Official Publication of the Diocese 'of Algoma Volume 33 JANUARY 1986 Number 1 Analysis of the Algoma Diocese 1986 Budget- Financing includes commitments for Outreach the Reverend Nigel Shaw Outreach work the Diocese does. As explained by rise by more than five percent. This would be due By Mr. Oosterbaan, our Outreach work falls into two to the fact that the levies assessed depend upon The 1986 budget for the Diocese of Algoma categories. Much of the work occurs outside of individual Parish expenditures. Hence, a Parish has just been released by our Diocesan our diocese. This work is done primarily through which had greater increase in parochial expen­ Secretary-Treasurer, Din Oosterbaan. In General Synod to which we pay an assessment. ditures can expect a greater increase in their discussing the financial state of the diocese a The work of General Synod includes, amongst assessment. number of concerns became apparent. It is also other ministries, the support of mission Dioceses As a relative newcomer to the Diocese I was clear, however, that there are achievements to across the country. It also supports ministry out­ interested in the overall financial position of the be celebrated. side of our country. A substantial part of the an­ Diocese over the last few years. This turned out A matter which, unfortunately, requires nual budget is designated for this work. In 1986, to be an area of considerable concern for Mr. raising again is the cash flow problems of the $151,656 has been set aside for this important Oosterbaan. The finances in recent years have Diocese. These are essentially caused by late Outreach work. not been very encouraging. In 1981 there was a payment of Diocesan assessments. This was a The other area of Outreach occurs within our deficit of $20,700, in 1982 a deficit of $34,000, in major topic of concern at the 1983 Synod. There own Diocese. Though it might not seem ,as 1983 a deficit of $10,500. Fortunately in 1984 there was some improvement at that time but the pro­ glamorous as the other it is equally essential. was a surplus of $15,000 and it is projected that blem is re-emerging. This is unfortunate in that it for 1985 there will be a surplus of $5,000. Without this work many Parishes within the However, this means that when the last five costs the Diocese, money that could be better Diocese would be unable to operate. spent. Twice a month the Diocese has payroll years are considered as a group we have lost committments to meet. If there is not enough The support that the Diocese of Algoma pro­ over $45,000. - money in the accounts then an overdraft is vides in this area is vital. Also of importance is This has substantially reduced the financial created. The Diocese is charged interest until the training of theological students. This reserves of the Diocese. We have been in effect this overdraft is cleared. - outreach is necessary to ensure that the church living of the fat of good years. When there is a Some of the figures this year are quite ap­ has enough trained people in the future to under­ shortfall there are only two basic options, raise palling. In all Deaneries, with the exception of take the necessary ministry. As we re-align, and more revenue or reduce expenses. Thunder Bay, 50 percent, or greater, of the create new Parishes, through the use of AIM If we continue to support the ministry we Parishes were in arrears at the end of October. money, the need for trained clergy will be even now undertake, never mind expanding into the In Sudbury Deanery only five of 22 were paid up­ greater. The total amount set aside for Outreach areas of need that we perceive, then it will be to-date. In total 54 of 91 Parishes were in arrears work within the Diocese is $241,500. This means necessary to raise more funds. This is, of course, at the end of October. The shortfall exceeded that the combined total for Outreach is $393,156. far easier said than done. $100,000. A lack of the necessary funds is the This is 54 percent of the entire Diocesan budget. cause in some Parishes but in others it is simply The depth of commitment to Outreach work, that Each parish will have to grapple with this a matter of neglect. In total, bank borrowing the people of Algoma have made, is something subject. In the past the people of Algoma have charges are going to cost the Diocese in excess of that can be acknowledged with some sa tisfac­ responded to, and met, the needs of their day. $5,000 this year. This is money that could be bet­ tion. Striving to meet the many needs of today will ter spent elsewhere. The-overall increase in the Diocese'$ unified indeed be a challenge to us all but our past lends - It is impossible to discuss the Diocesan levy for 1986 is less than five percent. However, confidence that the challenges which face us now budget without being impressed by the amount of the increase in some individual parishes migtt will be met and surmounted.

Church of the Redeemer I Thessalon- lOO-year-old Church is feeling its age By Margi Turner of this historic building dicate this face-lifts is be salvaged and replac­ The original Church of building constructed in 1986, time to celebrate! will be attempting to give well overdue. ing the rest, realigning the Redeemer was built 1912. At this time a new Don your birthday hats its church the grandest At a recent Parish and restoring the steeple, in 1886 on the corner of site on the town's main and light the candles, the birthday present of all, a vestry meeting an blowing in insulation, Algoma and Dyment street was purchased and Church of the Redeemer, complete rejuvenation, estimate by a local building a new floor and Streets near the water­ this is where the church Thessalon, is 100-years­ estimated at over engineer indicated the sub floor in the basement front. The church site and stands today. old. Don't sing too loudly $100,000.00. tremendous cost facing and interior painting. probably the building The present Church of or dance too robustly, The shaky basement the congregation. The Father Larry Winslow materials were donated the Redeemer was however, or this birthday floor, the cracks in the estimate includes remov­ pointed out to the by Nathaniel Dyment, of designed by the celebrant may topple. upstairs walls, the ing all existing brick meeting that the church Barrie, Ontario, the Reverend John Tate, in­ The small congregation crumbling steeple all in- work, salvaging what can could easily be condemn­ owner of the local lumber corporating the original ed. mill. Others donated building including the Father Winslow has money, labor and room chancel and several outlined the problem in a and board for the stained glass windows, letter to the Diocese and builders. placed over a new base­ has indicated that there The original church was ment. On September 3rd, is no way a mission a white painted frame 1929, the rebuilt church parish of this size will be structure with a porch, a was consecrated. It took able to raise that kind of belfry and a bell. The in­ four years to payoff the money. The congregation terior was arched and debts of the first church has established a would later be incor­ and 17 to finance the cost building fund and to date porated into a new (Continued on page 4) over $18,000.00 has been donated. Other aspects of funding were discussed Public Education Supplement including historial loans or grants and public fund Please read carefully the four-page raising projects, and a supplement on Public Education, "At fund raising committee has been formed. the Crossroads," in this issue of The ,.. But despite the physical Algoma Anglican. I: condition of the building, ::~~~: It is extremely important that you ::::~: spirits are high and several Centennial :{: act by sending back the Feed-Back :~:~j\ celebrations are being :::jj: Form, and by writing your M.P.P. and :jjjj: planned. A history of the church is being compiled and research indicates that our forefathers were fac­ ed with similar problems I:~~Q' I in the early days of the }:: Bishop of Algoma r: church. {~;:~:::;:::;:;:::;:;::~::;:::::::::;::::::::::~:::::::::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::;::::::~~~~~: 2 ALGOMA ANGLI.CAN - JANUARY - 1986

