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A section of the Anglican Journal NA A Gathering Place and a Sounding Board for the People of the Diocese of Niagara — Since 1955 FEBRUARY 2019

Conversation with … Mother Superior, Sister Marguerite Mae

Sister Marguerite Mae is the first Niagara Anglican (NA): Tell us a I did not actually return to live CSC Canadian to serve as Mother little about your life’s journey. in Canada for 23 years! Superior of the Community of In England, I worked in one Sister Marguerite Mae is the the Sisters of the Church (CSC) Sister Marguerite Mae (SMM): of our children’s homes in first Canadian to be elected since its founding in England I was born in Brockville, Ontario Broadstairs, volunteered for as Mother Superior of the in 1870. She was elected the and stayed there until I went to ten years at the Mildmay Community of the Sisters of 10th Mother Superior of CSC in Trinity College. After a master’s Hospital working with the Church. The interna- October 2018 and is the religious degree in Library Science at the children infected and tional Anglican Religious order's international leader. University of Toronto, I worked affected by HIV/AIDS, Community is serving On Saturday, December 1, 2018, for several years in the library at worked as a library assis- in Australia, Canada, in Christ’s Church Cathedral St. Mildred’s–Lightbourn School tant in the patients’ library Solomon Islands and Hamilton, there was a celebra- in Oakville before joining the at St. Thomas’ Hospital in United Kingdom. tion and blessing of her new Community of the Sisters of the London, and as a public Photos: Hollis Hiscock ministry. Church there in 1977. librarian working with The Niagara Anglican con- In 1978, Dean Joachim Fricker children in the borough versed with the new Mother and Canon John Rathbone offi- of Harrow. Superior to give our readers an ciated at my clothing in Oakville insight into the life, profession as a novice. In 1980 I went to See MOTHER and ministry of an Anglican nun. our main house in England for SUPERIOR further training for five months. Page 2

The renewal of vows was held the day before Advent Sunday at Christ's Church Cathedral. Sisters reaffirmed their promise and commitment to love and serve God and all people, while Associates of the Community were given the opportunity to recommit themselves to prayer, support and companionship with the Community and to “show forth in your lives the good news of God’s love in our world today”.

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Mother Superior — Sister Marguerite Mae

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Just after my life profession I have a duty of spiritual and a wider perspective on the joys in England in 1985 I was made pastoral care for the Sisters and and challenges of being an archivist for the Community responsibility for fostering unity Anglican in the 21st century. worldwide. I returned to among the Provinces. It is a great help personally to Oakville in 2003 and served two I act as president of our know that prayer is going on at terms as Sister Provincial here General Chapter meetings and all times of the day and night in Canada. represent the Community at somewhere in the world. In 2010, while on sabbatical, I the international level when was asked to fill in for one of our necessary. NA: Is there anything else you Sisters working as a lay chaplain wish to share? to the staff at Westminster NA: How do you carry out your Abbey. I had three years there, duties as Mother Superior? SMM: In 2020 we will be celebrat- off and on, which was a great ing 150 years of the Community privilege. SMM: My duties are carried of the Sisters of the Church and out by praying, visiting the 50 years in the Solomon Islands. NA: Tell us about CSC — where Provinces, talking with the To God be the glory! the sisters are and what they do. Sisters, and by phone, email and letter in between visits. As well NA: Every blessing as CSC SMM: The Community of I communicate with Associates, continues its mission and the Sisters of the Church was friends and people who are in ministry in God’s world. founded in Kilburn (London) the care of the Community. England in 1870 by Emily For more information about or Ayckbowm. NA: As a Sister in the Anglican to contact the Community of the In 1890 the Sisters came to Church, any thoughts about its Sisters of the Church go to sis- Canada and were involved in present situation or message for tersofthechurch.org or read “the After accepting and confirming her appointment as Mother Superior, Bishop Susan education and social outreach. the average person in the pew? Anglican nun story” (Niagara Bell anointed Sister Marguerite Mae with oil signifying her election as the leader The Sisters went out to various Anglican, November 2015 at of the Community of the Sisters of the Church. Later Dean Peter Wall presented her parts of the globe in the ensuing SMM: Being in an international niagaraanglican.ca/newspaper). with a Bible with this hope, “may the word of God continue to guide and inspire the years. Anglican community provides Community and its Associates”. Photos: Hollis Hiscock Today there are Sisters living in Australia, Canada, England and the Solomon Islands. The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine, Although most of the schools the Order of the Holy Cross Toronto, founded by the Community still the Oratory of the Good Shepherd, continue, the Sisters now are Associates and friends joined the mainly engaged in hospitality, Community of the Sisters of the Church social outreach, preaching and for the blessing of incoming Mother leading retreats, spiritual direc- Superior, Sister Marguerite Mae, and tion and lay chaplaincy. “for helping us to raise the profile of Four of our ordained Sisters the religious life in this part of the work in parish ministry. Anglican Community”. The largest Province of the Community is the Solomon Islands-Pacific Province, where they are engaged in mission (Below) Sister Heather, CSC’s Canada outreach, work with at risk Provincial, cuts the New Year’s Eve women and children, education cake. The next day, Advent Sunday, the and running a retreat house. first day of the Church’s year, is when the Community sisters traditionally NA: How were you chosen renew their vows. Mother Superior?

