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We are in a moment in between Bishop , the dio- wheels, because down, look up. Watch where cese’s coadjutor bishop, gave this they can give you’re going. Keep pedaling. Now Charge to Synod on Nov. 9. He you confidence pedal faster. Don’t look down, will become the Bishop of Toronto when you don’t look up. Keep moving.” on Jan. 1, succeeding Archbishop quite have your We just kept moving with , who is retiring. balance, and they speed and more speed, and can help you before I knew it there was a little ride and keep nudge, and I thought he was still BY BISHOP ANDREW ASBIL upright when there, and it was only when I you’re kind of Bishop Andrew looked back and noticed him far o you remember the first tipping over, and Asbil behind that I wiped out. But you time you learned how you can navigate know, it didn’t matter, because to ride a bicycle? If your tight corners. But with time, you I’d caught for that little moment Dexperience was anything realize that there are limitations that I’d taken flight, just for a like mine, it happens in stages. I when you have training wheels moment. first learned in the 1960s, when on. While you can out-speed the It feels like I have training banana seats and big handlebars little kids on the tricycle, you wheels on again as I’ve been and streamers were all the rage. can’t quite keep up with the big learning how to ride and pedal That was not my bike. I had a kids. alongside this diocese of 183 hand-me-down from my older And then comes that fateful parishes with 230 congregations brother. It was red with chipped day when the training wheels that stretch over a huge area, paint and a white seat and bent come off. I remember that day that are diverse in their liturgi- fenders. It was so uncool, and like it was yesterday – my father cal and theological expression, Synod brings Anglicans from across the diocese together on Nov. 9-10 in what made it even more uncool holding me up, and I leaning into from low to high and everything Richmond Hill. From above: youth members of Synod and youth leaders gather was that it had training wheels him, hoping that he wouldn’t in between, from the small town for a picture; Synod members discuss proposed changes to the marriage canon; on it. let me go. And then as I tried in the crossroads to the inner Archbishop Johnson is hugged by his wife Ellen after addressing Synod for the Now, there are some things to curb my fear, he encouraged city to the suburbs – and as last time as its chair. For full coverage, see pages 5-10. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON that are good about training me with words like, “Don’t look Continued on Page 7

A WEDDING TO REMEMBER – SEE PAGE 2 2 TheAnglican NEWS January 2019 Service remembers victims of gun violence in Toronto

A service of lament to remember the victim Ernest Modekwe, shared priest-in-charge of the Ghana- victims of gun violence in Toronto his journey of grief. ian Anglican Church of Toronto. was held at the Ghanaian Anglican In addition to comforting the Through their ministries, both Church of Toronto on Nov. 3. “It families and loved ones of the shoot- continue to support families and was a meaningful service for those ing victims, the service called for friends impacted by gun violence. who attended, including grieving action to address gun violence, On July 13, they officiated at the parents who received support and calling it a public health crisis that funeral service for Mr. Modekwe, encouragement,” said the Rev. Jac- is threatening the well-being of 28, who was killed on Queen Street; queline Daley, one of the organizers Toronto. The Rev. Sky Starr, pas- more than 300 young people at- and the interim priest-in-charge of tor and executive director of Out tended the funeral. “The majority St. Margaret, New Toronto. of Bounds, a charity that provides participated in Holy Communion, The service remembered 45 vic- grief and trauma support in the food to strengthen them for the tims who had died and 154 who had GTA, provided practical strategies journey of grief,” said Ms. Daley. been injured from gun violence in to support grieving families. “This is a very urgent and im- the city as of Nov. 3. One parent, The service was led by Ms. Da- portant work of the Church that Okwi Modekwe, father of shooting ley and the Rev. Kenneth Korsah, needs attention.” Church pitches in for couple’s wedding MEMBERS of St. Peter, Erindale of their dreams. and the surrounding community While preparing the couple for pitched in on Nov. 4 to give a young the baptism of their baby, the Rev. couple of the parish the wedding Canon Jennifer Reid learned that they weren’t married because they couldn’t afford a wedding. When Friday 1st Feb. at 6 p.m. asked what sort of wedding they wanted, they said a small, simple Holy Communion (BCP) Children create a flower arch for the plus light supper at 6.40 one with 10-15 people present. bride at St. Peter, Erindale. PHOTO and feature talk at 7: Canon Reid felt the church might COURTESY OF ST. PETER’S be able to help. She offered to marry WOMEN the couple during the baptism ser- couple at a local inn with dinner INTERPRETERS vice, which was planned for 9:15 and breakfast included. A local a.m. on Sunday, between the 8 a.m. hairdresser did the bride’s hair Banners are draped across pews at St. Barnabas, Chester. PHOTO BY HELEN TAYLOR OF THE BIBLE and 11 a.m. services. After a night in the church before the service. Dr. Marion Taylor to think about it, the couple said Children from the church school (Professor of Old Testament they’d love to do it. created a flower arch for the bride at U of T’s Wycliffe College) A number of parishioners vol- as she walked down the aisle. Church displays banners discusses the greatest unteered their time and talents Not only was their baby bap- adventure of her life: for the wedding. One parishioner tized, but so was the husband-to- her recent research on served as the Master of Ceremonies be. Then they were married, with in wake of attacks the many brilliant women for the reception afterwards, while a small reception in the church who interpreted the Bible. another parishioner baked the cake. hall afterwards. “It was the whole St. Barnabas, Chester hosted the July. They were created to share St. Olave’s Church Parishioners decorated the church, community coming together to lift Toronto Love Quilt Project on Nov. messages of hope, peace and love. Bloor and Windermere brought punch and champagne up this young couple,” says Canon 11. The project is an art installation Quilters around the world were 416-769-5686 stolaves.ca and even booked a room for the Reid. “It was a gift of community.” of colourful banners measuring 24 invited to take part. This was the feet by 6 inches. The banners were banners’ first showing in the Dan- designed to support the many peo- forth area. They were draped over ple who suffered shock, heartache the pews, which made it easy for YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & and grief after the van attack in visitors to view. North York in April and the mass CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. shooting on Danforth Avenue in Submitted by Helen Taylor (NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-PROFIT) All invited to Bishop’s Levee, presentation of Order

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BY STUART MANN Ms. Daley says the incidents have opened up conversations in THREE incidents of racist graffiti the parish and wider community written on a church’s property in about racism. “The list of connec- south Etobicoke have brought lo- tions and phone calls and people cal citizens together and created opening up to express themselves opportunities for ministry and has really blown me away,” she advocacy. says. “I’ve always believed that About 40 people showed up at love is so much more powerful than St. Margaret, New Toronto on Nov. hate. It always brings out the best 17 to help the church clean up its in people.” property after a man wrote the She said she was stunned when a graffiti on a shed behind the church long-time parishioner, Sharon Wil- building on three separate occa- liams, first showed her the graffiti sions in September and October. on the shed on Sept. 6. “When I first The volunteers included neigh- saw it, I literally lost my mind,” she bours, local merchants, teenagers recalls. “Of all my years in Canada A volunteer paints the shed behind St. Margaret, New Toronto during a cleanup of the property. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON and parents with young children. – I grew up in Toronto – I realized I One concerned citizen offered to had never seen the N-word written while Ms. Daley and the congrega- Richardson, a specialist in diversity problem that we need to address. write a cheque on the spot to install anywhere. It hit me at my core.” tion were inside the church at their and inclusion, was invited to speak It has opened up a lot of conversa- security cameras to help make the Ms. Daley, who is black, thinks the Sunday morning worship service. to the congregation shortly after tions that we cannot ignore. I think area safe. graffiti was prompted by her recent The man was chased away and the first incident. She encouraged it’s an opportunity for us to go and “I was so moved,” said the Rev. arrival at the church. “It’s supposed has been identified but, as of Nov. the congregation to use the incident do some ministry and intentional Jacqueline Daley, interim priest- to incite fear and terror, and it’s a 23, police had not made an arrest. as a catalyst for positive change work of engagement.” in-charge of St. Margaret’s. “They reminder of the painful history of In addition to cleaning up its and neighbourhood engagement. In response to the incidents, the had read about the incidents in black people in this country,” she property, the church has started As well, Ms. Daley has spoken diocese’s College of Bishops asked the newspapers and wanted to say says. “It’s part of our history of a social justice committee and is about the incidents and racism in Bishop , the area ‘absolutely not in my community. racism, exclusion and injustice.” looking at ways to improve safety in her homilies. bishop of York-Credit Valley, and We’re going to come together and After the graffiti was painted and around the building, including “This has been such an education Bishop , the area bishop send a message that this does not over, the man struck again in early the installation of security cameras, for me,” she says. “It has affirmed define us.’” October and then again on Oct. 28 lighting and secure access. Noelle to me that we in the diocese have a Continued on Page 11

Bishop Andrew, we’re ready to pull together!

