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What’s inside Waiting, longing & welcoming this Advent and Christmas Page 3 Painting the Stars “When we wait for the blessed families. Longing to just be in we take time to look at what we series offers an hope and the manifestation of the one’s home country with familiar are longing for, and what we want glory of our great God and Sav- language and culture around them. for the world around us, and set opportunity to explore iour, Jesus Christ.” Titus 2.13 Longing for all the things you and it alongside the gospel that calls evolving I long for in our lives. And yet us to welcome again the source of itus reminds us of these men and women find them- true and lasting joy. both the longing for the selves aboard an ocean going ship Let us look for those opportuni- coming of Christ in Advent in a faraway place, having brought ties in our communities to deliver and the great celebration to us in Canada all the delightful a small gift of friendship, love and ofT welcome of the baby Jesus at things we surround ourselves with care for those far from home and/ Christmas. at Christmas. or longing for something more this Longing is basic to the human It is the seafarer’s job to bring Christmastime. And may they see condition. True longing engages Bishop Barbara Andrews from far off countries in the “gift box” (our small acts), our passions and our wills. It all the mate- that we are delivering the love of Page 2 involves the commitment of our rial goods we Christ, wrapped as a tiny baby Helpful resources entire being. Advent invites us spend hours who comes to us at Christmas with always available from to explore our longings and our The items shopping the greatest gift of all . . . the glory capacity to envisage a better future have been lov- for, to of our great God and Saviour, Anglican Fellowship for ourselves and the world around ingly collected delight our Jesus Christ. of Prayer us. by supporters families Happy Advent and a Joyous On a recent visit to the Mission of the mission with on Christmas, to Seafarers in Vancouver, in the to give to those Christmas +Barbara back of the chapel were Christmas who long to be morning. decorations and many boxes of elsewhere at Christ- It is hard to This Advent, please pray items that will make up a gift mas. Those far from imagine their for seafarers and the work of box being prepared to take out by home longing to be with loneliness and all they the Mission to Seafarers, the water ferry to each of the seafar- family, to do the familiar, everyday long for as they spend months ers in the Vancouver harbour this away from their loved ones. Apostleship of the Sea and the tasks, watching their children grow International Sailors Society. Christmas week. and supporting the elders of their As we wait this Advent, may Heartfelt wishes for a joyous and blessed An excellent video describing the history of the Bank) is available at flyingangel.ca/page/history. Each pastoral, spiritual, legal, medical, social, advocacy and Christmas season! Mission to Seafarers in Vancouver and it’s work at the year, the mission visits about 2,000 ships and hosts communication services. This immensely rich ministry Port of Vancouver (including Fraser Port and Roberts up to 14,000 seafarers by providing a wide range of works seven days a week, 365 days of the year. 2 The Anglican Link WINTER 2016

Anglican >>> ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER heLink +A section of the Anglican Journal Volume 15, No. 4 Resources to enrich prayer life Publisher APCI/The Territory t. Paul says that prayer For lay people to take a more When we pray for others we Prayer Chains of the People is more than what we do, it active part in the liturgy by being have a particular sense that Christ For Intercessory Prayer Managing Editor is what God does through readers and intercessors. is our Advocate. (Booklet G25) Cathy Wozlowski us. This booklet gives a very good This helpful booklet gives us An excellent practical booklet [email protected] S description of the scope of Prayers some very good understandings 250-376-0038 (home) “The Spirit helps us in our for setting up a prayer chain in a 250-319-3540 (cell) weakness; for we do not know of the People in the liturgy and and practical hints about content, parish. very practical steps for preparation pitfalls and organization for Production & Design how to pray as we ought, but that Lorraine Winter very Spirit intercedes with sighs and delivery. this ministry. It also gives more Prayer Vigils [email protected] too deep for words . . . We know resources for more depth study. — A How To Booklet Intercessory Prayers Printing & Mailing (Booklet G28) that all things work together for (booklet P4) WebNews Printing Inc. good for those who love God, who A very concise guide for setting Note to parishes: are called according to his pur- up a vigil which comes with a The Link is distributed poster and sign up form. as part of the Anglican Journal. For pose.” (Romans 8:26-28 ) everyone in your congregation Anglican Fellowship of Prayer These pamphlets and many (and friends) to receive The has put out four excellent pam- more are available at www.angli- Anglican Link and The Anglican canprayer.org or we have some Journal, please update your parish phlets on intercessory prayer lists and send to: within the parish community: available at the Resource Centre. Beverley Murphy. Blessings on your prayer life. Circulation Department, 80 Hayden St. Handbook for Readers Toronto, Ont, M4Y 3G2 Submitted by circulation@national and Intercessors Gordon and Mary Dove and The Rev. Kris Dobyns anglican.ca (Booklet P/G 32)

The next link Books for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany “It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you. Yes, it is Christmas every The deadline for Resource submissions for the time you smile at your brother and offer him SPRING ISSUE your hand.” centre of The Anglican Link Mother Teresa from A Classic Christmas is March 1, 2017. Please send your copy and It is that time of year again when we focus @ St. Paul’s Cathedral photos to Managing Editor on the Incarnation, God’s wonderful activity Cathy Wozlowski at [email protected]. of entering humanity so that we may become All submissions welcome. more Godly. Down through the ages and prison cell, flung open the doors of hope, and down through each of our individual spiritual sailed heavenward as heart-wrenching prayers, journeys we can give thanks that our God has prayers from a condemned man, prayers from a lovingly chosen to walk with us for our time on hopeful man, prayers from a man who embod- this earthly home. ied what it means to pray May your Kingdom We would like to highlight a couple of small come.” books of reflection for individuals and small Scot Mcknight groups for this season of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany: Christmas is NOT your Birthday — Experience the Joy God is in the Manger of Living and Giving Like Jesus by Dietrich Bonhoffer by Mike Slaughter