SMM: In October 2018 I was elected as Mother Superior of our Community by all the junior and life professed Sisters in the four Provinces. It is the first time in our history a Mother Superior has been elected who is not also a Sister Provincial.

NA: What is your role as Mother Superior?

SMM: My role as Mother Superior is to guide and lead the Community in accordance with (Above) Sister Linda Mary (left), who served as Mother Superior since 2009, pre- the spirit and letter of the Rule sented incoming Mother Superior Marguerite Mae with copies of the Community’s and Constitution. Rules and Constitution as symbols of her new ministry. Visit us online at niagaraanglican.news NIAGARA ANGLICAN | FEBRUARY 2019 3

HOLLIStorial Stranded … an odyssey parable

Seven people stepped onto a and understand how each boat for a scenic three-hour tour “In Halifax, we did not know from where the piece of God’s wonderful world heading south for the winter in the South Pacific. interacts. was delayed several days Disaster struck, they became winds came or where they were headed, but Secondly, nature is most before basking in the summer shipwrecked on an unknown powerful. This time the wind sunshine. island. For three years, their we knew where we were and where we were controlled us. From time Maybe we caught a glimpse of television series — Gilligan’s immemorial, the wind (spirit what Jesus meant — when two Island — humorously docu- not going.” of God) has guided, pushed or or three are gathered together, I mented their adventures and even forced people to pursue a am there among you. misadventures, as the castaways certain direction. Fourthly, we often need help explored every possibility stranded in Halifax. ers to yeast, suggesting they too Jesus used the wind metaphor as we journey life’s pathways. to escape their water fenced We found shelter in an inn. would permeate and change the when he advised Nicodemus of The good Samaritans we prison. Wednesday and Thursday lives of countless people. his need to be born again. “The encountered in Halifax were After waiting an extra day, dragged by as our flight was Jesus observed children wind blows where it will … you dressed in Nova Scotian tartan due to the wind, Helen and I rescheduled ad nauseum. playing a game in the city hear the sound it makes … you — known as the “Tartan Team”. were elated when our plane Finally, late Thursday afternoon, marketplace. He noted some do not know where it comes Over a hundred volunteers finally departed Gander, our plane lifted heavenward and participated while others from or where it’s going … so it assist passengers and visitors Newfoundland, carrying us on winged its way to Toronto. refused to join in. People, he told is with everyone born of the by answering questions, giving our three-and-a-half-hour flight Our 210-minute flight became his disciples, would have similar Spirit.” directions and even providing to Toronto, Ontario, via Halifax. a 3,300-minute odyssey. reaction to his gospel. Most In Halifax, we did not know cots and blankets for stranded Early Tuesday evening, among I thought about Gilligan and would accept immediately, oth- from where the winds came or travellers when hotels have no 200 passengers, we taxied to Jesus. ers would offer excuses not to where they were headed, but we vacancies. our takeoff position at Halifax Jesus observed everyday hap- believe and some would totally knew where we were and where We need more of these happy, airport. The 100 plus km winds penings, then produced parables ignore the good news … totally. we were not going. helpful, courteous, caring and buffeted us mercilessly and to teach about life and our He was right. Thirdly, communities form kind people in every institution. the torrential rains seemed to relationship with God. So, what messages did we when people are stranded. Whatever life sends our way, threaten our very souls. He watched his mother bak- garner from being stranded in Waiting to register at the we should look for its silver lin- After waiting several hours, ing. The yeast, she explained, Halifax? hotel, we shared our stories. ing and learn the message of the the pilot announced our flight would permeate the flour and Firstly, weather conditions An executive delivered his experience. was cancelled. A collective water and transform the ingre- can disrupt the best laid human keynote speech to a conference sigh of relief filled the plane; dients into bread. Years later plans. However, we can embrace in another province from his then reality hit us — we were Jesus would compare his follow- the opportunity to learn, enjoy Halifax hotel room. A couple IMPORTANT NOTICE About your print subscription to this paper

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Evangelism: an attractive and invitational approach (Part two)

