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TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca APRIL 2018 Grant improves lives of women, children

BY JANICE BIEHN

IN the past year, prenatal health in Burundi has improved, more babies were born safely in Rwanda, more people in Tanzania gained access to clean drinking water, more babies were not born in the dark in Mozambique and almost 400 low-income women were able to start businesses and lift themselves above the poverty line. Those are just a few of the ways that the diocese’s $500,000 Our Faith-Our Hope grant to the Pri- mate’s World Relief and Develop- ment Fund (PWRDF) made an impact in Africa last year. The funds also supported an Indigenous midwives program in Canada, Peru and Mexico. “The funds provided by the Dio- cese of Toronto have had a real impact on the lives of thousands Jessica Carrington (right) joins Frances Delsol and the Rev. Canon Nicola Skinner after a service at Grace Church, Markham. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON of people in a very sustainable and lasting way,” says Zaida Bastos, director of PWRDF’s Development Partnership Program. “The medical equipment, water wells, construc- tion of infrastructure and loans Woman heeds will continue affecting the lives of beneficiaries long after the projects Continued on Page 7 call to help Goods, funds sent to island after deadly hurricane

BY STUART MANN goods and raised $3,800 for the commissioner in Toronto. has a population of about 70,000 Caribbean island after it was rav- Ms. Carrington was praying in and is located in the Windward HUNDREDS of people on the tiny island aged by Hurricane Maria last Sept. her house early one morning last Islands. A native of Barbados, she nation of Dominica are getting 19. The category 5 storm killed 40 summer when she felt the urge to felt a close kinship to the people much needed items of clothes, people and left most of the country respond to those who had lost their and their suffering. “I thought, this shoes, food and medical supplies in ruins. homes and belongings to the hur- has happened to my neighbours, thanks to the efforts of a woman “Jessica’s efforts made a sig- ricanes that were sweeping across and if it happened to them it could in the Diocese of Toronto. nificant contribution in the lives the Caribbean. “A little voice said happen to us,” she says. A mother and child at a vaccination Jessica Carrington, a member of Dominicans who otherwise had to me, ‘We can help,’” she recalls. She spoke to her priest, the clinic in the Diocese of Masasi. PHOTO of Grace Church, Markham, filled no options,” says Frances Delsol, She was particularly moved by BY PWRDF more than 180 boxes of donated the island’s trade and investment the devastation on Dominica, which Continued on Page 2

RESOURCES FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DIALOGUE – SEE PAGE 3 2 TheAnglican NEWS April 2018 Islanders grateful for supplies Continued from Page 1

