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ake some room!” That’s the cry of our six-year- old twins when they Mcrawl into our bed at 6 o’clock in the morning. Those of you who have children will understand the irony that, after crawling into bed, those same little ones then proceed to sleep horizontally, making absolutely no room for anyone else! The Christmas story is about making room. In the familiar ac- count from Luke’s gospel, Mary and Joseph were on their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. And when they arrived, it was FIRST LIGHT time for Mary to give birth. They Paul Seto and Mary Ho help children at St. Elizabeth, Mississauga practice lighting the Advent wreath. A candle will be lit each week during Advent, followed by went looking for a place to stay, the lighting of the middle candle on Christmas Eve. Advent starts on Dec. 2. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON but there was no room for them. And so, Mary and Joseph found rest in a cold and smelly stable the love of God to be revealed. was the Word, and the Word – probably with cows and sheep, And yet, in spite of this, God was with God, and the Word was and horses and pigs. And in this came. In a backwater town, God” (John 1). THE BISHOP’S LEVEE 2019 unlikely place, the Saviour of the half a world from anywhere, And alongside these ancient at the Cathedral Church of St. James world was born. Because no one God came. The conditions were truth-tellers comes perhaps an could make room, or perhaps no hardly ideal. The people were unlikely source of wisdom – that one would make room. oppressed under Roman rule is, the Grinch. When his evil That’s a sad proposition, but it and, even within Israel, the plot to try to steal Christmas wasn’t new. For generations, the religious leaders were known had absolutely no effect on the God of Israel had desired to have to place oppressive weights on residents of Whoville, the Grinch room in the hearts of the people. the backs of the people and not began to ponder what Christmas God had reached out to them in lift a finger to ease them (Luke was really all about. a covenant with Abraham and 11:46). Life was hard. And yet, Sarah, and delivered them from God came. “And the Grinch with his Please join Bishop and the College of the hands of their enemies in And so God comes to us. In Grinch feet ice cold in the snow, to offer best wishes and prayers for the New Year. Egypt, and then Babylon. God the brokenness of our world, and stood puzzling and puzzling, sent messengers and prophets to in the imperfection of our own how could it be so? January 1, 2019 teach them. Yet time and again, lives, even when we feel unready It came without ribbons, it Said Eucharist at 12:30 p.m. God’s people would not make or unworthy, God still comes came without tags, room. with the power to transform, it came without packages, Receiving Line and Reception from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. How often have we refused to renew and recreate. boxes or bags. with the ringing of the Bells of Old York make room for God in our lives? Through the centuries, many Festive Music at 3:00 p.m. How often do we become en- writers have reminded us of this And he puzzled and puzzled, trenched, refuse to forgive, hold truth, and especially the gospel ‘til his puzzler was sore. Choral Evensong at 3:30 p.m. on to a grudge, ignore someone writers themselves. Luke tells it Then the Grinch thought of with presentations of The Order of the Diocese of Toronto in need? How often have wars brilliantly in the familiar story, something he hadn’t before. and other conflicts been per- acted out in pageants around the What if Christmas, he thought, King & Church Streets, Toronto petrated because people can’t world on Christmas Eve (Luke doesn’t come from a store? All are welcome. make room for those who are dif- 2:1-20). John the Evangelist tells What if Christmas, perhaps, ferent? Our world is littered with it poetically in the prologue to means a little bit more. Nursery care provided. missed opportunities to allow his gospel: “In the beginning Continued on Page 7 2019 ARCHBISHOP FETED AT DINNER – SEE PAGE 4 2 TheAnglican NEWS December 2018

Music director Robert Graham (second from left) is joined by John Campbell, Elizabeth Cowling and the Rev. Stephen Kirkegaard after the bursary presentation. At right, Mr. Graham leads the church’s musicians. PHOTOS BY THOMAS EVERS Music director receives first Cowling bursary

IT was a special service on Oct. as an influential parish musician, Under Mr. Graham’s leadership, rations are planned with Holy Cowling, and recognizing Robert 21 at Holy Trinity, Guildwood, as teacher and artist. Holy Trinity has presented several Trinity’s neighbour, Sir Wilfrid Graham and the parish of Holy the inaugural Douglas C. Cowling The $5,000 award is given an- concerts featuring some of To- Laurier Collegiate Institute, further Trinity, who are on a journey to Bursary in Liturgical Music was nually to a part-time musician ronto’s most prominent vocalists highlighting Mr. Cowling’s legacy maintain and strengthen Mr. Cowl- awarded to the church’s music working in a parish in the diocese, and musicians, including a recent of musical outreach and inclusion. ing’s legacy of congregational sing- director, Robert Graham. to encourage creative musical and fundraising concert featuring Mr. Mr. Graham has been Holy Trin- ing, musical outreach, creativity Presenting the bursary was Mr. liturgical experimentation with Graham’s eclectic pop/rock band, ity’s music director for just over and inclusiveness,” said the Rev. Cowling’s widow, Elizabeth, who the aim of fostering full liturgical The Fairest and Best. three years. He is a professional Stephen Kirkegaard, incumbent. highlighted her husband’s legacy participation by all age groups. Several future artistic collabo- musician with a varied career, A special guest on hand for the encompassing all styles of music service was composer and long- both in and out of the Church set- serving music director at the ting. He has worked as a profes- Church of the Redeemer, Bloor St., Correction notice sional pianist, vocalist, songwriter, John Campbell. A friend and col- music director for theatre and league of Mr. Cowling, Mr. Campbell Your friends at AN advertisement in last month’s choral singing, vocal coach and helped launch the first “Inspiring issue about LOFT’s 28th annual accompanist. An award-winning Music in Worship” seminar, a five- Christmas concert at St. James songwriter, he has also written week series exploring the role of The Anglican Cathedral gave the wrong date. several pieces of liturgical music music in the worship life of Holy In fact, the concert will be held currently in use at Holy Trinity, as Trinity. Based on the book by Brit- wish you a blessed on Monday, Dec. 10. See the well as songs dealing with issues ish author Helen Bent, the series revised advertisement on Page of social justice. helps congregations engage in an Advent & Christmas. 3 of this month’s issue for more “The presentation marked a inclusive and supportive discussion information. beautiful combination: remember- around the role of music in their ing the wonderful life of Douglas worship lives.

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GOOD TIMES Archbishop and his wife Ellen were the guests of honour at the 32nd annual Bishops Basil Tonks and Fundraising Dinner at St. Andrew, Scarborough on Nov. 3. Clockwise from above: Ellen Johnson (left) receives a gift of shawl scarves from Sonia Perrin; serving up delicious food; Angela Allman-Fenty (left) and thanks Elsa Jones, chair of the Canadian Friends to West Indian Christians; enjoying the evening; pannist Vince Cato and Bishop ; Archbishop Colin Johnson gives the keynote address. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

ADVENT at St. JameS Cathedral for Archbishop Colin Johnson Johnson will preach. on Dec. 15 from 1-4 p.m. at St. James Cathedral, Church Archbishop Johnson is retir- BRIEFLY and King streets, Toronto. All ing on Dec. 31 after more than 40 are invited. The celebration years of ordained ministry. He All invited to will include refreshments, has been the Bishop of Toronto, Word Made flesh: a receiving line, speeches or diocesan bishop, since 2004. EncountEring christ in brEad & WinE Archbishop’s farewell He will be succeeded by Bishop and presentations. It will A three-pArt lecture series with Dr. Jesse billett Readers are reminded of a conclude with a Choral Andrew Asbil, currently the special retirement celebration Evensong at which Archbishop coadjutor bishop, on Jan. 1, 2019. weDnesDAy, December 5, 12, 19 6:00pm Service; 6:30pm Light Supper; 7:00pm Session This series will explore spiritual, historical, and liturgical insights into Celebrating our 28th Annual Christmas Concert the sacrament of Holy Communion in the Book of Common prayer tradition of the Anglican Church. Jesse Billett is an animated and passionate theologian from the ; join us to learn Home for the Holidays and have your own spirituality deepened. leArn more > stjamescathedral.ca/advent-lectures LOFT Community Services Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:30pm St. James Cathedral, Toronto annual crÈche exhibit: To Order Tickets: TICKET PRICES crÈchEs from across thE World Go Online to www.loftcs.org Regular - $40 1 ticket open December 5 - 20 (sunDAy - thursDAy, or by Appointment) Mail or Call Patron - $100 in the nAncy mAllett Archives & museum LOFT Community Services 1 ticket plus tax receipt 15 Toronto Street, Different every year and a favourite with young and old alike, this free 9th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2E3 Benefactor - $500 exhibit features unique nativity scenes celebrating the birth of Christ. 416-979-1994 ext. #2033 2 tickets, tax receipt, [email protected] invitation to post-concert reception leArn more > stjamescathedral.ca/creche-exhibit www.loftcs.org 416-364-7865, ext. *233

