ALGOMA ANGLICAN THEMay NEWSPAPER 2017 OfficialOF THE DIOCESE Voice of OFthe ALGOMA Diocese •of The Algoma Official Voice– A sectionof the Diocese of theof Algoma Anglican • A SECTION Journal OF - Celebrating THE ANGLICAN 60 yearsJOURNALVol. •60 JUNE – No. 2020 5 The first issue ... The Algoma Anglican enters your home for the first time today and we hope you will invite it back again, every month, for a long time to come. The idea of a monthly paper for Anglicans in the Diocese of Al- goma originated with His Grace Archbishop W. L. Wright, who felt such a publication would do much to unite the common interests of all the people in our far-flung diocese. Algoma covers such a wide territory that to date many of us in one part of the diocese have had little or no opportunity to learn about the activities and progress of our fellow churchmen in other sections. It is hoped, therefore, that the Algoma Anglican will rectify this situation, that it will keep us all informed of what is going on in all parts of the diocese, and, perhaps more importantly, help us to know each other better and more deeply understand each other’s problems and hopes. The success of the Algoma Anglican will depend, of course, on the support it receives from our people throughout the diocese. Circulation will develop if the paper has readership value, and readership value will develop if every parish in the diocese reports fully on its activities. In this connection we would like to suggest that each parish appoint a correspondent who would be respon- St. Luke’s Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie, is celebrating a 150 years of spiritual service to the people of thesible city andfor reportingthe diocese. to the TheAlgoma Venerable Anglican Kelly every Baetz month. was installedThis duty should not be left to the clergymenat All Saints though, Anglican of course, Church, we hopeHunts they- will make liberal use of ourville columns. by Archbishop The Algoma . Anglican can- 150 Years of Prayer & Servicenot possibly survive unlessNew a steady flow Leadership of copy reaches the editor Article by D. Robert MacDougal, People’s Warden, St. Luke’s Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie,every ON. month. We also hope the Algoma Anglican will serve as clearing house N THEIR FEAST OF ST. for opinions and views. By thatat we mean All it add Saints to the value of our LUKE, October 18, 1870, paper considerably if AnglicansArticle in Algoma by Don wouldMcCormick make a habit of St. Luke’s Parish Church writing to the editor on thoseN occasions A CEREMONY when they IN feel HUNTS they have- wasO consecrated by the Right something to say which wouldVILLLE’S be of interest ALL toSAINTS the diocese AN- as a whole. An interesting “letters to the editor” column would be a Reverend A.N. Bethune, second GLICAN CHURCH on Sunday, great asset to the paper. Only you readers can make this possible. Bishop of . On St. Luke’s MarchI 8, 2020, The Most Reverend Advertising will start to appear in an early issue. It will be of a Day, June 29, 1882, the Reverend quality in keeping with principlesAnne Germond of such a of paper the Dioceseas this and of it will was consecrated be of considerable assistanceAlgoma in helpingofficiated us toat defraythe installation publishing in Montreal as the second Bishop costs. We trust our readersand will collation show theirof the appreciation Venerable Kellyto these of Algoma. On Tuesday, June 9, advertisers in a tangible Baetz.way. The ceremony struck a fine 1896, Bishop Sullivan laid the The four members of thebalance committee between now beingturning stately out the and paper- consecrated cornerstone of the two clergymen and two ofdignified the laity-readily while at agreedthe same to assumetime be- the Pro-Cathedral. On St. Luke’s Day, task until such time as aing permanent, intimate andsalaried personal. manager-editor is appointed. They have offered to act as an advisory board after October 18, 1896, Bishop Sullivan The ‘Installation’ is the official such an appointment is made if their services are desired. consecrated the new Pro-Cathedral, recognition of the Venerable Kelly LOOKING BACK: The first issue of the Algoma Anglican was published 60 years ago what is now St. Luke’s Cathedral. in May of 1957. The above photograph of Archbishop William L. Wright appeared on The above was originallyBaetz published as the in parishthe May priest 1957 of edition All of the theOn front Sunday, page. October 18, 2020, St. Algoma Anglican Saints Parish in Huntsville and the Luke’s Cathedral will celebrate is ‘collation’ refers to her induction 150th anniversary as a parish at its as the Archdeacon of the Muskoka original location, 160 Brock Street, Deanery. The Archdeacon is the key SaultDiocese Ste. Marie, . The Needs day Newspaper Archbishopfigure in the administrationStates of the will begin as we gather for morn- deanery representing the parishes ingMy worship. Dear friends: Preparations have Bay Nuggett, to assist in the new venture. Rev. J. E. includes many facets of our church life. A new era opens in the diocese with the publication Jordan and Rev. B. G. Gosse have planned wisely in Clergy and laityto the have bishop responsibility and the bishop to send to the the Al - begunof the Algomafor a 150th Anglican. ‘Gala ItEvent’ follows at the Algoma Mis- consulting with these two outstanding representatives goma Anglicanparishes. news that will not only be of interest Grandsionary Gardens News, which North served banquet the diocese hall faithfully for in producing The Algoma Anglican. but the added stimulusThe ceremony which comes started from with a progresa pro- - onmany that years. evening. A logo designed Naturally, it will take time to ‘iron out” the many sive church. cession from Sutherland Hall into specifically With the changingto recognize industrial the 150th conditions, and the difficulties, but