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Bishop dedicates the new stained-glass window featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Rev. Florence Li Tim-Oi at Grace Church on-the-Hill in Toronto. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON New window lets light in ‘Two heroes of faith’ shown in stained glass

BY STUART MANN parishioners Bettie and Mark Tul- lis. In the spring of 2019, they ap- AMIDST the gloom of COVID-19, proached Canon Walker with the Grace Church on-the-Hill in To- idea of a new stained-glass window ronto has found a beautiful way that would depict people of faith to let the light in. who were not White. On Sept. 27, the church dedicated “We looked around our church a new stained-glass window that and saw a lot of White faces in the community in Hong Kong during Canada and served as an assistant human rights abuses. He won the depicts two prominent figures of windows,” recalls Canon Walker. the Second World War. She became priest in the Diocese of Toronto, Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. the Anglican Communion – Arch- “That’s not unusual for a lot of the first woman to be ordained to where she spent the remainder of The window at Grace Church was bishop Desmond Tutu and the Rev. churches in Toronto. But that’s the priesthood in the Anglican her life. Trinity College awarded made by Robt. McCausland Ltd. Florence Li Tim-Oi. not our context anymore. There is Communion on Jan. 25, 1944. Her her an honorary doctorate degree of Toronto, which has been mak- The life-sized window, located incredible diversity and multicul- ordination sparked outrage in the in 1991. She died the following year ing stained-glass windows since high in the chancel, casts a blue turalism in this city, our neighbour- Church and she later resigned her at the age of 84 and is memorialized 1857. The company’s windows are light on the floor as the sun moves hood and our parish as well, and licence though not her priest’s in the Church’s liturgical calendar in many churches in the diocese. across the southern sky. we wanted to reflect that.” orders. on Feb. 26, the date of her death. Canon Walker says most of the “It is wonderful to be worship- It didn’t take long for the church After the war, she studied theol- Archbishop Tutu, the former stained-glass windows in Grace ping together again with these two to choose Archbishop Tutu and ogy in Beijing, but all churches in Archbishop of Cape Town, was one Church were made by the company, heroes of faith shining down upon the Rev. Florence Li Tim-Oi for China were closed from 1958 to 1974 of the leaders of the anti-apartheid but the latest one is extra special. us, calling us courageously to live the window. “These are two people and she was deemed a counter- struggle in South Africa and was “This one stands out, particularly up to our Christian ideals in these who changed our Church globally,” revolutionary. She was forced to later appointed by President Nel- now, for it signals a new and deeper turbulent times,” says the Rev. he says. work on a farm, then in a factory son Mandela to preside over the consciousness of our story as An- Canon Peter Walker, incumbent. Born in 1907, the Rev. Florence and undergo political re-education. country’s historic Truth and Recon- glican Christians, reminding us of The windows are a gift from Li Tim-Oi served the Anglican In retirement, she immigrated to ciliation Commission, investigating Continued on Page 9

A TRIBUTE TO BISHOP FENTY – SEE PAGE 5 2 TheAnglican NEWS November 2020 Local run spreads across Canada Founder passed away in June

BY ALLAN McKEE

AFTER 10 years, the annual Schomb- erg Country Run has expanded beyond the boundaries of this southern Ontario town and spread across Canada. And, in a curious way, it’s because of COVID-19. When the pandemic hit and the lockdown came, the organ- izers knew they couldn’t have everyone run the same route at the same time, so they opted for a virtual run. That meant anyone could participate anywhere. With people participating or support- ing the run from as far away as The Rev. Sheilagh Ashworth, who died in June, tends to her bees in 2017. At Saskatchewan, New Brunswick right, organizers of this year’s run outside St. Mary Magdalene, Schomberg. and British Columbia, the virtual From left, Lisa Vien, Geoff Peat and Bishop . PHOTOS BY MICHAEL run became a surprising success. HUDSON AND THE SCHOMBERG COUNTRY RUN “In some ways, it has eliminated a lot of logistical issues and be- their church. At the time, less than “She was absolutely horrified at cause it’s virtual, we’ve had people one per cent of the town attended Pikangikum First Nation possibly participating or supporting all over church. So, if they’re not going to being the suicide capital of the the place,” says Bishop George church, she asked herself, what are world,” Carol Ann Trabert, who Elliott, interim priest-in-charge they doing instead? And how can has helped organize the run for of the Parish of Lloydtown, which the church engage with them in 10 years, says. “The water was so organizes the run each year. “It’s activities they are already doing? bad, you couldn’t even bathe in it.” kind of opened it up in a nice way.” “What do people do religiously One way to support the First With 108 participants, many of in our town?” she asked at the Nation was to help it address its whom were whole families reg- time. “We thought about it and infrastructure needs. The funds for all people. That’s what called run was in commemoration of istering as one participant, the came to the conclusion that run- raised by the run, along with ad- her to ministry in the first place,” the Rev. Sheilagh Ashworth and run exceeded its participation ning is something that people in ditional funds from the Primate’s Geoff Peat, another long-time run her commitment to Indigenous from 2019. Schomberg do religiously.” World Relief and Development organizer, says. issues and reconciliation. All the The annual run was started 10 In the first nine years, the run Fund, supported it to secure an im- Before she died, she asked that proceeds went towards supporting years ago by the then-incumbent raised over $50,000, which was proved water source and run safe the run organizers raise funds for Toronto Urban Native Ministry. of the Parish of Lloydtown, the Rev. shared between Pikangikum First water to houses on the reserve. the Toronto Urban Native Ministry. “She was the original inspiration Sheilagh Ashworth, who died this Nation, an Ojibwe First Nation lo- The commitment to supporting “She said ‘Don’t stop the run. and we wanted her to be part of the past June from cancer. cated in Northern Ontario, and the Indigenous communities to access Give everything to them,’” Ms. 10th anniversary,” Mr. Peat says. At the diocese’s 2018 Synod, the Parish of Lloydtown. When they safe water and address environ- Trabert says. The organizers raised $20,000, Rev. Sheilagh Ashworth spoke started the run in 2010, Pikangikum mental issues came from the Rev. The organizing committee want- which will be matched by Faith- about how she started the run had the highest suicide rate in the Sheilagh Ashworth seeing these ed to fulfill her wish and honour Works for a total donation of to engage the Schomberg com- world, and the same population as as central to her ministry. her legacy. In recognition of her $40,000 to the Toronto Urban Na- munity and invite newcomers to Schomberg. “She was a person who cared immense contribution, this year’s tive Ministry.