Rev. Canon Nicola Skinner, the incumbent of Grace Church, who enthusiastically encouraged her to help out. The following Sunday, the pair spoke to the congregation from the pulpit, asking parishion- ers to drop off donated items at Ms. Carrington’s garage. Throughout the late summer and fall, parishioners, neighbours and friends dropped off hundreds of items and Ms. Carrington packed JOYFUL PRAISE them into boxes – so many that they The diocese’s 23rd annual black often reached the ceiling. The boxes heritage service, A Spirit of were put into shipping containers Thanksgiving: Joyful Praise!, was and sent down to Dominica by Ms. Delsol’s office. Continued from Page 1 held at St. Paul, Bloor Street on Feb. 25 during Black History Month. “Through Jessica’s efforts, a Clockwise from above: members of the lot of people were able to get new Caribbean Dance Theatre perform; the clothing, shoes and a lot of food,” Diocesan Combined Choir sings; Jamie says Ms. Delsol. Supplies such as Barrow, organist, (left) Archbishop toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap Colin Johnson and the Rev. Canon were put into personal care kits for Jerome Khelawan receive plaques children and seniors. honouring their work and ministry; In addition to the donated goods, Kanier Hodge-Simon and a member of Grace Church raised $3,800 through the Caribbean Dance Theatre perform a karaoke night in October and a in a medley of music and dance. donation from the church’s ACW. Archbishop Johnson preached at the The money was given to Dominica’s service and Bishop Peter Fenty, the Hurricane Maria Fund to assist area bishop of York-Simcoe, presided. those who lost their homes or be- PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON longings or were injured. Ms. Carrington says she was overwhelmed with joy by the ex- perience. “No words could describe “What so much you do for the it. I actually had the chills while I least of us, you do for me” was doing it. It wasn’t about us. It was about what we could do The Bridge Prison Ministry is seeking 2 special Volunteers to help others. That’s what we’re with a high degree of compassion and understanding. here for – to help others. And it For 15 years we have facilitated a community support group felt really good.” for men who have offended sexually and in that time Ms. Delsol says Ms. Carrington’s none of the 40 men who have attended have ever re-offended. efforts have not gone unnoticed on Please email [email protected] Dominica. “I’ve heard from people who have told me, thank you so The unique opportunity to walk with our most wounded as they fight much for remembering that we are to transform their lives will be an experience worthy of great faith. here and are not forgotten. 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BY DIANA SWIFT Venerable actor and lifelong so- cial activist Walter Borden played HOLY Trinity, Trinity Square’s Lear, with Michael Bennett Leroux monthly observance for Toronto’s and Peyton LeBarr in supporting homeless on Feb. 13 included a roles. Encouraged to become a novel component: a performance chorus, onlookers chanted, “Oh I based on Shakespeare’s tragedy have ta’en too little care of this!” King Lear. “Any thinking, empathetic, sym- The bard’s words stretched pathetic person could make that across the centuries as three sea- same statement about the home- soned actors took to the chilly less today,” said Mr. Borden, who public square beside the downtown recently played Lear in a produc- church and raised a call to action tion that portrayed him as having Actor Walter Borden plays King Lear for the homeless. They performed a hallucinatory dementia. “Society at Toronto’s Homeless Memorial “Too Little Care,” a short dramatic as a whole, and the individuals who outside Holy Trinity, Trinity Square. At piece based on the passage where, make it up, have definitely taken right, he is joined by Michael Bennett turned out in a raging storm, the too little care of this.” Leroux (centre) and Peyton LeBarr. mentally deteriorating old king has The performance at the Toronto PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON a sudden epiphany. He acknowl- Homeless Memorial, located out- edges the pitiful circumstances of side the church, was deliberately the dispossessed and calls compla- planned for the winter, explained cency to account. Kate Werneburg, an actor who recognized.” “Poor naked wretches, wrote and directed “Too Little When Ms. Werneburg herself wheresoe’er you are, Care” and designed it to speak to a played Lear back in theatre school, That bide the pelting of this deaf-eared and complacent society. her director told her no acting was pitiless storm, “It became clear the city was not required to perform this passage, How shall your houseless prepared to respond appropriately saying “All you need to do is think heads and unfed sides, to the needs underhoused people about everyone who at this very Your loop’d and window’d would have in the extreme cold,” moment is sleeping on a subway raggedness, defend you said Ms. Werneburg, the church’s grate on Yonge Street. What have From seasons such as these? volunteer coordinator. “We wanted you done about that today?” O, I have ta’en people who are also experienc- Too little care of this!” ing dispossession to feel seen and Diana Swift is a freelance writer. Resources help with marriage dialogue Anglicans encouraged to have conversations with those of differing views BY STUART MANN Watters Knebel, ODT, chair of not a vote – on the subjects when honouring and safeguarding the act as facilitators for conversations the group. “We’re encouraging it meets on Nov. 9-10. diversity represented in our par- in churches. “We encourage par- THE diocese’s Canon XXI Task Group individuals and groups to have Ms. Watters Knebel says Arch- ishes and clergy, and that’s what ishes that want to have a conversa- has posted several documents deep, face-to-face conversations bishop Johnson set the tone for we are trying to do.” tion to have a facilitator, preferably on the diocese’s website to help with people who have differing the diocese’s dialogue in his Pas- In addition to Ms. Watters a neutral one who is not involved in Anglicans learn about same-sex views.” toral Statement on Commitment Knebel, the group includes Chris that parish community,” she says. marriage and to have informed, The Canon XXI Task Group was to Diverse Theological Positions Ambidge, ODT, the Rev. Canon She encourages people to have respectful conversations on the formed by Archbishop Colin John- in the Diocese of Toronto, posted Susan Bell, Pamela Boisvert, the informal conversations as well. “I subject leading up to the next regu- son last year to assist diocesan last September. In the statement, Rev. Chris Harper, the Rev. Canon would encourage anyone, if they lar session of Synod in November. Synod to consider the proposed he writes: “All of us need to extend Philip Hobson, the Rev. Ian LaF- haven’t already done so, to get to The resources include: changes to the marriage canon to to each other the most generous leur, Ryan Ramsden and the Rev. know another person who holds a • A history of the dialogues, incorporate provision for marriage Christian charity that Jesus Our Mark Regis. It is facilitated by different view. Spend time with that decisions and key moments in of same-sex couples in the Anglican Redeemer calls us to exercise as Janet Marshall. person and find out where they’re the discernment process in the Church of Canada. General Synod we, together, seek to discern and The group made a presentation coming from and where they’re Church. voted in favour of the changes in live out God’s will.” to the diocese’s Synod last No- at. Sit with another person who • An article outlining the struc- 2016 by the required two-thirds Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate vember and asked members what shares a commitment to the gospel tures of authority in the Anglican majorities in all three houses (la- of the Anglican Church of Canada, they needed to have a dialogue. of Jesus Christ and listen to them Communion. ity, clergy, bishops); the second, expressed similar sentiments in a It received 530 suggestions. The talk about what they understand, • Information on processes and required vote is planned when pastoral letter to Canadian Angli- primary needs were for facili- think and feel.” decisions in different denomina- it convenes again in 2019. In the cans in July 2016: “More than ever, tated conversations and helpful tions and attitudes in the Angli- intervening time, the motion was we must make efforts not to turn resources. To read the documents, visit can Communion. sent for consideration, although not away from one another, but rather “At a high level, people wanted www.toronto.anglican.ca. More • A bibliography of key resourc- a vote, at diocesan and provincial to one another; not to ignore but an opportunity to hear and talk information about the work of the es. Synods. to recognize one another; not to more fully about the rationale and Canon XXI Task Group and the The group also plans to have The purpose of the Canon XXI walk apart but together.” convictions held by people with dif- dialogue in the diocese will be pub- available the names of people who Task Group is to develop a process Ms. Watters Knebel says the fering views across the spectrum,” lished as it becomes available. To can lead facilitated discussions in that will help the diocese have a group is committed to providing says Ms. Watters Knebel. “They contact the group or to arrange for churches. dialogue about same-sex marriage resources and a process that will want opportunities for facilitated a facilitator to lead a discussion in “We want people to talk with and the proposed changes to the accommodate the widest range dialogue.” your parish, contact Pam Boisvert, each other, as opposed to talking marriage canon. The diocese’s of viewpoints. “In his statement, To that end, the group will pro- the diocese’s Secretary of Synod, about each other,” says Marge Synod will have a discussion – but Archbishop Johnson writes about vide the names of people who will at [email protected]. 44 The TheAnglicanAnglican COMMENT C O M M E N T AprilJune 20182017 ListenOur Fa toith the-Ou leadingr Hope iofs cthehan Spiritging lives TheAnglican n earlycame March, across aI presidedpastoral l et- ARCHBISHOP’SARCHBISHOP’S DIARY DIARY hisgo ministryals to me efromt par hisish baptismcapital n etoed hiss a nascend did- The Anglican is published under at ttheer felectionrom the Bofi sthehop Co of- sion.spec (Youtacu lwillarly note,well. 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When the apostles met after the Ascen- was raised for us and bestows on us his own The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, An electoral Synod gathers specifically sion of our Lord, they were a fragmented, first gift of the Spirit. Then we leave, sent Lambeth Palace, to elect a bishop. It is not a leadership incomplete, uncertain group. They were 11, out with joy and hope into the world God so London, England SE1 7JU. convention – that is going on elsewhere in not 12. In fact, they were not alone. Acts 1 loves, to join in God’s work of reconciliation the province right now. It is not to conduct records that there were about 120 present. and re-creation. In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members a popularity contest or establish a party Two names were proposed: Joseph called The Eucharist draws us into our work of platform. It is not electing someone to Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Mat- discernment. in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver deliver on a mandate, norbro isad it i ntov ifocusting s monil ea, thias. Both had accompanied Jesus through aListennd eng toag itheng wleadingith per sofon thes o nSpirit. the street cor- Island to Newfoundland and north to the firm handshake and BISHOP’S OPINION ner or drop-in centre as he was with persons Arctic Ocean. the word “welcome” BY BISHOP PETER FENTY serving in public office. Primate: Aare the memories we One of the challenges he faced was the The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, have when Angela and I first quickly got to the purpose of our meeting and Church’s position on human sexuality. While Church House, 80 Hayden St. met Terence Finlay, Bishop of asked if I was willing to be considered as a in office he upheld the doctrine and discipline Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 ThereTor onisto, in thnothinge summer of cand idthatate for execut ivewe assistan t acannotnd of the C hufacerch. On leaving office, he officiated 1997. I was beginning my min- archdeacon. The position had become vacant in a same-gender marriage, for which he had In the Diocese of Toronto: istry as the incumbent of St. Joseph of when Archdeacon Colin Johnson was elected to be disciplined by his diocesan bishop, who A community of 254 congregations in 210 parishes covering 26,000 square kilometers. Nazareth, Bramaleahe. wonderful seasons suffrBISHOP’Sagan bishop. 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Continued on Page 5 Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca April 2018 COMMENT TheAnglican 5 What does it mean to care for creation?