This devotional brings together daily reflec- Every year, we say we’re going to cut back, and joy that comes through adherence to Him. tions from one of the 20th century’s most simplify, and have a family Christmas that This book invites us once again to surrender A perfect gift beloved theologians, Dietrich Bonhoffer (1906- focuses on the real reason for the season-Jesus. ourselves to God’s intentions in and through 1945). These reflections have been chosen But every year, advertisements beckon, the Jesus.” for Baptism especially for the seasons of Advent and Christ- children plead, and it seems easier just to Alan Hirsch mas, a time when the liturgical calendar high- Give a gift of Hope Bear indulge our wants and whims. Overspending, lights several themes of Bonhoffer’s beliefs and overeating, materialism and busyness rob us of We have other seasonal books available at to someone who is being teachings; that Christ expresses strength best baptized. Your $20 our peace and joy, and rob Jesus of his rightful the Centre if you need them and did not get through weakness, that faith is more important role as centre of our celebration. donation benefits a child them in your last book box. than the beguiling trappings of religion, and “In this very readable book, veteran radical Have a blessed Holy Season. in need in Canada. that God is often heard most clearly by those in Mike Slaughter has penned a rather punchy poverty and distress. “These Advent and Christ- reflection on the real meaning and signifi- Mary & Gordon Dove mas reflections of Bonhoffer flew from his www.anglicanfoundation.org cance of Christmas — the wonder of Jesus Resource Centre coordinators St. george’s Party a big hit with the kids Kamloops This year we decided to have a costume party for the Sunday School children and youth. It was wonderful to see so many come out and bring their friends wearing a wide variety of costumes. Face painting, pumpkin craving, crafts, games and lots of food created a fun, safe atmosphere. It was gratifying to see the youth helping and playing with the younger ones. As the event was winding down, the children and parents asked if we would do it again next year. I extend a big thank you to all who came out to enjoy and contribute to the party. Submitted by Barb Faria Sunday School director, St. George’s WINTER 2016 The Anglican Link 3 3

St. alban’s Ashcroft Parish celebrates 125th anniversary Each time we get the notice that it’s time for us to get an article in on time, I am more and more amazed at the speed with which days and weeks go by. At our last Parish Council meeting, one of the topics under discussion was plans for Advent meditations for the congrega- tion and community. However, before Advent begins, let me tell you about another great celebration at St. Alban’s. This year, 2016, marks the 125th year of ministry for St. Alban’s among the commu- nities in our area and we decided to celebrate The Starry Night is an oil on canvas by the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. our presence here by hosting our Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 20 at St Alban’s Hall. Bishop Barbara presided at the Sunday morning service and was present all day to help us celebrate this milestone in our church’s life. In our local newspaper, The Ashcroft-Cache An opportunity to welcome Creek Journal, a series of articles was submit- ted weekly leading up to the Anniversary Celebration. We started with the history of St. Alban’s, continued with perspectives of long- time and new members and included reflec- tions from some clergy who have helped shape us. Those articles have been submitted to the Evolving Christianity Territory of the People website, so you can read further about Ashcroft’s little church. It is quite interesting to hear how things have changed re you interested in The seven-part series covers and how things have stayed the same over the an evolving church? If so, Toward Healing the Rift, A Renais- St. michael’s years. here’s a one-day free course sance of Wonder, Getting Genesis Angus and Martina continue their meetings you will find fascinating. Wrong, An Evolving Faith, Evo- Merritt with Rev. Peter van der Leelie for training for PaintingA the Stars is a program that lutionary Christianity, Imagining a the next steps in their journeys towards ordi- wrestles with basic questions often Future, and An Evolving Spirituality: nation to the priesthood. Keep them in your avoided by the church. Mysticism. thoughts and prayers, please. It celebrates the communion of St. Michael’s in Merritt is cur- We were thrilled to join in celebrating Jo Ann science and faith and explores the rently spending seven Mondays Hinter’s ordination in Lillooet in mid-Septem- promise of evolutionary Christian with this course and it is led by The ber. We went to Lillooet again that week to take spirituality. Featuring more than a Rev. Peter van der Leelie. If you are the Creating Safe Communities training with dozen leading theologians and pro- interested in looking at where Chris- Isabel Healey-Morrow and her capable leader- gressive thinkers, the course can be tianity is going and some exciting ship team. Now it’s time to renew our Criminal brought to your church in a one-day conversation and would like more Records Checks . . . morning and afternoon format and Ministries at St. Alban’s carry on with regu- is perfect for a Saturday or Sunday For my part, I know nothing larity. We are grateful for the faithfulness of after a service. If you are not afraid those who continue with activities that support to explore, to ask questions, to see with any certainty, but the sight both the congregation and the wider commu- different points of view on an evolv- of starts makes me dream. nity on a weekly basis. And we look forward to ing church enshrined in science, then Vincent van Gogh responding to opportunities as they are brought you will probably enjoy Painting the to our attention by the Spirit. Stars immensely. Many blessings as you prepare for the And, yes, the course is open and information contact Peter at revpeter- Advent season where we are learning in a honest in its approach on where [email protected]. discussion questions. The basic deeper way what St. Paul tells us, “There Christianity is going after many format includes conversation around is only Christ, he is everything, and he is in years of floundering church atten- Submitted by The Rev. Peter van der Leelie the readings, a seven-part video pre- everything,” (Colossians 3:11). May we rec- dance. The seven-session program St. Michael’s, Merritt sentation and guided discussion. ognize the truth of the Christ Mystery that is includes a participant reader with in every one of us. And as Richard Rohr says, “. . . if we consciously take this mystery as Contributors to the series workshops and parish missions. Gretta Vosper – United Church of our worldview, it will create immense joy and Michael Morwood – Well-known Canada minister, founder of the Canadian peace.” Philip Clayton – Dean of Claremont throughout Australia for his involvement Centre for , and Submitted by Martina Duncan School of Theology, process theologian, with the Progressive Christian network, author of With or Without God: Why the St. Alban’s, Ashcroft and author of 14 books including Adven- and author of Praying a New Story. Way We Live is More Important Than tures in the Spirit and Religion and Sci- Jan Phillips – Evolutionary thinker, What We Believe. ence: The Basics. mystic and author of No