ALGOMA ANGLICAN THEMay NEWSPAPER 2017 OFOfficial THE DIOCESE Voice of OF the ALGOMA Diocese • The of Official Algoma Voice – ofA the section the Anglican • A SECTION Journal OF THE - ANGLICANCelebrating JOURNAL 60 years • SEPTEMBERVol. 60 – No. 2020 5 Feed My Sheep Article by Dale Sparkes, St.The Brice’s, North first Bay. issue ... CHURCH FOOD CUP- The Algoma Anglican enters your home for the first time today BOARD is an expression and we hope you will invite it back again, every month, for a long of a church community’s time to come. missionalA culture. What does that The idea of a monthly paper for Anglicans in the Diocese of Al- mean? A missional church is in a goma originated with His Grace Archbishop W. L. Wright, who felt sense fictional, it does not exist such a publication would do much to unite the common interests of as a building nor as an unchang- all the people in our far-flung diocese. ing community. Being a missional 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 church is to participate in the tran- about the activities and progress of our fellow churchmen in other scending nature of God which is sections. the process of becoming: “I will It is hoped, therefore, that the Algoma Anglican will rectify this be what I will be” (Ex. 3:14). A situation, that it will keep us all informed of what is going on in function of church is to become a all parts of the diocese, and, perhaps more importantly, help us to funcion of Gathering Table’s Food know each other better and more deeply understand each other’s Cupboard ministry; it is to facili- problems and hopes. tate becoming a Christian. The success of the Algoma Anglican will depend, of course, on At some level of its existence, the support it receives from our people throughout the diocese. Circulation will develop if the paper has readership value, and church serves three functions in readership value will develop if every parish in the diocese reports the world. It ought to be a visible fully on its activities. In this connection we would like to suggest sign giving direction to a worldly that each parish appoint a correspondent who would be respon- future of reconciled relations; peo- sible for reporting to the Singer,Algoma Shy-Anne Anglican everyBartlett, month. Nipigon This duty song writer and artist, sang “Only the ple coming to church should expe- Lyne Génier, a volunteer worker, helped to prepare St. Brice’sshould Take not Home be left to the clergymen though, of course, we hope they River Knows” with Elder, Ester Diablo rience a foretaste of love bringing meals which are provided to people who are shut-in etc. Thewill meals make are liberal now beuse- of our columns. The Algoma Anglican can- at the Spirit Garden in Marina Park. diverse people together in commu- ing delivered to people in the community. not possibly survive unless a steady flow of copy reaches the editor nity; and church activity is to be a every month. means through which God’s love, COVID-19 has been a challenge ing is to follow WeGod also (Rm. hope 8:28) the Algoma CLAY Anglican will serve 2020/21 as clearing house justice, freedom, and inclusion are for church that required new ways through new experiencesfor opinions (Is. and 43:19) views. By Articlethat we by mean Pastor it addNancy to theRingham, value of St. our paper considerably if Anglicans in Algoma would make a habit of of continuing. 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There of the were Risen several Christ inspireyouth usand to Some It has guests been volunteerfelt necessary, to assist therefore, in to haveoutside a pub the- building.ing borne by the parochial budget.excellence Whatever and with means some newness humility of life adultand deeds leaders of heroic and action.volunteers par- otherlication ways which at “their will notchurch.” only serve as an Thehistorical Christian are processemployed, of Ibecom ask all- our readers to give the paper record but will constantly present to our readers the widespread publicity. See “Adapting a New Normal” on p.2. See “YouthYour Synod” friend on page and 2.archbishop, 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 midstALGOMA of “grow- ANGLICANThe above was originally • SEPTEMBER published 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 “Youth Synod” continued from page 1. ticipating from both Full Commu- nion partners from Thunder Bay and others from MNO communi- ties as well as communities within Algoma. For many Algoma youth, it was a first experience attending this gathering where youth come from across Canada wherever the Anglican and Evangelical Luther- an churches are found. In anticipation of CLAY 2020, a team of 8 youth and 1 adult leader is registered, all from Anglican and Lutheran churches in Thun- Algoma Anglican der Bay. This group of individuals and the leaders supporting their ‘Not For Sale’ MNO team from Thunder Bay Lutheran churches participated A publication of the registration will come together in in the River and Forest Conservation Event in PEI. Anglican Diocese of Algoma October, 2020 and begin the rally to continue fund raising and a re- A Section of the Anglican Journal. commitment to being part of the 2021 team headed for CLAY. As The Algoma is the Official Voice of the we live through the COVID-19 re- Diocese of Algoma strictions, we are still affected by Editor: George Cribbs physical isolation and suspension Assistant Editor: Sharon Corston of employment, physical school Published Quarterly. attendance, and all the specifics of Materials may be sent En Route that we need to consider beforehand. That includes how we electronically to: will travel, what will the costs be, [email protected] or and who wants to be part of the [email protected] team come October? Publisher: Archbishop It’s a whole new event in many Administrative Assistant: Liz Hamel ways; we have the benefit of funds [email protected] retained from CLAY 2018 and CLAY demonstrated their gratitude to The CLAY poster for 2020. 619 Wellington St. East, those raised by the participants the Diocese of Algoma. in 2019. The campaign across the and communications in your par- part of a team representing the same Sault Ste. Marie, ON Diocese of Algoma begins now to ishes. area where CLAY 2018 was held. P6A 2M6 raise the awareness among youth Youth Synod will resume as a Please consider how you are be- Phone:705-256-5061 and youth leaders to consider at- Youth gathering of the diocese in ing called to participate in En Route tending En Route coming up in 2021. CLAY En Route as a gather- 2021 in Calgary. Contact Rev. Nan- Fax: 705-946-1860 almost a year, in Calgary. In Thun- ing has a higher cost per person for cy Ringham at 807-627-5667 or at Printed by der Bay, we made a decision to re- registration and transportation and [email protected] because you Webnews Printing, Inc. connect in late September and re- therefore has appeal for a smaller are looking for more information. North York, ON group. There is room for others to group to participate. However, it is Long may we journey together en participate and we encourage you possible and even desirable to be route this path of pilgrims! to take action through your prayers

“Adapting a New Normal” continued from page 1. for human imperfections. Initia- tives revealed as constructive to God’s work need scaling up. Oth- er opportunities, recently revealed and less defined, need explora- tion. Disruptions are opportunities to respond with new discernment and courageous choices. God will be doing a new thing; forget the past, there will be a new normal. Prayerfully, the food cupboard at Gathering Table will find that the world is not completely different from the per-pandemic experi- ence. There will be continuity. Nevertheless, our pandemic time of discontinuity, traversed with faith will reveal an ‘afterlife’ that is to be joyfully engaged and cel- ebrated. Food Cupboard volunteeers wear masks and gloves and are screened for health.