a coMplete listing of seasonal liturgies & events is available online: stjaMescathedral.ca Charlotte Moore, 2016 Thom Allison, 2016 St. James Cathedral Molly Johnson, 2015 Countermeasure, 2016 44 The TheAnglicanAnglican December June 20182017 4 TheAnglican BISHOP’S C COMPANY O M M E N T DINNER June 2017 ArchbishopOur Faith-Ou rJohnson Hope is c hhonouredanging lives TheAnglican came across a pastoral let- goals to meet parish capital needs and did TheAnglican came across a pastoral let- ARCHBISHOP’S DIARY goals to meet parish capital needs and did The Anglican is published under Friends, ter from the Bishop of ARCHBISHOP’S DIARY spectacularly well. Taking that into account, tThhee aAuntghloicraitny iosf p tuhbel iBsihsehdo pu nodf eTro ronto Tteorr fornotmo ttoh eth Bei schleorpg yo fand BY ARCHBISHOP COLIN JOHNSON aspt elecatastc u$l5a0r mlyi wllieolnl. iTna nkeinwg f tuhnadts i nhtaos a bceceonunt, the authority of the Bishop of Toronto Toronto to the clergy and BY ARCHBISHOP COLIN JOHNSON at least $50 million in new funds has been and the Incorporated Synod of the laity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- aDniodc tehsee I nocf oTorpronratote. dO pSiynnioonds o efx tphreessed in Ilaity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- Diocese of Toronto. Opinions expressed in colleaguescIant fund raising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular The Anglican are not necessarily those of cant fundraising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular proposed a graduated sched- back has been astounding. It makes a differ- offerings and FaithWorks contributions. Tthhee eAdnitgolirc aonr athre pnuobt lnisehceers.sarily those of uprleo poof soeffde rai nggrasd tuoa atcehdi esvche ead- ebnacke ihna ps eboepelne sa’ sltivoeusn.ding. It makes a differ- offWerein agrse aan ddi fFfearitehnWt doirokcse sceo nbtercibautsieo nosf .that. the editor or the publisher. pay tributeule of offeri ngs to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. Stuart Mann: Editor substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor vidual appeal tos uebasctha nchtiuarl cgho afal manildy ain tihnedi- FoTrchees Aelnegcltiecda nit sC hfiarpstl afuinllc-yti mfoer tbhiseh Coapn taod piarno- iYsetrsi,e tsh,e a mdaopnte oyl dh absu hiledlipnegds ,u esn fguangde nine wne mwin- vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new Address all editorial material to: atdioc edinnerse by a member of their parish “to vide episcopal care for regular and reserve mission, support vulnerable people in AThded rAensgsl iacall ne ditorial material to: kdinoocceks ea tb eyv ae rmye omnbee’sr doof otrh eainrd p raoruisshe “tthoe in- cvhidaep leapinissc oapnadl tchaerier foarm rieligeusl, aarn adn tdo rmesileitravrey Cmhisrsisiot’ns ,n saumppeo. rMt ovruel nthearanb tlhea pte, othpoleu ginh, it has The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’s name. 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Primate’s World Relief and Development share their faith. E-mail: [email protected] first Bishop of Toronto, in January 1854! Primate’s World Relief and Development share their faith. E-mail: [email protected] appearancesThe Our F aatit hthe-Ou 57thr Ho pannuale: Re-im agine Fund (PWRDF) supports new work in mater- I have been changed by the experience. I The Our Faith-Our Hope: Re-imagine Fund (PWRDF) supports new work in mater- I have been changed by the experience. I Circulation: For all circulation inquiries, Bishop’sChurch cCompanyampaign bDinneregan w inith To an- idea I first nal and child health in the developing world am more confident in speaking clearly about Circulation: For all circulation inquiries, Church campaign began with an idea I first nal and child health in the developing world am more confident in speaking clearly about including address changes, new rontoprop oonse Oct.d to 19.Syn od a decade ago. As it gradu- and midwifery services in remote northern my faith and my commitment to it. I have dis- including address changes, new proposed to Synod a decade ago. As it gradu- and midwifery services in remote northern my faith and my commitment to it. I have dis- subscriptions and cancellations, aBishoplly took Michael shape, Curry,we de ttheerm presidined -that it would communities in Canada. Ours is the largest covered a new capacity to give generously. I subscriptions and cancellations, ally took shape, we determined that it would communities in Canada. Ours is the largest covered a new capacity to give generously. I call the Circulation Department at ingbe bishop a coop ofer Theativ eEpiscopal program Church shared between the single gift any diocese has ever given to have met the most amazing Anglicans, heard call the Circulation Department at be a cooperative program shared between the single gift any diocese has ever given to have met the most amazing Anglicans, heard (416) 924-9199, ext. 259/245, or email (Uniteddiocese States) and par andishe sArchbishop that respon ded to the PWRDF in its 50+ year history. Because of their stories and been moved by their faith- (416) 924-9199, ext. 259/245, or email diocese and parishes that responded to the PWRDF in its 50+ year history. Because of their stories and been moved by their faith- [email protected]. Thabogener oMakgoba,sity of God primate’s many gofif tthes to us to en- matching federal government grants, that fulness. I have rejoiced in the creativity and [email protected]. generosity of God’s many gifts to us to en- matching federal government grants, that fulness. I have rejoiced in the creativity and You can also make changes online: Anglicangage Go Churchd’s mis ofsi oSouthernn. We id Africa,entifie d the goals of gift created a value of over $2.5 million. Safe boldness of vision of people and parishes Yvoisuit cwawn wa.lason gmlicaaknej ocuhrannagle.cso omn line: gage God’s mission. We identified the goals of gift created a value of over $2.5 million. Safe boldness of vision of people and parishes appearedStrength inen shorting L ovideoscal Pa rtois hthankes, Bu ilding the deliveries and proper health care are now (and yes, to be honest, occasionally disap- vainsdit cwliwckw S.aunbgsliccraipnjtoiounr nCael.nctorme. Strengthening Local Parishes, Building the deliveries and proper health care are now (and yes, to be honest, occasionally disap- and click Subscription Centre. 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The campaign is now officially concluded, fromAng him.lican Council of Indigenous Peoples to We have succeeded in remarkable ways. but the allocations continue and the mission The Anglican Church hAonlgdl irceagnio Cnoaul ncicricl loefs I wndhiegreen coluesr gPye oapnlde sla tyo WWhilee h naovte e svuecrcye peadreids hin p raermticairpkaatbedle, twhaey vsa. st Gbuotd t ihnev aitlelosc uasti toon s hcaornet iins useti laln odn t ohuer mission The Anglican Church h“You’veold regio beennal ci rancle inspiration,”s where clerg y and lay While not every parish participated, the vast God invites us to share is still on our hele asaid.ders “You’vecould co beenme to ag evoicether fforor m utual majority did – and achieved more than many doorsteps. As my first paragraph noted, this In the : leardneirnsg c, osuulpdp coormt aen tdo gretfhreesrh fmore mntu. tSuoa flar, 276 hmaadj otrhiotyu gdhidt p– oasnsdib alec.h Sieovmede omf otrhee tphaarnis mheasny wdoaosr nstoetp tsh. eA fsir msty f ifnirasntc pialr acgamrapahi gnno,t endo,r t whiisll AIn g tlohbea Al cnogmlimcaun itCyo omf 7m0union: those who often do not have a voice. A global community of 70 hleaavren pinagr,t iscuipaptoerdt afrnodm r ehfarlefs ah dmoeznetn. 