DARCEY LAZERTE at our churches it is not a matter in Canada are traditionally specific groups, campaigns to of healthy or unhealthy parishes adept at, but it is something reach out to lapsed members or From a parish ministry per- consistently across a diocese, we need to grow in, in terms of to past baptismal/confirmation spective, evangelism often gets but rather parishes can be proficiency. candidates and their families are broken down between the broken down between growing, Invitational evangelism is further examples. attractive and the invitational. maintaining and declining. This those acts we deliberately do to These deliberate acts of The attractive looks at what a reality one might call contrac- invite people to our churches evangelism can be found both in church offers. What is its music, tion and it makes some sense. to be a part of our worshipping wider church programming and what does it do for youth, what As the number of practicing community. These include adult mission, and in opportunities is its style of worship and how Anglicans declines, it’s not that baptism, engagement in mis- which are unique to the local does the community feel? we should close all churches. sion and a positive response to context. These are important, since Rather we need to adjust the stewardship by those who are Given the new reality that what our Sunday worship is like number of church buildings to newer to our churches. church participation is no longer and how our communities con- service the adherents we have, With regards to invitational a given in our society and the duct themselves are significant, since those who continue to As some have argued, the evangelism there are both pas- contraction we are experiencing but there are limitations. walk with us in faith will choose defining characteristic of the sive and deliberate approaches. as Anglicans, it is important we What one person enjoys musi- parishes to which they are North American church is that The passive are such things do not just assume the attitude cally another does not — the attracted. it exists within a free market of as web and/or social media of “build it and they will come” same goes for liturgy. In Canada, That said, we need to be care- religions, and without any state presence, advertising campaigns, (which is really the attractive many smaller pastoral size ful we do not fall into a totally funding it really falls upon the church signs and wide commu- model) - we must begin to be churches simply do not have the consumerist approach when various churches to ensure their nity invitations. deliberate about invitation. resources to offer many options. it comes to looking at what we own survival. Deliberate invitations include So, what often ends up happen- offer as churches. This is not Turning to the invitational an invitation to a church or The Reverend Canon Darcey ing is that those parishes which a very compelling vision, but approach, as the name suggests, Alpha program by active mem- Lazerte is Rector of St. Simon’s are resourced and have more there is some necessity to it, so this is what churches do to bers, embracing “Back to Church Oakville. [email protected] to offer retain and attract more that we appropriately deploy invite others to walk with them Sunday” or invitations and fol- Next month, this series con- newcomers, and those that are the resources we have in order in faith. low ups to special services at All cludes by looking at some invi- less well resourced attract fewer. to collectively continue in God’s It will surprise no one that Saints and All Souls or seasonal tational models of evangelism The result is that as we look mission. this is not something Anglicans celebrations. Efforts to reach more closely.

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This troublesome priest, this uppity woman

WAYNE FRASER AND some Anglican congregations Why do we need to get along? ELEANOR JOHNSTON today are troubled by theologi- Because people outside church cal and liturgical differences. looking in are puzzled by our Atheist United Church minister, Some Christians stumble disputes, while all people within the Reverend Gretta Vosper, is in when reciting the Creed, while the church — even atheists the news again. others insist on its centrality to — need to feel welcome and our society. The current empha- The Toronto Conference of faith and worship. Some long included. Shying away from sis in the Diocese of Niagara the United Church of Canada for contemporary language in such discussions does not on personal faith formation (UCC) has issued a joint state- liturgy, while others love ancient resolve them. and the missional church ment with Vosper and her rites. Some like a lot of music Once challenged for his per- provides the means for such congregation at West Hill United in worship, while others prefer spective, the late Marcus Borg transformation. Church in Scarborough, that silence. Some Christians lean responded that Christians could Following Jesus is the way they “have settled all outstand- proudly on dogmatic theologi- spend a lot of time talking about we live together in peace. Jesus’ ing issues between them”. Gretta cal language and ideas; others, their theological differences, but mandate as outlined in Matthew is now free, after a three-and-a- meanwhile, question traditional it would be more worthwhile to 25 will guide us in the joint half-year controversy, to resume expressions of faith and actively emphasize what they have in pursuit of social justice. Working her ordained ministry in her seek new language to articulate common. The central common- for the common good will super- congregation. their experience of the divine. ality is that we are followers of sede all our theological and The joint statement was short There is something empty Jesus, commanded by the Lord liturgical differences. As Bishop on details but, in interviews, of soul in angry exchanges to love our neighbours and even Susan has recently reminded us, Gretta stands by her atheism, over theological abstractions. our enemies. we are all in this together. indeed, insists on it. In contrast, There is something beautiful Jesus’ parable of the Good When we are gathered the national office of the UCC in welcoming strangers, angels Samaritan taught that there together as a community at the responded to the joint state- experience of God. We know unawares. is no limit to the love of God table of our Lord, our theological ment by asserting the church’s God not as a person, but as the So, how can we all live and, consequently, there should differences become less impor- belief in God, “a God most fully “Ground of Being”. Nevertheless, together in peace? How can be no limitation to our loving. tant than the mystery of blessed revealed to us as Christians in we affirm Gretta’s obvious sin- we cooperate for the common Anyone in need of compassion is bread and wine. and through Jesus Christ”. cerity and worthwhile ministry. good? Well, just by doing it, by our neighbour and deserves our As members of the Anglican The United Church’s dilemma wanting to do it. By agreeing to care and support. Eleanor Johnston can be reached Diocese of Niagara, we distin- with Gretta has been played out disagree and then worshipping Christianity is transforma- at [email protected] guish ourselves from Gretta in in the public arena through the and working together for justice tional, personally changing our and the Reverend Wayne Fraser that we joyfully proclaim our media. However, more quietly, and peace. hearts and politically changing at [email protected]

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 A snapshot of Christmas happenings 

Ù Parish commissioned life size nativity set This Christmas, St. George’s Georgetown had a life size nativity set on their church grounds to tell the story of Jesus’ birth. The parish commissioned Ontario sculptor Robbin Wenzoski to hand carve the wooden figures of the nativity. The wood for these sculptures was re-purposed from damaged or old growth native provincial trees, otherwise left to decay. It provided nature’s original creations a second life. The nativity scene included Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus, and was illuminated during the Christmas season. “These figures in an authentic setting communicate the Christmas story through their presence and streetscape profile,” wrote Rick Gorski. “It is our desire this will be an ongoing annual Christmas community celebration drawing from the congregation and our community at large, to understand, appreciate and enjoy the telling and representation of the Christmas story.” St. George’s sponsored an official opening with a community celebration, which included telling the Christmas story, singing carols, ringing bells and enjoying refreshments. In embracing the spirit of Christmas, St. George’s wanted to bring hope and joy to everyone through the nativity set, wrote Rick. Since 1852, St. George’s has been a sustainability champion in the Town of Halton Hills and is recognized for its contributions to social well-being and cultural vibrancy in our community, concluded Rick.