you can assist in two ways: In proclaimingthe church.the good There news wasour Algomaa large turnoutAngli- anniversaryunfolding of is nature’s included resources herein for in fresh allows findings us toof say1. thankPublicize you Theto Algoma celebration.Anglican. It is your di- can can be a definite medium. Send the news to the uranium, iron ore and other metals, not to mention ocesan newspaper. Make it known to your friends. editor constantly.of deaneryThis is practical clergy and Evangelism. lay readers, allthe to development see. in the pulp and paper industry,the good the stewards Church of wardens St. Luke’s in many parishesOur haveanniversary already subyear- will Itbe is my earnestresplendent hope and in theirprayer purple that all liturgical will re- churchOur 150th is on yearthe even in ministry of similar began tremendous Cathedral expan- byscribed profiling to thethem paper each by procuringcelebrated sufficient by a number copies ofspond events. whole heartedly.colours. Their numbers were bol- withsion. an invitation to all parishio- month in ‘Ourto Parishcover allProfile’ the families in Somethe parish, have thealready cost beoccurred- May while the Blessingsstered byof thethree Risen clergy Christ and inspire one lay us to ners It fromhas been Dean felt Jim necessary, McShane therefore, to to havesegment a pub during- ing this,borne our by yearthe parochial of budget.others areWhatever still to meanscome. Onenewness of of lifepastor and deeds from of outside heroic theaction. deanery. joinlication the Goodwhich Bookwill not Club. only This serve as an historical are employed, I ask all our readers to give the paper record but will constantly present to our readers the widespread publicity. See “St. Luke’s Celebrates” on page 10. See “All SaintsYour Re-energized” friend and archbishop, on page 10. challenge of new churches, rectories, parish halls and 2. Participate in its function. The dissemination of WILLIAM L: Algoma. above all, additional clergy. church information is a primary task laid upon us all The diocese is indeed fortunate in having skilled at the present time. Algoma is in the midst of “growALGOMA- The above ANGLICAN was originally published • JUNE in 2020 the May 1 1957 newspapermen in the persons of Messrs. J. R. Makes ing pains.” I want all parts of the diocese to be famil- edition of the Algoma Anglican of The Sudbury Star, and C. M. Fellman, of The North iar with the whole work of the whole church, and this St. Luke’s Celebration continued from page 9.

Algoma Anglican The ‘Kitchen Crew’, Pamela Brown, Cheryl Linklater Halverson, and Victoria Pat Tossell takes tickets and provides Chu play a vital role in St. Luke’s continuing celebration and success. smiles at St. Luke’s celebrations. A publication of the Anglican the past events was a well-attended place of prominence within the as members of the congregation, Sunday brunch hosted by the ACW cathedral and the other will grace have endeavoured to practice good A Section of the Anglican Journal. at the Grand Gardens North ban- a wall within ‘Bishophurst.’ The stewardship by taking whatever quet hall on February 9, 2020. The See-House , built in 1876 at its actions are necessary to enhance The Algoma is the Official Fifth Line Sugar Shack welcomed current location, is now designated our place of worship. By way of Voice of the Diocese of Algoma family and friends of St. Luke’s as an historic site of interest due to example, two years ago, a new Editor: George Cribbs at the annual Winterfest outing. its largely unaltered Neo-Georgian pipe organ, designed and built by Publisher: Archbishop A delicious lunch of homemade architecture. It is currently the Rudolf von Beckerath of Hamburg, soups, hot dogs, and desserts was home of Archbishop Anne Ger- Germany, was installed to replace Anne Germond served. Indoor activities included mond and her husband Colin. Anne the well- used electronic organ Published Quarterly. crafts and games. The day proved was consecrated and installed as which has served the cathedral for Materials may be sent to be a beautiful sunny day which the Eleventh Bishop of Algoma on a period of fifty plus years. All four electronically to: allowed for snowshoeing by some February 17, 2017. walls of our iconic bell tower were [email protected] and children played outdoors in the Other anniversary events have given a face lift and a new tower or mailed to: huge piles of snow. A bake sale and been planned leading up to our his- roof was installed, thus ensuring P.O. Box 1168, a progressive auction were also toric 150th milestone date but out us many more years of use. A new held as well. There was something of necessity they will only proceed electronic ‘digital reader board Sault Ste. Marie, ON for everyone and a good time was in accordance with restrictions in sign’ was erected at the west ∆ to P6A 5N7 enjoyed by all. effect at that time as a result of the the cathedral, which brings dignity [email protected] A recent foray into a St. Luke’s COVID-19 pandemic. and grace to our grounds as well as vault uncovered three historic The parish family of St. Luke’s allowing us to post cathedral mes- 705-256-5061 paintings of the cathedral. Their Cathedral has recognized that we sages on a frequent basis. Printed by care was entrusted to parishio- have an aging structure that mea- In summary, we at St. Luke’s Webnews Printing, Inc. ners David and Penny Tyrrel sures must be taken to preserve Cathedral give thanks to God for North York, ON who graciously consented to take our place of worship today and all that has happened, is happening, them through the process of be- on into the future. To that end, and will happen in our spiritual ing professionally restored and the wardens, the clergy, and the journey through life. As our motto re-framed. Two will be given a Advisory Board members, as well states: Our Spirits Rejoice.