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Others added to their hope. Archbishop of Canterbury: bringing us together as a people of TAhrec Mhboisst hRoepv. oanf dC Ratn. tHeornb. uJursyti:n Welby, God. You have been, and you are, a TLahem Mbeotsht PRaelva. caen,d Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, follower of Jesus of Nazareth, and Loanmdboent,h E Pnagllaacned, SE1 7JU. it is a privilege and a blessing to London, England SE1 7JU. bring you these congratulations In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege AIn c Coamnmaudnait:y of about 600,000 members andS toe assurer vyoui ofn theseg prayers A rchbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver of thanksgiving from your brother iInsl a3n0d d tioc Neeswesfo, usntrdelatcnhdin agn fdr onmor Vtha ntoc othuever just south of the border inb Theroa dEpis inv-iting smile, and engaging with persons on the street cor- Island to Newfoundland and north to the fbiroma dh ainvdisthinagk esm anilde, BISHOP’S OPINION nanerd oern dgraogpin-ign wceitnht rpee arso hnes wonas t hwei tsht rpeeerts coonrs- Arctic Ocean. copal Church.” firm handshake and BISHOP’S OPINION ner or drop-in centre as he was with persons Arctic Ocean. Archbishop Makgoba,th ewho wor dis “ welcome” BY BISHOP PETER FENTY serving in public office. Primate: athre wthoer md “ewmeolrcioems we”e BY BISHOP PETER FENTY serOvnine go fi nth peu cbhliacl loefnfigces. he faced was the Primate: the archbishop ofA Cape Town,are th saide me mories we One of the challenges he faced was the The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Archbishop JohnsonhAav ehas wh serveden An thegela and I first quickly got to the purpose of our meeting and Church’s position on human sexuality. While Church House, 80 Hayden St. have when Angela and I first quickly got to the purpose of our meeting and Church’s position on human sexuality. While met , Bishop of asked if I was willing to be considered as a in office he upheld the doctrine and discipline CTohruornctho ,H OoNus Me,4 8Y0 3 HGa2yden St. Diocese of Torontome tand Ter theenc ewider Finla y, Bishop of asked if I was willing to be considered as a in office he upheld the doctrine and discipline Toronto, in the summer of candidate for executive assistant and of the Church. On leaving office, he officiated Tel:Toro 416-924-9192nto, ON M4Y 3G2 Church with distinction,Toronto “bringing, in the su mmer of candidate for executive assistant and of the Church. On leaving office, he officiated In the Diocese of Toronto: your administrative1997 .vocation I was be gandinn ing my min- . The position had become vacant in a same-gender marriage, for which he had In the Diocese of Toronto: istry as the incu1m99b7e. nI tw oafs S bte. Jgoinsnepinhg o mf y min- awrhchende Aarccohnd. eTahceo pno Csoitliionn J hoahdn sboenc owmaes evlaecatendt itno ab es admiseci-pgleindeder b my ahrisr idaigoec,e fsoarn w bhiischho hpe, w hhaod A community of 254 congregations in 210 youristry pastoral as the i nheartcumb together.ent of St. JGodose ph of when Archdeacon Colin Johnson was elected to be disciplined by his diocesan bishop, who Apa croismhems ucnoivtye roinf g2 2564, 0c0o0n gsrqeugaareti oknilos mine 2te10rs. blessNaza you,reth and, Bra Im thankalea. God for our . I was surprised when he was once his archdeacon, executive assistant parishes covering 26,000 square kilometers. NaWzahrenth w, Be reanmtearleda .his office, there was a msuefftr wagitahn m bies hjuospt. bIe wfoarse s tuhrep crliesergdy w choennfe hrence wanads sounfcfera hgiasn a rbcishhdoepa.c Ionn r, ecxeeicvuintigv et haes saidstmanont i- Of the nearly 5 million people who live friendship.” Owfit thhine tnheea drliyo c5e msailnlio bno puenodparleie ws,h 3o7 l6iv,0e00 waWrmhtehn awned egnetneureinde hniess osf efixcpee, rthieenrcee wd absy a both tmheat wyeitahr maned j uosffte bredfo mree t hthee c pleorsgityi ocno.nference atinodn ,s hueff troalgda hni sb issuhcocpe.s Isno re icne oivffiincge thea ta hdem eoxn-i- Their comments drew cheers Clockwise from top: Archbishop Colin Johnson at the photo booth with his son Timothy, daughter-in-law Kit Darling and wcliatihmin ttoh eb ed iaofcfielisaatend b wouitnhd tahreie Asn, g3l7ic6a,0n00 owfa ursm itnh o aunrd f igresnt umineetninesgs w eixtphe Briiesnhcoepd F binyl bayo.th thaItt wyeaasr a a pnrdiv oiflfeegree da nmde d tihstei npcots hitoionno.ur to tpieocnt,e hde n totlhdi hnigs lseuscsc fersosmor h iinm o affnicde t thhaatt h hee w eaxs- and applause from the 535 people granddaughter Keira MacLean; with Blake Goldring, ODT, of AGF, the evening’s presenting sponsor; Bishop Michael Curry; cClhauimrc tho, bweit ha fafiblioautet d8 0w,0it0h 0t hpee Aopnlgelican Hofe u ws ains voeurry f iirnstte mreesetetidn gin w gitehtt Binigsh top k Fnionwla uy.s serItv ew as ha ips reivxeilceugteiv aen ads dsistiannctt ahnodn oaurcrh tdoea- pexeecrtecdis innogt hhiinsg e lpeissc ofrpoaml m hiinmis atrnyd r tehsapto hnes iwblays. at the sold-out event, held each with Judy Maddren; with Ellen. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON Cidheunrtcifhie, dw oitnh tahbeo puat r8is0h,0 r0o0l lsp.e Tohpele diocese Hane dw oausr v yeoruyn ing tfearmesiltye.d W ine gsheattriendg tthoe k sntowri euss csoernv. eI gaos th tios kexneocwu tTiveerr ays esvisetna nbte attnedr arncdhdea- exeI rbceilsiienvge hthisa et pAisrccohpbaisl hmoipn iTsetrrye nrceesp woanss ilbelayd. - identified on the parish rolls. The diocese year to raise funds to help clergy is home to many ethnic and language- oafn odu oru Cr hyroiustniagn f ajomuirlyn. eWyse a snhda rfaemd tilhye l sifteo.r Iites lceoanr.n Ie gdo mt tuoc khn forwom T ehrimry. eI vweintn beeststerd athned depth ingI btheeli edvioec tehsaet iAn rtchheb disirheocpt iToenr oefn bcei wnga sm loeared- is home to many ethnic and language- and their families in need and to portraits. In a wide-ranging discus- described Archbishop Johnson he said. “It has helped to improve based congregations, including African, wofa osu ar pClhearissutiraen t ojo eunrgnaegyes wanitdh f ahmimil yan lidfe h. aItve a olefa hrinse fda imthu acnhd f rhoims c hoinmce. rI nw fiotnr eesvseerdy tphaer disehp itnh winegl cthome diniogc teos eth ions teh we hdoir ewcetrioen v oufl nbeerinabgl me,ore based congregations, including African, provide scholarships for theologi- sion, Archbishop Johnson talked as a skilled liturgist who loves to the level of trust in the Anglican Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, sweanss ae opfl etahseu praes ttoo reanlg caagree wanitdh shuimpp aonrtd h hea ovfe- a tohf eh disi ofacietshe a. nHde hsihso cwoendc ecronm fopra sesvieorny, partisichu i-n mwealrcgoimnainligze tdo, tvhooisce lweshso a wnder ien vthueln merianbolrei,ty. Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, cal students. about his upbringing in Mount worship God, a teacher of the faith, Communion.” Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of fseernesde colfe rthgey paansdt othraeli rc afarme ailnieds .s Iu hpapdo rnt oh ied oefa- tlhaerl yd ifoocre tshee. Hmea rsghionwaelidz ecdo manpda smsinonor, iptaierst iicnu- Hmea rmgaindael iaz evde,r vyo siicgenleifsisc aanntd d iinff ethren mcein ionr tihtye. Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of Billed as a farewell gala for Forrest, Ont., his involvement in a mentor to both clergy and laity, He said Archbishop Johnson is Toronto has the largest population of tfehraetd s icxl eyregayr sa nladt ethr eI iwr ofaumldi lbiees w. Io hrakdin ngo c ildoesealy tlahrel yC hfourr tchhe a mnda rigni nthaeli zweidd earn cdo mmimnournititiey.s in lHifee mofa tdhee aD vioecreys sei gonf iTfiocraonntt doi. fIfte rise ncoet sinu rtphreis- Taobroornigtoin ahla pse tohpel elasr gine tsht ep ocopunlattriyo.n of Archbishop Johnson, the evening the local United Church as a youth, and a workshop leader in the areas a “lover of God’s people” and has wthiatht shixim y eaasr hsi lsa etexre cI uwtoivuel da sbsei swtaonrtk ainngd closely theA Crchhubricshh oapn dF iinl athye w waisd veerr cyo dmismcuipnlitnye. d in ilnifge, otfh tehre fDorioec, etos eh oefa Tr oarnodn rteoa. Idt tihs en voet rsyu rcpormis-- aboriginal peoples in the country. included storytelling and speeches his journey from the United Church of prayer, conflict management and been a strong advocate in the ar- Awritchh dheimac aosn hoifs Y eoxrekc.u tive assistant and hisA wrcohrbki. sHheo pw Foirnkleady lwonags vheoruyr sd iasncdip plianiedd a itn- pinligm, tehnetraerfyo re,f lteoc htieoanrs a tnhda tr meaadn tyh hea vveer ysh caormed- The Archbishop of Toronto: from some of Archbishop John- to the Anglican Church, his call to evangelism. “In all of this, Colin eas of affordable and accessible The Archbishop of Toronto: ArIc ghodte taoc okn oowf Y Toerrkr.y , as he was affectionate- theins twioonr kto. Hde twaiol,r tkheodr loounggh hlyo ureras dainndg pdaoicdu a-t- apbliomuetn tthaeriyr erxefplerciteionncse st hoaf th mima.n Hy eh eaxver schisaerde da The Most Rev. Colin Johnson son’s oldest friends and colleagues. ordained ministry, Ellen’s influence has sought to teach the faith in an housing, child poverty and HIV/ The Most Rev. Colin Johnson ly Ic aglolet tdo, wknhoewn IT beerrcya,m aes ha em weamsb aefrfe ocft itohnea Pteo-s- mteenntitosn, lteot tdeertsa oilr, athnoyr mouagtherlyia rl enaedeidnegd d foocru- saebrovuatn tth meiirn eisxtpreyr tiehnroceusg hofo uhtim h.i sH oer edxaeinrceids elidfe a, Bishop , a retired suf- on his life, his love of cooking and intelligent, articulate way following AIDS. “Colin cares for the poor and York-Credit Valley: ltyu lcaanllceyd C, womhemni tIt bee caanmde a a r emgeiomnbael rd oefa tnh. eH Peos- meenttisn, glest. tIetr ws aosr alnsyo mevaitdeerniat lt nheaet dheed c faorred asenrdv faonrt tmhaint iwster yg itvher tohuagnhkosu to h Giso odr fdoari nheisd elixf-e, York-Credit Valley: fragan bishop of the diocese and a music, his mentors, being a grand- the Anglican tradition that people the disenfranchised and is not shy The Rt. Rev. gtualvaen wcyi sCeo cmoumnistteele a anndd o aff erreegdio gnoaol dd einasni.g Hhte in- dmeeeeptliyn gfosr. Itth we awsi daelsro C ehvuidrechn ta tnhda ta hppe rceacrieadted amndp fleo.r It whaats w peri gvivleeg tehda annkds thoo Gnooudr feodr thoi sh eaxv-e The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison long-time friend of the archbishop, parent, and his ministry as Bishop are not called to hang up their brain about speaking truth to power. He tgoa vceh awlliesne gcionugn msealt atenrds ofaffceirnegd t ghoeo Cdh iunrscighh. Ht iins- tdheee pimlyp foorrt athnec ew oidf erc uCmhuerncicha al nrde laaptiporneschiaiptesd. ahmadp lteh. eI owpapso prrtuivniilteyg etod kanodw h ohnimou arse dm tyo bhisahv-e Trent-Durham: was the Master of Ceremonies and of Toronto. with their hat when they come to cares for the weak, the lost and the Trent-Durham: wtoa csh aa lclaelnmging vmoaicttee arsn dfa ac inogn t-haen xCihoursc phr. eHsi-s theO inmep oofr tahnec qeu oafl ietcieusm Ie andicmailr reedl atbionust hTieprsr.y ohpa,d m theen tooprp aonrdtu fnriteyn dto. Tkhneo wC hhuimrc ha sh masy b beiesnh- The Rt. Rev. provided many humourous anec- When asked to name one thing church,” he said. lonely, and recognizes and respects The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw ewnacse a. Hcael omffienrge vdo sitcreo anngd e ap inscoonp-aanl xleioaudse rpsrheisp- waOsn hei so wf tihllein qgunaelsitsi etso Im aadkme itriemde a fbooru pte Toeprlrey. bople, smseedn tor h aanvde fhraiedn hdi.m T haes aC hfauirthchfu hl absis bheoepn. dotes. Archbishop Johnson and he was looking forward to upon He described Archbishop Johnson the dignity of each life. He has lived York-Scarborough: ienn tchee. H deio ocfefseer,e bdo stthr opnags teopriaslclyo paanld l emadorearsllhyi. pHe wHea sm haisd ew hililminsgenlfe sasv atoil ambalek eto t icmleer gfoyr a pnedo lpaliet.y Hblee swsieldl bteo mhaivssee hda adn hdi mle aavse as faa liethgfaucly b oisf heoxp-. York-Scarborough: his wife Ellen were joined by their his retirement, Archbishop John- as a reconciler and spoke about his out our Lord’s command to us in The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson wina tsh ae mdiodcesl eo,f bdoetehp p fasitho raanlldy parnady emrfourlally. He Hweh om naedeed heidm tsoe mlf eaevta wilaitbhl eh timo c. lIe wrgays aonftde nlaity eHme pwlailrl yb ele madisesreshd iapn, hdu lemaivlietsy ,a c loemgapcays soifo enx a-nd The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson family and friends, including many son named two: sleeping in and work in starting the Consultation of Matthew 25.” twhaosu ag hmtfoudlenle osfs ,d aenedp wfaaitsh g aenndu ipnrealye crofunlcerned washkoe dn etoed joedin t ho ime ient mweiteht ihnigms .w I iwtha so tohfteerns, pemropfolaurnyd l efaaidther. sWheip a, rheu gmrialtiteyf,u clo tmo hpaiss fsaiomni laynd York-Simcoe: active and retired bishops. taking ballroom dancing lessons Anglican Bishops in Dialogue, which York-Simcoe: athbougt hthtfeu wlneelsl-sb, aenindg w oaf st hgee nclueirngeyly a ncodn lcaeitryned anskde idt wtoa jso einv ihdiemn ti nth mate ehtei naglws awyist hli sottehneerds, in- fporro hfoauvnindg f asihthaTher. eWde eveningh aimre wgritah tincluded etfhuel Ctoh hu irasc landhfa amni dlacy - The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty The centrepiece of the evening The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty aubnoduetr t hies wepeilsl-cboepianlg l eoaf dtheres chliepr.gy anwithd lai tEllen,y whomatenndt liheyt. wT describedaesr reyv iwdaesn taas tph aastt bringshore, amlwe togethernatyosr l, ifsrtie eNorthnnedd a in Americand- afosrs uh andraev itn hge msknowledgementh oafr eodu rh pimra wyeirthfu bytlh se uBishop Cpphourrtc. Riscylla hW aen gdive wasun dae conversationr his episcop abetweenl leaders Archhip. - “the love of myten life.”tly. T eTherry couplewas a p astAfricanor, men tbishopsor, frien ford a nconversation.d assure t hemShaw of ou andr pr aay etalkrful bysu pMichaelport. W eCas giv-e The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. Archbishop Terence Finlay back to his Cre- The Diocese of Toronto: bishopIn t Johnsonhe sprin gand of 2Judy003 I Maddren, received a cahavell fro beenm marriedconfi fordan 42te years. and “Without a doubt, those discussionsArchbis hopsabon Teren once TheFinl Johnay ba Strachanck to his CTrust,re- 135 Adelaide St. E., the Archbishop’s office inviting me to meet Another quality I admired in him was his ator God with the same graciousness we ex- 135 Adelaide St. E., the former host of World Report on Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 wthieth A hricmhb. Iis thhoopu’gs hotf fIi cwea isn vgiotiingg tmo eb ethaveo i nmvei tethreeetd grownhuAm childrenniloityh.e Hr eq andueanlgi tatwoyg eI da dwmihavetihre pde iohelpednp hlei min w aincreaselals s thai-s theap underteorri eGnoc-edd w owhichift hh itmhe. funds Msaamy eh the ge rra eofficecsito iuns ofnpe theassc e wbishop. aen edx- Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 CBCwith Radio him. NewsI thou whoght I now was recordsgoing to begrandchildren. invited h umility. He engaged wistandingth people ofin theall s tsimilaritiesa- per iandence d oBishopf him. MPooleay h thankede rest in thepea evening’sce 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. W1-8e0b0 s-i6te6:8 h-t8tp93:/2//w4w16w-3.to6r3o-6n0to2.1anglican.ca personalto sit on audio anoth memoirser comm foritte Sounde of th-e diocInese his. He remarks,tions oBishopf life. H ePoole was a s cdifferencesomfortable tthatalki ntheg bishopsri sface,”e with Christ in glory. Continued on Page 10 Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca December 2018 DISCIPULUS ’18 TheAnglican 5

