JOY AT VESTRY? LENTEN REFLECTIONS SEEDS OF THE FUTURE CHURCH Congregational coaches: JOY as Huron Social & Ecological Justice Church as granary and green- in "J" for "Jesus first", "O" for "Oth- initiative and Lenten events in house: Ven. Graham Bland's ers second", "Y" –"Yourself last". Waterloo and London deaneries. take on stewardship. Page 4 Page 3 Page 10 uron hurch ews HANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON • Huron ChurchC News is a section of the Anglican Journal • M A R C H 2 0 2 0 N

TODD TOWNSHEND SEATED AS THE NEW BISHOP OF HURON Photo: MJ Idzerda/Huron Church News The moment the newly seated bishop comes face to face for the first time with his flock: St. Paul's Cathedral in London, Ontario on January 25, 2020.

Grace to you and peace! That is my first From the very first steps elected the head of the Angli- rchbishop Linda and incantations of the ritual can Church of Canada in July Nicholls could not hide wish for everyone – that we lead all the of smudging all through the last year. Aher excitement: "I have never things we do by seeking God's grace and Bishop-elect’s presentation, Todd Townshend was or- seen the cathedral so full! The peace for everybody. examination and consecration, dained deacon and priested in joy in the loud 'IT IS!’ when the cathedral church reacted as 1992. He has served as rector people replied to the question – Rt. Rev. Bishop Todd Townshend one body. The Cathedral Dean in different parishes in Huron. ‘Is it your will that we ordain after the service on January 25, 2020 then escorted the newly conse- Dr. Townshend has a long ac- Todd a bishop?’ and their ‘WE crated bishop to the Cathedra ademic record that started with WILL!’ when asked if they On Saturday, January 25, the jurisdictions in Canada – Bish- and seated him there. The Right university instructor positions would support him!” Cathedral church – the oldest op Michael Pryse (Lutheran Reverend Dr. Todd Townshend th in 1999. He was Associate Pro- This acknowledgment coming sacral structure in downtown Church), President Joyce Payne became the 14 Bishop of from Bishop Todd Townshend’s London, Ontario – was full. and Rev. Michelle Down (Unit- Huron. fessor of Contextual Theology predecessor on the throne of More than 700 people from ed Church) and Bishop Fabbro Dr. Townshend was elected at Huron University College Huron – and now the Primate across the Diocese filled the (Roman-Catholic Church). Bishop of Huron on October from 2011 to 2013 and served of the Anglican Church of pews and several rows of extra The Metropolitan of the 26, 2019 among five candidates as the Dean of the Faculty of Canada – tells it all: the service chairs at the back of the nave. Province of Ontario, Archbish- by the diocesan synod con- Theology at Huron College of the ordination, consecration op Anne Garmond was the Pre- vened at St. Paul’s Cathedral in from 2013 to the end of 2019. th Present and participating in and seating of the 14 Bishop of this service were 22 bishops of sider and Chief Consecrator. London, Ontario. He succeeds Huron at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Todd Townshend's sister, Ms. to the throne of Huron after his See more: ALL IS WELL the Anglican Church of Canada IN HURON, p. 6-7 January 25, 2020 had a feeling as well as Bishop Marinez from Andra O'Neill was the preacher. predecessor Linda Nicholls was of being something really spe- Amazonia, Huron's companion cial in real time. diocese. The current Primate of This can partly be explained by the fact that the Townshend the Anglican Church was part name represents a significant of the service, also her prede- part of Huron's history, with cessor, Archbishop Fred Hiltz. two bishops serving as suffra- Huron's retired bishops came to participate embodying the Rev. Canon gans: William (1955-1967) and Dr. Robert Robert (1984-2002) – Bishop continuity of the diocesan Todd Todd's grandfather and father. episcopal ministry: The Most Townshend But with the newly seated Reverend Percy O'Driscoll (the was ordained, bishop there is a definite air tenth Bishop of Huron); The consecrated of looking into the future and Right Reverend Robert F. Ben- and seated as being open to the challenges of nett (the 12th Bishop of Huron) the 14th Bishop the world. This quality captured and Rt. Rev. Terry Dance who of Huron in the attention of several major served as the Suffragan Bishop front of more media outlets in his very first from 2009 to 2015. than 700 week on the job – a task he han- Also present were repre- faithful. dled with ease and engagement. sentatives of other Christian PAGE 2 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A R C H 2 0 2 0

The marks of God's mission: part one Huron

are supposed to do. All of these Church “marks” are impossible without God’s prior action—without News Bishop God’s activity in mission within creation. Todd So, what is God’s mission? Volume 70, Number 3 Townshend What are the many ways in which we can articulate and proclaim this? What are the Submissions