“All Saints Re-energized” continued from page 9. following communion, was for the receives the Deed of Collation. Collation of the Archdeacon. The service was concluded with In the Covenant in Ministry part a rousing singing of “The Church’s of the ceremony, the wardens certi- One Foundation”. Throughout the fy that the installation has followed service, the church choir was in all the appropriate forms and the particular fine fettle for the occa- Bishop charges Kelly to commit sion adding the kind of spiritual to the parish and the parishioners inspiration that Anglican Church commit to Kelly. It is somewhat music lends to any service. reminiscent of wedding vows. The congregation then retired to This was followed by a ‘vesting’ Sutherland Hall where an excep- ceremony. Vesting is the giving of tional array of refreshments were liturgical garments and articles of served by the All Saints ACW. The Venerable Kelly Baetz posed with Archbishop Anne and family & friends Christian faith such as a Bible, wa- The ceremony had significant following her installation at All Saints Anglican Church, Huntsville. ter and oil (of baptism) and bread symbolic importance in that it The Eucharist service was con- appointment of Kelly Baetz as the and wine (of the Eucharist). Chil- marked the end of one period of ducted by Archbishop Germond. incumbent of All Saints. The second dren of the parish were involved in leadership in the ongoing history There were three additions to the addition was for the Covenant in the vesting and it lent an air of re- of All Saints and the beginning of traditional liturgy, one following Ministry which occurred following birth, newness and hope to this new a new period of leadership. It lent a the Gathering of the Community the well received sermon by Canon beginning. In a very solemn and sense of newness, of freshness, of a for the installation during which Dr. Judy Paulsen of Wycliffe Col- symbolic moment in the service, re-energizing and a re-commitment the Archbishop voiced her official lege, Toronto. The third addition, Kelly kneels before the Bishop and in the life of All Saints.

2 ALGOMA ANGLICAN • JUNE 2020 the study of God’s Word and every imaginable meeting the study of God’s Word and every imaginable meeting was held in the pri- vacy of our homes. Life in the church moved on as we adapted to this strange new world. Even as we discovered new ways of worshipping we also re-acquainted our- selves with the use of the telephone and paper and ink to reach out to one anoth- er. One cleric said she had an aversion to the telephone and usually had her wardens make calls on her behalf. CO- VID-19 changed all that - she has spent hours on the phone getting to know her parishioners and finding it isn’t such a terrifying medium after all! And our people responded with words of appre- ciation that they had been remembered at a time when they were do afraid. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all of you for the amazing ways you are ‘being the church’ beyond the four walls of our churches. You are creative, resilient, faith-filled people Archbishop Anne Germond greeted and comforted a young parishioner from the North. fulfilling your calling to be the body of Christ in the world. By the time that you read these words, Stay Home and Stay Safe Trinity Sunday (June 7th) might have Article by Archbishop Anne Germond, Bishop of Algoma. just passed. The appointed gospel for LTHOUGH I HAVE churches, synagogues, and mosques ourselves with the use of the tele- that day is from Matthew and is an ac- MUCH to write to you, where the faithful had gathered for phone and paper and ink to reach out count of the Great Commission that I would rather not use worship for centuries. As the Metro- to one another. One cleric said she Jesus gave his disciples prior to his As- “Apaper and ink; instead I hope to come politan who issued the letter recom- had an aversion to the telephone and cension into heaven. “Go therefore and to you and talk with you face to face, mending that worship be suspended usually had her wardens make phone make disciples of all nations, baptiz- so that our joy may be complete.” [2 on March 15th, I waited with baited into being in our church communities. ing them in the name of the Father and John 12] breath for the backlash I was certain We embraced technology and offered of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and The words being penned on this would come from all quarters. As one morning and evening liturgies of the teaching them to obey everything that I Easter Monday will not be read until important event after another was can- word, prayers and teachings, sto- have commanded you. And remember, I June, but my deepest hope and prayer celled or postponed, I imagined the ries and children’s talks through the am with you always, to the end of the are that by then the immense suffer- waves of criticism flooding in. Noth- wonders of Zoom and livestreaming. age.” (Matthew 28: 19-20) ing we are seeing in our world as it ing of the sort happened. In the same And the people came from near and Writer and preacher Tom Long says, groans in agony over COVID-19 will way that congregations respected the far to share in those beautiful times “Telling this little band of confused and be decreasing. One can hardly bear to earlier guidelines regarding other re- of worship with us in the middle of disoriented disciples that they would watch the news anymore as the dai- strictions around Holy Communion the world’s heartache. Not in their herd all the people of the earth towards ly death toll increases and as much and the exchange of the peace, people usual tens or fifties or even a hundred Mount Zion in the name of Jesus would needed medical supplies decrease. In respected every directive and quickly - sometimes in their thousands. Folks be like standing in front of most con- the space of a month, after the WHO adapted to life outside our church who haven’t set foot inside a church gregations today and telling them to go declared COVID-19 to be a world- buildings. No one minded at all be- building in years ‘dropped in too’ and cure cancer, clean up the environment, wide pandemic, our highly organized cause we had in our hearts and minds immediately felt a sense of connec- evangelize unbelievers and while you and routine lives were turned inside the well-being of the cities and com- tion to their new online community. are at it, establish world peace. “(Feast- out and upside down. munities in which we reside. It was Through them, man have assumed a ing on the Word, Year A. vol 3) Who would have ever imagined important for us to stay home and stay regular pattern of evening and morn- The fact that the job at hand was so that in Canada we would have to line safe to prevent the spread of this dead- ing devotions in their homes. We impossible means that the disciples have up outside a grocery store to buy es- ly virus. We continue to pray for all were offered new liturgies for Holy no other choice but to place themselves sential supplies, that family gather- those whose lives have been forever Week and Easter to use in our homes utterly at the