Photo: Rob Park (Based on Rick’s article which appeared in St. George’s newsletter.)

Staff sorted stuff Ü One morning, as part of their Christmas gifting, twelve diocesan and cathedral staff members sorted toys and clothing for St. Matthew’s House in Hamilton. This year, 500 families and 200 seniors were registered to receive gifts at Christmas. The staff was divided into early and late 90-minute shifts. However, Administrative Assistant Mary Anne Grant said the early shift enjoyed the experience so much they stayed for the whole morning. You can learn more about the needs and work of St. Matthew’s House at stmatthewshouse.ca.

Û A Chinese Christmas concert The event, organized by the Chinese Anglican Mission in the Oakville area, was held at St. Cuthbert’s Oakville. Photo: Garfield Wu

(Above)Sarah Bird and Mary Anne Grant sorted clothing which St. Matthew’s House distributed to families and seniors.

(Below) Christyn Perkons, Debbie Young and Sharyn Hall enjoyed sorting the

children’s toys. Photos: Bill Mous

Û Liturgical dance Dancers, dressed in bright rainbow colours, heralded the coming of Christmas as they performed during the singing of O Come, O  More happenings Page 10 Come Emmanuel and other songs during the Advent Carol service at St. Christopher’s Burlington. Photo: Paula Ramsay Visit us online at niagaraanglican.news NIAGARA ANGLICAN | FEBRUARY 2019 7

Dickens rocks for ROAD

HOLLIS HISCOCK Facilitator. out the year. Public dramatic readings of Nearly 60 choir members A story written in 1843 brought A Christmas Carol began with and musicians delivered a wide together 250 people in 2018 to Dickens himself, ten years after selection of Christmas carols hear it read aloud at the Church its publication, mainly to raise and related selections, also led of the Incarnation Oakville. funds for charities. the audience in community Charles Dickens penned A In 1990, CBC host Judy carolling. Christmas Carol partly to bring Maddren built on Dickens’ tradi- The evening began with attention to the scourge of child tion by sponsoring dramatic Rector Michael Patterson asking poverty in his day. Incarnation readings as charitable fundrais- the audience, “when was the last staged this year’s dramatic readers throughout Canada. time you had a story read aloud ing of the classic tale to support On Sunday, December to you?” Then he suggested ROAD (Recovery, Opportunity, 16, 2018 — one day before A people relax, hear the story and Action, Development). Christmas Carol’s 175th publica- be inspired. Judy Vanderwater, Kristin Fitzgerald and Jade Fitzgerald, in period costumes, served ROAD, a youth led recovery tion anniversary — CBC person- The evening ended with refreshments to guests attending A Christmas Carol performance. Photos: Rob Moniuk support group for individuals alities Nora Young, Jeff Douglas, the words of Tiny Tim echo- 16–29 dealing with mental illness Susan Bonner and David ing down through the ages, Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol came alive when read dramatically by six readers. and/or substance abuse chal- Common joined singer/actor reverberating throughout (below, clockwise, from upper left) Nora Young, Marnie Kersten, Cookie Roscoe Hanford, lenges, operates from and holds Marnie Kersten (a member of Incarnation’s building and Jeff Douglas, David Common and Susan Bonner. weekly support group meetings Incarnation) and actor/entrepre- maybe stirring some hearts, at Incarnation (see accompany- neur Cookie Roscoe Hanford to “God bless Us, Every One!” ing article). read aloud Dickens’ story about Rebecca Taube is ROAD’s being kind and generous, not Program Director and Lead only at Christmas, but through-

The Incarnation Festival Choir with Raise Your Voice Chamber (an Oakville choir for girls of all ages) and guest musicians wrapped the dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol with music and song.

ROAD youth recovery looking to change the way young people tackle addiction.

ROAD — an acronym for while, they give up, because they isolate, so it’s up to us to chal- need support at a medical social outings. “Step by step, we Recovery, Opportunity, Action, feel like no one cares.” lenge that and connect with appointment, or a ride to a safe are making the road to recovery Development — offers a drop-in The program, which ROAD each other.” space.” more accessible.” peer support group for individu- offers every Thursday night When new members join, ROAD is committed to its For more information, you can als (16–29 years) dealing with from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at the there are no questions asked. members’ success and is proud visit www.roadyouthrecovery.com mental health and/or substance Church of the Incarnation Members are encouraged to join, to offer this unique all-inclusive or visit ROAD on Instagram or abuse issues. Oakville, eliminates these barri- even if their needs are simple. service. Facebook. “One of the leading barriers ers by offering all services on a To belong, you simply must walk “We have to remember that The facilitators can be reached young people face when they drop-in basis. There are no wait- through the doors. having supportive family and via phone or text at 289-439-6559, begin recovery is finding acces- ing lists, registration or costs The facilitators understand friends is a privilege that not and weekly groups take place at sible care,” says Rebecca Taube, involved. New members can join how hard recovery can be, everyone has. Some people have the Church of the Incarnation, the Program Director and Lead at any time. so they strive to make the no one to help them navigate 1240 Old Abbey Lane, Oakville. Facilitator. At ROAD, every member groups and services enjoyable this journey, and that’s where “These kids often get put has some type of lived experi- and accessible. Outside of the we come in. It’s our job to create (This article resulted from a on waiting lists for months, ence, whether its their own Thursday night group, the solutions and offer a community consultative effort of ROAD’s or sometimes years,” she adds, or through a loved one who is facilitators are available on-call for those who need it,” Rebecca Rebecca Taube, Incarnation’s “and in some cases are told struggling. “Recovery is about for the members. explained. Rector, Michael Patterson and that they are unable to access connection,” says Rebecca. “Sometimes people just Along with these services, Niagara Anglican’s Editor Hollis help because there simply isn’t “Addiction and mental illness need someone to talk to,” says ROAD also offers community Hiscock.) enough space for them. After a want us to disconnect and Rebecca, “or sometimes they events, workshops and sober 8 FEBRUARY 2019 | For the latest news and events visit niagaraanglican.ca

