UNDERMOUNT MINISTRY IS THERE ANYTHING FOR WHICH WE DISCUSSIONS - PG. 3 CAN GIVE THANKS? - PG. 14

The Evolution of Pre-Authorized Payments

PETER SWIRE would be in the neighbourhood of $27,000 per year diocesan wide. That works out to about hen the Pre-Authorized Payments system 1.1% of the amount raised. W(PAP) was developed a number of years Occasional Donations ago, it was designed as a convenient way for The newly announced PAP system offered parishioners to make regular gifts to their through the diocesan website presents an addi- parish church. Initially, the plan allowed dona- tional way to make gifts to the diocesan and tions to be made on the 15th of each month parish church. Yes, it can do regular PAP gifts which coincided with the parish payroll remit- but much more as well. The new service is tances. After a short while, the system was designed to act as attractive tool to promote expanded to allow donations on the 1st, 8th, donations from sporadic donors which could be 15th, 22nd and 29th of each month. This cycle helpful supporting your parish ministries. How was established to meet the needs of people many more "In Memorium" donations might would wanted to make weekly gifts and for you receive from people who have no attach- those who were paid either monthly or bi- ment to the church but only the deceased? How It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's...NYC 2005 monthly when the 15th of the month just didn't many more Christmas and Easter donations CHRISTYN PERKONS spends months creating a safe, sup- quite fit. might you receive from lapsed parishioners? portive, engaging, and challenging Flexibility Guaranteed Income cloud of witnesses descends upon environment where youth will feel The results of this flexibility were very pro- Now what about other sources of income? ACanterbury Hills Conference invited, even tempted, to stretch nounced. Firstly, the number of PAP gifts now How many times has you heard of people Centre. themselves emotionally and spiritual- totals 36000 transactions per year with an attending a fundraising auction or yard sale Who are they? To what are they ly. "Marvel at Yourself", a week of approximately value of $ 3.3 Million annually. and asked if you take Visa or MasterCard? witnessing? exploring the parallels between the Said another way, this means that one dollar of How many times has a hall rental cheque or The last week of August finds Superman and Jesus stories, of being every six that comes into all of the parishes fees for a wedding come in late or (Heaven for- young people from across the and owning one's own sense of whether it be by PAP, regular pay-per-view bid) bounced? How much added security Diocese wending their way to the "superhero", was the framework for envelopes, rents, endowments and fundraising would it give you if you know that through the Niagara Youth Conference, fondly the experience which included events comes from PAP gifts. This is truly web site, your funds would be assured? I do known as NYC. Returning delegates intense small group work, individual something to celebrate. not pretend to know the amount potentially come leaping and bounding; excited "white room" meditation time in the However, it does come at a cost. In order to available, but I were to say that it was an added to greet friends and staff, impatient new St. Clare Cottage, twice-daily facilitate the PAP system, the Diocese incurs 1% on parish incomes, that would total nearly for the program to begin and the delegate and staff-created worship, nearly $ 9,000 per year in added bank service $ 195,000 annually after the minor 2.9% trans- community to meld. Anxious queries plenaries and lots of contemporary charges the cost of which is buried in your action fee. Remember, more than likely that and bewildered looks quickly music provided by the very talented monthly DM & M levies. But is this the only this is new money from persons who are not or become history as new delegates NYC Band. cost? Unless you have a special banking pack- rarely contributors to your parish church. The bond with cabin mates and base Wednesday's Superhero focus was age, there is an added cost to your own person- Diocesan Resource Centre has offered this group members, immersing them- the use of power, and NYC welcomed al banking charges. I do not think it would be service in the hope that our parishes will bene- selves in the NYC experience. difficult to assume that the direct personal cost fit and will see and increase in their income. A team of 24 volunteer staff Continued on page 5 A Troubled Day in London Synod Office Becomes MICHAEL BIRD and on this day I proved true to form. In my travel diary I had hursday, July 7th began like written a choice of three possible Diocesan Resource Centre Tmost days in the course of my trains I could take for each journey, CHRISTOPHER GRABIEC life; well structured, well thought including departure and arrival they were "getting their money's forced to reduce the number of out and extremely well planned. I times and I had mapped out in worth" out of the synod office. people who are in service to our uring the past year, the had been staying in detail the tube or sub- The question is legitimate, but on parishes. You will see that this Synod Office has been the City of way routes I would D the other hand we can assume means that the remaining staff making a number of changes Winchester in need to take to make that there have been misunder- has had to take on larger respon- both to its image and to its struc- Southern England the connections. standings and break-downs in sibilities. As there are only so ture. In fact, one might say that and I was due that The first part of communications over the years. many hours in the day - some- there has been a concerted effort evening to arrive at a the journey to To that end, the staff of the DRC times things are not done too to align the two and to present a residential library in London was accom- would like to help everyone in quickly, but as you will see the clear picture of the services the sleepy village of plished on schedule the diocese to understand what work goes on. In each of the and at 9:04 a.m. (I offered. The office is now Hawarden, in the their service is to the diocese and areas of the DRC, there is over- still have the ticket) I known as the Diocesan Resource north of Wales, to how they are assisting the parish- lap. That is you will find that begin a week of study entered the tube sta- Centre or the DRC. es by their work. people who work primarily in and retreat. The jour- Michael Bird tion completely It's no secret that over the the program area, also offer sup- ney meant arriving at a train sta- unaware of the events that were years, there has been distrust on Staffing port to the Episcopal offices and tion in the south of London and unfolding in the part of the city I the part of some parishes and Before we introduce some of our vice versa. departing from Euston Station in was heading toward. Just seven some clergy of the work done by staff to you, it is important for us the north. minutes before, three bombs had this office. Part of this has to do to acknowledge staff that is no To Meet the diocesan Resource My wife Susan has often said been detonated in the subway sys- with the assessments that the longer with us. Unfortunately, Centre Staff and Learn about that I enjoy planning a trip even tem but when we stopped at parishes pay to the diocese. Some due to budgetary constraints their ministry to the diocese go to more than I enjoy experiencing it Continued on page 19 have wondered whether or not over the years, the DRC has been page 9 2 Niagara Anglican October 2005 PARISH NEWS 140th Anniversary & Year of the Veteran Celebrated at Christ Church, Niagara Falls hrist Church, Niagara Falls is 30, 2005 and $150.00 thereafter, ent Lincoln & Welland monu- Ccelebrating its 140th for anyone wishing to remember ment will be relocated and ele- Anniversary, and as a special a loved one in this manner. Three vated to a more prominent spot, project to commemorate this lines of engraving are allowed with flagpoles, raised gardens event, along with honouring the (twenty letters, including spaces and comfortable benches for Year of the Veteran, a "Memorial and punctuation per line). They quiet time and reflection. All Garden" is being constructed just will be tastefully installed in the veterans are welcome to partici- outside the church entrance, with garden, and a special book will be pate in and enjoy the garden. phase one commencing in compiled and displayed at the Anyone with affiliation to Christ September, with completion back of the church, as a perma- Church (perhaps parents attend- planned my mid October. nent record, listing those in ed there, or were married there, Dedication will take place in whose memory the bricks have or some grew up there and have November. Phase two will be the been given, and the names of all moved away etc.) are encouraged planting of flowers and shrubs the donors, whether for a brick, to take part in this personal, next spring. or any other donation of their meaningful endeavour. This is a parish effort involv- choice. (Receipts for a minimum Information and forms are avail- Friends of St. Luke’s Day ing everyone - their ideas, input of ten dollars will, of course, be able at the Church Office, 4750 August 31, 2005 at St. Christopher’s, Burlington and contributions, both physical- issued for income tax purposes.) Zimmerman Avenue, Niagara ly and financially, where possi- The interlocking walkway Falls, ON L2E 3M9 (905) 358- ANNE CRAWFORD was long time St. Luke's parish- ble. "Memorial bricks" are being will be in the form of a cross, 9712, Fax: (905) 354-2650, ioner Helen Heming clocking in sold at $140.00 each up to Sept. through a gated arch. The pres- Email: [email protected] t. Luke's in Burlington has a at 97 years closely followed by 96 Schurch but no Parish Hall. It year old Eileen Gilchrist) it is is in the midst of being recon- recognised that some will no Gallery 252 Mounts First Show of the 2005-06 Season structed. This means that at the longer be there. allery 252 at Christ's Church form or another. He has had several present moment there is no build- Lillian passed the baton on to GCathedral will open its new sea- exhibitions of his paintings and draw- ing. So where could St. Luke's Sydney Walkinshaw two years ago son with a multi medium exhibition of ings and has won awards for his carv- hold their annual Friends of St. which seems apt as it was a young the work of John M. Stirling. Entitled ings. John is the present holder of the Luke's Day - an event unbroken Sydney who helped out with the Natural Expressions, the show will Advanced Trophy, presented by the since its inauguration over thirty original Friendship Group and showcase life-like bird carvings, wood Marquetry Society of Canada. years ago? The relationship who only took time off in those carvings, marquetry and a selection of Natural Expressions will open between the two parishes has years to bring up her family. Now the paintings and drawings of the with a wine and cheese reception on remained close over many years, she is heading up this wonderful Hamilton born artist. Friday evening, October 28, at 8 p.m. and so it was natural that St. day for the second year and Lillian Since his first oil painting at the in Myler Hall, at the Cathedral, 252 Christopher's Church offered to attends as a revered guest. age of 10, John Stirling has always James Street, North, and will run for a make their space available for this Tea Time expressed himself artistically in one month. year's celebration. Following the service there is a It is entirely appropriate that splendid tea, with sandwiches, Mrs. Blackwell was in attendance cakes and fellowship and this has Something New as it was partly due to her hus- been the domain of Phyllis band, Canon Robert Blackwell Brandon from the beginning. at Church of the that things got rolling all those Carnations are given to one and years ago. all, beginning with the youngsters Resurrection The Friendship Group of seventy and continuing or the past couple of years The Parishioners needed to get to upwards with those over ninety FBook Club at Resurrection church and to get to doctor's receiving two carnations and two has been reading very interesting appointments, and Bob Blackwell kisses on the cheek from one of books. To complement this inter- asked a group of volunteer parish- the many wonderful volunteers. est we will be sponsoring a series ioners to help out. They became This years Friends of St. of Lectures here at Res to which known as The Friendship Group Luke's Day was attended by all are invited. They are "the and in the first year they decided almost one hundred people. Portrayal of Mary Magdalene in to hold a special service for those David Davis and the St. Luke's the Da Vinci Code by Dr. Nancy who were unable to get to church choir lead everyone in the singing Koyzis, 7 pm Sept. 27; "A Totally on a regular basis. of some of the old beloved Human Hope: The Restoration of It was Lillian Lomas, O.N. and hymns. Canon Michael Bird the Image of God in Creation, by the late Trixie Galloway who reflected in his homily on the pre- First Bishop's Chorister in Niagara Archdeacon Richard Berryman, 7 headed up the first Friends of St. cariousness of this life and of the n Sunday, May 15, Bishop Ralph Spence awarded the first Bishop's pm Oct. 18 and Celtic Luke's Day in the early 1970s. strength which comes from know- OChorister Medal in the Diocese of Niagara to James Renwick. The Christianity: "The Roots of Five tables were set up in the ing that we are not alone, that God 13-year-old is a member of Saint John the Evangelist in Hamilton, Anglicanism, presented by the Ladies Parlour and Canon and is with us every step of the way. where he has trained in the Junior Choir under Susan McKay and in the Rev. Fran Darlington, 7 pm Nov Mrs. Heathcote were invited as Much Thanks Intermediate Choir under his mother, Islay-May Renwick, for the past 15.. There will be no charge, just honoured guests. There was most certainly a eight years. James is the Lead Chorister in the Intermediate Choir. His a good will offering. Please call Lillian Lomas recalls that sense of God being present at the father, William Renwick is the Organist and Director of the Senior the church office, 905-389-1942 when Canon Heathcote was invit- Friends of St. Luke's Day. With Choir at St. John's, which was the first church in Hamilton to join the for more info. ed for the second year, he was those who came, those who Royal School of Church Music. most upset that some of the previ- brought them and with those who In order to achieve this award, James ous year's guests had departed. offered their hospitality in many prepared solo and choral pieces, hymns, Not from St. Luke's but from this other ways. Baking, serving, scales, intervals and sight-reading, as well mortal life. A deeply spiritual and greeting and being there with their as detailed knowledge of important pas- philosophical Mrs. Lomas reflect- family and their loved ones. sages of the gospels. James was examined ed that this has been the way ever Thank you and thank you to the by Angus Sinclair, who has travelled to since. After all, when those people of St. Christopher's who Hamilton each year to adjudicate the attending reach ages of up to one opened their doors for us this year exams. Mr. Sinclair is known to many as hundred (this year's oldest guest when we had no home of our own. the accompanist for the Three Cantors. October 2005 Niagara Anglican 3 God First, Undermount Second, The Niagara Anglican A Real Value Parishes Third! ne of the best bargains ing you to help us in the particular ministry of communication. 1. A vision for the Anglican com- Wylie Coyote, falling off cliffs but Oaround these days in the Our last edition was spectacu- Discerning God's munity in evangelism, pastoral care, getting right back up to try again, or Diocese of Niagara is The lar, and it will get better, as we and social service in the lower city as Marilyn Bell, struggling to com- Niagara Anglican. Together with Future for have reinvented ourselves, yet 2. The number and location of plete the swim of Lake Ontario the Diocesan Wed Site it seeks to again, in order to bring you the Undermount... ministry centres in Undermount being hit with one wave after anoth- bring the Diocesan community finest and most exciting diocesan required to implement the vision er. Most parishes worry about together through the communica- paper in the Canadian Church. A (including recommendations budgets and think they have good tion of news, thought, different RUTH ANNE MARTIN basic gift of just $15 will continue regarding each of the existing music. All twelve parishes were perspectives and dialogue. To do to bring the paper to your door in Ruth Anne Martin is a member parishes and their buildings) represented, and some awareness this, The Niagara Anglican is company with the Anglican of Church of the Redeemer in 3. A description of the ministry was created, but the next step was funded by a subsidy from the Journal, the National' Church's Stoney Creek and assists part- personnel (both clergy and laity) not realized. Diocese, limited advertising rev- publication. time at the DRC. required to implement the vision Demographics enue, a grant from the Anglican Journal and through its annual It is easy! Just put your (including job descriptions, costs, In January, the Archdeacon formed appeal to you, its readers. Niagara Anglican envelope gift he Region of Undermount is the salary-paying sources, and working an advisory board/support group Due to financial restraints, the on the collection plate and you smallest of the six regions in the relationships) with a wide variety of perspectives. T Diocese is seeking to reduce its parish will forward your gift to Diocese of Niagara, but has the 4. A timeline for implementation We studied the demographics and annual subsidy. Advertising rev- the Diocesan treasury. We need greatest population density. including estimated costs and finances of the parishes, invited enue has never been strong your support to continue to offer Undermount Region now consists sources of income Archdeacon Rick Jones to tell the because of the physical geograph- this ministry of communication to of twelve parishes as far west as St. 5. A summary of the outcomes to story of the Mountain Ministry jour- ical shape of the Diocese. you. At the same time we are ask- John, Hamilton, east to St. John's be achieved in the first three years ney and how the six parishes However, we are still in the busi- ing parishes to update their mail- Winona, south to the lake and north that the plan is implemented became four with a greater Anglican ness of offering advertisers our ing lists, so there are no lost or to the escarpment. The fear in creating a document presence. market. Realistically, it is a long wasted copies. We want to pub- In the past there were many more of this type is that it sits on a shelf In the spring of 2005 we initiated way from Lake Erie to lish a paper that every household Anglican parishes in Hamilton, but and is of benefit to no one. a series of 3 meetings. The first Orangeville and beyond for many in the diocese will read - but we due to changes in demographics, in Archdeacon Leckey was deter- meeting started off with the airing of community based advertisers to need to make sure that every society, in culture, parishes have mined not to let that happen. He set the Monty Python skit of the "Dead find a market. household is on the mailing list! closed their doors. For the most up an initial meeting with the clergy, Parrot", which got right to the heart October is appeal month. We thank you for the support part, over the past dozen years or so, wardens and regional council mem- of the matter. In those cases where Elsewhere in this edition there is and encouragement you have the Anglican Church in bers last fall at St. Peter's asking us the parrot may not be dead, the anal- some promotion for The Niagara given the Niagara Anglican over Undermount has not been able to to share information about our ogy of the canary in the mine shaft, Anglican, along with an envelope the years. make strategic decisions which parishes. We were asked to give our gasping for breath seemed appropri- for your contribution. We are ask- would enable it to address the min- parish a personality - anything from ate. All parishes were asked to com- istry needs rather than purely finan- a rebellious teen, to an aging loved plete a survey on April 10th, to give cial ones. one. Some of the personalities a clear picture of membership statis- There were two main themes that There were some very positive Mission and Ministry described were quite ingenious. tics. Each parish was given an infor- came from the day: conversations around property In the fall of 2004, Archdeacon Bob The Cathedral referred to them- mation kit consisting of historical 1. God first, Undermount sec- development, and dealing with Leckey received a mandate from the selves as "Sybil" with many person- data, charts and graphs of present ond, and Parishes third! If we work emotions of change, even talk of an Bishop to oversee the development alities, from the founding fathers day demographics, and outreach as a group, not individuals, if we Undermount newsletter to aid in of a mission and ministry plan for and fur coats of Hamilton, to the material. We identified the chal- join forces we have the ability to communication. the region that addresses the follow- lowliest street person. Another lenges facing the parishes of create something absolutely awe- There was also some gnashing of ing concerns: parish described themselves as Undermount and tried to be realistic some! Our diverse styles of min- teeth, and pulling of hair but that is about those challenges istry allow us to reach further and all part of a healthy family learning and opportunities. touch more people's lives. to work together to benefit God. St. George's Church, Guelph Don Posterski 2. Let's take an inventory of min- The talking will continue, as we presents At a second meeting of istries of gifts of all parishes, in begin to focus on area ministries clergy, churchwardens, order to aid our working together. and possibilities while maintaining and lay leaders, Don We are anxious not to lose valuable the broader conversation and per- THE THREE CANTORS Posterski presented the people, ministries and resources. spective of this unique Region in group with some models our diocese. of a healthy parish. The purpose of the last of the three meetings was to develop conversation amongst the parishes and to demonstrate that much If you are: more can be accom- plished when we work as a. looking for a vital Anglican Newspaper a team rather than as indi- b. wanting a great tool for evangelism viduals. We focused on c. wanting to personally grow by better mission and ministry, that understanding Christian issues is, 'what God seeks to do and how God invites us to participate' by small PLEASE Support the Niagara In Concert group discussions around Anglican Newspaper! pieces of scripture. Tuesday, October 18, 7:30 pm All the time Give us a donation to at least cover the cost of Undermount had the sup- your subscription in the envelope enclosed in Tickets cost $20 and are available from: port and help of the this issue!! St. George's Church Office Bishop and the 99 Woolwich Street Archdeacon of Niagara, You can also donate online at: Marion Vincett. Marion Guelph, ON N1H 3V1 met with us several times www.niagara.anglican.ca/Newspaper 519-822-1366 Fax 519-822-7906 offering assistance and E-mail: [email protected] advice. All of this lead us to Proceeds to September 10th, - 'Discerning God's Future The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund for Undermount' -, a day St. George's Outreach Ministries of Open Space held at Christ Church Cathedral. 4 Niagara Anglican October 2005 Learn, Pray, Act, Give Morrow's Project: Out of this World! Margaret's class and 6000 other Mars. Tomatoes are excellent The Primate's World to be compelling and inspira- classrooms across Canada (and fruits from a nutritional perspec- Relief and Development tional, a place for Canadian some in the United States) will be tive and the plants help to remove Anglicans to visit and feel a part Fund launches a new Bob Morrow, member of St. germinating these seeds - and a carbon dioxide and return oxygen of meaningful and life-giving Web site James Dundas, recipient of control group - to statistically to the closed environment of the work that is an expression of our the Order of Niagara and a analyze the effects of space on the space vehicle." SUSIE HENDERSON faith in action. PWRDF WEB TENDER retired Educator. Bob is cur- seeds. They will also report on Bob Thirsk, Canadian Space Visit the new site for current rently Director of the the "growth and vigour" of the Agency astronaut has spent 17 news, interpretive photos and sto- ame address, http://www.pw- Tomatosphere project, He is tomato plants. Many will take the days in space (STS 97) and he ries, opportunities for on-line giv- Srdf.org, new approach. the author of Canadian plants home for replanting into knows the importance of project ing, descriptions and ideas about PWRDF is the work of Atlases and Educational gardens. Some schools even like Tomatosphere for the devel- using resources; up to date infor- Canadian Anglicans who learn, Consultant to governments of make "space salsa" from the fruit. opment of future scientists. "Not mation on current campaigns; pray, act and give for the realiza- Chile and Paraguay. The Tomatosphere Project only will the students in our inspirational prayers and worship; tion of a world where there is began in 2000 and has engaged schools today be the astronauts and information on staying enough for all. That's what we he return of the space vehicle more than 300 000 students over who go to Mars," says Thirsk, informed, getting involved and wanted to embody as we under- Discovery last month had four years. The first "but these same stu- spreading the word. T took a new design for our Web site. more than a general interest for seeds were taken dents will be the sup- As the site grows we hope to We began by sketching a few Margaret Sawatzky. Margaret into space by Marc port system scientists build in more opportunities for portraits of the people we intend and her parents, David and Garneau; later ver- who will provide the people to exchange with each to serve. We envisioned: a Alison, are parishioners at St. sions of the project needed technology other, to share ideas and to give retired life-long donor committed James', Dundas; Margaret, a stu- involved seeds that for long-term space and receive encouragement. It to emergency response; an over- dent at Dundas Central Public had a variety of travel. Canadian will also be a place where the rich- worked rural bishop looking for School, has been involved in a preparations includ- leadership in projects ness of PWRDF partner relation- good news stories from the wider science program called ing wintering on like the Canadarm and ships, in Canada and international- church; a young woman who has Tomatosphere for the past four Devon Island in Closed Environment ly, can come alive and be shared not been to church since Sunday years, and her mother Alison, a Canada's north, Systems need enthu- with Anglicans across the country School but has a keen interest in teacher, has also been involved in being exposed to a Bob Morrow siastic and dedicated who make PWRDF possible. social justice; a community- the program. simulated Martian environment scientists and technicians. Come and learn about the work based refugee advocate looking Seeds in Space and a simulated space environ- Students in our school system of PWRDF and the underlying to connect with the big picture; When Discovery touched down at ment. However, the seeds today will be the scientists of all issues of development, relief and an over-extended church volun- Edwards Air Force Base in brought back on Discovery will aspects of the space program." justice. Come and pray with us, teer who agreed to be a PWRDF California, it represented the first have special significance for Sign up now with our partners and with all who Parish Representative on top of American flight to the teachers like Nancy Wands of Next spring will be the final com- actively seek peace with justice. everything else and needs a place International Space Station since Hillfield-Strathallan School. ponent in the five-year study. It is Come and act in partnership and to start. the Columbia disaster more than Nancy has been involved in the expected that the number of class- solidarity. Come and give to sus- We agreed we wanted the site two years previous. Discovery program since its inception; every rooms will grow to almost 10 tain this far-reaching and mean- to be relevant and easy to use. had been launched to take up year, her students germinate the 000! "This is a unique opportuni- ingful ministry. More significantly we wanted it needed supplies and new materi- seeds as part of their grade six sci- ty for students to be involved in a als for the International Space ence program. Tomatosphere is real science experiment", indi- Station; when it returned it geared specifically to the science cates Robert Morrow, Project brought down redundant materi- curriculum across the country. In Manager for Tomatosphere. als (and garbage!) … and several grade 3, eight-year olds study "Teachers can sign up on the web valuable packages including 500 plants; in grades 6 the emphasis is site - www.tomatosphere.org - 000 tomato seeds. The tomato on space, and in grades 8 - 10, and everything is provided for seeds had been housed at the ISS, teenagers look at the environmen- them, except the peat pots for the having been taken up on board an tal implications associated with germination. Student activities, unmanned Russian Progress flight the growing of plants in a closed teacher background material, in January of 2004. The seeds environment. even assessment suggestions are were stored on board the ISS to Important to Space Travel provided to make the process determine the effects of long-term The results of this science experi- classroom-friendly. Tomatosphere space travel on the physical and ment are very important to the makes it possible for schools, chemical properties of the seeds future of space travel, according homeschoolers, and church-based and their ability to germinate and to Dr. Michael Dixon, University groups to be involved in an excit- grow. Micro-gravity and of Guelph. "Space travel depends ing, meaningful - and fun - activi- increased levels of radiation on our ability to provide future ty which will have implications found in space may have effects astronauts with a fresh supply of for the future of life and the envi- on the seeds - and scientists want food for the 2 ½ year journey to ronment on Earth." to find out the nature of these effects. Classroom Input As part of the scientific experiment, students in