Oars in hand, we are ready

To row the boat,

To share the sacred story,

To live out the Gospel of Christ.

To learn more about how you can join us in supporting the ministry of the Bishop, please visit us at www.toronto.anglican.ca/foundation. 4 TheAnglican January 2019 4 TheAnglican COMMENTCOMMENT June 2017 OurLike Faith-Ourthe magi, Hopemany is are changing searching lives

ne of the memorable of life – spaces Jesus wants to speak into. TheAnglican came across a pastoral let- goals to meet parish capital needs and did moments from the ARCHBISHOP’SBISHOP’S OPINION DIARY In this past year, I have been encouraged The Anglican is published under ter from the Bishop of spectacularly well. Taking that into account, consecration of An- to find an increasing number of parishes the authority of the Bishop of Toronto Toronto to the clergy and BYBAyRCHBISHOP Bishop JennyCOLIN AndisonJOHNSON at least $50 million in new funds has been drew Asbil as our new intentionally creating space for people like and the Incorporated Synod of the Olaity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- Diocese of Toronto. Opinions expressed in bishopI was the recessional the magi to explore the Christian faith. These cant fundraising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular music, U2’s “Beautiful Day.” must have risen two years previously. These people may already be in the church, but The Anglican are not necessarily those of proposed a graduated sched- back has been astounding. It makes a differ- offerings and FaithWorks contributions. the editor or the publisher. It was an excellent choice for men would have spotted the star, made math- many are those in our neighbourhoods who ule of offerings to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. the occasion. It occurs to me ematical calculations, reflected, researched are searching for the light. I find parishes substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor that another of the band’s biggest hits – “I and looked at the Hebrew scriptures, and running the Pilgrim course, Refresh and vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” – then, and only then, would they have saddled the Alpha course, and spending time cook- Address all editorial material to: diocese by a member of their parish “to vide episcopal care for regular and reserve mission, support vulnerable people in might be a fitting selection for the Epiphany up their camels and begun the 1,200-kilo- The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’sing meals name. to go More with than these that, programs though, and it has season, because it sums up the wise men’s metre trek across deserts and mountains to thereby creating that safe, non-judgmental 135 Adelaide Street East habitants to devote a small portion of what personnel across the country. 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E-mail: [email protected] request from the Council of the North and and commitment. The campaign is now officially concluded, Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples to We have succeeded in remarkable ways. but the allocations continue and the mission The Anglican Church hold regional circles where clergy and lay While not every parish participated, the vast God invites us to share is still on our leadersStand could come intogether solidarity for mutual majority with did – and achieved those more than manyin povertydoorsteps. As my first paragraph noted, this In the : learning, support and refreshment. So far, 276 had thought possible. Some of the parishes was not the first financial campaign, nor will A global community of 70 have participated from half a dozen dioceses. did not formally join the OFOH project be- it be the last – the work of the Church is not million Anglicans in 64,000 Grants ranged BYfrom ELIN $500 GOULDEN to $100,000. The Dio- causepeople they to qualify were already for the inhigher the midst rates of offered sub- over.As Let those us continuewho follow onwards Christ, in we faith resist and the in congregations in 164 countries. cese of the Arctic, for instance, brought peo- stantialto those funding with disabilities, efforts. Others and increased added to their hope.notion that our society cannot afford to pro- Archbishop of Canterbury: ince there will never clawbacks will mean people lose the benefit tect the most vulnerable, and we continue The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, cease to be some in of additional earnings even earlier, becoming to call on our governments to establish Lambeth Palace, need on the earth, I ineligible for assistance while still making policies that reduce inequality, so that all London, England SE1 7JU. therefore command far below minimum wage. Minimum wage can live in dignity. This year’s vestry motion S In Canada: you, Open your hand to the itself has been frozen until October 2020, and invites each parish to consider and adopt Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members poor and needy neighbour in protections for precarious workers have been at least one way of increasing its advocacy your land.” (Deuteronomy 15:11) rolled back. Even the federal government’s on behalf of those in need. A list of sugges- in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and north to the Concern for the poorbroad has been inviting a hallmark smile, seniors’ benefits, which for decades helped to andtions engaging is included with with persons the onmotion, the street with cor- more BISHOP’S OPINION Arctic Ocean. of living faith from Biblicalfirm handshaketimes to the and ensure income security for the elderly, have nerdetails or drop-in provided centre on theas he diocese’s was with website, persons present day. Jesus’ remark,the word “The “welcome” poor will failed to keepBY BpaceISHOP withPETER the FcostENTY of living. servingwww.toronto.anglican.ca. in public office. The Diocesan Primate: always be with you,” isare not the a justification memories we for The federal government has introduced a na- SocialOne of Justice the challenges & Advocacy he faced Committee was the can The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, A Church House, 80 Hayden St. ignoring the needshave of when the poor,Angela but and recalls I first quicklytional poverty got to the reduction purpose strategy of our meeting but has and not Church’salso assist position parishes on human with writing sexuality. letters While and God’s commandmet to TerenceHis people Finlay, in Deuteron Bishop of- askedyet introduced if I was willing any new to be programs considered or asfunding. a inorganizing office he upheld visits thewith doctrine local elected and discipline officials. Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 Tel: 416-924-9192 omy, exhortingToronto, them to inopen the their summer hands of to candidateEach year, for executivethe diocese’s assistant College and of of theWhile Church. we continue On leaving to advocateoffice, he officiatedfor sys- their neighbours1997. in Ineed. was beginning my min- archdeacon.Bishops approves The position a motion had prepared become vacant by intemic a same-gender change, we marriage, are also forcalled which to demonhe had - In the Diocese of Toronto: istryIn Ontario,as the incumbent the poor ofcontinue St. Joseph to be of with us. whenthe Diocesan Archdeacon Social Colin Justice Johnson & Advocacy was elected tostrate be disciplined our solidarity by his and diocesan concern bishop, directly. who A community of 254 congregations in 210 Nazareth,Social assistance Bramalea. rates are deeply inadequate suffraganCommittee bishop. for parishes I was surprised to consider when at he their wasAgain, once the his actions archdeacon, taken executive will be different assistant parishes covering 26,000 square to Whenmeet thewe enteredbasic needs his office, of most there recipients, was a metannual with vestry me just meetings. before the The clergy social conference justice andfor eachsuffragan parish. bishop. Some In parishes receiving may the admoni-choose kilometers. Of the nearly 5 million people warmthwith increases and genuineness below the experiencedrate of inflation. by both thatvestry year motion and offered for 2019 me calls the position. us to stand in tion,to explore he told a his new successor outreach in ministry,office that while he ex- who live within the diocesan boundaries, ofThirty us in ofour the first 59 federalmeeting ridings with Bishop in the Finlay. Diocese solidarityIt was a privilegewith those and living distinct in povertyhonour toin our pectedothers nothing may choose less from to expand him and or that enhance he was an 376,000 claim to be affiliated with the Heof Toronto was very have interested child poverty in getting rates to knowabove us the servecommunities. as his executive Usually assistant the motion and contains archdea- a exercisingexisting program. his episcopal Still ministryothers may responsibly. take the Anglican Church, with about 80,000 people andnational our young average. family. Overall, We shared more than the stories 26 per con.specific I got policy to know request Terry ofeven one better or more and levels opportunityI believe that to Archbishopincrease their Terence parish was Faith lead-- identified on the parish rolls. The diocese ofcent our of Christian children journeysin Toronto and live family in poverty, life. It learnedof government. much from This him. year, I witnessed however, the the depth mo- ingWorks the diocesecommitment. in the direction By giving of our being time, more is home to many ethnic and language- based congregations, including African, waswhile a pleasurein the riding to engage of Toronto with himCentre, and thehave a oftion his is faith constructed and his concern somewhat for every differently, parish in welcomingmoney and to presence those who to were those vulnerable, whom society Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, sensechild povertyof the pastoral rate is care40 per and cent support – one heof theof- theinviting diocese. parishes He showed not just compassion, to assent particu- to a marginalized,sees as expendable, voiceless we and resist in the our minority. culture’s fered clergy and their families. I had no idea larly for the marginalized and minorities in He made a very significant difference in the Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of highest rates in Canada. A recent report resolution, but to take on specific advocacy glorification of wealth and power, and bear Toronto has the largest population of that six years later I would be working closely the Church and in the wider community. life of the Diocese of Toronto. It is not surpris- from the Ontario Association of Food Banks and action steps of their own. witness to Jesus, who identified with “the aboriginal peoples in the country. withpointed him out as histhat executive over half assistant a million and people ArchbishopWe recognize Finlay that was poverty very disciplinedis the result in of ing,least therefore, of these.” to hear and read the very com- Archdeaconin Ontario used of York. a food bank in the last year. hismultiple work. Hefactors worked that long can hours be addressed and paid byat- plimentaryReaching reflections out, speaking that manyup and have standing shared Bishop of Toronto: One-thirdI got to know of them Terry, were as children.he was affectionate- Worryingly, tentionpolicy measuresto detail, thoroughly on the part reading of government, docu- aboutin solidarity their experiences with those of in him. need, He weexercised commit a The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil lythe called, number when of seniorsI became using a member food banks of the Pos- ments,but such letters measures or any require material political needed forwill servantour parishes ministry to fulfillingthroughout the his law ordained of Christ. life, tulancy Committee and a regional dean. He meetings. It was also evident that he cared and for that we give thanks to God for his ex- York-Credit Valley: jumped by 10 per cent. and cooperation over the long term. In the The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison gaveRecently wise counsel announced and offered changes good to socialinsight in- deeplymeantime, for the people wider in Church our communities and appreciated are ample.Elin Goulden I was privileged is the diocese’s and honoured Social Justiceto have toassistance challenging will matters make it facing more thedifficult Church. for His theliving importance with real of needs ecumenical that must relationships. be met. hadand the Advocacy opportunity consultant. to know him as my bish- Trent-Durham: was a calming voice and a non-anxious pres- One of the qualities I admired about Terry op, mentor and friend. The Church has been The Rt. Rev. ence. He offered strong episcopal leadership was his willingness to make time for people. blessed to have had him as a faithful bishop. in the diocese, both pastorally and morally. He He made himself available to clergy and laity He will be missed and leaves a legacy of ex- York-Scarborough: was a model of deep faith and prayerfulThe Diocesewho is neededon to meet with him. I was often emplary leadership, humility, compassion and The Rt. Rev. thoughtfulness, and was genuinely concerned asked to join him in meetings with others, profound faith. We are grateful to his family York-Simcoe: about the well-being of the clergy and laity and it was evident that he always listened in- for having shared him with the Church and The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty underFacebook, his episcopal leadership. Twitter tently.and Terry YouTube. was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. Archbishop back to his Cre- 135 Adelaide St. E., the Archbishop’sTo connect, office inviting visit me to www.toronto.anglican.cameet Another quality I admired in him was his ator God with the same graciousness we ex- Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 with him. I thought I was going to be invited humility. He engaged with people in all sta- perienced of him. May he rest in peace and 1-800-668-8932/416-363-6021 to sit on another committee of the diocese. He tions of life. He was as comfortable talking rise with Christ in glory. Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca January 2019 SYNOD TheAnglican 5 SYNOD 2018