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Bishop Andrew Asbil (centre) joins five newly ordained transitional deacons after their ordination service at St. James Cathedral on Sept. 13. They are, front row from left, the Rev. Andrew Colman, the Rev. Jonathan Galles, the Rev. Gerlyn Henry, the Rev. Andrew Johnson and the Rev. Maria Ling. Also taking part in the service were, back row from left, the Very Rev. Stephen Vail, the Rev. Canon Janet Read-Hockin, and the Rev. Canon Lucy Reid. For more photos, see Page 4. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

Bishop Asbil consecrates the Rev. Andrew Colman. The Rev. Gerlyn Henry takes part in the celebration of the Eucharist.

The Rev. Jonathan Galles and the ordained deacons.

Nicholas Bradford-Ewart live streams the service for viewers at home. The Rev. Maria Ling is vested by the Rev. Canon Janet Read-Hockin and the Very Rev. Stephen Vail. 4 TheAnglican November 2020 4 TheAnglican COMMENT June 2017 RaiseOur Faith-Our up your head, Hope look, is changing listen lives

od is good! It is a privi- do we learn from other Anglican traditions TheAnglican came across a pastoral let- goals to meet parish capital needs and did lege and an honour for ARCHBISHOP’SBISHOP’S OPINION DIARY around the globe, including differing models The Anglican is published under ter from the Bishop of spectacularly well. Taking that into account, me to be serving God, of clerical ministry, raising up and equipping the authority of the Bishop of Toronto Toronto to the clergy and BYBAyRCHBISHOP Bishop RiscyllaCOLIN JOHNSON Shaw at least $50 million in new funds has been in this time, in this lay leaders, resource-sharing and shifting and the Incorporated Synod of the Glaity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- Diocese of Toronto. Opinions expressed in place.I Recently having been into right-sized budgets and programs? What cant fundraising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular called to consider ministry this uncertainty. connections do we have, and what innovations The Anglican are not necessarily those of proposed a graduated sched- back has been astounding. It makes a differ- offerings and FaithWorks contributions. the editor or the publisher. elsewhere, I undertook a pro- There is hard work to be done, and being can we bring about? What were we “not ready ule of offerings to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. cess of discernment in which present to listen and respond builds relation- for” in March, that now needs our flexibility, substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor I learned much, both about myself and from ships. “The kinship of God is where everyone intentionality and faith-filled creativity? vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new wise and experienced stewards of our faith. matters,” from Gregory Boyle. Listen to Coming out of COVID-19, we will need to Address all editorial material to: diocese by a member of their parish “to vide episcopal care for regular and reserve mission, support vulnerable people in Wisdom arrives, sometimes when sought, God’s call in your life and learn everything The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’sre-discover name. what More it is than to live, that, worship though, and it has from many places – and an abundance has you can. God knows you and loves you work in the neighbourhood. What will be 135 Adelaide Street East habitants to devote a small portion of what personnel across the country. It only became helped build relationships between people, al- Toronto, Ontario M5C 1L8 come my way in these past months. As we already (really!). Be bold in faith and see our new identities as disciples, as Church? 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How butment the of allocations your peace. continue Amen. and the mission The Anglican Church hold regional circles where clergy and lay While not every parish participated, the vast God invites us to share is still on our leaders could come together for mutual majority did – and achieved more than many doorsteps. As my first paragraph noted, this In the Anglican Communion: learning, support and refreshment. So far, 276 had thought possible. Some of the parishes was not the first financial campaign, nor will A global community of 70 have participated from half a dozen dioceses. did not formally join the OFOH project be- it be the last – the work of the Church is not million Anglicans in 64,000 Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000. The Dio- cause they were already in the midst of sub- over. Let us continue onwards in faith and in congregations in 164 countries. cese of the Arctic, for instance, brought peo- stantial funding efforts. Others added to their hope. Archbishop of Canterbury: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Lambeth Palace, London, England SE1 7JU. In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and north to the broad inviting smile, and engaging with persons on the street cor- BISHOP’S OPINION Arctic Ocean. firm handshake and ner or drop-in centre as he was with persons the word “welcome” BY BISHOP serving in public office. Primate: are the memories we One of the challenges he faced was the The Most Rev. , A 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 Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 Toronto, in the summer of candidate for executive assistant and of the Church. On leaving office, he officiated Tel: 416-924-9192 1997. I was beginning my min- archdeacon. The position had become vacant in a same-gender marriage, for which he had In the Diocese of Toronto: istry as the incumbent of St. Joseph of when Archdeacon was elected to be disciplined by his diocesan bishop, who A community of 254 congregations in 210 Nazareth, Bramalea. suffragan bishop. I was surprised when he was once his archdeacon, executive assistant parishes covering 26,000 square When we entered his office, there was a met with me just before the clergy conference and suffragan bishop. In receiving the admoni- kilometers. Of the nearly 5 million people warmth and genuineness experienced by both that year and offered me the position. tion, he told his successor in office that he ex- who live within the diocesan boundaries, of us in our first meeting with Bishop Finlay. It was a privilege and distinct honour to pected nothing less from him and that he was 376,000 claim to be affiliated with the He was very interested in getting to know us serve as his executive assistant and archdea- exercising his episcopal ministry responsibly. Anglican Church, with about 80,000 people and our young family. We shared the stories con. I got to know Terry even better and I believe that Archbishop Terence was lead- identified on the parish rolls. The diocese of our Christian journeys and family life. It learned much from him. I witnessed the depth ing the diocese in the direction of being more is home to many ethnic and language- was a pleasure to engage with him and have a of his faith and his concern for every parish in welcoming to those who were vulnerable, based congregations, including African, sense of the pastoral care and support he of- the diocese. He showed compassion, particu- marginalized, voiceless and in the minority. Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, fered clergy and their families. I had no idea larly for the marginalized and minorities in He made a very significant difference in the Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of Toronto has a large population of Ordinandsthat six years enter later St. James I would Cathedral be working for their closely ordination theservice Church as transitional and in the deacons wider community.on Sept. 13. Afterwards, life friends of the and Diocese family members of Toronto. join Itthe is Rev. not Mariasurpris- Ling aboriginal peoples. (bottomwith him left) as and his theexecutive Rev. Gerlyn assistant Henry. andPHOTOS BY MICHAEL ArchbishopHUDSON Finlay was very disciplined in ing, therefore, to hear and read the very com- Archdeacon of York. his work. He worked long hours and paid at- plimentary reflections that many have shared Bishop of Toronto: I got to know Terry, as he was affectionate- tention to detail, thoroughly reading docu- about their experiences of him. He exercised a The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil ly called, when I became a member of the Pos- ments, letters or any material needed for servant ministry throughout his ordained life, tulancy Committee and a regional dean. He meetings. It was also evident that he cared and for that we give thanks to God for his ex- York-Credit Valley: The Rt. Rev. gave wise counsel and offered good insight in- deeply for the wider Church and appreciated ample. I was privileged and honoured to have to challenging matters facing the Church. His the importance of ecumenical relationships. had the opportunity to know him as my bish- Trent-Durham: was a calming voice and a non-anxious pres- One of the qualities I admired about Terry op, mentor and friend. The Church has been The Rt. Rev. ence. He offered strong episcopal leadership was his willingness to make time for people. blessed to have had him as a faithful bishop. in the diocese, both pastorally and morally. He He made himself available to clergy and laity He will be missed and leaves a legacy of ex- York-Scarborough: was a model of deep faith and prayerful who needed to meet with him. I was often emplary leadership, humility, compassion and The Rt. Rev. thoughtfulness, and was genuinely concerned asked to join him in meetings with others, profound faith. We are grateful to his family York-Simcoe: about the well-being of the clergy and laity and it was evident that he always listened in- for having shared him with the Church and The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty under his episcopal leadership. tently. Terry was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. Archbishop Terence Finlay back to his Cre- 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- Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 with him. I thought I was going to be invited humility. He engaged with people in all sta- perienced of him. May he rest in peace and 1-800-668-8932/416-363-6021 to sit on another committee of the diocese. He tions of life. He was as comfortable talking rise with Christ in glory. Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca November 2020 COMMENT TheAnglican 5 It was a joy and honour to stand with him