Ordinary Time: Michael Dowd – Evolutionary theolo- The Rise of Spiritual Intelligence and “Mystery is a condition of awe, of gian, bestselling author of Thank God for Evolutionary Creativity. resting precisely in an unknowing, long , and evangelist for Barbara Rossing – Professor of New enough for the silence to have its way and . Testament at the Lutheran School of with us. The goal of this curriculum is to Rachel Held Evans – American Theology at Chicago. Her publications create some space for us to inhabit this Christian columnist, blogger and author include The Rapture Exposed: The Mes- mystery more deeply, and explore the of Evolving in Monkeytown. sage of Hope in the Book of Revelation. relationship between science, particu- Matthew Fox – Episcopal priest, early Bruce Sanguin – United Church of larly evolution, and religion. Perhaps and influential exponent of Creation Canada minister and author of popular most importantly, the hope is that each books on Evolutionary Christianity Spirituality, and author of many works participant will feel from the inside what including Original Blessing, Creation including If Darwin Prayed and Darwin, it is like to be the presence of all this Spirituality, and The Coming of the Divinity, and the Dance of the Cosmos. creativity showing up after 13.7 billion Cosmic Christ. Bernard Brandon Scott – New Testa- Catherine Keller – Process theolo- ment Professor at the Phillips Theologi- years as him or her. Without this felt gian, professor of Constructive Theology cal Seminary and author of several books sense of being one with the creative pro- at New Jersey’s Drew University, and including Hear Then the Parable and cess that is ceaselessly animating life, the author of several books including On the Re-Imagine the World. conversation will remain objective and Mystery: Discerning Divinity in Process. John Shelby Spong – Retired Bishop academic. We invite you to engage these Megan McKenna – An internationally of Newark, New Jersey, columnist, and seven weeks with an awareness that you known author, theologian, storyteller and author of 20 books including Rescuing are not separate from the creativity that lecturer. She teaches on a circuit of col- the Bible from Fundamentalism and Why produced you.” leges and universities and leads retreats, Christianity Must Change or Die. — Bruce Sanguin 24 The Anglican Link WINTER 2016 Tokens of another time uring different periods of time, until 1989 after 75 years of work on it. Since duties. a variety of tokens and symbols were then, however, we have shifted from the Diocese As the shift significant to members of the church. of Cariboo, to the Anglican Parishes of the Cen- took place to Most of the tokens were used to tral Interior and are shifting again into the Terri- Lay Minister of celebrateD different positions people held in their tory of the People. It is now time to reconsider if Word and Sacrament parish. Unfortunately, because the Church is not a Coat of Arms would be best to represent who the token was lost, even as financially prosperous as it once was, many of we are now. though the LMWS do plenty Christians We may want to consider the past along with more work to achieve their status. these symbols have been lost. Since we are in the midst of a transition from the future, perhaps a symbol that has both caribou Lay Ministers of Word and Sacrament are also the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior into and people, or maybe a half-caribou/ half-person. very special for our Territory; the concept was the Territory of the People, we should consider What type of symbol would you like to see on the constructed with Mary Dove and Bishop Jim share Advent what symbols we want to bring with us and what letterhead? How do you feel our Territory would Cruikshank along with some other consultants symbols should be left in the past. be best represented? when Lay Reader was becoming too restricting It is important to have ways to honor who we Many can remember the time where Lay of a title for our needs. Lay people needed to take The Coat of Arms is a traditional armorial are as a community and the individuals helping Ministers of Word and Sacrament (LMWS) were on a more substantial role so it was only fitting to bearing that Bishops in missionary diocese were to lead us. Symbols and tokens are often the best known as Lay Readers. At that time, they took on give them a more substantial title. experiences called to create from the Mother Church in Eng- way of doing so. a smaller, but still very important role. Should the medals be brought back into use land. The Diocese of Cariboo began working on The Cariboo Coat of Arms is an old and official Lay Reader was a more informal title in the in order for us to honor and distinguish the great their coat of arms in 1914 at the first Synod and way that it was not set in stone what their duties Lay Ministers of our Territory? We need to find symbol of what the Diocese represented at that submitted a design to the B.C. and Yukon Church were and differed per parish and diocese. It was a way to recognize the significant groups and time. It embraced the ermine background, which on social media Aid Society in England, where it was rejected more formal in the way they would present while people in our Territory. represented the fur trade, the caribou, and the Diocese of Cariboo coat of arms Diocese of Cariboo Lay Reader’s Medal until 1925 when it was modified to be less ornate. filling their roles because a Lay Reader would — Dale Drozda By Martha Holmen meeting of two rivers. The Coat of Arms wasn’t formally patented wear a medal around their neck while performing Digital Communications Coordinator, Diocese of Toronto

With Advent underway, Christians and Anglicans around the world are turning to social media to share their common experience of waiting and preparing for the birth of >>> TEEN TOWN Jesus. The Anglican Communion, partnering with the Society of St. John the Evangelist, is once again inviting Anglicans to join its global online Advent calendar. A terrific example of teen engagement Everyone who signs up will receive a daily prayer and photo based on a different word each Throughout the years, youth out- George. to ensure youth voter turnout once the youth people put good will first in the formation of day. They’ll also be invited to reach programs have boomed and busted, it The year is 1955 and the chapter’s become eligible to vote. political thought as in, “I want to take care of respond on social media with seems the key to good youth programming is president is no other than a young Jim In my case, I did begin voting as soon as the people I am serving,” that tends to echo a their own prayers and photos passionate leaders and excited young people. Cruikshank. Other members include Ken possible, but my first exposure to political lot of the messages we learn in Church. using the hashtag #AdventWord Usually the programs have a focus such as Blackwood, Trudy Robbins, Gordon Crui- thought came in university because the high Because of the variety of youth programs and the word of the day (for art, nature or science. kshank, Mary-Jane Berdusco, Bev. Foot, Nita school’s student council became too much offered through parishes, it is unlikely that example, #Shine, #Hope