My second letter from Cuba All around is white

CATHY JEANES, BURLINGTON Front row at Christmas movie night.

Photo: Dean Cormack What a lovely sight, everything is white. The bushes, trees, the poles, the wires, the sky, the ground, and all around is white!

What a pearly sight, everywhere is white. The city lights, the way too bright, the gate, the Lord, and all around is white!

What an awesome sight, everywhere is white. The people pure, for pain a cure, our praises sound, and all around is white! DEAN CORMACK The government’s focus is neers are earning $40 per on the tourist industry. Every month. Bar tenders and wait Cathy Jeanes, a member of St. Matthew on-the The island is going through a hotel on the island is owned staff in resort areas are making Plains Burlington, participates in the bell choir, change in policies and regula- by the government with the more in tips in two days than a prayer team and scripture reading. She has pub- tions. A new constitution is major European chains putting university professor in a month. lished two books of poetry, one for adults and being worked on. their name on the building and Incentive is in short supply in another for children. Cathy also has one e-book Rumors are that the docu- splitting profits to manage and this complicated country. online called, The Rock That Could Talk. ment may contain constitu- promote the hotels abroad. The church here is a small tional protection for LGBTQ, All resources have been part of this discussion and the (The Editor welcomes poems appropriate for publication in the religious affiliations and basic directed to this sector as it impact it will have on the final Niagara Anglican. Contact information is found on page 3.) women’s rights. provides the lion’s share of outcome is unclear. I have been told that these funding for the government and I am writing this submission discussions are a distraction its social programs. Education, from Santiago de Cuba, in the from the other issues of work- medical, some housing and south east. It is a city of over a ers’ rights and fair wages that rationed food staples are million people, where there are are not being discussed. provided but are, at times, not many choices. It is surrounded The Government has invited enough. by mountains that gave birth to various groups into the discus- Drugs and vaccines are scarce the revolution. This is the city 1_POLLARD_NiagaraAnglicanBC_Ad_R1:1 2018-12-14 10:19 AM Page 1 sion, but the real control still is and greatly needed when deal- where Fidel was raised and is his in the hands of the Communist ing with all the water borne final resting place. Party. It seems very evident the diseases carried through a water I have a busy schedule helping Make a Smart Investment, choose Pollard government administrates and system whose infrastructure the Archdeacon who has four Pollard offers great windows and doors of the Party sets policy. has decayed over the years. parishes on his own. He has exceptional value. With 70 years of Canadian Three weeks ago, we were Nowhere in Cuba is it safe made me priest-in-charge at San manufacturing, you can trust Pollard for expert advice and professional installation. asked to host a non-denomina- to drink water out of the tap Pedro, which relieves a bit of his tional meeting at the church, unless it has been treated. workload. with over 90 people. Many The Cuban people are paying In this Christmas season I am diverse faiths and organizations for their own social assistance reminded by the people here that C E L E B R A T I N G 70 Y E A R s were represented, like Quakers, programs through the control it’s not about the material gifts Call us today 1.8 0 0 . 5 8 5 . 5 5 61 Muslims, Masons, Lutherans the government has on keep- we receive, it is about the gifts of P O L L A R D W I N D O W S . C O M and evangelical groups. Over ing wages ridiculously low. The our love and compassion that are 35 different organizations and reallocation of money by the always ours to share with others churches attended. government from wages to every day of the year. This event was an invita- programs ensures that all social BUILD WEALTH, tion only gathering by the services are provided at a very Dean BUILD A BETTER WORLD. Communist Party to promote basic level. The Priest from Winona dialogue and relationships. I Doctors, lawyers and engi- We can help you do both. had met the Communist Party You want your investment portfolio to grow, but official heading up the event not in a manner that sacrifices your ethics. Ginny three years ago at a funeral in Arnott-Wood, Wealth Advisor at Raymond James Ltd. in Burlington, is a Responsible Investment Havana, when she came as the Specialist (RIS). She includes environmental government representative. sustainability, socially responsible, and good She is in charge of church governance factors in her analysis of investments relations. As we discussed when constructing her clients’ portfolios. changes since our last meeting, See how she can help you build and protect your wealth, by focusing on investment opportunities she seemed to walk a fine line GINNY ARNOTT-WOOD that are aligned with both your financial goals as between policy and progress. Wealth Advisor well as your personal values. The church is sometimes Call Ginny at 905-333-1920, or email at described here as “the uncom- [email protected], or fortable neighbour”. I believe the visit her website at www.raymondjames.ca/ ginnyarnottwood party realizes that the church is an important part of community life, but when the church Wealth Advisory Group speaks up about social justice Raymond James Ltd., member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund issues relations get strained. 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To print or not to print – more of your responses