The Rev. Vinaya Dumpala of St. Joseph of Nazareth, Bramalea, speaks about making disciples through community life.

The Rev. Dr. Joan DeVries, the keynote speaker, encourages listeners to reflect on what God is calling the Church to do and be. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON What’s really going on here? Conference explores discipleship, evangelism

BY MARTHA HOLMEN it appropriate formation or is it Canon Benson also said that From left, the Rev. Molly Finlay, the Rev. Dr. Alison Falby, the Rev. Karen Isaacs, inappropriate formation?” using a narrative budget is help- the Rev. Richard Webb and the Rev. Canon Beth Benson enjoy the conference. “IT’S time to complexify the situa- Formation, she said, happens ing her congregation to consider tion, to peel back and ask what’s intentionally through stated teach- how its resources are contributing really going on here.” So began ings in sermons and mission state- to God’s work in the world. “It’s the Rev. Dr. Joan DeVries, keynote ments, but also unintentionally. been repositioned as stewards of speaker at Discipulus’18, a new “Our spaces communicate, our God’s money, for God’s purposes national gathering on discipleship surroundings can have emotive in this part of the city of Toronto,” and evangelism. impact, but they also teach val- she said. “It’s not a line item – A pastor in the Christian Re- ues,” she said. “What does the here’s the furnace bill – because formed Church and professor of sign look like? What kind of cars the furnace bill is for the purpose worship arts at Trinity Western are on the parking lot? I know you of mission.” University, Dr. DeVries delivered can’t control that, but they speak.” Archbishop Colin Johnson was three talks at the conference, held She also emphasized that for- the preacher at a Eucharist held Oct. 18-19 at St. Paul, Bloor Street. mation will look different for new during the conference, and the Rev. Jointly sponsored by the Diocese Christians than for long-time mem- Canon Dr. Judy Paulsen, chair of of Toronto and Wycliffe College’s bers of a congregation. “They too the planning team, thanked him Institute of Evangelism, it attracted need to be formed. Perhaps they for his support over the years. more than 100 Christians from actually need to be reformed, and “We owe a tremendous amount across Canada. perhaps they need to unlearn some to Colin and his support of all Dr. DeVries began by examin- things in order to be reformed,” things to do with disciple-making ing the challenge of evangelism she said. “Sometimes we need to and evangelism,” she said. “We’re Some of the 100 people who attended the conference take part in a small group in contemporary Canadian cul- reframe things for people in terms very thankful for his ministry as discussion. ture. She presented statistics on of God’s bigger mission.” he moves towards retirement.” religious affinity in Canada over That theme emerged during two the past six decades, all of which sets of workshops that focused on point to a steady decline in church practical strategies and resources attendance. church leaders have used to place Tidings of Comfort and Joy “That same story is repeated in discipleship at the heart of their congregation after congregation, communities. In a workshop on Advent & ChristmAs not just in my denomination but disciple-making in church opera- at The Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle in most denominations across tions and structure, the Rev. Canon Advent Lessons and Carols – Sunday December 2, 4 pm urban and rural settings and all Beth Benson, priest-in-charge of Begin the Season of Advent with a service of readings and carols. across the country,” she said. “The St. Mary and St. Martha, Toronto, Choral music of Holman, Palestrina, Cashmore & Manz A gathering with fruit cake and sherry will follow question then is, what do we do spoke about reframing conversa- about this?” tions around finances to focus on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol– Sunday December 9, 4 pm A dramatic reading with audience carols led by the Dr. DeVries encouraged her God’s mission. SPSS choir. Tickets $15/10 SS available at the door

listeners to reflect on what God is An amalgamation of four Children's Musical: The Not-So-Silent Night – Sunday December 16, 3 pm calling the Church to do and be, churches that had been struggling A humorous and touching play presented by the children of the parish and community. and on what’s happening in their to survive financially, the parish – Sunday December 23, 4 pm own communities. “If I came as has recently launched Growing A beloved traditional selection of carols and readings by candlelight. Choral music of Willan, Holman, Praetorius and Rutter an anthropologist from another Healthy Stewards, a program de- A social gathering featuring mince tarts and mulled wine will follow. planet and visited your church, veloped in the Diocese of Toronto. Christmas Eve – Monday December 24, 10 pm what would I see?” she asked. “The idea that we’re unpacking A candlelit traditional Eucharist service featuring Christmas carols & choral music. “What are the priorities in your now is that it is God’s abundance Christmas Day – Tuesday December 25, 10:30 am church? What is your congrega- that is at work in this new amalga- A joyful and reverent celebration of the Nativity. tion living out?” mation. All that we have, all that Every Sunday She then focused on the way we are, is about the gifts that are 8:30 Quiet Communion Service · 10:30 Choral Communion or Matins Service forward, including the need to freely given, particularly his Son All are welcome! be deliberate about the kind of given for us,” she said. “It’s a whole formation happening in churches. new conversation. You can imagine “Whatever you are doing, people how radical it is when you’ve only are being formed,” she said. “Is known scarcity.” [email protected] 6 TheAnglican NEWS December 2018 Climate change vigil provides missional lessons

BY ELIZABETH ACHIMAH part of our series on creation and creation one of our candles, a simple gesture that times sharing pictures and stories make care. A neighbourhood Facebook group made him very excited. people more comfortable in coming out t. Monica, Toronto started a conversation about current The missional initiative of the vigil next time. has had a heart for practices and efforts that impact climate certainly did not yield the results that I Be present in the neighbourhood. Mis- local mission since change, so it seemed like a perfect time to was expecting. It did, however, teach me a sional work starts at the ground level of Sthe early 1900s. Fol- do the vigil. There was lots of support for few things: simply being present in the neighbour- lowing in the steps of the it – more so than for many other initia- Be prepared for God to surprise hood and meeting people outside the early missioners, my task tives we’ve tried. you. The vigil did not go the way I had church doors. People want to know that has been to get to know the neighbours, Yet, on the night of the vigil, I sat in planned, but I am convinced that God was you actually care about them and the find out what their dreams and challenges prayer surrounded only by candles. at work in the conversations I had with neighbourhood, not that you care about are, and see how St. Monica’s can bless I decided to hold the vigil anyway. One the three people that night. them to get them to come to your pro- the neighbourhood. Since we do not have person asked if we could do it again so Do it anyway. It is tempting to give up gram or fill the pews in church. The vigil a building within the parish bounds, we that he could attend. A young boy and his if there is no or low attendance. If I had was just one way that St. Monica’s was engage in “missional initiatives” where father wanted to know why I had candles left when I thought about leaving, I would able to say that we care about the same we try various things and see the re- lit. I was able to have a lengthy conversa- not have had the conversations that I had. things that other people in the neighbour- sponse. tion with them. The father had worked in In other missional initiatives, I have found hood do. On Oct. 18, we held a prayer vigil for the wildlife field and shared his insights, that people tend not to come out for the climate change as one of these missional as well as the need to pray and work to first event. Instead, they wish to see what Elizabeth Achimah is St. Monica’s lay initiatives. We held it in a local park as halt climate change. I gave the young boy it is all about before they commit. Some- pastor and missioner. Bishop had ‘profound love’ for Church BISHOP , a suffragan gara and rector of Christ’s Church the Credit Valley Episcopal Area ronto until 1999. He was an interim bishop in the Diocese of Toronto Cathedral, Hamilton (1973-1985). (now called the York-Credit Val- priest-in-charge at St. Clement, from 1985 to 1993, died on Oct. 28 He also served in the Diocese of ley Episcopal Area). He worked Eglinton and St. Paul, Lorne Park. in Burlington, Ont. Niagara as the chair of the Ham- with several other bishops in He was also the interim at Bishop Fricker received his theo- ilton Wentworth Regional Food the diocese in the late 1980s and St. Paul’s Cathedral in the Diocese logical education at Huron College and Shelter Assistance Committee early 1990s, including Archbishop of Western New York (1994-95 and in London, Ont., and was ordained and was a member of the Hamilton Terence Finlay, Bishop Douglas 2004-6.) He celebrated the 50th deacon and priest in the Diocese Arts Awards Committee. He is Blackwell and Bishop Taylor Pryce. anniversary of his ordination in of Niagara in 1952. He served at survived by his wife Shirley and As he prepared to retire in 1993, 2002 at Christ’s Church Cathedral St. Augustine of Canterbury, Ham- their children. he wrote, “My eight years in this in Hamilton. ilton (1952-59), St. David, Welland After he was consecrated bishop diocese as bishop of the Credit Val- Archbishop Colin Johnson said Bishop Joachim Fricker (1959-1965), St. James, Dundas in the Diocese of Toronto in 1985, ley have been a rich and rewarding he received the news of Bishop (1965-1973), and as the Dean of Nia- he served as the area bishop of experience. I am deeply grateful Fricker’s death with sorrow. “He Church. He was a major force in to the clergy and lay people of was one of my mentors and I the development and introduction the area for their cooperation and learned much from him. I asked of the BAS (“Jo’s green book” as encouragement.” him to preach at my consecra- it was affectionately called by the Bishop Fricker and his wife tion as bishop and was not disap- bishops). May he rest in peace and Shirley moved to Burlington in pointed. He had a sharp intellect, rise with Christ in glory.” 1995 but he continue to serve as a robust sense of humour, a deeply His funeral was held on Nov. an associate priest at the Church honed faith in God the Holy Trin- 5 at Christ’s Church Cathedral, of the Redeemer, Bloor St. in To- ity, and a profound love for the Hamilton.