or The focus of the youth program discussed Cochran, Staffie Shelest and Derek Noske. of a popularity contest so it got shut down. now we would devote a whole program to #Awaken). Those contributions below is something parents now fear expos- Jim Cruikshank seems to have been fine Perhaps the idea of Teen Town and collabora- politics, but to encourage young people to appear with others from around ing their children to… politics! tuning his leadership skills from a young age. tive leadership on a smaller scale is more take on responsibility and leadership roles the world in the Advent calendar While organizing the Prince George files, Many people are no stranger to the useful than large scale political campaigns will inspire them to continue on a path and at adventword.org. I had the pleasure of stumbling across a Vancouver Sun sponsored program, Teen for youth. become leaders in their parish and possibly For those not sure where program called Teen Town. Teen Town was Town, as it brought APCI’s very own admin- Having young people engage with decision the community as well. to start, the Anglican Com- a province-wide movement in which groups istrative assistant, Barb, a rush of nostalgia making and democracy in smaller groups It is so important to value young voices munion has provided resources of teenagers would gather and govern them- when she realized Abbotsford, too, had its and teaching good leadership skills is a more and allow them to express their desire to explaining how to contribute selves after the patterns of civic government. own chapter. effective and empowering alternative. This lead. Young people can take leadership and encourage others to join in. Teen Town originated in the City of Pent- Engaging young people with politics is clearly worked with Teen Town as it pro- roles in their church committees, taking on Newcomers can watch a tutorial icton in 1945 when a group of youth inter- something that might spark a bit of fear in duced a wonderful leader for the Diocese of tasks during Sunday Services, running for video, clergy and parish leaders ested in starting a program such as this one today’s parents and youth leaders. People Cariboo. BCYAYM Council, participating in Sorrento can download posters and bul- approached Jack Hutchings, who was at the tend to leap to the worst possible scenario, Learning politics also teaches morals and Centre’s Leadership Experience and Adven- letin inserts, and participants can time a newspaper editor, with the idea. such as their children becoming tyrannical integrity in a way that is reflective in church ture Program, and running as a Youth Repre- see the full list of daily words so The image at right is of a Teen Town chap- dictators, however it is very important to start values. sentative for Synod and other gatherings. they can plan ahead. ter at St. Michael’s and All Angels, Prince introducing political thought at a young age Although politics is quite secular, when — Dale Drozda To see the resources or sign up for daily emails, visit aco. org/adventword. Participants can choose to receive emails in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Portu- guese, Spanish, Tamil or Ameri- can Sign Language. Those looking to explore the meaning and mystery of Advent through social media can also Paying Homage to those who gave endlessly: The Women’s Auxiliary join the Occupy Advent movement. Entering its sixth year, it describes its purpose as “reclaiming the holy season of waiting and watching for the Lord.” Using the hashtag #OccupyAdvent, The Anglican Church Women’s an hour of business to begin with then they to the shift of the role of women. In 1976, a women’s auxiliary. Men and young people while still making time to have healthy Excerpt from Women’s Auxiliary Auxiliary, today a smaller gem, was once would either have a discussion about an just 31.9 percent of women with children have been taking on a much more substan- friendships and discuss important topics social media users share their thoughts and reflections as they try Handbook 1912 to resist commercialism and focus instead on Advent as a time to a booming organization. Following suit interesting topic or have a guest speaker. under 16 were employed, compared to 72.9 tial role within the church. other than whatever business they had to. slow down and simplify their lives. with other auxiliaries and doing all the work The discussions were not always theolog- percent of women in the year 2009 (Stats To join the conversation, visit Occupy Advent at facebook. others couldn’t, the women did fundrais- ical, sometimes they were on news articles Canada, Labour Force Survey). Valuable lessons changing times com/OccupyAdvent or follow @OccupyAdvent on Twitter. ing, catering, knitting, children’s programs, or if someone went on a trip they shared Since more women are working, the divi- There are many lessons that should be Plenty of groups in the Church echo these young women and girls programs, cleaning, their experience to the group. An example is sion of unpaid labour outside of the home learnt from the Anglican Church Women: lessons from the Women’s Auxiliary. It is praying and more. a discussion about a Chatelaine article that (volunteer work) has shifted to be almost t Continuing education should be a prior- notable that in many parishes the Women’s What I find so exciting about the wom- suggested women were spending more time even per gender since 2010. ity; the ACW had guest speakers at almost Auxiliary continues to do remarkable work, en’s group is the combination of business, at fundraising social events than at church. In Canada, 47 percent of volunteers are every meeting. however, there is a shift to young people worship and socializing. This group also This discussion took place at a meeting in under the age of 15, which is very sig- t Mistreatment of workers/volunteers doing more volunteer work, women getting interests me because during the 1960s to 1969 and is particularly interesting because nificant even though there are 13.3 million should not be tolerated; the women were more paid jobs, and men taking on more 2000s they stay consistent with their prac- if a women’s magazine were to write the people who volunteer (Stats Canada, Volun- always very clear about when they felt volunteer work. tices and general purpose. same article today I do not believe it would teering in Canada). condescended or spoken down to, as people This meant the structuring of auxiliary The auxiliaries in the Diocese of Cariboo have the same impact as it had before What these statistics meant for the should be today. jobs had to shift to be inclusive of new were very efficient and effective despite the because it would not spark nearly as much Anglican Church Women is that the unpaid t Having fun and staying engaged is key; groups and accepting of past unpaid work- fact they had so many roles and responsi- controversy. labour became increasingly divided and it the Church Women were so productive ers (women) lightening their load to add bilities. For example, the Church Women of The shift in values and time dedicated is no longer plausible to call a group that because they didn’t stress too much. paid work to their agendas. Cleopas would have weekly meetings with to certain events and