The Diocese of Toronto’s 158th Regular Session of Synod was held on Nov. 9-10 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill. The theme of Synod was “Growing in Christ,” which is also the name of the diocese’s strategic plan. The name was taken from Ephesians 4:15: “But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.” Here Enjoying Synod are, from left, the Rev. Karen Isaacs of St. Mary and St. Martha, Toronto, Lyds Keesmaat-Walsh of Redeemer, Bloor St., the Rev. Leigh are the highlights. Some items have been Silcox of St. Matthias, Etobicoke, the Rev. Jeffrey Potter of St. Stephen, Maple, and the Rev. Philip Josselyn-Hamilton of Trinity Church, Aurora. PHOTOS condensed. For the full reports, visit BY MICHAEL HUDSON www.toronto.anglican.ca. DAY 1 Synod begins with Eucharist Synod began on Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. with a Eucharist, which included an acknowledgment that it was being held on traditional First Nations land. There were 611 voting and non-voting members in attendance when it started. Archbishop Johnson opened the business sessions with a prayer for Synod and a prayer for peace, noting that it was the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Social media wall shows posts The Rev. Sheilagh Ashworth tells Synod about Back by popular demand, Synod had a the Parish of Lloydtown’s country run in support social media wall – a large screen that of Pikangikum. Synod members share thoughts on proposed changes to the Marriage Canon. showed a loop of posts about Synod from Twitter and Instagram. To see their posts of parish nurses was on hand to attend for marriage of same-sex couples in the at the House of Bishops and allowed for on the wall, Synod members used the to anyone in need of medical assistance. Anglican Church of Canada were brought the expression of our shared values for hashtag #synodTO with their messages Once again, the Rev. David Bryan Hoopes, before General Synod 2016 for the first of continuing to walk together, in need of and photos. OHC, was Synod’s chaplain. two readings, and the motion was carried each other, regardless of the outcome of with a two-thirds vote in each of the three the vote in 2019. Members practice Missional & Outreach houses. At Synod and previously at the Pre-Syn- electronic voting Moment #1 In preparation for the second vote in od meetings, our work is to suspend our As in previous Synods, members used Throughout Synod, members heard about the summer of 2019, General Synod’s suspicions and open ourselves to finding electronic devices, called response pads, how the diocese is living out its vision in Declaration of Principles requires that a deeper understanding of what you and to vote. They were given instructions and the Missional & Outreach Moments – how proposed alterations be referred for others feel and think about the potential were asked three mock questions to prac- communities are moving beyond their consideration to diocesan and provincial changes to the Marriage Canon and to tice. In a light-hearted moment, Synod walls to find new ways of meeting people Synods. Consideration does not mean how we can value and sustain relation- members were asked if they wanted the who are not being reached by traditional vote; it means prayerfully considered. ships in a time of disagreement. meeting to be adjourned. Seventy-one per forms of Church, and how our churches We began this work at Synod 2017. From this sharing and listening, we will cent voted in favour and 29 per cent were are reaching out to the poor, the margin- Guided by the Canon XXI Working Group gather what we’ve heard into our dio- opposed. alized and the homeless. (an ad hoc group of clergy and lay people cese’s message for the Council of General In the first Moment, Adam Furfaro with diverse perspectives, chaired by Synod when it meets on Nov. 23-25, and to Synod thanks sponsors spoke and showed a video about St. John Marge Watters-Knebel, ODT, a member General Synod itself. Synod thanked the following sponsors: the Baptist, Oak Ridge’s Community of the Evangelical Lutheran Church This is what we are considering: Fiera Capital; Letko, Brosseau and Associ- Missions Ministry. He spoke about the in Canada), a process was developed • Declare that Canon XXI (On Marriage ates; Canso Investment Counsel Limited; church’s strategy to deepen the congrega- whereby Synod was asked to identify in the Church) applies to all persons AON; Northleaf Capital Partners; Eccle- tion’s relationship with Jesus Christ and what would be most helpful to prepare it who are duly qualified by civil law siastical Insurance; M&M International; to reach out to people in the surrounding for this consideration. We collected and to enter into marriage. (This is an The Dalton Company; Trinity College; and area. “We unlocked and opened our doors collated 530 suggestions. interpretation of the Canon, not a Wycliffe College. to the community,” he said, adding that In response to these: change to the Canon.) hundreds of new people have visited the • Facilitation for parish-based listening • Change wording to be gender neutral Parish nurses, chaplain on hand church. He spoke about a grant that the processes was made available and (i.e. “the parties to the marriage”). Synod was informed that a small team church received from the diocese and how a few parishes have asked for, and • Opt-in process. (Noting that no cleric it was spent. He spoke about a homeless received, this support. is required to marry anyone.) man who arrived in June and is now part • Resources and information • Must be authorized by the diocesan of the church’s staff. Among its many documents were posted on the bishop. initiatives, the church has a service just diocese’s website. The purpose of our time together is for young adults. However, by far the greatest response to listen to each other, to invite a deeper was a deep desire for prayerful, respectful understanding of what you and others Synod starts Marriage and honest listening and dialogue across feel and think about the potential changes Canon Dialogue our differences in ways that can build un- to the Marriage Canon, and how we can Archbishop Johnson, Bishop Andrew derstanding and relationships. This listen- value and sustain relationships in a time Asbil and the Rev. Joyce Barnett gave a ing would be mindful of LGBTQ2 voices. It of disagreement. This conversation can presentation about the Marriage Canon is this request for gracious listening that trigger deep emotions for many, so we will Dialogue. Here is a summary of their shapes our work together, both at the Pre- be attentive to both the feeling and the presentation: Synod meetings and now at Synod itself. factual substance of our conversations. The proposed changes to the Mar- The process we are using was also The Rev. Roshni Jayawardena speaks during Continued on Page 8 Members Time. riage Canon to incorporate a provision used at the recent Provincial Synod and 6 TheAnglican SYNOD January 2019 It has been an honour to serve