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Right In Your Own Backyard e have been handed a golden know as the head pastor of "Church on Learning and Sharing Wopportunity in Niagara, now it's up the Rock" which offers services geared It promises to be a wonderful learning, to YOU to jump all over it!!! Niagara is for young people at Mohawk College sharing and networking opportunity for hosting the 1st tri-diocesan Youth and gathers hundreds of young people youth leaders of all shapes and sizes, Leaders Training Weekend right in our from across the region to his amazing ages and experience, ordained or lay to own backyard at Canterbury Hills ministry experience. David may not be learn more about working with youth October 28-30. The dioceses of Toronto, Anglican, but we have lots to learn from people. How can I sign up, you ask? You Ottawa and Niagara have been working him about what it means to understand can register online at www.zipsqueal.com or together on this event over the past few teenagers and how we can make a differ- contact Simon Chambers, Diocese oF months. Our goal is to bring together 40 ence in their lives. This weekend event Toronto at [email protected] or leaders from across the province; would will also offer energizing workshops, call 1-888-668-8932 x 220. Joyce you like to be one of them? contemporary worship you can replicate Wilton, Program Consultant from David Overholt back at home, awesome music provided Niagara, is also part of the planning team Our keynote speaker is the Rev'd Dr. by The Niagara Youth Ministry Band and can be contacted for information as David Overholt. David is well known (and your own CD of the music) and well at the Diocesan Resource Centre at across Canada as an author and advocate ample time to network and share with [email protected] or call of youth ministry and leadership in the other participants about what works in 905-527-1316 ext 430. Reverend Dr. David Overholt new millennium. David is also well youth ministry these days. Niagara Youth Conference 2005 Continued from page 1 changes, the community remains progressed, we discovered that a some of the "powerful" of the the same; a spiritually charged hero is anyone who helps another church. The Right Reverend environment full of unique yet through a difficult time or place Ralph Spence, the Venerable Paul uniformly compassionate people without wanting anything in Feheley, Principal Secretary to the driven to explore our faith, our return. This week has shown me Primate, Regional Archdeacons: church, our world and ourselves. that, through God's love and Ven. Bob Leckey (Undermount) No matter where my life takes Jesus' teachings, everyone has the and Ven. Bruce McPetrie me, a part of my heart will always potential to be a hero to someone (Lincoln), and Regional Deans: reside with the NYC community." else. This has given me a new per- Rev. Stuart Pike (Lincoln), Canon NYC - Incredible spective on humanity, and I'm David Howells (Greater From Mac Armstrong (St. John's, ecstatic that I can take this new- Wellington) and Rev. Kathy Cayuga): "It's very hard to pick a found knowledge with me into the Morgan (Mohawk) shared their specific part of NYC to write next adventure in my life." perceptions of their power (not about because it's all so incredi- Place of Expression surprisingly focused on servant ble. One of the most memorable Elyse Ellis (Christ Church, leadership), and joined the com- pieces for me was the Woodburn) observes: "NYC is munity for dinner and a Eucharist Superheroes' Ball. The creative not just the Niagara Youth for which Bishop Ralph was the costumes, the music and refresh- Conference; it's the place where celebrant and Paul was the ments were great. Every super- you can express who you are and homilist . hero has an archenemy so, of what you are feeling on the inside. Not All Work and No Play course, we were "attacked" by our Everyone accepts you as you are, Of course, it's not all work and no own villain, Archdemon also and you build a very strong bond play; line dancing instruction at known as Padre Vehemence (Rev. with them all, new and returning the Monday night hoe down, del- Dan Bennett). And, as with all vil- delegates and the staff. Together egates and staff in costume for the lains, he was defeated by our you create strengths whether it's Superhero Ball, the NYC champion, Michelangelo (Donny mentally, emotionally or spiritual- Amazing Race, and Variety Night Hallowell). It was a great end to a ly, and you do not return home the provided lots of exhilaration and challenging day of talking about same person as when you left. good times. "the Birth of a Hero". NYC has had a huge impact on For many of the delegates, Barbara Jean Lick (St. my life and, because of it, I'm a NYC is the highlight of their year; Thomas', St Catharines) com- better person. I come to NYC to 51 weeks of hopeful, eager wait- ments: "I was really nervous have fun and a positive experi- ing for a week of joyful transfor- about coming to NYC because I ence but I leave with so much mation, deep friendships, pro- didn't know anyone. The staff and more. The discussions, the music, foundly meaningful worship, sup- the delegates were so awesome. the worship, the location and the portive exploration of the Spirit The best part of NYC was the people are all a part of this inde- connection and hours and hours worship. Worshipping with all scribable clarity and peace that I of love! Check out the photos at these new friends was an awe- feel. I am proud to be a delegate www.zipsqueal.com. some feeling. I cried because the of NYC, and hope to become staff Carrie Charters (St. Michael's, worship moved me so much. I in the years to come. NYC is my Hamilton), a member of this was part of a group that planned home! This is where I belong!" year's Leadership Development one of the complines (the NYC This cloud of witnesses, dele- Program (leadership training) Potential Heroes gates and staff ranging in age says: "After attending NYC for 4 Band helped us out) which every- from young teens to mid-fifties, is years as a delegate, NYC '05 is one loved. And my base group a living agape community wit- my first year on the Conference was so cool. But the best thing is nessing to the joy-filled power of Staff team. From this experience, the NYC staff!" God's transforming love; a loving I have learned that no matter how Writes Josh Morrison (Holy experience that each of them is I change or how my role at NYC Trinity, Hamilton): "As the week bringing home to you! 6 Young and Propehtic October 2005 Youth Connections Lands in Hamilton youth, leadership training and resource sharing for the adults. We will all join together at the end of the evening for worship and celebration. This is a won- derful opportunity for junior youth and their leaders to meet other groups in their area and beyond. Each leader will go home with useful resources to help them in their ministry. The participant fee is $4.00 per person and we ask all partici- pants to bring along a personal hygiene product that we will donate to a local food bank. If you would like further infor- his traveling regional junior are welcome to join the fun, meet mation about this program, please Tyouth and leaders training other parish youth and leaders, contact Joyce Wilton event will land at St. John the play games, eat yummy food and at the Diocesan Resource Evangelist Hamilton on Friday, worship together to close the Centre at 905-527-1316 October 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. evening. ext 430 or by email All junior youth (10 - 13 years There will be a dual track pro- at [email protected] of age) and their leaders (all ages) gram - fun and frolicking for the The Garden Project Feeding Hearts, Souls and Bodies through the Fruit of our Labour