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nect with their community in a in 1973 and became active in the destination by opening it up menical university chaplaincies, tangible way,” he says. “There is anti-apartheid movement. He for public viewing, hosting an at Brock University, McMaster a track here for the Church to be was exiled from South Africa and annual parade of veterans and University and the University of CANADA in the business of turning stran- went to live in Zimbabwe, where, creating a local classical music Guelph, the diocese announced gers into neighbours, and that in 1990, he opened a parcel bomb society. Over the past three this September. will cause people to say, ‘What’s that nearly killed him, destroying years, the church has also been The chaplaincies, which this about?’” he says. both his hands and severely dam- pursuing the development of at- involve co-operation among the BRIEFS The New Brunswick Anglican aging his eyesight and hearing. tainable housing on its property, Anglican, United and Presbyte- In 1998, he founded the Institute says its rector, the Rev. Michael rian churches, provide a range Tool library embodies Wounded priest for Healing of Memories, which Wimmer. of services on campus, ranging gives workshops in South Africa The Diocesan Post from personal support to theo- gospel, says Anglican preaches reconciliation on healing. logical reflection and worship. SAINT JOHN - An Anglican who EDMONTON - The key to rec- The Messenger Diocese funds Each chaplaincy also has runs a “tool library” says an un- onciliation is to focus on memo- university chaplaincies its own unique elements. The tapped opportunity for growth in ries that are redemptive rather Church rallies after chaplaincy at Guelph involves, the Church could lie in social en- destructive, the Rev. Canon HAMILTON - The Diocese of among other things, a weekly terprise. Brent Harris, a member Michael Lapsley, an Anglican near-closure Niagara will be providing a total worship service open to people of the city’s Church of the Resur- anti-apartheid activist who lost VICTORIA - Four years after a of $30,000 in financial support for on campus or off. rection, recently launched the both his hands to a parcel bomb, recommendation that it be closed, the next two years to three ecu- The Niagara Anglican Saint John Tool Library & DIY told a congregation at All Saints’ a Vancouver Island church was Centre, which allows its members Cathedral on Sept. 30. assessed by the Diocese of British to borrow tools as they need “Those who’ve had horrible Columbia as healthy, thanks to them. The centre charges money things done to them have every staunch revitalization efforts by Jesus makes room for everyone for memberships and for how-to reason to hate, to be bitter, to its members, say the churchward- classes that it offers the public. It want revenge,” Canon Lapsley ens and rector. Continued from Page 1 is a social enterprise, Mr. Harris said in a sermon for Orange Some years ago, a diocesan And what happened then? everyone: the tax-collector and says, because it sees its success Shirt Day, which commemorates review team recommended that Well, in Whoville they say the sinner, the prostitute and the not in profits but in serving the survivors of the residential St. Michael and All Angels in that the Grinch’s small heart leper, the blind and the lame. No public and “helping people see an school system. “But in the end, Chemainus, B.C., be disestab- grew three sizes that day!” one was written off; everyone embodied gospel.” those things do not destroy our lished. The church had been suf- was given room. If the Church were to foster enemies. They destroy us.” fering from dissension among its If you remember the anima- So too for us. No matter our the growth of such enterprises, Healing comes from keeping members, which had led to many tion, the Grinch’s chest cav- pasts, no matter the baggage we he says, it could both attract the kind of memories the Bible leaving, and financial problems. ity actually breaks open like a carry, Christmas declares that more young people and reduce encourages us to have, he said – But the parish developed a broken spring, unable to contain God loves us completely and un- the social isolation of its elderly memories of the good that comes five-year plan for growth, says his growing heart. The Grinch reservedly, and we ought to love members, by engaging retired from evil and of the life that churchwarden Hilary Findlay, finally got it: Christmas means others in the same way. Those Anglicans to volunteer to teach comes from death. and within two years, the dio- that there is no room for any- who are written off and margin- young people new skills, and by Canon Lapsley has served as cese’s assessment had changed thing that constrains the power alized in our own time, those increasing the presence of the honorary canon for healing and to “in transition.” After two of love. who are lost and forgotten – Church in the community. reconciliation at the cathedral more years, it was designated The baby boy, Jesus, for these are the ones for whom we “Social enterprises need since 2017 and holds a similar “healthy.” whom there was no room in are asked to make room. As we volunteers during their start-up title at St. George’s Cathedral The church, she says, took the inn, would, through his prepare to celebrate Christmas phase, and for the next 10 years, in Cape Town, South Africa. a number of steps to increase teachings and example, his life once again this year, rejoicing in we will have a huge influx of Born in New Zealand, he went its presence in the community, and his death, his resurrection the birth in time of the timeless retirees who will want to con- to South Africa as a missionary including becoming a tourist and ascension, make room for Son of God, let us make room.

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Independent Living | Assisted Living 8 TheAnglican OUTREACH & ADVOCACY CONFERENCE December 2018 Go beyond charity, says speaker