BY DIANE MARSHALL are in bondage to a neo-liberal economic government is part of this justice-seeking. model of perpetual growth.” He called us We need to begin to ask ourselves: how do he Anglican Com- instead to remember God’s covenant with we advocate for the earth and safeguard munion’s fifth us – God’s commitment of faithfulness to the integrity of creation? How do we help Mark of Mission his promise, and our commitment to follow. sustain and renew the life of the earth? Tcalls us to “strive The whole created order lives under God’s This fight for the integrity of the earth – to safeguard the integrity grace and under God’s judgement. to wean us off our dependence on oil and of creation and to sustain In 2011, the Primates of the Anglican develop new technologies for sustainable and renew the life of the earth.” But what Communion, meeting in Dublin, issued a sources of energy and conservation – is does it mean to be an earth-keeper, that statement on climate change. It included in many respects analogous to the anti- first mandate given by God to humanity in this call: “We encourage all Anglicans to slavery movement in Britain in the 18th Genesis? recognize that global climatic change is century. The Church and the government In his reflection, Falling in Love with real and that we are contributing to the at the time argued that the economy and The Earth, professor Stephen Scharper of despoiling of creation. We underline the people’s jobs would be sacrificed if slavery the University of Toronto’s School of the increasing urgency of this as we see the were ended. But justice and truth pre- Environment calls us, as Christians, to find impact of climate change in our provinces. vailed, and eventually that evil structure a new perspective where we redefine the We press government, industry and civil was formally ended. meaning of creation care. He writes: has resulted in a cultural acceptance of society on the moral imperative of taking Today, at a time of climate crisis, we who “This perspective suggests that the hu- domination of the earth and its resources. practical steps towards building sustain- are people of hope and followers of Christ’s man strives not for domination of, but for Jesus and his disciples travelled light, so able communities.” call to love justice and seek mercy, must harmony with, the rest of the created world, we must ask ourselves: are we living in a At a meeting in Canterbury in 2017, the speak out on behalf of the creation. We are and that we as humans are participants way that is ultimately sustainable on this Primates once again addressed our chang- members of the “beloved community” that rather than ‘master and commanders’ earth? What are the moral and ethical di- ing climate, speaking about the hurricanes has struggled throughout history for class, within the fabric of creation. This perspec- mensions of what it would mean to build a in the West Indies that caused severe racial and gender equality and justice, in tive also suggests that we can only be fully culture and an economy of sustainability? destruction to homes, crops and infrastruc- the Church and in society. Our voice needs human, and fully true to our Christian Increasingly, international development ture. They spoke about extreme weather in to be heard in advocating for the earth, our calling, when the individual and communal organizations like the Primate’s World other parts of the world, food insecurity in island home in the universe. elements of our social concerns are inte- Relief and Development Fund, World Vi- Africa due to draught, and the disappear- grated to sustain all of creation… We are sion and Doctors Without Borders have ing islands in the South Pacific due to the Diane Marshall is a registered psychothera- being invited to relationship – a relationship begun to report that climate change is a melting of ice in the Antarctic. Thabo Mak- pist, a member of the Diocesan Creation with all of creation that involves affection, major cause of poverty and famine in the goba, the archbishop of Southern Africa, Matters Committee, and parishioner of St. compassion, celebration and joy. We are developing world – especially in the global encouraged his fellow Primates to think Peter and St. Simon the Apostle, Toronto. A invited to fall in love with the Earth.” south – and that the industrialized world is about “caring for where the lambs and the short form of this article is included in a This paradigm shift requires trans- a major contributor to this. vulnerable are, and to make the linkages bulletin insert which, together with other forming our previous understanding of At a conference on the environment in between social justice and climate justice.” resources for Earth Sunday on April 22, can the concept of “progress,” which is our 2011, Dr. David Atkinson, the retired bish- Our Christian calling is to “speak the be downloaded from the diocese’s website at heritage from the industrial revolution and op of the Diocese of Norwich, said, “We truth in love,” so the need to speak to www.toronto.anglican.ca/environment. Here’s why the Church needs generous givers