mercy of God. This is what ings would be held via Zoom, and changed by it. and they might just become a regular so many of us have found dring the time that birthday wishes would be ex- It only took a day of wondering how form of worship in the years ahead. of COVID-19. We can do nothing in our tended to loved ones from the safety we would manage without communal It didn’t matter that the clergy were own strength but in God’s strength some of a vehicle or through the window worship, the regular receiving of Holy standing in their living rooms or that formerly incredible things are possible, of a nursing home. And who would Communion, and seeing each other the camera wasn’t still, that the dog indeed are actually happening. In the have thought that on Easter Sunday in person for our usual meetings and or daughter arrived in the middle of end all ‘authority’ is not ours personally morning we would be watching lit- gatherings. What we knew was that the service, or that there wasn’t any or even the church’s but comes from urgies of the Word delivered via You we could not manage without God or music. Our desire to connect with God in Jesus Christ through the power Tube or livestreamed from our living one another and, through forced sepa- God, to listen to words of hope, of the Holy Spirit. rooms. ration, something new and beautiful peace and comfort, and to pray for Even if we are back in our buildings Following the government guide- came the privacy of our homes. Life in our hurting world and one another by June, I encourage you to keep leav- lines in early March which put limi- the church moved on as we adapted to was more important than all the trap- ing the safety of your church buildings tations of gatherings larger than 250 this strange new world. pings we so often claim we need for and go into all the world to bless the people, then 50, then 5, all religious Even as we discovered new ways true worship to happen. Some people world in the name of God the Father, the groups closed their doors of their of worshipping we also re-acquainted formed small online communities for Son and the Holy Spirit.

ALGOMA ANGLICAN • JUNE 2020 3 Diocese of Algoma Activities

Archbishop Anne Germond, Bishop of Algoma. The Lady Chapel at Bishophurst Lady Chapel & COVID-19 Article by Archbishop Anne Germond, Bishop of Algoma. George Cribbs and his friend, the Reverend Peter Simmonds, attended several AnglicanHE Editors’ BEAUTIFUL Association’s CHAPEL conferences many together. of the George remaining is the archival current and services. Holden Evening Prayer places the ‘gospel at the centre of Peter thein former Bishophurst editor of has the served Algoma Anglican.items were relocated to Algoma and Holden Prayers around the the sacred circle.’ The gospel is the church well over the last University and some were taken to Cross were well received and well read three different times from dif- fewT months and I never imagined the Synod Office for display there. attended. ferent interpretations and following that it would function in the way After that, the process of con- When it was announced that each reading there is a question that it has. The chapel is located on verting that ordinary space into a COVID-19 had reached pandemic for pondering and reflection. This the ground floor of the west side of sacred place for us to gather began proportions and that worship in method of engagement with the the house which was built in 1876 in earnest. church buildings was suspended gospel is being encouraged by the Algoma. Since then, eleven bishops The blue patterned wallpaper was for a period of time, new possibili- National Indigenous Archbishop, have made their home in this lovely painted over and we were delighted ties opened up for the little chapel Mark MacDonald, for all Angli- old stone house and the chapel has to receive the gift of an altar, font, in Bishophurst. Regular services of cans. morphed from being the original paschal candle, and lectern from Evening Prayer were livestreamed During Holy Week, prayers and kitchen in the home to serving as St. George’s in Falkenburg, along every evening from March 19th to reflections on the Stations of the the Synod Office and then housing with several pictures. A smaller Easter Evening with people tuning Cross were offered using beautiful the diocesan archives before they baptismal font, which stands on a in from around the country, Online woodcut art by Margaret Adams were moved to . table, was received from St. Paul’s, attendance soared - with between Parker and on Holy Thursday the It was during Bishop Stephen An- Grassmere, as well as, a beauti- 36 - 211 people joining in on vari- story of foot-washing as told by drew’s tenure as Bishop of Algoma ful medieval picture. Early this ous occasions. There is a hunger Alan Paton in his book, “Ah, But that the idea of converting the ar- year, the ancient, stained, and very for the church to be together for Your Land Is Beautiful” was read. chives into a chapel for prayer and smelly carpet was removed and prayer, worship, and to feast on the Two vigils were held on Good small group worship was birthed. replaced with a laminate floor. Word in this time of forced separa- Friday and on Easter Saturday a A small fund was set up for future It was decided to name the chapel tion. It was beautiful to see how glorious home liturgy of the Vigil renovations and ideas were formed after the benefactor of Bishophurst, quickly that online community was offered with the Exultet sung about furnishings and how the Baroness Angela Burdett Coutts formed with many people tuning in by Peter Colbert of St. Matthew’s space would be designed and used. (1814-1902). Her gift of money en- for each day’s worship. Cathedral in Timmins, and the We are grateful for all donations abled the diocese to begin building Different forms of Evening Assisting Bishop of Moosonee’s that have been received for renova- Bishophurst and there are no me- Prayer were used from Prayer Easter sermon being offered as we tions to the chapel. When Bishop morials in her memory anywhere in Books around the world - New feasted on the Word. Andrews accepted the position of the diocese. Zealand, South Africa, and Aus- Who knew that the Lady Chapel Principal of Wycliffe College in During the first two years of its tralia. Reflections were offered on would be used in this way to nour- June, 2016 and moved to Toronto, inception, several services of Eve- Rembrandt’s painting, “The Re- ish the spiritually hungry in a time the plans were put on hold. ning Prayer were held in the Lady turn of the Prodigal Son”, as told of pandemic? It is indeed a sacred But things began to move for- Chapel, particularly during Holy through the 15th Chapter of Luke’s and blessed place and when we are ward in 2017 when, with the help Week each year. It was beauti- gospel. On a couple of occasions, able to gather once more for wor- of Ken Hernden and Krista Mc- ful to offer liturgies conducive to we engaged in a form of online ship, I look forward to welcoming Cracken from Algoma University, small groups of people and healing ‘Gospel Based Discipleship’ which you to it in person.