Marks of GOD’s Mission? Huron Church News welcomes hanksgiving and praise. news articles, commentaries, Let’s continue this conversa- This was my first response those of you who gave so gener- diocese. I support this fully. photographs and story ideas. Tto our celebration on January • We proclaim the Good News tion over the months to come. Publication is at the discretion ously to outfit me in episcopal 25 at St. Paul’s Cathedral as I gear. These gifts will be worn, I of the Kingdom Scan the holy scriptures and of the editor. was ordained bishop and seated pray, in a way that will always the tradition of the church and th • We teach, baptize and nurture gather from the patterns and as the 14 Bishop of Huron. point to God’s Word and Spirit new believers It was a very beautiful mo- in our midst. To be “clothed” by proclamations a list of clear Editor ment in which the Holy Spirit members of this diocese, and by • We respond to human need by statements that may reveal the Davor Milicevic of God conducted a liturgy of friends from beyond, is a most loving service ongoing mission of God. Think [email protected] healing, upbuilding, strength- holy gift. Thank you so very of Creation, think of “the fall”, 519-434-6893, ext. 251 • We seek to transform unjust think of the calling of Israel to ening, and sending — and not much. structures of society, to chal- c/o Huron Church House be a light to the nations, think 190 Queens Ave. just for me. So many of you My thanksgiving and praise lenge violence of every kind and have let me know how it was is directed to all of those whom of the Christian “key” to under- London, ON to pursue peace and reconcilia- standing and entering it all— N6A 6H7 a meaningful day in your own I mention (and cherish) in the tion ministry and walk with Jesus. I preceding reflections but, of the life, death, and resurrection am so grateful to all those who course, every good gift comes • We strive to safeguard the in- of Jesus. We can pray with these prepared for the day — a huge from God. The God who has a tegrity of creation and sustain thoughts in mind. Together we Deadline job done with cheer and excel- mission within the created or- and renew the life of the earth can broaden our focus to see Friday, February 28 lence. My thanks to the people der and within our church. The We have learned a very what God has done, what God for the April edition (primarily women, thanks be God who rightly deserves our important thing about our is doing, and what God prom- to God!) who planned and lead thanks and praise. For the next purpose in life when we can act ises to do. These will reveal the the liturgy, to the visiting bish- couple of months, I’d like to ask in these ways. The part that is marks of God’s mission for our Subscriptions ops, to the Dean and Cathedral the members of this diocese to missing, however, is that God’s time and place. May this focus To subscribe, unsubscribe, community, to the whole dio- consider the following. own mission is often assumed, show us again and again the change address or name, report cese for your faith and service. We continue to be shaped by implied, or completely forgotten source and goal of our lives. a delivery problem, contact: Circulation Department I would also like to thank the “Marks of Mission” in our as we focus on the things WE + Todd 1-866-924-9192, ext. 245 or 259 Fax: 416-925-8811 Email: circulation@national. anglican.ca Lent: the slow approach to Easter Via Web: www.anglicanjournal. com/subscribe Anglican find that one of the most diffi- Renewal and reorientation cult lessons to learn is sharing. in our relationship with God, Individual suggested donation: ellowship Apparently, it doesn’t get any His world and our neighbours $15 per year in Canada. F easier for adults. We still want through prayer and prayer in $23 in U.S. and overseas. to acquire and keep things. Lent action is the goal of Lent. The of Prayer is the time to let go and share. waterwheel slowly and steadily God provided resources for will move toward Easter. 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Lent is the Publisher slow approach to Easter. We’ve the time to begin meditation The Right Reverend come down from the joy of in one of its many forms or to Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Presents examine our baptismal cove- The Bishop of Huron’s Prayer Conference 2020 Todd Townshend Christmas and Epiphany and Bishop of Huron are now into the steady upward nant more thoroughly to see if we are fulfilling our part of the Diocese of Huron movement toward Easter day. Prayerfully Engaging the Huron Church House The word Lent is derived from contract and where we have 190 Queens Avenue an old English word for spring, fallen short. Five Marks of Mission London, Ontario N6A 6H7 recognizing that Lent is the Fasting can be thought of as Phone: 519-434-6893 time of year when our natural prayer in action, a discipline world changes from the somber that teaches us to focus on the browns and greys of winter to abundance of God’s world. 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Lent is a good In the Five Marks of Mission we see a holistic approach to mission as Printer complete the preparation. time to acknowledge the errors we strive to live out of these Marks and allow them to inform and Printed and mailed by Webnews Printing Traditionally, there are three in our use of these resources direct both our individual choices and the ministries taking place within our parishes. Join us as together we consider just what it is to North York, Ontario aspects to the Lenten prepara- and see where we can reduce prayerfully engage these Marks. A variety of speakers will be joining tion for Easter, prayer, fasting our footprint in God’s world. us for the day to lead us through conversations and practices related and almsgiving. Together, they Climate change and the resul- to these Five Marks. To register please contact: the Rev’d Kim Metelka This newspaper is printed on represent our personal relation- tant economic migration with at [email protected] or by calling/texting 519-980-4545. partially recycled paper using ship with God, our relationship all its problems might be im- vegetable-based inks. with His world, and our rela- proved somewhat if we fasted a tionship with others. For most bit more. of us, prayer is a daily conver- Almsgiving is another form sation with God. Lenten prayer of prayer in action. Children M A R C H 2 0 2 0 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 3 Spiritual practices in everyday living Lenten reflection and the guest presenters are Rev. Steve Greene, Sherry Comen from Lutherans Connect, Ven. ocial and cological Megan Collings-Moore, Pastor S E Bob Shantz, and Aiden Ninomi- JuSticE ya & Thomas Beech. If you are in Waterloo you are welcome to join us on any or By Nancy Harvey government to invest in a all of the Wednesday evenings National Just Transition and throughout the series. For more e are experiencing Decarbonization Strategy. information, including each eve- We know that a modernized, nings theme and location, please a Climate WEmergency! diversified green economy visit allsaintswaterloo.ca Dreamtime.com I am called to ACTION will lead to major emissions Rev. Marty Levesque this Season of Lent. reductions, create good, For the third year now, All meal of bread, soup and water This year I will be sharing secure jobs, and promote the Saints' Waterloo and St. Colum- graciously provided by the host a Lenten Campaign called well-being of everyone in ba Waterloo are joining with our church. We then move into wor- March 11: Christ Lutheran ‘Give it Up for the Earth’. Canada.” (cpj.ca) full communion partners in the ship which is followed by a pre- Church (445 Anndale Rd.) For the 4th year ‘Citizen’s I will be sharing this post- Evangelical Lutheran Church in senter and discussion. for Public Justice’ or CPJ is card campaign with my fel- March 18: All Saints Anglican lobbying the Federal Govern- low parishioners at St. Mark’s Canada to offer a Lenten series. In the past, we have been (400 Northfield Dr. W.) We have previously part- blessed with Archbishop Mark ment. Anglican, Brant Deanery. It nered with Mount Zion Lu- MacDonald and others as the “A complete suite of mea- is a good way to experience March 25: Trillium Lutheran advocacy and to act upon theran Church, Christ Luther- Lenten theme surrounded Truth (22 Willow St.) sures is needed to address an Church, Trillium Lutheran and Reconciliation and Indig- the climate crisis and move the 5th Mark of Mission, Church and now we welcome enous Spirituality. Last year the April 1: Mt. Zion Lutheran towards decarbonization ‘To Strive to safeguard the St Matthews Conestoga to the theme centred upon water and (29 Westmount Rd. S.) by 2050. At the heart of a integrity of creation, and group. the Grand River and we were good way forward is respect sustain and renew the life of The series rotates around to blessed to welcome Archbishop Each evening begins with a for Indigenous autonomy the earth.’ the various churches, attract- Linda Nicholls. community meal of soup, and consideration of people It’s not too late to sign up to ing 75-80 people each evening. This year's theme is Spiritu- bread and water at 6:30 pm who have been traditionally organize a Give it Up for the We always begin with a simple al Practices in Everyday Living marginalized and are particu- Earth event for your church larly vulnerable in the climate or wider community. Go to crisis. Essential climate action cpj.ca You will get all that measures include ending fos- you need in the mail includ- sil fuel subsidies, strengthen- ing postcards, posters, an London Deanery Lenten season: ing carbon emissions pricing, organizing guide a faith and and investing low-carbon climate reflection and a Just infrastructure. Drawing Transition Backgrounder. exploring the Anglican music tradition many of these issues together, Nancy Harvey is a Co-Chair day), will take place at a variety of the Give it up for the Earth! of Social & Ecological Justice venues throughout the Deanery, campaign calls on the federal Huron. including St. James Westminster Anglican Church, and Huron University Chapel. Admission is free. Donations to the ministry An Invitation from the Earth of Luke’s Place are welcome. Luke’s Place is a new ministry Take off your shoes. under the direction of the Bish- Like Moses, take off your shoes. op, located a few blocks north of Western University’s main gates. This is holy ground. The focus of Luke’s Place is to Walk gently through my woods. provide a safe, friendly, inclusive space where 18 to 30 year olds in Tread softly on my face. the neighbourhood feel valued Walk reverently through my garden. Members of St. Luke's Worshipping Community with former trustee for as the person God created them This is holy ground. St. Luke's Worshipping Community, Murray Hunter (far back left) to be. Throughout the academic year, Luke’s Place holds a weekly This is God’s sanctuary. A music-focused series is com- taking place at approximately 9 Thursday night Coffee House, a I invite you to worship with your feet this day. ing to the London Deanery this am on Sunday mornings (time free study hall during the exam I invite you to walk across my landscape and sense the life within, Lenten season! may vary depending on venue) periods for the Fall and Win- With Lent being a season for throughout the Lenten season. ter semesters, a once a month The glory that fills my body – God’s presence below. reflection, a group based out of Each weekly session will offer Toonie Supper, a free food cup- I invite you to reach down to the holy ground beneath you. St. Luke’s Worshipping Commu- a 20-minute lecture on a par- board, as well as other events. nity is organizing a series around ticular topic and 20-minutes of Check out Luke’s Place Face- Walk in the water. Sink in the sand. Stand on a rock. our Common Praise hymnal, music-making related to the ses- book (Luke’s Place) and Ins- You are walking on fire, the fire of God’s glory vibrant within. reflecting on the great musical sion’s topic. The topics that will tagram (@lukesplacelondon) Take off your shoes. This is holy ground. tradition of the Anglican church be discussed include a general pages for more information re- that can be found within it. overview of the Common Praise garding dates, venues, and times. This is the sanctuary of God. The series was first envisioned hymnal, music based on early Feel free to also reach us by email Amen. by Murray Hunter in his time as music composers, contemporary ([email protected]), Trustee of St. Luke’s Worshipping voices, contributions by Canadi- and keep an eye out for posters (Norman C. Habel, Seven Songs of Creation Community. Murray was struck an composers, as well as music that will be distributed through- in We Dare to Say – Praying for Justice and Peace 2007 by the richness of the Anglican by the great classical composers. out the churches in the London from Living Ecological Justice: A Biblical Response to the musical tradition as set out in The organization committee is Deanery. Environmental Crisis, our Book of Common Praise. very pleased to have been able to As Anglicans, we have inherit- a publication of Citizens for Public Justice, 2013) So he enlisted the help of Mat- recruit the talents of a number ed a wonderful tradition, known thew Pope, Director of Music of members from the London the world over for its breadth, at Luke’s Place, Rev. Canon Dr. Deanery, including Stephen Ho- depth, and beauty, so let’s gather around it as a community, this Doug Leighton, a member of St. lowitz (Saint James Westmin- FOR LENTEN REFLECTION PACKAGE Luke’s Worshipping Community, ster Anglican Church), and An- Lenten season, to explore and and Dr. Kate Helsen of the Don gus Sinclair (Huron University celebrate it! GO TO SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE POSTINGS ON Wright Faculty of Music at West- Chapel). Matthew Pope WWW.DIOHURON.ORG/MINISTRIES ern University. Together, they The series, which begins at Dr. Kate Helsen have organized a six-week series, Luke’s Place on March 1 (Sun- Rev. Adele Miles PAGE 4 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A R C H 2 0 2 0 JOY at vestry (thanks, congregational coaches)