How the Diocese's Budget was made up " By the Reverend Canon Jack Crouch The Finance Committee struggles with Finally we struggled with the concept The Diocese of Algoma has an ex­ this dilemma every year. It tries to be sen­ of the Unified Budget Levy. We examined ecutive committee and a sub committee sitive to the wishes of Synod and its com­ arid are continuing to explore several called the Finance Committee that helps mittees as well as being fair tf) every Parish methods of making this fair to all. For this plan for the finances of our Diocese. in our Diocese. There are many things that year we will apply the formula as outlined Every January we come to budget time are too expensive at this time or as we say in Canons 34 and 35, as the fairest proven again! Every year expenses seem to rise, "just too rich for our blood." way available to us. This results in an in­ costs go sky high, there doesn't seem to be In making these decisions for 1986 it crease of slightly over five percent of the enough cash to go around. It is hard to keep was found necessary to increase the overall overall Unified Budget Levy for most up with inflation, let alone plan for new budget from $679,565 to $730,122. In other Parishes. work. articles in this issue you will find the budget breakdown as supplied by Mr. D. New work will be under taken mainly through money that comes from Anglicans ~Her from the Bishop­ Oosterbaan, the Diocesan treasurer. We were concerned also to help every In Mission funds and we earnestly seek "YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH" Parish move toward self-support in every your continued support in 1986 both for the regular budget and any extras. I have chosen these words of Jesus to way possible. We are still struggling with His disciples, as our Diocesan motto for the concept of ~qualized stipends and, at How we raise this amount is, of course, 1986. the direction of Synod have moved boldly a continuing saga of asking every person They remind me of one of the first ser­ to raise stipends to be in line with the na­ and Parish to give as God has prospered mons that I preached as a theological stu­ tionallevel adopted by General Synod. We them. dent, in my home Parish, All Saints', are aware this will not be easy for some Noranda, P.Q., I do not have the notes now, Parishes, but encourage everyone to see the We remind you that: but hope it was not too amateur. It is a wisdom and fairness of this move. (a) All giving to the Church stems from phrase taken from the Sermon on the There is a change in the method of ar­ our love of Christ and His Church - of Mount, Matthew 5:13, which stuck in my riving at the car allowance for the coming what He has done for us. It is this that memory, and essentially sums up Jesus' year. We are happy that we can give a makes us cheerful givers. concern that His followers be authentic. I fairer distribution in areas where many ex­ (b) That a tithing Church made up of have often heard people say about our tra kilometres are travelled on Parish tithing people will have more finances and faithful Christian people, "They are the salt business. The usual increases in Canada people resources than we ever dreamed of of the earth," meaning - they are genuine Pension, Unemployment Insurance, conti­ or thought possible. people. . nui·ng education, dental and medical plans (c) That the Church, which gives away Jesus wanted His disciples to reflect are with us still. as much as it keeps for itself, will be strong His presence and His purposes. One new item we are recommending is and healthy. It is a true compliment for any of us if that all Parishes enter the Worker's Com­ (d) That God cannot bless what we our words and our lives match up. It is my pensation Plan as it is now available to us. withhold. prayer for all of Algoma'S people, from the This would be on behalf of all paid workers (e) Casting our bread upon the -waters youngest to the oldest, that we be genuinely in the Parishes on central payroll and is will result in untold blessings for us per­ ourselves, and let the grace and power of available at a very favorable rate. sonally and as a Church. Jesus show through our personality ·and character. It is my sincere hope that the clergy will help to develop the full Algoma Anglican and Canadian Churchman resources of the people of God today. The Algoma Anglican is The Algoma Anglican is This month The Algoma A 19o ma Anglican Our whole Anglican Church of Canada a monthly paper of eight one of 20 monthly papers Anglican also is sent with subscription records are in 1986 is asking basic questions about Mis­ pages. It contains con­ across Canada, each a four-page supplement. kept at the Synod Office sion and Ministry in our times. As you tributed articles and representing -a diocese, Each of the diocesan in Sault Ste. Marie. struggle with these questions, and listen to written material. which which is mailed out with newspapers in Ontario is partners' reactions to our- thoughts, may is typeset and the pages the national paper each including this supple­ Announcements God guide us into a clear strategy and plan made up at Br'acebridge, month. The Canadian ment, arranged for by the The Reverend Canon T. then sent to Goderich for F. Moore has relinquish­ of action to help us fulfill His will for the Churchman is edited and Provincial Synod. the presswork. At the pages made up in ed his priesthood in the whole created universe. May our Mission Goderich The Algoma Toronto, then also sent to One other point to be Anglican Church of and Ministry be "salted." Anglican is wrapped Goderich for printing. noticed is that The Canada. Yours in Christ, around the national The contract for the na­ Anglican monthly tional paper and for the publication, The Cana­ various diocesan papers dian Churchman, and is is made with the printing Holy Trinity Church ~04r-- mailed at Goderich to firm by The Canadian Little Current Leslie E. Peterson, every one of the paper's Churchman. Bishop of Algoma. subscribers. tooth Anniversary ._ ... In explaining this The Algoma Anglkan would The Bishop/s Itinerary emphasize that we have On Saturday, May 24th, and sunday,l responsibility only for May 25th, Holy Trinity Church, Little :~: I JANUARY Current, will be celebrating its 100th an- lij: January 1st - Bishophurst At Home. our own eight pages. January 5th, 11:00 a.m. - St. Luke's Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie. Sometimes Algoma ::::::: niversary. Ii!!!!! January 10th, 10:30 a.m. - Ecclesiastical Matrimonial Commission. readers like to write in January 12th - Visitation - St. James', Goulais Bay. about items they have I:'~ :~I On the Saturday evening we will be :I\;II! January 13th to 17th - Student Visits - Ontario, and the Bishop's personal Retreat. seen in The Canadian January 22nd and 23rd - Advisory Anglicans in Mission, Sudbury. !~!~ ~ ~ : having a catered Anniversary Dinner in the :1I: Churchman, and these :\1: Parish Hall, followed by a program of tl: January 27th to 30th - Seminar for Bishops on Conflict Management, to be held in Rich­ should be addressed to mond, Virginia. !If: Choral Music ill the Church. :t. FEBRUARY the editor of that paper in February 3rd - Human Rights Conference - Toronto. Toronto (see The Chur­ February 4th to 6th - Post-Ordination Conference, Bishophurst. chman for the address). :1:1:11 On the Sunday, there will be services at :\~\i February 9th - Thorneloe Chapel, Sudbury. One recent letter we :l!J 8:30 a.m. and a great Service of Thanksgiv- :f February lOth to 12th - Sudbury Deanery Confirmation Services. received, that should I: ! ~!~~ ing at 11:00 a.m. There will be special I\ February 15th - Clergy Wives' Retreat, Thunder Bay. February 16 to 18th - Thunder Bay Deanery Confirmation Services. have gone to Toronto, :I!: guests in attendance for this historical oc- II February 19th to 21st - Meetings of Dean, Archdeacons, Rural Deans and the Diocesan was about advertising in Executive Committee. The Canadian Chur­ February 23rd, 10:30 a.m. - St. John the Evangelist, Sault Ste. Marie, Confirmation. chman. Readers here in I caSi:~ would like to invite all former I February 23rd, 7:00 p.m. - St. Luke's Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie, Confirmation and Algoma will notice that : ~: ~:i ! parishioners and friends of Holy Trinity to :l:i:: Holy Eucharist. our diocesan paper does tmattend the celebration. 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MAILING: Send change of address notices and subscription renewals Produced ;;'onthly by Muskoka Publications Limited. I!:: if desired. It should be a great event Il: P.O. Box 1600. Bracebridge. Ontario. POB ICO. to The Algoma Anli!lican~ P.O. Box 1168. Sault Ste. Marie. :!:1 celebrating 100 years of Christiall witll8SS. :im! (Send articles lor publication to this address) Ontario. P6A 5N7. :!\I: : :;:: ::: ;:;: :::f: :;:;:;:::;:;: ::;:::: : ::;::::: :~ :;: ;:::;:; :;:;:::; : :i;:;:::}:::::: ::::: ; :;: :::::: :::::: ::;:;:::::::: :;:: :::; :; :: :;: ::: ::::: :::::::: :: ::: : : ::::;; : :::: : :: ::: :::::::: ::::: ::::: :::;:: ::: ::: : : : ::::::;:iH ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JANUARY - 1986 3 Helpful workshop feature of The Bishop1s Week-end By the Reverend present, you can succeed economic realities. In the three realities; these demonstrated clearly Falls, Temiscaming and Tony Hitsman in putting on an impor­ area that I serve are: Cache Bay, that they want something Warren. Bishop Peterson On the first week -end of tant event, given short there are factors that unemployment; Sturgeon done to increase people's dedicated a plaque at vember, the parish notice. threaten either to hold us Falls, declining Anglican commitment to Christ both Sunday morning ser­ ission of Cache Bay, I am referring to the back from developing our presence; Temiscaming, and his Church. The feel­ vices, the second crafted turgeon Falls, and visit of our Bishop to con­ Christian potential, or to declining Anglican ing was also very strong by Zane Legault, of .;;Temiscaming (Quebec) duct a week-end dissolve our present presence and isolation, that the Church must Cache Bay. Thanks also onstrated the old workshop to help us plan system of ministry brought about by its loca­ have something to offer go to Eric Magill, of adage that, where will for the future given past altogether. In particular, tion. those who are on the North Bay, for donating a and determination are and present socio- the congregations face While there are other verge of making a Chris­ portrait of Canon Gosse problems that we share tian commitment, and that will hang beside the with almost all rural also to those who have left plaque in Sturgeon Falls, parishes, the above are the Church for some and for Baxter's personal especially acute. To deal reason or other. This papers and sermons, with these, in planning should be spiritual com­ which will be held at the for the Bishop's Week­ fort and challenge, the Diocesan Archives, end, we emphasized com­ Gospel of Jesus Christ Bishophurst. Our thanks munity worship, fellow­ taught and lived in the . to Eric and Joy Magill for ship and time together in lives of all of our people. being our guests at the the sessions with Only then will we be an morning service, and to the Bishop to discuss authentic, witnessing the Venerable Ross and debate the issues. I community, a testimony Kreager, Canon Donald am told that this is to the power of the Holy Landon and the Reverend possibly the first time a Spirit we claim to be Muriel Hornby for joining Bishop of Algoma has guided by. us at the afternoon ses­ spent time together with During -the Bishop's sion with the Bishop. his cOl}.gregations in this Week-end we also paid Finally, a big vote of manner, so there may be homage to the memory of thanks to those involved some slight historical the Reverend Canon Bax­ in the preparation of this significance to the deal as ter Gosse, .who was a event, and to Bishop well. For others who may well-beloved priest in Peterson, for taking time be considering the charge of the Mission of from his busy schedule to possiblity of holding a Cache Bay, Sturgeon be with us. like event, be aware that . a deep committment is needed, and, possibly, LeHer to Editor proposes some changes in your personal schedule. Father Palmer memorial We added a parish pot­ luck supper to the The Editor, Church is: liturgical, schedule as a means of The Algoma Anglican. social positions, Devo­ bringing us together Dear Sir: The passing of tional. under relaxed conditions, Father Palmer Should (8) Encourage Men's and this was a definite not be let go without an Guilds and Servers' highlight of the week-end. effort' to perpetuate the Guilds. An important part of our Christian Doctrines and (9) Church Programs planning was to appoint a Church Life' that he so for Summer Camps and co-ordinator from each ably taught and por­ Parish Day Camps. congregation to super­ trayed. (10) Encourage and vise the contributions So I propose that in ' the qualify good broad­ each parish would make New Year, a Conference casters and television to the week-end, and, be held for those in­ people. also, a meeting of terested to formulate (11) Brin$ social and Wardens and Treasurers, plans and forward move­ sporting activities back to discuss what issues are ment on the following. to the Church, such as affecting the parish as a These were part of Fr. dances and good British whole. Palmer's interest and do games of the Merchant not seem to be part of Marine. Bishop Peterson arrived present plans, so we are (12) Renew the connec­ in North Bay ' early not stepping on any tion with those remaining enough on Saturday to at­ Diocesan toes. Also in Algoma Association in tend the Prayer following the precepts of England. Reform it in Workshop that afternoon Fr. Palmer, we should be Canada for those outside at St. Brice's Church, able to do the job of the the Diocese who would before leaving for Christian Life ourselves, like to be associated with Sturgeon Falls, where all and not hire others to do this Memorial. the Sessions were held. the job for us. We can bring these This brief stopover for (1) Produce a Sunday Memorial Plans for Ac­ Prayer no doubt was a School program, mainly tion before the next good preparation for the for rural places, where Diocesan Synod. week-end. the students of all ages If you would like to be Rather than elaborate in number between one and part of this Memorial to detail the schedule and 20. Fr. Palmer please write the content of the ses­ (2) Compile from priests to the Reverend Robert sions, I would like to com­ present notes for a book Lumley, 207 Stewart Dr., ment briefly on the of Confirmation instruc­ Sudbury, Ont., P3E 2R7. _ Bishop's main theme, tion. which was that each bap­ (3) Draw up detailed When a ' number of tized person has a plans for Parish / replies come in we can ministry. That observa­ Deanery Mission or arrange the location and tion is profound and true Renewals. time of the Conference and deserves the atten­ (4) Outline plans and and let you know by mail. tion of all of us, no matter detail programs for If you have an interest our station in life, or Parish youth Groups or suggestion please send whether we belong to a (high schoolers) also it in and we will put it on well-to-do self-supporting Deanery youth Con­ the list. Each one will parish or, like ours, ferences, and special ha ve to pay their own struggling to maintain a events. travel and incidental ex­ Christian identity under (5) Bring in a scheme of penses. difficult circumstances. Biblical Studies, whereby When Fr. Palmer was at Our ministries take place people would at least his height, his example in our homes, in the know the text of the ma­ brought out many Church, in mission to the jor parts of the Bible. outstanding priests and world. "The important Also develop Clergy and lay people, and many . thing is that in every lay leaders of Bible others were outstanding way, whether from false Classes. on their own. Algoma motives or true, Christ is (6) Recruit support then was very poor, but preached and because of groups for Missions she counted for this, I rejoice." (Phil. threatened with closure. something in the Cana­ 1:18). (7) Collect or write dian Church. Let's make Several excellent ideas booklets to support the her ' influence count came out of the sessions, mission of the Church. again. Holy Trinity Church, Temiscaming, P.Q. and the people Topics on what the Robert Lumley. 4 ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JANUARY - 1986 Ten Days for World Development ,.. '4 How Anglic Theresa Chimombe, lec­ World Development, the "Why are people In the Diocese of turer in monetary development educational hungry?" . Algoma she will be As explained in an article in the December .development economics program of the Anglican, Miss Chimombe is cur­ speaking " at an and political economy Lutheran, Presbyterian, rently working on food ecumenical workshop in ten by the Algoma Diocesan Co-ordinator fa University .of Zimbawe, Roman Catholic and problems in Africa with Parry Sound on Satur­ in Mission, funds provided by the AIM Harare, will visit Ontario United Churches. focus on , cash crops, day, February 8th. made possible a number of projects which in January and February This year the focus of agribusiness and on behalf of Ten Days for the study program is: transnational food import Miss Chimombe is one of and export. She has six Third World resource TRAINING FOR MINISTRY is one of the travelled and lectured in people that Ten Days is priorities. Our Diocese has a program for northern Europe. This bringing to Canada in training theological students during the sum­ will be her first visit to January and February mer months. In 1985 five students worked in North America. While in 1986. Algoma, each under the direction of a Parish Ontario Miss Chimombe The Ten Days high em­ priest, as shown below. will speak to ecumenical phasis period will a run meetings, participate in from January 31st to workshops from Sarnia in February 10th. The the west to Brockville in public is cordially invited the east to Parry Sound to attend the meetings on the edge of the north. and workshops. Thessalon Church problem- (Continued from Front Page) of the present Church of skilled carpenter and the Redeemer. We member of the church, wonder how many years built the altar, canopy, c it will take us to pay for flower shelves, credence the restoration of this table, altar rail, pulpit, beautiful little church. lectern, hymn board, , ~ The congregation, hanging lamps and bap­ especially the ladies, tismal font. ~his magnifi­ worked hard putting on cent wood work remains two bazaars a year,fowl in the church and will be suppers, afternoon teas, restored as part of the garden parties and con- most recent reconstruc­ "WHY ARE PEOPLE HUNGRY?": certs to help pay off the tion. Theresa Chimombe is one of six Third debts. Now we, like our Old church records show World resource people coming to Canada parents before us, will be that in 1908 the church for the Ten Days for World Development undertaking similar caretaker earned the high emphasis period. 11iss Chimombe will tasks to support our grand sum of $20.00 a speak at an ecumenical workshop in Parry church. year, the light bill for the In 1929 the Reverend second quarter was $2.55, -" Sound on Saturday, February 8th. John Tate retired due to that two cords of wood poor health. He returned cost $5.00 and that the to England where he liv- taxes on the parsonage ed in a ·retired were $28.35. January Thought clergyman's home for In comparison it cost another ten years. Here about $800.00 a month last, By Canon John G. McCausland SSJE he received several visits year for the church's N.B. From now on, in accordance with the recom­ from Thessalon soldiers electric bill. mendations of our Bishop, and the Diocesan Synod, overseas during the war. In 1972 the outside of the the Calendar of the Church will be that of the Alternate There are many fond Rectory and the Church Services Boolc(l!..ASj.Each month's "Thought" will be memories of the Tates. were painted. Following based on the items in that Calendar. During their residence the death of the Reverend here group meetings Norman Hornby in 1972, While there are many things in current were held at the Rectory the Rectory was pan ell­ church-life that may disturb us, there has which always had a glowed, carpeted and painted. been a real return to the standards of New of warmth from the A few of the congregation Testament Christianity in both ' teaching bright colored chintz on gave many hours of hard . and practice. The festival of the Epiphany the windows and window work towards transform­ is, once more, given its proper rank as a seats, from the old- ing the Rectory at this Principal Feast, and equal to Easter Day. fashioned coal stoves time. More work was burning in the hall and done on the house when The Sunday after Epiphany One is the dining room and from the Father Larry Winslow "Baptism of our Lord." The 1962 Prayer beautiful fireplace, built and his family came to Book 'restored · the ancient festival (BCP by Mr. Tate himself, in Thessalon in 1984. page 119), but I· do not think the festival his study. The first rec­ was given the emphasis it deserved. Since tory of the church was on Now it is time for us to it will (now) be always a Sunday, we may the north side of Huron concentrate our efforts look for an improvement. The Church is Street. In Mr. Tate's time on the church. Anyone the house lawns and with historical informa­ (now) rightly concerned about the meaning gardens we:ce beautifully tion regarding this and implications of Baptism. The redeem­ kept and many a 'Parish it would be most ed human person is formed by baptism, delightful garden party appreciated in compiling confirmation and first communion. With was held there. In 1955 our local history. Watch this sacramental background, a person is the old Rectory was sold The Algoma Anglican for able to give glory to God (our privilege and and the home of Fred our Centennial activities. our due), and do serviCe for HIM to the Hibbert was bought We would like to hear world. Now that our Diocese has joined the because it was on Park from any former Street just up from the parishioners. Your growing number of dioceses in admitting Church. monetary donatIons girls and boys, and other uncomfirmed per­ During the period from would _ be greatly ap­ sons to Holy Communion, the Church will 1953 to 1960 when the preciated and even more have the opportunity of bringing up our Reverend Ben Cooper . your prayers as we em­ people with Christian responsibility, since was priest-in-charge, the bark on this next they would be armed with God's grace in church badly in need of historical moment, in the the sacrament of His love. repairs was completely life of the Church of the renovated. Mr. Hibbert, a Redeemer. Since 1908, the week of prayer for Christian Unity has been the devotion of many between January 18th and January THANK YOU 25th. January 18th has been restored as Greetings from St. John the Divine, Arva. May "The Confession of St. Peter": the festival 1986 bring continued blessings to the Diocese. of the Conversion of St. Paul is January We wish to thank you for the many Christmas Greetings received from all parts of Algoma and for 25th. We need the solidarity of st. Peter's the numerous notes appended. They were of great faith (Matthew 16:16): we need the enrich­ interest to us. ed spiritual depth of St. Paul. Please accept these words as a personal The Epiphany Season is now extended I acknowledgment of your kindness. to Lent. Since Easter is early this year, Lent will be on us real soon. $ Frank and Beth Nock. Tom Cunningham in Huntsville with the Reverend Canon George Sutherland Printed as a Supplement to Crosstalk, Ottawa, The Ontario January 1986 Churchman, The Anglican, Toronto, The Niagara Anglican, The Algoma Anglican, The Huron Church News and for readers of The Canadian Churchman in the Dioceses of Moosonee and Keewatin .