BY THE REV. CANON not afraid, however, as a leader, to take a DR. STEPHEN FIELDS principled stand on any issue when that stand has to be taken. pril 6, 2013 was an His episcopal ministry in the diocese, historic day in the and in the episcopal area of York-Simcoe life of the Anglican in particular, reflected the truth of these AChurch of Canada. testimonies. Many clergy in our episcopal On that day, the then Ven. area have been magnanimous in their sat- Peter DeCourcy Fenty, Archdeacon of isfaction with his forthright and business- York and Executive Assistant to the Arch- like approach to matters that demanded bishop of Ontario and Bishop of Toronto, his attention, and with the sincerity was elected a bishop of the Church. He exhibited in his pastoral ministry as their was ordained and consecrated for the bishop. office on June 22, 2013, becoming the first On a personal level, our relationship Black person to be elected to this office in goes back to 1977, when he came to my the Anglican Church of Canada. home parish in Barbados, St. Patrick, Bishop Peter, a native of Barbados and as rector, a few months before I entered a graduate of Codrington College, the seminary. Peter was the preacher at my University of the West Indies, and Huron ordination to the diaconate in 1981 and College, was ordained a deacon on June was the officiating minister at my mar- 11, 1975, and a priest later that year. riage to Lucy in 1984. Prior to coming to Canada, he exercised When our family arrived in Toronto his priestly ministry in Barbados, serving in 1993, he and his family drove from as rector of the churches of St. Patrick’s Montreal to meet us at the airport. We (with St. Bartholomew), Christ the King walked closely together in Barbados and and St. Matthias, and at the highest level Bishop Peter Fenty, the area bishop of York-Simcoe, is retiring at the end of November. PHOTO BY even closer after he was called to Toronto. in the councils of the diocese. His service MICHAEL HUDSON I stood with him through the episcopal to the wider community included work- elections in which he offered himself for ing as a part-time teacher in secondary Council of Quebec. In Toronto, he served an extremely good facilitator. He’s able to higher service. It was a joy and honour to schools, guest tutor at Erdiston Teachers’ on the board of directors for Leap of Faith go into a whole variety of situations, listen stand with him when he was made a bish- Training College, and part-time tutor at Together (LOFT) Community Services. carefully to what’s going on, and help both op in God’s Church and to welcome him to the Barbados Community College. He was Writing about him prior to his election analyze it and build a group of people Holy Trinity, Thornhill, the next day, when also the deputy chairman of the Board of as bishop, his nominators said, “Peter who are able to address issues. He’s able he celebrated his first Eucharist as bishop, Management of the Barbados Community will bring distinct gifts to the College of to build bridges between different groups pronouncing his first episcopal blessing College and a radio talk show host. Bishops. In addition to being a consensus of people. He’s a very pastoral person. He on the faithful in his episcopal area. I know of the admiration and love the builder, he is not afraid to take prophetic listens well and prays with people and Our wives share the same vocation as Anglican community had for him. To this stands on issues of importance in both the helps them in times of trouble and helps educators, at one time working in the day, members of my home parish still Church and the larger society. His con- them celebrate their joys.” same institution. Our children attended speak highly of him. Christian or not, An- siderable experience working with ethnic I have been a witness to his outstand- the same daycare and school in Barbados. glican or not, most Barbadians recognized and racial communities has provided him ing service to God and God’s people They are like siblings whose relationship his potential and leadership qualities and with a unique lens with which to advocate throughout his ministry. Peter has spent mirrors that of their parents. We have spoke expectantly about episcopal min- for and work with the many different peo- a considerable amount of time sharing in vacationed together. We have prayed istry in his future. There were those who ples that make up the increasing multicul- the ministry to and with young people. together. Much to my amazement, people, longed for his return as their bishop. tural population of our city and Church.” He placed great emphasis on pastoral on occasion, have confused Fr. Fields with In Canada, he was the rector of St. Following his election, Archbishop Colin visitation and was very supportive of Fr. Fenty. What an honour to be mistaken Lawrence, Montreal, and St. Joseph of Johnson said “Bishop-elect Fenty will all who sought his pastoral care. As the for “Fr. Fenty”! Nazareth, Bramalea in the Diocese of bring a wide variety of gifts and a depth of good preacher that he is, he articulates My family joins me and the rest of our Toronto. Mirroring his ministry in Bar- experience to the job. Peter is a wonder- the love and compassion of God in a way Church in wishing Bishop Peter and his bados, he served at the highest levels of ful, passionate preacher. He’s been trained that reflects his deep knowledge of the wife, Angela, every blessing in his retire- the Church in Canada and contributed to in a tradition of taking the scripture and Bible and that moves his hearers to re- ment. the development of the wider community. making it relevant to people’s lives, and spond in joy to the Lord. As a consensus While serving in Montreal, he was a mem- of building enthusiasm and encouraging builder, he is always willing to allow for The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields is the ber of the board of the Black Community people to engage with their faith. Peter is full participation in or on any issue. He is incumbent of Holy Trinity, Thornhill. Leave a gift of encouragement