Instead of a Charge to Synod, Archbishop to Bishop Andrew to set the direction. Johnson chose to reflect on some of the Rather, I will give you a few hopefully important changes in the diocese since his brief reflections on some of the signifi- ordination more than 40 years ago. cant changes that are the foundations on which we will continue to build. From and Allan BY ARCHBISHOP COLIN JOHNSON Read until Andrew Asbil, I have worked under the leadership or beside 22 bish- thank God every time I remember you, ops in this diocese – 17 since I joined the constantly praying with joy in every one Synod Office as executive assistant to of my prayers for all of you because of Terry Finlay in 1992. Each was different. Iyour sharing in the gospel from the first Each brought specific gifts. Each served day until now.” (Philippians 1:3-5) with great faithfulness, and each provided Forty-one years ago, I attended my first the Church with the needed gifts at the Archbishop Colin Johnson acknowledges applause from Synod members after his reflection. Synod in the Diocese of Toronto as a young time. I’m just going to touch on a few of PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON deacon. I’ve tried to remember how many the more significant changes I’ve seen in Synods I’ve been to. I can’t remember, but some of that period of ministry. it’s at least 75 to 80. I’ve only missed one The increased place of laity, rooted in a development, innovative forms of minis- until 1980, there were a total of about half a Synod in the Diocese of Toronto, and that’s renewed understanding of baptism, that try and parish support. The establishment million immigrants in the Greater Toronto because I was on sabbatical. began in the 1970s or took form in the of FaithWorks has meant that as Angli- Area, which includes about two-thirds of But naturally, as a young cleric 41 1970s. And then, more especially, the place cans in this diocese, we have a focused the Diocese of Toronto? Of that half mil- years ago, you know everything, and you of women in the official leadership of the program that has contributed over $24 lion, more than 50 per cent were European. have an opinion – of course, the correct Church. I was ordained deacon on the very million to assist tens of thousands of vul- In the last five years alone, there are over opinion – about every subject. So another same day that Marge Pezzack was ordained nerable people in our society. Our social 360,000 immigrants to the GTA, almost newly minted deacon – a certain Philip as the first female priest in the Diocese of justice and advocacy has given voice to 260,000 from Asia. We are now home to Poole – and I decided that a motion on Toronto. It was 25 years ago – I was execu- the need to change laws and policies and about a quarter of a million people from the floor of Synod to amend the canon tive assistant to the bishop – that Victoria provide opportunities for the poor and the Caribbean in total. In the last five years about candidates for ordination had not Matthews was elected as the first woman the marginalized in our wider society alone, that same number of people, a quar- taken into account our perspective as to be a bishop in the Canadian Church, on that reflect Jesus’ call to serve the least. ter of a million, have arrived in Toronto new ordinands, and so we brashly moved the same day that Michael Bedford-Jones The development and implementation of from just five countries: India, China, the an amendment. Anyway, who were these was first elected. So they are celebrating a robust sexual misconduct policy and Philippines, Iran and Pakistan. I bet you people who had moved and seconded the their jubilees this year. Screening in Faith have enabled us to re- didn’t consider Iran in that list. original motion? I had no idea who Arch- It has led to the development of a corps spond clearly, effectively and proactively Today we have Anglican services in deacon or Canon Duncan of highly trained, highly skilled laity to to abuse and for the protection of children Toronto in English, Cantonese, Manda- Abraham were. Well, our amendment was work across the diocese in congrega- and vulnerable adults in our Church. Our rin, Japanese, Tamil, Italian, Portuguese, soundly defeated, and Philip and I were tional development, stewardship coaching policies have informed those of jurisdic- Spanish, Bengali, Malayalam, Tagalog, invited to the office of one Canon Douglas facilitation and training, building on the tions right across North America. Urdu, Swahili, Sudanese languages, Blackwell, executive assistant to Bishop Cursillo movement of the ’70s and then the The rehabilitation of the ministry of Ghanaian languages, Cree and Oji-Cree, Lewis Garnsworthy, for a wee chat. Logos programming of the ’80s, and now healing and the training of lay anoint- and others that I have missed. And that’s And it turned out to be a life-changing part of our diocesan ministry strategy. ers have allowed this ministry to become just languages. That does not mention our experience, because Douglas became a The Order of the Diocese of Toronto has a regular part of liturgical and pastoral accommodation of differing cultural or mentor and a friend, as did a subsequent been established to honour the significant care in most parishes. The restoration of spiritual or theological differences. executive assistant to the bishop, Michael contributions of exemplary lay people do- the diaconate as a distinct and essential We are a microcosm of the Anglican Bedford-Jones. And almost 15 years later, ing their ordinary ministries within their ministry in its own right, and not merely Communion in this diocese. That is unique I succeeded both of them as the executive communities. Over 250 have been awarded as a transitional waystation on the road to in any part of the world, and it presents assistant to the bishop. I have been in the this distinction so far. That sounds like a the “real ministry” of priesthood. both incredible opportunities and special Bishop’s Office, therefore, since 1992. lot until you realize that it’s half of one per When I arrived at the Synod Office in challenges of diversity and inclusion in a This marks my last Synod as your cent of the people of this diocese. 1992, there were computers and typewrit- way that would have been unfathomable bishop, and I want to thank you for the The Our Faith-Our Hope: Reimagine ers and Dictaphones and one answering to Bishop , our first bishop, privilege and honour it has been to serve Church campaign raised $40 million, in- machine – and, yes, some quill pens. The or even to Bishop or Lewis this remarkable diocese. Now in my 42nd creasing our capacity to support ministry invention of the internet, electronic com- Garnsworthy. Globalization is not simply year of ordination, my 16th year in epis- in parishes in the diocese and across our munication and social media have revo- a virtual reality in a networked world. Glo- copal ministry and my 15th year as your country. The Ministry Allocation Fund lutionized and will continue to change balization is our daily physical and practi- diocesan bishop, tonight I’m not going to provides a transparent policy for mak- incredibly how we communicate, relate to cal lived experience, and in this globalized give a Charge to Synod. That will be up ing grants that has funded new church one another, gather information, create world the capacity of our diocese to engage communities and make internationally is unique in Canada, and in decisions. It’s changing fact probably unique in the world. 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We are polarized, we have striven in this diocese, the best educated and and largely succeeded, in holding not only Please include most informed society the centre but even some of the fraying LOFT in your Will. that has ever existed, edges, by creating a big tent where many and yet never before has can find a secure place, where differences public discourse been so For more information, or to can be argued and expressed and lived out fact-free and truth-alter- without breaking the relationships. We receive a free estate planning native. That used to be have a number of challenges, and these brochure, contact Jane Corbett called lying. Our diocese too are not new. We have fewer parishes, at 416-979-1994 x 227 or has a continuing obliga- fewer parishioners, fewer clergy than we [email protected]. tion and opportunity to had a decade ago or two decades ago or LOFT Community Services speak truth to power. four decades ago. Contrary to popular 15 Toronto Street, 9th Floor We’re in the midst of rhetoric, it’s not a recent phenomenon; Toronto, ON M5C 2E3 rapid demographic and it began in the 1950s. In fact, the longest- cultural transformation. serving Bishop of Toronto fretted about www.loftcs.org Did you know that up Continued on Page 11 January 2019 SYNOD TheAnglican 7 My pledge is that we walk together Continued from Page 1 we are learning that as we walk with our we’ve been hearing at Synod, speaking Indigenous brothers and sisters. Some of languages that we have not heard before us feel quite paralyzed in facing General in our presence in our communities, new Synod 2019, because we’re afraid. voices and new tones and new languages But this I know: we need each other. We sung and prayed. On my first Sunday it need all of us to lift the Church. We need was Spanish and on my second Sunday it conservative and liberal, charismatic was Cantonese. What a delight. and high church, we need LGBTQ and And in each congregation, devoted and straight. We need all of us to be able to dedicated lay leaders like yourselves, face the future, because it is Jesus that who every day live out your baptismal transforms us, and it is Jesus who will call, and clergy who are so gifted in these say, “Pick up your mat and walk.” It is changing times to take new risks for the important for us to be able to walk in uni- sake of ministry, and at the core a College son together and, while we are afraid, to of Bishops – namely, Peter and Riscylla, walk anyway. My pledge is that we walk Kevin and Jenny – who are so wise and together. It is not enough just to tolerate so dedicated and so passionate for the each other. Jesus did not say, “Tolerate gospel, not just in their geographical your neighbour as you tolerate yourself.” areas but for the whole diocese and for Jesus did not say, “Make room for your the whole Church. And then you step into neighbour as you make room for your- 135 Adelaide Street, and you appreciate self.” Jesus said, “Love your neighbour as all of the gears and the pedals and the yourself.” We are in this together, folks. spokes and the tires and the wheels, and Number three: creation matters. When how it all goes together from department it was Sophie, our youngest’s, turn to to department, as very dedicated staff do learn how to pray, she would keep coming this. This (Synod) is remarkable. I’ve been back to the same petition over and over, to a lot of different Synods that are not every single night. She would simply say, run like this. “Dear God, let there be enough water.” I But for the last month and just a bit, I Bishop Andrew Asbil delivers his first Charge to Synod. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON had never at her age ever imagined say- have been watching and learning from ing such a petition, never had to worry Colin Johnson on how to ride the bike. chapter 12. It’s when the Greeks come, I said, “Hannah, how would you like to about it, and now we do. (From) the Inter- Now, the first thing that you learn is and they say to Philip and to Andrew, “We start?” And it was like watching a kid ride governmental Panel on Climate Change that Colin never puts his hands on the wish to see Jesus.” It’s a reminder to the a bike. from the UN, we have sobering news. handlebars, but actually what he’s doing preacher that it is a privilege and a joy It is the same in our call as parishes to And while we might be able to argue the is juggling with one hand all of the issues to open the word, and it is a tremendous be intentional about forming and reform- semantics of it all, in the same way we and the canons and the finances and the responsibility to open the word in chang- ing and telling and gathering around argue the semantics of the prophets of HR issues, while with the other hand he’s ing times and dynamic ways, to somehow the word, and gathering around liturgy, old like Jeremiah and Ezekiel and Amos drinking a latte, with a speed dial to the touch the hurt and the sorrow and the and creating liturgies that inspire and and Hosea, we would throw it all out at Chancellor. He is reciting from memory bereft nature that comes out of the pews speak to a changing time, of plumbing the our peril, because the truth is being told every Collect that has ever been written Sunday by Sunday, that we might crowd depths of our traditions so that we un- to us and we are being confronted by it. and can tell you the liturgical origin of it. around with cries together and experi- earth all of the gems of old Collects that Perhaps that’s why so many of our young He does not need a GPS to get anywhere ence the risen Lord in our midst. still speak and sing in an age that longs to are feeling anxious. The Church needs in the diocese. He knows where every par- My mind keeps going back to the hear and to see Jesus in the way we want not to be passive now but active, because ish is, and if you press him he can name reading that we heard at the Eucharist to, too. creation matters. It matters for this gener- the succession of incumbents down to the this morning. Imagine that moment The second: we need each other. ation and our grandchildren’s generation beginning of the last century. It’s like a when Jesus goes back to Capernaum, Imagine the paralyzed man on a pallet and our great grandchildren’s genera- kid with a hockey card. he goes back home – we don’t know if with four friends as they’re wending their tion. And we need to learn how to walk It’s not just the past and it’s not just the it’s his house or Peter’s house – and a way through the streets of Capernaum, together as a people of faith, because we future. We are in a moment in between. great crowd gathers inside and outside, and they come to the house, and there’s are created in God’s image. We are in a moment between what was and they are crowding around the front a huge crowd, and the four friends know The fourth thing: There’s a hole in my and what is coming. And when you live in door and they’re craning their necks and that no amount of elbowing is ever going roof. I’ve often imagined that moment at a transition moment, it is really important they’re cupping their ears in the hopes to get them close. Try and imagine it in the end of that reading when the crowd for all of us just simply to be perfectly that they might just be able to hear a your own mind, that process where they goes home, and Peter’s wife looks up and still. And the first emotion that comes word that they need to hear. decided that it might be a good idea to says, “There’s a hole in my roof.” And to bear is gratitude – gratitude that God Sometimes we don’t even know why scale the house, to clamber up the side, for some churches that is a reality, and has called us and brought us safely to we’re hungry, sometimes we don’t even to lift the tiles and dig through the roof. for some churches it’s a reality that is a this moment, all of us. Deep gratitude to know what’s missing, but when we hear I wonder whose idea that was. I wonder game-changer, in saying, “We can’t fix you, Colin. You have pedaled so hard, and it we know we’ve been fed. Just like the if the paralyzed man said to his friends, that hole in the roof.” For some of us, we when we were tempted to look down, you Greeks who wished to see Jesus so long “Really, no actually, I don’t want you to are burdened by our old structures, and said “Look up. Watch where you’re going. ago, I want to see and experience the real go to that kind of effort. Maybe we should we pour all of our energy into old build- Keep your eye on what is most important. thing. That same hunger is with us in just go home.” And then lifting him up the ings. But a hole in your roof gives you a Chase after a Saviour that is calling us to our day today. Some of us have wandered side of the house and saying, “No really, new advantage and a new vantage point life.” away from our faith, and we’ve been away honestly, I think we should just go home.” in seeing creation and the future in a new I always use this day of Synod as kind of so long we do not know how to get home. And did he stop protesting when way, and it will take all of the innovation that one moment, “if we just get to Synod, And some of us have never had the oppor- they started lifting the tiles and digging and the creativity of all of us to imagine I’ll be okay,” and then “if I just get to the tunity of learning and hearing the story of through for him? Did he go silent? Imag- new structures, and how we use our prop- next thing, I’ll be okay.” As we get closer who Jesus is. ine the dust coming down and daylight erties and our buildings in creating new to Dec. 31, it feels like the pace is quicken- When our children were young, I had bleeding into the living room. Imagine partnerships with community members ing. And before long, we’re going to be to figure out a way to teach them how how conspicuous he might have felt as in our large towns and big towns and running, you (Colin) next to the bike and to pray. I remember when Hannah was he’s being lowered down, and how so small towns. And there are holes in our us on it, and before you know it, Colin’s about three years old, and I tried to many had looked down on him for so long, structures, too, as we heard from our just going to give a little nudge, and when imagine how I was going to teach this and how he had looked down on himself. Intercultural Working Group, and struc- we look back we will see him. And then young child. One night after a story, I said And the text says, “And Jesus saw their tures that divide and keep out, that we there will be times when we will have to Hannah, “How would you like to pray?” faith and said, ‘Son, your sins are for- need to have the courage to change and little wipeouts, but that’s okay because we And she said, “Daddy, I don’t know how. given.’” It was their tenacity, their faith, transform. And how we make decisions so know how to get back up. You start.” their hunger to push through so that their that we do that with clarity, always keep- It’s important to look back, and it’s So I said, “Dear God, thank you for this friend might be healed, that made all the ing our eyes on the faith that has called us important to look into the future, but we beautiful day. Thank you for the clouds difference in the world. and the faith that is in us. can’t look too far into the future, not yet, and the sun.” And she elbowed me, and It takes that kind of tenacity to be the I’m a bit nervous to take the training because we’re in between. But I’d like to she said, “And the trees and the birds!” Church today, to scale the impossible wheels off, but I am so excited, and I am share just four things with you tonight “And the trees and the birds. And we pray and to break through in places where we so excited by what I have heard at this about what I’m hearing and listening to for all the people who are poor and don’t ought not to go. Sometimes it is impor- Synod, by the Missional Moments, the and have been watching in the last month have any food, and those who are sick.” tant for us to take the risks that we didn’t creativity of all the congregations across and a bit. “Don’t forget Nana and Grandpa!” “Nana think we were capable of doing. Some- this diocese, and even in parishes where The first is this: to see Jesus. When you and Grandpa.” And all the way through times it’s the Church that’s paralyzed. there is deep hurt and malaise, a new step into the pulpit at St. James Cathe- that prayer, we went back and forth. The Sometimes the Church is afraid of what’s sense of a dawning day, of new creative dral, you will see a plaque that says, “We second night, the same, the third night coming around the corner. Sometimes ways that we will meet the future. Don’t wish to see Jesus.” That comes from John, the same again, and on the fourth night it’s the sins of our past that paralyze us; be afraid. Pedal along. Thanks be to God. 8 TheAnglican SYNOD January 2019 HIGHLIGHTS