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D ~~pTt'~;i't'h;'~::" '2:~'~'~ti't~:tr;na I standing and appreciation must consider our provision of Jewish and of the various traditions and Anglican involveme . Christian values within the the religious heritage of public education . public system of education, mankind. In June 1984 then Premier the current Liberal and This Government, while William Davis announced preceding Progressive Con­ rushing headlong and un- that his Government in­ servative Governments have questioningly in a · "ready, tended to extend public allowed the presence of fire, aim " process (the funding to the Roman Cath­ Christianity in the Public words of Mr. David Peter- olic _S~parate Schools of Schools virtually to dis­ son) for the extension of full Ontario to the end of the appear. This is in direct con­ funding to the Roman Cath- secondary system. Shortly travention of the historic olic Separate Secondary thereafter Archbishop Lewis I philosophy and policy Schools, is finding the logi- Garnsworthy wrote to - . t adopted and maintained in cal. reasonable and fair Mr. Davis on behalf of the the past. approach of the Ecumenical Ontario Bishops indicating While accomplishing this Study Commission to be qualified support providing destruction of the Christian one.requiring a long, care- the Government showed environment of the public ful and involved bureau- equal concern for the rights schools, these same political cratic study prior to any of other traditions. parties, together with the decision for action. The By April. 1985 , following Contents New Democratic Party, are latest ESC brief went to the inconclusive meetings with Preamble p.1 extending the ability of Minister of Education in Government officials and . The Anglican Church and Public Roman Catholic Schools to Education in Ontarig pp. 2-3 December, 1984. It reiter- near the end of an election Roman Catholic Separate Schools nurture their children in that ated proposals made in campaign in which the and the Extension of Funding p. 3 Faith with the support of numerous previous meet-- issues had not been satisfac- The Funding Controversy p. 3 public funds. ings and briefs. No word has torHy debated, the Anglican The Case for Fund ing p. 3 Over the -past fifteen years been received from the Bishops, with the concur- The Case Against Funding p. 3 The Ecumenical Study Com: Government concerning its rence of the Provincial The Case for Delay of , mission has presented a intentions for realistic Executive Council. issued Fund ing p. 4 method to preserve the action. a statement calling_ for a Issues p. 4 unity of the public educa­ It is within this environ- delay in such funding to Towards an Anglican Policy p. 4 tional system through the men!, where the Govern- allow for a full public discus-" For Study Pu rppses Directions of Provincial re-institution ' of religious ment is committed to firmly , sion about its implications After each major section of the paper questions have been Synod p. 4 'education. Such a program establishing the rights and for our pluralistic society. framed to enable readers and What Can I Do? p. 4 would respect the rights of desires of one Christian The Bishops established an study groups to focus on Feedback Form p. 4 Christians, those of other denomination while dis- ad noc Committee to pre­ the issues. faiths, and those who claim criminating against those of pare a Background paper no religion, while providing others in Ontario, that we for the Provincial Synod. evervone with an under- Section I Footnotes ha ve been omitted What evidence do you see in from t his su pplement Co pies of your community to support the fu ll re port may be obtained from the Programme Office, the view that " Governments ha ve allowed the presence / 7 I Bronson Ave. , of Christia nity' in t he Public Ottawa K I R 6G6. School Virtually to disappear. "? Pa ge 2 At the Crossroads January 1986