n the weeks following or stocks or life insurance. Gifts made ing to our estate inclines us to confront the birth of our first THE STEWARD from our accumulated assets are a won- our own mortality and, for most of us, child, my wife and I had By Peter Misiaszek derful way to encourage and expand the myself included, it is something we would Iour will drawn up. Being mission of the Church for generations to rather put off. But ultimately, we all must in our early 30s, we had come. deal with the reality that life in this world little in the way of material cide with the wishes of the deceased. For Making a gift of encouragement – ei- comes to an end. possessions, but we wanted example, no gifts will be made to friends ther in a will or while living – seems like a As Christians, we believe that there is to be certain that our son’s or the Church or a favourite charity, no relatively new concept in the Church, but something beyond the here and now. Plan- interests would be cared for. Several matter how much it meant to the indi- it is as old as the Church itself. In the New ning for how a lifetime of dreams, hopes years later, when we purchased a new vidual during their lifetime. Testament, Acts 4 tells the story of a man and memories is properly distributed home (and with three kids in tow), we By making a will, an individual can named Joseph, a native of Cyprus, selling following our passing is an important part amended our will again to reflect guardi- choose their own beneficiaries, based on a field that belonged to him and giving of the legacy we leave behind. anship and to ensure that our possessions existing and potential financial needs as the proceeds to the apostles for them to I urge you to make your will if you have would be distributed according to our well as their relationships. Furthermore, distribute the money as needed. The apos- not done so, or to review it if you have wishes should something unfortunate items of sentimental value can be given to tles gave Joseph a new name, Barnabas, one. When you do, please consider a gift happen to us. beneficiaries who are specifically named which means “son of encouragement” in of encouragement to your parish, the Having a will drawn up is no big deal, in a will, thus avoiding conflict between Hebrew. Diocese or to FaithWorks. Even a person yet surprisingly only 50 per cent of Cana- family members. Each one of us can be a son or daughter of modest means often has a considerable dians have one. In fact, most Canadians We are all familiar with the gifts we of encouragement through the gifts we estate when property and insurance are are hardly aware of the need to get one, give to the Church through our weekly leave for the Church to be distributed considered. A gift to the Church can also and only do so when faced with situations offering, pre-authorized giving or to when we pass on. help reduce your taxes. But more impor- such as an overseas trip or an unexpected some other special offering or fundraiser. Estate planning is something most peo- tantly, it will help sustain the good work illness. These gifts normally come from our ple approach with apprehension because you have supported over a lifetime and If a person dies in Ontario without a current incomes. We are less familiar it forces us to consider intimate details of enable new ministry to flourish because will, the current law determines who is to with the many ways we can give to the our lives with lawyers, financial plan- of your generosity. receive the accumulated assets and the Church and its ministry from the assets ners, family members and sometimes our amount of any inheritance. The distribu- we have accumulated over the course of clergy. It is not easy to talk about end-of- Peter Misiaszek is the diocese’s director of tion of assets may not necessarily coin- our lifetimes – assets such as real estate life issues. Grappling with matters relat- Stewardship Development. 6 TheAnglican INTERVIEW November 2020 I am open to where the Holy Spirit leads me

Greg Lane is the lay pastoral care coordi- other occasions by participating in roles nator at St. Philip, Etobicoke, coordinat- such as server, crucifer, chalice bearer, ing and helping to train a team of eight intercessor and lay anointer for healing lay pastoral care members in the parish. services.

My responsibilities include coordinat- I am not exactly sure where I will be in ing visits within the parish, visiting, five years. However, I am being consid- organizing meetings, providing some ered as a candidate for the diaconate and, training and ensuring that our team if I am able, would like to serve the parish members meet the diocese’s Screening in the role of a deacon. Professionally, I in Faith requirements. I also coordinate hope to be working in a hospital or long- with the incumbent on pastoral care team term care setting as a spiritual care pro- matters, lead prayer at meetings, and vider. I hope to be able to combine my pro- assist any team member with their own fessional development and interest along pastoral needs. with diaconal ministry to provide care for those in need or who need support During the COVID-19 pandemic, I for social justice. However, I am open to have been working on coordinating where the Holy Spirit leads me and do not telephone visits for all parishioners see this as all set in stone. It comes down who are not able to connect to church to what God really needs and wants me to through the Internet or otherwise. do, and that is why I am in a discernment We have ongoing telephone visits with process at this time. The most important persons and families and have helped thing for me in this process is to be gentle them with pastoral concerns and stay- and open and self-compassionate about ing connected to the parish. I am excited the journey. about the new training that will be offered by the diocese in the future for lay pasto- My favourite passage from scripture is ral care, as this will lead to high quality John 13:1-17, Jesus washing his disci- pastoral care. ples’ feet. This is my favourite passage and image because it reminds me of The best part of my ministry is working what I am to do in my ministry – to serve with people, both those we visit and my Greg Lane others with care, empathy, compassion, fellow lay pastoral care team members. to bring about peace, wholeness, and I find it very rewarding to be able to offer in ambulance and emergency care from in an evangelical United Church setting. justice. This reminds me that my calling coordination, support and care to those in Humber College as well as an Hon. BA. in Eventually, I found that this expression of is to be a servant and follow the way of need, and to our team members as well. Fine Art from the University of Guelph. faith did not work for me, and today I am Christ as he demonstrates here to the The worst part is paperwork. There can Today I am working at completing my developing a contemplative, sacramental disciples. Servanthood is a challenging be a lot of paper to organize, and keeping Masters of Pastoral Studies at Emmanuel and incarnational faith. My faith journey role but a rewarding one that needs some track of it all can be a challenge at times. College, which is part of the University of has taken many turns, but today I practise wisdom and the willingness to wash feet. Toronto School of Theology. My goal is to centering prayer, lectio divina, and the The humbleness and love of Jesus is hard I was born and raised in Weston, a part be employed as a spiritual care provider examen as my main spiritual practices to to match, and yet I am called to emulate of Toronto, and have lived in this area in an institutional setting. develop a deeper relationship with God, it as best I can in my life, knowing that all of my life. Before taking up this posi- others and the world. I also have taken I will not always get it right, but that is tion, I had several roles such as a para- My spiritual journey began as a teen- part in the rich Anglican liturgical tradi- okay, as God is all about unconditional medic and an artist. I have a certificate ager when I accepted Christ into my life tions of worship on Sundays as well as love for us.