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Synod members were then asked to have conversations in groups of three, with people they don’t know, both clergy and lay. In their groups of three, they were asked to answer the following questions: 1. What would you like to say to the group about the proposed changes to the Marriage Canon? What are your hopes and fears? 2. No matter the results of General Synod’s vote in summer 2019, it will be met by both joy and hurt. How can we face this? What does it mean to be a diverse people of God? Synod members met twice on Day 1 to answer these questions. The conversation continued on Day 2. Election motion not approved Synod considered a motion that proposed amendments to sections 10 and 11 of the André Lyn takes part in a presentation by the Synod members debate a motion that would change the way diocesan and coadjutor bishops are elected. Constitution, which deal with the way Bishop’s Working Group on Intercultural Ministries. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON bishops are elected. The amendments would require a diocesan bishop or coad- jutor bishop to be elected by two-thirds of diocesan bishop or a coadjutor bishop; Synod voted, the motion failed by a large try run is held on the last Saturday in the total votes cast in both the Order of the election of a suffragan bishop would margin. September. Clergy and the Order of Laity. (Currently, continue to require a simple majority in only a majority of the total votes cast each order. Missional & Outreach PWRDF marks 60th anniversary in each order is needed for the election The motion came before Synod last Moment #2 William Postma, the executive director of of a bishop.) Furthermore, the name of year but did not achieve the 75 per cent The Rev. Sheilagh Ashworth told Synod PWRDF, informed Synod that the relief the candidate with the lowest number approval that is required to amend the about the Parish of Lloydtown’s country and development agency was celebrating of votes in the combined orders would Constitution at one Synod. (It received 68 run in support of Pikangikum, a First its 60th year and gave several examples be eliminated in each round of voting, per cent approval.) It came before Synod Nations community in northern Ontario. of its humanitarian work in Canada and except when there are fewer than four again today needing a simple majority Over eight years, the run has raised other parts of the world with its agency candidates remaining or the candidate and the assent of the Archbishop to pass. about $20,000 for fresh water projects in partners. He said PWRDF has a new, with the lowest total number of votes Synod debated the motion. As part of Pikangikum. She spoke about the chal- streamlined approach to sending money in the combined orders received 10 or the debate, Archbishop Johnson exer- lenges facing Pikangikum and the efforts to emergency situations in Canada such more votes in each order. The proposed cised his constitutional prerogative to of the Pikangikum Working Group to as wild fires. He also showed a video changes applied only to the election of a speak, arguing against the motion. When build infrastructure. The annual coun- about PWRDF. Continued on Page 9