5. Safeguarding and Renew- many areas where small congre- In conclusion, we held another

hen thinking of the CONGREGATIONALC ing the Earth: The Fifth Mark gations exist. very successful Decoration Day advantages of having of Mission. A new more energy 9. Buildings. We are com- service for the cemetery. Our Wa coaching team available for OACHES efficient front door was installed pletely accessible in both the legacy circle continues to grow consultation, vestry came to in the parish hall. We contin- church and parish hall. Much and we have a healthy bank mind. ued to do dishes and encourage has been done to upgrade the budget for cemetery care. We In very small parishes, the the entire parish to stop using fire regulations concerning the are investigating presenting all availability of the coaching styrofoam and recycle more. We hall. When a university project the cemetery records in a digital perspective has resulted in an asked the township if we could was taking place in the ceme- format. in-depth discussion of the Five be provided with a recycling tery last spring, we realized that We are thankful to the diocese Marks of Mission, more com- bin. We also discussed one use all the pillars at the back of the for providing a coaching team plete ministry and mission plans plastic and were on the lookout church had disintegrated and who offer resource information and a wonderful feeling of being for materials that could be used needed to be replaced. Although on the right pathway when ves- so ongoing learning and growth Huron Coaching Retreat last instead of plastic. the project was costly, we were can be achieved. As our congre- try reports were given. spring. We really like this book In December we purchased able to complete the restoration The coaching team discussions gations dwindle, we ask God to and continue to use it. We have our own projector so we could without taking out a loan or give us grace to accept our situa- have led to true JOY in parish- hosting any fund-raising events. all learned so much! And we project services rather that con- tion but also to find joy in being es: (J – Jesus first, O – others tinue to photocopy. This is an 10. Finances – we have have questions which keeps the able to accomplish the things we second, Y - yourself last). Two discussion fluid. ongoing process we are inves- maintained a balanced budget, wardens have shared their vestry tigating since we need to meet paid our full apportionment and can so that perhaps we can give A few of us also took up the courage and hope to others. report. Without the input of the challenge to read the bible in a the needs of everyone in our fulfilled all our financial obliga- coaching team, it would have year. Through the website the- congregation. tions to the Regional Council. By Congregational Coaches looked much different. biblechallenge.org we were led 6. Ministry and Leadership. When Bishop Linda was in through the entire bible by read- Areas from this section that our diocese, she asked each ing for about a half hour or less were addressed: attend Parish parish to develop a mission and each day. We found that with Council meetings; had a list of ministry plan for 2018–2022. this reading and the Christian nominees for positions; tried to We have now set plans for the Foundation study guide we were communicate about all challeng- last two years. We as wardens able to make many connections es and possibilities especially the have really appreciated this that opened our understanding. new cluster formation; par- direction, and feel this should During Advent, many of us ticipated regularly at Deanery be continued. It is time to report also registered to receive daily Council by providing visioning on what we accomplished and material from SSJE (Society of activities and discussion of Min- where we fell short. Saint John the Evangelist) with istry and Mission Plans. The plan is set into five sec- links to PWRDF. Each day we We also had representation tions based on the Marks of Mis- received a short meditation and of the Anglican presence at the sion, Ministry, and Leadership. prayer. local Ministerial where the An- Congregational Health, Long- 3. Service: The Third Mark of glican church has been closed. A term Future, Buildings and Mission “To respond to human donation was made to provide Finances. At this year’s vestry, need by loving service”. On a daily treats for the Vacation we will once again be approving regular basis food was collected Bible School. Participation at our plan with the goals clearly for the food bank. Once again several joint activities with other  defined. As our report, we wish faiths groups took place includ- in Advent we collected a large  to identify for you where we are list of food each week for food ing an Advent service, summer  right now at the end of 2019. hampers for Christmas. The par- outdoor service, delivery of   1. Evangelism: The First Mark ish tithed one tenth of all parish treats at VBS and a cemetery  of Mission “to proclaim the fundraising activities again this service. Good News of the Kingdom” is year. As a parish we contrib- 7. Congregational Health. to share the news that Christ, uted to PWRDF, the Anglican Here are the areas from this sec- God is reconciling the world to Foundation and Huron Church tion of the new document that himself in words. How can we Camp. We also held “Gratuitous we already have addressed: speak the Good News to the Grub” free luncheons for anyone We complied with Safe world around us? in the community who wished Church requirements includ- We spent the first part of to attend. This seemed to fill a ing an inspection by the fire the year studying the Spirit need as people asked that we marshal and replacement of fire of Invitation – a free resource hold more. We started earlier extinguishers and fire alarms. A downloaded from the Diocese of in the fall this year and set the member took the food handling SACRED REJUVENATION Toronto website. After complet- third Monday of each month as course. We provided regular ing the discussion that accom- a date for these events. opportunities for fellowship and panied this series, we realized The Village Stitchers contin- community building (gathering Making Churches New that one of the reasons we have ued to knit, crochet and quilt for lunch after church, break- Through Architecture and Art trouble implementing this mark numerous items and distribute fast, pancake supper, coffee after of mission is because of how them to needy groups. Their the Remembrance Day service, A CONFERENCE FOR CLERGY AND LAY READERS little we really know about the supply of materials and yarn is ladies night out, gift grab). We Bible. We also recognized that overflowing. They need more advertise church events on the we seldom talk about our faith help! We continue to send well community board and we inves- to even members of our own wishes and provide food and gift tigated and promoted a First Aid With Very Rev. Peter G. Elliott, congregation so it is no won- cards for those in our communi- Mental Health Course for our retired Dean, Diocese of New Westminster, Vancouver; der we don’t talk about it with ty who we know are in need. deanery. and Thomas Roach, Artist in Residence, Christ Church anyone else. 4. Transforming Society: The 8. Long Term Future. We Cathedral, Vancouver and textile artist 2. Discipling: The Second Fourth Mark of Mission “To intend to have the Mission and Mark of Mission – “to teach, seek to transform unjust struc- Ministry Plan ready for approval baptize, and nurture new believ- tures of society, to challenge at the vestry meeting. Discus- SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020 ers” is the work of discipling. violence of every kind, and to sions are pending concerning How can our congregation pursue peace and reconcilia- the formation of a new cluster 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. foster the Christian develop- tion.“ In October we hosted an ministry. We attempted to begin Lunch included ment of new participants, long elder abuse awareness session this discussion in a positive way $20.00 per person time members, and everyone in with guest speaker Tracy Rogers by hosting a meet and greet last between? who is part of the organization fall. Unfortunately the procedure Bishop Linda made copies of CCVAW. Because the majority has met some roadblocks but we a study series entitled Chris- of our congregation and com- are more than willing to contin- Sponsored and hosted by St. James Anglican Church tian Foundations available for munity are seniors, we felt it was ue these discussions so that the 41 Mornington St. Stratford purchase at half the listed price. a timely topic for discussion and mission field of the Anglican This book was the focus of the awareness. Church can remain open in M A R C H 2 0 2 0 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 5 Helping migrant workers King of the Tillsonburg Walk: Morgan Bilger, 94, walks for to our community, that would otherwise be unfilled. We need to open our arms in friendship and Alzheimers fellowship for people who bring such value to our economy. This