2 ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 Love & Kindness Article by Archbishop Anne Germond, of Algoma. OW DOES YOUR GAR- “Single act of kindness throws DEN GROW? The lock- out roots in all directions, and the down which sent us home roots spring up and make new inH March also sent us down into trees.” (Amelia Earhart) our basements to haul out our gar- Unfortunately, in the midst of dening tools. Out into the yard we the pandemic there were also went and stood in silent wonder as acts of unkindness. We watched new shoots emerged from the cold, the news in horror for 8 minutes white earth. We couldn’t wait for and 46 seconds as a police officer the frost to leave the ground so stood with his foot on the neck of we could put our hands deep into George Floyd until he lapsed into the soil to pull weeds, sow seeds, unconsciousness and died. “I can’t and tend to the new growth. As the breathe” and “Black Lives Matter” COVID-19 corona virus spread became the rallying cry as people like wildfire around the globe and of all classes and race, creed and worry filled our hearts, watch- colour marched in cities around ing the earth come alive after the the world to say as loudly as they long winter gave us something to could that Black Lives Matter. care for, hope for, and something Acts of racism, or sexism, or to pour our energy into. A simple Archbishop Anne’s 94 year old mother, Nora, and Mollen her kind helper. ageism, or homophobia, or trans- walk outdoors became an essential phobia, or Islamophobia, or anti- de-stresser in those anxiety ridden above us where we ate our lunch. tion of the covenant inquiry came semitism are the opposite of care- times. For weeks Colin and I watched as into being at General Synod (2013) mongering and are not Christian The beautiful thing about nature the busy parents flitted back and it was from families and young virtues. These ‘isms’ have called is that there is constant change and forth tending to their wee babes. It people and adults who wanted to me to examine my heart and find rebirth with renewal happening ev- was a full time job. Carrying worms know more about their role as co- those places where the seeds of ery day. There was something new in their mouths, they entered the stewards of creation. This season of prejudice or hatred have found a to discover in our gardens, remind- nest to a chorus of chirping and COVID-19 is offering us the oppor- corner to grow. ing us of God’s promise in Gen- within seconds were out again look- tunity to do our part to ensure that How does your inner garden esis. “While the earth remaineth, ing for the next worm. Such energy, through the work of our hands the grow? seedtime and harvest, and cold and such enthusiastic caring for their earth continues to heal. Jesus says we will be known by heat, and summer and winter, and young. One day in June, there was Speaking of caring for creation, our fruits (Matt. 7) and Paul goes day and night shall not cease.” silence from above and we realize this includes our care of one anoth- on to tell us more about what those There is a 200 year old Burr Oak with astonishment that the birds had er, those who are made in the image fruits look like as they grow in Tree in the garden at Bishophurst flown the coop to make it on their and likeness of God. ‘Caremonger- Christians.”By contrast the fruit which is easily 300 ft. high - its own and without so much as a word ing’ has been added to the lexicon of the spirit is love, joy, peace, sturdy branches reaching for the of thanks for the free accommoda- of COVID-19, along with physi- patience, kindness, generosity, light, its roots deep beneath the tion! cal distancing. What started as an faithfulness, gentleness, and self- earth taking in nutrient for further While those infected with the co- antidote to fear brought on by the control.” (Gal. 5.22) Here Paul is growth. Year after year, it has lived rona virus were trying to heal from worrisome headlines, simple acts simply echoing the reality that the through the changing seasons, each it, the earth was healing us and do- of kindness began to spring up in nature of the tree is simply to bear year growing mightier. Its hidden ing its own healing. Scientists re- neighbourhoods so people would fruit. For us it is to be the ‘new rings have stories to tell of years of ported that with the reduction of air know they were not alone. I heard creations’ we already are in Jesus plenty and years of drought. Oh, if emissions and the absence of vehic- story of how this unfolded in Algo- Christ. The evidence of the fruit only the trees could talk. ular transportation and humans in ma which did not surprise me a bit. of the Spirit is the inward reality Families who’d never gardened city centres, rare species were com- We were simply being the baptized, of a heart ‘abiding’ in Christ. In before built wooden beds and ing out of hiding and the skies were serving Christ in all persons and John 15, Jesus uses the metaphor boxes and proudly posted pictures clear. Deer were seen walking in loving our neighbours as ourselves. to show that the fruit is borne as a of their accomplishments on so- the streets in Poland, wild turkeys One of the blessings of coronavi- result of a relationship to the Vine. cial media. I watched our neigh- found their way into a playground rus in our family is the wonderful As we give our time and energy to bours on Simpson Street tending in California, and wild pigs from the care my 94 year old mother, Nora, practice abiding in the Vine, the the small vegetable patch in their countryside decided Paris would be is receiving from her full time car- Spirit will be set free to release its front yard with the tenderness of a good place to visit. “The appear- er, Mollen (see photo). Mum lives fruit. a parent fussing over a baby. Ev- ance of these animals ... shows us in South Africa and during the early In this way we become his disci- ery morning they would be outside that the real intruders are humans.” days of the lockdown was not al- ples. Remain in the Vine and watch watering the new green shoots as (Anju Ann Williams - Your Story lowed any visitors. Her mental and the fruit grow. they appeared in the box, picking Nature and Wildlife) Delhi, deemed physical state declined rapidly from God willing, by the time you off insects and teaching their chil- to be the most polluted capital in the the social isolation and that changed are reading these words the doors dren about the different vegetables world saw a reduction of air pollu- within days of Mollen arriving. In to our church buildings will have with something new to point out tion of about 82% during the lock- order to care for my mother, Mol- re-opened and we will once again each day. There is something quite down. len needs to be away from her own be feasting on the Word and the lovely about watching children Our care for creation is the reaf- family for weeks at a time. The Sacrament of Holy Communion. I connect with nature - as they care firmation of our baptismal promise Christian virtue of kindness is seen pray that as you return you will be for it they learn to love it as they to “Strive to safeguard the integrity in acts of service which always look like God’s faithful people in Psalm love it they learn to protect it. of God’s creation, and respect, sus- to the needs of another even though 126 as they made their way Je- A couple of European Starlings tain and renew the life of the earth.” it might mean making sacrifices in See “How Does Your Garden Grow?” p. 4 built a nest in the eaves of the porch Interestingly, when this ninth ques- their personal lives.

ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 3 “How Does Your Garden Grow?” continued from page 3. over the last several months and ings. Every item on the checklist rusalemDiocese bearing the fruits ofof their thank you for abiding by the direc- is essential to ensure that we have harvest. “May those who sow in tives set out by the House mitigated as many of the risks as tears reap with shouts of joy. Those of in the template “Loving possible so that parishioners may whoAlgoma go out weeping, bearing Activities the our Neighbours” for the red stage or enter without fear. Once again, pa- seed for sowing, shall come home reopening. I realize that this meant tience will be needed as we adjust to with shouts of joy, carrying their that many who count on gathering the ‘new normal’ of parish life and sheaves.” Our first communal act for worship in the summertime only continue with physical distancing, will be one of remembrance for were unable to do that. wearing masks, and washing hands those who have lost their lives and I’m grateful to the small working frequently. We will get through this of gratitude for those who have group under the leadership of Arch- as we continue to walk together and helped us get through the last sev- deacons Jay Koyle and Kelly Baetz act kindly towards one another. eral months by their many acts of who have prepared a document, May the peace and love of Christ kindness. Archbishops Fred Hiltz and Anne Ger- specific to Algoma, detailing how dwell in your hearts and minds as Thank you for your forbearance mond are both proponents of kindness. we will re-enter our church build- we continue to walk in God’s ways.

The of Ontario

The Anglican Church of Canada

A Template for the Safe Reopening of Our Churches

GeorgeJune 17th, Cribbs 2020 and his friend, the Reverend Peter Simmonds, attended several Anglican Editors’ Association’s conferences together. George is the currentThe Provincial and Peter the House former of editor Bishops of the Algomahas decided Anglican. that our We recognize that a decision to move forward from one churches will not be reopening for in-person worship until stage to another, or back to an earlier stage, will be affected at least September. This decision was made in consultation by the course of the pandemic, which is dynamic; and that with public health experts as well as our diocesan executive subsequent waves are possible, along with regional varia- officers and chancellors, with the well-being and safety of all tions. our parishioners and the communities we serve uppermost in our hearts and minds. As things unfold, the bishops will meet and consult regularly and will seek counsel from our advising epidemiologists: As we contemplate reopening safely, we offer a common The Reverend Michael Garner (Public Health), Dr. Rob template for Anglican dioceses in the Ecclesiastical Province James (Consultant), and Dr. Bill Gardner (Research). of Ontario, to be adapted locally as pandemic conditions in our communities warrant the safe reopening of our church buildings.

The enclosed template is unanimously endorsed by the Provincial House of Bishops:

The Most Reverend Anne Germond The Most Reverend Fred Hiltz The Right Reverend Michael Oulton The Right Reverend The Right Reverend The Right Reverend Dr. The Right Reverend Shane Parker The Right Reverend The Right Reverend The Right Reverend The Right Reverend

4 ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 Loving Our Neighbours

The Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario

A Template for the Safe Reopening of Our Churches

All directives of the Government of Ontario (and where During all stages, public health directives and diocesan guide- applicable) and local public health authorities must be followed lines must be followed and rigorous deep cleaning and disinfect- at all times, including the following foundational pandemic ing must happen on a regular basis. Where discrepancies exist hygiene guidance: washing hands often; staying home if feel- between local, provincial, diocesan guidelines and the template ing ill; practising physical distancing and where not possible, below, the more restrictive guideline should be followed. wearing a face covering.

RED STAGE: • Corporate worship continues to be livestreamed or pre-recorded and made available online. • Small weddings, funerals and emergency baptisms are permitted. • One on one, in-person essential pastoral care by clergy and pastoral visits are permitted. • Offices may reopen for staff and lay readers where physical distancing is possible. • Small meetings may occur where physical distancing is possible; online options are preferred whenever possible. • Vital food security and community ministries to vulnerable populations are permitted to oper- ate, with appropriate diocesan/local public health approval. • Church buildiongs are closed to the public, except in circumstances where tenants or licensees are permitted to operate according to provincial, local, and diocesan guidelines. • Food and beverages are not to be served or shared.

AMBER STAGE: • Corporate worship may be conducted in-person; the wearing of face coverings is strongly encouraged, unless contraindeicted: • The Eucharist may be celebrated, with distribution of the bread only • Singing by soloists or small ensemble/small choir may be permitted with appropriate physical distancing. No congregational singing. • The peace will be shared using non-contact gestures from pews. • On-line services continue to be offered in addition to in-person worship. • Larger in-person meetings may resume where physical distancing is possible. • Food and beverages are not to be served or shared at coffee hours, meetings, pot lucks. • Routine pastoral care visits may resume, observing heightened hygiene practices.

GREEN STAGE: • Corporate worship continues to be conducted in-person: • The Eucharist may be celebrated, with communion in both kinds (no intinction). • Choir and congregational singing fully resumes. • The sharing of the peace and other liturgical practices resume with modifications. • Online services may continue as an extension of our worship life. • Meetings, coffee hours, hall rentals, and social fundraising events may resume.

ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 5 It’s All Made in Heaven Article by The Reverend Canon Bob Elkin

LL THE GREAT RELI- GIONS of the world al- low for the working of Aa Divine Power in their beliefs, often expressed in short, pithy, faith statements. Zen Buddhism claims: “When the student is ready the teacher appears,” while Christianity states, “For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” Before I went into the church, I thought , “Twenty-four hours in a day and twenty-four beer in a case captured things beautifully but then I got or- Bob Elkin is a beer aficionado as well as having other admirable traits. dained and my wife suggested that I might want to find some- climbed on the bus, stared back the Heaven and the Earth. After ficials replied that they were not thing a little more religious and at the crowd of students, dropped creating Heaven and Earth, God interested in semantics. classy to represent myself to the in his fare and in his booming, was faced with a lawsuit for fail- God said: “Let the earth bring world. A long and thoughtful re- loud voice informed me: “Well ure to secure planning permis- forth green plants with many flection for the perfect balance bob, I just had my second lesson sion. At the hearing, he was asked seeds.” The officials agreed so between the earthly and the di- in intercourse.” The bus instant- why he began his earthly project long as native seed was used. vine yielded: “Beer is proof that ly went dead silent and I waited in the first place. His reply that he Then God said: “Let the waters God loves us and wants us to be for the laughter and stupid com- just liked to be creative was ruled bring forth creeping creatures happy.” It’s a quote from Bob ments to start but nobody said a frivolous and out of order. having life; and the fowl that and Doug that marries life and thing. We rode a few stops down Then God said: “Let there be may fly over the earth.” The of- theology as only those two can! to where he lived, he got off light” and immediately the offi- ficials pointed out that this would I’m always amazed to encoun- the bus and waved goodbye as cials demanded to know how the require approval from other au- ter publicly religious people who I pulled away. The bus was still light would be made. Would there thorities, such as the Kingdom’s seem to be trying to live only in absolutely quiet until somebody be strip mining? What about ther- Department of Game and Fish- the divine. They wouldn’t say giggled and the place went up! mal pollution? God explained that eries and the Heavenly Wildlife ‘you know what’ if they had a They roared, as did I and I had to the light would come from a huge Federation. mouthful of it and are seemingly pull to the curb to wipe the tears ball of fire. He was granted provi- But everything looked on course oblivious to much that is beauti- from my eyes before I could sional permission to make light, until God said he wanted to com- ful in the world. When I was at drive on. Nobody had wanted on condition that no environmen- plete the project in six days. Of- seminary we took some classes to embarrass him or hurt him tally damaging smoke would re- ficials said that was impossible as at St. Peter’s Roman Catho- so they hadn’t reacted until he sult from the ball of fire; that he it would take at least six months lic Seminary when we passed left. It showed kindness where would obtain a building permit; to review the application, and af- a beautiful woman who was I hadn’t expected kindness and and that, in order to conserve en- ter that there would need to be a headed in the other direction. I believe it showed God with- ergy, he would have the light out public hearing, which could take We Anglicans couldn’t resist out a religious word ever being half of the time. God agreed and another year to arrange. teasing them by saying, “Wife, spoken. God isn’t only in those said he would call the light ‘day’ And at that point, God created wife, wife!” and their instant re- moments of course. I remember and the darkness ‘night.’ The of- Hell! sponse of “Housekeeper, house- being chaplain to a family in hos- keeper, housekeeper!” cracked pital grouped around the bed of me up. I appreciate beautiful their loved one who was dying. sunsets, stunning views, and at- We said prayers; I did an anoint- tractive people and things and it ing; we sat and talked and later was plain that they did too. It’s that afternoon with us all gath- not about temptation and falling ered around him the man died. into sin ... it’s about appreciating As I walked across the parking what God has made. lot to my car later that day I re- God works everywhere in the alized just how powerful God’s world, not just in the places presence had been with us that we’ve built and set aside for afternoon and I felt like danc- him. Before I went to seminary, I ing! God made it all and he’s drove a city bus in Thunder Bay. present in it all and he wants us One evening , driving a rowdy, to be there with him in it all too. packed bus coming from the col- I’ll finish today with a tongue in lege, I picked up a man I knew cheek story that I think says it well who was mentally chal- all. lenged and not very outgoing. He was coming from his life- THE CREATION STORY ... skills class where he was learn- IF IT HAPPENED TODAY. ing about finances, and social norms, and human sexuality. He In the beginning God created