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Synod members share thoughts During Members Time, Synod spoke about a number of subjects, including: the elimination of nuclear weapons; making disciples of Jesus Christ and faith forma- tion resources; the College of Preaching; the Parliament of World Religions and interfaith relations; resources and ser- vices for homeless people; mental health for young people, especially young adults; what it means to be humble; Canada’s national housing strategy and building affordable housing on church land; the as- sistance provided by Our Faith-Our Hope.

Group describes The Rev. Sherman Hesselgrave of Holy Trinity, intercultural initiatives Trinity Square, Toronto plays the piano with Christina Yu, André Lyn and the Rev. Su- other musicians during the opening Eucharist. sanne McKim made a presentation about At left, Synod members practice voting on the Bishop’s Working Group on Intercul- response pads. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON tural Ministries, formed by Archbishop Johnson in 2014 to implement the recom- mendations in the report Being Multi- Synod hears strategic cultural, Becoming Intercultural. The plan’s progress speakers talked about the group’s work The Rev. Ian LaFleur, the honorary cleri- to date and its anti-racism workshops. cal secretary of Synod, gave an update on Other initiatives the group is working on the diocese’s strategic plan, Growing in include: formal adoption of the national Christ. Here is a summary of his presenta- church’s Charter for Racial Justice; a dioc- tion. (This has been condensed for space esan policy on hate crimes and discrimi- reasons. For the full report, see the dio- nation; a more diverse governing body, cese’s website, www.toronto.anglican.ca.) both clergy and lay; establishing stronger As you aware, in 2016 the Diocesan relationships with sister groups doing Council approved Growing in Christ as similar work in the national church, The the diocese’s strategic plan for 2016-2021. Episcopal Church and the United Church; Over the past two years, five working a standardized application process for groups have been formed to assist in the bishops to approve “non-standard” liturgy congregation has become excited about “No matter the results of General Synod’s implementation of the plan. for cultural congregations; expansion parish ministry because of this initiative. vote in summer 2019, it will be met by both The diocese is in a time of profound of resources in other languages offered “It wasn’t just about softball, it was about joy and hurt. How can we face this? What change, both in its internal and external through the diocese’s website. sharing meals afterward as well,” said does it mean to be a diverse people of God? environments. Demographic shifts and Ms. Wong. Synod members were then asked to changing societal attitudes continue Bishops address Synod continue their discussions. to shape the environment in which the Instead of giving a Charge to Synod, Archbishop prays for diocese operates. This changing environ- Archbishop Johnson reflected on some fallen, peace Synod receives financial ment presents new opportunities and of the highlights from his ministry. This On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the statements challenges which require the diocese was his last time chairing the Synod end of the First World War, Archbishop Synod received the Financial Report for to adopt new and innovative ways of and he said it has been an honour and Johnson offered prayers for those who 2017, the Audited Financial Statements operating. Some of this change can be privilege to serve. He spoke about some of have died in wars, and for peace. for the Incorporated Synod for 2017 and informed by emerging best practices and the changes that have taken place in the the Audited Financial Statements for the thought leadership, and other changes diocese since he was ordained more than Marriage Canon Cemetery Fund for 2017. will need to be informed by collaboration 40 years ago. He thanked Synod members, Dialogue resumes and feedback from parishes and other and five people in particular: his wife Marge Watters-Knebel, ODT, and Chris Synod hears about stakeholders. Ellen; Canon Mary Conliffe; Chancellor Ambidge, ODT, spoke about the Marriage Provincial Synod The diocesan leadership team identified Clare Burns; the late Canon Robert Falby; Canon Dialogue. Here is a summary of Laura Walton, ODT, reported on the work the need to take a focused and measured and the late Archbishop Terence Finlay. what they said in their presentation: of Provincial Synod. The Synod of the approach to the rollout of our strategic Bishop Asbil, the diocese’s coadjutor We are about to start the final session Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario was plan that would enable us to focus our bishop who will succeed Archbishop of our work on the potential changes to hosted at the beginning of October by efforts on the delivery of two priorities in Johnson on Jan. 1, 2019, spoke about his the Marriage Canon. Through the triad Bishop John Chapman and the Diocese of 2018. The two priorities identified were first weeks travelling around the diocese conversations we have had, we have Ottawa. The province is made up of seven Governance and Clergy Remuneration- and visiting parishes. He praised the practiced what it means to truly listen – dioceses: Toronto, Niagara, Huron, Otta- issues we have wrestled with for many clergy, laity, College of Bishops and Dioc- something we don’t often have time to do. wa, Ontario, Algoma and Moosonee, each years and collectively recognize need esan Centre staff. He identified four areas Some of you have had two conversations, of which sent four clergy, four lay people change. Over the past 10 months, we have of special interest: to see and make Jesus others have had three. Now we will take and their bishops to meet in Ottawa for focused on drafting recommendations for known; to walk together; to care for and time to collect what you’ve heard. the meeting. The theme for the Synod was these priorities that will now be shared advocate on behalf of the environment; This process will take place in your A Hopeful Church in a Changing Times, with various groups for input as the to imagine new ways of being the Church table groups. You will notice that there with the focus centered on learning about working groups continue to rework their when buildings are no longer sustainable. is a new person at each table. Their task and discussing ministries in the province. recommendations. See pages 6-7 or watch the video on the is to facilitate and record your feedback. diocese’s website, www.toronto.anglican.ca. They will invite each person at your table Missional & Outreach Continued on Page 10 to share “what you’ve heard” in the triad Moment #4 sessions you have been part of. Once The Rev. Michael Van Dusen talked about again, the focus is on listening – we aren’t St. Aidan, Toronto’s participation in a ca- debating, rather we are offering feedback. noe pilgrimage, which went from Midland DAY 2 The scribe will take notes of what each to Montreal – 850 km over 25 days – in person says. These will be collated and the summer of 2017. He said it took place Synod opens with worship become part of our message to the Coun- within the context of the Truth and Rec- The second day of Synod began at 9 a.m. cil of General Synod, along with the other onciliation Commission’s calls to actions, on Nov. 10 with worship. resources we have collected and written, and that early Jesuit missionaries to the which are found on the diocese’s website. Huron-Wendat travelled the route in the Missional & Outreach At the conclusion of the table feedback, 1600s. Paddlers on the pilgrimage ranged Moment #3 the scribes will meet with Archbishop from 18-75 years of age, from every cul- Ginnie Wong and the Rev. Jordan Wel- Johnson and Bishop Asbil to prepare tural background. Some people from St. lington spoke and showed a video about a brief report of what was heard. This Aidan’s took part in the pilgrimage. St. John, Willowdale’s Summer Sports will be shared with you before you leave Council’s Report to Night. This is a softball ministry with two Synod this afternoon. The Rev. Peter John of the South Sudanese other Anglican churches. About 50 people The question to guide our feedback is Synod received community at St. Olave, Toronto and Bishop Continued on Page 9 take part in the ministry, both from St. “What have you heard?” with particular Synod received Diocesan Council’s Report Jenny Andison, the area bishop of York-Credit John’s and the wider community. The reference to the second question asked: to Synod. Valley. 10 TheAnglican SYNOD January 2019