In the September 2018 Niagara Anglican, the Editor in his HOLLIStorial posed the Roving reporter suggested question: To print or not to print … that’s the answer. It is a pleasure to read the Niagara Anglican. So, what was the question? — and asked readers to respond. I like the brighter colours and clean layout, and We printed many responses in our November paper, here are more replies … the article lengths are quite ideal. I enjoy reading about parish activities from across the diocese. Perhaps there could be a roving reporter who gets news from each parish on a rotation? I do like the print version because I can keep it nearby and More articles from the bishop read it over a period of a few days. With an e-version, it is too In response to your request in the October issue of Niagara Anglican, PLEASE leave well easy to forget to go back and finish reading. enough alone. The Niagara Anglican allows me to know what is going on in the Diocese. I enjoy your article, as Lianne Tan, Oakville well as Michael Burslem. I'm disappointed that we see few articles from our Bishop. Not our current Bishop because she probably has her hands full knowing the operation of the Diocese. However, in the past any article from the Diocesan Bishop were few and far between. No other choice … drop the printed I subscribe to the Dioceses of Toronto and Huron papers and there always is a message from the version Bishop(s). While I have certain misgivings about rendering I realize you could go online and print the paper, but I like holding the current editions in my an opinion without the benefit of full information (i.e. cur- hand. My concern also is for many seniors who do not have computers. rent mailing costs, monthly circulation within and outside PLEASE leave things as they are!! the diocese, the one-time costs of converting from a paper to an electronic version only, the anticipated loss in advertising Murray Rathbone, Ancaster. revenue, etc.), I feel that there is no other choice than to drop the printed version. After collecting the e-mail addresses of the electronic subscribers, the monthly publication can also be e-mailed to each of the parishes for computer printing and distribution Ask parishes to do a simple survey to members of their congregations who have identified As Chair of Greening Niagara, I suppose you might think I would support the emailing themselves as wanting to receive a hard copy. of the Niagara Anglican (NA), but I have concerns that we may lose new readers if the At least that is one person's thoughts on this matter. printed copy disappears completely. The extra copies that we put out at church are usu- ally all taken, presumably by visitors or new members. John Murphy, Grimsby I receive email copies of other smaller newsletters and find that I skip some articles, read some only briefly and rarely return for a second reading. Whereas I often re-read articles in the NA, cut them out for future reference, or scan and send to people who may not be Anglicans. If we lose the NA does that mean we lose the Anglican Journal too? Many of those articles help Paid subscriptions proposed me to feel connected to national and international stories that I might not bother to read on line. I found your article on “to print or not to print” My thought would be to kindly ask the parishes in the diocese to do a small study – most of this interesting. could be done by email, and for those without a computer a sign-up sheet at church would work. What portion of the expenses of the newspaper This might also ensure that new members have been included on the NA mailing list. is covered by subscriptions? 1. Do you receive the NA? Are subscriptions payments voluntary? If so, then I think it a. If no, do you want to receive a copy? is time that subscribers are charged an appropriate amount to b. If yes, do you want to continue receiving the NA? receive the paper. 2. Would you prefer to receive an electronic version? Can we let NA know your choice? I like the printed newspaper and I know if it was 3. If you don’t already, would you be willing to pay for a printed version? discontinued I would not read as much of it online.

An advertised recommended monthly donation to cover the printing/postage cost might also be Mitch Banks, Burlington useful to include for a few months in the NA. If we are able to have printed copies and email ones, then I think for a few more years this might be the answer to our quandary. It would ensure that older members can continue to feel connected Thank you for your responses. We look to their church through a printed copy but satisfy the ones who are fully attached to their elec- forward to keeping the conversation tronic devices. For the time being count me in with the printed group and I’ll continue to make a going. Send your comments to editor@ monthly contribution. niagaraanglican.ca or at the mailing address on page 3.

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The role of faith in Jesus’ healing  More Christmas happenings