4 ALGOMA ANGLICAN • JUNE 2020 Action & Example:leadership is not a position or title Article by Mitch Case, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Youth Council and PCMNO Youth Representative, Buffalo Clan N A POST TRUTH AND of new academic programs until RECONCILIATION COM- his retirement in 2016. Shingwauk MISSION (TRC) WORLD, is home to two, one-of-a-kind pro- Ireconciliation is often under- grams not offered anywhere else in stood to mean dealing with Can- Canada, Anishinaabemowin BA3 ada’s Residential School Legacy, (Ojibwe language) and Anishi- through: healing programs, edu- naabe Studies BA3. cation, public awareness cam- St. John’s Parish in the old core paigns, and the like. All of this of Sault Ste. Marie was closed important but this is just the be- about three years ago. The parish ginning. had been established in 1904 on When asked to speak on these land formerly owned by the Hud- issued publicly, or in classes with son’s Bay Company. This land was my students, I often point out traditionally the original Métis that the Residential School Sys- burial ground in Sault Ste. Marie. tem was not established to take This was located just upstream on away our language and culture. Fort Creek from the old Hudson’s It was established to take away Bay Company fur trade fort at the our power our ability to make foot of the rapids. decisions for ourselves and our The congregation consolidated communities and was an effort with that of another Sault Ste. Ma- to separate from our lands and Memorial Hall, the future Métis Heritage Centre rie parish, St. Matthew’s to form resources that Canada had set its the new Emmaus Parish. This land, sights on. This was accomplished along with the rectory, parish hall, by stripping us of our language and church building at St. John’s and culture, creating generations was transferred to the Métis Nation of Indigenous peoples who had of Ontario and its local Historic no sense of their own identity Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council in and who had an inability to ad- an act of ‘tangible reconciliation.’ vocate for themselves. This loss St. John’s had a long association of power and undermining of the with many local Métis Anglican ability to be self-determining, families. self-realizing, self-advocating, The land and buildings will be- self-governing ... is the real come a spiritual, cultural, and ad- wound that needs to be healed. ministrative centre for the local Senator Murray Sinclair, for- Métis Council. Since the transfer, mer Chair of the TRC, often re- Diocese of Algoma representa- minds us that while Indigenous tives have lent their names, their children were in Residential time, and their support to the Mé- School, Canadians were learning tis Council. They have applied for either explicitly or implicitly that funds and begun the process of Indigenous people were inferior, renovating and reinvigorating the and their input not needed or val- former St. John’s to enable it to ued in Canadian society. Healing become the future Métis Heritage these wounds is not an easy task; Centre. it is a big hill to climb. The lasting legacy of Residen- When asked for examples of tial Schools was the inequity and those who are leading in the rec- power imbalance that was insti- onciliation movement in real, The library space at the Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gaming tutionalized in Canadian society, meaningful, and tangible ways, I dents), Batchewana and Garden Kinoomaage Gaming is to pro- As Indigenous peoples seek heal- often refer to the Anglican Dio- River First Nations who had stu- vide ‘Culture Based Education’, a ing and liberation, allies can play cese of Algoma. There are many dents at the former Shingwauk method of learning and teaching an important role by leveraging reconciliation related initiatives Residential School. The Trust pioneered by Dr. Edward Benton- their influence and their power, that the Diocese of Algoma has holds the land and former assets Benai. In the 1970s at the ‘Red while helping to create and hold- supported throughout the years of the school. The Diocese of Al- School House,’ the first Indig- ing space for Indigenous peoples but there are two with which I goma has been an integral part enous controlled school in North to lead. It is integral that allies un- am very familiar: the Shingwauk of establishing Shingwauk Ki- America reflected in the -meth derstand when Indigenous peoples Education Trust and the Sault noomaage Gaming (university) odology used at Shingwauk Ki- need them to step up and knowing Ste. Marie Métis Heritage Cen- and the Trust is presently building noomaage Gaming today. Culture when to step back, when to speak tre. a new 15 million dollar research, based education centres Anishi- up, and when to encourage Indig- The Shingwauk Education library, and archives centre that naabe ways of seeing, knowing, enous voices. Leadership is not a Trust was established in 1994 will house the library and archives doing, and relating, while simul- position or title; it is action and ex- in a partnership among the Dio- of the Assembly of First Nations taneously creating space for heal- ample; and leadership is in action cese of Algoma, the Children of and archives from a number of ing in the educational process. Dr. and on display here in the Diocese Shingwauk Alumni Association other Indigenous organizations. Benton-Benai joined Shingwauk of Algoma. (former Residential School stu- The reason d’ȇtre for Shingwauk in 2008 and led the development