is Spirit at work as God intended, organ Bilger ‘retired’ as an active fundraiser for the bringing people together.” annual Walk for Alzheimers in Tillsonburg a few years People at the MWCP know Mago, but he planned to returned to walk each year, including the that changing our attitude 25th annual event hosted Saturday, Jan. 18 by the Alzheimer requires time. For now, assis- Society of Oxford. tance and hospitality are seen as On Saturday, Bilger was to priority. be recognized as ‘King of the As I write these words, Tillsonburg Walk’ – the highest there are three young women fundraiser in the local event’s speaking Spanish, receiving history. some pamphlets, snacking and “We’re celebrating 25 years Counselor Bill Dunn listens in as volunteer Derrick Prowse practices playing dominoes. A volunteer for Tillsonburg’s Walk this year,” his Spanish skills, conversing with two visitors. migrant worker sits with them, said Shelley Green, Executive By Rev. Andrew Wilson MWCP approached St. John's conversing in Spanish and offer- Director, Alzheimer Society looking for space to offer hos- ing them the hospital’s Spanish of Oxford. “And Morgan has pamphlet health-aide services the raised the most of anybody hen we at St. John pitality. He was referred to us as a church that is involved in the and contact information. He since the beginning of the the Evangelist, is volunteering in community (Tillsonburg) Walk – he was WLeamington say ‘ministry,’ community and who seeks to to enable himself to meet a knowing the area we live, it do more. So he called, and we Morgan is a member of St. diligent in his fundraising. We found a way to offer our space requirement to obtain landed John’s, who attends 8:00 a.m. looked back in his records and he is often followed by ‘migrant immigrant status. workers.’ for an afternoon. Our parish- Sunday services started in 2004 and he has raised ioners responded with gifts in We have had over forty in our $23,400. Leamington sees its pop- hall: relaxing, eating, receiving ulation increase by 12,000 at kind and offering their time, in- “He’s living life like we should all live – staying socially active, viting people in as they walked help if needed, hoping to win a staying physically active, and he’s keeping his brain stimulated,” the height of the season. There bike – MWCP has a volunteer are nearly 3,000 acres under downtown to spend some of the said Green. “And he made sure he had a succession plan. I remem- $64 million dollars in the core, who refurbishes them for free ber him telling me for a few years, ‘Shelley, I’m not getting any glass, at $1.4 million per acre, (23 in 2019). The bikes come with hundreds of acres always estimated at $600 per person younger, I may not be able to keep this up.’” per month. through one of our many com- “I could have still kept it going, I think,” said the 94-year-old under consideration. This does munity partners, in this case the not even consider the acres in “We are a group with a (95 in March 2020), born in Lyndoch, south of Delhi. “But when I passion to help others and do OPP, who bring the bikes that turned 90, I said, ‘You know, I think I’ve done enough.’” Kingsville and other areas, and have been abandoned. other types of farms. things right”, says Perry point- At that time, Bilger, a retired insurance adjuster, gave his con- ing out that migration workers The Migrant Worker Out- tacts to Margaret Patterson, who had volunteered at the Walk. I probably need two full pages reach is Sundays, bi-weekly. to tell you everything from the provide a big benefit to our “Marg, her husband worked for me when I was in the insurance town. Over the years, our town We offer food and clothing and business and she was getting interested. I knew she’d be a good point of view of the workers and information on bike and worker the group that seeks to care for has seen waves of different im- prospect so I asked her, ‘Would you be interested this? I’ll help you migrant populations that have safety. There is recreation, com- the first year.’ And she did quite well. The second year… she was them, you can find that at www. radery, tea and coffee. When I migrantworkercommunitypro- brought change, because they the top (fundraiser) in Tillsonburg – she was top.” brought different ways of doing say we: we have volunteers who “How amazing to have somebody like Morgan, who not only gram.com. come in, bringing their Spanish The mission of the MWCP things, and great benefits as they fundraised all that money for us, but he made a plan himself to built businesses and sent their skills, students who want to help have somebody take over for the people who donated to him,” said is “to provide a more positive with translation and one who balance to the life of the mi- children to school. “This is why Green. “That’s incredible.” we need to care for our guests wants to tell the story as part Bilger initially got involved in the Walk for Alzheimers when his grant worker by offering social, of their skills requirement for cultural, recreational and com- and show gratitude for all they wife Marie (1941-2014) was diagnosed. bring to us”, explains Perry. school. Members stand out- “She was in Maple Manor. They were amazing, they really treat- munication opportunities and side the church in the cold or to build cultural bridges with As Bill Dunn, Board Member ed her well. Unless I went on a trip or something, I would see her and Council Member for Leam- sun inviting people in. Lastly, pretty well twice a day.” host community.” This is further Deacon Debbie and I come and broken down to Welcome, Hos- ington warns, the challenges “I think it’s amazing that even though Morgan was seeing his these people face are huge: stay when we can, smiles always, wife twice a day… he was still out there raising funds to help oth- pitality and Gratitude. prayers if desired. To do this, a space was need- “Imagine not speaking the ers who were dealing with Alzheimers and dementia.” ed. Perry Pawliuk, member of language, starting in winter Rev. Andrew Wilson is the “When I first started, I was getting $5 here, $10 there,” said Bilg- St. John the Divine Orthodox unprepared for the cold, doing rector of St. John the Evangelist, er. “And then I finally said, ‘For my own good, why don’t you give Church and member of the minimum wage jobs, important Leamington. me a cheque? And if you give me a cheque for $20-25 I’ll give you a receipt.’ Which is true.” Bilger’s first source for donors included neighbours and rela- tives. “I didn’t target the whole community, but pretty well everybody Fresh water, baby blankets, and a goat on my street supported me. And relatives all over the place – Del- hi, Lyndoch – you name it.” This Fall St. George’s, Goderich and Christ Church, Port “Basically, Morgan, you reached out,” Green nodded. “You went Albert offered a PWRDF Sunday using liturgies from the door to door, contacted people, and you were persistent.” PWRDF web site and stories of PWRDF ministry. “Yeah, my kids kid me a little bit about it,” Bilger laughed. The Sunday School learned about our National Relief “Because your wife had Alzheimers, and they knew that that was and Development Ministry too! Exploring the PWRDF the connection for you, I would think most people admired your insert mailed in the Anglican Journal, the children talk- tenacity? Not everybody would be that persistent.” ed about all the ways we can contribute to other people’s “Oh I think so,” said Bilger. wellness around the world. They decided to ask the con- “You had a lot of enjoyment in fundraising, didn’t you?” Green gregation to help them donate to PWRDF’s ministry even asked Bilger, smiling. “It connected you with people and it gave though grown ups were donating on their own too. The you something to work towards. I think it was a sense of accom- children thought it was very important to have fresh wa- plishment,” added Green, an accomplished Walk for Alzheimers ter to drink and cook, that babies need blankets, and they fundraiser in her own right. wanted to help someone have a goat too! They raised “I’ll never forget the first time I asked Bill Pratt for a donation,” $350 to enable this support of PWRDF’s work. said Bilger. “He said, ‘OK, so you’ll donate for this…?’ I forget The picture shows Olivia Grandmaison presenting to what it was (Great Ride n Stride to Beat Cancer).” Wardens Sherrie Garton and Dale Lougheed the money This year’s fundraising goal for the Tillsonburg and Woodstock they raised and a letter the children wrote to PWRDF. Walk for Alzheimers is $200,000, the largest fundraiser for Alzhei- Thank you PWRDF for the colourful display of your min- mer Society of Oxford. istry! It helped capture the imagination of our children. “Last year we raised $183,500 (in Oxford)… which was up from Thanks for all you do in Canada and around the world. $168,000 in 2018,” said Green. St. George’s Sunday School Chris Abbott/THE TILLSONBURG NEWS PAGE 6 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A R C H 2 0 2 0 All is well in Huron! Former Huron bishops who were present at the service on January 25 react on the seating of Rt. Rev. Robert Todd Townshend as the 14th Bishop of Huron

From Andra O'Neil's sermon at the Service of Ordination, Consecration and Seating of Rev. Canon Dr. Todd Townshend as the 14th Bishop of Huron

“I’m sending you out sheep into the midst of wolves so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves”

hen our teenage children leave for Wschool each day, if I see them before I go, I say something like “have a good day”, “I love you” and often I give them a hug, which they accept because they are sweet and kind and willing to put up with their Mom’s affections most of the time. And if I’m honest, I’m Bishop Todd (centre) with former Huron bishops (from left): Archbishop Percy O'Driscoll, Bishop pretty certain there is at least Bob Bennett, Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Bishop Terry Dance one or two pieces of advice. Hard as I try I can’t seem to stop myself from “equipping” my ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 2020, a large number of people gathered in our St. Paul’s Cathedral children with some due warning or preparedness for the day, to take part in the Consecration of our new Bishop Todd Townshend. even if it is a simple as “take a coat it is cold”. The worship experience was magnificent, very moving and very meaningful. Archbishop Anne When Grace began driving this past year, a whole new genre Germond presided. She brings with her a gentle touch which brought all of us together as one and of advice was added to the repertoire and I think Grace would helped us to focus on the reason for being at the celebration. When our new bishop was introduced agree, my specific concerns around teen drivers became evident the applause was obviously heartfelt, intense and lengthy. One felt a sense of joy, happiness and new with the sending off… promise. ”Don’t listen to your music too loudly.” What of the future of the Church? One version was contained in a recent Journal headline “Gone “DO NOT look at your phone.” Stay Focused. by 2040”. There are a lot of opinions about that viewpoint. However, not long ago I heard Bishop “Watch for terrible drivers, people drive through stop signs in Todd speak about the need for communities of love in which people will hear the Spirit’s voice and the county!” Don’t get Distracted. (...) live together peacefully, gently, faithfully with joy and self-control, bearing each others’ burdens. And I am quite confident that the talks that we are having That attracts me, especially when I couple it with a verse from the last hymn we sang together on with our teenage children as they enter into all of these new Saturday. experiences: driving, parties, dates, going away to school…have “Come and journey, journey outward gone on in the homes of parents who have come before us and where that cross calls us to care, those who will come after. And you all know why we do it. We where injustice and where hunger are trying to prepare them for what lies ahead. (...) Sheep among and the poor call us to share.” wolves, that is what they are, sheep among wolves and I only This is the ancient journey and the journey which calls us into the future. hope that when they face adversity they will remember what I ARCHBISHOP PERCY O'DRISCOLL (10th Bishop of Huron, 1990-2000) said, hear my voice in their head and know what to do. Jesus has called the twelve disciples, given them authority over unclean spirits - to cast them out and to cure disease and sick- DURING THAT WONDERFUL SESRVICE of consecration and installation of Todd as the 14th ness. They are being sent out with a very challenging task into a Bishop of Huron; I couldn’t help but think of how blessed we are to have Todd as our episcopal lead- world they think they know but are only about to discover. They er. bring with them the testimony of the Gospel. The Kingdom of The pathway ahead is full of anticipated and unanticipated challenges for God’s People in Huron. Heaven has come near: Love, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Healing. For the life of me, I can’t think of anyone more suited to lead us with such an impressive skill-set of They will bring the message that every person longs to hear: faithfulness, pedigree, deep theological grounding and interpersonal pastoral sensitivity. Darkness to Light; Bondage to Freedom; Death into Life. I left the Cathedral that day with a hopeful sense that all is well in Huron. And for that I thank Jesus’ advice to them sounds a lot like my advice to Grace God. when she takes the car: Stay focused, don’t get distracted, be BISHOP ROBERT BENNETT (12th Bishop of Huron, 2009-2016) discerning. Be wise as serpents, innocent as lambs. But while I am imagining these very human concerns for my child, Jesus is warning the disciples of concerns of a cosmic IT''S SUCH A JOY AND DELIGHT to be here to celebrate with Todd and the Diocese as they be- nature. Jesus is beginning to tell them what his life will mean, gin this next phase. For me it feels like the closure on my time here but I can also sense the deep joy the seismic shift that will take place in the spiritual universe in here. I have never seen the cathedral so full! And the sense of joy in the loud “It is!” and “We will!” his death and resurrection. They weren’t facing the very real risk when people replied to the question “Is it your will that we ordain Todd a bishop?” and “Will you of distracted drivers, they were experiencing the very real risk support him?” of distracted people of God. Look at Saul - educated, faithful, The number of bishops that were here says a lot. So many of them know Todd and they wanted to devoted…distracted by tradition. Saul thought he knew what welcome him into the family of the House of Bishops and to support him in his ministry here. the Messiah was going to look like. He had forgotten to allow I can’t think of a more joyous service, and beautifully done by everybody here in Huron. the voice of God to speak to him. He was distracted by what he ARCHBISHOP LINDA NICHOLLS, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada thought he was seeing and so God took away his sight. (13th Bishop of Huron, 2016-2019) God will tear down whatever does not built up the kingdom. And God can do this with a small handful of sheep regardless of the number of wolves because those sheep are following a Shep- herd whose voice they know. “Do not worry about how you are to speak, or what you are to say. It is not you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” (...) When we think about the testimony of the gospel and what those disciples accomplished through the grace of Jesus Christ, we have to ask ourselves what is possible for us when we let the Spirit of God tell us what to do and what to say. If we can learn anything from the story of God’s people, from the Garden of Eden to this day it is that none of it was predictable. What has seemed impossible has always been possible for God. And what has been possible was not imaginable for humans. This is what Jesus is telling us - warning - you are sheep among wolves but don’t worry - just let me do the talking. Contd. on next page M A R C H 2 0 2 0 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 7