6 ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 Tribute to Bain Peever, 1937-2020 BAIN PEEVER Eulogy written and delivered by Bishop Tom Corston, Retired. As remembered by his sister, Dawn E ARE HERE TO- Imagine, if you will, that you are Clarke DAY to pay our trib- standing on the shore, watching the ute and our respect to waves come in. At a certain point, Memories are precious and even more BainW Peever, a man of God, our you notice one particular wave so when they are shared and so I would brother, a priest of the Church of which is yet a long way out. Tall like to share one of my favourite memo- long standing, a friend. Tomor- and majestic, it stands out from the ries of my big brother, Bain. row when all the words have been others, by reason of its power and In North Bay, we lived in an older home spoken, when all the songs have beauty. on Fisher Street which had an L-shaped been sung, Bain’s remains will be It is intimidating too and is ca- veranda. In the summer, it was covered committed into the loving hands pable of carrying enormous weights in ivy which offered a great deal of pri- of the God whom he served bring- on its crested back. vacy for Bain and his friends. ing an end to the final chapter of You watch it roll forward, driven his earthy life. on by the wind, pulled by the invis- As an eight year old, I loved to hide in But it will not be the end of his ible force of the moon. As it moves the corner and spy on them. It seemed story because the memory of his forward, bits of it begin to spin as if his friends were always there and life and the influence of his life off. As it nears the shore, it gathers it was later I realized Bain made friends remains. Because Bain commit- all it resources together and raises with everyone, so ultimately he was al- ted his life to God and the work of to a great height. Then it touches ways surrounded by friends whom he God, he was energized by a power Bam Peever, 1937-2020 the bottom and topples over, spill- loved. greater than this natural world to share in ministry on Manitoulin ing out its contents down to the As a young teenager his life was full. understands. Island. very last drop. These rush forward If he wasn’t in school, or on the veran- Bain’s ministry in the Anglican Bain was invited to come out towards us with much hissing and dah, or playing the bugle with the army Church has taken on many twists of his retirement to be the In- seething to deliver us its last drop at cadets or delivering newspapers for the and turns over the years depend- cumbent of the congregations your feet. Nugget, he was at church, singing in the ing on where God called him to of St. Paul’s, Manitowaning, St. It has exhausted itself completely. choir, being a server or meeting with the go. His ministry started here in the John’s in South Baymouth, and St. It has given itself away completely. AYPA group. early 1960’s in the parish that be- Francis of Assisi in Mindemoya It has spent itself utterly. Then, came his home, then at St. Luke’s - a ministry he loved thoroughly. having gently caressed the sand at One day he told me he was going to be Cathedral in Sault Ste. Marie That’s when most of us in the your feet, it begins to withdraw. an RCMP officer and I was so proud before moving east as the Direc- Sudbury-Manitoulin Deanery got Its work done, slowly and without but a short while later he told me he had tor of Christian Education and to know Bain better. Bain was a fuss, it ebbs away. It slips back to changed his mind. He was going to be an Youth Ministry in Newfoundland committed participant in our area join the great ocean from which it Anglican priest. He had tried to think of and Labrador, then to Kingston, meetings and gatherings. The came. There will be a reassembling a way he could combine the two but he Ontario where he broke ice in a only time Bain refused to attend in some new combination of mol- had drawn a blank. new ministry as Program Director was during the annual deer hunt! ecules and droplets and on another for the diocese. To honour Bain All of us are grateful for Bain’s day it will be washed up on another I tried to get him to change his mind. I for his innovative and selfless friendship and mentorship, and his shore. mean, priests don’t ride horses or have service he was named a canon of encouragement when we needed So it is when one dies. Once they snazzy red uniforms. But Bain was ada- the diocese. In the 1980’s, Bain it. He was always the fun of our were strong and healthy, laden with mant. He was going to be a priest. His became the Incumbent of Trinity annual Christmas party as our human freight. But, at some point face almost glowed when he talked Anglican Church in Cornwall and Santa and we always enjoyed his they go over the top and a decline about his decision. following almost a decade there and Lynda’s hospitality at our an- sets in. Finally, the shore of death God had called him and Bain said, “Here moved west to take up pastoral nual barbeques on the deck of his loomed up ahead. But that is all I am Lord.” ministry at St. John the Evangelist beautiful home. Bain was never right for their work is done. They Church in London, Ontario. Bain afraid to express his challenging have given themselves away com- was honoured again when he was views on numerous topics; he was pletely. They have nothing left. Today, on eternity’s shore, Bain named Canon of the Diocese of always trying to get us, his col- They withdraw gently from us to Peever now stands in the nearer Huron. After all of that busy and leagues, to expand our thinking! return to the Source of their being, presence of the Saviour, Jesus, varied ministry, Bain decided that We will miss his humour and his there to be reassembled in a new whom he served so well and faith- it was time to retire from full-time infective joy at life itself. and permanent manner when death fully. “Well done, good and faith- ministry and he returned to his We are here, as well, to of- delivers them to eternity’s shore. ful servant.” Praise God! first love, Manitoulin Island. fer our support to you who are It was not long before Bain Bain’s family. We who feel a call made his sometimes larger-than- to ministry know that it cannot be life presence known in the area accomplished without the will- and in the local island churches. ing support of family. To Bain’s It was not an easy adjustment family, we his colleagues, thank for Bain as he struggled with the you for sharing him with us and illness and passing of his beloved for your support of him. You are Dale shortly after moving. Alan’s blessed indeed for your loving passing was hard as well and support of him throughout his var- threatened to derail him. Faith, ied ministries. You gave to all of family, and friends ministered us a great gift in Bain’s friendship to him in the difficult time and and service and we are so very eventually Bain again took up grateful to you. his ministry. In 2011, he married Bain’s life can be compared to Lynda and together they continued a wave rolling toward the shore.

ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 7 I Wonder What ....? Article by The Venerable Jay Koyle, Diocesan Archdeacon, Diocese of Algoma. LOVE THE EPISODE IN Luke’s Gospel when, during the early days of his ministry, Jesus takesI the train back home to Naz- arath. He’s accepted an invitation to be guest preacher in the place where he’s learned his Bible and been taught to pray. I wonder what the people are ex- pecting that day as they gather for worship. Perhaps a few are filled with anticipation because they’ve heard Joseph and Mary’s boy will be climbing into the pulpit. Some may have no idea he’ll be there; they hadn’t noticed it in the bulletin the week before. For others, their ex- pectations are not calibrated to the synagogue at all, perhaps distracted by matters of home or work, partisan politics or pocket book. Archdeacon Jay Koyle and Canon Patricia Dorland enjoyed discussing matters The Crest of St. Luke’s Anglican of faith. Cathedral, Sault, St. Marie, ON. Yet, even as they settle into their pews and spot who is seated in the anointed by God as the longed-for as church, even the life of the world of the words uttered and heard in preacher’s chair, I wonder what they bearer of liberation, for a people, a around us. liturgy. We can treat them so casu- are expecting. world, even creation itself. It is a radical claim we make when ally as speakers and listeners. Yet, The lectionary of the day features The third Evangelist does not offer a lector closes a scripture reading say- after all my years as a preacher and some of the most inspiring words in this clip as some historical curiosity. ing, “The word of the Lord,” and we leader of prayer, I am surprised how Scripture, words well known to those Luke want Christians to know that, respond, “Thanks be to God.” We are often a scripture passage proclaimed assembled. “The Spirit of the Lord whenever they gather in word and not simply referencing text inked on with conviction, a stirring sermon, or is upon me,” Jesus begins, “because scarament, whether they know it or printed page. We name as momentous a prayer said or sung with care still God has anointed me to bring good not, whether they receive him or not, event the sounding of God’s word. cuts to my core, releasing a torrent of news to the poor, proclaim release to God’s anointed One stands in their The same is true in the risky petition tears springing from a well of belief the captives and recovery of sight to midst proclaiming deliverance to the prayed by preachers, “May the words within deeper than I realized, shap- the blind, to let the oppressed go free degraded, illumination for darkened of my mouth be acceptable to you, O ing me in the life that is Christ. and proclaim the Jubilee, the year of eyes, and the emancipation of all God, our rock,” or the summons to You see, the One who changed the Lord’s favour.” pressed down by the heavy thumb of the storied Great Thanksgiving: “Let chaos into creation with a word, Jesus’ delivery of those words is injustice. As the proclamation sounds, us give thanks.” “It is right to give our “Let there be light”; sent a para- one of the most eloquent renditions it is fulfilled in their hearing. thanks and praise.” We name as mo- lyzed man dancing down the road in every savoured by the human ear. I wonder if that was the expectation mentous event the sounding of God’s praise, “Take up your mat and walk,” When he finishes, hungry hearts fix of anyone showing up at Nazarath’s word. transformed bread and wine with a upon him as he launches into his ser- synagogue. I wonder, too, if that is The Hebrew term for ‘word’ can word, “This is my Body;” turned a mon. “This very day,” he announces, the expectation of anyone sliding also mean ‘event,’ particularly an im- grief-stricken woman into the first “what you’ve just heard has been ful- into church pews each Sunday. Do portant or significant event. The word Christian preacher simply by speak- filled in your hearing.” we expect the Risen Lord to enter our that God issues, fulfilling what God ing her name, “Mary;” and recreated Luke paints a picture of a con- midst, perhaps to be already there, his intends, is an event. The Word made shivering disciples into a force set gregation gathered to hear a word the shepherd’s voice summoning us flesh in Jesus Christ is an event. This loose to change the world: “Peace be proclaimed. He makes it clear that together by name in the first place? I is the word that sounds in our naves with you” is the One who stands in the herald in their midst is not just wonder if we expect God’s annointed and sanctuaries, and in faithful lives, our midst today and speaks his word, a hometown boy who ‘made good.’ to speak, his word being fulfilled in too. and this word is fulfilled in our hear- Standing among them is the One our individual lives, our shared life It is easy to miss the significance ing.