groups is significant handles so much of each parish’s activities t They made small goals and met them — Dale Drozda WINTER 2016 The Anglican Link 3 5 Tokens of another time uring different periods of time, until 1989 after 75 years of work on it. Since duties. a variety of tokens and symbols were Dale Drozda served as an then, however, we have shifted from the Diocese As the shift significant to members of the church. intern archive clerk at St. of Cariboo, to the Anglican Parishes of the Cen- took place to Most of the tokens were used to Paul’s over the summer tral Interior and are shifting again into the Terri- Lay Minister of celebrateD different positions people held in their during APCI’s transition tory of the People. It is now time to reconsider if Word and Sacrament APCI parish. Unfortunately, because the Church is not into the Territory of the a Coat of Arms would be best to represent who the token was lost, even crest as financially prosperous as it once was, many of People. Two of her articles we are now. though the LMWS do plenty these symbols have been lost. appeared in the last We may want to consider the past along with more work to achieve their status. issue of The Link. We are the future, perhaps a symbol that has both caribou Lay Ministers of Word and Sacrament are also Since we are in the midst of a transition from pleased to present three the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior into and people, or maybe a half-caribou/ half-person. very special for our Territory; the concept was more of her historical What type of symbol would you like to see on the constructed with Mary Dove and Bishop Jim the Territory of the People, we should consider pieces here. what symbols we want to bring with us and what letterhead? How do you feel our Territory would Cruikshank along with some other consultants symbols should be left in the past. be best represented? when Lay Reader was becoming too restricting It is important to have ways to honor who we Many can remember the time where Lay of a title for our needs. Lay people needed to take The Coat of Arms is a traditional armorial are as a community and the individuals helping Ministers of Word and Sacrament (LMWS) were on a more substantial role so it was only fitting to bearing that Bishops in missionary diocese were to lead us. Symbols and tokens are often the best known as Lay Readers. At that time, they took on give them a more substantial title. called to create from the Mother Church in Eng- way of doing so. a smaller, but still very important role. Should the medals be brought back into use land. The Diocese of Cariboo began working on The Cariboo Coat of Arms is an old and official Lay Reader was a more informal title in the in order for us to honor and distinguish the great their coat of arms in 1914 at the first Synod and way that it was not set in stone what their duties Lay Ministers of our Territory? We need to find symbol of what the Diocese represented at that submitted a design to the B.C. and Yukon Church were and differed per parish and diocese. It was a way to recognize the significant groups and time. It embraced the ermine background, which Aid Society in England, where it was rejected more formal in the way they would present while people in our Territory. represented the fur trade, the caribou, and the until 1925 when it was modified to be less ornate. filling their roles because a Lay Reader would — Dale Drozda meeting of two rivers. The Coat of Arms wasn’t formally patented wear a medal around their neck while performing

A terrific example of teen engagement

Throughout the years, youth out- George. to ensure youth voter turnout once the youth people put good will first in the formation of reach programs have boomed and busted, it The year is 1955 and the chapter’s become eligible to vote. political thought as in, “I want to take care of seems the key to good youth programming is president is no other than a young Jim In my case, I did begin voting as soon as the people I am serving,” that tends to echo a passionate leaders and excited young people. Cruikshank. Other members include Ken possible, but my first exposure to political lot of the messages we learn in Church. Usually the programs have a focus such as Blackwood, Trudy Robbins, Gordon Crui- thought came in university because the high Because of the variety of youth programs art, nature or science. kshank, Mary-Jane Berdusco, Bev. Foot, Nita school’s student council became too much offered through parishes, it is unlikely that The focus of the youth program discussed Cochran, Staffie Shelest and Derek Noske. of a popularity contest so it got shut down. now we would devote a whole program to below is something parents now fear expos- Jim Cruikshank seems to have been fine Perhaps the idea of Teen Town and collabora- politics, but to encourage young people to ing their children to… politics! tuning his leadership skills from a young age. tive leadership on a smaller scale is more take on responsibility and leadership roles While organizing the Prince George files, Many people are no stranger to the useful than large scale political campaigns will inspire them to continue on a path and I had the pleasure of stumbling across a Vancouver Sun sponsored program, Teen for youth. become leaders in their parish and possibly program called Teen Town. Teen Town was Town, as it brought APCI’s very own admin- Having young people engage with decision the community as well. a province-wide movement in which groups istrative assistant, Barb, a rush of nostalgia making and democracy in smaller groups It is so important to value young voices of teenagers would gather and govern them- when she realized Abbotsford, too, had its and teaching good leadership skills is a more and allow them to express their desire to selves after the patterns of civic government. own chapter. effective and empowering alternative. This lead. Young people can take leadership Teen Town originated in the City of Pent- Engaging young people with politics is clearly worked with Teen Town as it pro- roles in their church committees, taking on icton in 1945 when a group of youth inter- something that might spark a bit of fear in duced a wonderful leader for the Diocese of tasks during Sunday Services, running for ested in starting a program such as this one today’s parents and youth leaders. People Cariboo. BCYAYM Council, participating in Sorrento approached Jack Hutchings, who was at the tend to leap to the worst possible scenario, Learning politics also teaches morals and Centre’s Leadership Experience and Adven- time a newspaper editor, with the idea. such as their children becoming tyrannical integrity in a way that is reflective in church ture Program, and running as a Youth Repre- The image at right is of a Teen Town chap- dictators, however it is very important to start values. sentative for Synod and other gatherings. ter at St. Michael’s and All Angels, Prince introducing political thought at a young age Although politics is quite secular, when — Dale Drozda From the archives: a Teen Town meeting in Prince George in 1955. Paying Homage to those who gave endlessly: The Women’s Auxiliary