ast month’s article adjusted for inflation, the percentage of worshipping members, offer meaningful on The Seven Habits THE STEWARD gross family income designated to offer- worship and are present to the missional of Highly Effective tory increased to 1.71 per cent in 2016. needs of their communities have a level By Peter Misiaszek LChurches garnered What we lack is the median gift number. of giving that is consistently well above considerable interest, as This would provide a true indicator of average. evidenced by the emails opportunities, a shrinking congregation giving, as it eliminates the impact of Giving that is exceptional is not and conversations I have and giving that is well below average. those who give very little and those who limited to parishes with very wealthy con- had concerning the topic. Members of the congregation feel tapped gift a lot. gregants. Of the 25 per cent of parishes It seems that most of us are aware of the out. They really want to do better because The diocesan average is only a barome- that are growing in the diocese, many changes taking place in the Church and they can remember a time when their ter with respect to how individuals within are in communities where incomes are in society. The aging of church mem- church did much better. a parish are performing compared to ordinary. But members give – and give bership is paramount – it is evident on Overall, freewill offerings in the dio- other parishes. However, aggregate giving well – because they have been discipled Sunday morning and it appears there cese in 2016 declined by about one per is a poor indicator of generosity because effectively and schooled in the benefits of is more grey hair than any other in our cent ($312,125) from 2015 to $32,508,379. many high-income donors give well above generous living. congregations. These gifts do not include special collec- the diocesan average but the proportion Optimum giving leads to sustained Regardless of who is worshipping on tions, FaithWorks, additional outreach, of their giving is relatively small. and innovative ministry that empowers any given Sunday, everyone in a church capital giving or immemorial donations. We have found that parishes need to an enthusiastic base of volunteers who has the capacity to be generous. Let me In the last six years, the number of givers strive for an average annual gift per per- are committed to missional outreach be clear: the Church needs your financial across the diocese has declined by 17.45 son of about $1,750 to remain healthy. This and a welcoming spirit of hospitality. support. The difference between a parish per cent – a loss greater than the previ- figure represents optimum giving – a level This provides the necessary foundation that is struggling and one that is growing ous 10 years combined. On a per donor of support consistently found in our most that helps foster numeric growth in the often comes down to the availability of basis, the average annual offertory gift successful parishes. Those parishes – congregation. resources. increased to $1,393 in 2016, up from $1,314 both urban and rural – that have a variety Struggling parishes suffer from over- a year earlier. of relevant ministry opportunities, experi- Peter Misiaszek is the diocese’s director of extended volunteers, limited ministry When average household income is ence numeric growth in the number of Stewardship Development. Good is taking place around us Continued from Page 4 often is, into the dream God has.” The The ability to live in community with love of God that seeks to save our world, strength that we can bring each other Church must always provide room and many different views to life, politics and as found in John 3:16. and others. We can provide the example welcome all, irrespective of their perspec- religions, is both a challenge and a rich Let us embrace God’s love and work of how we can love those who differ from tive or understanding of God. Paul under- gift. Our communities continue to become together in providing for harmony and co- us and give attention to improving our stood this when he wrote to the Galatians: very diverse. We do not all need to think existence as God’s beloved. As believers brokenness. The resurrection means the “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is and speak alike. God has wonderfully of the resurrection community, may we setting free of all that once imprisoned us no longer slave or free, there is no longer made us for God’s self and each other. by our living model what we promise in and living in the hope and comfort that male or female; for all of you are one in When we are unable to be respectful of our Baptismal Covenant, “to respect the “because He lives I can face tomorrow.” Christ Jesus” 3:28. One of the great chal- those who are different from us, life can dignity of every human being.” The Christian witness we carry out is in lenges of our times is how can we be more become very difficult and intolerable. We, the people of God, can point the the Name of our Loving, Liberating and inclusive in our nation, provinces, commu- That is why we hold to the belief and way forward that reveals the unity that Life-giving God, Creator, Redeemer and nities, organizations and churches. understanding that ultimately it is the we are given, and can celebrate the Sustainer. 6 TheAnglican INTERVIEW April 2018 I dived into the Anglican Church

The Rev. James Liu is an assistant Very Rev. Douglas Stoute, the curate at St. James Cathedral, former Dean of the cathedral, leading the Mandarin Ministry. taught me three words or iden- tities to remember: watcher, Working with Morning Wang, interpreter and weaver. I think who is soon to be ordained a these are especially important deacon, I have established and aspects of my ministry. How to continue to develop the Manda- watch for people? No one can rin Ministry, serving all Chinese exist alone by himself. But it is people in the Diocese of Toronto. very difficult to establish a core I also assist with the cathedral’s team. How to interpret our faith English language services and from one culture to another, or to pastoral work. people who have no background of Christianity? How to weave a As a theology student and a Chi- big family together from a more nese person, I started to reflect inclusive theological grounding? on trans-cultural ministry and These are all the challenging top- how to bring the gospel to more ics that I am dealing with at the people in Toronto’s multicul- moment. tural environment. I believe that all ministry development should be I was born in Tianjin, China and based not only on clear theologi- started my own IT business dur- cal thought but also on research ing university there. I also joined and a detailed plan. Many of the a church and took a leadership Chinese people we meet who are role in the choir. Later, I taught new to Toronto have no Christian at a Christian training centre in background, so we developed what Fujian Province, China. While I call the “cathedral model” of there, I studied liturgy and found ministry. This involves the tra- that the Anglican faith was the ditional Anglican treasures of best expression of faith for me. At scripture, tradition and reason, but the same time, I started to seek also liturgy, architecture, spiritual confirmation. I went to Singapore devotion and teaching the basics and Malaysia to be confirmed in of Christianity and Anglicanism. the Anglican Church, but my at- Using this model, we started tempts failed because no bishop the Mandarin Ministry in 2014, knew me. When I came to Canada, first meeting at the local Tim Hor- I was confirmed and dived into tons and then in the second-floor the Anglican Church. I studied kitchen at the Cathedral Centre, theology and was ordained to the then the boardroom, then the lec- priesthood in February of this year. ture room, and now we have our I believe that God’s calling for me service every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. James Liu (left) with people from the Mandarin Ministry after his ordination to the priesthood at St. James to serve in the Anglican Church in the cathedral’s sanctuary. Cathedral. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON is clear and strong. Our congregation started with one person and now averages about 50 on a Sunday. After the service, we have a time for theo- p.m. and all are welcome. In ad- Over the next five years I’d like logical education and training. We dition to the Mandarin Ministry to improve my knowledge of also have a Sunday School and a congregation at the cathedral, theology. I’d also like to share choir. Each year, more than 10 there is one at St. George on Yonge the “cathedral model” of ministry Making the decision to people are baptized. This model of and another that has started at with others, so that more and more sell your home can be ministry has brought more people St. Thomas, Huron Street, led by Anglican churches can reach new to know Jesus and join the Church, Michael Liu. people and grow. overwhelming. entering God’s presence and love The spiritual growth of our through his blessings. brothers and sisters in Christ is In John 9, after the blind man My team and I will help you to de-clutter, stage, list and sell The Mandarin Ministry also of- evident, and their Anglican iden- receives his sight, he says, “One your home for the best possible price and … help you to find fers Taize services in English and tities are confirmed. From loving thing I do know, that though I and move to your next home! Mandarin on the first Tuesday of God to loving Church to loving was blind, now I see.” That is my every month at the cathedral and neighbours, we have become a favourite verse from scripture. I Call Max at 416.222.2600 Max Wynter—Broker of Record on the first Thursday of every healthy, growing church. think we’re all in a process of see- [email protected] Re/Max Realtron Wynter Inc., Brokerage month at St. George on Yonge, ing more clearly. Through Christ, Toronto. Both services start at 7 At my ordination service, the our lives are transformed.