COLIN C M CAMPBELL these words, objecting that they byproduct Lighting the way to Christmas suggest faith and repentance of our trust At Christ Church Woodburn, during Advent, the first season of the Church year, In his healing miracles, Jesus are not necessary. This would in and love families with Rector Trevor Jones lit candles to begin worship on each of the four brought the Kingdom of Life imply either antinomianism on for Jesus, Sundays before Christmas. to those who were in a place the one hand, where we could not a means of brokenness. The purpose of be healed without repenting, of obtaining healing prayer is to take us from or predestination on the other, them. our place of brokenness to the where we are healed or not, If we wish Kingdom of Life. without our participation. to see healing, Surprisingly, Jesus never The statements are not anti- then we must first return the demanded a formal declaration nomian. The gift of repentance Healer’s love with all our heart, of faith or repentance before is necessary for forgiveness. soul, mind and strength, and he healed. This fact is worth Unrepented sin keeps us in the love our neighbour in the same pondering! place of darkness, unable to way. Of course, it is only too easy Healing was a consequence of enter fully into the Kingdom to make the same mistake with his love for those broken physi- of Life. Nor do the words imply love as we can make with faith. cally by disease and spiritually predestination. The gift of faith Loving Jesus is not a work that by evil spirits. His presence was and repentance is offered to all we do to earn his love. It is a so terrifying to the demons that who are willing to receive it. grateful response to him loving their malign influence could not Both faith and repentance us first. stand in his presence. are necessary. However, a sound This cannot be rushed, but At the same time, it was so theology will realize that they God promises that it will hap- attractive to people that it proceed as a response of grati- pen if we allow him to have his The Gris boys, with their parents, lit the Advent candles to begin worship at Christ melted the hearts of tax collec- tude to receiving Jesus’ love, not way of love with us. Church Woodburn. tors, adulteresses, Romans and as a way to win that love. Let us praise God for the Samaritans, bypassing the need Healing is God‘s promise to a simplicity, profundity and purity for a formal statement of faith broken world. Failure is due to of the Gospel’s healing power, or repentance. our lack of trust in those prom- when it is correctly understood! This sheds light on a difficulty ises, due to doubt, fear or pride. that causes many to go astray in Success is not reached by Colin C M Campbell, PhD, praying for healing. our manufacturing faith and teaches high school physics at It is a theological truism that repentance, which only creates Glendale Secondary in Hamilton our salvation and healing are anxiety (as Luther reminded and is a member of St. John the gifts, won by the finished work us), but by allowing God to lead Evangelist Hamilton. of Christ, alone. We do not add us into trusting him so that we [email protected] anything to it, not even our are able to push through our repentance or faith. doubts, fears and pride. Some have misunderstood Faith and repentance are a

At Christ Church Woodburn, the Ryan twins and their parents began worship with

the lighting of the Advent candles. Photos: Judy Gurman

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A MONTREAL LG Halifax OM A NOVA SCOTIA AND quilts for northern babies and diocese to take steps against housing project opens in OTTAWA Montreal PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Sault Ste. Marie Ottawa ONTARIO TORONTO hate crimes. Ottawa Kingston HURON Toronto NIAGARA Up to 200 infants in Nunavut In three separate incidents in London Hamilton may be sleeping more snugly September and October, a man Women at a time of crisis this winter thanks to the efforts wrote graffiti on a shed behind in their lives now have more already been held in the eccle- of parishioners at St. John’s St. Margaret’s Anglican Church affordable housing in the Consultation session on siastical provinces of Ontario Anglican Church in Wolfville, N.S. in Etobicoke, a district west of nation’s capital after the open- human trafficking held in and Canada. The fourth, for the As part of the church’s 200th Toronto. ing this fall of a new facility Edmonton ecclesiastical province of British anniversary, celebrated through The graffiti, which included by Cornerstone Housing for Columbia and Yukon, is planned 2018, parishioners decided in the N-word, appeared soon after Women, a mission of the diocese Anglicans from the eccle- for early 2019, and the results mid-March to create 200 baby the Rev. Jacqueline Daley, who is of Ottawa. siastical province of Rupert’s are to be presented to General quilts to send to families in black, began as interim priest- The building formerly Land—as well as the dioceses Synod when it meets in July. Nunavut by the following in-charge at the church. Daley belonged to the Sisters of of Western Newfoundland and winter. believes it was prompted by her Jeanne D’Arc Institute, a Roman New Westminster—gathered in —The Messenger All 200 were completed that arrival. Catholic religious community. Edmonton October 21-24 to hear fall, and on November 24, the “It’s supposed to incite fear The $8-million project was about and discuss human traf- Anglicans help create quilts were displayed at an and terror, and it’s a reminder supported by all three levels of ficking in their communities. Indigenous spiritual space annual coffee party given by of the painful history of black government, and Cornerstone Participants heard from in B.C. jail the church’s Anglican Church people in this country,” she said. itself raised $2 million over a speakers, including Kate Quinn, Women, blessed and packaged. Jenny Andison, area bishop of two-year capital campaign. executive director of the Centre Indigenous inmates at the As of press time, organizers York-Credit Valley, met and wor- “Our dream has become a to End All Sexual Exploitation Vancouver Island Regional were hoping to get all the quilts shipped with the congregation reality thanks to the incredible (CEASE), who spoke about the Correctional Centre, a maxi- to Nunavut early in the new year. after the first incident, leading ground-swell of support by the origins of the organizations, and mum-security provincial jail, The idea of creating quilts to it in praying both for the parish caring, compassionate and hard- Taanis Bellerose, an Indigenous have a tent-like meeting house send north arose partly from a and the person who had written working people of faith within survivor of sexual exploitation. to practice their traditional 2016 talk on some of the needs the graffiti. the Anglican diocese of Ottawa Bellerose, who was brought spirituality after efforts by an of northern families given by The third incident occurred and the greater Ottawa com- into the sex trade at age 12 and Anglican chaplain at the facility parishioner Beverly McKee, who during a Sunday morning munity,” said Jessie-Lee Wallace, lived on the street for 25 years, and a grant from the diocese of had spent more than 25 years worship service; the man was resource development officer for now works as an advocate for British Columbia. as a health care worker in the chased away and identified, but Cornerstone. others who have been sexually The spiritual services team north. One church member as of press time, police had not Almost 30 parishes in the exploited. at the jail was awarded $6,000 recalled McKee saying some arrested anyone. diocese contributed to the Another organization, the this year from the diocese’s Nunavut families don’t have a Three weeks after that project, financially, through food Canadian Centre to End Human Vision Fund to buy a canvas tent warm blanket in which to wrap incident, about 40 people from donations, volunteer work and Trafficking, is currently develop- for use by Indigenous elders, their newborn babies. The proj- the community, who had heard in other ways, she said. ing a hotline to provide round- chaplains, inmates and staff, ect was organized by parishioner about the incidents from the The newly refurbished build- the-clock help to trafficking says the Rev. Kevin Arndt, who and avid quilter Elizabeth Biggs. news media, arrived at the ing, contains 42 small bachelor victims, and hopes to launch has served as a chaplain there In the end, more than 40 people church to help with the cleanup apartments, and is intended the service in the spring of 2019. for about nine years. Indigenous took part, including members of and to offer their support. to provide a secure home for CEO, Barb Gosse, told attendants inmates have made the 16 ft. by Biggs’s quilting club. One offered to pay for security women hoping to recover from that churches provide valuable 20 ft (4.9 m by 6.1 m) tent into a cameras to improve security on abuse or job loss, or get support help in the struggle against portable meeting house for spiri- —The Diocesan Times the property. Daley said she was for mental health and addiction human trafficking. tual practices, Arndt says. The deeply impressed by the show of problems, or move past a time of “You are our eyes and ears on front is now painted in the style Community rallies solidarity. crisis. One-tenth of the units are the ground; you have potential of a Coast Salish longhouse, around Ontario church The church, meanwhile, reserved for Indigenous women volunteers around you all the with a raven and eagle on either after racist graffiti started a social justice commit- and an Indigenous elder will time and you are a powerful side of the door. Inside there are incidents tee, and invited a specialist in serve on staff. community of assistance provid- cedar benches, blankets, a wood- diversity and inclusion to speak ers,” she said. burning stove and other items. The writing of racist graffiti on to the congregation. —Crosstalk Similar events, funded by property belonging to a Toronto- General Synod and the Anglican —The Diocesan Post area church this fall spurred a —The Anglican Foundation of Canada, have