The Anglican Church Women’s an hour of business to begin with then they to the shift of the role of women. In 1976, a women’s auxiliary. Men and young people while still making time to have healthy Auxiliary, today a smaller gem, was once would either have a discussion about an just 31.9 percent of women with children have been taking on a much more substan- friendships and discuss important topics a booming organization. Following suit interesting topic or have a guest speaker. under 16 were employed, compared to 72.9 tial role within the church. other than whatever business they had to. with other auxiliaries and doing all the work The discussions were not always theolog- percent of women in the year 2009 (Stats others couldn’t, the women did fundrais- ical, sometimes they were on news articles Canada, Labour Force Survey). Valuable lessons changing times ing, catering, knitting, children’s programs, or if someone went on a trip they shared Since more women are working, the divi- There are many lessons that should be Plenty of groups in the Church echo these young women and girls programs, cleaning, their experience to the group. An example is sion of unpaid labour outside of the home learnt from the Anglican Church Women: lessons from the Women’s Auxiliary. It is praying and more. a discussion about a Chatelaine article that (volunteer work) has shifted to be almost t Continuing education should be a prior- notable that in many parishes the Women’s What I find so exciting about the wom- suggested women were spending more time even per gender since 2010. ity; the ACW had guest speakers at almost Auxiliary continues to do remarkable work, en’s group is the combination of business, at fundraising social events than at church. In Canada, 47 percent of volunteers are every meeting. however, there is a shift to young people worship and socializing. This group also This discussion took place at a meeting in under the age of 15, which is very sig- t Mistreatment of workers/volunteers doing more volunteer work, women getting interests me because during the 1960s to 1969 and is particularly interesting because nificant even though there are 13.3 million should not be tolerated; the women were more paid jobs, and men taking on more 2000s they stay consistent with their prac- if a women’s magazine were to write the people who volunteer (Stats Canada, Volun- always very clear about when they felt volunteer work. tices and general purpose. same article today I do not believe it would teering in Canada). condescended or spoken down to, as people This meant the structuring of auxiliary The auxiliaries in the Diocese of Cariboo have the same impact as it had before What these statistics meant for the should be today. jobs had to shift to be inclusive of new were very efficient and effective despite the because it would not spark nearly as much Anglican Church Women is that the unpaid t Having fun and staying engaged is key; groups and accepting of past unpaid work- fact they had so many roles and responsi- controversy. labour became increasingly divided and it the Church Women were so productive ers (women) lightening their load to add bilities. For example, the Church Women of The shift in values and time dedicated is no longer plausible to call a group that because they didn’t stress too much. paid work to their agendas. Cleopas would have weekly meetings with to certain events and groups is significant handles so much of each parish’s activities t They made small goals and met them — Dale Drozda 26 The Anglican Link WINTER 2016

Above, Lay Minister Clive Granger and his wife Cheryl share in the joy of the baptism of their grandson Henry. Parents Bryce and Breanna Granger stand next to The Rev. Keith Dobyns. In the photo at left, Clive Granger in his vintage Fargo truck along with Rev. Keith Dobyns as they head off to the Alexis Creek service. Endings and beginnings e were sad- myself attended the LMWS other tasks, advertises, and dened to say St. peter’s Workshop on October 20 in makes up wonderful take- goodbye to Joan 100 Mile House. We enjoyed home activities for the chil- McLeod who, in our time learning about dren in the parish and those September,W suddenly left this Williams Lake Developing a Personal Rule of who attend Messy Church. world for a higher calling. Life by our presenter, Alexis On the Eve of Halloween A wonderful service was who bicycled across Canada Saunders, and our wonder- and another Messy Church held for her on October 1. this past summer, has returned ful lunch provided by the St. gathering, we carved Jack o’ Many family and friends home. Since then, his little Timothy’s ladies. lanterns, enjoyed different attended. Her husband Rev. grandson Henry was baptized ACW women spent a busy crafts, worship and ate togeth- Canon Alan MacLeod and at St. Peter’s. In the picture several months preparing for er. In one picture you will see Joan were instrumental and you will see The Rev. Keith their always-successful annual two of the children joining us worked very hard to complete Dobyns, Clive and Cheryl bazaar in November. for September’s theme: Thank the renovations to St. Peter’s. Granger, Bryce Granger and We are thankful for Cecelia you for the harvest. In the The dedication service, con- his wife Breanna. Newman who continues to foreground you can see some ducted by Jim Cruickshank, Yes, you guessed, that is contact our Prayer Chain for of the produce we grew this took place in 1996. After Clive Granger in his vintage special healing prayers. She, summer. retirement, Joan and Alan con- green truck along with the Norma Bos and Elaine Watt Our refugee family has tinued to reside in their home Rev. Keith Dobyns as they also provide healing prayers at arrived from Liberia and are on Kinglet, South Lakeside drive off to the Alexis Creek the back of the church during settling into their new home in where they created beautiful, Service on a Sunday in Sep- Sunday Worship. Canada very well. fruitful gardens. tember. We are also thankful for Clive Granger, one of our Clive, along with Brian Jen Johnson, our hard work- Submitted by Jeanie Vant Lay Ministers, and the one LaPointe, Bill Watt and ing secretary, who among her St. Peter’s, Williams Lake A scene from September’s “Thank you for the harvest” Messy Church. Intentional community starts brewery on the Island A new-monastic community in the Mobile giving is likely to become an into an indoor playground last year. The diocese of B.C. has formed a team for canada briefs increasingly popular way of making area, says Anna Haines, has a scarcity of making beer and other beverages to support donations, Scanlon says, especially with places for children to play indoors. its ministry. younger generations. But it is not only fast They surveyed the community and found The Emmaus Community, a ministry Rob Crosby-Shearer says the beer will be and simple for donors—it is also easier for that almost 40 percent of respondents of the diocese, this summer launched brewed with the contemplative prayer, and organizations to process, she says. said they would probably use the indoor the Abbey Beverage Collective, which respect for local ecology and economy, that “Mobile giving offers one of the easi- playground every week if it were built. will brew beer as well as teas and other monks have traditionally shown. est, most convenient ways to give to