of a church in the diocese. Compas- Anglicans sionate prayers and support at a special service were offered by the area bishop and others, he said, but urged to that did not go far enough. “We had an opportunity to address a structural and systemic injustice seek justice in society,” he said, so his group asked the area bishop if there was BY DIANA SWIFT a diocesan policy to address hate crimes. Not surprisingly, the answer PROGRESSING from personal acts came back no. of charitableness to working for “This sort of silence has an un- systemic justice was the topic of intentional impact,” he said. “It the keynote address at “Trans- has allowed such atrocities to go formed Hearts, Transforming unchallenged and unaddressed Structure,” the diocese’s Out- systemically.” But now he and his reach & Advocacy Conference colleagues have committed to work- held Oct. 27 at Havergal College ing actively with the College of in Toronto. Bishops to address this racial issue We have all acted charitably out in a structural way. of compassion for another’s need Mr. Lyn urged Anglicans not to at some point, said André Lyn, a give up personal charitableness social justice activist who works but to move from personal com- with Ontario’s Antiracism Direc- passion and transformed hearts torate and the Ontario Black Youth at the individual level into col- Action Plan. “An individual act of Keynote speaker André Lyn says charity has its place, but seeking justice addresses the root causes of suffering – poverty, lective compassion and broader compassion connects us with the homelessness, mental health, addictions and discrimination. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON solidarity at the system level, and love of God within us by enacting to commit to active outreach and that love.” stressed. “Charity is what we do institutions, and its progress is The trap snares a poisonous snake, active advocacy. But occasions for situational most often. It’s easier to do than slow but incremental. “If charity is which bites the farmer’s wife; even- This will require people to be acts of charity sometimes present justice.” It may involve volunteering about transforming hearts, justice tually, the apathetic chicken and pig audacious and bold, he said, urg- us with a “compassionate predica- at food or clothing drives, giving is about transforming structures, are sacrificed for the wife’s recu- ing the audience to harness their ment,” in which showing empathy money to a social cause or hand- systems and institutions. It is the peration and the cow, ultimately, collective compassion and inequity, involves a certain struggle – for ex- outs on the street. “It has its place. social and political form of compas- for her funeral banquet. suffering, and hurt toward trans- ample, when a needy outstretched Charity is a type of compassion sion,” he said. It is wide-ranging, Mr. Lyn also cited the famous forming structures by serving at hand is asking for money but the that meets someone’s immediate and it effects lasting change. poem of German pastor Martin any level. “There is no better time donor prefers to give food, believing needs and temporarily eases the Apathy is the enemy of such Niemöller, about how he failed to to become involved than the pre- the recipient will use the money for effects of suffering,” he said. It is justice, he said, quoting Nobel Prize speak out when the Nazis came for sent,” he said. “We need to become drugs or alcohol. “Who are we to necessary and important, but it is winner Elie Wiesel’s observation the socialists, the trade unionists agents of change.” judge if they want to use the money temporary and insufficient. that the opposite of love is not and the Jews because he was not The conference also featured 10 for drugs?” asked Mr. Lyn. “Food Compassionate justice is much hatred but indifference. He used one of any of those, until finally workshops on significant outreach does not address their need or the more difficult and slow-moving, an engaging animal parable to they came for him and there was and advocacy topics, including roots of their addiction.” And what as it addresses the root causes of show the wide-ranging ill effects of no one left to speak for him. housing for vulnerable seniors, is a vice to us can be their means suffering – poverty, homelessness, indifference. In the parable, a farm Occasions to address systemic grassroots initiatives against pov- of connecting with their society mental health, addictions and dis- mouse meets total indifference inequities are all around us, said erty, and indigenous identity and and escaping harsh reality. crimination. It seeks to correct the from a chicken, a pig and a cow Mr. Lyn, referring to two recent water protection. Compassionate charity is differ- inequities that are endemic to our when he reports the introduction incidents in which anti-black slurs ent from compassionate justice, he religious, educational and legal of a mousetrap to the farmhouse. were written on the same property Diana Swift is a freelance writer. Prison ministry Churches support often rewarding, migrant workers EACH year, almost 40,000 migrant often dealing with the mental and workshop hears agricultural workers from Mexico, emotional stress of extended sepa- the Caribbean and other countries ration from family. Recently St. ONE of the most challenging but re- responsibility and rebuild their spend six to eight months in Canada Paul’s (“San Pablo,” as the workers warding forms of Christian service self-esteem by addressing 22 core planting and harvesting the crops call it) provided pastoral support for is prison ministry, as was evident issues, including acceptance, de- that put an abundance of food on a young father whose two-week-old in a workshop led by the Rev. Mark spair, love, respect, guilt, shame, our tables. son had died in Mexico before he Stephen and Jerome Friday of and hope. “These discussions help The Rev. Mark Stephen Churches in the diocese are work- had the chance to see him. The Bridge Prison Ministry, which them change the negative thought ing on pastoral and practical fronts St. Paul’s program, which began is supported by FaithWorks, the patterns that landed them where ciety, and no fixed address. Getting to make the newcomers’ experi- in 2009 and collaborates with other diocese’s annual outreach appeal. they are,” he said. an OHIP card, obtaining employ- ence in Ontario a better one. This migrant-worker groups in the re- The Bridge works with offenders at “These men are scarred and are ment or renewing their medica- was made clear at a workshop led gion, addresses worldlier needs as the Ontario Correctional Institute often from dysfunctional homes, and tions for ADHD or depression is by the Rev. Canon Ted McCollum, well, such as car transportation to in Brampton, before and after their have experienced childhood events difficult. They are released from incumbent of St. Paul, Beaverton, and from town. It helps with recondi- release back into society. that were never addressed,” he said. prison with one day’s pay and can’t and the Rev. Augusto Nunez, priest- tioned bicycles, road and equipment “The lives of these men are bro- “They’ve been told they’re worth- even cash the government cheque in-charge of St. Saviour, Orono. safety, athletics and social life. In ken,” said Mr. Stephen, a commu- less, but we try to get them to see they receive. Both these parishes and others addition to weekly soccer games nity outreach worker and deacon at that, yes, they’ve made mistakes but At the time of release, Mr. Ste- offer migrant-worker programs and barbecues, workers are brought St. Joseph of Nazareth, Bramalea. they themselves are not mistakes.” phen meets the ex-offender at the with special services in Spanish, together at health fairs with barbers, “Often they can’t go home or have At first mistrustful and unwill- gates and The Bridge provides liturgical and musical participation dentists, doctors, nurses and, very no home to go to. They can’t return ing to share their stories, the men seasonal clothing, a backpack and by the Spanish-speaking workers. importantly, physiotherapists. to the community where they com- gradually open up and become transportation to shelter. “Some “Our first focus is spiritual, to help “These men work 10 hours a mitted their crimes.” friendly and mutually supportive. of the men don’t even know how them to know Christ and provide a day on their knees and this takes Mr. Friday outlined The Bridge’s But even with four months of psy- they’ll survive the first day out of house of worship with services in a huge physical toll,” said Canon 16-week pre-release, volunteer-run chological preparation, re-entering prison,” he said. Later, The Bridge Spanish,” said the Peruvian-born McCollum “It’s touching to see in-prison program of group discus- the community is difficult. They provides a re-conditioned cellphone Mr. Nunez. how happy some are to get the sions. These are designed to help have a criminal record, inadequate with a month’s service and helps This spiritual care provides a physiotherapy help they never inmates confront their personal ID for today’s security-obsessed so- Continued on Page 10 buffer for the workers, who are Continued on Page 10 December 2018 OUTREACH & ADVOCACY CONFERENCE TheAnglican 9

SOLIDARITY Clockwise from above: staff from AURA (Anglican United Refugee Alliance) stand in a tent to highlight the plight of the world’s 60 million refugees; Sandra Kazazic speaks about non- violent intervention and restorative justice for drop-in centres; the St. Paul, Bloor Street Youth Music Team plays during the concluding worship; the Rev. Claudette Taylor (left) and Tamique Erskine talk about anger, injustice and solidarity; Marlie Whittle helps to lead a workshop on eco- spirituality. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

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It was all smiles at the 57th annual Bishop’s Company Dinner held on October 19, 2018 at The Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel. The sold out farewell gathering celebrated the ministry of Archbishop Colin Johnson who will retire at the end of the year.

Photography by Michael Hudson. 10 TheAnglican NEWS December 2018 Ontario elects new metropolitan ARCHBISHOP of the and the second in Canada after is the new Archbishop Melissa Skelton, who metropolitan – senior bishop – of was made metropolitan of the Ec- the Ecclesiastical Province of On- clesiastical Province of British tario, succeeding Archbishop Colin Columbia and Yukon last May. Johnson, who stepped down from She said her first priority as the role in Octo- metropolitan would be to call the ber. Archbishop people of the ecclesiastical prov- Germond was ince to ponder their identity as elected and children of God, and the centrality consecrated of Christ in the church. “We’re not during a meet- a people who gather around the ing of Provincial archbishop, or who gather around Synod, held in a priest—we gather around Christ, Ottawa Oct. and we gather around Christ’s 9-12. Archbishop gospel,” she said. “I really want us The Ecclesi- Anne Germond to think about that, and what that astical Province looks like as a province, because ARTS FOR of Ontario covers most of the terri- Christ is our unity and I think that OUTREACH tory of the political province plus alone will draw us closer together Actors Thomas Craig and Arwen part of western Quebec. It includes as a people.” Humphreys, who play Inspector the dioceses of Algoma, Huron, She said she also wanted to foster Brackenreid and his wife Margaret Moosonee, Niagara, Ontario, Ot- the growth of relationships among on the television show Murdoch tawa and Toronto. As metropolitan, the dioceses in the province. Mysteries, join Maureen Jennings, Archbishop Germond will serve as “I think there tends to be in our author of the books on which the president of the province’s Synod Church generally a lot of ‘siloing’… show is based, at an event hosted and its House of Bishops, chair of so I think as an ecclesiastical prov- by St. Aidan, Toronto on Sept. 20. The its provincial council and bishop ince we need to – and it’s already evening, held at the Balmy Beach Club, of the Diocese of Moosonee, while happening – start to look beyond celebrated the local arts and included remaining bishop of the Diocese the geographical boundaries of our readings and music. Proceeds went of Algoma. own dioceses and how we might be to the church’s outreach programs. Archbishop Germond is the third much more in relationship with At left, the Rev. Lucy Reid, incumbent woman in the Anglican Commun- each other.” of St. Aidan’s, welcomes the audience. ion to have the title “archbishop,” Anglican Journal PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON Archbishop honoured at dinner Continued from Page 4 presenting sponsor, AGF, and its world that has done that.” “Retiring from ministry in a dio- chairman, Blake Goldring, ODT. In an interview afterwards, he cese that I have served for over 40 At the end of the evening, Arch- said he was surprised, delighted and years, and almost 27 years in senior bishop Johnson thanked those in humbled by the tributes extended diocesan office, is made so much attendance. “I’ve been entirely to him at the dinner. “Bishop Phil easier knowing that it is in faithful, honoured this evening,” he said. was a wonderful MC and I was hon- competent hands,” he said. “We “It’s been my privilege to serve in oured by the remarks of a friend could not be better served under the the Diocese of Toronto for all of my and colleague for over 40 years. strong leadership of Bishop Andrew ministry and to serve (as the Bishop Judy Maddren is such a warm and Asbil, a wonderful and gifted College of Toronto) since 2004. We stand on thoughtful interviewer that you of Bishops, and the generosity of so the shoulders of many people. This trust yourself to be led by her. It many talented and committed staff hasn’t been created recently. This was almost as if we were having a and laity. It is Christ’s Church and I body is over 2,000 years old. There is private conversation that 500 people have every confidence that it is in BLESSED no other organization in the Western eavesdropped on! good hands.” The Rev. Mary Florence Liew, honorary assistant at St. Peter, Scarborough, blesses horses from the Toronto Police Service Mounted Unit at the church’s Blessing of the Animals service on Oct. 6, in addition to many cats and dogs. The horses made the trip from their stables at the Exhibition grounds in Toronto. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. PETER’S Churches provide services in Spanish Continued from Page 8 had before.” life. “They spend $300,000 locally their kids have been able to become The churches also work tactfully on food and other purchases,” he doctors, lawyers and engineers.” with farm owners to determine said. As their numbers swell the They pay all relevant Canadian how best they can help, and they local population, services improve. taxes and deductions, even premi- connect the workers with local “Thanks to them, our area met the ums for unemployment insurance, communities. “We’ve even had threshold to qualify for a nurse which they will never collect. local people attend our Wednesday practitioner, which benefits eve- Church outreach programs need evening Spanish services,” he said. ryone.” not be confined to rural areas. In Not least, the program increases The workers send 80-90 per cent the urban setting, they can also awareness of the large contribu- of their earnings home. “They’re help visiting workers employed tion the workers make to local phenomenally dedicated. Many of in restaurants and hotels.