of both Captain James Cook and Fort Nelson, there was literally no Captain George Vancouver. The television. So I grew up appreciat- CANADA educational value of his collection ing the power of radio, the spoken in the form of illustrated lectures voice, and I guess somewhere in the has been shared by many diverse back of my mind, that was what groups. I was appealing to. And I think as THE 30TH ANNUAL HOME BRIEFS In 1988, Mr. Horton began vol- a pastor, drawing people out and unteering with the Canadian interviewing them is really what FOR THE HOLIDAYS BENEFIT Lifeboat Institute’s Search and we do. We try to enter into the ex- Marine artist honoured Rescue Service, a not-for-profit perience of others, so it came quite registered charity that provides naturally.” He says the podcost CONCERT IS GOING VIRTUAL! VANCOUVER - St. David’s parish- non-government-supported search helps to connect people. “I really ioner John Horton was one of 13 and rescue assistance in the Fraser wanted to connect people with one accomplished British Columbians River Estuary and Gulf of Georgia another. That is the primary pur- to be appointed to the Order of waters. He also began training pose. We are an amazing, diverse British Columbia. Recipients of the volunteers to be competent crew diocese, geographically, culturally, province’s highest form of recogni- members. and in terms of our ministries and tion were announced on B.C. Day, our community ministries. I just Aug. 1, by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin. Bishop begins second thought we need to hear one an- Mr. Horton, a marine artist, was other’s stories.” commissioned in 2018 to design a season of podcast Royal Mint nautical commemora- OTTAWA - The second season of Diocese cancels tive coin marking the 240th anni- Bishop Shane Parker’s podcast, versary of Captain Cook’s arrival ADOn the Move, began on Oct. 3. Synod for this year at Nootka Sound. The coin depicts The Bishop of Ottawa created the FREDERICTON - The Diocese of Cook, his two ships Resolution and podcast this past summer. As he Fredericton’s executive council Discovery, and a Nuu-chah-nulth visited parishes across the dio- met online on Sept. 3 with one item canoe. cese, he interviewed people and on the agenda: a discussion to not A founding member of The So- shared their stories with listeners hold the 138th session of Synod, ciety of Marine Artists and The in eight 15 to 20-minute episodes scheduled for Nov. 7. The motion Federation of Canadian Artists, Mr. (all are archived on the diocese’s was passed. Council cited a lack Horton’s interest in the exploration website.) Bishop Parker says his of pressing issues for a full Synod and development of Canada’s West love of broadcasting comes from and the risk of meeting together. It THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020 | 7:30PM - 8:30PM Coast prompted him to produce his childhood in Fort Nelson, B.C. “I decided not to hold an online Synod, more than 60 historical paintings have had radio as a part of my life given the amount of preparation Visit loftcs.org/concert2020 or call us at depicting the nautical voyages since the earliest days because in involved. 416-979-1994 ext #2033 for more details Given the ongoing evolution of public health guidelines, please see our website for the most up to date information. Recycle The Anglican. GIVE IT TO A FRIEND. November 2020 NEWS TheAnglican 7 Churches open again after long shutdown Parishioners glad to be back

BY STUART MANN livestreamed its service for those at home. THE Rev. Ian LaFleur wasn’t sure At its Wednesday service, seven what to expect when St. Cuthbert, people attended – about the same Leaside opened for worship on Sept. number as in pre-COVID-19 days 13 after being closed for almost six – and another seven watched from months. But as parishioners trick- home. led into the nave, he saw something “People were so grateful,” says he would always remember. Canon LaFleur, reflecting on the “I saw deep and profound rever- services. “It’s hard to put into ence,” he says. “People would come words. And there was a sense of Bishop Andrew Asbil turns the sod for a major renovation at St. Aidan, Toronto, on Sept. 13. Joining him, from left, into the sanctuary and just kneel humility. People told me that they are honorary assistant the Rev. Marguerite Rea, churchwarden Amy Ferguson, incumbent the Rev. Canon Lucy Reid, and pray. And they would be on did not realize how much being churchwarden Matthew James, and Dima Cook. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON their knees for a long time. With in church and participating in the physical distancing, the usual Sun- Eucharist meant to them until this and St. Simon has been provid- sanitary systems, the renovation guidelines were essential to reopen- day morning buzz wasn’t there, but period of shutdown when it was ing online worship for the past will include a new entranceway ing in a safe manner. I sensed just how grateful people unavailable to them.” six months, something it plans to on to Queen Street East, providing “We really benefitted from the were to be back.” The Rev. Canon Geoffrey Sang- keep doing. greater access for the community, diligence that the Synod office did, That scene was played out in wine says there was a similar ex- “I think it’s crucial for our Church and an elevator for accessibility. first of all in drawing us into the churches across the diocese on perience at St. Peter and St. Simon, to do it,” says Canon Sangwine. Canon Reid says the steering sense of seriousness associated Sept. 13, the first day they were Bloor Street, where about 45 people “There are some real benefits to committee kept the plans on track with the reopening, and also in allowed to open for in-person wor- attended on the opening day. it. We’re able to reach people we despite COVID-19. “They’re an developing the checklist and pro- ship since being closed in March “People came in and they wanted may not otherwise reach. We’ve amazing team. We have people with tocols,” says Mr. LaFleur. due to COVID-19. to speak to each other,” he says. had people who aren’t parishioners all the right skill sets. We’re very Canon Sangwine echoed his com- Clergy in all four episcopal areas “They said, it’s a relief and a gift tuning into our services and they’ve fortunate. You have to keep push- ments. “Part of the success of open- say there was a good turnout for to be back in our church building been grateful for that. I think it’s ing a project like this forward, and ing for us and other churches has worship services on the opening together. There was a deep sense our reality going forward and we they’ve done it. It’s remarkable.” been the support offered through day. Churches that opened had to of prayer and gratitude that we’re need to embrace it.” All three clergy thanked the Q&As, ongoing financial support, follow strict protocols that included able to come back.” He hopes the diocese will help diocese for providing vital as- and Bishop Andrew’s pastoral let- physical distancing, the wearing Despite the challenges presented clergy and parishes adapt to this sistance and information to par- ters. On behalf of our parish, I of masks and limiting attendance by COVID-19, he is optimistic about new way of doing worship, either ishes throughout the COVID-19 want to thank the diocese for that in their buildings to 30 per cent the future. “Although we’re all through training or providing funds shutdown. They said the diocese’s support.” capacity. still walking in the dark, a new for equipment. “We need to see this Many clergy said attendance was journey has begun. The Church as a new ministry of the Church and better than expected and parish- hasn’t packed up. I know at the we need to make sure that we’ve ioners were grateful to be back in beginning of COVID-19, there was got the people to do this,” he says. their churches. a lot of fear around what would At St. Aidan, Toronto, Sept. 13 NEW NATIONAL eSTORE At St. Cuthbert’s, almost eve- happen with the churches, but in was an auspicious day for two rea- Order Anglican Church of Canada resources for ryone who pre-registered for the some ways I think the whole situ- sons. The church not only held its Sunday morning service showed ation has strengthened our faith first in-person worship service in‑church or at‑home worship, for yourself or loved up. There were 33 people in the and galvanized us to see what is since March, but it turned the sod ones. Many publications are now available, including: church, most of them worshipping crucial and important, and to be on a massive renovation project. in the nave while a smaller group grateful for the gift that we have The church was closed for reno- • 2021 Canadian Church Calendar followed along via a TV screen in in the Church.” vations, so it held its two services (includes liturgical colours, Proper numbers, the parish hall. The church also Like many churches, St. Peter on Sept. 13 in the former parish and three Diocese of Toronto photos) hall, which is now a school. About • 2021 desk and pocket diaries 80 people attended the services. The Rev. Canon Lucy Reid, in- • Book of Alternative Services cumbent, says she had mixed feel- ings on the day. “I had pictured back • Common Praise in March that when we opened again it would be fantastic and I online: anglican.gilmore.ca would be at the church door hug- tel ging people. But we can’t do that : 1-800-795-6661 anymore, so it was very strange. email: [email protected] We were also in our former hall and Free shipping in Canada for order subtotals above $50. not in the church, so there was a lot of emotion about that as well. But I think there was genuine joy at being with one another. A few people said that even though we’re not back in the church, it’s so good to be together. At least we can see each other in the flesh, even though we are a couple of metres apart from each other.” After the services, members of the church’s renovation steering committee joined Bishop Andrew Asbil out on the church lawn for the official sod-turning ceremony. The renovation of the church is ex- pected to take a year to complete. In St. Aidan, Toronto opens its doors for worship for the first time since March. addition to a complete overhaul of anglican.gilmore.ca PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON its heating, lighting, electrical and 8 TheAnglican NEWS November 2020