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Elisa Mateus (right) converted her living room in Mozambique into a café and now employs five people. Grant makes

Midwives from Mexico, Peru and Canada meet at the International Congress of Midwives in Toronto. PHOTOS COURTESY OF impact in Africa, PWRDF Kayonza and Kirehe districts. The agency also bought an ambulance and assigned it to one of the remot- Americas est districts, so women could safely get to a clinic to deliver their babies.

Solar suitcases in Mozambique Women, children helped PWDF partner EHALE used the Continued from Page 1 clinics can deliver services around funds to buy and install 30 solar the clock, including night births. suitcases in rural clinics that do not are over. PWRDF is very thankful More than 400 pregnant women have electricity. In the past, nurses to the diocese for its generous gift were referred to receive services. and midwives would hold cellphones and the lasting impact it is having New water wells are making safe in their mouths and use its light to towards alleviating poverty in tar- drinking water available to more help them see to deliver babies in get countries.” than 33,000 people in 20 villages in the dark – sometimes as many as 10 PWRDF used the grant for Tunduru. Women and girls must in a night. The risks of infection and its maternal, newborn and child no longer walk for hours each day obstetric complications were very health program called All Mothers to fetch water, which exposes them high. A solar suitcase – mounted and Children Count. The $500,000 to risk of rape and other violent to the wall and attached to solar grant was matched by $3 million attacks; now it takes about 20 to 30 panels on the roof – provides medi- Diane Jacovella, Canada’s deputy minister for International Development from Global Affairs Canada, which minutes, and girls can go to school. cal lighting and power for mobile (centre), learns how a solar suitcase is helping to improve medical care for gives $6 for every $1 that PWRDF The grant also enabled PWRDF communication, laptop computers mothers and their newborn children in Mozambique. contributes to the program. The to organize a trip to Tanzania to see and a fetal doppler with recharge- program is being implemented in the work in Masasi first-hand. The able batteries. Clinics with solar food stands, catering, hairdress- Initiatives is working with KINAL Rwanda, Tanzania, Mozambique delegation included a videographer suitcases registered 7,161 nocturnal ing and more. Some of the women Antzetik in Mexico and CHIRAPAQ and Burundi with local partners who produced two videos (both births last year, and 31 babies were are now paying university fees for Indigenous Women group in Peru who are focused on health and available for viewing on PWRDF’s resuscitated. EHALE was also able their children. Other women are to develop a midwifery curriculum food security. YouTube channel), as well as Elin to equip 27 health clinics with baby able to cover medical expenses and that affirms and validates Indig- Here’s a summary of how the Goulden, the Social Justice and Ad- scales, patient beds and mattresses, improve their housing. Many have enous midwifery best practices Our Faith-Our Hope grant made vocacy consultant for the Diocese sterilizers and other medical dis- become employers, contributing throughout the Americas. The a world of difference: of Toronto. posal products. to the development of the local grant enabled partners to compile economy. The loans range from examples of Indigenous midwifery Medical equipment in Burundi Equipment for Rwanda Micro-finance in Mozambique $500 to $2,000 with an interest rate curricula developed by and for Village Health Works, a partner PWRDF partner Partners in Health/ The Our Faith-Our Hope grant of 4 per cent, compared to the local Indigenous learners in Nunavik, of PWRDF, operates in 18 villages Inshuti Mu Buzima used the funds provided funding for 392 women bank institutional rate of 25 per cent Manitoba and Six Nations in On- in the provinces of Vyanda and to buy equipment such as an an- to start or run a business through or more. The delinquency rate is tario. Partners also presented find- Rumonge. They used the funds esthesia machine, fetal monitor- CCM Pemba, a micro-finance initia- 0.0 per cent. ings in Toronto at the International to buy a polymerase chain reac- ing machine, hospital beds and tive in Pemba, Mozambique. The Congress of Midwives last April. tion machine (PCR), as well as to incubators. The equipment was loans have enabled women to build Indigenous midwifery in help build a nutrition centre and distributed to 43 health centres and and expand businesses that include Americas Janice Biehn is the communica- a house for nurses. The PCR ma- three hospitals in Burera, Southern restaurants, convenience stores, Ryerson University’s Aboriginal tions coordinator for PWRDF. chine, located in the main clinic in Kigutu, is the only one of its kind in Burundi. It is essential in help- ing assess the status of HIV/AIDS patients and their treatment proto- col, especially in pregnant women and children with HIV/AIDS. The housing facilities for nurses have allowed the clinic to retain more skilled health staff, who are provid- ing around-the-clock service for patients. The new on-site nutrition centre diagnosed and treated 2,233 children for malnutrition last year.

Solar panels in Tanzania PWRDF’s partner in Tanzania is the Diocese of Masasi. Funds were used to equip 12 rural clinics in the district of Tunduru with solar panels, which provide reliable, affordable and clean energy. The Indigenous midwives in Mexico participate in a workshop. Villagers in Tunduru in Tanzania celebrate the opening of a water well. 8 TheAnglican NEWS April 2018

DEFT HAND Toronto Mayor John Tory flips pancakes on Shrove Tuesday at St. Cuthbert, Leaside as local councillor Jon Burnside looks on. Mayor Tory deftly flipped pancakes while fielding questions from the media, then chatted to guests about issues of the day. The event included entertainment and the ever popular “pancake flipping” races around the room.PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

Clockwise from top left: Sylvia Keesmaat leads the workshop, ‘Finding God and Ourselves in the Wilderness’; Anglicans look area day participants take part in the Eucharist at St. Peter, Cobourg; the Rev. David Bryan Hoopes, OHC, speaks about prayer and spiritual practices; Bishop Riscylla Walsh, area bishop of to wilderness Trent-Durham; Barbara Raymond of Christ Memorial, Oshawa speaks while holding the Talking Piece, from a First Nations tradition of holding a feather to be the only one who can talk, during for inspiration a workshop. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON Cobourg church hosts area day