ALGOMA ANGLICAN • JUNE 2020 5 token of thanks, Reverend Peter was presented with a handcrafted wooden box designed by David Solomon of Emmaus Parish in Sault Ste. Marie. Reverend Peter serves as incumbent of St. Stephen’s Parish in Muskoka Deanery and lives in Rosseau, On- tario. In a world of instant communica- tion, Face book, Instagram, Face- time, and Zoom, we should never take for granted other ways of telling our stories and connecting the vast diocese we inhabit. In this season of COVID-19, many congregations are reaching out to each other with regu- lar mailings of newsletters, includ- ing services of prayer and sermons. Others are having telephone conver- sations and say that these are deep and meaningful and very unlike the PARTNERS IN EDITING: Current editor, George Cribbs, and his friend, for- The Reverend Peter Simmons’ fifteen quick handshake and hello at the end mer editor, the Reverend Peter Simmons, enjoyed a time of fellowship during an year service as editor was appreciated of Sunday services. Anglican Editors’ Association’s conference held in the Diocese of Algoma. by Archbishop Anne Germond. There are still numbers of individ- uals who do not have easy access to A Word ... or Two... the Diocese of Moosonee and about the internet and so being able to con- Article by Archbishop Anne Germond, Bishop of Algoma. their mission and ministry. Folks in nect with them through the diocesan Moosonee will be receiving copies newspaper and provide them with “Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold of the Algoma Anglican so they can news from around the diocese is very a rather large amount of gratitude.” A.A. Milne get to know us better too. important. HE TIME OF WAITING of the Church of the Epiphany in A very special thanks to The Rev- There will be two more editions is over! Did I hear a cheer Sudbury and served as the former erend Peter Simmons who served as of the paper in 2020 with each one when you opened your Assistant Bishop of Moosonee. the editor for the Algoma Anglican having a particular focus or theme. copyT of the Anglican Journal and I serve as Moosonee’s Diocesan for fifteen years and for the faith- Articles for the September issue found the Algoma Anglican and the Bishop and George Cribbs serves as ful way he undertook this ministry. with the theme, “Creative Care” Moosonee Northland newspapers the editor of our newspaper. Thank When Bishop invited should be emailed to George Cribbs inside? The theme of this edition of you George for taking on this ad- Peter to be the new editor, Peter ([email protected]) or Sharon the Algoma Anglican is ‘Partner- ditional ministry and to Sharon thought that it would be for a short Corston ([email protected]) by ships’ and the first partnership I Corston ( North Shore time but communication got into his July 21st. and will be published in want to give thanks for is the friend- Deanery) for agreeing to be the as- blood and over the years he grew September. Articles for the Decem- ship between the dioceses of Al- sisting editor. You will be receiving the paper and ensured that news that ber edition with the theme, “Celebra- goma and Moosonee. Bishop Tom copies of both papers for the rest of happened in one end of the diocese tion,” should be sent in by October Corston is the interim incumbent 2020 so you can learn more about was relayed at the other end. As a 21st, 2020. God the Father, God the Son, and the world, and no longer be afraid. Muriel Hornby God the Holy Ghost. Through his She will always be Mrs. Hornby Article by Erin Hernden. gentle teaching, my faith grew ex- or Reverend Lady to me. I could no IFTY SOME YEARS AGO, ponentially. more call her Muriel to her face than my family and I moved to The lovely ladies at the Church call my mother by her first name. Thessalon, Ontario and my of the Redeemer supplied me with She represents the women who lifeF changed forever. I was in- the prerequisite green beanie and channelled buckets of love, talent, troduced to weekly worship and yellow striped green felt tie for and energy into other people’s chil- scripture through the Book of the Junior Auxiliary and made me dren in the Name of Jesus Christ. Common Prayer, Father Norman most welcome in spite of my not so Hornby, and Mrs. Muriel Hornby. crafty self. Suffice to say, I purled at If I have a divine gift, it is a need their peril. to worship. It is Mrs. Muriel Hornby who I had experienced this worship caused me to comprehend Christ’s briefly the year and because of that Abundance. The abundance found timely exposure, I chose the Angli- in the teaching tools of the Girls’ can Church over the Presbyterian/ Auxiliary. At first, it was -over whelming: the music, the dancing, United Church of my Scots-Irish The Reverend Muriel Hornby in pro- the choral speaking, the drama, the forbears. My first decade had been cession at St. Luke’s Cathedral. You don’t have to wait spent in an isolated community scripture, and the selling of G. A. until Christmas where church services did not oc- how words appear on a page. The Pepperming Patties so we might to give a gift that will cur. Book of Common Prayer led me travel to the Diocesan G.A. Festi- make a difference Simply put, The Book of Com- through the verdant pasture of Via val and compete for the Archbishop right here in Canada mon Prayer had more gadgets in Media - Holy Communion, Com- Wright Trophy. pline, Matins, Evensong, Litany, At some point, these three - lit- give local its tool box. Likewise, it gave me give canadian a life-long love of words, poetry, Catechisms, and Confirmation. urgy, priest, and abundance - gave indeed cadence - not to mention Father Hornby introduced me to me the courage to finally turn, face www.anglicanfoundation.org

6 ALGOMA ANGLICAN • JUNE 2020 For God and Country! Article by The Reverend Christian Pichette, St. Lujke’s Anglican Cathedral.