the They also met with the town of Grand Bay- non-alcoholic drinks. The project, led by “Though we’re not traditional monks or mission and ministry of your church,” she Westfield about the project, and discussed the community’s two co-priors, the Rev. Trappists, we do hope to brew in this same says. “It eliminates the hassle of having the idea with the local community and the Meagan Crosby-Shearer and the Rev. Rob countercultural spirit,” he says. to remember to bring a cheque or cash to congregation. Crosby-Shearer, is being assisted by both Monks have been brewing beer since as Sunday morning services and events.” Last May, the diocesan council approved the Anglican and United churches. early as the sixth century AD. — Crosstalk a $12,000 grant to fund architectural and Under the mentorship of the Rev. Craig — Diocesan Post engineering plans to help show off the Hiebert, incumbent at St. Mary the Virgin, N.B. church plans plan’s potential. Fundraising for the project Oak Bay, B.C., and an experienced brewer, Diocese of Ottawa churches indoor playground began the following month. More recently, the collective brewed its first test batch of embrace ‘mobile giving’ A church in the diocese of Fredericton is a local construction firm donated 33 hours beer this June: St. Alban’s Ale — a Tripel, A number of churches in the diocese of undertaking a $680,000 project to turn cur- of work helping determine the feasibility of or strong ale inspired by the beers made by Ottawa have started to accept donations rently unused building space into an indoor floor plans. Organizers also hope to receive Trappist monks in Belgium. The collective through smartphones and other mobile play park for local children. some government funding for the project, hopes also to offer a lighter Wit beer and devices. The Church of the Resurrection, in which is slated to be complete by 2018. possibly also a St. Nicholas Cherry Punch Trinity Anglican Church, in Ottawa, has Grand Bay, N.B., was built when a number The couple hopes the playground will Ale for Christmas. been using Tithe.ly, a mobile app specially of parishes in the area amalgamated more be a blessing for the community. “People The community is now trying to procure designed for church donations, for one than a decade ago. But its back space was aren’t coming in to be evangelized, but the equipment it will need to start regular year, says Jane Scanlon, the diocese’s stew- never finished, and has remained largely through friendships, rubbing shoulders with production, and is hoping for $8,000 in ardship development officer. A number of unused. The church’s current rector, the us — I feel like that’s how we’re living the donations. It is also working on perfecting other churches in the diocese are now start- Rev. Mike Caines, says he and his wife, Kingdom in our area,” she says. its beverages, licensing and marketing. ing to use the app, she says. Anna, got the idea for turning this space — The New Brunswick Anglican WINTER 2016 The Anglican Link 3 7 >>> small victories by anne lamott ‘The human spirit is irrepressible’ all has been a busy time here at Grace Grace Church, as many pro- grams have resumed after aF relaxing summer. church Friday morning Bible studies are taking place at Jan and Carol Prince George Ullstrom’s home. There will also be a book study taking place on Thursday evenings. We will be discussing Small Victories by Anne Lamott. In this book, Anne writes about faith, family, and community in essays that are irreverent and wise. These sto- ries are profound and hilarious, honest and unexpected, and proof that the human spirit is irrepress- ible. Susannah and David Pow organized a work bee where the gardens were put to bed for the winter, bulbs were planted, and a general yard clean-up took place. We had a Pet Blessing on Octo- ber 2nd, which was well attended by parishioners and their four -legged friends. The five dogs enjoyed the time of fellowship, but the cat and the rabbit were a little skeptical. The church was beautifully decorated by the altar guild for our Thanksgiving services. There was an abundance of flowers and autumn decorations, and lots of food was donated. The food was later given to the Salvation Army for distribution to those in need. We anticipate a busy and won- derful Advent as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour. We wish you all a blessed Christmas season.

Submitted by Barb Ellison Grace Church, Prince George

Top left, Jean Miller helps clean up the church garden in preparation for winter. Top right, Peter Zimmer presides at the Pet Blessing at Grace Church. Lower right, David Pow rakes a colourful bounty of leaves before the snow flies. Lower left, the altar at Grace Church on Thanksgiving Sunday. Parish experiences fellowship, mission work and sadness

I’m sure some of you have musicians together for an eve- read of the sudden death of a St. peter’s ning of musical delight. young man after a wedding Well, I’m just packing away celebration in Kelowna. Such a Monte Creek Halloween decorations from devastating blow for one of our our fall bonfire held Oct. 29. No rain but a little wind which blew congregation-to lose a son to an think of all the good that comes most of us inside quickly after overdose. Paula is a woman of of collecting those nickels and roasting our wieners over the faith and is girding herself with dimes — the women whose fire. Our senses were assailed that faith to bear this terrible lives are changed by our small by mulled apple juice and hot loss and to make her son’s death change. Thank you to St. chocolate-with marshmallows serve as a reminder to all young George’s for hosting the service. of course. It’s such a great time people to not even try drugs, It is always fun to join you. Now of fellowship with St. Paul’s and especially now that fentanyl we look forward to your Moose St. George’s, and we thank them has entered the picture. Paula dinner. for their support. Hopefully we brought Paul and his brother We appreciated Jo-Lynn will have our Cowboy Service at to church on Mother’s Day Forbes coming to our guild the end of November, so we can and they were both such good meeting to speak to us of the use up the left-over wieners and sports, donning aprons, serving Out of the Cold program. We buns to go with the baked beans. the ladies and doing the karaoke hope to support them again this We all feel so blessed to be thing. It was such fun and a year with physical help and part of the family of The People lovely memory of those two funds. The concert put on at St. of the Territory. Blessings to all young men. Paul’s to support the Out of the of you. We have counted up all Cold program was tremendous. our least coin and taken it to What a great job Gail Ovington Submitted by Phil Churchill the Least Coin Service at St. did to bring all those wonderful Some of the sights at the fall bonfire held at St. Peter’s on Oct. 29, shared in fellowship George’s. It is wonderful to St. Peter’s, Monte Creek with parishioners from St. George’s and St. Paul’s. 28 The Anglican Link WINTER 2016 A Christmas orange & other stories I’d like to tell you a story my grand- disbelief, but she assured me that was all mother told me when I was six or seven each child would receive for Christmas. years old. We