Section II The Anglican Church and Education in Ontario- Pluralism , Secularization and the Church's View of Education

John Strachan and AngHcan Schools By the 1960s a number of fac­ This same document went fur­ room. In other words - schools tors had combined to challenge ther in laying the blame for the with every activity pervaded with this approach. Religious pluralism contemporary situation on the IChristian ) religion.' " It went on to Chu rch itself. argue that the Christian approach La te in the year I 799 John was obviously a growing reality in .. Many abuses are due to our fail­ to education would be info rmed Strachan arrived in Kingst on to Canadian societ y, particularly in the rapidly expanding urban ure to use our present opportu­ b y the doctrines of Creation. the take up a position as tutor to the nities properly.· We have not Fall. Incarnation , Ato nement and children of Robert Hamilton and areas. Minority groups were insisted upon adequate inspec­ the Holy-Spirit in the Church. Richard Cartwright and the increasingly conscious of their tion of the teaching of the reli­ Could such a philosophy be mastership of the town school. On rights and vocal in their determina­ gious knowled ge materia ls. Th e implemented in the public schools arrival he discovered that the tion to maintain their identity. clergy have exercised too infre­ of what the report recognized as school was non-existent and no within the Canadian mosaic. While quently their rights as visitors in the post-Christian country Canada government salary was available. the vast majority of the population the schools. The Chur c ~e s have had become? It maintained that. A few years later Strachan was was nominally Christian , its zeal for allowed their voices in the local even in such a society, the Church ordained and established a very the faith was not what it wa s in school boards to be silenced. has th e right to a voice in the shap­ important early school in Cornwall, more homogeneous and socially Too little use ha s been made of ing of educational policy. " At the Ontario. restricted times. the provision for absence from very least the Church has the right In anamazing career, culminat­ school on the mornings of holy to in'sist that public education ing in his appointment as first Thus the trend since the Second days. Religious instruction is too should present the Christian view Bi shop of Toronto, Strachan John Strachan World War ha s been towards an often given by clergymen who of God , man and the world on the to uched the life of his society at found another in Montreal. increasing secularization of the are not skilled in primary school same basis as other views. This many levels. He was, for example, " M y objects are principall y public sc hools. The Churches teaching methods or by teachers would be consistent with princi­ a pioneer in the development of two" , said John Strachan, " the recognized this and tried through who have not had proper prepa­ ples of liberal education in a the Synodical system of church promotion of religion and educa- .such associations as the Inter- ration for the teaching of reli­ democratic society." government. He educat ed two tion." Like Squire Thwackum in church Committee on Education to gion. Our o pportunities for Additional justifications for main­ generations of the ruling class in Tom Jones he was a highly partisan resist it and to maintain the Ch ris- teaching in the secondar y taining this Christian emphasis in his private schools. He laid the Anglican and his vision of what tian character o f the schools. A the schools were: the fa ct that t he constituted the proper ba sis for document produced by a Commit- schools remain uncultivated. " foundations of the Province's overwhelming majority of Cana­ educa tion did not extend beyond tee of the Diocese of Toronto in In the same year (1962) a report public school education and wrote dian taxpayers were at least nomi-· its first text-book. He secured the an Anglican and British model. He 1962 placed a lot of blame on the was presented to General Synod ~ nally Christian: our educa tion wanted an established Anglican lack.of adequate recruiting and bearing the title " Religion in Pub­ charters for what are now the tradition is based on Hebraic­ Univer$ity o f Toronto and Trinity Church in this Province with a traInIng o f Christian teachers for lic Education". It first of all sets out Christian principles and should privileged position for it in the public school system. " We to define Christian education in College in Toronto. He persuaded continue to be: and ' The educa­ his brother-in-law, James McGill. to education. • believe that investigation will show terms of " Education as a whole". a decline in the number of persons " Christian Education is 'a particu­ tional system which is not inclined with a sa tisfactory Christian back­ lar kind of education in all subjects towards t he Christian principles is Egerton Ryerson and Public Schools ground w ho are entering the at all times - not only in the c1a ss- inevitably slanted away fro m teaching profession " them. " as a being who could complain of me before God, if I did not provide him with the best education, as a Royal Commission on Religious EduC-.9tion, 1969 man and a Christia n, which it was possib le for me to provide" In 1969 a Royal Commissi on such courses . Teach ers, however. booklet on the subject b y Cl ive According to his b iographer. two appOinted by the Government to do not'as yet have the opportunity Beck to all School Boards and principles underlay Ryerson's sys- investigate a nd r ecom m end to gain certifi cation in reli gion as asked them to develop pro­ tem .of education: "that a univer­ regarding r eligious educatio n a speciali ty. At the present ti me grammes. A nu mber of Boards sa l and com pulsory system of brought d own its report. It the ava il ability of the world have .done so. The Ministry has primary and industrial education recommended t hat t he 1944 religions courses greatly depends also p roduced a guideline for the is .ju stified by consideration of programme be abolished, that on the happenstance that some elementary grades called Personal economy as well as of humanity: there be incidental teaching about individual teacher on staff has a and Societal Values. and that religion and morality, religion in the elementary schools, particular interest and compe­ To date nothing has been done though not sectar ia ni sm, must o p t i o nal cou r ses o n W orld tence in the subject. with regard t o religious educa tion have a central place in any system Religions in the secondary schools The M inistry has also made an at t he e lemen ~a r y level. The 1944 of education." . a nd an e m p hasis o n m o ral attempt to implement recommen­ programme remains the most Ege rton Ryerson These two Christian statesmen education. d ations in the area of moral and recent Ministry initiative in this