The children and youth of St. Aidan’s, London, assisted in vesting the bishop in the cope and mitre. The pectoral cross was presented by Seth and Samuel Townshend and the Andra O'Neil: from page 6 episcopal ring by Mrs. Patricia When our father Bob was consecrated a Bishop in 1986, we Townshend. stood outside this cathedral greeting all those who had come to celebrate and worship with us that day. Mary and I were stand- ing beside Todd and heard many people ask him if he would be the next Bishop Townshend. And though those comments were asked in the good spirit of the day, it was a lot for a 17- year old to contemplate. Dad’s advice to Todd was this, “Todd, you have to figure out what God has planned for you on your own. Don’t worry about what anyone else thinks.” This was not the first or last time that our parents taught us that the only way through this life was to seek the path God in- tended for us. Trust that there is a path that God intends for us. Possibly from his own experience, our Dad knew that who we are in God’s great story is only discovered through our own relationship with God. That day in 1986, he had heard from his own father, preaching from this pulpit, that a good Bishop “On behalf of the people must be Priest, Prophet, Shepherd and Friend. His Dad had and clergy of given him some advice to equip him for the task of Bishop. the Diocese of Words taken from this ordination service and lived in Grand- Huron we give pa’s life. Words that our Grandfather knew would be import- into your hands ant for Dad to continually recall during his 17 years of Episco- the diocesan pal service. And Dad pursued this calling faithfully following crozier.” his own path set out by God. And to any of you who are in this cathedral today, who won- dered casually if there would be another Bishop Townshend…? Isn’t God a wonderful storyteller. Now Todd has become all that he needs to be to take on this calling. Like our grandfather he is a teacher and preacher, he teaches about the great gift of grace- how to testify to the activity of God in the scripture and in the world. And through his preaching and teaching has shown so many of us that this world is brimming with the grace. And like our Father he is an administrator with vision, wis- dom and devotion to his calling. He sees the church as a living, evolving body that belongs to Christ. And like both of them, he is a Pastor. Loving and caring. And with God’s help, Todd will pastor to the wolves if he can. But what may be most important The newly in Todd is his steadfast faith in the purpose of God for human- seated Bishop kind and this world. of Huron exits At 17 Todd didn’t know how to respond to those good-heart- the Cathedral ed questions but he allowed himself to be led to this day. He with Archbishop takes up the responsibility of shepherd but as one who follows Anne Germond, in the line of the apostles, I know that he will continue to first Metropolitan of be a follower of the Shepherd of us all. Ontario.

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Anglican Church Women ACW Diocesan annual meeting

itate, pray, receive comforting and fellowship. faith in our increasingly secular society where moral Being in our wonderful St. Paul’s cathedral is an codes are stretched beyond tolerance? Don’t they have experience in and of itself. This building, with its doubts? Don’t they question the worth of their efforts? history and artistry, has been the one worship space Does it seem worthless, at times? Come to the Annu- of all of us have shared. down through the years. In al. Learn how the faithful persevere. particular, it is the home of our bishops. These men – Take part in the times of worship. Pray and feel and now women – have been the leaders and movers faith surrounding you. We are honoured that our new and shakers of our Diocese for 1 ½ centuries. All bishop, The Right Reverend Todd Townshend, will be major decisions are made there. All of the great dioc- celebrating the Eucharist in the afternoon. This will be esan-wide events happen there. The grand occasions an opportunity to celebrate with him, hear his sermon when all the pomp and majesty are on display happen and break bread with him. It may be your first oppor- in the cathedral. The “feel” of being in the cathedral is tunity to be in his presence in his new role. tangible. The people who make the effort to come here Arrange to travel with other ladies coming to the are the faithful. Their faith infuses this space. You will Annual. Enjoy the camaraderie of travelling together. feel it. Learn about the work of the ACW Diocesan Coun- The women who attend the Annual are ladies who cil. Who are they? What do they do? Who do they want to be there. These are not women who are causal represent? Take the time to read their Annual Report St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Ontario in their faith. These are women who truly believe. and participate in their business meeting to answer these questions. Talk to the Council members. They They are intentional in their faith. They live their faith daily. You will want to be surrounded by that faith. It are approachable and welcoming. invite all women in our Diocese to attend our Cronyn Hall will house displays from various faith- will reinforce your own faith. You will feel it. ACW Annual Meeting. This yearly event is not just based ministries and organizations as well as several Ifor ACW members, but all women and girls. In fact, There will be a renewal of friendships – women who vendors of religious and fair-trade items. Browse there we consider all women to be part of the ACW, whether now may only see each other once a year. There will prior to the meeting and during the lunch break. Be they “join” their local ACW group or not and whether be introductions and new friendships just forming. sure to order your lunch on the Registration Form. their church has an ACW or not. You will be embraced and encouraged to get to know Complimentary coffee and muffins will be available as Some Anglican women make a point to attend every everyone. Take the opportunity to do so. It will be you arrive in the morning. year. Some attend from time to time. Each year, a rewarding. I love the Annual Meeting. I love being surround- number of “first time attendees” come. For those who You will learn things about the wonderful work ed by women with Anglican Christian values. I love do gather, the day is a meaningful one. being done by the ladies surrounding you and the being in the cathedral with them. My faith soars there. Why should you make an effort to attend? women they represent. You will be surprised, maybe Yours will, too. The Annual is the one time during the year when overwhelmed, by their accomplishments, their enthu- you can meet with >100 faithful women, to share siasm, their confidence in walking in the way of Jesus. Bonnie G. Rees, President ideas, discuss challenges, worship, learn, discern, med- How do they do that? How do they maintain their ACW Diocesan Council

ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN’S ANNUAL Saturday 25th April 2020 AnglicAn church Women - Diocese of huron Held @ St. Paul’s Cathedral, London

Lunch will again be catered by “use Your gifts to serve” “NOONERS” (local restaurant) The lunch includes assorted sandwiches, wraps, salads, vegetable & fruit trays & cookies St. Paul’s Cathedral Coffee & tea will be provided London, Ontario (Gluten free available – see below) Saturday 25 April 2020

The cost of the lunch is $15.00 – per person Registration @ 9:00 a.m. Meet & Greet – Coffee/Tea PAYABLE IN ADVANCE Morning Prayer – Followed by Meeting – 10:00 a.m.