BY MIKE WINTERBURN ples on a timeline, it quickly became our prayer.” ANGLICANS from parishes across apparent that the wilderness is a In the discussion circle on “Par- Trent-Durham looked to the wilder- recurring theme throughout the ishes in the Wilderness,” Bill Bickle, ness for inspiration during their entire Bible. “The story continually ODT, and Anne Martin discussed annual area day discussions at goes to places of deep darkness, techniques they use to encourage St. Peter, Cobourg on March 3. but it’s in these places where God restorative discussions in churches The theme was “Church in the works for redemption,” she said. facing disagreements. “Just like our Wilderness: Hearing God’s Call in The Rev. David Bryan Hoopes, relationship with God is a conver- the 21st Century.” OHC, led a discussion on “Prayer sation, so is our relationship with In her homily, Bishop Riscylla and Spiritual Practices in the Wil- a congregation,” said Mr. Bickle. Shaw challenged participants to derness.” He emphasized the im- The area day’s 104 attendees see how a wilderness experience portance of really wanting to be benefitted from an area-wide team can lead to transformation and with God. “It shouldn’t just be, in of organizers led by the Rev. Bryce testimony. “The favour of God will the words of our lovely Prayer Book, Sangster and about 15 local volun- change lives,” she said. “Do you ‘bounden duty and service,’” he said. teers from St. Peter’s. “We’ve got believe it?” As well, he spoke of the value in a great facility and we’re glad to In a session on “Finding God understanding which activities are host,” said the Rev. Canon Richard and Ourselves in the Wilderness,” most meaningful for us as individu- Miller, priest-in-charge. Sylvia Keesmaat asked people to als. “It is important to grasp what brainstorm stories from scripture really works for us. Is it music? Is it Mike Winterburn is a member where people found themselves walking? Is it poetry? Is it serving of St. Martin, Bay Ridges in there. When they put these exam- in the soup kitchen? Our lives are Pickering. April 2018 NEWS TheAnglican 9

Healey Willan’s eldest grandson Peter Willan (centre left) and great grandson enjoy the concert.