The Reverend Claire Miller brings the word of God to young people during a The Music Ministers augment the Word with music during the Children’s Ser- Children’s Service hedl at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Sault Ste. Marie. vice held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Sault, Ste. Marie.

8 ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 Giving A Helping Hand Article by The Venerable Marie Loewen, Anglican Foundation Representative.

HE DECISION TO CLOSE highest points in town, was dedi- the Northern Lights church cated and became a literal ‘light on hall was wrenching. The the hill’. It is the only accessible, buildingT had not only housed Sun- non-municipal public building in the day School, church suppers, and area and has become a centre for ac- coffee hours but also it had become tivities of the community as well as a centre for outreach into the com- the parish. The Anglican Foundation munity with events like dinners for of Canada is delighted to know that students of the local college. The the contributions of God’s people all people in this small Northern On- over our country have helped make tario community had come to de- this possible. The building is filled pend on this building as a place to with light, laughter, and the love of gather for many activities. God’s people. Individual people and The ‘temporary’ building was parishes, who have a vision for the brought in during the first part advancement of God’s work in the of the last century to supplement world, have gathered together under the facilities of a church with no the auspices of the Anglican Foun- kitchen and limited bathroom fa- dation of Canada and, for the people cilities. It was now many decades of Northern Lights Parish, it has past its expected life. Despite the made a huge difference in their abil- careful attempts at upkeep, mold Val Patterson, The Venerable Marie Loewen, Archbishop Anne, and The Rev- ity to continue the good work that and mice made it unsafe. The erend Sherry de Jonge were all delighted with the support which they received God has given them to do. space was small and although the from The Anglican Foundation of Canada. The people of the Church of the parish had been very creative in Ascension in Sudbury are very finding ‘work arounds’ for its de- bury. They saw the possibility of an gave hope that this vision might ac- aware of the difference having an fects, it was completely inadequate accessible modern building, full of tually become a reality. The Angli- accessible building as well. The to meet the needs of the Parish of light and activity as a centre of their can Foundation of Canada believed Anglican Foundation of Canada Northern Lights. Replacing this parish life, outreach, and service to in the vision and the people and has partnered with them to create a building had long been the dream the community. partnered with them. barrier free entrance to their church of the people gathered to worship Sacrificial giving, ‘sweat equity’, On a cool, windy day, the beauti- building. Watch for the next issue of in the delightful town of Hailey- and tireless efforts in fund-raising ful building, perched on one of the the Algoma Anglican for their story.

Supporting A Hospice Article by Corbett Smith, St. James the Apostle, Port Carling.

T. JAMES THE APOSTLE and servers, set-up/clean-up deco- ANGLICAN CHURCH in rating crews, and especially to all Port Carling has wrapped up those that attended and contributed anotherS successful mini concert se- to the concert series with all the ries in 2019, raising $3,503.00 in proceeds going to support Andy’s support of Andy’s House/Hospice, House in Port Carling. Muskoka. The first concert in the series held on August 21st, 2019 featured the Baker’s Dozen from Orrville. The folks in attendance were treated to a mix of oldies and pop/rock fa- vourites with audience sing along participation strongly encouraged. After the concert there was a meet and greet time over coffee, tea, and freshly backed goodies. On October 2oth, 2019, the sec- St. James the Apostle Anglican Church has hosted a series of concerts in sup- ond concert in the series hosted port of Andy’s House/Hospice in Muskoka. the Muskoka Menfolk with a great mix of country and folk tunes. Au- son named, “Harmony for Hope intermission, the Whispering River You don’t have to wait dience sing along participation was 3.” This concert had a great mix of Orchestra from Parry Sound per- until Christmas encouraged again with the awe- performers starting with the mel- formed a variety of classical pieces to give a gift that will some sounds of the guitars, banjo, low tones of 2/4 time, a barber shop that resonated so perfectly in this make a difference mandolin, and keyboard in perfect quartet from Huntsville. They were century old wooden church. For right here in Canada harmony. The intermission gave followed up by a returning group, the grand finale, the orchestra con- everyone a chance to grab a coffee the Baker’s Dozen from Orville, cluded with everyone in attendance and a snack and chat with the per- who once again had the audience singing Christmas carols accompa- give local formers in an informal setting. singing along to some oldies/pop nied by the orchestra. give canadian November 17th, 2019, was the favourites with lots of smiles and Many thanks go out to the per- third and final concert for the sea- laughs thrown in there too. After an formers and organizers, the bakers www.anglicanfoundation.org

ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 9 Mission to Seafarers Article by The Reverend Canon Ed Swayze, Diocese of Algoma. S THE CHURCH LOOKS The Mission to Seafarers works towards its future in mis- in partnership with the shipping in- sion and ministry, explor- dustry but the principles that I have ingA partnerships with various or- outlined apply with our other part- ganizations may be a way forward ners such as the Roman Catholic for the church. For partnerships Church. These principles also ap- to be successful the church will ply in other chaplaincies: military, need to satisfy its partner’s agenda hospital, education, and corrections. without sacrificing its own. In this There may even be opportunities for article, I would like to reflect on parish churches to build partnerships what I have learned in my work as within their local community using a chaplain with respect to working these principles. in partnership. In the work of the Mission to The Reverend Canon Ed Swayze Seafarers, we bring an agenda of has been chaplain to the Mission meeting the spiritual, moral and to Seafarers: Port of Thunder Bay physical needs of seafarers and and the pastor at St. Stephen the in doing so, demonstrate the love Martyr Anglican Church since of Christ. Some seafarers share a 1994. He also served a term as Christian faith: Roman Catholic, the Acting Regional Director for The Master of the M/V Federal Bering along with several crew members and Ukrainian Catholic, Greek Ortho- Mission to Seafarers: Canada. He shipping industry personnel posed for this photo. The picture illustrates the has been Canadian Armed Forces dox; other seafarers are Muslim, people whom the Mission to Seafarers works with to deliver port ministry. Hindu; and some have no faith. chaplain at HMCS GRIFFON The practical things we do are: port facility or a ship. The practical Christ. Maintaining religious and since 1996 and holds an appoint- transport them into the city for things that the Mission does sup- spiritual practises is important as the ment as Staff Officer to the RCN shopping; talk with them;sell them ports a happy ship and, in an un- strength of the church comes from Command Chaplain. SIM cards; give them Christmas happy ship, ministers to the crew. following Jesus. I say the daily of- gift bags; connect them with cler- Building a ministy of presence is fice regularly and because I ama gy from their faith group; and help important. It is ministry in and of parish priest, preparing a weekly out in other ways as needed. Over itself and it lays the foundation to sermon encourages me to study the the years, seafarers have expressed do further ministy. This is an idea scriptures. At the Seafarers’ Centre a appreciation to me regarding what that the Royal Canadian Chaplain Eucharist and lunch are offered once When do I give the mission does for them. Service trains its chaplains to fol- a month to help a portion of the Mis- my annual In the world of shipping, there low. It applies nonetheless in port sion’s community remain spiritually donation to the are those who support our efforts ministry. To have a successful grounded. We encourage people to Anglican Foundation? pray for seafarers and those who and those who may not or have lit- ministry of presence, one needs to Anytime! tle interest. This latter group may learn the culture and language of minister to them. see the church as a nuisance rather shipping and know the people who So to sum up, to foster partner- We’ll send you than a partner, not valuing the con- work in the industry. Relationships ships, on one hand the church ought a reminder at tribution that the Mission could that are built become the founda- to understand the culture of its part- Thanksgiving. make. tion of ministry; reputation and ner and how to understand its own The agenda of the shipping in- trust mean a lot. mission; clearly defining it and com- dustry is to deliver a product on When the Mission supports the municating it throughout its organi- time, at the least cost and with shipping industry, it encourages zation and the church needs to stay no damage to the cargo or vessel. the shipping industry to enable the grounded in Christ so that it is seen The industry wants to avoid a ship work of the Mission and those in to be following His teaching and ex- www.anglicanfoundation.org being idle; a ship at anchor costs the industry who believe in what ample. money as does one that is delayed the Mission is doing to support and because of issues with the crew. A fund it. happy ship is one where morale is For the Mission to succeed at its good; the crew work effectively; agenda, it needs to know its own safety is promoted and accidents agenda well and follow it. Devel- are minimized; and crew retention oping a clear statement of goals is fostered. Crew retention mini- helps it stay on track. The whole of mizes costs such as training and the Mission needs to be onboard: crew change. the chaplain, the Board of Direc- To successfully conduct its min- tors, and the volunteers. Using the istry and mission, the Mission knowledge of its purpose and com- ought to appreciate the agenda of municating it to the community the shipping industry while not that supports it helps the Mission compromising its own agenda. stay on course because the com- The Mission needs to be aware munity will keep it accountable that cargo operations have priority; (deny funding). that following port and/or facility The Mission, as a part of the rules and safety policies is neces- church, ought to be grounded in the sary. Failure to do this may deny conviction that in serving strang- Mission’s personnel access to a ers, the seafarers, one is serving