Please fill in the following information & return to: Guest Speaker Anglican Church Women The Rev’d Rosalyn Elm Attn: Ellie Synod Office – 190 Queens Avenue Holy Eucharist – 2:00 P.M. London, Ontario N6A 6H7 The Right Rev’d Todd Townshend Bishop of Huron Celebrant

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Pastoral Progressions Joy &

Appointments Canon Norm was appointed priest there on December 2, Wonder Archbishop Johnson ap- a Canon of the Cathedral on 1986. He came to the Diocese ...the world is waiting pointed the Reverend John Ma- May 5, 2015. He retired from of Huron in 1989 and served roney, Regional Dean of Lamb- parish ministry December 31, the parishes of Christ Church, ton, effective January 1, 2020. 2016. Corunna; St. James’ the Apos- John also remains the Regional At a national level, Canon tle, Port Lambton; St. Stephen’s, Dean of Kent. Norm was a former co-chair Courtright; Christ Church, Meaford and St. James’, Fair- Rest in Peace of The Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, staff per- mont. After retirement in Please keep in your prayers son to the Suicide Prevention 2009, Gary continued to live the family and friends of the Program and co-chair of The out his vocation, serving the Reverend Canon Norman Healing Response Committee parishes of St. Andrew’s, Til- (Norm) Casey who died Jan. for the Anglican Healing Fund. bury; Church of the Ascen- 20, 2020. The funeral service was held sion, Comber and the Parish Canon Norm was ordained Join us as we explore the natural wonders of the at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, of the Transfiguration (Church a deacon on May 25, 2000 and world, places and peoples who will inspire us in Ohsweken on Saturday, Janu- of the Advent, Ridgetown; St. ordained a priest on December joy & wonder to love and care for Earth, our island ary 25, 2020 at 11am. Stephen’s, Thamesville; Church 7, 2000. He served the parishes of the Redeemer, Highgate, home. of Holy Trinity with St. David’s, Please keep in your prayers St. Matthew’s, Florence; St. Swim and splash in Lake Huron. Run and play Brantford, the parish of Six Na- the family and friends of the John-in-the-Woods, Aughrim; amongst the trees. Marvel at a sunset and the tions (St. Luke’s, Smooth Town/ Reverend Gary Parker who Christ Church, Dresden, Trin- starry night sky. Stand shoulder to shoulder with Oswe’ge; St. Peter’s Church, died on January 29, 2020, re- ity, Howard Chapel of Ease). friends both old and new, feet planted on our Oswe’ge; St. Paul’s Kanyengeh, membering especially his son Gary also served as a member beautiful camp, arms outstretched around the Sour Springs/Oswe’ge; Christ and daughter-in-law, the Rev- of the Catechumenate Network world! Church, Chapel of Ease, Bea- erends Robert and Rachael and as the Regional Dean of the Camp is waiting for you to join the fun! The world vers Corner/Oswe’ge; St. John’s Parker. Saugeens. is waiting for all of us to make a difference! Chapel of Ease, Oswe’ge) and Gary was ordained a deacon A funeral service was held on chaplain to Her Majesty’s Royal on May 3, 1986 in the Diocese Monday, February 3rd at 11am One Week Camps Chapel of the Mohawks. of Qu’appelle and ordained a Sarnia. ages 6-14, grades 1-8 $520 + $67.60 HST Session 1 Deep & Wide July 5-11 Bishop Marinez at the seating of the Session 2 Dazzling Light July 12-18 th Session 3 Living Waters July 19-25 14 Bishop of Huron Session 4 Just Keep Swimming August 2-8 Session 5 Safe Harbor August 9-15 gave our new bishop an exquisite woven red and white stole, a gift Session 6 Up, Up & Away August 16-22 from our sisters and brothers in Amazonia. Senior Camp Sunday saw Bishop Marinez at St. James Westminster where graduating from grade 8 $1250 + $162.50 HST she celebrated. A lunch followed Session 1 July5-18 Companions on a Journey 1 the service allowing the bishop a chance to meet the parishioners. Session 2 Aug 2-15 Companions on a Journey 2 Later in the afternoon Dean Paul Millward, Tracy and Canon Leader in Training Paul Rathbone took the bishop bowling and on to dinner. Bish- ages 14-16, grades 9 & 10 $1835 + $238.55 HST op Marinez had never bowled July LIT1 July 5-25 Bishop of Amazonia before, I believe that she got a in front of St. Paul's strike! It was a wonderful time of July LIT2 July 5-25 Cathedral, London, fun and laughter. Ontario on January Monday, she joined the Pri- August LIT1 August 2-22 FULL 25, 2020 mate for lunch. This allowed the August LIT2 August 2–22 two friends to have some quiet, One of our distinguished guests After some sixteen hours and relaxing time together. Nothing at the service of ordination, con- several flights Bishop Marinez else was scheduled for the rest of Find out about more about the summer, watch our secration and seating of Rt. Rev. arrived in Toronto at 5 am on the day, giving the bishop time to Todd Townshend 14th Bishop Thursday, January 23. Ven. pack and catch her breath. video, see lots of pictures and register today! of Huron was Rt. Rev. Marinez Tim Dobbin and Nigel Chal- Tuesday morning Rev. Canon R. Santos Bassotto, Bishop of the len met her at the airport and Marian Haggerty and I picked www.huronchurchcamp.ca Diocese of Amazonia, Brazil, our drove her to Brantford where Bishop Marinez up after she had Companion Diocese. she had breakfast with some of checked out of the hotel. On to For more information contact us at Bishop Marinez is no stranger Ven. Dobbin's parishioners at St. a long and leisurely lunch, where [email protected] Rev. Graham Bowcott joined to Huron; she has visited several Mark’s. They are helping to fund or call 519-434-6893 ext 217 times, most recently our Dioc- a project in Amazonia and want- us as he was driving the bishop esan Synod last May. She is the ed to meet with Bishop Marinez. back to Pearson for her mid- second bishop of the Diocese of Friday afternoon Bishopnight return flight. After lunch Amazonia. When Bishop Robert Marinez met with our Bish- we retired to some over-stuffed Bennett established the Com- op-elect. They had met on a pre- leather lounge chairs and talked panion Diocese covenant in vious visit as Bishop and Dean ‘strategies’, new ideas and how to 2014 Rt. Rev. Saulo Barros was of Theology; Friday they met as bring them and existing plans to the Bishop of Amazonia. equals, colleagues in episcopacy. fruition. There was so much en- ergy, so much enthusiasm. Five years later, when the Friday evening the guest from Time flew by and suddenly it covenant expired, Rt. Rev. Lin- Amazonia attended a festive was time to part company. It was da Nicholls was the Bishop of dinner with the House of Bish- hard saying ‘good bye’ to our Huron and +Marinez was the ops, Huron archdeacons and dear friend but much comfort in Bishop of Amazonia. The two honoured guests. knowing that this will not be the bishops agreed to renew the cov- Saturday needs no explana- last time that we come together. enant for another five-year term. tion: we came together in great Many visits ands exchanges be- joy as a faith family to ordain, Stephanie Donaldson, tween the two dioceses have oc- consecrate and seat Bishop Todd Co-Chair Companion Diocese curred during that time. Townshend. Bishop Marinez Committee. PAGE 10 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Church as granary and greenhouse

By Ven. Graham Bland Israel. The guide told us they had found 2000-year-old seeds art of my dismay in a granary there. When they about our Church’s planted them, they germinated. Ppreoccupation with its own Seeds are amazing! The demise is that sometimes it Svalbard Global Seed Vault, in feels we have forgotten that Norway, stores thousands of Resurrection is our reason for seed samples against the pos- Markus Spiske/Unsplash being. sible extinctions of those plant they do not live to themselves. op Todd’s consecration. The hold promise. Can we in Huron I served 10 years in a Pallia- species. One church (Life on the Vine) Diocese of Amazonia is so in- learn from this? tive Care setting. Death was a Can we imagine our churches in Chicago talks about church- spiring! Bishop Marinez spoke This is a Stewardship article. daily occurrence. Had we not as ‘flowering plants’ scattering es as greenhouses, with all the about two new ‘church plants’ Stewardship is about much carried within us the profound ‘seeds’ in their neighbour- possibilities of greenhouses, not there... One is in Manaus, 800 more than money. Money is hoods that may be ready to be hope, nay certainty, that the least, nurturing new plants. miles from Belém by air, 1000 just stored energy. Seeds are mystery of new life could watered and grow into new While we live, both as indi- miles by river. Another is in much more than stored ener- sprout afresh even in the midst church plants? Are you (or your viduals and as churches, we Castanhal, just 50 miles from gy; they also store history and of death, it would have been friends and family) former DNA, character and beauty. unbearable. members of a church that died? flower and produce seeds that Belém. Manaus and Castanhal want to germinate and grow to both had Anglican communi- Seeds are dead, but they hold It is unbearable for many to Are you yourselves ‘seeds’ from the promise of new life. Let’s get become the next generation, ties in the past. They died. Now, serve a Church that has lost it that might grow into a new planting, to the glory of God its perspective and hope in the plant? and the new Church. Nature is new plants are growing where who gives the growth! face of death. So, how can we This is not only about like that. the old ones once flourished. restore our lost perspective and churches that have died. All Recently, I was privileged The vision of our compan- Ven. Graham Bland is the chair hope? living churches are seed-bear- to spend time with Bishop ions in Amazonia is inspiring of the Diocesan Stewardship A long time ago, I was ing plants that will likely one Marinez of Amazonia while – they plant new churches Committee. privileged to visit Masada, in day die, but while they live, she was in London for Bish- wherever there are ‘seeds’ that [email protected] Becoming a People of Mission