ca n properly be ca lled the fathers < The Government soon produced values education. It supported regard. The manuals have been In the battle to determ ine the o f the Onta rio public sc:hool sys­ a guideli ne for courses on World research and test pro jects through out of print for several years. The Christian foundations of t he tem. Strachan secured the schools' Re ligions in the seni or division. the Ontario Institute for Studies in programme is no longer a viable Province's educational system . establi shment in the early years Many high schools have offe red Education IOISE) It ci rculated a one. Strachan was to find a worthy after 1800, and Ryerson shaped adversary in the Methodist Minis­ t heir development after 184 I. It ter, Egerton Ryerson . A pastor, was clear that t hese schools'were The Ecumenical Study Commission and the Educational Approach editor and controversialist. Rye r­ to be Christian schools. It would son was appointed fi'rst Super­ not be unfair to say that they were to Religious Education intendent of Schools for Canada the parochial schools of the Angli­ can and Protestant Ch ri stian West in 1844. In 1969 the Roman Catholic trasted with the earlier nurture handling and discussing them. majority of the population. "The Ryerson travelled to more than Bishops in Ontario invited ap proach. The nurture approach Pupils should also gain some Anglicans soon became support­ twenty countries to investigate representatives of other churches seeks to lead participants to appreciation of the various reli­ ers of the public schools and won their educational systems, conduct to study the case for the extension accept the beliefs and behaviour gious traditions which have devel­ the commendation of Ryerson . interviews and collect information. of public funding to the completion code of a particular religious oped historically and which con­ when they 'stood forward as a He was most impressed with the of secondary schools. Thus was tradition or other life stance. tinue to exercise a living influence phalanx, against the seductions Prussian model and by Dinter, its established the Ecumenical Study The 1944 programme is such an today, In the Ontario context this presented to them ' in separate guiding genius, who had said, "I Commission on Public Education approach rooted in a type of non­ means that a significant proportion school amendments proposed by promised God that I would look IESC) . After it had completed its sectarian Christianity. of the content should come from upon every Prussian peasant child the Roman Catholics in 1855 " work on the funding issue, the The educational approach is the Jewish and Christian traditions Commission became a permanent d eemed to be more appropriate but not to the exclusion of atten~ body to be a voice for the mem­ for the public schools of a pluralis­ tion to the other world religions Religious Education in Public Schools to 1944 ber Churches on issues of religion tic. mu lti-religious society. Its aim and native peoples' heritage. and education. The Anglican is to help stud ents gain a growing There is room for a measure of Chu rch has been represented 1944 programme to avoid issues understanding of religion as an flexibility in the balance of content since the beginning by members to reflect the local community's For the first one hundred years of denominational controversy, important p henomenon in con­ appointed through the Provincial religious mosaic. The p rogramme after 184 I religiOUS instruction was but religious education under this temporary society and in history. Synod. followed would be based on cur­ secured by a variety of means. approach was definitely Christian In addition they should be given For the past fifteen years the riculum materipls prepared for Sometimes it was done by education. The purpose was rein­ an opportunity to explore the ESC has been consistently advo­ teachers to use in the classrooms. teachers, sometimes by clergy. In forced by Opening Exercises at the kinds of questions with which cating an educa~ional approach to 1944 the Progressive Conservative beginning of each school day religion deals and a chance to the teaching of religion in the pub­ Government of George Drew legis­ which included prayers and the d evelop the skills necessa ry in lic schools. This should be con- lated a programme of religiOUS reading of passages of Scripture. It was stated that " the school must education which included provi­ " We warmly affirm our continuing regard for the Roman Catholic lead the child to accept as his own sion oJ two 30 minute periods of STATEMENT OF people of this province and we acknowledge their original constitutional those ideals of conduct and instruction each week in grades I right to a separate school system. We also strongly support the public endeavour which a Christian and to 8. In effect this was a THE HOUSE OF school system, which we want to protect from fragmentation. We are democra tic society approves." programme of Christian nurture or grateful for Ontario's tradition of excellence in public education. We Ironically, the 1944 programme, indoctrination. Teachers were . BISHOPS, intend to encourage its maintenance and support its continuing improve­ the most formal. thorough , and counselled "to bring home to t he ment. but would press for a recovered.appreciation of the religious and methodical approach to Christian pupils as far as their capacity ANGLICAN spiritual roots of education. nurture in the public schools, was allows, the fu ndamental principles CHURCH IN Ontario Anglica ns hold man y different views about the advisability of Christia nity and their bearing on introduced at a time when factors of extending further funding to separate schools through Grade 13 , but human life and thought." The in the general society would soon ONTARIO we continue to oppose the plan to begin imple~enting such funding render it obsolete. It was more a Cambridge Syllabus, a curriculum without adequate information and full public discussion about the response to the concern to pre­ produced in England. was adapted ENDORSED BY implications for our plural istiC society. serve Christian and democratic as the basis for the lessons in We fear that the quality of education for all Ontario students, includ­ values during wartime than an grades I to 6, and two other tHE ing Roman Catholics, would be disastrously affected and we are educational model for the very manuals were later issued for use concerned that appropriate democratic procedures have been Ignored differ-ent society which would by teachers in grades 7 and 8. PROVINCIAL We rea ffirm our continuing commitment to Anglican-Roman Catholic emerge following that war. An attempt was made in the SYNOD dialogue and support our journey towards full reconciliation." page) January 1986 At the Crossroads Section IV Provincial Synod, 1979 to the Present The Funding Controversy period , the ESC received con­ As this historical survey makes tradictory messages. First there ' clear, the policy of the Anglican As noted ab~ve the Ecumenical ,and that we look forward hope­ In 1979 Provincial Synod was an indication that the Minis­ Church in this Province has passed Study Commission came into exis­ fully to the inc r-eased sharing of devoted a major portion of its try would turn its attention to the through three stages. In the earli­ tence. at the invitation of the facilities to introduce a new era of attention to the question of reli- production of a guideline for reli­ est period dominated by Bishop Roman Catholic Bishops , of partnership between two self­ gious and moral education in the gious education similar to Personal Strachan, the public schools were Ontario, to' study the cas'e for respecting sovereign systems. " public schools. It adopted a series and Societal Values. Then in regarded as Anglican parochial extending p-ublic funding of the No member Church . apart from of motions which endorsed the September 1984 the ESC was told . schools, In the period from 184 I - Roman- Catholic Separate Schools the Roman Catholic Church , educational approach to religious that the clergy had the opportu­ down to the 1960s the public to the/ end of grade 13. Members endorsed 'the statement of the education and complementary nity to teach in the schools under schools were regarded as Chris­ of the Commission were Ecumenical Study Commission. programmes in , morals/values the existing legislation and that tian schools but without a sectar­ impressed with the Case presented The Davis Conservatives won the education. they were not taking advantage of ian bias, In both of these periods by the Ontario Separate School 1971 'election and the funding Since then the ESC has con- this opportunity. There no longer the approach was one of nurture Trustees Association in a docu­ issue was put on the political back tinued to lobby the Ministry in this appeared to be a commitment to and indoctrination. In the most ment entitled Equality in Educa­ burner. Both the Ljberal and New regard . The major practical result a new educational approach. recent period the.Provincial Synod tion and . published in 1969. Democratic parties, however, has been the issuance of the docu- This 'last message came as a endorsed ' the educational ap­ In its statement the Commission were publicly committed to the ment Personal and Societal Values surprise to the members of ESC. proach to religious and moral/ wa s careful to point out that it was extension of funding. The Roman referred to above. In the Diocese and was regarded as unsatisfac­ values education in the public not a rgu i ng the pros 'or cons of the Catholic Bishops continued to of Huron the Moral Values Study tory. The Commission responded schools. This was regarded as existence of a Separate School lobby behind the scenes. The ESC Group has done a great deal of with a A Brief on ~ligious Educa­ most appropriate to the schools of System. 'Given theexistence of a turned its attention to the issue of work in studying developments in tion in the Public Schools of a pluralistic society. Nevertheless, Separate School System. then. we religious education in the public moral/values education in the pube • Ontario. Elementary and Secon­ such an approach was looked wish to see that system function­ schools. Iic schools and in interpreting dary presented to the Minister in upon as being complementary to ing as efficiently as possible within The reqction of the Anglican them for the Church . A series of December, 1984 , reaffirming the the nurture approach to Christian the resources at our command, Bishops to Premier Davis' policy booklets has been published and need to develop the educa tional faith and life undertaken by Chris­ not only for the sake of the fami­ change in 1984 was noted at the distributed in this regard , approach. Due to the political tian parents in their homes and lies who have a right to send their very beginning of this paper. The In recent meetings with changes of the past few months through parish educ,ation pro­ children to those schools, but in Ecumenical Study Commission Dr. Bette Stephenson, the Minis- the Commission is still awaiting a grammes. the interest of the community as issued a statement in April 1985 ter of Education for much of the reply. a whole." " Other things being calling for a delay in the proposal equal" , the (ommissioncould not to extend the funding. The Roman see how the Separate School Cathol ic Church, whose represen­ An Alternative View: The Continuing Need for Anglican Schools Trustees' case could fail to win tatives had not been present when acceptance. the statement was drafted, pub­ Throughout the second and b oth Clergy and peqple to face the ment for sanctifying the sons of men, The Commissiora looked anhree licly disassociated itself from the requisite ex penditure of time and third phases there have been " other things" to see if they statement. The grounds given for trouble and money. those who have found what was Since the 1960s there has been weighed against the case: finan­ justifying a delay were: to enable When God' s truth is as p recious in provided in the public schools a significant growth in alternative, cial : administrative: anDiocese of Ontario 3 . With regard to the extension of public funding to Roman Catholic that they will be adequately Government. Separate Schopls to the end of grade 13, I think equipped to live productively in • Adopt a position on the Funding The Rev. John Brownhili issue (see above sections V, VI. their future Diocese of Moosonee ____ funding should be extended without delay • the need to provide children and and VII. ___ funding should be delayed until the matter is publicly youth with a knowledge, under­ • Review the Church 's present debated and the implications are clear standing and appreciation of poliCies and practices reg~rding The Rev . Larry Wi nslow ___ funding should not be extended under any circumstances their neighbours, their beliefs Christian nurture in the home Diocese of Algoma ____ other: and parish with a view to assess­ and traditions 4. With regard to the granting of public funding to private, independent ing their adequacy in the Chris­ Mrs. Patti Carlisle • the need to reach compromise schools. I think tian nurture of children and without sacrifice of principle Diocese of Huron ____ these schools should be fully funded youth. Make changes 'On the • the need to recognize that on ____ these schools should receive partial funding basis of such a review. many of these matters sincere ____ these schools should not be funded • Assess the Church 's continuing The Rev. Canon Ray Farrell people generally, and C.hristians _ _ __ other: in particular, can be divided and participation in the Ecumenical Diocese of Niagara are divided in what they believe Study Commission and direct 5. Other Comments the principles to be and the right our representatives accordingly. The Rev. Cano_n William Gilbert courses of action to take Diocese of Ottawa, Convenor • the need to recognize that desired action on one concern may conflict with goals or action in other areas please complete. clip this Form and return it to: The Rev. Canon William Gilbert. 71 Bronson Avenue. Taking into account the issues listed in Section VIII and the concerns Ottawa, Ontario, and considerations listed in part a} of Section IX, evaluat~ the choices KI R 6G6 given in part b} of Section IX , listing them in order of desirable priority . NAME: ______

Further Questions, based on your discussions above: ADDRESS: I. In the light of that discussion-, what courses of action- should your Church take to further the Anglican pOSition re: the funding of Roman Catholic Separate Schools and the other issuesinduding the need SIGNATURE: for a course of religious education in the public schools? 2. How can your Church best take action to commend to the children If you do not want to destroy this supplement by clipping, please make and young people in your midst the beliefs and way of life of the Rev. Canon W .A. Gilbert a facsimile and send it. . Christian tradition?

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: :~ : ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JANUARY - 1986 5 s in Mission funds assist Diocese of Algoma

ference in the lives of God's people in our Diocese. This is further brought to our readers' attention by the following pictures:

STUDENT TRAINING: Din Oosterbaan, Diocesan AIM Treasurer .. . shown here with Norman Greene, had authority to spend $8 ,800 for the summer theological student training.

TRAINING YOUTH AND OTHERS FOR MINISTRY: The Youth Synod, the Deanery Fellowship of Prayer workshops, the volunteer Committee for Palliative Care in Thunder Bay, the delegations frol1l each Deanery to the Renewal Conference in Ottawa - aU being ways of equipping the saints ' for ministry - are supported by AIM funds.

POST ORDINATION TRAINING: Early in 1985 a Post Ordination conference was held .at Bishophurst for recently ordained cl.ergy. The purpose was to help participants minister more . effectively in the Parishes where they serve.

RESEARCH AND PLANNING: $5,000 has been set aside for research of Parish realignment so that Parishes may co-operate with one another, using leadership resources "for the building of the whole body." In this picture Bishop Peterson is shown with Norman Greene, Diocesan co-ordinator of AIM.

TRAINING FOR LAY READERS AND OTHERS : Leaders of our SERVING NEW DEVELOPMENTS: The Reverend Morley Clark, Rec­ . Diocese are being trained for ministry in the Associate in Theology tor of Trinity Church, Marathon, ministers to people (old-timers and course offered at Thorneloe University. In the picture Dr. David Gould, newcomers) on the edge of the Hemlo gold field. Warden of Lay Readers (right), pi'esents the Bishop's Licence to Hugh Hamilton, a Diocesan lay reader who completed the Associate in ASSISTING THE RETIRED: A further $15,000 from AIM funds has Theology course. From AIM funds $2,000 was set aside for the 1985-86 been added to the Clergy Retirement Assistance Fund to help clergy in year for developing the course. Algoma in moving and relocating after retirement.