JUDY STEERS window at the tangle of weeds, weed. And weed. And weed. As if seeds excited about our project making butter, bread, jam and CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION bent fence and cold late - autumn that wasn't 'gross' enough, when and its purpose - hands-on learn- home-made ice cream. Where do rain. Could something so barren the weeds were out and the soil ing in both growing well and giv- all those things come from that ike good trees, good crops and forlorn become something turned over (soil? clay was more ing generously. we eat each day? Land beautiful flowers, it all rich and abundant? the word) the children put in 10 It was all in by late June, and The Gospels taught us that the starts with a seed. The seed is The Hard Labour bags of manure. All of this was the heat of the early summer gave kingdom is like a tiny seed (yes, small and simple yet full of possi- We started next week. It was so that we could raise fruit and both growth we've seen bilities. The seed, given the right NOT fun. We were cold and vegetables, not for our own con- and threat- “I planted, my friend watered how much conditions and care, will grow, damp, then later - sweaty, tired sumption, but to give away to ened to shriv- and God gave the growth” that can produce fruit and feed many. In and stabbed by thorns. Five Community Care, if we could stay el the young - 1 Cor 3:6-9 (paraphrase) grow - our this story, the seed is an idea that teenagers and one adult leader committed to the garden and have plants. Each corn is now started with a bunch of teenagers hauled four huge bags of weeds it last through the summer, and family who had been involved in knee-high!). Ecclesiastes taught and their teacher. In this story, the out of that garden over the next not succumb to drought. the planting signed up to care for us to wait for things in their sea- seed is also a real thing, a small two weeks. We rearranged paving Along Came Help the garden for one week each dur- son - planting, watering, growing, grain, put into the dirt and cared stones to make four beds, turned It was right around that time that ing the summer. Seniors and those harvesting. Paul's letters remind- for by a hundred hands. over soil and when all was said we were joined by Farmer Art. He 'green thumbs' among us filled in ed us that we all have to work Where it Began and done, we stood in a circle in wouldn't have the nickname until the weeks when no one was avail- together - to plant, to water - and One year ago we started this proj- the cold on an early December months later at summer day camp able. God empowers all our efforts and ect. We had had a parish vegetable morning and prayed for abun- at the church, but Art Johnson In July it was time for Summer gives growth and life to creation. garden before and a valiant but dance. We prayed for the hungry. came out every week in spring, Spirit Day Camp (known as VBS Verse two of the song: small volunteer crew of adults in some circles) and our theme God's love is in my heart tended it. Disheartened by a lack "On the Farm: Growing with It's been there from the start of participation from the wider God", with a program we wrote Will I let it show? or will it community, and a few people ourselves took us into the garden ever grow? doing most of the work, the gar- in a big way. Each day, teams of I'll have to weed, water and den crew let it go fallow; it was campers (under the watchful eye wait. Weed, water and wait just too hard to keep it going on of the newly dubbed "Farmer God knows, love grows - weed, their own. As an educator always Art") watered, weeded and culti- water and wait! on the lookout for new learning vated alongside their regular The Produce opportunities and faith formation camp activities of games, drama, Camp ended, families went on possibilities, I often looked out crafts and music led by an enthu- holiday and the sunshine and rain my office window at that garden siastic team of teen and adult kept pouring down in their turn on and wondered. There is so much leaders. The tiny plants were get- the garden. By late July, families potential in dirt. ting a little bigger each day, but and parish seniors were gathering In October, the teens and I they still had a long way to go. armloads of produce and stocking were sitting in my office one Our parish musician, Dorothy the shelves of Community Care Sunday morning. We had just Brown composed a song especial- once or twice a week. We lost done an activity that increased our ly for the camp: track of how many people had awareness about food, poverty, We prayed for the resolve to keep with tools, enthusiasm and know- I took this seed I found been directly or indirectly economic justice and land use. working, though it was not fun how to help us get the garden real- And put it in the ground involved in the care of this gar- But what could we do about and not easy. But we had a wider ly going. Art's years of farming Will it stretch up tall, or will it den. In the heat of the summer, hunger? Discussion led to a vision than just the cold barren experience were invaluable, his grow at all? the cold days of the November fundraising project to raise money dirt in front of us. love of the land infectious and the I'll have to weed, water and weeding seemed far away. But for chickens and farm equipment Snow covered our garden until strength of his old back a wonder! wait. Weed, water and wait. not forgotten. Twelve months. for Africa. It was fun to do, and late spring. Late April and early Though Ruby had a few things to Rake, hoe, seeds grow - weed, That's probably one of the longest gratifying to raise enough for that. May, Sunday School classes say about the state of his shoes water and wait! "Sunday School" classes we've But it all seemed rather remote. involved old clothes, rubber and trousers one of those weeks Parishioners Karen and Joanne ever done, but none have been as What about hungry people here? boots, trowels, shovels and bags when he came out to garden in his had the kids out to their hobby rich, as inclusive of the whole Could we feed them too? How? of manure. And weeds. Lots of 'Sunday best'. Karen brought us farm for a field trip ("look Mom, community or as profound a Short of spending a lot of money weeds. Divided in four teams of tomato plants. One family donat- a REAL egg!!" exclaimed the learning for us all. at a grocery store for canned five children of all ages, each led ed some zucchini and watermel- camper who had collected it from Community Care heard where foods (which nobody wants to eat by one teen (the original crew) on. Later on we planted bean and the hens on the field trip that all the time!). We looked out the teams were given a quadrant to corn seeds - the folks at Stokes morning). Iris had the campers Continued on page 13 October 2005 Niagara Anglican 7 Wisdom in Years energy. She held a workshop to are three-dimensional aggregates train Dr. Krieger and others. As of atoms. Each atom is like a the two women saw the positive minute solar system with planet- results of this workshop, they like electrons orbiting around a developed a formal program for nucleus. Quantum physics tells us teaching health professionals that if we look closely enough at laying-on-of-hands healing while the particles that make up atoms, studying the results with scientif- we cannot differentiate whether ic rigour. Dr. Krieger named the they are particulate like tiny technique Therapeutic Touch so pieces of matter, or waves of as to avoid any negative associa- energy, that is, not solid at all. tions with psychic phenomena. Furthermore, if you compare the Therapeutic Touch was intro- size of the components of an duced to the curriculum at NYU atom with the size of the whole in 1972. It gradually spread atom, it turns out that the compo- across North America and around nents of the atom are so tiny in the world through nursing con- comparison to the size of the ferences and seminars. I have whole atom that the majority of been a TT practitioner for fifteen the atom is made up of empty years and a registered nurse for space. Imagine that! Our bodies fifty-three! that we perceive as being so solid TT is based on the premise are ultimately composed of a lot Ann Jeans is a retired registered nurse and a practitioner of Therapeutic Touch. that our bodies are composed of of empty space and infinitesimal- energy. Disease states are asso- ly small particles that act like ciated with blockages or defi- waves of energy. Exploring Therapeutic Touch in Healing ciencies in energy flow that can Dr. Krieger found that as she "Mum, I need your help right away!" be improved, resulting in a gained experience, she could return to health. sense energy from the client as Then I passed my hands over her conditions including congestive CHARLES STIRLING well as sending healing energy to leg and foot in a sweeping heart failure, emphysema, arthri- It is a Matter of Energy the client. She would start a treat- I am happy to offer a brief intro- motion, again without actually tis, and tumours. 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- 8 Niagara Anglican October 2005 Developing a Ministry Partnership: St. Aidan’s in Transistion

TERRY DEFOREST care, remembering, letting go, giving thanks to God for what was, and renewing parish in transition to a new ministry hope in the future of our ministry as Apartnership is a community filled with Christ’s disciples. All of these take time. questions. The departure of clergy leadership As does the process of transition to new raises all sorts of questions about what we clergy leadership. will do now. Trading the known for the What will Happen Next? unknown makes for anxieties that might be Then there are practical questions like, rather paralyzing or might equally be rather “What will happen next?.” In many cases productive. of transition, the Bishop appoints an It helps in reducing the paralyzing effect Interim Pastor trained in the dynamics of of these anxieties if we begin to sort out what interim ministry to assist the parish as it can be expected in a time of transition. I asks its questions. It is difficult to state remember as our first child was being born it what is normal for these ‘in-between’ times. helped me immensely to know that we were Just as in labour and delivery, there are too in the time of labour called ‘transition’. many ‘normal’ individual variations. Yet During this time things were expected to be this hasn’t stopped people from writing more intense, painful, disorienting and books on childbirth. Let me speak of my urgent. Somehow knowing that this was nor- current experience in interim ministry. I mal made the living through it more bearable was appointed to serve as Interim Pastor at for me. (Of course, as the father in this St. Aidan’s on May 1st at the untenable vignette I need to be careful not to pretend fraction of 1/4 time. (The constraint on my that I had anything like direct experience of time was imposed at least until September these realities.) by my full-time job as a graduate student at Questions, Grief Take Time Trinity College) I sought help, and got it in It helps also if we can begin to sort out the the person of the Rev’d Sue-Ann Ward who different kinds of questions that arise. had been in the parish as a ministry intern arm-twisting to which they were subjected • facilitating shifts in power and leadership, When it is announced that a cleric is leaving and stayed. Sue-Ann took up half time doesn’t appear to have left any visible • rethinking denominational and wider a ministry partnership, quite a few ques- responsibilities as the Interim Assistant wounds.) and took various new responsibil- church linkages, and, tions grow out of our mourning for what Curate and together with the parish’s lay ities for the conduct and coordination of • committing to new leadership and the was. Why is she leaving us? What will we leaders and part-time staff, we all (over- each of these important ministries. future. do without him? Will it ever be the same )worked to help the congregation address Sustaining the usual business of a parish is A wide range of tools and resource people without her? How quickly can two more sets of questions: demanding at the best of times. The con- might be marshaled to assist a parish in tran- he be replaced? Even for those “How will the essential min- cern that we avoid leadership burnout leads sition with these tasks, but once again, it takes time to do this work. At St. Aidan’s, we who disagreed with the depart- istries of St. Aidan’s be con- us to ask “How can responsibilities be made use of several “cottage meetings”, ing cleric on significant mat- tinued or revived during the shared?” and “To whom can we turn for group parish visits, where we looked back on ters, I have a hunch that grief is interim?” and, “How will the help?” St. Aidan’s has been graced by the our history with the parish and began to name still in play. Questions like things unique to a time of help we have received from our sisters and some of our hopes for the future. Facing con- “How will the next clergy transition be pursued?” brothers in the diocese: reviewing our siderable accumulated debt, a growing oper- leader correct the (perceived) With the departure of the finances and financial reporting, obtaining ating deficit, and an aging congregation ques- deficiencies of the last one?” former Rector and the guidance and assistance about major fur- tions about viability, vitality and vision may lead parishes to seize impending departure of our nace repair and maintenance difficulties, inevitably arise. The parish has worked dili- upon a candidate whose major Interim Assistant Curate, we receiving advice about Licensing gently and creatively to grow spiritually, points of attraction are that Agreements, completing a diocesan year- Terry DeFrost have tried to ensure that min- financially, and numerically in recent years. s/he is not like the former istries that relied on the lead- end financial report, offering inservice edu- cation for Church School teachers and The Celtic service and tutoring programme incumbent. Unresolved grief is still calling ership of these gifted people would be sus- have been hopeful expressions of this plan the shots, only in this case the grief is for tained after they left. Church School, and much more. Tools, Resources Assist Transition for growth. As an interim period gives us a what might have been. We need to know two significant outreach initiatives - a noon chance to do a reality-check about our As for questions about the transition itself, that grief is natural in these circumstances. Celtic Praise service and a tutoring pro- progress on our goals and vision, more ques- the Interim Ministry Network draws atten- As a natural reaction, it can be treated. gramme for neighbourhood children - were tions bubble forth under a general umbrella I tion to five parish developmental tasks: Anxieties about questions that grow out of particularly vulnerable to the change of would call “Future? What future?” These • coming to terms with the parish’s history, our grief, can be soothed with knowledge of clergy leadership. Happily, the people of include: “Is there a future for the parish? • seeking a new identity, the process ahead, good leave-taking, self- the parish stepped up (Also happily, the Continued on page 13

Exploring Therapeutic Touch in Healing Continued from page 7 be found with inflammation, she finally get a good night's sleep. various ways. In TT, the practi- Many critics of the method what I am talking about. Take a would imagine sending cooling My friend sailed through her sur- tioner does not use their own have claimed "it is only someone deep breath and concentrate on energy. As her experience grew, gery and is looking forward to energy, it is the energy of the uni- waving their hands about". This letting yourself relax as you she confirmed her findings with getting her other hip done as verse that is used. The practition- is not so; in the first place, the exhale. Then bring your hands up laboratory results and controlled soon as possible. er is not the healer. The client has practitioner centres herself. This in front of you and hold them studies. the choice of whether to accept is what a person would do before Ontario Network established with the palms facing each other The primary response to TT is the healing energy; healing may sitting in meditation. Then the in 1994 about six inches apart. Slowly a profound relaxation. This sum- be delayed if the client is not hands are moved over the client bring your hands together until mer I had the pleasure of assist- The Therapeutic Network of ready to let go of the condition. It about two inches away from the they are about 3 inches apart; ing a 72 year old woman who Ontario was established in 1994 is also important to note that a TT body. Subtle changes may be pause and move them back to six was undergoing hip replacement and the name Therapeutic Touch practitioner would never advise a detected and will influence how inches apart. Repeat this and surgery. I treated her pre-opera- was trademarked in order to keep client to discontinue medications the treatment will be carried out. gradually you will feel a sense of tively and visited her in hospital it "pure". This was to prevent any and would encourage a client to Discovering Your resistance when you bring your once or twice daily post-opera- person who might develop a style seek medical attention when nec- Physical Field hands together. This is the edge tively. On the third day in hospi- that is not in keeping with the essary. Indeed, TT is complemen- of your physical field. tal, she told me that she had slept original method from calling it tary with medical therapy. It was found that the practition- TT has now been accepted as a so well the previous night that TT. They called it Therapeutic Many people who practise TT ers did not have to be exclusive- nursing intervention in a number she had woken up in the same Touch although many people say may also practise another healing ly nurses. Anyone can learn to of Ontario hospitals. If there is no position she'd fallen asleep in, there is not much touch in TT. modality such as Reiki or do it but like anything else, some one there to do a treatment, the with her hand still on her book, This technique has much in Reflexology. They may develop are more interested than others family may wish to arrange to and that she had slept through the common with other therapies their own styles and use combi- and some have more patience to have a practitioner come in to do racket produced by a delirious such as Touch For Health, Reiki nations of therapies. Combining learn than others. It takes a little the treatment. The TT Network in patient who'd been shouting out and Shiatsu. Some believe that therapies is not a problem as long time and practice to recognise Toronto may be reached at 416 65 all night. The other patients in there are distinct paths of energy as it is recognised that the treat- what one is feeling through the TOUCH to be put in contact with the ward asked me to treat them running through the body and ment is not pure TT which can be hands. Here is a little exercise a practitioner in your area. as well at bedtime so they could that they can be manipulated in just as effective on its own. that will give you an idea of October 2005 Niagara Anglican 9 Meet the Diocesan Resource Team Continued from page 1 LETTER FROM THE BISHOP make up for the work of those Synod in 2004: which is faithful people who give presence of Bishop Claude Paine. who are no longer here. "I might suggest to you tonight of their substance and their lives, I still hear his words as he looked ear Friends in Niagara, In this The DRC is truly at the service that along with the traditional and their time, and their goods for me straight in the eye and said, Dedition of the paper you will of the diocese. Our purpose is to Anglican three-legged stool, here the mission of Jesus Christ. "Bishop, Evangelism isn't being find a substantial assist parishes and is another stool that is incredibly Stewardship means that we have intrusive, it's responsive." It isn't section which I know that the important for us as well. It has to look at all our institutions even intrusive, it's responsive to the describes the work of people who work three other supports, one is leader- those buildings that we treas- needs and the cries of a world the Diocesan here do so joyful- ship. We are greatly blessed in ure…our churches. Those aren't which needs to know that Jesus is Resource Centre ly. We hope that Niagara because of the leadership easy words coming from me, the Risen Lord, that He can bring (DRC) which was in reading this arti- of our clergy and lay people. As I because those of you who know about change. Our Evangelism formerly the synod cle you'll gain a have observed right across Canada me, know that I love our Anglican Officer has been functioning in office. We felt that sense of some of some of the brightest and best are tradition, and I love what is the that role for a year now. With his this rather lengthy the services avail- here in our pews and in our lead- very bedrock of what we are and support group, he can help you section was impor- able to your parish ership roles. We must make sure how we express our faith. I also find ways to support, train, tant so that people and that you will that they are used and not ignored; know that a living church is not encourage evangelism ministers across the diocese get to know the that the gifts that they have are put shackled by bricks and mortar. and offer you resources for your get a sense of the Bishop Ralph Spence staff just a little to work so that the Church may be The third leg on my other own parish." work that various better. led into a new age and a new time. Anglican stool is one which I feel Most of what we do at the DRC folks on staff do for the diocese. As I speak of the DRC, I would "The second support is very passionately about: surrounds these areas - As I look around our office, and like to remind you of my vision of Stewardship, it's more than just Evangelism. . Evangelism must be Leadership, Stewardship and realize how many positions have the contemporary 3 legged stool the money, but we all know what at the very core of what we are all Evangelism. Again, I hope you been cut due to budget constraints, that supports who we are as a the pressure of money is. I know about. It was a year ago that find this section informative, help- I am aware of the fact that people diocesan family. The following is exactly what it is as do you in your Canon Michael Patterson and ful and challenging as we move are doing extra duties in order to an excerpt from my charge to parishes. We have stewardship, myself found ourselves in the along into the future of our church.