10 ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 Share in the Creation Article by The Venerable Jay Koyle, Diocesan Archdeacon, Diocese of Al- goma. HERE IS A STORY about ican churches, who knew so little the great English architect, reason to be happy in the U.S. expe- Christopher Wren, visit- rience, sang so much. Was it a form Ting his London masterpiece, St. of diversion, self-induced ecstasy to Paul’s Cathedral, during the early kill the throb of a deadening Exis- days of its construction. Moving tence? about incognito, he asked some of Gomes concluded that his friend the workers what they were doing. had read too much sociology and One reported he was mixing sand, not nearly enough theology, particu- lime, and water to make mortar. larly the Bible. He replied that Black Another said he was earning ten American Christians did not sing to shillings a day cutting stone. How- irrigate their sorrows or sublimate ever, a third worker, when asked, their fears. They sang because of raised his eyes to the space where what they had discovered and knew the mighty edifice would one day to be true. They sang because though stand and exclaimed, “I am part their existence might be bound hand of Sir Christopher Wren’s grand and foot to a world where there was work of building one of the world’s little that made for gladness, they greatest cathedrals.” knew they “had title to a mansion A lofty vision, to be sure! Yet, on high,” and that knowledge was I am persuaded this worker per- Archdeacon Jay Koyle is frequently involved in helping clergy and lay readers “so delicious, so absolute, and so ceived a truth undetected by the to improve their professional skills. paradoxical” that they had to sing first two. After all, in hindsight it is about it. The joy with which they clear: this lowly labourer did share wellbeing, consumerism guarantees tity as the body of Christ in the sang did not make sense of reality; it in the creation of a structure that happiness and the good life, and world, continuing his surrender to transcended and overwhelmed what has stood for generations as a sign military might best ensures peace, God and to the work of God until passed for reality. (Peter J. Gomes, of hope, testifying to the glory of the liturgy exists to unveil a differ- the end of time.....” The Good Book pp. 240-241) God. ent, truer reality. Our living heritage In the Proclamation of the Word, There are those among us who es- The acuity of vision evident in of stories and metaphors, objects we are told the story of who we teem worship as little more than get- that humble worker is one of the and symbols, gestures and actions, are in Christ through scripture and ting ‘topped up’ to make it through truest marks of the vibrant, ex- quickens our memory, a memory sermon. Then in the Prayers of the the week ahead. There are others pectant church. From the church’s recalling not only the past but also People, we tell God the story of our who cling to the nostalgia of a past infancy, faithful Christians have the promised future of God, already world, claiming the gospel’s prom- that never existed, or treat worship aimed their sights to time’s hori- taking shape in the present. ises for that world. Finally, before as a forum to do little more than ex- zon; perceived the outline of God’s Consider the Proclamation the turning to the Table, we seal our press their creativity, or simply see promises fulfilled, and discerned Word. This movement in common prayers by embodying the Story what they do as a duty to be per- themselves as somehow caught up worship is more than instruction, through a gesture of peace. We are formed. in that reality. the dissemination of religious in- being ‘re-storied’ in our identity as My prayer for you, dear reader, The liturgy matrix of word, bath, formation. The Scriptures are the Body of Christ, a people allowing is that in the liturgy you will raise table, and time aims to quicken written memory of the Church and its life to be shaped by God’s prom- your sights to time’s horizon and, as such insight, “re-storying” us in our sense of identity and vocation ised tomorrow. This ritual formation Lesslie Newbiggin would say, see the narrative of the gospel and our is shaped when biblical text is pro- is vital, especially for those of our yourself, together with all your sib- identity as Body of Christ, a people claimed and preached. number who might easily be count- lings in Christ, as a sign, foretaste, allowing its life to be shaped by As the late Mark Searle observed, ed among those who have no hope. and instrument of God’s Kingdom, God’s promised tomorrow. “The assembly, remembering Christ Black preacher Peter Gomes was somehow caught up in the grand Against narratives claiming prof- in a profound act of recollection, once asked by a white sociologist work by the architect of all that was, it and economic growth guarantee discovers its own mystery, its iden- friend why those in African-Amer- and is, and ever shall be.

Corston Retires from Sudbury’s Epiphany Article by Bishop Tom Corston, Re- tired. N SUNDAY, JULY 12TH, presented. It was a small but nota- was thought to be a short term ap- Bishop Tom Corston, for- ble celebration of Bishop Tom and pointment. After four years as ‘In- mer Bishop of Moosonee, Ruth’s ministry and friendship. terim Rector’, Archbishop Anne retiredO from full-time ministry The Corstons came to the Epipha- Germond has been able to appoint a as Interim Rector of Sudbury’s ny in the spring of 1998 when Tom new Rector for the Epiphany. Church of the Epiphany. While became Rector, a position he held pandemic restrictions did not allow for twelve years. In April of 2010 he the congregation to gather for Cor- was elected as Ninth Bishop of the ston’s final Sunday, a small group, Diocese of Moosonee and moved to including Archbishop Anne Ger- Timmins, retiring in 2014, though mond, participated in video-taping he returned north in a part-time the weekly service, which has been ministry as Assistant Bishop until done since the COVID-19 pan- December, 2019. demic closed our churches. Fol- In September, 22016, he was in- lowing the taping, the Archbishop Ruth and Tom Corston vited back to the Epiphany as ‘In- paid tribute and various gifts were terim Rector’ (part time) in what

ALGOMA ANGLICAN • SEPTEMBER 2020 11 This Archbishop , Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, participated in the ‘Bear Pit.’

DIOCESAN CHURCHES: This is a pen and ink sketch of The Church of the Redeemer, Rosseau. This is one of a series of church drawings by built heritage specialist and artist, Nicky Alexander. Follow on Facebook or Instagram @na.drawingstudio

Delayed, Not Forgotten! Archbishop Anne Germond, Bishop of Algoma, also participated in the Article by The Venerable Jay Koyle, Diocesan Archdeacon, Diocese of Algoma. ‘Bear Pit.’ IKE MANY ANNUAL high- lights in the life of the Church, Algoma’s Youth Synod was unableL to convene this year in early July at Camp Manitou, south of Es- panola. Yet, rather than simply la- ment the pandemic-prompted post- ponement, Youth Synod decided to go online. The sessions, scattered through- out the summer, launched with an Episcopal Extravaganza, a double of bishops called, “The Purple Power House x 2.” Bishop Geoff Woodcroft, Diocese of On Sunday, July 12th, Bishop Rupert’s Land, brought the con- cept of Guaranteed Basic Income to Geoff Woodcraft of the Diocese of everyone’s attention. Rupert’s Land, who served for many years as a priest in Algoma, ad- Archbishop Anne paticipated in the’Bear Pit’ with the diocesan youth who Jesslynn Emms and Jay Koyle lead- dressed the need for Guaranteed Ba- attended Algoma’s Youth Synod last year; many want to do so again. ing participants in an unique and en- sic Income (GBI) in Canada, sharing lightening trek through the Gospels; the stories and statistics in a way that Christ. ‘Bear Pit’ of Youth Synod, a time in something like a trivia/games night, informed and inspired. His session Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Pri- which pretty much any question from and a tribute to the graduates of 2020. not only dispelled many misunder- mate of the Anglican Church of Can- the youth is fair game. While there may be no mountain standings about Guaranteed Basic ada, and Algoma’s own Archbishop At the time of writing, a few speak- climbing or mosquitoes, no canoe- Income but also rooted the church’s Anne Germond were scheduled for ers remained to be finalized. Howev- ing, hugs, or polar bear dips online, advocacy for such a measure in our the following week, finding them- er, confirmed were sessions by Mitch the fun and faith-sharing characteris- identity and vocation as the Body of selves thrown into the traditional Case of the Metis Nation of Ontario; tic of Youth Synod carries on!

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