Former S.S.J.E. Mission House on its way to becoming a residential school featuring home baking, A service of dedication bent of the Lake of Bays school founder, who said men of leadership ability the chapel, were played Cabbage Patch clothes, was held Saturday, Mission. Assisting were that last summer, before and faith, and they had by Michael Malley, of Ot­ beds and high chairs, a December 7th, at the members of the leaving the Canadian created a great legacy. tawa. coffee and donut shop cl1apel of the former Bracebridge Ministeral Navy (in which he He felt, aside from their made on location, a can­ Society of St. John the Association, in the had the rank of Com­ original purpose, the Craft Sale dy store, Christmas Evangelist Mission presence of the mander), he was in Vic­ buildings would most ap- at LiHle Current decorations and House in Bracebridge, to Venerable William A. toria, B. C., and four days propriately be used for · Holy Trinity Craft novelties, The Craft establish. the Vanguard Graham, Archdeacon of before the death of such a school as Guild, Little Current, Store, which had quilts, Academy, an indepen­ Muskoka, and the Father Roland Palmer, Vanguard Academy. 'fhe held its annual "Kountry knitting, and other crafts. , dent residental school Reverend Stanley G. he was able to tell him music of the service in- Kitchen and Craft Sale" It was all a great success which . will occupy the Tomes, Rector of St. about plans for the eluded the Navy hymn, on Friday, November and a great time was had former S.S.J .E . Thomas' Church, school. Commander Ar­ "Eternal Father, strong 23rd, and Saturday, by all who attended. The buildings. The service Bracebridge. The ad­ naud said the monastery to save." Organ accom- November 24th, in the sale made in excess of was conducted by the dress was given by was established in the paniments, on the ex- Parish Hall. There were $2,300.00 which will be a Rev. Ray Porth, incum- Donovan Arnaud, the 1920's by a small group of cellent instrument still in stores set up, six in all, great help to the Parish. 6 ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JANUARY - 1986 To reach an agreement in truth In the next 14 months every Church in the order of the Church? One sacramental nature of the establishes its identity. the Church as the scaf­ Anglican Communion has to respond to the BEM would be a deeper com­ . ministry in these terms. Not in " Family folding for the Kingdom. (Baptism Eucharist and Ministry) report of the mitment of a unity of the "All ministerial oversight Services," however Its order, therefore, World Council of Churches and ARCIC 1 (Final Church that is observable embodies an authority useful for fringe contacts, must be strong, durable, Report of the Anglican-Roman Catholic Interna­ by the world and thus, which stems from Christ nor even in Morning and but adaptable, capable of tion Commission). what Jesus prayed for, a as Head of the Church Evening Prayer, however modification as ministry What will be the outcome of the discussion in convincing stimulus to and w itnesses to His valuable as part of the and mission demand. the Churches? Will the feedback be confusing, faith - "that they may be Lordship over the diet of worship, but in the This bears on a number of reflecting divisive debates, characterised by the one that the world may Church, including its sacrament of our current issues, such as rehearsal of tired arguments? In this frank arti­ believe. " ministers themselves." r edemption does the the development of local, cle, written from an English perspective, The Anglican Reform­ Again, "The view of church visibly, corporate­ shared ministry, Anglican Consultative Council Vice Chairman ed Commission report ministry which sees it ly identify itself as the presidency of the Canon Colin Craston explores some of the ques­ recognises that some purely in terms of delega­ one Body of Christ. eucharist, the ordination tions which will have to be resolved if Anglicans (evangelicals, surely, tion by the Church of cer­ of women, etc. . are to reach an honourable and credible consen­ among them) regard con- . tain functioos disregards Reformed Catholicism the authority of the and Covenant Theology sus. cern for unity as deflec­ Apostolic succession - Open dialogue free A Catholic ecclesiology ting attention from the ministry to act in the This all adds up to a substance and sign from the political emphasises the historic more urgent business of name of Christ as Head of . plea for a Reformed Another matter is the and visible nature of the evangelism. But it goes the Church for its edifica- Catholicism, which is just pressures of schemes of tion." . another way of pleading recognition that apostolic unity, is now happening Church, a wo.rld-wide on to affirm tha t Both the exercise of for a serious commitment succession is to be defin­ between the Evangelical, society founded by Christ, multiplication of ed in terms of the Church Catholic and other tradi­ which is both the sacra­ members is not, accor­ ChrIst's authority and the to Covenant theology, sign of His Lordship are without which continuing in loyalty to tions within the Church of ment and instrument of ding to the New Testa­ the apostolic faith, His presence in the world. ment, the sole criterion there affirmed. New evangelicalism quickly England. Testament study and the degenerates into an in­ witness, fellowship and One thing is becoming This visible institution re­ by which priorities are to ministry - the historic quires true order to be judged. The Church is developing tradition in dividualistic pietism. clear. It is that basic to the Early Church Covenant is the succession of the the disagreements among validate the structures of the sign, instrument and episcopate being just the ministry and to preserve foretaste of the recon­ (Church order cannot be framework of God's deal­ Anglicans, as well as with structured today solely on ings with man in Old and sign and not the essence our ecumenical partners, the Church's identity with ciliation of all things in of apostolicity. the apostolic tradition. Christ. Reconciliation in­ New Testament docu- New Testaments. In it has been a failure to ments) lead us to see visible commitment to , agree on a doctrine of the to unity, therefore, Wheat and tares The re is g rowi ng touches the credibility of the ordained ministry as the People of God, mark­ Church. A search for con­ recognition that the two called not only to do cer- ed by sacramental initia­ A further concern sensus on minis try, the Church. ecclesiologies need each tain things but to be tion (circumcision in the would focus on the priesthood, episcopacy is other, need correction Take episcopacy something for Christ. Old, baptism in the New) Church visible as a "mix­ driving us back to an and enrichment by draw- seriously and sacramental con­ ed community" - wheat understanding _of the ing together. Another implication Giving the sacraments tinuation (Passover in the and tares growing Church. . . would be the recognition full value Old, the Lord's Supper in together - and what,that The Faith and Order It. IS n?t enough sImply that the church local is One further implication the New) must go with in­ means for the efficacy of Advisory Group of , the to IdentIfy and concen- . not the single congrega­ of greater attention to the ward experience of grace the sacraments and for General Synod, in its tra te on . comm~on tion in isolation, bu( a nature of the Church as a and faith-commitment to the place of the World in report, T pwards a Church features, whIle pu.sh~ng fellowship of churches in visible, historic com­ the Convenant Lord. creating faith. of E ngland R esponse to awkwar~ and conflIctmg an area in communion munity would be a higher BE M and ARCIC, states features into t.he with its bishop. This is to doctrine of the Agenda for Catholic Priesthood 'Only an explicit common backgro~nd (from whIch take episcopacy seriously sacraments than is ap­ thinking And, lastly, there is the unders tandi.ng of the they WIll e:ventua~ly as an effective sign of parent in some If the foregoing could development of an nature of the Church and emer ge to Jeopard~se belonging to the Church evangelical parishes. be something of an agen­ understanding of the or­ its role as a credible and later stages of umty Catholic across the world Concern for integrity both da for evangelical study, dained priesthood that effective sign, instrument development) . and through history. in the Church's discipline what of a catholic reap­ recognizes it as a gift of and sacrament of salva­ Agenda for Evangelical In the historic order of and in the believer's cons­ praisal of ecclesiology? A the ascended High Priest tion will provide a secure thinking the Church the office of cience should not lead to - commitment to open to serve and enable the foundation for the re­ Evangelicals need a bishop is not merely one over-emphasis on bap­ dialogue on matters priesthood of the whole ciliation of the deeper understanding of of function - or pastor­ tism as a witness to pre­ touching the order of the Church and yet avoids an Churches.' , the Church as a continu- ing, teaching and guar­ sent faith at the expense Church is needed. One unacceptable distinction Lack of understanding ing, historic and ding the faith - and cer­ of God's offer of justifica­ would be the proposition. between it and the rest of Lack of that common .worldwide community, taining not merely one of tion and sacramental in­ that church order, the Church as a Kingdom understanding is not a visibly present as a sign inherited administrative corpQration into the however highly prized, of Priests. peculiarly English pro­ of Christ's presence and convenience, but also one fellowship of the Church. has a provisional An understanding of the character about it, in that Canon Colin Craston is a member of blem . The Anglican­ work. Because it is a of sign or sacrament of the Standing Committee of the Reformed International human as well as a divine unity. eucharist must' include the Church itself points General Synod · of the Church of Commission has said: institution - Christianity the recognition that it is forward beyond itself, England and Vice Chairman of the as the one Body partakes Anglican Consultative CounciL This " Among the most per­ is altogether incarna­ Ordained Ministry - points eschatalogically, article, here condensed, first appeaFed yasive and powerful of all tional - it is marked out, sign and fun ction of the one Bread that the in fact, to the Kingdom. in the Church of England Newspaper. the factors which -com­ has its boundaries defin­ If the ministry of a Church in any place Someone has described Reproduced with permission. bine to paralyse the ed, by its sacraments and bishop is thus to be taken movement towards unity is ordered in its life accor­ as not merely one of func­ is a false understanding ding to a historic tradi­ tion but also of sign or of the nature of the tion. sacrament, we should Church and of God's call­ also recognise the whole This recognition is not ordained ministry ing to the Church,". to be at the expense of the Neither the BEM nor authorized by him on truth of a Spirit-filled behalf of the Church and ARCIC report has an community of those who agreed statement of the have heard the Word, and of Christ as having more doctrine of the Church. It entered into a living rela­ than just a functional is not surprIsIng, tionship with God through character. In their therefore, that ARCIC's Christ, but as com­ authority derived through sections on Authority are plementary to it. Nor the bishop ministers are a regarded as least should emphasis on tradi­ sign to their churches of satis fa ctory. BE M, tional order close the the link binding them to however, can be seen as mind to the possibility of the one Catholic church. an attempt to recognise new and 'unstructured The link is far more and hold together two ec­ workings of the sovereign t han the ordained clesiologies that have Holy Spirit. ministry. It is, or should prevailed since the Refor­ From the middle of the be, all that is com­ m ation but ar e both 19th century Evangelical prehended in faithfulness rooted in the New Testa­ reaction to the developing to the apostoliC tradition ULLSWATER ADDITION: At St. Thomas' Church, Ullswater, in re­ ment. emphases of the Oxford - in faith, mission, wor­ cent years the Su nday School has increased to the point that additional A Protest ant ec­ Movement resulted in an ship, fellowship, service, witness. Of that link the space w as required, and this year an addition was erected at the east of clesiology emphasises the imbalance in teaching on the century-old Church. Without many hours of volunteer labor, calling out of a local ordained ministry . is the Church, ministry (or­ however, the Sunday School addition might never have been built. Put­ believing community as dained) and sacraments. given to be a sign. the Word is preached and But there is more to the ting in a hard day's work are, from left to right, volunteers Bruce Mor­ men and women respond A better balance sacramental or symbolic ris, Myron Beathune, Bill Skinner and Wes Hindle. (Absent is Ernie in faith to the offer of It is only in more recent significance of the Lee). The Sunday School started in 1979 with eight pupils and soon . justification in Christ, as times - perhaps from the ministry. Growing into more children came from the community. It was in 1983 that, 'Yith the 1960's - that a shift to a Union (1970) by two a result of which they are encourage~ent of the summer clergyman, the Reverend Ron Arm­ better balance began. evangelicals (Jim Packer personally related to God. strong, a decision was made to erect an addition, and then $10,000 was The full company of such Taking unity seriously and Colin Buchanan) and persons across the world What would be the im- two catholic's (Eric raised, much of it with the help of the children themselves. It is ex­ is known only to God, its . plica tions for Mascall and Graliam pected the dedication will take place in the spring, but now the new boundaries invisible to evangelicals of greater Leonard) set out an space is about ready to use. Teachers are Eileen Morris, Bonnie Quinn men. attention to the catholic agreement on the and Marilyn Beirnes.s. (Photo by Dave Opavsky). ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JANUARY - 1986 7 How do I recognize" ---o,ituary--- Jesus' answer .to my ·prayer? Mrs. Joseph Blackburn, North Bay By the Reverend Moses, prophets like friend, through a wise At St. Joseph's Hospital, the pralrIeS of Saskat­ Mrs. Blackburn was a D. A. B. Stanley John the Baptist, through book, or through personal North Bay, on October chewan, staying there un- life member of the for the Anglican a still small voice as to or external cir­ 12th Doris Harker, belov- til 1929. That winter Fr. l,\1:oosonee Diocesan Fellowship of Prayer Elijah, through dreams cumstances. ed ~ife of the late Rever- Blackburn preceded his Board of the W.A., also as happened to Peter, Moreover, as we have end Canon Joseph Black- family to Moose Factory, Diocesan secretary of the One day as I was in a burn, peacefully passed - walking and snowshoeing Girls and Juniors. She hurry, someone asked me through the scriptures at de-emphasized the role of a time of renewal as oc­ God in speaking through from this life, in her 85th much of the distance. was a life member of the why I was so happy and year. Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Blackburn in May, Canadian Bible Society, a my answer was that it curred under king Josiah, dreams and meditation, or through the work of the some modern Christian her husband were well ac- 1930, followed to Moose member of St. Brice's was a beautiful day. It quainted with community F:;lctory, James Bay, Church W.A. and A.C.W., was, in fact, a beautiful Holy Spirit as Jesus em- writers are seriously urg­ ing us to re-Iearn the life at Moosonee and where her husband had and leader of the Junior day; but I had missed the phasized. , Auxiliary. In modern times our -biblical reality of how Moose Factory prior to been apPOinted principal Lord Jesus Christ's the completion, in 1932, of for the India:ll R~si~ential answer to my prayer, for Lord has spoken to us in God . speaks through Predeceased by her hus­ similar ways - through dreams; while others are the Ontario Northland School and mlsslOnary band in 1971, also by two I had prayed that I might Railway line (T. & N.O,). for the Reserve. Accom- be a witness to Him and leaders like our rector or urging us to learn Chris­ brothers and three sisters other saintly persons in tian meditation in order ' Mrs. Blackburn was panied by their five-year­ and one grandson, she is had only spoken about born in Lowestoft, Suf- old son, she travelled by beautiful weather and not the parish; through pro­ to discover afresh the survived by her son, phets like world renown­ quiet voice of God. folk, England, in 1901, rail to Island Falls, William John "Bill" about my Lord. young~st daughter of ~hence ~y c~noe, portag­ I could have witnessed, ed church leaders who Blackburn and his wife challenge us to remove Many Chr~s~ians today Alfred and Alethia mg raplds, 10 the care of Joan, Chambly Quebec, at the very least, that Harker. She came to the Hudson's Bay Com­ God loved me or that our systems of economic', are emphaslzmg th~ ~er­ eight grandchildren and political, and social in- son of the Holy Splnt as Canada in 1912, living pany mail packet. five great-grandchildren. Jesus Christ was my first at Winnipeg, where . . Lord, but I chose to give justices' through leaders the one who speaks for who cah us to be lay the F~ther because Jesus she became active in Followmg a breakdown The funeral serVlces for no witness to my Chris­ ministers 'tor Christ· promlsed that the Holy Church and Sunday of Fr. Black~ur~'s Mrs. Blackburn, Oct.ob~r tian faith. Most of you through the still small Spirit, t~e Co~forter, School and the Girls' and health, he and hls wlfe 16th, from St. Brlce s have probably had a Junior Auxiliary. served in both Indian and Church, North Bay, to St. similar experience where voice of God in prayer; would gUIde us mto all during the reading of the truth (In. ~5.:13) .. When In 1932 she married the white missions in the John's Cemetery, were you did not confess Jesus holy Scriptu.res; ' or ~he Holy Splnt gUl~es us Reverend Joseph Diocese of Moosonee un- conducted by the Christ alive and risen Blackburn at st. Mat- til 152, when continued iIl- Veneraple Ross Kreager from the dead as your through the inner work of mto all truth, He wlll not the Holy Spirit. ~ontr~dict what J~sus did thew's Church, Winnipeg. ~ealth forced retirement and the Reverend Bill Lord. They left for missions on m North Bay. Ellam. The real question we Nevertheless, many m Hi.s earthly hfe a~d need to answer is: How Christians have found teachmg as recorded m that God's answer is not the Holy Scriptures ~ In Mrs. Ernest Collins, Bracebridge - do we recognize that our as clear to them today as this case, we can simply In ~ her 91st year, on children to raise and the Lord Jesus Christ has November 28th, the end youngest child being ex- answered our prayer? In it appears to be in the Bi- ask what ~esus would do ble. ,First, we must ad- - and do It. of her life came peaceful- pected. She devoted her this instance, I ' should ly for Mrs. Violet Collins life to her family with " have yielded to that gen­ mit, most of us do not We began with the ques­ really expect Him to tion: How do I recognize at South Muskoka Christian love and tle hint to confess my Memorial Hospital after understanding. She was a faith, but being unwilling speak to ordinary in- Jesus' answer to my dividuals like ourselves; prayer? The first answer a brief illness. For the faithful member of St. to be considered dif­ past five years Mrs. Col- Thomas' Church, ferent, I did not. And I nor, if we are expectant, I implied was that I must are we attuned to His know what my prayer lins had been a resident Bracebridge and later have never seen that per­ of The Pines, Muskoka's for several 'years of St. son again. voice. We assume He really was, as it may speaks to great people, have been spoken to my home for the aged. Ambrose' Church, If we examine the Mrs. Collins was the Baysville. biblical record we learn yet God has always Lord in the distant past. spoken to ordinary in- The second answer was mother of the late Many friends and two things about Reverend Edward Col- relatives attended the recognizing Jesus' dividuals who later thathestillanswersinall became great. All of the of the biblical ways, but lins, of St. Joseph Island , funeral service answer to prayer: one is Parish at the time of his who was a Canadian November 30th at St: that the people of God are great persons in the He has added to these the Scriptures were ordinary Holy Eucharist, and death, in 1968. She leaves soldier serving in Thomas' Chur~h con­ called to be different a daughter Ruby (Mrs. England during World du<~ted by the Re~erend from other' people in the people who first accepted speaking through friends, the call of God and then 1'iterature, or cir­ Russell Jackson), of War I, and they were Canon Stanley Tomes, world, and the other is Baysville, and sons, Ray, married in 1917. After the assisted by her dear that God is always spent time in deep prayer cumstances. What we and meditation to hear 'really need to return to is of Lakefield, and William war was over she came to friend" the Reverend answering our prayer. and Donald, of Muskoka as a war bride, Marion Traviss, of the God's answer to our the voice of the Lord. the simple faith that He Many modern Chris-, does answer prayer, that Bracebridge, also 12 first living near Rosseau, Free Methodist Church prayer may be to witness grandchildren and 12 , then at Bracebridge . .In who read the lesson and to a stranger (as was tians have found that God we expect Him to answer has added other methods prayer and that we ask great-gran.dchildren. . 1930 she lost an infant gave the eulogy. The mine), and at a time Mrs. Collms was born m son, Robert, and also her committal was at when it is inconvenient. of answering His people Him to enter our spirits to those mentioned in the with His Spirit so that we ' London, England, in 1895. husband passed away, Bracebridge United God's answer may be in She met her husband, leaving her with four Church Cemetery. the near or distant future. Bible. Today we know not only are willing, but In my case, it was in the that Jesus can also speak will actually join Him, to , Mrs. George N. Ecclestone, Bra'cebridge distant future for I had through the Hol y ' make His answer effec­ prayed to be a witness at Eucharist, through a tive in the world. After a long illness the munity she had assisted local business as a mer­ that time when I fi rst life of Constance Ec­ in such organizations as chant and mill owner. committed my life to c1estone came to its close the Red Cross, the On February 16th, 1926, Christ. In the Psalms Around Algoma at South Muskoka Hospital Auxiliary and she and George Nelson when a person prays and Memorial Hospital on the Skating Club. Ec.clestone, son of the answer is not recon i. ­ Friday evening, George W. Ecclestone, ed along with the News of the Parishes November 22nd, in her With her passing it was M.p.P. Muskoka, were prayer, we often have the 91st year. felt, as was expressed at mt 'Tied. M'r. Ecclestone On Saturday, November ing a wonderful job. In Throughout her long life the funeral, that the end testimony that the Lord is 16th, the A.C.W. of st. small towns, all predeceased his wife in the Saviour , or the Mrs. Ecclestone was of an era in the communi­ 1973. She leaves a James' Church, denominations support devoted to the Church ty's history had been Psalmist simply says Gravenhurst held 'their each other's bazaar. It's daughter, Louise (Mrs. "Praise the LORD" - and was a valued reached. Born in Ray Pattillo), of Hunt­ annual Christmas Bazaar a social event - a chance member of the st. Bracebridge in '1894, she both methods of and Tea. Despite freezing to love one another. sville; and son, George R. testimony suggest that Thomas' Church con­ was a daughter of Ecclestone. ' of rain and high winds, the gregation at Postmaster Robert P. the answer will come in bazaar was deemed a On Advent Sunday, St. Bracebridge, and eight the future when the time Bracebridge. She had Perry and Urinia (Ellis) grandchilaren. Two great success by Con­ Thomas' Church, been a Sunday School Perry. Her grandfather, is right for the plan of veners Ethel Buck and Bracebridge, revived a brothers and three sisters God. teacher and was a life Robert E. Perry, came to predeceased her. Rachel Newton. Welcom­ tradition of a few years member of the Woman's Bracebridge in 1867, was Quite often the answer is ing the visitors were ago and a good sized con­ The funeral service at Auxiliary (now ACW). In active in the municipal St. Thomas' Church, different than we expect Mavis Atkinson, wife of gregation heard a service the Bracebridge com- life of the place and in for God's answer does not the Rector, and Joy of lessons, hymns and Bracebridge,. on Sunday keep in mind just our Milburn, A.C.W. Presi­ carols of the Advent afternoon, November needs, but takes into con­ dent. At 1:00 p.m. the season. Assisting artists directed by Ruth Walsh, Mrs. Elsie Benge 24th, was conducted by sideration that He fulfills Reverend Patrick Atkin­ were Elizabeth Porth, organist, with R. J. Boyer Thunder Bay the Rev. Canon Stanley His will through ordinary son officially opened the wife of the Reverend Ray assisting with organ ac­ A parishioner of St. Tomes, Rector, with the human beings like bazaar. Charming hand­ Porth, of Lake of Bays companiments . . The ser­ Thomas' Church, former , Rector, the ourselves and through or­ made items, a Cabbage Mission, who sang the vice was conducted by Thunder Bay, Mrs. Elsie Reverend Canon David dinary circumstances. Patch Boutique, dressed Messiah contra1to aria, the Reverend Canon S. G. Benge, who had reached Mitchell, of Gravenhurst, His will never hurt us in dolls and a bountiful bake "He shall feed His flock," Tomes. Those who read the age of 100 years on giving the eulogy. A any way, but will always table were a few of the at­ and Norma Brownlee, lessons were Archdeacon October 7th, 1985, entered ' grandson, Paul Ec­ enhance our lives. tractions for shoppers. violinist. Archdeacon and Graham, Sandra Beau­ into Eternal Rest on clestone, read the ' In the biblical perspec­ The waiters at the tea Mrs. William Graham, of mont, Carol Scholey, November 2nd. The , lesson. The committal tive, God answered the tables were men of the Milford Bay, joined st. Stewart Briethaupt, funeral was November service at st. Th~mas' prayers of His people parish decked out in Thomas' choir for the Millicent Mackenzie and 5th, conducted by Ar­ Cemetery was on Monday through leaders like Christmas aprons and do- service. The choir was Risylla Walsh. chdeacon E:-R. Haddon. morning. .