Alison D'Atri Diocesan Resource Centre and encour- Administrative Assistant age you to stop in if you are in the Episcopal Support Team to the Bishop Hamilton area to meet the staff and to The Episcopal Support area of the DRC executive officer. Undoubtedly each of see the Cathedral. I might even make includes the staff that most directly sup- these functions should constitute full- Alison says of her job: "I think that you a cup of coffee if you catch me on a port and enhance the work of the Bishop. time responsibility. The Bishop works the most interesting part of my job is good day! If our paths cross at some We believe that the Bishop is the chief diligently at both, but requires the sup- that I am truly fortunate to have a lot of point, please take a minute to say hello. pastor of the diocese and we also under- port of some staff to make certain that interaction with so many stand that he must operate as the chief these responsibilities are met. people from across the dio- Alison's responsibilities are: cese, and the wider commu- To provide administrative sup- nity, on a daily basis. The port to the Bishop by prioritizing Archdeacon Marion Vincett calls to the office vary so visitation requests, issues and Executive Officer much -- when that phone correspondence; to ensure con- rings, (and it does all day tinuing accuracy of clergy and Marion feels that the most satisfying piece of work that she long ....) I don't know if it parish files; and to assist clergy does on a regular basis is meeting with and mentoring our will be one of our clergy, a and laity through resource and prospective ordinands - even the ones to whom we feel we member of a parish commu- information sharing. should say "no" for ordained ministry. She finds that listening nity, sometimes happy, Her services to our parishes to their stories, praying with their sense of call and helping sometimes not so happy, one include: them to find the courses and parish placements which will both of the Bishops, the Primate, the • Responding to information requests fulfill their program needs and enable them to grow the best, is Governor General's Office or the Queen from clergy and parishes a ministry that is intensely satisfying. It is also thrilling to see of England! I am blessed to work for • Responding to crises in parishes and lives of clergy and lay workers them mature in so many ways during their three or four years in our process and to be a Bishop Ralph and with so many wonder- • Maximizing and organizing the time of part of that excitement. ful people. This job has given me the opportunity of meeting so many people. the Bishop so he can best serve the "We are very blessed here in Niagara with some exceptional recent ordinands, and with I am proud to be part of the team at the Diocese more attending school now too, so that, as I meet with them, I have a real sense that God's work in this diocese will be in good hands in the future when Bishop Ralph and I have both Rev. Dr. Stephen Hopkins retired." Secretary to Synod As the chief operating officer, to facilitate and manage numerous facets of the Diocesan Resource Centre: human resources, program and leadership staff and resources, transi- Steve is rector of St. John the Evangelist in Hamilton but tional ministries, Diocesan operations and liaise with other dioceses. continues to accept the responsibility of being Secretary to Marion's services to parishes include: Synod which is to ensure the Synod fulfills its legal and • Coordinating the selection, training and appointments of new ordinands; assist with the canonical obligations. appointments process His services to our parishes include: • Supporting and responding to the needs of Diocesan Resource Centre staff • Providing assistance and advice regarding the interpreta- • Being present in the parishes through preaching, leading worship and workshops tion of Canons, vestry meetings, Synod approvals for the • Working with the Bishop and Mission Strategy to provide the resources for parish groups purchase and sale of properties, etc. • Enhancing transparency of Synod and Synod Council to parish leaders and regions to achieve more effective area strategies • Creating meaningful and positive interactions of parish leaders at Synod

Karen Nowicki are exciting, fulfilling, rewarding, demand- THE HIGH SEAS, with my family and Synod; attend council meetings and Administrative Assistant to ing and sometimes exhausting - the only friends!" record minutes; assist with the planning Episcopal Office question is which hat do I put on now! Her work is to provide administrative and coordinate annual Synod sessions Right now I'm in Synod mode! My col- support to the Bishop, Executive Office, • Assisting parishes, clergy, laity and parish Karen says of leagues at the Diocesan Resource Centre Secretary of Synod, Director of volunteer consultants in all areas; Synod, her work: "Life are a great support and a truly terrific bunch Stewardship and Financial Development, Stewardship & Financial Development, is never dull. of people to work with. The parish volun- Director of Outreach and assisting parish- Outreach There are many teers, who I have the opportunity to work es, clergy, volunteer parish consultants and • Bishop's Company Registrar, coordinate different chal- with on all the committees that I support, laity in these areas. annual membership and dinner; adminis- lenges that I are absolutely remarkable and amazing. Karen offers services to parishes in the trative support to the Bishop's Advisory face day to day They have so many gifts to offer and their following ways: Committee on Church Buildings; within the friendships are truly cherished. They are • By assisting parishes with aspects of Bishop's Decennial Inspection diverse areas of what make my day brighter! When I'm not Synod, Provincial Synod, Synod dele- Committee; attend committee meetings ministry that I juggling those hats, and it's time to take a gates, Canons, Synod Council; provide and record minutes work in - they much needed breather, I love CRUISING administrative support to the Secretary of 10 Niagara Anglican October 2005 Executive Support Continued Evangelism Mandated by our Bishop at Synod 2001 Archdeacon John Rathbone Bishop Spence felt that Evangelism would be so important to our future that he insti- Archivist tuted a support system for our parishes. John spends a good deal of time making sure that "we don't for- get!" The historical information in our diocese is valuable and Canon Michael Patterson share the Gospel creatively and do min- abundant! John's job is to ensure all important documents, reg- Director of Evangelism istry differently is truly a gift. What is isters, histories, minutes of meetings, and blueprints of build- truly remarkable is that it is often the ings are safely and securely preserved mainly at McMaster Michael says: children and youth who 'get it' before University. He also ensures access any document for Diocesan "The most anyone else; now why should that be a staff or persons inquiring about information from all around the interesting surprise? " world. component His responsibility to the diocese is to His services to parishes include: and the great- encourage, support, train, and educate • Ensuring parishes know Canon 2.6 regarding archives. est privilege I parishes in their ministry of evangelism • Encouraging each parish to have an archivist who is know hold in this by providing assistance at the local level edgeable about parish records and to organize workshops for parishes on how to keep a job is visiting to better understand evangelism in the parish archives different parish's context; and to create a strategic • Assisting person seeking copies of baptism, marriage, confirmation or burial information parishes plan to facilitate that need. throughout the Michael assists our parishes in the Jane Stewart diocese week after week. Meeting following ways: Diocesan Administrative Assistant Anglicans of different theological and • Provide resources and tools for evan- liturgical stripes, seeing the commitment gelism Jane's responsibilities are to provide administrative support to the Executive Officer in her and passion that people hold for their • Raise awareness and responsibility of work with divinity students and Mission Strategy. Her services include: communities and seeing the gospel shared what evangelism means for the • Responding to ordination process inquiries; liaise with students; maintain student files in a variety of ways is a thrill. Evangelism Diocese of Niagara insuring process is met; coordination of annual student conference - registration and on-site is not an easy ministry to claim as • Train and mentor evangelism contacts liaison; arrange Candidate Committee interviews; arrange Candidate Committee training Anglicans, so to witness some parishes at local level events; coordinate candidate's ACPO applications taking risks and challenging themselves to • Arranging and attending committee meetings and recording minutes Financial Support Services keep the Diocese Running! Bob McKinnell Nancy Clause Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Diocese Accounts Payable and Receivable

Bob spends much of his time meeting with various committees Nancy has a strong connection to Resurrection parish in and task forces, all of whom struggle to be sure that our diocese Hamilton so she says of her job: "Often, I am able to relate to can maintain its parishes and the levels of service that we feel the person on the other end of the line because of my parish called to provide. Bob's job is to account for all monies involvement at Church of the Resurrection, Hamilton. In a payable to or securities receivable by the Synod; make expen- recent phone conversation with The Rev. Amy Cousineau, ditures authorized by the Synod; keep all books of accounts and Rector of All Saints, Erin over a parish financial matter, she con- records of securities and property as approved by the auditors; nected my last name to my daughter's who just recently attend- and to assist with the preparation of the annual budget. ed NYC at Canterbury Hills. Amy has served as Chaplain for The services that Bob offers to our parishes include: NYC for the past three years. I told her what a life-changing • Meeting with parish representatives to discuss financial experience NYC has been for my daughter and how very much challenges I appreciate all the efforts of staff and volunteers who work on • Overseeing the investment fund portfolio this program. Amy was happy to get positive feedback from a parent since the leaders often • Coordinating banking arrangements for parishes seeking capital and operating loans do not know what parents think about the program. Conversations like this help me to feel connected to my Diocesan family while doing my job in the Finance Dept." Her responsibility at the DRC includes processing parish and individual accounts receiv- Debbie Young Kim Waltmann able funds and processing accounts payable transactions on behalf of vendors, parishes and Payroll, Pension and Benefits Assessments, Insurance and diocesan staff. Investments She is helpful to parishes in the following ways: Debbie who • Produce monthly statements works diligently Kim tells an interesting story… "about a • Bank deposits and invoices paid and quietly in woman from the states, who was moving to • Assistance to parish treasurers and wardens with their financial accounts owing to the her corner of the the Hamilton area and wanted to know the Diocese office says: location and phone numbers for all the "You can find Anglican cemeteries in the Hamilton area. Wendy Duncan me on the top She apparently wishes to move her husband Controller floor, tucked who is buried somewhere in the states to Wendy says of her job: "Since my five years here at The away in the her new location. It took quite a bit of talk- Diocese of Niagara I can honestly say that there is never a dull back corner. I ing to find out this information. We did moment. Although some may say my job is boring working on will help you manage to put her in contact with someone figures all day, but the fun part is when a computer is not work- with any payroll, pension or benefit ques- who could help her." ing properly, and of course it is always the computers fault tions. Come on back and visit with me just Kim's respon- (LOL), I am called upon to come and fix the problem and it is watch out for the drips. Someone came in sibilities include always amusing when I hit a few keys and low and behold the with some questions last week, after the big assisting parish- problem is gone. I consider my job very exciting and almost rain storm we had and as we were talking it es with their never boring and I must say I enjoy meeting and talking to started dripping on their paperwork. So as assessments, everyone in The Diocese of Niagara." long as you don't mind getting a little damp insurance and Her responsibilities include overseeing the Diocesan you can come and see me with any of your investment con- accounting records for the external auditors; provide supervision and direction to the concerns." cerns. Also she finance staff and produces monthly financial statements; also to provide technical com- Her responsibility is to process payroll provides puter support to the DRC. and administration of benefits for diocesan accounting Wendy offers numerous services to our parishes including: staff and parishes plus required ongoing assistance to • Receiving and responding to parish inquiries regarding financial services government reports. Diocesan Financial Services and serve on • Assisting parish- She assists parishes in the following the insurance and investment sub- es with their ways: committees. accounting, com- The Reverend D. Linda Corry • Payroll coordinated for parish and B.A., B.Th., Dip.Min., OACCPP She assists parishes by: puter and soft- Diocesan staff Psychotherapist • Helping in the calculation the yearly DM ware related • Assistance in answering payroll, pension & M (Diocesan Ministry and Mission) inquiries 526 Guelph Line, Burlington and benefit questions • Assisting in insurance billings, claims and • Administering a 905-634-7858 • Monthly and yearly government reports inquiries variety of parish filed for parishes and staff A safe place to become… • Producing monthly statements loans October 2005 Niagara Anglican 11

Interim and Outreach - Touching Lives Transitional Ministry Throughout our Diocese and Beyond! The process of transition for parishes from one rector to another is not an easy one, but can Last months issue of this newspaper carried six pages describing the work be very growthful and beneficial to the community. The Diocese of Niagara has pioneered of Outreach that is coordinated through the DRC. We are very proud of all a wonderful ministry which assists parishes in this part of their growth process. the volunteers and coordinators who make this part of our ministry so vital. Currently this ministry is coordinated by the Diocesan Executive Officer Canon Marni Nancekivell Director of Transitional Ministry Karen Nowicki Marni has recently accepted this position which was the work of Canon Karen provides a great deal of support in this area. She is the administrative Bill Thomas for a number of years. Bill has moved on to teaching assistant to the Director of Outreach and provides administrative support to the Transitional Ministry skills across the continent. Marni's position is to committee chair and parish consultants. assist clergy and parishes in transition through the training support and Karen provides the following services to parishes in this capacity: deployment of FreshStart facilitators, interim pastors and volunteer • Assists in the planning and coordination of symposiums for Outreach, consultants. Primate's World Relief and Development Fund, Partner's in Mission and In her position she provides the following services to parishes: Refugee sponsorship; acts as registrar • Provides trained clergy to facilitate parishes in the real work of transition • Attends committee meetings and records minutes • Engages lay leaders and newly settled rectors in the 'FreshStart' process • Responds to queries from parishes, clergy, laity, parish volunteer consultants • Provides trained and experienced facilitators and resources to help and beyond the diocese parishes to arrive at positive outcomes from critical moments

Alison D'Atri Archdeacon Marion Vincett

She assists the Director of Transitional Ministry with administrative details. In this capacity Alison She ensures that the work of the Diocesan Outreach Committee is shared and provides the following services to parishes: coordinated in an appropriate manner. From the parish perspective she ensures • Assists in arrangements for interim clergy i.e., contracts, announcements, etc. that parishes are clergy are provided with the information, advice and education- • Responds to queries from parishes regarding interim ministry guidelines al tools, resources and opportunities for cooperative parish Outreach.

Human Resources Covers Many Areas

The Rev. David Long bishop; all these and more suddenly Jane Stewart Director of Human Resources, make the day different, challenging and Ministry Support exciting. Someone once described min- As well as providing administrative support to the Executive Officer, Jane assists istry as the stuff that happens while you the Director of Human Resources in the coordination of the annual clergy/lay- David's work are planning what to do. Works for me.” worker conference. Her services to parishes in this capacity include: spans many David's official job description is to • Produces registration packages and acts as registrar areas of the support the clergy and congregations in • Manages budget and arranges for purchase and payment of services and goods Diocesan the areas of compensation, education, • Acts as on-site liaison during conference Resource safe churches, vocational diaconate, dis- Area. He says ability issues and health and safety. of his posi- His contribution to parishes includes Alison D'Atri tion: “An oft the following: • Educate new ordinands, transitional repeated item Alison also serves in Episcopal support as the Bishop's Administrative Assistant provides and vocational deacons and coordinate on a job administrative assistance to the Director of Human Resources/Ministry Support and the the annual clergy/layworker's confer- description is Volunteer Management and Screening Consultant. ence the words: "other duties as assigned". In this capacity her services to parishes include: • Help to ensure that the church remains As much as I enjoy the regular bits of my • Preparing contracts and coordinating the process from contract to announcement date a safe place for all people especially work, it is often the other duties as • Attending meetings and recording minutes of the Bishop's Task Force on Sexual Abuse vulnerable persons assigned that I enjoy the most and secret- and Ministry Support/Human Resources committees. ly look forward to. A telephone call from • Develop and implement policy regard- a cleric or a churchwarden; an inquiry ing employment and sickness issues about ordination; a summons from the