HERE ARE MANY including officers and ‘members WAYS to serve God and of the rank.’ A chaplain may also one’s country but how be called on to deal with home- doesT someone answer a call to sick young seamen who want to serve both? I was ordained a terminate their summer intern- Roman Catholic priest in Sher- ships. Families may ask a chap- brooke, but after seven lain to organize the funeral of a years as a parish priest, I felt a serving member or a chaplain need to serve my country and may provide spiritual support enlisted in the navy instead. in the midst of a court martial. However, I could not escape In other cases, people come to God’s call and so I applied for the Chaplain’s Office as a last a two-year placement and, in resort. As a last line of defense, 2018, I was received into the chaplains have unique resources Anglican Communion. I now and a vast network of connec- act as an Assistant Curate un- The Reverend Christian Pichette serv- The Reverend Christian Pichette serv- tions to make things happen. I der Dean James McShane at St. ing God at St. Luke’s Cathedral. ing God in the Royal Canadian Navy. look forward to beginning my Luke’s Cathedral in Sault Ste. chaplaincy even though it will Marie. At the end of my place- Sunday myself about the people was also quite impressed with be different from my time at the ment this summer, I will go who praised Jesus in Jerusalem the civility and maturity shown cathedral. back to the Canadian Forces as were also the same ones who at the Algoma Synod. Delegates I learned so many things from an Anglican Chaplain-in-train- abandoned him to the cross. discussed the sensitive topic the military chaplains I met ing thereby combining my love All of us, at some point in our of same-sex marriage in a very through the Canadian Armed of God and country. lives, have abandoned Jesus but open-minded way while listen- Forces: flexibility, ,open-mind- I am now well grounded in He never abandons us. I found ing to each other with respect edness, humility, empathy, dedi- the Anglican tradition through: parishioners thinking about and and compassion. cation, self-control, composure, religious services, pastoral ac- discussing the sermon with me A military chaplain, on the and spiritual depth. All of which tivities, synod meetings, war- long after the liturgy was over. other hand, primarily provides will make me a better chaplain! den meetings, and many other This was a defining message and spiritual and pastoral care to a Wherever I am in the midst of valuable learning experienc- preaching moment for me. Military Unit ashore or on de- my chaplain ministry, I will al- es. One of the things that im- I also conducted a Bible study ployment anywhere in the world ways be grateful to the people of pressed me the most was how on St. Luke. I learned a great under the motto, “Called to St. Luke’s Cathedral and remem- Anglican ministers engage with deal through exchanges with the Serve.” He or she has direct ac- ber that I represent the Diocese the Word of God as a power- people in the Bible study; they cess to the Commanding Officer of Algoma. May God help me to ful and prophetic instrument. I showed a strong bond and a deep and can make recommendations be the best minister and chaplain remember preaching on Palm intimacy with Luke’s Gospel. I for the well-being of the troops He expects me to be. AMEN. Algoma & PWRDF Article by Cathy Pirrie, Algoma Diocesan Representative for PWRDF

security to name but a few. NGLICANS OF ALGOMA In partnership with our parishes and have long partnered with the with other dioceses, Algoma Angli- Primate’s World Relief and cans reach out through PWRDF and DevelopmentA Fund as part of living its partners to touch the lives of many out our Christian faith to help people people. In this time of working to stem in need. Most parishes have a par- the worldwide spread of sickness, it is ish representative for PWRDF and being demonstrated how close we are everyone has someone in the parish in this world to one another. We are all who receives periodic news about neighbours. We have been instructed the good work being done at home by Christ, “Love your neighbour as and abroad. yourself.” (Matthew 22:39) The Primate’s World Relief and Most parishes support PWRDF Development Fund is itself built on whether through their outreach bud- partnerships. PWRDF contributes get or through fund raising events. to organizations who work at a local As individuals or families, we can level with people in need. In this include caring for others by donating way, it is possible for us to support through our parish offerings or directly so many projects in many countries by mailing a cheque to PWRDF at 80 area. We offer relief help after disas- available foods, shelter, protection for assuring each is sensitive to the Hayden St. Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2. ters, support health care, safe water, vulnerable families, sustainable ag- needs and cultural practices of each We can also give through pwrdf.org. nutrition instruction using locally ricultural methods in support of food