By Rev. Canon Val Kenyon about our faith with others. never too early to register your EfM groups are designed interest in one of these groups or the last few years, to help participants consider and learn more about the parishes within the how their lives are shaped and groups as they begin to form. FDiocese of Huron have guided by their Christian faith Several Open Houses have prepared, reviewed and and how their ministry can be been planned for the spring. deployed Mission and expressed at the local parish Please be in touch at the Ministry Plans designed in level. e-mail listed below for more part around the Five Marks of Education for Ministry is spiritual, theological, liturgical, and At the moment we are very details. Mission. practical formation for laypeople. EfM is about integrating pleased to have a total of five For more information on The stated intention of faith and life, and communicating our faith to others. EfM groups in Huron. There EfM and how you might be- these plans is to identify a way are three London EfM groups, come involved, please contact forward for every part of the Marks of Mission, helping us ordained ministry that may be. one in Kitchener, and one in Libi Clifford, the Diocese of Diocese with clearly identified Strathroy. We are hoping to Huron EfM Coordinator or mission purpose and concrete to become a people of mission, EfM is meant to equip par- begin groups in the Windsor myself Val Kenyon at EFM@ goals to support that purpose. with mission-oriented lay ticipants with the knowledge, area, the Cambridge/Brantford At its essence Education for leaders, offering us a way to background and vocabulary area, and in the Sarnia area in huron.anglican.ca Ministry (EfM) supports our investigate our call to min- of Christianity to enable us to the Fall of 2020. While that Rev. Canon Val Kenyon is EFM ability to live out of these Five istry-whatever kind of lay or live our faith as well as to talk may seem some time away it is Animator in Huron. Yellow pages in a digital age: how to claim a listing for your church

By claiming the location on Google Maps and is open. You can link directly can control your content and Media reviews from people that have to your website which makes it share the story you want to tell Bytes listing you can attended your church. easy for people to learn about the world. control your content Your church is likely list- your church and all you offer Rev. Marty Levesque is the ed whether or not you have in God’s name. And the listings Rev. Marty diocesan social media officer and share the story claimed ownership of it. This can support each other. For ex- and rector of All Saints’ in Levesque means other people are telling ample, Google pulls events from you want to tell the Waterloo. your story, influencing which your Facebook page and can world. images are seen first, and you list them on when your church [email protected] By Rev. Marty Levesque But more importantly, it allows are missing a chance to interact appears in the search results. you to manage your content with people who review your Each service has a number hether it is Google, church. These reviews can be a of tools and features that allow and control the story you want Facebook, Yelp or point of contact and give you you to claim and manage your WBing, there are many modern to tell. valuable insight into how vis- listing. From the images that replacements to the “yellow For instance, if you Google itors experience your services appear, to what it says. Leaving pages” that include churches. your church, you will see a and facilities. it unclaimed means others will Have you claimed these busi- business listing on the right- Claiming listings allow you to tell your story and it may not ness listings for your church hand side of the search re- update your business hours and be the story you want to be yet? It is simple, easy, and free. sult. There is likely a picture, communicate when the church told. By claiming the listing you M A R C H 2 0 2 0 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 11 Doubt, despair and spiritual confusion

from confidence in God's good shortfalls, uplift our continual As I See It graces. For example, a church growth in the journey of disci- council overly driven by put- pleship. Would this shed light ting 'more bodies in the pews', and healing and passion upon can potentially become distant what in some cases has become Rev. Jim from what it means to have doubt, despair and confusion? Innes their own body in the pews. In Would it not gift us with an at- other words, we can forget to tractive energy from which our breathe and feel the pleasure lives become a celebration of here is much talk of of the moment. And at that God's love for us? Would it not the decline in church moment, remember that God is gift us with the power to love Tmembership within mainline in charge. others as we are so loved? churches. There is also much I wonder about these matters I am not saying to push our response. This response is a lot. And I often wonder if heads into the sand, nor to pre- often about ways to fix it. These there is relief from the stresses tend all is just wonderful when practical ideas are good stuff, mentioned above if we can bal- it may not be. I'm looking for a but unfortunately, in some ance being responsible for our balance to offset any anxiety in of these earnest attempts at a future with living in the present changing times. solution, there can be a subtle moment. And in that process When we anxiously focus on critique of the way things are. Daniel Mingook Kim/Unsplash carefully and responsibly ease the negative and contrive to These subtle (and not so to change. For example, a not easily rectified. For exam- back on overly critiquing where control, manipulate, or force subtle) critiques create anxiety. the church is in this time in church has not seen many new ple, a small rural group sees any change, we risk making As a result, I have found church history. members and is worried about itself as "not having enough things worse. And we risk leaders stressed by a sense Which, to be clear, is not to what that means. Most new losing the joy of this beautiful that 'something' is wrong and young people," or a large estab- say that the Holy Spirit is not members do not participate like lished city church finds itself journey in faith. 'something' needs to change. calling us into some change. We must be willing to live the past members (especially spending large sums on main- Such stress has particular merit But to balance the need for till we die, trusting that God's financially). The search for tenance. Attempts at resolving in the ongoing development of change with the God-given presence surrounds us. And solutions not only consumes healthy discipleship. But such these issues can be like wrig- hope that all will be well, and that this presence is the light of stress creates its own set of the church council's energy but, gling in quicksand. Every move all is well. the world. issues and adds to the overall without proper care, can cast a sinks them further. I wonder what would happen anxiety. damp shadow over the entire Another issue is spiritual to the church if we fell in love Rev. Jim Innes is the rector of One of these issues is community. confusion. The need to take with who we are and the people the Regional Ministry of South 'doubt'. It is often difficult to Another issue is despair. declining church membership who surround us? And instead Huron. determine what it is that needs Problems, when identified, are seriously can lead us away of always stating the apparent [email protected] My collection of pictures: the framework for a story

As a part of the Consecration come from a generation lost A View from Liturgy, anyone who is called to in the mists of time, or come episcopal ministry is reminded: from our contemporaries, they the Back Pew Your heritage is the faith of become part of our own spiri- tual journey and experience. Rev. Canon patriarchs, prophets, apostles It is fitting that as Bishop Christopher and martyrs, and those of every generation who have looked to Townshend moves into a new B. J. Pratt God in hope. Your joy will be to ministry which will be a wit- follow him who came not to be ness of faith to our Diocesan served but to serve, and to give Family and beyond, so we are reminded that Huron Univer- hroughout my ministry, his life a ransom for many. it has always been a bit ( BAS page 636 ) sity College was the site where, Tof a challenge to find space at more than half a century ago, Life as a part of a community my desk, as I have consistently a phrase was penned which re- of faith is not something whose flects our identity as Anglicans. made pictures a priority. richness may be experienced Pictures of people I have met, We are called to be "mutually in total isolation. Throughout responsible and interdepen- places I have visited and, most Annie Spratt/Unsplash the centuries there have been importantly, pictures of family. dent members of the Body of be faithful witnesses to their individuals whose life, work, Christ." The pictures form an emo- Known or unknown, witness, service and sacrifice tional arch from my grandpar- Lord. That is a good heritage to There is space on my desk our lives have acknowledge and to celebrate. have brought us to this moment for a picture that reflects that ents and others of that genera- in our lives. Many of those th been impacted by Grandparental opportunity reality in the life of the Church. tion, rooted in the 19 century, persons may remain unknown who represent a storied past; will draw me away from an- My prayer is that the space will those who in ”every other family gathering of great to us. Some of them may be be filled soon. my parents and my family, closely linked to our branch of rooted in the 20th century; to generation”, have importance. It is that moment Rev. Canon Christopher B. J. when the Family of the Diocese our family tree. We may even the ever changing pictures of sought to be faithful have pictures of some of those Pratt has retired from full time of Huron will convene at St. my grandchildren, whose birth people. parish ministry, but continues st witnesses to Our in the 21 century heralds all of Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the Some may have shared their to offer priestly ministry in the the unknown which the future Lord. beginning of a new period of own faith journey with us. Diocese of Huron. holds. episcopal leadership. My desk Others may have written down visible signs of an inner and [email protected] The pictures offer a constant is not the only place where a their thoughts and insights reminder of personal connec- invisible character. collection of pictures can pro- which have lasted through the tions as a Grandson, Son, Hus- In a digital age, where a vide the framework for a story. generations. Known or un- band, Father and Grandfather. personal profile photo may Anyone who has visited our di- known, our lives have been im- Alongside that changing profile be changed at a whim, I have ocesan cathedral will be aware pacted by those who in "every are pictures which identify me opted for some consistency. that the long hallways are filled generation" have sought to be as a Student, an Ordinand, a Standing on the Island of Iona with photographs of bishops faithful witnesses to Our Lord. Priest, a Colleague, a Tourist, my Facebook page gives me and deans whose leadership Our personal family stories a Conference Attendee and a the opportunity of celebrating over the years has shaped the and the stories which reflect Friend. In one form or anoth- a link with a spiritual heritage life of the Diocese of Huron. the life of the congregations er, each of us has a variety of which spans the centuries. The It is a history of diversity and we identify as our spiritual different ways in which people picture places me in a location faithful witness which is linked homes help to colour our lives. see us. There are outward and where individuals sought to with our own faith journey. Whether the stories of faith PAGE 12 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS M A R C H 2 0 2 0 The bishops I've known, the things I've learned