Organist Simon Walker acknowledges choristers in the organ loft as, from left, Canon Giles Bryant, Andrew Adair and Matthew Larkin look on. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON Tribute to Healey Willan strikes right note Evening devoted to composer’s church music Canon Giles Bryant shares anecdotes about Healey Willan’s life and music with BY DIANA SWIFT beautification and enhancement including the Candlemas introit, the audience. of church services,” said Canon “We Have Waited, O God.” THE ascetic apse of St. Mary Mag- Bryant. After the choir sang Dr. Willan’s dalene, Toronto, dominated by its The program featured three gen- melodic rendition of the mysti- immense rood cross, supplied a res: choral music, organ composi- cal Revelations-based anthem striking backdrop to Willan 50, a tions and Gregorian plainchant. “I looked, and Behold a White musical tribute on the 50th anniver- According to Canon Bryant, Dr. cloud,” the second featured or- sary of the death of Healey Willan, Willan loved plainchant and led ganist, Simon Walker, played the the influential Anglo-Canadian the way in its return to Anglican composer’s “Introduction, Passa- composer. liturgy in Canada. caglia, and Fugue in E flat minor,” Born in 1880 in Balham, England, The concert opened with Dr. Wil- which has been called the most Dr. Willan moved to Canada in 1913 lan’s choral piece for the Feast of significant example of the genre and bequeathed a prolific multi- Dedication, “Behold, the Tabernacle since Bach. genre legacy of some 850 musical of God Is with Men,” and closed According to Canon Bryant’s works. In addition to appointments with the vocal prelude and fugue biographical account, Dr. Willan at the University of Toronto, the “Gloria Deo Per Immensa Saecula,” was challenged to write this work then Toronto Conservatory of Mu- sung by choristers from St. Mary after a companion at a recital fea- sic, and St. Paul, Bloor Street, the Magdalene and St. Thomas, Huron turing a German passacaglia said virtuoso organist served for 47 Street and conducted by the latter that only a Teutonic mind was years as music director of St. Mary church’s music director, Matthew capable of a composition of this Magdalene, for which he composed Larkin. type, which consists of a set of a large body of liturgical music. The program also featured Dr. variations above a fixed-pedal bass “Willan was a humble genius Willan’s beautiful setting of Isaac line. “His reaction was apoplectic,” and is considered the dean of Ca- Watts’s 18th century hymn “Christ said Canon Bryant, and the result nadian composers,” said Canon Hath a Garden.” was this Bach-like “staggeringly Giles Bryant, a former organist and Mr. Larkin performed the first marvellous work… with 17 varia- Matthew Larkin conducts the combined choirs of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto music director at the church and organ work on the program, Dr. tions of incredible ingenuity… and and St. Thomas, Huron Street. the master of ceremonies at the Willan’s “Prelude and Fugue in C a fugue using the same subjects as packed Feb. 16 concert. Drawing on Minor,” published in 1909 in No- the passacaglia,” he said. a biography by Frederick Clarke, vello’s series of virtuoso organ Noting that Dr. Willan’s music Dr. Willan’s eldest grandson and centre. “I have absolutely no idea Canon Bryant included lively ob- works. Thanks to a large video remains integrally woven into his great-grandson. what provoked them but, by God, servations on Dr. Willan’s life as screen, the audience was able to the fabric of worship at St. Mary Andrew Adair, the music direc- they got a wonderful piece out it!” an artist and interspersed them follow the complex keyboarding Magdalene, the Rev. Canon David tor at St. Mary Magdalene, played said Canon Bryant. Dr. Willan ap- with his own expert commentary. of the double-fugue composition, Harrison, incumbent, read praise the third organ composition, Dr. parently composed the fugue after Over his artistic life, Dr. Wil- described by Canon Bryant as “a for Dr. Willan’s achievements from Willan’s “Passacaglia and Fugue a comment by a fellow organist that lan turned his versatile hand to grand, sweeping piece with huge the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, a in E Minor,” written in 1959 and no one could write in five parts opera, orchestral and band music, drama borne along with very, very former governor general of Canada. reminiscent in technique to the C any more. “Well, poppycock,” the tone poems, string quartets and at confident harmony and daring He also read an affecting account minor composition of 1909. supreme contrapuntalist allegedly least 66 songs. “Tonight, though, chromatic inflections.” of her father’s last hours by his “Gloria Deo,” the closing vocal replied, and the result was this on this anniversary we celebrate From the organ loft, the gallery only daughter, Mary Willan Ma- piece, was written in 1950 and, transporting polyphonic fugue. Continued on Page 9 his achievement as a preeminent and ritual choirs of St. Mary Magda- son, from her memoir The Well- inexplicably, commissioned by the composer of music created for the lene chanted Gregorian plainsong, Tempered Listener, and introduced Village of Forest Hill’s community Diana Swift is a freelance writer. 10 TheAnglican NEWS April 2018 BRIEFLY Youth invited to national gathering Registration is open for CLAY, a national gathering of Lutheran and Anglican youth age 14- 19 taking place Aug. 15-19 in Thunder Bay. Participants will encounter scripture in meaningful ways, experience ancient and modern ways of worship, learn together in special interest forums and make connections with youth from all over Canada. For more information, visit the CLAY website, www.claygathering.ca. Archbishop’s Easter message on video Archbishop Colin Johnson will share his thoughts on Easter through video again this year. His Easter message will appear on the diocese’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels during Holy Week, as well as on the home page of the diocesan website, www.to- ronto.anglican.ca. This is the fourth year in a row the Archbishop has filmed an Easter video. Previous years’ messages have focused on Easter morning, Good Friday and Maundy Thursday. Last year’s video MEETING JESUS was viewed more than 24,000 times. Anglicans share their thoughts on Jesus Christ at St. Olave, Swansea in Toronto on the first night of Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John, a six-week Lenten journey of prayer, reflection and drawing closer to God. Hundreds of people across the diocese in February and March took part in the program, either in groups in churches or on their own. The series, created by the Society of St. John the Evangelist and Virginia Theological Seminary, included a short daily video, prayers Videos explore and journaling. In private devotions, study groups and online, participants focused on the words of John, renewing their acquaintance with the crucified and risen episcopal ministry Messiah and deepening their understanding of God’s redeeming love for humanity. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON The diocese’s Synod will convene on June 9 at St. James Cathedral Leaders urged to For more information, visit the located behind the Eaton Centre. Anglicans gather for to elect a coadjutor bishop, who attend workshops Parish Leadership Workshops conference on prayer will succeed Archbishop Colin page on the diocese’s website, Conference explores Johnson as Bishop of Toronto upon Clergy and parish leaders (church- www.toronto.anglican.ca. The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer his retirement. To help members wardens, treasurers, etc.) who the Eucharist (AFP) is hosting a conference called of Synod discern God’s call for the have not already attended one Good Friday walk Liturgy Canada is hosting “Real “Oh My God!: The Priority of Church, the Nominations Commit- of the diocese’s parish leader- Presence: Sharing the Meal,” the Prayer” from June 4-8 at St. John’s tee has developed Episcopal Min- ship workshops are encouraged explores poverty fourth of five conferences on re- College, Winnipeg. Participants istry, a document that outlines the to do so. Topics include insurance This year’s Ecumenical Good Fri- newing eucharistic worship from will discern the ongoing mission responsibilities and gifts required and risk mitigation, real property day Walk for Justice will begin at gathering to sending. It will take and ministry of the AFP and share for the ministry of the Bishop of management, parish finances and 2 p.m. on March 30 at Holy Trin- place on April 28 at 9 a.m. at St. in conversation with Primate Fred Toronto. It will be accompanied by human resources. The dates for ity, Trinity Square, Toronto. The John the Baptist, Dixie, 719 Dundas Hiltz and many local leaders. Reg- a series of video clips highlighting the two remaining workshops are: theme is “Dimensions of Poverty.” St. E., Mississauga. The cost is istration costs $250, which includes the various aspects of episcopal • York-Scarborough: April 7, The Rev. Maggie Helwig, incum- $35 per person, $125 for a parish accommodations and some meals. ministry. For more details on the 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. bent of St. Stephen in-the-Fields, team of up to five people ($25 for Travel costs exceeding $500 will be nomination process, the list of Andrew, Scarborough. Toronto, author, poet, activist and each additional member) or $25 reimbursed for one representative nominees and key dates leading • York-Credit Valley: April 7, chair of the diocese’s Social Justice for students. Learn more on the per diocese. Registration closes up to Synod, visit the diocese’s 12:30-4:30 p.m. at St. John the and Advocacy Committee, will be Liturgy Canada website, www. May 1. Visit AFP’s website, www. website, www.toronto.anglican.ca. Baptist, Dixie. the closing speaker. Holy Trinity is liturgy.ca. anglicanprayer.org. Toronto priest elected next Bishop of Niagara

THE Rev. Canon Susan Bell, the Bishop-elect Bell was presented College within the Toronto School diocese’s canon missioner and to those gathered as they broke of Theology. She is married with a former chaplain at Havergal out into a jubilant singing of the four children. College in Toronto for 10 years, hymn “Praise God from whom all In an interview with the An- was elected coadjutor bishop of blessings flow.” In her remarks to glican Journal, Bishop-elect Bell the Diocese of Niagara on March the Synod, she focused on words said her election was a “full-circle 3. She will succeed Bishop Michael of gratitude, beginning by thank- moment. My family are all from, Bird as the 12th Bishop of Niagara ing all candidates who let their and still in, Niagara… I know and when he steps down in June. name stand for election. love that region in the Church.” Born and raised in Hamilton, Bishop-elect Bell was ordained Her consecration is tentatively Bishop-elect Bell will be the first in the Diocese of Toronto in 1997 set to take place May 5, followed woman to serve as Niagara’s di- and, in addition to her role as by a transitionary period, after ocesan bishop since the diocese canon missioner, is an honorary which she will assume the full was founded in 1875. She was assistant at St. James Cathedral responsibilities of diocesan bishop elected on the fifth ballot during and an associate priest at St. on June 1. Her election was unani- an electoral Synod at Christ’s Martin in-the-Fields, Toronto. mously confirmed by the House Bishop-elect Susan Bell preaches at St. James Cathedral in 2017. PHOTO BY Church Cathedral in Hamilton. She is also a Ph.D. candidate in of Bishops of the Ecclesiastical MICHAEL HUDSON As the results were announced, Church History at St. Michael’s Province of Ontario. April 2018 AnglicanClassifieds 11