FOOD RAISER For Harvest Sunday on Oct. 21, the parish of St. John, East Orangeville teamed Prison ministry fulfilling: speakers up with Trillium United Church in Mono Mills to see who could raise the most Continued from Page 8 food for the Orangeville Food Bank. St. John’s held a joint service with Heather Hayes, the director of the food bank, as the guest preacher. More than 600 with finding stable shelter, get- ex-offenders – some in their 60s Tim Hortons for coffee after years pounds of food was raised and loaded into the food bank’s truck. Pictured after ting essential ID and obtaining and 70s – are employed and living of the undrinkable prison brew. the service are members Trillium United Church (left) and St. John’s. ‘I think work, which is greatly facilitated in stable housing, and their ad- “Sometimes they can’t even order Trillium raised a little more than us but Orangeville Food Bank was the ultimate by working through the buffer of dictions are under control,” Mr. their own coffee, so I always order employment agencies. “Within Stephen said. everyone a double- double,” he said. winner,’ says Archdeacon Elizabeth Hardy, priest-in-charge of St. John’s. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. JOHN’S three months, 74 per cent of our But the first stop after release is Diana Swift December 2018 AnglicanClassifieds 11

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Dr., Toronto. Audience participa- leadership and communication 1. The Synod Office Staff of the 17. Christ Church, Bolton Registered tion, freewill offering for Anglican skills, and your confidence, 3-6 Diocese of Toronto 18. Christ Church, Brampton Psychotherapist missions. p.m., Holy Trinity, Guildwood, 85 2. St. James Cathedral 19. Holy Family, Heart Lake DEC. 13 - Service of Healing and Livingston Rd., Toronto. Register 3. The Anglican Diocese of Toronto (Brampton) Reconciliation, a simple worship by calling 416-410-7776 or 1-800- Foundation 20. St. James the Apostle, Brampton • Pastoral Counsellor of song, readings and a reflection 418-8925 or email clctorontoeast@ 21. St. James, Caledon East 4. All Saints, Markham of God’s hope, for those experienc- gmail.com. 22. St. Joseph of Nazareth, Bramalea • Individual / Couple 5. Christ Church, Stouffville ing loneliness, sadness and loss DEC. 9 - Community Carol Sing, 7:30 23. FaithWorks 6. Christ Church, Woodbridge Psychotherapy during the Christmas season, 3:30 p.m., St. Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 24. St. Jude, Bramalea North 7. St. Christopher, Toronto • Psychoanalysis p.m., St. Theodore of Canterbury, Lawson Rd., Scarborough. There 25. Christmas Day 8. Emmanuel, Richvale (Richmond Hill) 111 Cactus Ave., Toronto. will be a free-will offering with all 9. York Central Deanery 26. All Saints, Collingwood • Supervision / 27. Christ Church-St. Jude, Ivy Consultation DEC. 15 - The Mystery of Christmas proceeds going to the Scarborough 10. Grace Church, Markham at the Voices Chamber Choir an- Centre for Healthy Communities 11. Holy Trinity, Thornhill 28. St. George, Allandale 29. St. George, Utopia nual Christmas concert, featur- Food Bank. Refreshments follow- 12. St. John the Baptist, Oak Ridges 204 St. George Street ing Healey Willan’s The Mystery ing program. Call 416-283-1844. 13. St. Mary, Richmond Hill 30. The Members of the Order of the Toronto, Ontario M5R 2N5 of Bethlehem, 8 p.m., St. Martin DEC. 7-23 - The Christmas Story, a 14. St. Philip on-the-Hill, Unionville Diocese of Toronto 31. Archbishop Colin Johnson Tel. 416-960-6486 in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave., Toronto tradition since 1938 featur- Toronto. Tickets available at the ing professional musicians and a door (cash only), $20 adults, $15 volunteer cast in this hour-long na- students/seniors. tivity pageant, Holy Trinity, Trinity Associate Priest, St. James longer receiving names): DEC. 16 - The Wonder of Christmas, Square, Toronto (behind the Eaton IN MOTION Cathedral, Oct. 29. • Trinity, Aurora a celebration and showcase of Centre). Suggested donation is $25 • St. Hugh and St. Edmund, music, hosted by music director for adults and $5 for children. Even- Appointments Vacant Incumbencies Mississauga Robert Graham, 4 p.m., Holy Trin- ing and matinee performances. • The Rev. Terry Bennett, In- Clergy from outside the diocese • St. Andrew, Scarborough ity, Guildwood, 85 Livingston Rd., For times and reservations, visit terim Priest-in-Charge, Trinity with the permission of their Toronto. www.thechristmasstory.ca or call Church, Barrie, Oct. 1. bishop may apply through the Death DEC. 18 – Messy Church, 6-8 p.m., 416-598-4521, ext. 301. American • The Rev. Douglas Woods, Pas- Diocesan Executive Assistant, • Bishop Joachim Fricker, a Holy Trinity, Guildwood, 85 Liv- Sign Language interpretation is toral Care Provider for retired Mrs. Mary Conliffe. suffragan bishop in the ingston Rd., Toronto. available at select performances. clergy, spouses and widows in Diocese of Toronto from the Durham-Northumberland First Phase - Parish Selection 1985 to 1993, died on Oct. 28 area, Oct. 1. Committee in Formation (not yet in Burlington, Ont. Bishop • The Rev. Canon James Woolley, receiving names): Fricker received his theologi- Honorary Assistant, St. Chad, • St. Peter, Oshawa cal education at Huron College Toronto, Oct. 1. • St. Andrew by-the-Lake, To- in London, Ont., and was • The Rev. Andrea Budgey, ronto Islands (Half Time) ordained deacon and priest Priest-in-Charge, St. Theodore • St. James Cathedral in the in of Canterbury, Toronto, Oct. 1. 1952. He served at St. Augus- • The Rev. Chris Horne, Interim Second Phase - Parish Selection tine of Canterbury, Hamilton Priest-in-Charge, St. Andrew, Committee (receiving names via (1952-59), St. David, Welland Scarborough, Oct. 1. Area Bishop): (1959-1965), St. James, Dundas • The Rev. Janet Sidey, Interim • St. Thomas a Beckett, (1965-1973), and as the Dean of Priest-in-Charge, St. Luke, Erin Mills South Niagara and rector of Christ’s Dixie (Lakeview), Oct. 1. • St. John, Bowmanville Church Cathedral, Hamilton • The Rev. Derek Stapleton, (1973-1985). His funeral was Interim Associate Priest, St. Third Phase - Parish Selection held on Nov. 5 at Christ’s Andrew, Scarborough, Oct. 1. Committee Interviewing (no Church Cathedral, Hamilton • The Rev. Andrew MacDonald,

Send your parish news TEACHING THE FAITH and photos to The Rev. Canon Jennifer Reid of St. Peter, Erindale plays with a youngster at the Fishing for Faith booth at the Parliament of World Religions in Toronto on Nov. 4. The booth let kids learn about Christianity using fish as a symbol. Local editor@ toronto.anglican.ca Anglicans staffed booths, led workshops and participated in other activities at the parliament, which was attended by thousands of people of faith from around the world. The theme of the conference was The Promise of Inclusion, the Power of Love. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON The Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation thanks

Archbishop Colin Johnson for his grace-filled service to the Diocese of Toronto as Priest and Bishop.

Well done, good and faithful servant of Christ!

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Numbers 6:23-26

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