Joyce Wilton Debbie Young Volunteer Management and Screening Debbie, who is also from Financial Services Joyce works on the Human Resources team as the (Administrator of Payroll, Pension and Volunteer Management and Screening Consultant. Benefits) assists the Director of Human It is her responsibility to work collaboratively with resources in administering policies. the Director of Human Resources and provide leadership and support to parishes in the volunteer management and screening in faith program and protocol outlined by the Diocese. Brandihil Inc. Her services to parishes in this area include: Supplier of limestone cut to your specifications • Provide assistance to parish volun- teer management coordinators and Jake Hildebrant clergy 4 Lochinvar Dr. • Assist in the process of setting stan- St.Catharines, ON dards and regulating parish mainte- L2T 2B6 nance of volunteer screening • Educate clergy and laity in the area of volunteer management and Bus: 905-685-0036 Cell: 905-736-0672 screening Fax: 905-685-5122 Email: [email protected] 12 Niagara Anglican October 2005 Program and Leadership Offers Resources Across the Diocese Stewardship and We see the people who work in Program and Leadership as a team of consultants and resource persons for our parishes. This group receives support from the Executive Archdeacon Marion Vincett. In this capacity Marion offers the fol- Financial Developement lowing services to our parishes: • Coordinates performance appraisals • Meets with staff to ensure effective communication Jim Newman • Promotes and communicates the work of staff at senior staff meetings, synod council and on parish visits Director of Stewardship & Financial Development Joyce Wilton and Christyn Perkons Jane Stewart Jim has recently accepted Consultants in Youth Ministry Diocesan Administrative Assistant this position which was the work of Rev. David Ponting Joyce and Christyn share this full-time Jane says of her work: "I for many years. Jim's posi- position. Their responsibility is to encour- enjoy my ministry tion supports parishes by age the spiritual growth of youth and immensely - dealing with providing resources for young adults; to assist in the development people throughout the stewardship, education, and of leadership skills of young people, lay diocese, responding to development. Also to pro- leaders and clergy across the Diocese; and inquiries from both clergy vide practical logistical tools to facilitate parish connections regionally. and laity and emails from for parish programs that are Christyn speaks of her work and says: around the world. Yes, I designed to develop funding "There are two "most interesting" things in have had emails from to support ministry. my ministry. The most rewarding aspect of across Canada, England, Although Jim is new to being on staff, he has been my ministry is the communication (phone the United States and working with stewardship for years. He says: "The Joyce Wilton calls, emails, conversations) from most recently from South Africa. We are well con- most interesting thing that I do in my ministry is help Diocesan Youth Ministry event participants and event leaders sharing nected through the web. However, the most mean- parishes with their stewardship programs, particularly the profound impact some part of the event has had on their faith walk. ingful and personal to me is my work with youth and when they feel their programs have become ineffective I am moved to joy and to tears by these powerful revelations about lives the divinity students. I'll never forget the feeling of and uninspiring. It enables me to integrate my profes- changed, faith grown and ministry enhanced. The most challenging part attending Youth Synod and listening to the youth sional and spiritual gifts. This is profoundly personal of the youth ministry work is the calls from parish youth leaders who debate with great passion and respect for one another. work for me, as I have come to experience the strength- feel overwhelmed and unsuccessful despite their best efforts. Affirming It is very powerful to watch their growth from year to ening of spirituality that comes from an understanding the significant influence their ministry has on young lives is as impor- year. Another moment was when my daughter came of true stewardship. Spiritual growth and giving are tant in these consultations as collaborating over shared resources and back from her first NYC event and said "Mummy, it closely linked. Carrying this understanding into parish techniques aimed at meeting the parish leaders' needs." is such a safe place, I can talk about anything here. planning is deeply rewarding for me." In asking Joyce about her work, she It's different! I have learned so much about myself." Jim serves parishes by: says: "Something interesting that hap- This brought home how just important what we do • Providing workshops on stewardship, narrative budg- pened recently, well that one is easy. I here is. I also work with divinity students; this can be eting and planned giving and train parish stewardship have just returned from a week at NYC a vulnerable stage of life - a new journey. It is an hon- ministers (Niagara Youth Conference) and after 20 our and privilege to journey with them. In many ways • Preaching on financial stewardship years of being on staff, NYC is still the I feel like a shepherd tending to her flock watching • Providing resources for meetings with parish leaders most amazing, uplifting, encouraging and both youth and students grow and spread their wings spirit-filled experience of Christian com- on their faith journey. munity that I have ever seen. Watching Jane responsibilities are to provide administrative over 100 youth and leaders pumping their support to the consultants in children, family and Karen Nowicki arms in the air singing loudly with the youth ministries, as well as volunteer parish consult- Christyn Perkons NYC band "Everything's going to be ants. Her services to parishes in this area include: Karen provides a great deal of support in this area. She alright. Be strong BELIEVE!" I could share many more amazing NYC Producing marketing, advertising and other pro- is the administrative assistant to the Director of stories but that one sums it up very well. We should all have the oppor- motional materials, acting as registrar, facilitating Stewardship & Financial Development. Karen pro- tunity to experience this kind of community that is life-changing and queries and assisting with onsite coordination for vides the following services to parishes in this capaci- life-giving. NYC has been around for 60 years, it is my prayer that it events and workshops. Maintaining the youth min- ty: is around for another 60!" istry website - program information as well as picture • Assists in the coordination of stewardship initiatives Services offered to parishes from these consultants include: galleries in the parish and respond to stewardship queries • Providing annual youth events designed to meet the spiritual, rela- • Coordinating the Bishop's Diploma Course; coordi- • Assists with the planning and coordination of work- tional and developmental needs of young people for church leadership nate the biennial BDC retreat and graduation; coor- shops; Planned Giving, Leave a Legacy, Year Round across the Diocese dinate volunteer consultant training events Stewardship and assist with the compiling, editing, • Supporting and training parish youth ministry leaders through work- • Responding to inquiries from within the diocese and and printing of educational resources and manuals shops, resources and individual consultations beyond; respond to parish inquiries regarding online • Attends committee meetings and records minutes • Responding to individual parish and parish cluster requests for sup- vestry forms; attends meetings and records minutes port in youth ministry Property Management is not a Small Job

Cursillo - Building up the Body of Christ David Murray Property Manager

The Cursillo Method approaches lay ministry as a very natural act of being In talking about his work, David says: "There has been a number of things that Christ-like within each of our daily activities. While most people would like to live their lives in a Christ-like manner, the pressures of the world often make this stand out as "unique" and "interesting" in my line of work, but the set up and organ- difficult. The Cursillo Method provides individuals with the tools, the strength, and izing of the film shoot for "The Good Shepherd" has got to be the most memorable. the support to equip each one for the ministry of building up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:7, 11-12). I worked two days for 15 hours straight and had to stop the various motors around the premises for heating and cooling and exhaust fans from causing too much back- The Cursillo journey typically starts with a 3-day weekend experience of living in ground noise and still get people into and out of the building with little or no prob- Christian community, developing a deeper understanding of what it means to be Christian, and discovering your personal calling in the church. Weekends are lems while filming was going on. The biggest (and hardest) part of the day was held in the spring and fall each year. keeping some of the women in the office away from the star Christian Slater; a lot

If you would like more information on Cursillo: of work but well worth the effort and everyone took away a special memory." David accommodates the maintenance and cleaning needs of the Cathedral visit our website – www.niagaracursillo.org parish and DRC facilities; provide supervision of janitorial staff and volunteers; and join us at one of our monthly gatherings (called an Ultreya) in your region, manage an operating budget. or attend one of our educational events. Dates and locations can be found In his position David offers the following support to our parishes: on our website under Ultreyas and Coming Events, or on the Niagara Diocese website (www.niagara.anglican.ca) under Parishes – Events • He responds to Diocesan parish inquiries regarding building and property maintenance matters contact either our Spiritual Director: Rev. Susan Wells 905-547-8851, • He ensures the property is a safe welcoming and comfortable for staff and all who visit from the Diocese and [email protected]; or Lay Director: Brian Galligan beyond 905-875-2800, [email protected] If you would like to have a presentation on Cursillo at your church, please Ana Maria Calero and Rose Hunter contact Ted Moore 905-875-0611; [email protected]

! The Cursillo Movement operates under the authority of the Diocesan Bishop ! Ana Maria and Rose assist in various capacities with the cleaning of offices, washrooms and other mainte- nance duties, including setup for various functions. In David’s absence, Rose acts as the property manager. October 2005 Niagara Anglican 13 Diocesan Resource Team Continued from page 12 Last but not Least, BOOK REVIEW there is a Cathedral Living Scripture Dean Peter Wall and often tear-filled walk with me The Guidance of God on the through the place remembering Journey of Life When asked about his ministry significant events and people. I Herbert O'Driscoll Peter says: "I suppose that the suppose the other, perhaps more Path Books most interesting part of my min- obvious answer would be when $18.95 istry here is dealing with the we have the Cathedral filled with Cathedral Shoppe, Hamilton unexpected and the unplanned. the Diocesan 'family' for diocesan Anglican Book Centre, Toronto The moments of grace…of whim- services, and the sheer 'glory' of sy…of serendipity…which this that - great music, lots of people, are absorbed in self pity, blaming their leaders. We place brings with it,. Anglican 'pomp' at hat would discover, in the reflection, by facing our wilderness The individual who its best - usually a Wwe ever do challenges, as did Moses, we do have a hope of win- drops in off the street very emotional and without Herbie? ning. Part of the facing of life's situations can be the to fine a place of thrilling time, and a Herbert O'Driscoll recognition, in ourselves, of the need to seek and ask great beauty and great privilege to has written many for God's help. serenity…the family shepherd." popular works on And again, in terms of a quest for healing drawn which comes by to Dean Wall pro- the spiritual life, and Bible interpretation, including from Mark 5: 21 - 43, we have the story of the see the Church that vides support and The Word Today, Conversations in Time and God woman, suffering from a continuous hemorrhage. an ancient relative leadership to the con- with Us, of which Living Scripture is the sequel. This reflection helps us to discover that often, as we worshipped in, and gregation at Christ In his own words O'Driscoll says; "The plan of face challenges, we are able to draw strength from being deeply moved Church Cathedral as this book is simple. I have grouped together men an almost bottomless well. While we may, at times, both by the place but well as serving on the and women whose lives show us certain truth dwell in moments of despair, they will never con- also by the level of activity and Management team with other about human experience…meeting them allows us quer us. In the earnestness of prayer or in silent the care which they perceive in diocesan leadership staff. to see that we have the guidance of God on our reflection, and by the life giving Sacraments, we our attending to them…the times His services to parishes life's journey." will find we have reached out and been touched by when I am in the building alone (a include: More specifically O'Driscoll has gathered God and made whole. rare occurrence) often on • Ensuring that the Cathedral is together 29 well known Biblical characters in scrip- Living Scripture is O'Driscoll at his best and with Saturdays or at nights, and some- 'home' to all of the Diocese and tural contexts, in which they figure and develops 29 its 29 reflections, possibly affirmations is a better one - often an old friend of the acts as the 'Mother' church short reflections in eight aspects of being, doing and word. It could nicely fit into your daily Advent read- Cathedral - drops in. An example • Hosting Diocesan services: discovering in the human condition and how God is ing and meditation plans. was when Donald Kendrick, now Confirmations, Ordinations, ever with us. Herbert O'Driscoll is a well known Anglican living in California, but a former Order of Niagara, etc. In one example, drawn from Exodus 16; 1 - 12, priest, author, speaker, teacher, hymn writer and organist and conductor of the • As Diocesan Liturgical Officer, in terms of facing the wildernesses that often impact broadcaster. Bach Elgar Choir was here in the advising the Bishop and the on our lives, we see the Israelites complaining to spring- came by with his partner, Diocese on matters of doctrine Moses and Aaron about the shortage of food. They and had a wonderfully moving, and worship. Living Within Our Means and Planning for Growth Alison Meredith Continued from page 8 Administrator and Executive Assistant Committee of the parish, consist- preach in the ministry setting s/he What future is that? What is God ing of the Wardens and Synod Lay is currently serving) take place Alison assists the Dean and parishioners in the administration of the calling us to now? Should we con- Delegates will work with a dioce- until the Committee is prepared to cathedral. Alison says of her job: "The most interesting part of my min- clude our ministry as a parish here san volunteer, the Interim unanimously recommend to the istry is the diversity of the people that I am privileged to serve. We in and join with other parishes as Consultant. The Interim Consul- Bishop a particular candidate for the 'Church' are often a part of the most intimate moments of a person's individuals? If we wish to contin- tant, myself and lay leaders are the Bishop’s appointment. The life. The birth of a child, the death of a loved one, the illness of a friend ue ministry here, why? To do what planning a process through which appointment is announced simulta- and the day to day to day business of running a parish. It is in these in particular? What are the oppor- St. Aidan’s can ask and respond to neously in both parishes and the moments that we embrace the ministry we have and celebrate God in tunities and challenges for min- its “What future?” questions. We parish prepares to say farewell to our lives." istry in this time and place? What will also meet with a Fresh Start the Interim Pastor and to welcome In her capacity and ministry Alison provides the following services would we need in the way of cler- Consultant this month to assist in a new incumbent. Having been to our parishes: gy staffing, lay leadership, finan- saying farewell and welcome to laboured over by many, a new • Respond to inquiries cial givings, facilities, partnerships our leaders thoughtfully and thor- ministry partnership is born. with other Anglicans or others, in • Give technical and clerical support oughly. Thus begins a two year Finally, it is the important to order to pursue a particular vision • Produce information bulletins and provide information as needed programme of building a strong decide which questions need a of that future? How will we live Finally, if anyone has thought that there's not much happening at the ministry partnership with a new response during the interim and within our means and still plan for DRC, we hope that you've found some of this information helpful. It's incumbent. The Interim Consul- which may be questions that will growth? How will we plan for an active office intent on providing services to our parishes across the tant will also assist the Parochial helpfully guide and challenge the retirement of the accumulated diocese. There are many ways that we feel we contribute at this time, Committee in preparing and final- new ministry team after a new debt? How will we facilitate the but we are constantly exploring new and more vital ways to assist our izing a parish profile and in train- incumbent is in place. At some identification, equipping and sus- parish communities in their growth and ministry. ing for interviewing candidates. point, the Interim Pastor needs to taining of lay leadership for our The Parochial Committee will let go. That point in this essay is ministries? When and how will meet with the Bishop to discuss now. I was asked to share a snap- we test our vision and plans their sense of the parish’s ministry shot of a parish in transition. Now The Garden Project against the reality with which we direction and leadership needs, and that my snapshot has taken on fea- are living?” Continued from page 6 to receive a list of one or more can- ture film length, it is time to let go, tomatoes they've just picked. The Process didates the Bishop is recommend- sending these reflections off hop- all this produce was coming Betty volunteers to take it down St. Aidan’s is trying to ask such ing for consideration. Interviews ing they will help make the ques- from, that it was a parish project to Community Care the next day. questions intentionally and faith- of candidates (usually after a not- tions of those doing ministry in the initiated by teens and children to "Hey Mum, 'there's a time to fully. In doing so, the Parochial so covert visit to hear a candidate meantime more productive. give their time and hard work to plant and a time to pull up what grow food for others and look is planted' " exclaims my daugh- what we ourselves have received, beyond themselves to the wider ter, recalling the Biblical lesson but also for what we together community. They wrote us a from summer day camp. She have been able to accomplish and wonderful letter expressing their remembers the seeds she and her offer to others. The fruit of our gratitude. friends pushed below the surface garden is not merely measured in Great Accomplishments of the warming soil of spring. the relatively small amount of Sunday morning. Early She remembers the watering they fruit and vegetables (about 250 September. "Look Farmer Art", all so patiently did. When we all pounds in all) but in the ripeness exclaim Maggie and Emily "look harvest the last of the late corn, of relationships, the nourishment how many beans we picked in compost the tomato vines and of working together, the satisfac- the garden just now!" Art and dry the tall cornstalks to decorate tion of seeing the seeds of ideas Ruby smile and add the beans to the church for Thanksgiving, our grow into abundance. The king- the 3 litre basket of huge field gratitude will not be limited to dom of God is a little bit like this. 14 Niagara Anglican October 2005 Breed Gangs or Mentor Kids EDITORIAL We Must Choose

Is there Anything for Which we can Give Thanks? CAROL SUMMERS field. Closing school gyms to CHRISTOPHER M. GRABIEC groups who would like to use BA, STB, MDIV, MA blesses us with abundance and at ing disease, poverty and dysfunc- the same time takes away from tion among the peoples. Our was thinking about the lives my them after school hours, for uring the writing of this edi- the "little ones" on the earth. It Anglican community in Canada Ichildren lived, probably just example, and cutting funding to Dtorial, chaos, death, looting seems arrogant for us to thank has stood strongly repentant for like the children in your family, programs, often involving the and disease are ravaging the Gulf God for all the "goods" and the errors of our past, particularly busy with clubs, (computer, poor and the young. We have sent area of the United States of "food" he has given us - while we with and among the indigenous scouts, guides ), lessons,(music, these people the message, loudly America. While all this was hap- turn on our televisions and see peoples of Canada. skating), sports( t-ball, soccer, and clearly, that they have no pening in the distance, the rest of destroyed cities, starving and dis- For what can we give thanks? gymnastics, hockey), and church value in our society. us in the north continue to experi- ease ridden people elsewhere. We can give profound thanks to activities. Through these activities During the years of involve- ence security in our homes, food For what can we give thanks? the God who has revealed to us they met mentors in our commu- ment in extra-curricular activities on our tables, and of course the We can give thanks for the fact that the divine will for creation is nity; people who helped to guide children can learn to deal with ability to complain about the ris- that God has revealed God's will peace, prosperity and love - in a them and took an interest in them conflict, problems, failure, suc- ing price of gasoline. Time is for the earth to us. As Christians word: perfection. God does not and in many cases still do. cess, and team work. They dis- passing, and soon we will be able and members of the Anglican will the pain that people on this I contrast that picture with sto- cover that determination and to plunk our fat turkeys on our Communion, we understand that earth are experiencing as we read ries a friend of ours gave us of the effort can yield good results. bounteous tables and give thanks it is our role to help alleviate suf- this article. We do know that bleak lives of the some of the chil- While the most publicized to the God who has given us so fering and pain on this planet. God wills the healing of all pain dren in the impoverished neigh- cases are in Toronto, this disaffec- much. Too bad about the folks in When faced with devastation, and the healing of this earth. We bourhoods of Toronto. She taught tion is growing in other communi- the south! poverty and illness, it is not God can give thanks that God has gift- summer school in one such area ties. We need to start helping Perhaps this is an overstate- who somehow jettisons into the ed us with profound faith, with to children who were in grades these children when they are ment but it does seem odd, that so midst of the problem and solves hope for the world and with the seven and eight. She told us these young, keeping them busy with many of us will sail through it. Rather, God leaves that work ability to love our neighbour, children had limited conflict reso- positive activities, instilling val- Thanksgiving celebrations while to us. It's all part of the gift of even if we do not know them. We lution and communication skills. ues in them that they can use to so many of our sisters and broth- freedom which he has bestowed can be thankful that our God has While many children in adverse build healthy lives. Our commu- ers not only in the US, but also upon this universe from the revealed to us that it is our respon- situations do not get involved in nities need to be mentoring these our poverty-stricken friends moment of creation. We are sibility to continue the work of gangs, others have little hope of a children, supporting them, and everywhere else throughout the enlightened people, people of Christ on earth - healing, teach- better life without the protection holding them accountable for world, continue to experience the faith and we do know what has to ing, and reconciling one another of gangs and the money they can their actions. pain and suffering that is associat- be done. We have come to under- to God As such, our work must earn from drugs and thefts. This The main effort in Toronto ed with homelessness and hunger. stand that already we have respect the earth - not destroy it, is the breeding ground for the seems to be going into putting Does God really favour us over destroyed the sacred environment and we must have a love for our shooting sprees that have been more police on the streets. That them? Not at all! of this earth. Storms and weather neighbours who suffer so much going on in Toronto. Youths may help to deal with the violence Some of us will have difficulty patterns will change and will con- more than we. That love calls us shooting each other without com- on a short term basis but we are this Thanksgiving as we are tinue to attack the earth with more to generosity and compassion - in passion for anyone, even young raising other children to follow in increasingly aware of the suffer- ferocity than ever. We have also our own circles and well-beyond. children, who might get caught by the footsteps of these gang mem- ing of so many on this earth. come to understand that our Indeed we can give thanks at our a stray bullet. bers. It seems they have found Those of us who do some serious ancestors are responsible for the tables this thanksgiving - but that For years now we have been their own way of empowering thinking about God and God's destruction of cultures that thanks comes with awareness and systematically dismantling our themselves. They certainly have relationship to us will further respected the earth and have responsibility for the earth and for social system, despite repeated our attention. Now what are we understand that it is not God who forced our ways upon them, caus- all of its inhabitants! protests from those working in the going to do about it? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