had gone to her home for “The headmaster of the orphanage Thanksgiving dinner and the drive was was stern and thought Christmas to be a rather a long one. I had filled the time bother. So on Christmas Eve, when he with making a list of all the things that I caught the little girl creeping down the wanted for Christmas that year. stairs to catch a peek at the much-heard- Later that evening after I was ready for of Christmas tree, he declared the little bed, I showed the list to my grandmother. girl would not receive her Christmas After she read it, she said, “My goodness, orange because she had been so curious that really is a long list!” Then she picked as to disobey the rules. The little girl ran me up and set me on her lap in the big back to her room broken-hearted and rocking chair and told me this story: crying at her terrible fate. “Once there was a little girl who came “The next morning as the other children to live in an orphanage in Denmark” (My were going down to breakfast, the little grandmother was from Denmark, so this girl stayed in her bed. She couldn’t stand story might even be true.) “As Christmas the thought of seeing the others receive “It was then that she found how each What an example of the true mean- grew near, the other children began telling their gift when there would be none for child had taken one section from their ing of Christmas those orphan children the little girl about the beautiful Christ- her. orange and given it to her so that she, too, displayed that Christmas morning. How I mas tree that would appear in the huge “Later, as the children came back would have a Christmas orange.” wish the world, as a whole would display downstairs hall on Christmas morning. upstairs, the little girl was surprised to be How I loved this story! I would ask my that same kind of Christ-like concern for After their usual, plain breakfast, each handed a napkin. As she carefully opened grandmother to tell it to me over and over others, not just at Christmas, but through- child would be given their one and only it, there to her disbelief was an orange all as I grew up. Every Christmas, as I pull out the year. Christmas gift; small, single orange.” peeled and sectioned.” a big, juicy orange from my stocking, I Author unknown I looked up at my grandmother in “How could this be?” she asked. think of this story. MotivateUs.com The perfect gift Golden

As a young child I can always would ever find that “perfect” gift. I remember running down the steps decided to try the local mall one last on Christmas morning and looking time. Maybe I had missed a store slippers around the tree for the biggest box. I or new merchandize had just hit the always believed that within the big- racks and shelves. It was only four days before Christ- gest box lied the most expensive gift But as I quietly passed from one mas. The spirit of the season hadn’t yet and best gift. store to the next, nothing attracted caught up with me, even though cars But as time works its magic on the my eye. Somewhat defeated, I slowly packed the parking lot of our local dis- mind and soul of a young man, I soon made my way to the mall exit. But count store. realized that each and every gift was before I could reach the doors, I sud- Inside the store, it was worse. Shop- special, unique, and meaningful. denly found that “perfect” gift. ping carts and last minute shop- In fact, those presents that I remem- No, this gift was not found in a pers jammed the aisles. Why did ber most are the gifts that came fancy and expensive department store. I come today? I wondered. directly from the heart, such as one of It will not be wrapped in pretty Christ- My feet ached almost as much my mother’s handmade sweaters or mas paper and adorned with ribbons as my head. My list contained scarves. Christmas truly is not about and bows. Actually, this gift doesn’t names of several people who the gift itself, but rather the thought have a receipt and can’t be taken back. claimed they wanted nothing but I behind the gift! So, where did I find this “perfect” gift knew their feelings would be hurt if This Christmas I have already been and more importantly what is it? didn’t buy them anything. blessed to receive the most beautiful I found it in the eyes of an elderly Buying for someone who had every- and amazing present in the world, my couple holding hands, I heard it in the thing and deploring the high cost of girlfriend Angela. playful words between a grandfather items, I considered gift-buying anything But I know the true meaning and grandson, and I saw it in the but fun. Hurriedly, I filled my shopping of Christmas is found in the word actions of a proud new mother. cart with last minute items and proceeded “giving.” So, this Christmas I prom- Yes, the gift is love. So, Angela, this to the long checkout lines. I picked the ised myself to search and find the Christmas I give to you my love and shortest but it looked as if it would mean most incredible gift for this most trust that you will always keep it with at least a 20 minute wait. a soft sob broke from the little girl. “But incredible girl. you. In front of me were two small children Jesus would have loved these shoes, “ I spent many days searching the Merry Christmas Angela. I love — a boy of about five and a younger girl. she cried. crowded stores and scanning numer- you. The boy wore a ragged coat. Enormously “Well, we’ll go home and work some ous holiday catalogues, but nothing By Joseph M. Rebecky large, tattered tennis shoes jutted far out more,” he said. “Don’t cry. We’ll come seemed to stand out. As Christmas MotivateUs.com in front of his much-too- short jeans. He back.” quickly approached I wondered if I clutched several crumpled dollar bills Quickly I handed $3 to the cashier. in his grimy hands. The girl’s clothing These children had waited in line resembled her brother’s. Her head was for a long time. And, after all, it was a matted mass of curly hair. Reminders Christmas. Suddenly a pair of arms of an evening meal showed on her small came around me and a small voice said, face. “Thank you lady.” She carried a beautiful pair of shiny, “What did you mean when you said gold house slippers. As the Christmas Jesus would like the shoes?” I asked. music sounded in the store’s stereo The boy answered, “Our mommy is system, the girl hummed along, off-key sick and going to heaven. Daddy said but happily. she might go before Christmas to be When we finally approached the with Jesus.” The girl spoke, “My Sunday checkout register, the girl carefully school teacher said the streets in heaven placed the shoes on the counter. She are shiny gold, just like these shoes.” treated them as though they were a trea- “Won’t mommy be beautiful walking sure. on those streets to match these shoes?” The clerk rang up the bill. “That will My eyes flooded as I looked into her be $6.09,” she said. The boy laid his tear streaked face. “Yes” I answered, “I crumpled dollars atop the stand while he am sure she will.” searched his pockets. He finally came up Silently I thanked God for using these with $3.12. “I guess we will have to put children to remind me of the true spirit of them back, “ he bravely said. giving. “We will come back some other time, Author Unknown maybe tomorrow.” With that statement, MotivateUs.com