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SINCE the sixth century, St. Ben- edict’s Rule has guided individuals and groups of people to live well in community by engaging members in a balanced life of prayer, work, study and leisure. St. Benedict invites his readers to “listen with the ear of your heart,” an invitation that is welcomed in a noisy world. This early monastic rule is part of the wisdom tradition of Christianity and is firmly rooted in, and inspired by, the scriptures. Despite its an- tiquity, it remains fresh for our time, for it is primarily a guide to daily life lived in Christ; it is a call The labyrinth and chapel at the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine’s convent in Toronto. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON to live such a life extraordinarily well with others. order based in Toronto, is planting bear witness to the program’s in- new insights and new ways to look community already engaged daily Living is often a hectic exist- new seeds of community life and imitable value. at not just God, but myself and my in those very things and who have ence. Despite being instantly con- mission, renewing the monastic Christine Stoll, a former math community and the people who are insights to share? nected to people and events half- life both in the church and for the teaching assistant, found the Ben- in my community.” The 2018-2019 cohort begins in way around the world through church. edictine balance of the Sisters’ life Those who participate in the September. A woman interested in technology, individuals can feel The 11-month Companions formative. “I think living here, for Companions program step into a exploring the Companions program increasingly disconnected from program, an initiative of SSJD me, has been good and healing,” she challenging daily rhythm of prayer, may request a program description, others. While the internet offers begun in 2016, invites women of said. “In terms of discernment, I study and service – and no doubt, application and further information an online community for every any denomination, age 21 and up, wasn’t expecting to have everything participants will be surprised by from the Companions’ coordinator, interest, it lacks tangible, in-depth to spend a year in spiritual forma- all figured out at the end of this what they discover about them- the Rev. Canon Sister Constance human interaction. Though prod- tion – learning to pray, serving year, but I think I have a clearer selves. Alongside their personal Joanna Gefvert, by emailing cj@ ucts such as FaceTime and Skype others and studying while living sense of what it is I need to do.” spiritual quest, a key aspect of ssjd.ca or phoning 416-226-2201, ext. offer visual community in real time, among the Sisters in intentional Another participant, Amanda being a Companion is committing 316. Applications will be considered the warmth of human proximity community at their convent. Avery, a director of a program for to a life lived fully, faithfully and anytime before June 15. remains illusive. Why would anyone, much less low-income children in Halifax, authentically with others. Commu- Today, many Christians are seek- a woman in her 20s or 30s, want to described her time in the program nity life, both inside a convent or The Rev. Frances Drolet Smith is ing fresh ways to express ancient embark on such an adventure? The as “exciting, stressful… yet joyful.” out in the world, calls us to be our the rector of St. Alban’s Anglican truths. The Sisterhood of St. John experiences of those who embraced She went on to say, “The experience best selves. Where better to discern Church in Dartmouth, N.S. and the Divine (SSJD), an Anglican the program in its inaugural year has changed me and has given me gifts and explore call than within a an oblate of SSJD.

they all crammed into the lobby and the healing that is happening government support and private of Edmonton; Corinna Kubos, of of the Interfaith Chapel – all to by way of the therapy animals.” donations. But the mission was Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; and CANADA pet some animals!” she says. The Diocesan Post named as one of the beneficiaries Jenny Stuart, of St. Albert, Alta., Pet Café has been maintaining of 2016’s Bishop’s Action Appeal, were commissioned as licensed its popularity since it opened, Warming centre an annual call for donations to the lay evangelists at a service at Ed- she adds. diocese, and it was able to extend monton’s All Saints’ Cathedral in BRIEFS Ms. Dantzer says the “over- open all week its nights of operation. January. whelming” response to the café has MONTREAL - A warming centre The centre welcomes an average In a homily, the Rev. Tim Ches- University chaplain made her realize that university run by a Montreal mission is open of 95 people or more per night, terton, the diocese’s warden of lay draws throngs students “need effective gateways more days of the winter this year, depending on the weather. evangelists, said Anglicans have to help release some of the stress partly as a result of donations to Homeless people in Montreal not always been enthusiastic about with pets they carry, either through social- an appeal by the diocese. St. Mi- sometimes avoid sleeping in shel- evangelism, which, he said, is a VICTORIA - An Anglican chap- izing or through the hands-on chael’s Mission, an agency that ters that do not allow them to leave gift of Christ. “Some people see lain at the University of Victoria, experience with the pets.” provides services to Montreal’s once they have been accepted for evangelists as a nuisance, or an B.C., says she has been attracting She adds, “The animals provide poor and homeless, is operating the night. But the warming centre embarrassment, or a theological students to the university’s Inter- a natural ‘icebreaker’ and, as a its warming centre seven nights a at St. Michael’s Mission is unusual anachronism. But we’re here to faith Chapel with a weekly event result, the atmosphere is one of week this winter, from 9 p.m. until 6 in that it allows its clients to leave receive that gift and celebrate it centred around animals. relaxation, peace and emotional a.m., Dec. 1 to April 30. In previous and return during the night, if together,” he said. Since Sept. 6, 2017, Ruth Dantzer connection.” years, the centre was open only they wish. The three new lay evangelists has been operating what she calls a Ms. Dantzer says the event has when temperatures fell below -20 Montreal Anglican will serve as volunteers in their “Pet Café” – a one-and-a-half-hour allowed her to make contact with C, which worked out to about 25 home parishes in a number of out- time slot when people are free to students and let them know she’s nights last year. Diocese commissions reach activities, he said. Mr. Ches- drop in to be with therapy animals there if they need support. But it The mission is located in St. terton designed the course after brought by volunteers. To her has great value in itself, too, she John the Evangelist Anglican first lay evangelists visiting three Church of England surprise, the opening of the Pet says. “There is something spiritual Church and is supported by the EDMONTON - The Diocese of Ed- dioceses in 2012. He plans to start Café drew nearly 200 students, happening at each Pet Café – the Diocese of Montreal. Last year, the monton has commissioned the first the next course in the Diocese of she says. hospitality that is extended, the mission was facing a deficit partly graduates of its fledgling program Edmonton in fall 2018. “Students lined up to get in and connections that are being made because of the loss of $70,000 in in lay evangelism. Alison Hurlburt, The Messenger

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