MEGAN STROHSCHEIN It is Time for Moderates to step HAMILTON, ON The official, independently edited publi- cation of the Anglican Diocese of Forward and Declare Themselves! I have just been looking through the Niagara Anglican for September Niagara. Published 10 times a year (no issue in July or August) by The Dunham SHERYL AND TOM PERRIE (online!) and I just wanted to tell you that it is good to see so much con- HAMILTON, ON Group in Hamilton, Ontario. Printed by tent and photos and happenings. I love the Young and Prophetic section Signal Star Publishing, Goderich, a divi- - it's about time! And the Wisdom in Years is a great idea as well. sion of Bowes Publishers Limited. e are dismayed by the recent actions of the Diocese of Congratulations on a job well done. I know that putting together a paper the Arctic which has decided to discriminate in its hir- Editor: Christopher Grabiec W of that size can be daunting, but the result is terrific. ing practices. Bishop Donald F. Harvey (retired) in his report 905-312-8444 ext. 101 [email protected] about this Synod has written, "…such action came as breath of fresh air, and for the first time in many months, I felt that I did MARY DOWLING FERGUS, ON Advertising: Ted Manning not want to apologize for being a Canadian Anglican". Well, 905-680-0615 [email protected] good for him. Now it is our turn to feel deeply ashamed that Bravo! At last our diocesan paper has voided the platitudes and is fac- there is a diocese in our Canadian church which has chosen a ing the real issues with excellent articles on every page. The welcome Mailing Address: cunning way to get around the Human rights Act of Canada by change is true evangelism and comes as a much needed breath of fresh Cathedral Place creating Canon 18. 252 James St North air. Congratulations to all concerned. Hamilton ON. L8R 2L3 It is obvious to us and to many others that there will never be agreement on the issue of blessing same gender unions. Circulation: 16,175 However, while are disheartened by the sniping on both sides ETHEL PELL HAMILTON, ON Subcriptions: $15 per year of this issue, we are able to look back on church history and see that we have had other occasions in which diverse view- Deadlines for Submissions: May I congratulate you on the September Issue of he Niagara Anglican. points were held, and yet all parties chose to remain in the November 2005: Oct 3 The articles in it were a pleasure to read, and made one feel that they December 2005: Nov 1 Anglican Communion. For example, "even today, about half really did belong to a lively Church. Also the fact that it arrived early January 2005: Dec 1 of the provinces of the Anglican Communion do not consider was another bonus; as it gives one time to consider any events that may women fit for ordination" (pg 270, Radical Compassion). The Publishers Advisory Board: be taking place during the month of issue. Pam Claridge church has not split on the issue of women's ordination, nor (519) 941-6804 should it split over this issue. John Janisse The only way to keep our national church together is to go 905-312-8444 x102 forward with "local option", allowing each church to vote on Let Your Voice be Heard Geoffrey Purdell-Lewis whether or not it wishes to become a blessing community. The Niagara Anglican welcomes submissions from readers as 905-6284176 We want our Bishop Spence to know that he has our whole- Letters to the Editor. All submissions must include a name, tele- Canon Charles Stirling hearted support to allow local option to take place in this phone number, and e-mail or physical address of the author for 905-383-1088 Diocese of Niagara. It is time now for the moderates of our verification purposes. The newspaper reserves the right to edit Carol Summers submissions. 905-772-5641 church to step forward and declare themselves to be in support of local option as a solution to this issue. October 2005 Niagara Anglican 15 stranger coming in, that people hard to preserve your spiritual I have 3000 full size flags, of have to work at this, what to call identity." He spends time regularly which Carol is highly tolerant." you, how to approach you." with a spiritual director, and goes Countless organisations request Bishop Ralph deeply misses "plan- on retreat each year. Also, "other designs for flags, coats-of-arms ning Sunday services, choosing Bishops help you maintain your and medals. Bishop Ralph's tele- hymns, all that. You walk in, it's all spiritual anchor." phone doodles evolve as his next done, and you do your best to fol- "A Hamilton boy," his Father a commission. A fellow of the Royal low local customs. I try to reach member of the Kirk and Mother a Heraldry Society of Canada, he has out with some concept of what Scottish Episcopalian, Ralph been awarded the Queen's Silver 'Bishop' is, and their relationship to Spence attended Hill Park High Jubilee Medal, Canada's 125th the family of the Diocese." These School and McMaster University medal, the Queen's Golden Jubilee times of "meeting the people" give before divinity studies at Wycliffe Medal, and honorary degrees from our Bishop great joy in his min- College, Toronto. Now, he and his all three of Ontario's Anglican the- istry, and he sees very real hope in wife, Carol, who celebrated thirty- ological colleges. The Spence people's willingness to "take a look six years of marriage this summer, home is named "Flagstaff House." at new ways of doing ministry, not "love living in Hamilton!" Canterbury sitting back, waiting for someone Gracious Support In 2002, the Archbishop of to do something." Bishop Ralph is deeply apprecia- Canterbury invited Bishop Ralph Servant of the People tive of Carol's gracious support of to Partnership House at Lambeth Bishop Ralph reflects, "When you his demanding ministry: "We have Palace in London, England, to take over a job like this, you find to adjust as a family… The role of clarify current important docu- yourself put in awful positions… Bishop's spouse is evolving... ments. "Rowan Williams has one It isn't easy; some days you sit Carol loves to sing, she has a won- of the finest minds… (He's) cer- Getting to Know You here and wonder what else is derful voice and is a member of the tainly a man of prayer. When I was going to come through that door… Cathedral choir. The Cathedral is The Right Reverend David wanted. I did everything, from driv- there again in February (2005), I It's very hard when someone is my Church, but I'm never there, Ralph Spence - Bishop of ing the Bishop to get groceries to said to myself, 'Ralphie, here you screaming at you or writing strong except for Christmas and Easter Niagara taking other people places; there's are in animated conversation with letters... Closing parishes is a and special occasions. It's a long no one like that now." the Archbishop of Canterbury!' I nightmare; I hate every aspect, Sunday if she follows me around!" ehind David Ralph Spence's Chuckling, Bishop Ralph couldn't have imagined it in 1968. especially when people accuse me Their three children, Sarah, ready smile and quick wit are enthusiastically affirms those who Life does play funny things…" B of having a hit list… You've got to Anne and Christopher, are adults the heart and soul of a man deeply are there now: "I am blessed in the "Funny things…" It's been said remind yourself that you are the carving out successful careers and committed to his family, his God people around me! (Niagara's that a sense of humour is essential servant of the people of God. I try relationships for themselves, but and this Anglican Diocese of Executive Archdeacon) Marion in this life. Add a sharp mind, a very hard to be everybody's the family remains close. Niagara, a man intensely aware of (Vincett) is exceptional, and generous spirit, amazing energy, Bishop, and you can only do that Bishop Ralph and Carol love to the atmosphere in which he works, Alison (D'Atri) - I don't know what and a hopefulness that, in spite of as much as people will let you." entertain, and our Bishop is a gour- prays and travels each day. I'd do without her! The challenges the challenges of his work, brings Considering "the controversies the met cook, although "in this job, it's With typical humility, Bishop she's faced - Walter Asbil was very our Bishop to proclaim, "Do I Church finds itself in now, I try to hard to free up time to do what you Ralph tells a story on himself: "I organised, and she's had to adjust think the Church has a future? I find a middle ground, so people want to do." used to phone my friend, Harold to my style. She did it with grace think it has a wonderful future! I'm can talk." Then, compassionately, Vexillologists Thomasson, to ask him about the and charm - always does!" really proud of the clergy and Bishop Ralph recognises that Introduced to heraldry and flags by dirt in the Diocese. When I called He adds: "It's a sad thing. There parishes, how they live out the "Deep down, people realise that his Father, and now arguably one the day after my election (as are now fewer staff in the Synod Gospel and struggle with the we have to do something about it, of Canada's foremost vexillolo- Bishop), Harold said, 'Remember, Office,… doing even more work. issues. They're not afraid to stand try something else." gists (expert on flags), Bishop Ralph, now you're the dirt in the How do we continue to serve the up and be counted for Jesus!" Like anyone else, Bishop Ralph Ralph cheerfully admits "It's still Diocese!'" parishes?" He emphasises, "We're Neither is our Bishop, in whom the has to work at nurturing his faith one of my great joys and passions Terrified here to serve them, not them to Church, especially the Diocese of through difficulties. "It's really to spend an hour in my flag room. Bishop Ralph also recalls the day serve us." For Bishop Ralph, Niagara, is richly blessed. when his predecessor, Walter "them" means "the people, clergy Asbil, said, "This is my last week, and parishes of this Diocese. Ralph, and I'll be gone." Bishop There's not a day goes by when Really, it's Okay to Ask Questions About Our Faith! we're not helping people, clergy Ralph's reaction? "I was terrified!" BILL MOUS serious, thoughtful, imaginative and valid questions Between Ralph Spence's elec- and lay folk under all sorts of cir- emerged, ranging from "Does my pet go to heaven" to cumstances." tion on June 6, 1997, as the tenth hat's the weather like today? How much will the "Why does God let the world suffer?", and from "Is Bishop of Niagara, and Bishop Common Day price of gas be in a year? What are my kids sex before marriage acceptable?" to "Why does the Walter's year-end retirement, they What is a typical day for our W doing this evening? Everyday we ask hundreds of order we light and extinguish candles matter?". This shared duties as Co-adjutor and Bishop? "It's a priority I've made, questions in just about every area of our lives which session lead to wonderful and challenging discussions Diocesan respectively. Bishop the clergy and parishes… Within a inform and help us to make our daily decisions. Walter's guidance, and that of two week, I've commonly seen ten in small groups, which used a four-step process of previous Niagara Bishops, John clergy, certainly talked with twen- Our spirituality, however, is one aspect of our lives examining each particular question: Bothwell and Clarence Mitchell, ty more. Wednesdays I'm at one about which I feel we often don't ask many questions. 1. What does the question mean? How are the words were crucial: "They were excep- parish morning and afternoon, Frequently we fall into the model that children can ask of the question interpreted by the questioner, and by tionally great supports. They Sundays at least two, sometimes questions, youth can ask some questions, but adults those being asked the question? always said 'Yes' and were always three churches. It's not uncommon should not ask the questions. Instead, adults should 2. What is motivating the question? No question exists there." Affirming their different that I'm working Saturday morn- play the role of 'answerers' and provide answers to in a vacuum, so it helpful to flush out the story or sit- styles and gifts, each "right for the ings at (Diocesan Offices) or a questions rather than ask questions. Moreover, the uation which leads to the question being asked. time," Bishop Ralph acknowl- parish function." Bishop Ralph respect afforded to questions posed by children and 3. What in our lives helps us respond to the question? edges, "In the first year of being admits "Friday is my day off, but youth are often afforded less respect because of the What does scripture/our traditions/our experiences say Bishop, there's a lot of imprint. I'm often asked to a parish dinner." age of the questioner. Which begs the question: If about the question? They've all been models for me... The Bishop's Diary, published adults are supposed to know it all, and young people's 4. What are some answers to the question or what are my bishops for a long time. I real- monthly in this paper, reveals only questions are not given the respect they deserve, how the new questions that emerge from the discussion of ly respect them." a fraction of Bishop Ralph's activ- do we learn about our faith, much less keep people this question? Niagara Blessed ities. "Political, civic and ecu- engaged with it? Not Having All the Answers Yet another Bishop of Niagara, menical events fill up your calen- Questioning Helps Faith Recently, John Chapman, Dean of the Faculty of Walter Bagnall, confirmed and dar with all sorts of things… Interrogatory theology, as coined by the Lutheran Theology at Huron University College told a group of ordained Bishop Ralph: "I had a You're juggling a lot, not to men- Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, is a faith prac- young people that academia's role is not for their stu- tion family." lot of interesting moments with tice which challenges this notion. By definition, it is dent's to leave their Faculty with all the answers, but "I've always said that the best him. When I think of Bishop the practice of asking questions about one's belief in rather to be able to begin to ask the questions that need Bagnall, John, Clarence and job in the world is being a parish God. It challenges every person to have a faith which to be asked of our Church, of our society and in our Walter, I know Niagara has been priest! It's an incredible privilege seeks understanding rather than one of blind obedi- lives. I couldn't agree more, and given the number of blessed in them all." and honour to be Bishop." ence, and so questions are both encouraged and Ordained Deacon then Priest in Privilege and honour aside, Bishop questions facing our church at the present time, I think 1968, Ralph Spence served as Ralph admits that he does miss the respected from children, youth and adults. this model is also a very useful approach to be able to Curate at St. George's, Guelph. particular work of his twenty-nine At the August Ask & Imagine program at Huron ask such questions in a respectful and thoughtful way. Appointed Rector of St. years as a parish priest. From St. University College, participants were immersed in the I want to end with a challenge to you to ask more Bartholomew's (now the Church of Bartholomew's, he went to St. practice of interrogatory theology. Throughout the questions about your spiritual life. Whether it is about the Resurrection), Hamilton, in John's, Thorold, in 1974, then to ten-day program, participants were encouraged to the way we do worship, about how the church minis- 1970, he also worked at the Synod St. Luke's, Burlington, in 1982. pose questions - any question was game - to program ters to those on the fringes of our society or something Office, "Church House" on Victoria Distanced mentors, to their small groups, during plenary ses- about how God is working in your life, ask! By asking Avenue. ""I was the 'go-fer,' the As Bishop, "you are farther away sions, and to Huron's chaplain, the Reverend Bill questions, we take ownership of our faith and truly 'Joe-boy,' doing whatever the from people. On Sunday morn- Cliff, who hosted a three hour Q&A session which live out the commandment to love God with all our Bishops (Bagnall and Wilkinson) ings, I'm well aware that I'm the could have likely gone on all night! In this session, heart, soul, mind, and strength! 16 Niagara Anglican October 2005 thing, there are more and more bly be near the action. But as foreign kings as well - Cyrus and names to learn - kings foreign and Moses completes his work and Nebuchadnezzar, and in the heal- In the Meantime domestic, prophets, heroes, war- lays down and dies in Moab, as ing of an enemy soldier - MICHAEL THOMPSON ple, of judges and kings, priests riors, and enemies - they all of a prophets, priests, kings and rab- Naaman. It travels in an ark, and and prophets, of battles won and sudden begin to have names, and bis, judges, warriors and sages dwells in a temple, but is con- or the month of October, our lost, of temples built and the tone of the story shifts from a take up a dizzying variety of roles tained by neither, this Presence, Flectionary follows the Hebrew destroyed, of an exile endured, a foggy, mythical in the story, and this Glory who fashions and people from Sinai to the river city destroyed and then rebuilt. past to something God is waiting around as the story of frames the world. Jordan, from the giving of the law Moses, buried in an unmarked like actual histo- the next corner of his- this people is Again and again, this God to the giving of the land. The tomb in Moab, does not cross the ry. And in actual tory, is bubbling up woven by com- astonishes our ancestors. In the adventure we follow as we read river, does not enter into the hope history, we catch through the drain in merce and con- end, their witness adds up not to these stories is the that God founded in a glimpse of peo- history's basement... quest into the an all-inclusive catalogue of all adventure of our Israel through him. ple living in the lives of sur- the ways God acts or ever could ancestors in their WWMD sort of world we inhabit - a world rounding peoples and nations, the act, but as a promise that those "meantime", as their I wonder if for a of contesting forces, competing story becomes tangled, twisted, ways are not yet exhausted; God path intersects again while the young visions, a world by turns of faith- impossible to straighten out into a is waiting around the next corner and again with the people in the new fulness and frailty, a complicated single thing you could call of history, is bubbling up through presence and purpose land went around world in which the tide of God "progress" or even, sometimes, the drain in history's basement, is of God. asking, "WWMD?" seems to ebb, almost to the van- "plot". breaking into history as dreams In the very centre - "What would ishing point, and then return. Other Players and dramas, to awaken human of the human side of Moses do?" If they Things aren't as singular and clear The "meantime" of the wilderness longing, hope, and love. this story is Moses - did, it probably did- as they were before, when the doesn't lead simply to a destina- Gods Purpose bringing the law Michael Thomson n't help much. The whole adventure was focused on tion, but to a new meantime as Our ancestors, that is to say, bear down from Sinai, convincing the story of the Hebrew people after one thing - getting to the land of well. And yet, in all these mean- witness to the presence and pur- Lord not to destroy the people Moses becomes wonderfully promise. As hard as that adven- times, the presence and purpose pose of God in all the meantimes over the golden calf incident, complex and detailed, taking on a ture was, now that they've arrived, of God somehow abides, and we inhabit, in all the times that catching a glimpse of God's glori- shape that none in the desert they have to figure out how to live emerges to illuminate a moment feel like "one damn thing after ous hinder-parts from a cleft in could have imagined. The simple, there. Now that they are free, they or a choice, to announce that another", in all the torrent of the rock. Chapter after chapter, singular task of bringing the peo- don't always use that freedom under all the mean-ness of all moments that seem to be going it's all about Moses: Moses and ple through the wilderness to the well. Which is harder, the long these times, there is a divine nowhere in particular. And so, by God, Moses and Pharoah, Moses edge of the land of promise journey or the destination that direction that invites a human God, every moment has a centre, and the Hebrew people. accomplished, and the one who turns into another long meantime? response. It emerges in the loyal- every moment counts, and in Moses all the Time accomplished it buried, the Post Moses ty of Ruth, the determined hon- every moment God may be found. And then, suddenly, Moses is Hebrew people set out into anoth- As long as the story was all about esty of Job, in the grievously Not always predictable, not gone. Our ancestors tell us of his er, more ambiguous journey. Moses - Moses and God, Moses flawed leadership of David, in the always easy, or comfortable, or death and burial within sight of Familiar World and Pharoah, Moses and the peo- courage of the beautiful Esther. It calm. But, for all that, always. the land of promise. A story that As we continue to follow the ple - it was easy to follow, if a bit speaks quietly to a clinically has been "all Moses all the time" story of our Hebrew ancestors, the outlandish at times. Just follow depressed Elijah, and fills the now becomes the story of a peo- story starts to change. For one Moses around, and you'll proba- widow's cruet; it works through