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GOVERNANCE The Governance working group member- ship comprises individuals who bring depth of subject matter expertise in multiple disciplines, including corporate governance within the Church, for-profit and not-for-profit environments. We know that fundamental change must be supported by an efficient gov- ernance and decision-making structure to enable the diocese to be more nimble and flexible, by optimally using the time and talents of the diocesan volunteers and staff. Decision-making is overly complex and encumbered by many levels of approval. Our canons are perceived to be cumbersome and our structure is complex. In developing its proposal, the work- ing group, which has met 20 times since it was formed, heeded the advice that it received to think outside the exist- ing canonical framework to develop a nimble and flexible governance structure. The framework the working group will recommend is geared to optimize staff and volunteer subject matter expertise while balancing relevant principles from corporate governance structures within our unique polity as a Church. Committee members elicited input from Diocesan Council, the College of Bishops, the Archbishop and the Chancellor re- garding the efficacy of existing governing bodies and the level of members’ engage- ment. They also observed the working of Area Councils and Executive Board and The Rev. Evan Smith (left) and Sandra Campbell staff the Toronto Urban Native Ministry Booth, one of several booths at Synod. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON Trust Committee. Four models were considered. The financially within the new system. school ministry, and now more than 100 Christopher, Richmond Hill proposed governance structure recom- • Clergy should have the primary youth come to the church every Wednes- • The Rev. Dr. Alison Falby – St. mended by the working group is a more responsibility for their own financial day. Many of the kids now call the church Martin, Bay Ridges, Pickering streamlined structure with fewer layers, and retirement planning. their parish home. They talk about Jesus • The Rev. Molly Finlay – All Saints, committees with depth of subject matter • Remuneration of clergy should all the time with the kids. The kids see Whitby expertise and delegated decision-making demonstrate justice and fairness the church as a place where they belong. • The Rev. Canon David Harrison – St. authority to be established by Synod. across the diocese. They showed a video of the ministry. Mary Magdalene, Toronto The working group has commenced the • Significant changes will be tested, • The Rev. Canon Janet Read-Hockin – consultation process with various groups evaluated, adjusted and then rolled Synod members speak St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff across the diocese to elicit input regard- out. During Members Time, Synod members • The Rev. Mark Regis – St. Paul, Bloor ing the proposed model. This began with • Recommendations are designed to spoke about the following subjects: Arch- Street a presentation to Diocesan Council in build relationships and not harm or bishop Oscar Romero; SSJD’s Compan- • The Rev. Canon Nicola Skinner – October, followed by a presentation to diminish them. ions program; the parish administrators Grace Church, Markham the meeting of Regional Deans the same The consultation process was broad retreat; the place of youth in the Church; month. It will continue between now and included the College of Bishops, Re- bridge-building between parish churches; Youth member and spring of 2019, expanding to include gional Deans, Executive Board, Diocesan what the diocese can do to provide men- • Lyds Keesmaat-Walsh – Church of Area Councils, the ACW and chairs of the Council, selected parishes in each episco- toring and pastoral care for young adults; the Redeemer, Bloor St. various working groups. This informa- pal area and groups of clergy with special the pain that the LGBTQ community will tion will be reflected in the next iteration concerns, including associates, rural feel if the Marriage Canon changes are Bishops report on Marriage of the governance model, targeted for clergy deacons, part-time and interim and not approved at General Synod; the sev- Canon Dialogue presentation to Diocesan Council in June. retired clergy. Calgary, Kootenay and New enth annual Children’s Ministry Confer- Archbishop Johnson and Bishop Asbil This will be followed by presentations Westminster dioceses and the Property ence; what would humility look like in the shared some of the feedback from the Mar- at pre-Synod meetings in the fall, and a Working Group were also consulted. Diocese of Toronto; donating to a church riage Canon Dialogue conversations that proposed pilot will be presented at the The working group continues to ensure and school in Haiti. Synod members had today and yesterday. 2019 Synod. that all aspects of remuneration are (The report that was sent from the diocese considered. It continues to work through Members elected to to the Council of General Synod has been CLERGY REMUNERATION matters of concern such as urban/rural General Synod posted on the diocese’s website. The report The second focus area for the current differentials, housing allowances paid and The following Synod members were elect- includes an overview of what was heard in year has been Clergy Remuneration. We different results arising in compensation ed to serve as General Synod members. the discussions at Synod and a summary recognized that it is time to revisit clergy as a result of varying negotiating skills of General Synod will be held July 10-16, of the responses from the data gathered at remuneration, which was last assessed clergy. 2019 in Vancouver. Synod.) Some of the issues included: a feel- over 20 years ago by KPMG, to address It is anticipated that there will be ing of weariness; fear of what the vote at some of the inequities that have arisen canonical implications for some of the rec- Lay members: General Synod 2019 will mean, for both the over the years. ommendations, and we expect that these • Chris Ambidge, ODT – Church of the diocese and the rest of the Communion; in The working group membership will be piloted to test how they work out Redeemer, Bloor St. spite of the fear, we want to stay together; comprises both clergy and volunteers prior to fuller implementation. • Joyce Badley, ODT – St. George by need to include the insights of youth and with multi-functional expertise. The work The final draft of the clergy remunera- the Grange, Toronto children; need to care for those who are undertaken by the committee is theologi- tion report is targeted for completion by • Leslie Hadju, ODT – St. George, feeling left out; there is a deep longing and cally grounded and incorporates much early 2019. Pickering Village need to talk about scripture and theology; discussion, consultation and learnings The Rev. Ian LaFleur also provided • Ryan Ramsden – Grace Church in there is a degree of pain avoidance; anxiety from other dioceses “right-adjusted” to updates on the work of the following work- Scarborough about being labelled; we’re already living our diocese. ing groups: Leadership and Formation; • Marion Thompson – St. Mark, Port with diversity and we need to hold up that The consideration included all aspects Trust and Culture; Innovation Based on Hope we’re unified in Jesus Christ. of clergy remuneration: stipends, rec- Evidence; and Stewardship of Resources- • Mary Walsh, ODT – St. John the tory/housing allowances, utility cost, Property. Baptist, Oak Ridges Synod wraps up continuing education, stole fees, payment • Laura Walton, ODT – Holy Trinity, It was Archbishop Johnson’s last time as for specialized ministries, pay for merit, Missional & Outreach Clearview chair of the diocese’s Synod. He said he vacation, sabbaticals, moving expenses Moment #5 • Christian (Kit) Woods – St. James the may attend Synod in retirement but will and related processes, with the under- The Rev. Samantha Caravan and Cormac Apostle, Sharon not exercise his vote. As a way of thank- standing that the model has pension and Culkeen spoke about the Space Youth ing him for his years of service, Synod EI implications. Drop-In at St. John, West Toronto. They Clerical members: members gave him a standing ovation. He The guiding principles adopted by the said this ministry is flourishing at St. • The Rev. Julie Burn – Church of the thanked Sarah McDonald, ODT, who was working group include: John’s. In the neighbourhood are a lot of Resurrection, Toronto stepping down as the Honorary Lay Sec- • Current active clergy will not suffer schools, so the church started an after- • The Rev. Canon Philip Der – St. retary of Synod. Synod ended with prayer. January 2019 AnglicanClassifieds 11