ALGOMA ANGLICAN • JUNE 2020 7 into ministry. Many of the senior cler- gy in the diocese today started making Stay The Reverend Peter enquiries into their sense of vocation in the early days of his and Susan’s term. Harry describes that as planting trees and ‘watching a forest grow’ be- fore his eyes. Archdeacon Harry believes that his ministry is not about himself but about what people are able to accom- plish together. “Is this about the indi- vidual?” he is often quick to ask, “or is this about Jesus? Because that is who we are called to serve.” Harry has a brilliant mind, memory, and ability to write, as well as a great sense of humour. He loves to read and study Canon Law and has spent many a summer in Oxford attending courses and seminars. Harry sees this knowledge as a gift from God and his background in working at the govern- ment level is something that has been very helpful in his diocesan work. Some of the Archdeacon Harry’s writ- ings include Archbishop Wright’s and DIOCESAN CHURCHES: This pen and ink sketch of St. Luke’s Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario was created by Archbishop Thornloe’s Memoirs. He the artist and architect, Nicky Alexander. has also written the history of Algoma in the 19th Century and is considering and as the joint Territorial Archdea- penning our history in the 20th Cen- cons for Sudbury/Manitoulin. Prior tury. to that they had ministered at St. While much of Archdeacon Harry’s WithArticle by Archbishop Gratitude Anne Germond, Bishop of Algoma. Alban the Martyr in Capreol and in time has been spent in Algoma, the HE EXECUTIVE ARCH- Azilda and Onaping Falls. Both of of Ontario, DEACON OF ALGOMA, those churches have now been de- the Diocese of Moosonee, and the the Venerable Harry Huskins, consecrated. Harry and Susan, with Anglican Church of Canada have all Twill be retiring from this position in their backgrounds in law and his- been the beneficiaries of his expan- May of this year. Harry is an intense- tory also taught at Thornloe Univer- sive knowledge as he has generously ly private person and didn’t want sity - Susan in the Women’s Studies shared his gifts in the wider church. there to be any fanfare as he takes Department and Harry church his- Over the last several years Archdea- his leave of us. It was our intention tory in the Department of Theology. con Harry has served as the Bishop’s to honour him at the Special Synod In the single shared position of Appointee on the Shingwauk Board in May and for Deanery Councils Executive Archdeacon of Algoma, and is very excited to be part of the to extend good wishes to him as he Susan was responsible for postu- planning for the new university by the visited this spring. None of that will lants and vocations and planned a same name. This spring the ‘Discov- happen because of the COVID-19 number of Early Ministry Confer- ery Centre’ which will house Shin- Pandemic, so I offer these words as ences which many of today’s cler- gwauk University and the Chiefs’ a collective expression of our thanks gy still remember attending at St. Library will officially open and Arch- for his ministry over the past few Mark’s, Heyden. Harry took on re- deacon Harry has been involved in decades as he shared his God given sponsibilities for Concurrence and all the planning for this development. gifts with us in Algoma. Appointments as well as working The Venerable Harry Huskins, the Harry has developed some very close Harry and I have worked closely Executive Archdeacon of Algoma, and on policy matters. In 2005, Susan friendships with members of the In- over the last several years and the Provincial Chancellor Jean Bedard at stepped aside from the shared posi- digenous community in the area and words I think of to describe him are Provincial Synbod. tion of Executive Archdeacon and is enormously proud of the spirit of the exact same words he used to de- Harry took on the postulancy and goodwill and the healthy respectful of the day was unable to manage it scribe the people of Algoma - “Com- vocations file from her. relationships that have been fostered all by himself and it was decided to mitted, faithful people of God.” A This was an important time in the between the Diocese of Algoma and hire someone to render assistance committed and faithful servant of history of Algoma because many with First Nations and the Métis peo- to the bishop. The first Executive the church - that’s Harry Huskins. of the diocesan canons needed to ple of the city, province and country. Archdeacon in Algoma was the The position of Executive Arch- be changed in order to reflect the “We are building something really Venerable (now retired bishop) Rod deacon was created in the Diocese growth in the diocese. The Execu- good here,” Archdeacon Harry re- Andrews. of Algoma during the latter years tive Committee was restructured marked. When Rod Andrews left Al- of Bishop Leslie Paterson’s tenure and the available resources (there Archdeacon Harry has requested goma, Archdeacon Harry Huskins in the late 1980’s. Following a pe- was money to spend) were put into that in thanksgiving for his ministry in and Archdeacon Susan de Gruchy riod of expansion in the diocese in programs and new ministries within Algoma that donations be made to the were appointed by Bishop Ron Fer- the 60’s and 70’s as new churches in the diocese. Episcopal Endowment Fund. Grow- ris (1995-2008) to serve jointly as every deanery were being built and In reflecting on what some of the ing the small fund we have at pres- Algoma’s Executive Archdeacons. new vocations coming into being, highlights of his time as Executive ent by 2 million dollars will ensure They moved to Sault Ste. Marie there was an increase in the amount Archdeacon have been, Harry spoke that the office of bishop is paid for in from Sudbury where they had been of work that needed to be attended about the delight of seeing a whole perpetuity. With gratitude for Harry’s ministering at Christ Church Lively to in the Synod office. The bishop generation of new clergy coming ministry and service in Algoma.

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