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The Gathering, relaunched

The Gathering — described on “It was awesome to see such Niagara’s website as worship a mix of new and familiar "outside the box", led by youth faces, a broad range of ages for people who want to connect and a relaxed, welcoming vibe with God and one another in a throughout the evening,” said creative, contextual way — was Jennifer Harper, who attended relaunched in November under the event with her husband and the leadership of Sarah Bird. two little ones, “ with a great She was recently appointed as coffee bar, snacks, cards, board Program Consultant – Children, games and an open mic, there Youth and Family Ministry. was something for everyone to Forty-eight people attended enjoy.” (Above) Sarah Bird, Program Consultant the relaunch held in Christ’s The Gathering, wrote Sarah, - Children, Youth & Family Ministry Church Cathedral Hamilton. is an opportunity for people to Photo: Diocese of Niagara Facebook page The evening coffee house gather and connect with one (Left) Long time Gathering supporter featured live performances from another for a time of sharing, Ann Snyder took advantage of the the NYC band with volunteers, music, fellowship, snacks and open mic opportunity to sing a favou- ages 4-40, who sang at the open prayer. rite song. Photo: Sarah Bird mic. The music included a vari- All are welcome to join us ety of genres, from country to for any of the 2019 Gatherings, rock, soul to musical theatre. invited Sarah. People travelled from all The next Gathering is sched- over the diocese to warm up uled for Saturday, February 23 at with decadent gourmet hot St. Paul’s (Westdale) Hamilton. chocolate, featuring chocolate pieces, marshmallows, sprinkles, For more information contact whipped cream and a chocolate Sarah Bird at sarah.bird@ wafer cookie straw. niagaraanglican.ca.

(Above) People of all ages at the Gathering could engage in discussions or play games.

(Left) The NYC band provided music leadership and backup for singers at the Gathering. Photos: Sarah Bird

Church building needs a new roof

JUDY ROIS

All Saints’ Church is in Dain City, a small suburb in the southern- most part of Welland, Ontario, built for and by the Marshall Dain Manufacturing Company (John Deere), the area’s main employer. In this small suburb, All Saints’ is the only building used for Christian worship in the sion, environmental integrity Saints’ is showing its age, with maintenance and renovation. The Reverend Canon Judy Rois community. While small, it is and peace, making it a welcom- a need for a replacement of the While it fosters and cultivates is Executive Director of the most certainly vital. ing community in the area. shingle roof and eavestrough. innovative ministries through- Anglican Foundation of Canada. As hospitality is central to the According to Niagara’s Bishop While a roof or eavestrough out the country, it knows very [email protected] parish mission, it opens its doors Susan Bell, “the parish is work- may not rouse excitement or well that without safe spaces as a place for food collections, ing hard at fostering relation- delight in the minds of most, to worship, pray and gather, it for worship, as a gathering place ships and filling the role of an imagine a church without a roof. may not gather at all. And so, for household items for refugees established community hub for No roof, no people. AFC was pleased to offer a grant and community services. both faith groups and various The Anglican Foundation of toward this project. The parish has a strong com- programs and user groups”. Canada (AFC) understands the mitment to social justice, inclu- Well, the current roof of All need for infrastructure repair,