,.-- 8 ALGOMA ANGLICAN - JANUARY - 1986 1986 Budget allotment sch~dule for Parishes, Algoma Diocese In the announcement of the unified levies of Dorset $483, Baysville $534, Port Cunnington Temiskaming the Diocese for 1986 for each of the local con­ and Fox Point $648. Englehart $6,990, CharHon$lO. gregations of the various Parishes, it is stated Milford Bay and Beaumaris $2,430, Port Haileybury $9,193, Cobalt $992, Temagami that 79 cents of each dollar is to go to outreach Carling $2,328, Mortimer's P oint $101. $440. . work, the remaining 21 'cents for Diocese pur­ Parry Sound $20,043. New Liskeard $8,520. poses. The levies are listed as follows, by Port Sydney $2,682, Beatrice $228, Falken­ Powassan $2,202, Callander $1,170, Chisholm Deaneries: burg $192. $10, Rest.oule $279. Algoma Rosseau Council $5,360. Sturgeon Falls $1,062, Cache Bay $774" Blind River $5,586. Purbrook $47, Vankoughnet. $176, Temiscaming $2,919. Chapleau $10,650. Rocksborough $195. , North Bay- Elliot Lake $10,128. Sundridge $2,948, Burk's Falls $3,190, 'Christ Church $10,962. Goulais River $1,502. Magnetawan $720, Eagle Lake $153, South River St. Brice $11,719. St. Joseph Island and Echo Bay $6,903. $2,244. St. John $20,733. Thessalon $2,862, Bruce Mines $255. Wawa $3,078, Hawk Junction $675, White Sudbury Capreol $3,715. Thunder Bay River $816. Manitouwadge $1,668. Sault Ste. Marie - Copper Cliff $8,182 .. Espanola $5,512, Nairn $483, Whitefish Falls Marathon $1,692. Christ Church $6,039, St. Peter $2,794. Nipigon $1,119, Dorion $180, Red Rock $1,119. Holy Trinity $15,432, Heyden $558, Search- $597. Gore Bay Parish $1,896. Schreiber and Terrace Bay $1,119. mont $408. West Thunder Bay $5,910. St. John $10,051, Garden River $1,146. Little Current $2,697, Shequiandah (St. St. Luke $30,027. Peter) $115 . Thunder Bay - St. Matthew $13,773. Lively $4,161. St. George $9,336. Manitowaning $3,971 , Mindemoya $3,315. St. John $17,933. Muskoka Massey, Spanish River, Webbwood $573 . St. Luke $10,137. Bala-Torrance $3,297, MacTier $1,641, Onaping $1,578, Azilda $1,032. St. Michael $19,684. Southwood $42. St. Paul $24,634. Bracebridge $10,551. Sudbury - St. Stephen $2,583. Broadbent $114. Ascension $5,960. St. Thomas' $25,178. Emsdale $1,335, Kearney $726, Novar $580, Garson (St. Mark) $3,972, Garson (Good ..; Sand Lake $26, Sprucedale $725. Shepherd) $648. Gravenhurst $10,742, Barkway $218, Uff- Epiphany $25,746. The total of the above is $496,00, divided as follows: Algoma $122,683, Muskoka $89,223, Sud­ ington $228. Resurrection $12,228. Huntsville $13,446, Grassmere $456 , 11- St. James' $1 ,476, St. George $306, Coniston bury $89,792, Temiskaming $77 ,975, Thunder Bay­ fracombe $159, Newholm $40, Ravenscliffe $195. $1,311, French River $318. . $122,292. A.C.W., Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury enjoyed dinner Budget of Algoma Diocese All the Chur,ch Women palate. Dessert consisted Chairperson, Diane band, Cecil. To end an en­ at the Church of the of an assortment of pies. Brailey; Family Life joyable evening, Bob Epiphany, Sudbury, held Following dinner, the Secretary, Joanna Naka­ Brailey and his banjo their annual meeting men cleared the tables, Bruce and Devotions with assistance from recently, preceded by washed dishes and tidied Leader, Pat Ecclestone. "Singing , Ted" Evans, dinner prepared and up while President Bar- A fun auction took place Warden Robert Mark and served by the men of the bata Lipic conducted the with proceeds to go to the Richard Naka-Bruce all Parish under the capable business meeting. organ fund. Auctioneers led in a sing-song. Bet­ guidance of Archdeacon Marguerite Evans, Olga Roman and Bar- ween requests, Ar­ Eric Paters'on .. From' the nominating chairperson, bara Bolton auctioned chdeacon Paterson (in Archdeacon's Cuisine the . completed the slate of of- anything and everything; full a tire) reci ted his husbands served egg ficers for 1986 : President, among the items were a classic Robert Service drop soup followed by Barbara Lipic; Vice- batik wall hanging from poems. The Church of the Chicken Kiev, rice pilaf President, Ruth AmY9t; Uganda and a piece of Epiphany Anglican < On General Administrati on Secretary, Marguerite rubbed brass from Bri­ Church Women extended (Gross) ~ and mushroom peas. A ~ garnish of orange slices Evans; Corresponding tain. Special guests for special thanks to the men and Kiwi fruit completed Secretary, Marnie the evening were Sud­ of the Parish. WHEl'lE THE 1986 DOLLAR WILL COME FroM: a plate appealling to the Meades; Treasurer, bury Deanery President eye as well as to the Shirley Burton; Publicity Muriel Hindman and hus- Noon-hour services in Advent st. Thomas' Church, Tribute to :Mrs. Collins was well-earned Bracebridge, was chosen Mrs. Beatrice Collins, Mrs. Collins was board for the Oakville by the local Ministerial the wife of the late nominated for this award YMCA and YWCA, hav­ Association for a series of Reverend Ted. Collins, by Muriel Sled, of the ing served two terms; three Advent services on priest in charge of St. Oakville Red Cross, and served 11 years with December Wednesdays. Joseph's Island prior to the Oakville Board of the Halton Helping Hands; These, conducted by his death in 1968, was Halton Social Planning and organized the Bronte ministers of the town, honored recently in Council. She is currently campaign for the were from 12: 00 noon to Oakville. She was secretary-treasurer of Oakville United Way dur­ 12: 20, and were an in­ honored as Citizen of the the Oakville division of ing her first of two terms spiration to those who at­ Year of Halton County . the Girl Guides of on its board . tended. and was presented with Canada, and was Despite arthritis, she the annual Howard C. previously a leader, cap­ continues her 15-year in­ Caine Community Ser­ tain and district commis­ volvement with the vice Award for outstan­ sioner. She is also a Oakville Opera Guild; a ding volunteer service. former member of the 20-year commitment to the Oakville Christmas Bureau, as its secretary; a 25-year dedication to the Oakville Girl Guides; plus another 15 years with the Oakville­ Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, cur­ rently as a gift shop cashier. She also delivers for Meals on Wheels, serves on the advisory committee for Informa­ tion Oakville, and can­ ST. MARK'S, WEST THUNDER BAY, HORSE BACKING RIDING: Sun­ vasses for various day, September 22 nd, 1985 was a cool, drizzly day fo r horseback riding organizations. RECOGNITION: Beatrice Collins, former­ She 'retired as executive but the people of st. Mark's Sunday School in the Parish of West ly of st. Joseph Island when her late hus­ secretary of the former Thunder Bay did not let this discourage them from having a lot of fun. band was incumbent there, has been made Oakville Social Planning Dean, Todd and Luke Farmer generously volunteered the use of their pet Citizen of the Year fo r Halton County, and Council in 1978. horses, Tidy and Patches, for a display of riding skills and fo r each child · A member of the Church to have a turn at trotting around the churchyard. All 39 children from is shown as she accepted a community ser­ of the Epiphany Mrs. Col­ vice award, from Halton Region Chairman ages two to 16 had a turn - even one adult m anaged to mount and ride lins has been the saddleless with a bit of help from friends! The child ren and Sunday Peter Pomeroy (left) and Michael Caine, Tr afalgar Deanery manager of CHWO radio, son of 'the' secretary for 10 years, School teachers were grateful " to Mrs. Pat Towell, the Sunday School

' ..... Superintendent, and Mr. and Mrs. Farmer for providing the children foun der of the station, Howard C. Caine, in . and also serves on the with the opportunity of experiencing the beauty of one of God's many whose memory the award was made, for altar guild, parish coun­ the eighth time. (Photo Reg Vertolli). cil and is a lay delegate. gifts to us."