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Chris Dow (Diocese Committee Interviewing of Saskatchewan), Priest-in- (no longer receiving names): Charge, St. James, Caledon • Trinity, Aurora East, Jan. 1, 2019. • St. Hugh and St. Edmund, LOOKING AHEAD Avenue Road, Toronto. fashion show. Crafts available for • The Rev. Jeffry Kennedy, Inter- Mississauga JAN. 27 - Sing and Joyful Be!, a purchase. Ticket sales begin in im Priest-in-Charge, St. Martin, • St. Thomas a Beckett, To submit items for Looking Ahead, Eucharist featuring the music January and are $20 in advance Bay Ridges, Dec. 1, 2018. Erin Mills email [email protected]. of the Sacred Harp (shape-note (none available at the door). For • The Rev. Leonard Leader, Celebrations of ca. The deadline for the February singing), 7 p.m., Church of the Re- tickets, contact the church office Priest-in-Charge, St. George issue is Jan. 2. Parishes can also deemer, Bloor Street and Avenue at 416-283-1844. Visa accepted. on Yonge, Jan. 1, 2019. New Ministry promote their events on the dio- Road, Toronto. • The Rev. Samantha Caravan, York-Scarborough cese’s website Calendar at www. Workshops & Gatherings Priest-in-Charge, All Saints, • The Rev. Canon Donald Butler, toronto.anglican.ca. Sales Peterborough, Feb. 1, 2019. Incumbent, St. Andrew, Scar- JAN. 6 - Choral Evensong for Epiph- borough, Jan. 20. Music & Worship FEB. 12 - Charcuterie Valentine any at 4 p.m. with guest speaker Vacant Incumbencies luncheon and fashion show, 1 p.m., following, at St. Olave, Bloor Street Clergy from outside the diocese York-Simcoe JAN. 20 - Rock Eucharist: The Music St. Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 Law- and Windermere Avenue, Toronto. with the permission of their • The Rev. Dr. Greg Gilson, of Neil Young, 7 p.m., Church of son Rd., Scarborough. Delicious bishop may apply through the Incumbent, Parish of Churchill the Redeemer, Bloor Street and lunch followed by an Alia/Tan Jay Diocesan Executive Assistant, and Cookstown, Dec. 9. Mrs. Mary Conliffe. Recycle The Anglican. GIVE IT TO A FRIEND. I leave with confidence and hope: archbishop Continued from Page 6 declining numbers in his address gram, not to put bums in pews, sus Christ through compassion- years has been one of my closest from whom every family in heav- to Synod in 1901. not to maintain our own historic ate service, intelligent faith and confidants. And my chancellor, en and on earth takes its name. I Twenty-five per cent of our roles and privileges, but mis- Godly worship. We work to build Clare Burns, who is number one pray that according to the riches parishes are actually growing. sional as a way of life, a way of healthy, missional Anglican com- on my speed dial – well, actu- of his glory, he may grant that The others are static or declining. understanding and of participat- munities to share the gospel of ally number two. Ellen is one. you may be strengthened in your That is actually better than most ing in God’s purposes for God’s Jesus Christ. And then two people who, in the inner being with power through institutions today, but we should world. Turning outward toward It has been my incredible terms of the Salvation Army, his Spirit, and that Christ may not let that comfort us too much. the world for the sake of the gos- joy to have been part of this have been promoted to glory: dwell in your hearts through We have much to learn, and we pel, for the sake of the world, for journey with you. There are so Bob Falby and Terry Finlay. faith, as you were being rooted need each other. All of us need all the sake of the kingdom of God. many people that I could thank. And there’s one more: you, and grounded in love. I pray that of us to faithfully discern where This has been driving our It would take me the next day each one of you. You have made you may have the power to com- God is calling us to be and to do. strategy, our decisions, our or two to even begin to do that, a difference. You continue to prehend, with all the saints, what For me, the most fundamental investment of resources, our so instead of risking forgetting make a difference. You will make is the breadth and length and change in the past 15 years has prayer. Even if we’re not doing someone, I just want to mention a difference. I leave with confi- height and depth, and to know been the focus on missional work. it perfectly, it is the direction we five people and let them be signs dence and hope. I’ve never been the love of Christ that surpasses Not mission over the sea and far are turned. Our commitment to of a whole lot of other things. one to look back and hanker for knowledge, so that you may be away, but mission here at home, Jesus Christ in his way, his truth The first is my wife of 42 the good old days. I see, rather, filled with all the fullness of God. in our neighborhood, on our and his life is what binds us years, Ellen. It would not have those good old days as signs of Now to him who by the power at street. In spite of the differences together in a way that is hopeful been possible without my arch God’s abiding faithfulness and work within us is able to accom- that might separate us at some and compelling and joyful, and support and my arch critic and look forward to the next thing plish abundantly far more than levels, especially in matters of there is so much encouragement my bubble-pricker, and the one that God wants me and us to do. all we can ask or imagine, to him sexuality and marriage, we have in this. This is our mission, this who keeps blowing up the bub- In the words of St. Paul from a be the glory in the Church and in found common ground in the call is our vision: We are a Church ble to make it fresh and whole different letter: “For this reason I Christ Jesus to all generations, to be missional. Not as a pro- that proclaims and embodies Je- again. Mary Conliffe, who for 17 bow my knees before the Father, forever and ever. Amen.” 12 TheAnglican NEWS January 2019

REMEMBERING The Rev. Margaret Tandy, priest-in-charge of St. Paul, Perrytown (holding rope) and parishioners ring the church’s bell 100 times on Nov. 11 to mark the centenary of the armistice that ended the First World War. Those assembled prayed at the beginning and ending of the bell-ringing. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, encouraged churches across Canada to ring their bells for the occasion. PHOTO BY ANNE ORAM BRIEFLY Caledon community helps ring bell The bell at St. James, Caledon East has been ringing in joy and sorrow since 1901. On Nov. 11, the church participated in the Bells of Peace, commemorating 100 years since the Armistice in 1918. The event attracted parishioners, people from RINGING FOR PEACE the neighbouring church in the vil- Young people wait their turn to ring the bell at St. Barnabas, Chester in Toronto on lage, and others, including members Nov. 11 to mark the armistice that ended the First World War a century ago. About of the Royal Canadian Legion and 50 parishioners and members of the wider community took part, ringing the bell Caledon’s mayor. People took turns 100 times in honour of the occasion. PHOTO BY HELEN TAYLOR ringing with five seconds between tugs on the old rope, while others listened in the candlelit church. The last ringer was the youngest member of the congregation, who helps ring the bell each Sunday. Piper Al Lawrie played a lament and Amazing Grace as darkness HELPING HAND fell. The event spoke to the need St. Paul on-the-Hill, Pickering presented its Youth Achievement Scholarship people have for acts of solemn re- awards to, from left, Nicole Howes, Bethany Brown, Andrew Fryer and Monique membrance, and the role churches Brown. The bursaries help local Grade 12 students pay for their post-secondary can play as community hubs for school education. Two overseas students were also given scholarships. Over the spiritual gatherings other than past 11 years, the program has given scholarships to 35 students from the Ajax regular worship services. and Pickering area and 12 who live overseas. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. PAUL ON-THE-HILL Diane Allengame, St. James St. Thomas, Brooklin celebrates sesquicentennial Almost 150 years ago, Thomas Lumsden donated two acres of land to a small group of Christians to establish a place of worship. On the corner of what is now St. Thomas Street and Winchester Road, Brook- lin, St. Thomas Anglican Church began. The first service was held on Dec. 21, 1869. In 2019, St. Thom- as’ will be 150 years old and the parishioners will be celebrating throughout the year. “It’s a time of giving God thanks for the rich legacy left to us by our forebears in faith and preserving and shaping that heritage for those who will come after us,” says the Rev. Canon Claire Wade, incumbent. A history of the church’s ministry was published FAITH ON PARADE and launched on Nov. 18, 2018 and From left, Frances Parker, the Rev. Dan Graves, Natalie Campbell, Mitchell Needham the sesquicentennial celebrations and Carol Tremayne of St. Paul, Newmarket walk in the town’s Santa Claus Parade ANNIVERSARY SERVICE kicked off on Dec. 23, 2018. For in- in November. The church’s float, depicting a woodland scene with a deer looking Bishop Andrew Asbil joins Major Rev. Canon David Saunders and lay minister formation about events in 2019, visit into a manger at the Baby Jesus, said, ‘Take Time for God With Us This Christmas.’ Carolyn Atkinson for the 28th anniversary service of St. Martin, Courtice on Nov. www.stthomasbrooklin.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. PAUL’S 18. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. MARTIN’S