es supporting proportionally high side and informal manner, an engaging and As Small Town Grows, walls, and a narrow nave leading the eye articulate speaking style, and an encourag- up to the altar at the east end. ing evangelical message. Church Meets Challenge A parish history was written in 1985 by Afterwards I had interesting conversa- Margaret Louise Elliott and her husband tions with several folks, including Amber ALAN L. HAYES (over 100,000). Each has its own social Richard Westgarth Haines. They tell us Sweet, a descendant of the Griffins who THE ITINERANT CHURCHGOER characteristics. Church life will be differ- that for the first 80 years after the loyalists founded Smithville. ent from one to the other. settled here, Anglican church life was little Well, I discovered from my visit that 've been finding that metropolitan church- Ah, but what happens when a small more than the occasional visit of a pastor Smithville is changing again. Three sizable Ies, small-town churches, and rural town becomes a big town? The answer is, on horseback from one of the communities housing developments have been started in churches have different styles. I think that's the churches will need to re-think their below. A traveling recent years. People partly because churches are goals and strategies - or else. mission was created ...for the first 80 years after the employed in the GTA influenced by the communities We've seen that scenario in around 1873, and a loyalists settled here, Anglican are moving here. The they serve, and communities of the diocese of Niagara a great deacon-in-charge was church life was little more industrial park has been different sizes have different many times. appointed a decade than the occasional visit of a expanded. And a major social practices and attitudes. One of the places it's hap- later. Then the con- expressway is on its Here are a few examples, pening now is Smithville. In gregation built a pastor on horseback... way. The late provin- drawn from recent Canadian case you've forgotten where church, rectory, and cial government began research projects, of how a that is, it's on the top of the barn, and purchased land for a cemetery. studies for a "mid-peninsula corridor" to be small town differs from a large Niagara escarpment, above Having a new Anglican church testified built by 2011 along the escarpment from city. Its residents are more Beamsville. It sits on the that Smithville was becoming important. Hamilton to south of Niagara Falls, and likely to participate in civic peaceful banks of Twenty The Toronto, Hamilton, and Buffalo although the present government tries to activities. Its young people Alan L. Hayes Mile Creek, which flows from Railway (TH&B) was planning a route look more environmentally concerned, it's are less likely to want two university Hamilton, down Ball's Falls, into Jordan across the Niagara peninsula, which would heading towards the same goal. degrees. Its adults are more likely to make Harbour. Smithville is the largest commu- efficiently connect the people and products Smithville's days as a small town look donations to health organizations. Its hospi- nity in a township of about 12,500 people of Smithville with the wider world. numbered. tal emergency departments are more likely called West Lincoln (named after Women in Vital Roles Facing the Future to communicate well with family physi- Lincolnshire in England). Incidentally, women played a vital role St. Luke's is determined to meet the chal- cians. And its mothers are somewhat less Smithville in the early years of St. Luke's. One was lenge. It's sending a group to the diocese's likely to breastfeed their babies. A few weeks ago I drove to St. Luke's the first vestry clerk, who stayed at it for 27 "magnetic church" conference this fall, to One rector tells me that in a city church, Anglican Church, Smithville, for Sunday years. Another was the first organist; she get ideas for attracting, welcoming, and members are readier to come out for wor- morning worship. You approach the town continued for 53 years. Women led some integrating newcomers. It has moved out ship on Sunday than to join a work party on along quiet country roads among vine- of the early fund-raising, and the women's the oversized pulpit to give a roomier, more Saturday, whereas in a small-town church yards and farms. When you see the loveli- auxiliary was prominent in parish life. welcoming feeling to the worship space, it's the other way around. est railway station in Niagara, a restored The service I attended in this historic while maintaining the historic values of the And the techniques for church growth gem now serving as a tourist office, you've and attractive church was wonderful. It church building. It's cultivating healthy that work so well for Generation-Xers in arrived. I also took a look at the old mill was begun by a very capable lay reader, communication. It's running a four-week Mississauga? Results aren't guaranteed for on the Twenty, except that today it's an since the priest was delayed at his earlier course in the fall on "Christianity 101". Belfountain or Fenwick. agricultural supply store. service in Grimsby. (The OPP would find And the inviting liturgy, the gospel preach- Statistics Canada divides communities As for the church, I was immediately it lucrative to put radar cars on the roads ing, and the friendly congregation are into four sizes: rural (less than 1000), small charmed by its appearance. It was built in between the points of Anglican parishes on bound to attract new friends. town (1000 to 10,000), "census agglomera- 1885 in a pioneer version of gothic revival. Sundays.) The congregation participated Congratulations to St. Luke's for recogniz- tion" (that means a big town or a small city, It's a small stuccoed wood-framed build- fully in the music and liturgy. In his ing its changing social context, and address- 10,000 to 100,000), and metropolitan area ing with lancet windows, outside buttress- preaching, the rector combined a friendly ing it with such vision, energy, and hope. October 2005 Niagara Anglican 17 Refreshing Your Year-Round Clearing out the Attic Stewardship Program ROGER HARRIS God and His benevolence. ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER JIM NEWMAN ing and sticking to a stewardship calendar. Where time and circumstance has caused DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT Even more important is a narrative budg- “O thou great chief, light a candle in my memory to dim, there is a need to embrace the et. Why? Because the question always heart, that I may see what is therein, and new, and as we take each step on our journey ecently it's been suggested that the year- asked (verbally and non-verbally) about sweep the rubbish from thy dwelling our attic becomes a storehouse where all the round stewardship process adopted sev- any fundraising cause, be it a church, a R place.” - An African schoolgirls prayer important things that God gives us are kept, eral years ago by the Diocese of Niagara, hospital foundation or a service club, is: and provides the bonding agent for a stronger has become repetitive and uninspiring. The "Why should I give my time, talent, and t was clearing out the garage that gave me relationship with God. process was developed by David Gordon, treasure to this?" an insight into how much of the past had I “God in heaven, you have helped my life Stewardship Officer for the Diocese of New The answer is found in the story of your accumulated over the years, and how much to grow like a tree. Now something has hap- York. He developed a system of informa- parish. That story should document parish of the present has been influenced by this. tion, planning, fellowship, and commitment impact in the community, descriptions of Then, with the amount of garbage bags that pened. Satan, like a bird, has carried in one of time, talent and treasure, and a large num- ministries, sources of funds, future plans, ended up at the curbside, the thought was twig of his own choosing after another. ber of parishes in and contact informa- given to me on how much of this has been Before I new it, he had built a dwelling place Niagara implemented The Question always asked is tion. The financial excess baggage which has outlived it's use- and was living in it. Tonight my Father, I am most or all of the steps. “Why should I give my time, information should fulness by not only taking up valuable space throwing out both the bird and the nest.” I don't think there's talent and treasure to this?” be displayed in easy for the new, but has caused a deterioration of - Prayer of a Nigerian Christian. anything wrong with to understand graph- that which is of greater value, in having to The world has taught us that wherever we David Gordon's process. The problem is ical form. Parishes often find it easier to leave the car outside to the elements. choose to place ourselves, or things of value, likely rooted in the way it's used. Over time create a draft narrative budget by using the It seemed like a natural progression to we can be sure that somehow or other it will without regular attention even the most care- previous years' data and Vestry Report. arrive at the expression 'Cleaning out the feel pressure from adversity. This is true of fully crafted stewardship program can lose They can download sample narrative attic'. I expect that many of you do not have our own personal 'attic', where the space that its effectiveness. budget files and templates from the an attic, but most of us do have a place we put aside for God and our spiritual growth, Terry Parsons, the Staff Officer for Diocesan website at www.niagara.angli- where we put things that are of value to us, is constantly being sought after by satan for Stewardship for the Episcopal Church, is a can.ca. Or they can contact the Office of so that we can be reminded of things that his own ends. strong proponent of the year-round process. Stewardship and Financial Development we treasure from the past. For some it may We inadvertently leave the door open at Recently I attended her workshop called for direct, free assistance. also be the garage, or for others it may be times, and before we know it, we find that by Seven Secrets to Amazing Stewardship, at When your narrative budget is com- the basement, but wherever it is, the func- reflection or inventory of what we have been the Ontario Stewardship Network pleted you'll have lots of materials that tell tion is the same. It is a place to store and given, a 'virus' has crept in and infected our Conference. She believes the following your parish story. Your stewardship calen- accumulate. growth, trying to sever the bond that we have framework needs to be in place to make a dar should include dates for Sunday bul- My thoughts wandered on to a compari- with God and His Son Jesus. Our storehouse parish stewardship program effective. She letin inserts and Sunday mornings when son of our hearts and minds with that of the is constructed of the unassailable strength and says parish leaders should: parishioners give 2-3 minute snapshots attic. Here are stored the connections with protection of God, but we are the doorkeep- • Pray about stewardship. Parish steward- about their favourite ministries. The cal- the past, the joy, the pain, and the record of ers. If we keep watch, when the time comes ship must always be prayer based! endar concludes with Intention Sunday - all the things that have influenced us as we for us to take inventory, only the gifts and • Engage the Gospel. That means much the day when parishioners identify their travel the path that God has set before us. blessings that God gives to us will be more than listening to the readings each intended giving for the coming year. Then The good things we gather in the heart, the retained, and all the 'rubbish' and 'twigs' will week. It means taking part in real and the year round cycle continues with annu- bad things we tend to collect in the mind. be swept away. ongoing discussions that ask, "What are al Vestry meetings and a new budget for We need to visit our own personal 'attic' So once more we move along the path, and you and I going to do about it?" the upcoming year. on a regular basis, so that we can give our- each step fills another space in the 'attic', • Rebuke scarcity and claim abundance. For Much more can be done to promote selves a self-appraisal on its condition. We another piece of the tapestry that God weaves an excellent example see Mark 6 - feeding and energize your parish. The Office of need to remove all the stumbling blocks for each of us. As we grow, this place the 5000 Stewardship and Financial Development that we have gathered and are hindering our becomes more and more the center of our • Say "thank you" every chance you get - to provides information and assistance on all spiritual growth, to use the light of Jesus to focus and dependence on God. A quiet place others and to God of the above, plus advice on pre-author- see what is no longer required, and what is • Teach & nurture "holy habits" such as ized and proportional giving, help with where the heart and mind are linked, and we needed to continue the journey. We need to praying and tithing rather than worry about long range planning, workshops on can be at peace, contemplative of, or commu- take the gifts that God has given to us in the the budget Planned Giving, and guidance on other nicative with God in our prayer life. • Set the example they want to see. (e.g. if ways to maintain a healthy parish. There's past, and use them as building blocks To neglect our 'attic', and let negative ele- you want people to tithe, then you need to no charge. The service is covered by your cemented to the cornerstone of our faith. ments spin cobwebs and cover the gifts that we tithe) Diocesan Mission and Maintenance We need to maintain a clear space for what have been given with dust, is only to neglect It's difficult to find any fault with this Assessment. Contact Jim Newman, God wants to give us in the future, not so ourselves. The door needs to be opened to the framework. Parish leaders should take Terry Director of Stewardship and Financial much as a cleansing action, as a creation of light that is Jesus, so that His presence there is Parsons' recommendations seriously. Development at (905) 527-1316 ex. 360, space for the new, a removal of that which constant, and the gifts and the blessings that He Parish leaders can also revitalize their or [email protected] hinders and a provision of an openness to brings from God will be our reward. year-round stewardship efforts by develop-