ORANGE SHIRT DAY The Rev. Leigh Kern, the diocese’s Coordinator of Indigenous Ministries and Reconciliation Animator, sent out an invitation throughout the diocese for people to send in a ‘selfie’ on Orange Shirt Day. She compiled the photos into a collage (above) and shared it on the Toronto Urban Native Ministry’s Facebook page. Sept. 30 is known as Orange Shirt Day in memory of Phyllis Webstad’s first day at Indian Residential School in 1973. Ms. Webstad came to school wearing her favourite shirt that was gifted to her by a loved one. She was forced by school officials to throw out her orange shirt and personal belongings. Wearing an orange shirt on Sept. 30 is a symbolic way of honouring the residential school survivors and acknowledging the legacy of harm inflicted on generations of Indigenous families and communities. Communities share pathways of liberation

BY THE REV. LEIGH KERN White indifference to our living strug- our beloved communities. Johnson of Osgoode Law School and gle, and demonstrates that, within the Within the pandemic of COVID-19, our Monica Forrester, Director of Trans Pride his summer was context of this global White supremacist communities are also responding to the Toronto, about their experiences of rac- marked by height- nightmare, our lives do not matter.” ongoing pandemics of anti-Black and ism and tools of resilience. Throughout ened visibility of More than 10 people of colour have anti-Indigenous racism. Though we have the series, we co-conspired how we can Tpolice violence been killed by Canadian police since the not been able to gather in person, we build solidarity across Black and Indig- in the United States beginning of 2020. Grief-stricken and over- have found new ways of grieving, pray- enous experiences, to support each other and Canada, leading to whelmed by the voracity of loss, I reached ing, and resisting together. Our Shared in building spaces of transformation as an eruption of protest, out to fellow clergy for prayer, support, Pathways Series held three online webi- we confront White supremacist violence prayer, and public and solidarity. The only person to reply nars throughout the month of September against our community members. mourning. The horrific strangulation of to my plea was the Rev. Jacqueline Daley, and has been viewed by hundreds of These dialogues, our joint worship ser- George Floyd on May 25 was witnessed the priest-in-charge of St. Margaret, New people. Participants “zoomed in” from vice, and the wisdom of Black Anglicans virtually by millions of people around the Toronto, and co-chair of Black Anglicans all over the world, from the Caribbean to co-chairs Lance Wilson and the Rev. Jac- world. In Toronto on May 27, I felt a punch of Canada. In response to the killing of the United Kingdom. All webinars from queline Daley, brought me into a deeper to my gut when news broke of the death George Floyd, Black Anglicans of Canada the series can be viewed on the Black awareness of our living God. I encour- of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a 29-year-old had begun a weekly Wednesday night Anglicans of Canada YouTube page. age you to engage the 11 webinars that Black and First Nations woman, during a webinar series on confronting anti-Black In these sessions, we learned from Black Anglicans of Canada has created police intervention. This grief was com- racism. In our grief-thick conversation, diverse voices about how Indigenous and since the series began in the wake of the pounded when on June 4, New Brunswick Jacqueline generously offered to share Black people were both enslaved in the murder of George Floyd. Amplify Black police responded to a mental health “well- this platform with Toronto Urban Native first several centuries of colonization. leadership by sharing their series with ness check” for Chantel Moore, a 26-year- Ministry (TUNM). We held a joint meet- We learned how, after emancipation in your parish, friends, and communities. old Indigenous mother, and shot her five ing with community leaders from the Canada, Indigenous communities helped I close with a prayer by Brother Regi- times in the doorway of her home. When Black and Indigenous communities, built hide Black people escaping the tortures nald Crenshaw from the third episode of Regis Korchinski-Paquet died, her body relationships, and together developed a of slavery and seeking the underground our Shared Pathways Series: “We thank lay on the street for five hours and forty three-part series titled “Anti-Black and railroad to freedom – how they shared the Holy Spirit for being present among minutes. Her family and community were Anti-Indigenous Racism: Shared Pathway pathways of liberation. We learned how us, for allowing us to break our silence, outraged by this gesture of disrespect to Series.” We also brought our hearts to- Black and Indigenous communities are allowing us to have this kind of conver- her body. Desmond Cole wrote of this: gether to host a joint worship service of not separate, but deeply and intimately sation… inspire us to continue to have “There has been almost no public “Lament for Lives Lost” on July 19, which connected. We learned how Black clergy these conversations, to continue to or- reporting or conversation about this bla- can be viewed at any time in the video are overwhelmingly underemployed and ganize, to continue to heal, and disrupt, tant act of disrespect and collective cal- section of TUNM’s Facebook page. The unsupported in our Church; we dreamed and lead. Amen.” lousness by our public officials. The state worship service featured songs of lament together on decolonizing and shifting and its agents can treat Black death as from Black and Indigenous traditions, power dynamics in the Kin-dom of God. The Rev. Leigh Kern is the diocese’s Coor- our natural state, devoid of any sanctity a riveting sermon by Jacqueline, and We learned from women who are both dinator of Indigenous Ministries and or need for care. Such neglect mirrors prayers for all killed by police violence in Black and Indigenous, from Aleshia Reconciliation Animator.