great passion exclaimed, “You Committee as Huron hosted Mostly About insult me and you insult God!” all Canadian bishops and their Religion To say I was shocked was an spouses as part of of Sesquicen- understatement and my knees tennial event. What a wonderful Rev. Canon knocked together as Joseph opportunity to see our bishops Keith again began to speak. “In my up close and personal and to get Nethery country if you preached for such to know them just a little bit. a short time the people would One lasting memory is the day pick you up and put you back that our Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz was interviewed by th in the pulpit to tell them more n the 25 of January, of the wonderful story of Jesus.” my then ten-year old nephew along with about The grin that spread across his Jack Sizeland for the Life and Oa thousand other folks, I Faith television program. It was entered St. Paul's Cathedral to face proclaimed “gotcha!!” Jo- seph became the Archbishop of immediately evident that Fred witness the consecration and would address Jack as an equal, installation of the 14th Bishop of the Sudan in 2000 and we sadly lost him in 2007 at just 68. I did as another Christian wishing the Diocese of Huron, the Right The seating of Rt. Rev. Todd Townshend to talk about Jesus and what Reverend Todd Townshend. not have a chance see him again mation is that I was informed Westminster, I hold hope that I after he left Saskatoon in 1994 to ministry was all about. There In a moving liturgy that were smiles and laughs through included a wonderful sermon that the Bishop might ask me a will again have the pleasure of get home to “his people.” question and I better know the Barry's company. Another interesting encoun- what was, I think, one of the from Todd's sister Andra and best interviews the show ever the participation of many bish- answer. I fretted for days about While studying at Emmanuel ter came in 2005. Bishops from the potential inquisition, all for and St Chad in Saskatoon, the Canada and the United States aired. Just a couple of days later, ops from Canada and Bishop as promised, Archbishop Fred Marinez from our companion naught as I was not asked any- Right Reverend Joseph Marona gathered in Windsor for what thing other than my name and of Maridi Diocese in the Sudan was called the “Can Am” House said hello to Jack as he stood diocese in Brazil, hands were before 9000 Anglicans crammed despite being rather nervous, I joined us for the 1993-94 school of Bishops meeting. I was asked laid upon Todd in the Anglican into the then John Labatt Center believe I got it right. year. Having never seen a flake to help with media but spent tradition as he was called by for a most memorable service of I really didn't meet another of snow in his life, in early much of my time helping the God to Episcopal ministry. Eucharist. bishop until I sat down with October, Joseph appeared in a Rev. Steve Harnadek in the hos- In the days following the If I've learned anything service, as I reflected on what Bishop Barry Curtis in Calgary. parka, hat and gloves and soon pitality area. Most of the people there knew each other and for between Bishop Appleyard and might be ahead for our new I had requested a meeting with declared that he would not be Bishop Townshend number bishop, I also found myself him and when I arrived he going outside anymore. It was the newbie, back in Huron for just three years, I felt a little three, it's that bishops are clearly thinking back to stories and asked what I would like to speak fascinating to listen to Joseph's just like the rest of us. They have out of my league. I noticed an memories of bishops that I have about. I said I was somewhat stories of riding his bicycle from hopes and dreams, personali- American bishop sitting alone encountered. There isn't enough interested in ordination. I was parish to parish in his huge ties, strengths, weaknesses. They and struck up a conversation. space to talk about all those thoroughly deflated when he diocese, or confirming several each have their own take on It turned out to be fascinating. bishops I have served with; but said, “You know you are sup- hundred children in a single what Episcopal ministry means as I thought about it, I have had posed to talk to your parish service with an attendance in Their diocese was small and and how they carry it out. They some interesting connections priest first?” I didn't know that the thousands. He smiled as having a private pilots license, each deserve our support, en- and conversations. and was about to slide quietly only Joseph could as he told us they often flew to individual couragement and, from time to The first bishop I met, and to out of the room when Barry that there were times he needed parishes. As we talked a bit time maybe even some con- be honest I remember very little added, “But given that you are help holding his arms up, he about each other's background, structive criticism. of this meeting, was the Right already here, let's talk about it.” had confirmed so many in a I learned the bishop was a scien- It's a pleasure to tell you a Reverend Harold Appleyard. He Some three years later, Bishop single day! tist before ordination. It was the few stories about bishops I have presided at my Confirmation Curtis laid hands on me in tiny But one day will stand out for first of a couple of interesting interacted with. There have been which probably occurred in All Saints Anglican Church in me. It was Homiletics class and discussions we had. I have to laughs and tears, smiles and 1970 or thereabouts. Medicine Hat as I was ordained we were beginning preaching to admit I was surprised not that frowns, but always a story worth As Bishop Appleyard served a Deacon. In 1996, this time at our classmates. I enthusiastically many months later when Katha- telling. The story of Jesus Christ in retirement as an assistant at St. Augustine's in Lethbridge, had volunteered to go first and rine Jefferts-Schori was selected whom all these bishops have my current parish, I have had Barry hands again signified preached was I thought was as the Presiding Bishop of the served well! a chance to read a little bi- a change in my life as I was a barnburner (well at least an Episcopal Church in the United ographical information and see ordained a priest. I have much acceptable) sermon and the pro- States. Rev. Canon Keith Nethery is the a few pictures. But to be bluntly love for Barry, for his kindness fessor invited other students to Two years later, Bishop Bruce rector at St. James' Westminster, honest the only thing I truly to me. Given that his God- provide critique. Joseph was im- Howe asked me to serve as co- London. remember about my Confir- son is a member of St. James mediately on his feet and with chair of the local Arrangements [email protected] Longing for colours of spring screens can produce multitudes chalk, sand and loam. When want to enter into the darkness for inspirational colour. For of colour within seconds that we take time to stop we can see of somebody else’s roots. Oh, crocuses have healthy roots light up the entire room. Selec- the bloom triumphing over top we can do a quick analyzes but that only God can grow. The tions of paint for our walls out- of crystalized snow. It kind of to truly sit and hold hands takes nourishment of God is needed number our moods. We are free makes us want to cheer. humility, love and strength. to grow deep, healthy roots so Laurel to dress in the entire spectrum Nor is it easy for the crocus I wonder if hopelessness and we can bloom with all humility. Pattenden of colour, whether in fashion or to push roots out into frozen loneliness are products of un- Enabling us to sit, hold hands not. Or we can wear rose- co- ground. Why would it even nourished roots? and be truly with others who loured glasses. Bath water can start such a difficult pilgrimage The crocus has a definite ad- feel the hopelessness and loneli- be awashed in coloured bath to blooming? We don’t see the vantage over us humans. It has ness of this world. To bring true n our wintery, dark S.W. salts to match our energy levels crocuses effort to break open the Love of Creation deep in it’s colour into their world. Ontario winter we long at any chosen time. We have tunnels for their tiny roots to bulb to set the roots growing. Let’s face it, we would all Ifor the brightness and colour colour on demand. So why does gather needed nourishment. To As for us, God’s love gets so choose the fresh crocus over of spring. The return of our the appearance of a tiny crocus gather life sustaining energy. buried and weakened, in this the plastic flower, and seeing favourite bird, the robin, letting uplift us so much? We could It is also that way with us. world, that we struggle to set the tiny crocus bloom makes us us know that the sun and warm want to cheer! weather are truly on its way. We just stick plastic flowers in our We don’t see the roots of others. deep roots. In humility, we can love telling people about our decaying, muddy snowbanks. We don’t see their struggle to regain deep roots by reaching Laurel is retired and likes to early crocuses blooming and It is not easy being an early attain needed nourishment. To out to God and holding hands. spend her time in her art studio. daffodils breaking ground. The crocus (nickname “tommies”) gather life sustaining energy. It is only then that we will be earth begins to birth colours even though they appear hardy It’s a Henri Nouwen idea. I able to truly hold the hands of that we have so long missed. and very adaptable. This tiny, have written about the Catholic others and bloom together with It is interesting, that in a two to three inch, flower takes priest and writer Nouwen be- God given colour. world of ready colour, we on winter at winter’s first fore, so please google if neces- We will always look to the should long so much for these vulnerable time. Its tiny stem sary. We don’t see the roots of early crocuses and not to plastic true nature given colours. Our can push through frozen clay, others because we really do not flowers stuck in the snowbank