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Your greeting must be sent on by November 7, 2005 Jim, Marge and Katie November 5, 2005 in the St. Catharines area Smith and again on • For more information November 12, 2005 in the Guelph area or to send your ad visit www.niagara.anglican.ca/Newspaper Mark your calendar and watch for more details! or email [email protected] You won't want to miss this one! 18 Niagara Anglican October 2005 A Daunting Prospect of Evangelism MICHAEL PATTERSON and without broad ownership of understand the parish's unique expect commitment and faithful- Niagara who will present the this initiative, any number of con- size dynamics - what is practical, ness to Christ's Church. Through "Gospel of Luke" as a one man s the second year of the ferences and/or resources is of lit- what resources are available, etc. special events, commemorations, play. This dramatic presentation Aevangelism initiative draws tle use. There are primarily two We must, lastly, identify, train and recognitions, anniversaries we will be performed four times to a close, these words of our barriers that inhibit a parish from equip those people who are called can publicly declare a person's throughout the diocese over a ten Bishop resonate clearly as our making evangelism a priority: to employ their unique gifts in membership and devotion to the day period. As well, Bruce will be diocese continues to explore what a. A misconception of what evan- this ministry. faith and to the Church. And as offering workshops and presenta- evangelism may mean for us. gelism is. Many view evangelism 3. Welcoming: Are we really the the Church we are called to offer tions throughout the diocese dur- There are many parishes through- as intrusive, forceful and overt warm, welcoming, inviting com- community, expect commitment ing his time with us. This will be out the diocese that have calling on people to become munity that we believe ourselves and journey with those that have a tremendous evangelism oppor- embraced this initiative, yet there 'street corner preachers'. This is to be? Do we have an intentional chosen the path of Christ. tunity for us to invite our friends, remain many who are reluctant or not the biblical understanding of and structured process of meeting, families and neighbours to experi- What's Coming? unable to deter- evangel- greeting and integrating newcom- ence the Gospel in a new and cre- mine where to "If we ignore evangelism, ism - evan- ers or do just leave it to chance? • On December 9, 2005 the movie ative way. Study guides are being begin. There we do so at our own peril!" gelism is a Are our building and grounds version of The Lion, the Witch developed to assist us with further have been - Bishop Ralph Spence, ministry inviting and lovingly maintained? and the Wardrobe will be faith discussions both before and cases of parish- Synod 2004 that is cre- Do we have a strategic and meas- released. Not only will this film after the event. Bruce Kuhn will es expecting ated in the ured approach to advertising and be a blockbuster hit, but also it be our guest at the synod dinner immediate results after engaging context of the community from marketing? Do we have user offers an outstanding evangelism on November 18th to give us a in some evangelism project and which it comes, utilizing the gifts friendly bulletins and newslet- opportunity for us here in sneak peek at what he will do and giving up, and others that say that of the community and guided by ters? Are our coffee hours a Niagara. It is well known that to promote the show in May. evangelism is just not for them. the Spirit of God. Evangelism friendly and inclusive place to be? C.S. Lewis intentionally created • Are we prepared to meet and The challenges we face, on an meets the seeker where they are at Do we make assumptions about the "star" of The Chronicles of greet our newcomers and visi- ongoing basis, are present every and provides an invitation for what visitors and newcomers Narnia, Aslan the great lion, as an tors? Hospitality workshops to day throughout our diocese. As I them to meet Christ in new ways know about us and our practices? allegory for Christ. The Lion, the further enhance and strengthen travel from parish to parish, the or for the very first time. 4. Proclaiming: In our worship, Witch and the Wardrobe contains this ministry are available issues and concerns remain pre- b. Not knowing where to begin. our study groups, our bible stud- a powerful, moving allegorical throughout the diocese. Statistics dictable and consistent. We face To create a strategic plan for ies and our preaching, we must picture of the cross. Trailers for show that we lose 85% of our vis- challenges of reduced financial evangelism can be a daunting strive to make the word of God this film include lots of action not itors and newcomers after their resources, aging and/or dwindling task. How do we build awareness and the celebration of our gather- to mention astounding sets and fourth or fifth visit. As greeters congregations and physical plants and ownership? What skills and ings, vibrant, meaningful, acces- graphic effects, so Narnia promis- and hosts we tend to make that are requiring greater and gifts may be required? How do sible and relevant. The music, no es to draw large audiences of all assumptions about how people greater attention and expense. It understand our 'target audience'? matter the style and tradition, ages. We must make sure our integrate and 'join' our communi- often feels like a daunting circum- Who is our target audience? What must be rich, well delivered and churches are ready to seize this ties. These workshops create a stance and a great deal of spiritu- do we have to offer as a parish? spirit filled. Too often we com- opportunity to reach out to your structure and offer a system that al, emotional and practical capital What things do we need to promise and make concessions in neighbours and friends with the will walk with our new friends is being expended in attempting improve upon? These questions, our expectations of our music help of this movie. Resources will until such time as they make an to deal with these symptomatic coupled with the ongoing pres- ministry that can have a negative be made available for parish use intentional decision to remain factors, often to no avail. sures and challenges of ministry influence upon spiritual growth. this fall. part of our communities. 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It was- n't until we approached Russell Square and a policeman stopped the bus and ordered everyone off immediately, that I came to the realization that I was in the middle of some- thing very serious. Just moments before, two blocks ahead, another double-decker bus had blown up and the scene all around me was one of confusion, panic and disbelief. One person had a portable radio and she told me that there were bombs going off everywhere and that all the train stations had been closed. As I began to leave the scene, dragging my two suitcases behind me, I sud- denly realized I had nowhere to go, no place The Order of Niagara Service was held at Christ's Church Cathedral on September 18, 2005 for recipients from the Greater Wellington, to stay in London, and no idea as to which Lincoln and Mohawk regions, and again on September 25, 2005 for recipients from the regions of Brock, Trafalgar and Undermount. direction to turn. All my timetables, my well William Gaines, St. George's, Homer Margot Murray, St. Alban's, Glen Williams thought-out plans, my well-ordered life was Parish Joan Hayes, St. John's, Stewarttown Beatrice Pickett, Redeemer, Ston- completely stripped away from me and when Appointments Charles Hogben, St. Mark's, Orangeville ey Creek it seemed that things could not possibly get Edith Austin, St .John's, Ancaster William Holman, St. George's, St. Audrey Ralph, St. John's, Thorold worse, it began to pour with rain. I have Kenneth Beeby, St. Christopher's, Catharines Norm Read, St. John's, Burlington never felt so alone, so lost, and so vulnerable Burlington Gladys Jackson, St. Philip's, Grimsby Raymond Richardson, St. Michael's, in my life! Tom Birchall, Incarnation, Oakville Donald Jarrett, Epiphany, Oakville Hamilton Control of Life Jason Blackwood, Youth Ministry Stan Johnson, St. Peter's, Hamilton Blanche Robertson, St. Mary's, Hamilton Most of us in this part of the world operate Cindy Blades, St. Alban's, Acton Eleanor Kerr, Holy Trinity, Niagara Falls Marg Roi, St. James, Dundas under the illusion that we are completely in Anne Blewett, St. Aidan's, Oakville Frank Kubena, All Saints, Ridgeway Jack Roser, Resurrection, Hamilton control of our lives. Our North American cul- William Bohn, St. James, Guelph Beverley Lees, St. Mark's, Niagara-on- Gordon Ross, St. Jude's, Oakville ture is one in which we regularly manipulate Phyllis Brandon, St. Luke's, Burlington the-Lake Phyllis Scott, St. Columba, St.Catharines our environment to suit us and we let very lit- George Brownlie, St. John the Divine, Irene MacDonald, St. Alban's, Hamilton Helen Shannon, St. George's, Georgetown tle stand in the way of the things we want to Cayuga Amie MacFarlane, Holy Trinity, Hamilton Ron Siddall, St. James, Port Colborne have happen. Date books, diaries and busy Sarah Cardwell, St. Paul's, Fort Erie Florence Martin, St. Andrew's, Grimsby Judy Steibelt, St. Matthias, Guelph schedules create for us a sense of power and Ron Carter, Christ Church, Woodburn Linda Mason, Good Shepherd, St. John Stephens, St. Cuthbert's, Oakville independence that couldn't be any further Shirley Carter, St. George's, Guelph Catharines Myrtle Stout, St. David's, Welland from the truth. Paul Clifford, St. Matthew's House Joyce Mauro, St. Alban's, Beamsville Esther Teal, St. John's, Ridgemount On that day in London I was given a very Irene Copeland, St. John's, Niagara Falls Nancy McBride, St. Paul's, Caledonia James Tidball, Grace, Hamilton rare glimpse into just how out of control this Helen Cornell, St. George's, Lowville Jim Mills, Grace Church, St. Catharines Robert Tilbury, All Saints, Hamilton world and our lives can sometimes be for us. Doris Cummings, St. John's, York Hal Mowat, St. Elizabeth's, Burlington Thomas Turton, St. John's, St.Catharines I remember thinking that it is this kind of fear Bill Daniels, St. Paul's, Mount Forest Robert Morrow, St. James, Dundas/ Ruby Tylee, St. Luke's, Smithville and uncertainly that people in Iraq, in other Mae Dennis, St. John's, Nassagaweya Canterbury Hills Wilma Wall, Holy Trinity, Welland parts of the Middle East and Africa, live with Jean Dodd, Christ Church, Niagara Falls Marian Murray, St. Saviour, Queenston Ann Watson, Grace, Waterdown on a daily basis. For a few minutes, I took Jack Dougherty, Christ's Church Harold Wilkinson, St. shelter under a large tree and as I paused for Cathedral, Hamilton Matthew's, Burlington a moment there, I asked God to look down Dean Dunbar, St. James, Fergus Judy Worsley, Youth Ministry upon this scene and to reach out with com- John Fleming, Ascension, Hamilton Nancy Wyatt, St. Brendan's, passion and love to the people of this devas- Mary Flippance, St. Stephen's, Hornby Port Colborne tated city. And of course, I asked God to walk Nicky Forsyth, St. Paul's, Dunnville with me as I continued on this difficult jour- Beryl Fraser, Christ Church, McNab ney and to guide me every step of the way. Bishop's I wandered around like that for about two moved to England a year ago and was now hours until I came upon a large building with living in London but that prior to this she Appointments a sign out front that read: "Quaker House. lived across the street from St. Luke's and Barbara Allemang The Society of Friends." It was the London that I had said hello to her many times as Gordon Askwith Headquarters of the Quakers and their doors she sat on the bench in the cemetery. She Kevin Beattie were wide open. At the door someone greet- gave me her number and said that I could Christine Bernal-Twist ed me and invited me in. One staff member stay with her if I was unable to resume my Glen Cawker found a safe place to store my bags and journey. I was completely blown away and Ed Crighton another person showed me were I could use we talked for a good hour! Gloria Ghetti a telephone and have a cup of tea. (Nothing It was six hours before Euston train sta- Roddie Gould-Perks is ever completely out of control when you tion finally opened up and I quickly Marie Haldane can have a cup of tea!) They assured me that grabbed my bags and started on my way Stan Hatcher I could stay there for as long as I liked and again. There were only two trains boarding John Layfield that they would remain open until the crisis at that particular time and one was headed Dorothy Lees had ended. in the direction I wanted to go, so I quickly Christopher Loat Small World went on board and found a seat. As I sat Kay Mighton If I had any doubts that God had led me to there, I thought about my next destination Isabel Mitchener this place, they all disappeared when a and how different my retreat was going to David Pady woman walked across the room and asked be, as a result of the day that I had just Reg Pollard me, if by any chance, I was a minister from experienced. Interestingly enough, when Mark Skuse Canada. "Aren't you the minister at St. the conductor came by to look at my ticket, (deceased July 2005) Luke's Church in Burlington?" she inquired. it didn't occur to me to ask him what our The women went on to tell me that she had departure and arrival times would be. 20 Niagara Anglican October 2005 Bishop's Calendar October 2005 PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 1st, 11 a.m. - Sisters of the Church 2nd, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. - St.George's Church, • The Venerable Michael Bird, • The Reverend Kevin Block, tion as Consultant in Children and Guelph, Parish Visit rector of St. Luke's Church, rector of Christ Church, Niagara Family Ministries, effective 3rd, 6:15 p.m. - Burlington Convention Centre, Dinner Meeting of the Burlington, has been appointed Falls, has been appointed September 30th, after serving 9 Bishop's Company Archdeacon of Trafalgar effec- Domestic Chaplain to the years in the Diocese of Niagara. 4th, 5 p.m. - Cathedral Place, Meeting of Synod Council tive September 1 Bishop, effective September 1. • Don Hains , O.N., passed away 5th, 4:45 p.m. - Wycliffe College, Preach/Celebrate • The Reverend Canon Robert Kevin will share the duties of on September 5. Don was a long 6th - Morning services, Appleby College, Oakville Hulse was appointment to the chaplain with the Reverend time and faithful member of 11th, Quint Diocesan Meeting - Diocese of Western New York, Order of Canada. Her Excellency Sandy Copland Christ Church, Whitfield. He was Buffalo Governor General Adrienne • Mr. Thomas Phipps, father of instituted to the Order of Niagara 18th, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - St.Matthew's, Burlington - Clarkson announced the appoint- the Reverend William Phipps, in 2003. A memorial service will Clergy/Licensed Layworkers Day ment on August 30 died on August 11. The funeral take place at Christ Church 18th, 5:30 p.m. - Canterbury Hills, Niagara Continuing Education • The Reverend Canon Elaine service was held on August 15. Whitfield on October 16. Our 20th, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - LARC Day of Prayer, Croatian Hooker was appointed honorary Our thoughts are with the prayers are with his wife, Peggy, Spirituality Centre, Norval assistant at St.Andrew's, Phipps' Family. and the family 24th to 28th - National House of Bishops Grimsby, effective June 1 • Mr. Jim Costigan, O.N., long • Happy 50th Wedding 30th - Morning, St.Alban's Church, Grand Valley, Anniversary Service • Congratulations to Archdeacon time and faithful member of this Anniversary to Ray and Marion Vincett and Dr. Paul diocese, died suddenly on Margaret Collins! Ray and Vincett who celebrated their August 25. The funeral service Margaret were active members Cursillo - Building up the Body of Christ 40th Wedding Anniversary in was held on August 30. Our of Holy Trinity, Fonthill for 30 August. thoughts are with Joan and the years. They have been members • The Reverend Canon John bereaved family. of St. Elizabeth's, Burlington The Cursillo Method approaches lay ministry as a very natural act of being Garrett, retired priest from • Mrs. Alice Browning, mother of since 2000. They were married Christ-like within each of our daily activities. While most people would like to live their lives in a Christ-like manner, the pressures of the world often make this Ontario and Ottawa Dioceses, Canon David Browning, died on August 6, 1955 at Grace difficult. The Cursillo Method provides individuals with the tools, the strength, and died on September 6. Canon August 9. Our thoughts and Church, Brantford. the support to equip each one for the ministry of building up the body of Christ Garrett was an honorary assistant prayers are with the Browning • Happy 50th wedding anniversary (Ephesians 4:7, 11-12). at St.James, Guelph. The funeral family. wishes to Reginald Norman The Cursillo journey typically starts with a 3-day weekend experience of living in was held on September 10. Our • Congratulations to the Reverend Pollard ON and Carol Ann Christian community, developing a deeper understanding of what it means to be Christian, and discovering your personal calling in the church. Weekends are thoughts are with the bereaved Jack Cox, rector of St.John's, Pollard ON who are faithful held in the spring and fall each year. family Winona and Our Saviour, Stoney members of St. John's, Ancaster • Charles Easson was Ordained Creek, and Alison McDonald on and past faithful members, for If you would like more information on Cursillo: to the Diaconate for the Diocese their marriage which took place many years, at St. Luke's, visit our website – www.niagaracursillo.org of Keewatin on August 26 at on October 1. The couple were Burlington. They celebrated this join us at one of our monthly gatherings (called an Ultreya) in your region, St.Luke's Church, Burlington. married at St.John's, Winona and a joyous and significant celebra- or attend one of our educational events. Dates and locations can be found Bishop Ashdown was present for reception was held at Our Saviour, tion with family and friends on on our website under Ultreyas and Coming Events, or on the Niagara Diocese website (www.niagara.anglican.ca) under Parishes – Events the ordination. Stoney Creek. Best wishes. September 17th! • Ronda Ploughman was • Congratulations to Dawn • Congratulations to Bill and Ruth contact either our Spiritual Director: Rev. Susan Wells 905-547-8851, [email protected]; or Lay Director: Brian Galligan Ordained to the Diaconate for Lazerte, who graduated from Keating on their 65th wedding 905-875-2800, [email protected] the Diocese of Calgary on Brock University with a anniversary which was on If you would like to have a presentation on Cursillo at your church, please September 15 at St.Stephen on BPhed/BEd, and has accepted a September 4th. Bill and Ruth are contact Ted Moore 905-875-0611; [email protected] the Mount, Hamilton. full time teaching position with members of St. John the Archdeacon Barry Foster was the Halton Board of Education. Evangelist in Niagara Falls. ! The Cursillo Movement operates under the authority of the Diocesan Bishop ! present for the ordination Dawn has resigned from her posi-

I do not know Cuban Seminarian Visits Hamilton Why God gave his love to humans Why he will let us get lost And then find ourselves again.

I do not know Why it's us I find in Christ's eyes Young and old Seeking the truth and not lies.

We're bound as one In God's love As friends, as family The kin from above.

Each single thread In the tapestry God weaves Has a purpose or two Andrei (with Ana Maria translating) meeting with It's in us that God believes. Jane Stewart and Canon Michael Paterson. We're a family of light Andrei Diaz, a second year seminary student from St. Even if we say goodbye Mary, Hamilton's partner parish in Cuba. He was with us And through all eternity for a week in August, and spent a day at Canterbury Hills Our alliance will never die Camp. Bishop Spence presented Andrei with a generous Andrei (right) leading the food line at a reception at St. Mary's on Aug 7 - Amanda Malashevsky cheque, St. Mary's gave him an older laptop computer, a St. Aidan’s, Oakville small translating computer, and a cheque, and numbers er. While in Hamilton, he stayed with Tim and Eva Standish, and toured of individuals (including Ana Maria) sent him away with Niagara Falls and other scenic parts of the Diocese with Bill & Jette gifts of clothing for himself, and cosmetics for his moth- Thomas. Call for Poets • Have you got a poem you would like Keep up to date with the news and events of the diocese to share? • The Niagara Anglican will be publishing a collection of diocesan poems in early 2006. visit • Submissions (along with author's name) should be emailed before December 1st www.niagara.anglican.ca 2005 to [email protected]