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PEACEFUL SPOT A sign welcomes passersby to All Saints, King City’s new prayer garden, a project led by the Rev. Michael Peterson, priest- in-charge (top right). Facing busy Keele Street, the sign invites people to tour the church’s hosta garden and discover five signs, each with a gospel verse, a suggestion for practical action, and an idea for prayer. The hosta garden was a parish project to beautify the unused rough area between the old cemetery and the church’s historic chapel. ‘We are encouraging people to spend time in our peaceful place, allow God to speak to them, and also discover what All Saints is all about,’ says Patrick Gossage, a parishioner. ‘There’s also an invitation to contact the parish if anyone would like us to pray for them.’ PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALL SAINTS, KING CITY

Thank you to our New stained glass sponsors for supporting this year’s Cabaret, it window made in Toronto was a great success.

Continued from Page 1 the breadth of diversity and inclu- It is wonderful that Grace Church night before she died in Toronto. sivity of our spiritual tradition. It’s on-the-Hill is honouring her in this Bishop Andrew Asbil, who took not another image of Christ or the way – and alongside Archbishop part in the ceremony, gave this apostles or the biblical saints. This Emeritus Desmond Tutu, both prayer: “Dear friends in Christ, window shows two contemporary faithful and inspiring disciples of remember before God with thanks- saints and two heroes of the Angli- our Lord Jesus Christ. giving our forebears in faith. can pantheon – both trailblazers.” “In 1994, Tim Oi’s sister, Rita Remember those who by their Archbishop Tutu and the Li Tim Lee Chui, and Canon Christopher courageous and faithful ministry Oi Foundation wrote to the church Hall, son of Bishop R. O. Hall, who have inspired and transformed Jim Fleck and Family in to express their thanks. ordained Tim Oi in 1944, set up the our church worldwide. Remember memory of the Reverend Archbishop Tutu wrote: “Leah foundation that bears her name, in those who by their patient struggle Dr. Margaret Fleck and I are honoured and humbled order to enable Anglican women in for justice and freedom prepared that you should go to all the work the Two Thirds World to be trained the way for liberation, social re- of creating a beautiful stained- for ordained and lay ministries and form, and renewal. Remember Ken Hugessen & glass window of me. It is a double for other positions of leadership in those nourished by Christ’s teach- Jennifer Connelly honour to be standing next to the their churches, diocese and com- ing to recognize and value the Rev. Florence Li Tim-Oi, a true munities. equal dignity of all God’s children. pioneer and contemporary saint in “Over the past 26 years, the foun- Remember those who set for us a our Anglican Communion history. dation has given grants to over 500 fearless example of unwavering It is clear that you got my nose women, who now call themselves perseverance and commitment exactly right! I hope and pray these the Daughters of Li Tim Oi. This to Christ even in the face of politi- windows will be a blessing to you stained-glass window stands as cal oppression. Remember those and your wonderful congregation a testament to her enduring wit- who have suffered persecution in Toronto and a witness to peace ness of courage, faithfulness and and imprisonment for their faith. and harmony in your neighbour- hope against all the odds, and to Remember those who have led us hood. Thank you, thank you, for the grace of God, who brought her into a deeper, costlier understand- all you and your team did to make through many years of hardship, ing of God’s gift of reconciliation this come about. Leah and I give danger and suffering.” and peace. Remember those who thanks for you and pray for you The dedication ceremony at by their office and ministry have in your ministry at Grace Church Grace Church included the Rev. inspired women and men of every on-the-Hill.” Florence Li Tim-Oi’s niece and the language, race, and culture to The Rev. Margaret Sentamu, Rev. Canon Edmund Der, a retired serve God’s church in ordained chair of the Li Tim Oi Foundation, priest of the diocese. Canon Der and lay vocations.” wrote: “The trustees of the Li Tim met the Rev. Florence Li Tim-Oi Security and Infrastructure Oi Foundation are thrilled to see as a boy in Hong Kong during the To view the window, visit Grace management in partnership the beautiful stained-glass window Second World War and celebrated Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale with Quartet Service Inc. of the Rev. Dr. Florence Li Tim Oi. the Eucharist at her bedside the Rd., Toronto. 10 TheAnglican NEWS November 2020

Jess, a member of North House’s outreach team, prepares food boxes for delivery to vulnerable people in North Durham. At bottom right, volunteers move furniture into an apartment. PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORTH HOUSE North House provides food, housing during crisis FaithWorks ministry rallies community

This is an update on the work of impact on us has been immeasur- and to help to alleviate anxiety North House, a ministry supported able and involves the loss of many and isolation. Completing more by FaithWorks, the diocese’s an- things. COVID-19 has affected the than 133 wellness check-in calls nual outreach appeal. This article day-to-day lives of people in our during March, staff identified the first appeared in Faithlines, the community, but more specifically, gaps in services in Brock, Scugog FaithWorks newsletter. the most vulnerable are facing and Uxbridge townships. greater barriers. As we continue Clients said that food insecurity NORTH House is a not-for-profit to maneuver through the daily was their biggest concern. Access to charitable organization that sup- changes during this pandemic, we food has been an obstacle for many throughout North Durham deliver- Community Share initiative, put out ports the North Durham townships worry about our seniors and our due to transportation restrictions, ing food, checking in and staying a call for gently used items to help of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge homeless. We are all trying to do health risks, lack of funds and mo- connected to residents. fill the apartments. The community through its mission of providing what we can to keep them safe and bility concerns. Accessing a food North House has worked with came together in true “North Dur- housing support to those who are free from the feeling of desperate bank has been a challenge, as many several people who were either ham” style, donating several items at risk or in crisis. Established in isolation. people who have restricted mobil- unsheltered or living in inadequate such as beds, couches, dressers 2004, North House has been as- North House has always focused ity or those with chronic illnesses conditions; we helped them apply and tables. With the support of sisting low-income residents of on housing, but in response to are at greater risk if they access a to, and move into, a new building partnerships with local Lions clubs the community and those who are COVID-19, we felt the need to make public space during the pandemic. in Cannington. Some of these in- and churches, people volunteered homeless or at risk of becoming a slight shift to help meet the needs As a result, North House has dividuals have been unsheltered to help pick up and move the items homeless. of our community. Our outreach been delivering boxes of healthy for years and have had no place to into the building. With the help of In March, the world was turned staff prioritized both their senior food every week to those sen- call their own in a very long time. this great community, our newly upside down when 2.6 billion peo- and homeless clients, past and iors who need it. On Fridays, the Once the apartments were se- housed neighbours have some- ple went into self-isolation. The present, to ensure their safety North House outreach team travels cured, North House, through its where to call home.

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REAL ESTATE COUNSELLING COUNSELLING IN MOTION Third Phase - (no longer receiving names): Appointments • St. Joseph of Nazareth, Award-winning DAVID A.S. WRIGHT Pastoral Counsellor • The Rev. Simon Flint, Bramalea real estate in Toronto Associate Priest, Trinity, • Trinity, Streetsville for over 25 years B.A. M.Div. Registered Registered Streetsville, Sept. 1. • St. Paul, Bloor Street Psychotherapist • The Rev. Nathan Humphrey Carolyn Psychotherapist (Diocese of Rhode Island), Deprivation of Ministry Incumbent, St. Thomas, • The Rev. Jordan Wellington McIntire Smyth • Pastoral Counsellor Huron Street, July 6, 2021. has been deprived of ministry under Canon 22 as of Sept. 21, Sales Representative • Individual / Couple Area Bishop’s Direct 2020. Deprivation means that Chestnut Park Real Estate Appointment Process he is unable to function as a Limited, Brokerage Psychotherapy • Psychoanalysis • Parish of Fenelon Falls priest, publicly or privately, Helping Sellers obtain Susan E. Haig • St. Stephen, Maple or hold any appointment LL.B., M.Div. the best prices for • Supervision / • St. John the Baptist, Norway requiring ordination. their homes. Consultation Vacant Incumbencies Relinquishment 416.925.9191 110 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 303D Toronto, ON M4R 1A3 Clergy from outside the diocese • Philip Josselyn-Hamilton has I look forward to hearing 204 St. George Street Toronto, Ontario M5R 2N5 with the permission of their voluntarily relinquished the from you. bishop may apply through the exercise of ministry as priest Tel. 416-960-6486 416.605.3588 Diocesan Executive Assistant, in the Anglican Church of Mrs. Mary Conliffe. Canada as of Sept. 15, 2020.

PRAYER CYCLE 10. New Hope Anglican Mission 22. Primate’s World Relief and First Phase - Parish Selection Death 11. Military Chaplains Development Fund Committee in Formation • The Rev. Canon James (Jim) FOR NOVEMBER 12. Christ Church, Scarborough 23. St. Margaret Tamil Congregation (not yet receiving names): O’Neil died on Sept. 10. 1. Tecumseth Deanery 13. Grace Church in Scarborough 24. St. Ninian, Scarborough • St. Matthew the Apostle, Ordained deacon in 1951 and 2. St. John, Cookstown 14. Holy Trinity, Guildwood 25. St. Paul, L’Amoreaux Oriole priest in 1952, he served as 3. St. John, East Orangeville 15. Scarborough Deanery 26. St. Peter, Scarborough • St. Paul on-the-Hill, Pickering assistant curate of St. John 4. St. John, New Tecumseth 16. St. Michael the Archangel 27. St. Timothy, Agincourt the Baptist, Norway, incum- 5. St. Luke, Rosemont 17. St. Dunstan of Canterbury 28. The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor Second Phase - Parish bent of the Parish of Halibur- 6. St. Peter, Churchill 18. St. John the Divine, Scarborough and Registrar of the Diocese of Selection Committee (receiving ton, incumbent of St. Mary, 7. Trinity Church, Bradford 19. St. Jude, Wexford Toronto names via Area Bishop): Richmond Hill and incum- 8. Bishop Peter Fenty 20. Children and Youth Ministry 29. St. James Cathedral • St. John, York Mills bent of St. John, York Mills 9. Nativity, Malvern 21. St. Margaret in-the-Pines 30. St. Andrew, Scarborough until his retirement in 1989.

events on the diocese’s website of the relationship of human website, theredeemer.ca. Market will be hosted online from Calendar at www.toronto. beings and the Earth, to help OCT. 30-NOV. 1 - The Toronto and October to Nov. 28. Pre-arranged anglican.ca. them grasp how interconnected Montreal FLAME committees curbside pick-up will take place LOOKING humans are with all life. present a virtual conference with on Nov. 28. The church will also SEPT. 27-OCT. 27 - Creation Speakers will include Dr. Sylvia retired Bishop Dan Herzog of The be taking orders for poinsettias Matters@Redeemer hosts Keesmaat, the Rev. Susan Haig, Episcopal Church as the keynote with Dec. 5 as the pick-up day. For “Season of Creation” starting the Rev. Canon Steven Mackison speaker. The conference on Zoom more information, call the church AHEAD Sunday, Sept. 27 through and Dr. Cynthia Wesley- will include small group discus- office at (905) 884-2227 or visit the to Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Esquimaux. For times of the sions, prayers and possibly Sun- church on Facebook, facebook.com/ To submit items for Looking theme is “All My Relations: launch service, Sunday worship day worship. For more informa- StMarysRichmondHill/. Ahead, email editor@toronto. Learning to Live in the services, and workshops, as tion, contact Greg Goldsworthy NOV. 7 - Virtual Fall Fundraiser with anglican.ca. The deadline for Family of Earth.” Participants well as information on how to at [email protected]. silent auction, crafts and more, the December issue is Nov. 2. will learn more about an participate, please visit Church OCTOBER-NOV. 25 - St. Mary, Richmond Holy Trinity, Guildwood, trinit- Parishes can also promote their Indigenous understanding of the Redeemer, Bloor Street’s Hill’s Virtual Christmas Bazaar and yguildwood.org.

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12 TheAnglican NEWS November 2020 GAME ON Five church teams play in the 59th annual Scarborough Anglican Youth Movement baseball tournament in Corvette Park, Scarborough on Sept. 19. Although being shut down due to COVID-19 for the regular season, the church league managed to play its annual tournament before summer ended. The teams came from Holy Trinity, Guildwood, Wesley Chapel Baptist, Scarborough Baptist, Christ Church and St. Bede, and The Community, a multi-church team. Clockwise from top right: the Holy Trinity, Guildwood Angels hoist The Rev. Peter C. Trant Memorial trophy after beating the team from Christ Church and St. Bede’s 16-9 in the final; the team from Christ Church and St. Bede’s after a hard-fought final; league organizer Martin Walks presents the trophy to John Hetherington of Holy Trinity, Guildwood; players compete, masks and all. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON