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TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca MAY 2020 Moments that inspired us Anglicans recall grace-filled times during pandemic We asked clergy and laity in our diocese to tell us about a moment during the COVID-19 pandemic that inspired them.

Neighbours hold street isolation dance party The neighbours on a nearby street have a social media page where they update each other on local happenings and look out for one another. Apparently yesterday, a neighbour suggested they have a street isolation dance party. So someone blasted dance music from the car stereo as they drove up and down the street. People – some in costume – came outside and danced or boogied on their doorsteps. Apparently there was lots of laughter and relief. This story inspired me when I heard about it this morning. We are also trying to have a virtual coffee hour on our Facebook page, asking people to check in. We floated the idea earlier today and so we will see how it goes. But it was one strategy to reduce isolation. The Rev. Julia Burn Incumbent LOVING CARE Church of the Resurrection, Toronto Zachary Grant (left), Ryan Poole and Deacon Elizabeth Cummings of Holy Trinity, Trinity Square in Toronto provide coffee, sandwiches and take-out food to guests of the church’s drop-in during the COVID-19 pandemic on March 19. Holy Trinity was one of many churches in the diocese that served the poor and God is doing a new thing in our midst homeless during the crisis. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON It has been so inspiring to see how our parishioners have come together to care ing with each other, of being the Church preserve public health and her enduring together. for one another. It’s really quite amaz- for one another. My eyes are opened presence reminds me that this too will The Rev. Jeanette Lewis ing, when you think about the fact that in a new way to the presence of God in pass and God will call us into a hopeful Incumbent we’ve had to find a whole new way of our midst. God is, right now, doing a and promising future. St. Barnabas, Chester operating. In a little less than a week, we new thing in our midst. It’s not what we The Rev. Megan Jull have been able to plan and execute online expected, it’s not what we would have Priest-in-Charge God has forced us to use worship services, create and distribute chosen for ourselves, but here it is for all St. Augustine of Canterbury, Toronto our imagination daily prayer resources, coordinate pas- to see. It’s wondrous to behold. It has only taken me a few days to realize toral care phone calls and prayer chains, The Rev. Jesse Parker Contacting everyone that what I thought was a devastating coordinate volunteers to deliver goods to Incumbent tightens parish bonds blow to our plans has turned into a huge parishioners who are shut-in or practic- St. John the Evangelist, Port Hope Our lay pastoral team and I met after we opportunity to rethink how we do things ing self-isolation, continue to manage our were advised that we weren’t to have ser- and have the potential to reach even more stewardship efforts, and a thousand other Spanish Flu survivor shares wisdom vices. We had a list of parishioners who people digitally. Doors continue to open little things. We are finding new ways to The eldest parishioner at St. Augustine’s are on email, so I sent out devotionals to because our creative God has forced us to serve a very old mission: to be salt for the was born in 1916 and will be 104 this sum- them twice a week to keep in touch. The use our imagination. We can’t do every- earth and light for the world. mer. I’ve often marvelled at how much team and I called the remaining parish- thing we hoped to do this Easter, but we The gospel appointed for Lent 4A (John history is contained in her lifespan. Kay ioners who didn’t have email. We won- can still do a lot – just differently. Also, 9.1-41) tells of Jesus’ healing of a man would have been a toddler during the dered if we should call everyone on the I believe during this time of crisis, it is blind since birth. It is a timely reading. Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918-19. And list, even those we didn’t see often. The important to be frugal but we can’t forget In this unprecedented time, how is God yet she reminds me that we survive and answer was an immediate and resound- to be generous. Now is the time that our opening our eyes to see the work of minis- indeed, we go on to thrive. She also saw ing “yes.” We called them and they were communities will need us. Now is the time try in a new way? the founding of our parish congregation extremely pleased and very apprecia- for them to get to meet us, get to know My eyes are opened in a new way to and lived through all the years when tive of what we were doing. God works who we are and trust us. The seeds we the depth of faith and commitment of the they saved and raised money and built in mysterious ways. By coming together sow today will be the fruit we see on the members of this parish community. My our building in stages. She was alive the through this cancellation of services, we other side of this crisis. eyes are opened to new ways of connect- last time our churches were shuttered to may bring our parish family even closer Continued on Page 2

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CEO of Paramount Fine Foods. I took a Friends, look and saw that, since his restaurants couldn’t offer sit-down service any more, he was proposing to convert the kitchens strangers to prepare meals for any shelters or food banks who asked. I wrote to the company, and within half an hour we had a promise pull together of 50 boxed meals for our drop-in, as long as someone could drive to Mississauga to pick them up. I put out a request to our to help other contacts, and the first volunteer was a Jewish friend whom I knew from anti- Continued from Page 1 racist/antifascist work. So we ended up with all three Abrahamic faiths coming Adam Furfaro together to help people in need. It was a Executive Director really nice moment. Light On The Hill, Oak Ridges The Rev. Maggie Helwig Incumbent People have started to St. Stephen in-the-Fields, Toronto talk with each other After the flurry of cancelling events and Team pulls together on water and land meetings and coming to the realization On Tuesday we arrived back from Florida, that nothing can as yet be known, people where my son was sailing in a training have started to talk with each other. My camp. Our coach is Argentinian but work- cousins, who I’ve not seen for years, are ing with Canadian teams under a work on an email chain that started with a permit. Throughout the week, as things cancellation of an aunt’s Celebration of continued to heighten about COVID-19, Life. My sister, wife, brother-in-law and REACHING OUT tensions were high about staying in Flori- I had a “face-to-face” using Zoom yester- At left, staff and volunteers at Church of the Redeemer, Bloor Street’s drop-in prepare food for guests da or coming home. As we watched Justin day and, well, there was no need to finish in mid-March. At right, head bell ringer John Earnshaw plays the Welsh National Anthem on March 18 Trudeau telling us to come home and that the conversation and get onto the next during the noon playing of the People’s Chime at St. John the Evangelist, Peterborough. The church the boarders would be shut, the whole activity in the calendar. As everything planned to play the People’s Chime every day during the pandemic. team just worried about our coach and gets cancelled, I’m forced to assess what’s how to get him back before the borders really important. Small-group Bible Study prayers, Monday to Thursday, each week. cerned about them. closed to him. Thankfully, this was accom- and Sunday dinner with the family come The church is not the building, it is the Bob Boeckner plished, as he is a blessing to our teams. to the top. people of God! St. Clement, Eglinton As well, three families drove home, and Archdeacon Kyn Barker The Rev. Dr. Canon Stephen Fields through our WhatsApp group, everyone Coordinator of Deacons Incumbent Strangers offer help to was checking in with those families and Holy Trinity, Thornhill couple in isolation encouraging them along their way. There Attendance at online devotions surge My wife Judi and I are in “house lock- was a team effort not only on the water We have been using the Zoom platform Parish moves quickly to reach down” for two weeks after returning from but getting everyone home. What was for morning devotions for about two elderly, those alone vacation in Florida. On our street, people most inspiring to me about all of this was years. On average, eight members par- I have been impressed with how quickly whom I have never met have asked how that most of us had never met each other ticipate in our morning viDEoVOTIONS, our parish has mobilized resources to they can help us. Plus, while walking our before and we just banded together for Monday to Thursday. Three persons establish a phone tree to check on elderly dog I saw three ladies chatting on the the good of everyone else. I was thankful usually join me for Wednesday’s noon day parishioners and those who live alone, to street corner, each standing two metres to be a part of this moment of goodness prayers. We also use it for the occasional see if they need any pastoral support or apart. We all laughed and joked about and teamwork. meeting. When we were setting up to just help getting groceries. We are often the use of social distancing. I had never Jillian Ruch use Zoom for the first Sunday during the accused of taking forever to make deci- met them before. The Lord truly moves in York-Scarborough youth ministry area “cessation of Sunday assemblies,” we sions but in this case the outreach activity mysterious ways his wonders to perform. coordinator invited members to test their connections; was up and running within a short while Peter Marshall no more than eight came on. But on that after the diocese decided to suspend all St. Thomas a Beckett, Erin Mills South Friends step up to fill the gap first Sunday, there were 50 connections, services. I am sure many other parishes I’m inspired by and grateful to our many with a total of about 65 members, includ- have mounted similar efforts but it was Drop-ins, food chain help the homeless generous supporters. When word got ing our area bishop, participating. The truly inspiring to see it first-hand. We I’ve been moved and inspired by the way out that the Daily Bread Food Bank is next day, an additional member joined have heard back from a number of call that the drop-ins providing services to stopping drop-in deliveries, friends of our viDEoVOTIONS and five joined our recipients who have greatly appreciated homeless and marginalized people have All Saints stepped up to fill the gap. Wednesday noon day prayers. At their that the church is keeping in touch with pulled together. The Toronto Drop-In This week, we received food and other request, we will now be having noon day them in these difficult times, and is con- Network has done a fantastic job of col- donations from All Saints, Kingsway, St. lecting information and George, Pickering Village, the kids and keeping communica- adults of DeGrassi Street neighbourhood, tions flowing, and the and countless other individuals and vol- YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & different locations and unteers. 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Continued from Page 2 very unusual time, they bore it all without complaint. They chose to find the blessing in only close family being with them, they found blessing in this time when the day- to-day changes actually allowed people to have time to talk with them. The care of a good funeral home was also a blessing as they gently guided them to a safe plan that also honoured the deceased. The Rev. Canon Jennifer Reid Incumbent St. Peter, Erindale KEEPING THE FAITH Young leader inspires Liane James, harpist, accompanies the Rev. Richard Newland, incumbent, as he livestreams a Sunday with can-do attitude morning service from St. Dunstan of Canterbury in Toronto on March 22. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON With Sunday services cancelled with short notice, we have quickly scram- bled to feed the good people of St. Philip on-the-Hill with spiritual nourishment on a daily basis via our webpage. I have been inspired by the kindness of one of Churches go digital during crisis our young people, a first-year university student who is tech savvy. In very short order, she had our team encouraged Here are some of the churches in the Church of the Resurrection, Sunday St. Martin, Bay Ridges, prayers, chil- and producing spiritual content that she diocese providing online worship services, Morning Prayer, 10:30 a.m. on YouTube. dren’s chats and other worship on You- uploaded to our website for our congrega- sermons, Bible study and more during the Church of the Messiah, Sunday worship Tube. tion and others to listen to and pray with. COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the diocese’s live stream at 10:30 a.m. on YouTube. St. Mary, Richmond Hill, Sundays at As I thanked her, she wrote, “No problem, website, www.toronto.anglican.ca for St. Bartholomew, Regent Park, weekly 10:30 a.m. on St. Mary’s website. I’m always happy to help. Especially dur- more information. sermon and mass recordings on YouTube. St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto, masses, ing this time, we need all hands on deck.” St. Bede, Toronto, pre-recorded service prayers and reflections on YouTube. That last phrase, “we need all hands on St. James Cathedral, Sundays at 11 a.m. and sermon each Sunday on YouTube and St. Matthew, Oshawa and Oshawa Dean- deck” – such a wonderful attitude! Ruwani from the Diocese of Toronto Facebook weekly Facetime Bible study on Wednes- ery, Sunday recordings on YouTube. has inspired and cheered our team and page. days, with details on its website. St. Olave, Morning Prayer and more on helped us to do what we could not do All Saints, Kingsway, live stream on St. Bride, Clarkson, weekly audio service YouTube. ourselves. This is church at its best, work- Sundays at 10 a.m. on its website and on its website. St. Paul, Bloor Street, weekly sermons ing together with a can-do attitude. That’s YouTube channel. St. Dunstan of Canterbury, Sundays on its website. what we need in these anxious, uncertain Christ Church, Bolton, Monday-Friday at 10:30 a.m. on St. Dunstan’s YouTube St. Paul, Lindsay, Sunday worship posted days. I am inspired by our young people Morning Prayer at 9 a.m., Sunday service channel. on its website and Facebook page. addressing needs that surround. at 10 a.m. on Christ Church’s Facebook St. George, Newcastle, weekly reflection St. Paul, Uxbridge, liturgy of prayers, The Rev. Stephen Kern page. on the readings on its Facebook page and scripture and Sunday homily, as well as Incumbent Christ Church St. James, weekly re- YouTube channel. other spiritual resources, on its website. St. Philip on-the-Hill, Unionville corded worship videos on its website. St. George on-the-Hill, Sundays at 10:30 St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, Holy Trinity, Clearview, weekly sermons a.m. on its website and Facebook page. pre-recorded services on its website. Ordinary time has been on its website. St. George, Pickering Village, daily St. Philip on-the-Hill, daily morning preparing us for this Holy Trinity, Thornhill, Sunday Ante- prayer at 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., Sundays prayer and a Mandarin message on its We have been offering live-streamed wor- Communion and reflection at 10 a.m., at 10 a.m., live on its Facebook page and website. ship from St. Timothy’s and I have been Monday-Thursday viDEoVOTIONS at 8 posted on its website. St. Saviour, Toronto, weekly podcast on astonished both at the levels of participa- a.m., noon day prayers on Zoom. St. James, Caledon East, Sunday Ante- Podomatic. tion we have seen and the comments we Holy Trinity, Trinity Square, Sunday Communion at 10 a.m., daily Evensong at St. Stephen in-the-Fields, Sunday at 9:30 have received. Daily prayer is probably live stream at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. 4:30 p.m. on St. James’ Facebook page. a.m. from its Facebook page. relatively new for many of our congrega- Parish of Craighurst and Midhurst, Sun- St. James, Sharon, weekday prayers on St. Thomas à Becket (Erin Mills South), tion, yet participation has grown steadily day at 10:30 a.m. from the St. Paul’s Face- YouTube. sermons and daily content on Facebook through the week, and it is clear that book page. The Litany, Monday-Friday at St. John the Baptist, Dixie, recorded and YouTube. in many cases households are gathered noon from St. John’s Facebook page. worship and homily every Sunday on St. Timothy, North Toronto, reduced around a table participating in worship Parish of Haliburton, Sunday Morning YouTube. Sunday liturgy at 10 a.m., Morning Prayer via Zoom. (We send out a bulletin for Prayer at 9:30 a.m. on its Facebook page. St. John, West Toronto, Sunday Morn- and a thought for the day at 9:30 a.m. on every service to encourage participation.) Parish of North Essa, weekly sermons ing Prayer at 9:30 a.m. from St. John’s week days, all on Zoom. I am moved by stories of how this has and Morning Prayer, online Bible study, Facebook page. Trinity East (Little Trinity), Sundays at brought families closer together and has daily prayers, inspirational passages and St. Jude, Wexford, Morning Prayer on its 10:45 a.m. on its website. been a source of strength and encourage- videos on its Facebook page. Facebook page. ment. I have also been calling around the parish, beginning with those who are vulnerable or who live alone. I always ask Experience left us full of ing Has Broken” any of us have ever aging the people of St. Anne’s to call each if they need someone to do practical tasks love and laughter experienced—but we were just so full other, especially those not connected to like shopping and I am always told that We held a dial-in worship service, along of love and laughter afterwards. Cheryl the internet, several of whom are seniors. this has already been attended to. with a digitally recorded service posted and I received so many texts and emails My calls today were lovely – engaged and In this extraordinary time, what is being on our website, this past Sunday. When of gratitude after this dial-in service and upbeat. Everyone says they are well-pro- driven home for me is that this is what we opened up our conference line, we first it’s a ministry and fellowship moment we visioned and feeling connected. Without our ordinary time has been preparing us heard our wonderful lay pianist playing won’t ever forget. exception, everyone I phoned today has for. Our worship, our prayers, our celebra- and then the sound of so many of our peo- The Rev. Molly Finlay already had calls from other members tions of life and love, our patient building ple coming on the call to worship together Associate Priest, of our congregation. I was talking to the of community, our acts of generosity and from home. It turned out we had well over Christ Church Deer Park woman who loaned me her copy of The kindness are all about being the body of 100 people on the phone at once. We all Atlantic to read David Brooks’ article, Christ, and now as the externals are forci- started greeting each other joyfully—so Phone calls keep church “The Nuclear Family was a Mistake.” We bly stripped away from us we are discov- many “Hi’s!” and “Hello’s!” that it was members connected both marvelled at how timely this is for ering that we are still the body of Christ. like the Tower of Babel re-enacted. That My life this past week has been a com- St. Anne’s. The sentence that jumped The Rev. Canon Dr. Eric moment itself was so moving. We wor- bination of reaching forward into new out for us was this: “The experience has Beresford shipped together, praying aloud in unison technology while at the same time reach- convinced me that everybody should have Incumbent and listening to a homily, followed by the ing backwards into the tested and true. I membership in a forged family with peo- St. Timothy, North Toronto most wild and wacky version of “Morn- mean phoning people. 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t didn’t take long for the greatness of the Lord. No fear, no hesitation, TheAnglican came across a pastoral let- BISHOP’S DIARY goals to meet parish capital needs and did novelty of living in self- ARCHBISHOP’S DIARY no second thoughts – out they went like The Anglican is published under ter from the Bishop of spectacularly well. Taking that into account, isolation to wear off. While they couldn’t wait. Like being given the all- the authority of the Bishop of Toronto Toronto to the clergy and BYBAyRCHBISHOP Bishop AndrewCOLIN J OHNSONAsbil at least $50 million in new funds has been the idea of working from clear after 50 days of self-isolation. Can you and the Incorporated Synod of the I laity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- Diocese of Toronto. Opinions expressed in homeI seemed appealing at picture that? cant fundraising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular first, what with an easier notice that life is returning in the garden. Have we not been doing the same in The Anglican are not necessarily those of proposed a graduated sched- back has been astounding. It makes a differ- offerings and FaithWorks contributions. the editor or the publisher. commute, a longer morning The brown wilted leaves left behind by this time of imposed isolation and quaran- ule of offerings to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. coffee with Mary, dressing autumn are letting go to green shoots pok- tine? Have we not been preparing, pray- substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor down rather than dressing up, it only took a ing up through the surface of the earth. The ing, watching and learning how to be the vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new week or so for the reality of isolation to sink rains of April soaked the soil in preparation Church separated from each other? Have Address all editorial material to: diocese by a member of their parish “to vide episcopal care for regular and reserve mission, support vulnerable people in in. Thank goodness for electronic connectiv- for May flowers. The garden reminds us we not been learning again, or perhaps for The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’s name. More than that, though, it has ity. We learned quickly to Zoom everything. that our nature is not to stay inside, cooped the first time, what it means to be faithful 135 Adelaide Street East habitants to devote a small portion of what personnel across the country. It only became helped build relationships between people, al- Toronto, Ontario M5C 1L8 There is not only an efficiency about the up and self-isolated forever. when all that we are used to doing is taken God has bestowed upon them to promote so possible because of an initial endowment of lowed people to share personal stories, iden- Tel: (416) 363-6021, ext. 247 medium, but there is also the intrigue of great a work.” $500,000And what from is OFOH. true of our own nature is tifiedfor a time:and trained touch, newcloseness, leaders, intimacy, built up confi-three Toll free: 1-800-668-8932 at Thatleast letterpeering came into from each John other’s Strachan, living the trueAnother of the $500,000Church, grant too. For from 50 OFOHdays after to the the dence,dimensions and assisted rather thanpeople just to articulatetwo. 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The campaign is now officially concluded, Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples to We have succeeded in remarkable ways. but the allocations continue and the mission The Anglican Church hold regional circles where clergy and lay While not every parish participated, the vast God invites us to share is still on our leaders could come together for mutual majority did – and achieved more than many doorsteps. As my first paragraph noted, this In the Anglican Communion: learning, support and refreshment. So far, 276 had thought possible. Some of the parishes was not the first financial campaign, nor will A global community of 70 Nowhave participated is from halfthe a dozen dioceses.timedid notto formally be join the lightOFOH project be-in itthe be the last –darkness the work of the Church is not million Anglicans in 64,000 Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000. The Dio- cause they were already in the midst of sub- over. Let us continue onwards in faith and in congregations in 164 countries. cese of the Arctic, for instance, brought peo- stantial funding efforts. Others added to their hope. Archbishop of Canterbury: BISHOP’S OPINION The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, od is good. Never has LORD.” Lambeth Palace, in-the-flesh belong- Rainbows are springing up all over the y ishop iscylla haw London, England SE1 7JU. ing, community and B B R S place in chalk on pavement, in windows on relationship been more poster paper, like universal arrows pointing In Canada: ServingG Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members important in the collective con- that which moves us quite literally into the to hope. They bring colour into our lives and sciousness of our generation. world-to-come. remind us of the living presence of God in in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and north to the As a planet,broad we inviting people smile,are in In early April, Her Majesty the Queen ex- andour engagingearthly pilgrimage, with persons bringing on the peace,street cor-love, BISHOP’S OPINION Arctic Ocean. a crisis offirm identity, handshake working and to pressed her deep gratitude to the healthcare nermercy or drop-in and compassion centre as heto ourwas heartswith persons and understand how we arethe individuals word “welcome” within and essentialBY BworkersISHOP P whoETER haveFENTY been pulling servingminds, toin ourpublic individual office. selves and to our Primate: community when we areare fixed the memories in self-isola we- together to provide critical supports during communities.One of the challenges Let them heencourage faced was us the to not The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, A Church House, 80 Hayden St. tion and quarantine.have when In the Angela words and of Adri I first- quicklythe COVID-19 got to thepandemic. purpose My of our heart meeting is moved and Church’slose heart, position but to onkeep human the faith. sexuality. While enne Rich frommet her Terence poem Natural Finlay, Resources, Bishop of askedby the if sacrificial I was willing and to heroic be considered presence as of athe in officeThe transparent he upheld the nature doctrine of rainbows and discipline can Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 Tel: 416-924-9192 “My heart is movedToronto, by all in Ithe cannot summer save: of so candidatefirst responders, for executive police, assistant the care andand essen- ofbe the like Church. a sign pointingOn leaving us office, to see he truth officiated beyond much has been1997. destroyed. I was beginning I have to castmy min- my archdeacon.tial workers, The including position nursing had become home vacantstaff, inthe a same-genderimmediate, to marriage, look for wisdomfor which through he had In the Diocese of Toronto: lotistry with as thethose incumbent who, age of after St. Joseph age, perversely, of whenpersonal Archdeacon support workers, Colin Johnson the employees was elected at tovery be disciplinedreal grief and by hisanger, diocesan to see bishop, the possibili who - A community of 254 congregations in 210 withNazareth, no extraordinary Bramalea. power, reconstitute suffragangrocery marts, bishop. gas I was stations, surprised funeral when homes, he wasties onceof a future his archdeacon, together oneexecutive step at assistant a time. parishes covering 26,000 square theWhen world.” we entered his office, there was a metonline with counsellors, me just before mental the healthclergy conferenceprofession- andNow suffragan is the time bishop. to harness In receiving our imaginations the admoni- kilometers. Of the nearly 5 million people warmthTime hasand movedgenuineness forward experienced since Rich by both thatals, clergy,year and volunteers offered me young the position. and older, and tion,and creativity,he told his tosuccessor establish in a office rhythm that of he life ex- who live within the diocesan boundaries, courageouslyof us in our first penned meeting those with words, Bishop yet Finlay. the soIt many was amore privilege who, and through distinct perseverance honour to pectedthat includes nothing space less from for miracles, him and thatthe quiet,he was 376,000 claim to be affiliated with the powerHe was of very her interestedpoetry creates in getting a timelessness to know us serveand actual as his or executive virtual presence, assistant andare providingarchdea- exercisingjoyful presence his episcopal of colour ministry in a rainy responsibly. sky, the Anglican Church, with about 80,000 people thatand ourlends young that family.verse to We today. shared The the first stories time con.life-saving I got to assistance. know Terry even better and delicateI believe opening that Archbishop of our hearts Terence to new was life. lead- identified on the parish rolls. The diocese Iof heard our Christian it, it was journeys set to music and familyand I was life. new It learnedThe Queen much continuedfrom him. Iby witnessed saying that the thisdepth ingNow the is diocesethe time in to the strengthen direction ofas beingdisciples more of is home to many ethnic and language- based congregations, including African, towas the a pleasurechoir that to was engage singing with it him – Women and have a ofunity his faithwill be and remembered his concern asfor an every expression parish in welcomingChrist, to learn to those again who the were familiar vulnerable, Word, to Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, Outsense Loud, of the of pastoral Haliburton care County. and support We sang he of- it theof “our diocese. national He showed spirit, andcompassion, its symbol particu- will be marginalized,study and pray. voiceless Now is andthe timein the to minority. hold up fered clergy and their families. I had no idea larly for the marginalized and minorities in He made a very significant difference in the Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of as a lament for the loss of a dearly beloved, the rainbows drawn by children.” Every time hope for one another, to be light in the dark- Toronto has a large population of that six years later I would be working closely the Church and in the wider community. life of the Diocese of Toronto. It is not surpris- and it took my breath away; I found myself I see a rainbow, it is a visceral experience of ness. Now is the time to get to know your aboriginal peoples. dislikingwith him itas intensely, his executive as it assistant pulled my and heart beingArchbishop on the brink Finlay of was seeing very or disciplined understand in- ing,soul. therefore, to hear and read the very com- out.Archdeacon Over the of years, York. as I grew to know the hising work.something He worked so much long more hours than and I paidcan askat- plimentarySome go reflectionson lengthy thatpilgrimages many have to haveshared Bishop of Toronto: choirI got members, to know Terry, the music, as he andwas the affectionate- hum- tentionor imagine. to detail, In the thoroughly beautiful descriptionreading docu- of aboutthis opportunity, their experiences others of go him. to great He exercised lengths a The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil blingly called, experience when I became of having a member my own of heart the Pos- ments,Ezekiel letters 1:28, we or hear,any material “Like the needed appearance for servantto avoid ministry it… I encourage throughout you his to beordained kind to life, tulancy Committee and a regional dean. He meetings. It was also evident that he cared and for that we give thanks to God for his ex- York-Credit Valley: expanded, I have come to deeply resonate of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so yourself, to be gentle with yourself. You are The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison withgave thewise liminal counsel experience and offered of good being insight on the in- deeplywas the for radiance the wider around Church God. and This appreciated was the ample.a beloved I was child privileged of God, andbeing honoured born each to havemo- thresholdto challenging between matters that facing which the brings Church. life Hisand theappearance importance of the of ecumenical likeness of relationships.the glory of the hadment. the Keep opportunity the faith. to know him as my bish- Trent-Durham: was a calming voice and a non-anxious pres- One of the qualities I admired about Terry op, mentor and friend. The Church has been The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw ence. He offered strong episcopal leadership was his willingness to make time for people. blessed to have had him as a faithful bishop. in the diocese, both pastorally and morally. He He made himself available to clergy and laity He will be missed and leaves a legacy of ex- York-Scarborough: was a model of deep faith and prayerful who needed to meet with him. I was often emplary leadership, humility, compassion and The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson thoughtfulness, and was genuinely concerned asked to join him in meetings with others, profound faith. We are grateful to his family York-Simcoe: about the well-being of the clergy and laity and it was evident that he always listened in- for having shared him with the Church and The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty under his episcopal leadership. tently. Terry was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give The Diocese of Toronto: In theVisit spring of 2003 our I received awebsite call from confidante. at www.toronto.anglican.caArchbishop Terence Finlay back to his Cre- 135 Adelaide St. E., the Archbishop’s office inviting me to meet Another quality I admired in him was his ator God with the same graciousness we ex- Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 with him. I thought I was going to be invited humility. He engaged with people in all sta- perienced of him. May he rest in peace and 1-800-668-8932/416-363-6021 to sit on another committee of the diocese. He tions of life. He was as comfortable talking rise with Christ in glory. Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca May 2020 NEWS TheAnglican 5 Anglicans help most vulnerable

ANGLICANS continue to do good work munity meal programs. At Church became clear that the best option the expedited provision of hotel clearer than ever that homeless- to care and advocate for the most of the Redeemer, the Common Table to safeguard the health of those rooms for all those experiencing ness is a health crisis, and that vulnerable at this critical time. has gone from serving 80 to 120 who are homeless and those who homelessness. many are on the brink of income While the COVID-19 pandemic meals per day. St. James’ Cathedral assist them would be to provide At a press conference the same and food insecurity. Yet the crisis has shuttered church buildings and serves lunch twice a week to meet hotel rooms to allow people to self- day, Bishop Kevin Robertson com- has also galvanized communities cancelled services throughout the the increased need. At the same isolate. Other communities in the mented, “As we self-isolate in our to care and advocate for those most diocese, the work of the Church in time, many parishes have experi- diocese, including Barrie and York own homes, there are thousands in need. There is hope that we will caring for the poor and advocating enced an outpouring of community Region, have already begun to take in our city forced to sleep in over- come through this, together. on their behalf has become more support. “For every volunteer we this approach. On March 30, Mayor crowded shelters. The govern- urgent than ever. have lost because they have to self- John Tory announced the provision ment is the only entity with the Want to get involved? If you are in- The provincial government rec- isolate, three more have called ask- of 1,150 such units in Toronto, but infrastructure and the financial terested in assisting the parishes that ognized the critical importance of ing how they can help,” reported with the total number of the city’s resources to make this happen continue to offer community care outreach supports in its March 24 the Rev. Tay Moss at Church of homeless estimated at 10 times quickly. That’s why we, and other during the pandemic, please contact emergency order, providing that the Messiah, home of the Avenue that number, much more needs to faith groups, are urging government Angie at [email protected]. “businesses and other organiza- Road Food Bank. At St. Stephen be done. Bishop Andrew Asbil and to show strong leadership.” To learn more about advocacy efforts tions that support the provision of in-the-Fields, it was a similar story. the two Toronto area bishops wrote The pandemic has exposed the in the diocese, contact Elin Goulden food, shelter, safety or protection, “We’ve had amazing donations of to Mayor Tory on March 31, urging inequalities in our society. It is at [email protected]. and/or social services and other food, money, community-made hand necessities of life to economically sanitizer, gloves, takeaway contain- disadvantaged and other vulnerable ers, and so many people sending us individuals” were to be considered messages and coming in to help, essential services. it’s been almost overwhelming,” Angie Hocking, head of outreach noted the Rev. Maggie Helwig. At at Church of the Redeemer, Bloor St. Timothy, Agincourt, the Rev. Street was named as the diocesan Deacon Kathy Buligan found break- point person for questions pertain- fast program volunteers “eager to ing to front-line ministries during participate” and the guests “happy the pandemic. She swiftly moved to to see we are still there for them.” Come join your fellow Anglicans across the GTA for a day of cricket lovely cricket! organize Zoom gatherings of clergy From Mississauga to Cobourg, from Meet new friends, enjoy food, fun and fellowship. All are welcome. and lay outreach staff to identify Orillia to Peterborough, parishes issues of concern. A Facebook group continue to find ways to be there Date: June 27, 2020 for resource-sharing was set up and for those most in need. Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (O cial ceremony 9:00 am - 9:30 am) eventually expanded to welcome For those who are homeless Location: Creditview Sandalwood Sports Complex outreach workers from other faith- – already at increased risk due 10530 Creditview Rd, Brampton, ON L7A 0G2 based organizations. Elin Goulden, to the prevalence of underlying the diocese’s Social Justice & Advo- health conditions – social distanc- cacy Consultant, created a diocesan ing is impossible while sleeping in Special Guests: Bishop Jenny Andison, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown policy that included best practices overcrowded shelters and respite for outreach services. centres. Several parishes in Toronto For more information contact: While in a very few instances initially offered space to the city to Ranil Mendis - [email protected] | Peter Marshall - [email protected] programs were suspended to pro- help reduce overcrowding in home- tect the health of elderly and at- less shelters. However, as several risk volunteers, a survey sent to cases of COVID-19 were identified parishes on March 16 found that in shelters and the province further more than 30 parishes in the diocese reduced the number of people al- continued to offer their regular out- lowed to gather in one location, it reach programs, with adaptations to observe hygiene precautions and social distancing. Community meal programs distributed meals-to-go, and food banks admitted one client Need to sign up for, update or cancel at a time and pre-packaged hampers where possible. Loss of income has increased your subscription to The Anglican? pressure on food banks and com- BRIEFLY Bishop-elect has Toronto roots The Very Rev. Matthias Der, dean of St. John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong, has been elected Bishop Coadju- tor of Hong Kong Island. Bishop- elect Der was the incumbent of St. Christopher, Richmond Hill for 20 years before being appointed Dean of St. John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong in 2012. He graduated from Manage your the University of Toronto in 1987 and obtained his Master of Divin- ity from Wycliffe College in 1990. He served his curacy at St. John, subscription online. York Mills and was appointed the incumbent of St. Christopher’s in 1992. He was made a canon of St. James Cathedral in 2007. Bishop- www.anglicanjournal.com elect Der was scheduled to be con- secrated on May 23. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been postponed to Oct. 3. He will assume the office of the Bishop of Hong Kong Island on Jan. 1, 2021.

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For others Ministry Partners for being powerful witnesses of us, our survival has been at stake; we have lost income. Can we pay our rent or to the love that is changing lives and changing mortgage, provide for our children? For all of us, young and old, healthy or not, the world. our lives, or the lives of those dear to us, have been on the line. Who would have thought that toilet paper would become a rare commodity? Diocese-wide 1,053 children and Anglican United Refugee Alliance (AURA) 2,063 youth were enrolled “Our anxiety levels are elevated. After weeks of isolation, our mental and emotional at-risk women, children in programs that stability has been shaken. Our bodies yearn to move freely again, and suffer from Beyond our Diocese and youth accessed safe help to develop even greater sedentary inactivity. For most of us, there is a path forward, light at the Giving with Grace (Anglican Church of Canada) life skills and build end of the tunnel and hope; hope that things will return to a new normal, maybe and supportive housing Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund self-esteem not the old one, and we will once again settle into our routines, continue to grow (PWRDF) and enjoy the blessings of God. Where the money comes from Barrie Where the money comes from For most of us, this disturbing time is temporary. BUT, what if it wasn’t! Parishes: $716,200 David Busby Centre 2,440 young adults living with mental health Parishes: $716,200 Corporate: $268,500 What if we lost our job and home forever? What if we couldn’t provide for our Samaritan House Community Ministries challenges were supported Individuals,Corporate: Groups $268,500 and Trusts: $210,000 children? What if our anxiety, depression and panic remained, day after day? Mississauga Bequests: $116,300 What if we saw no light at the end of the tunnel, no path forward? Period. Individuals, Groups The Dam and Trusts: $210,000 For many of us, this is reality; day after day, month after month, year after year. 50 families in the Pikangikum Newmarket Bequests: $116,300 Helping those who do not see light at the end of the tunnel, who see no path Inn from the Cold First Nations community were forward, who struggle without hope of a positive resolution, is the calling and provided with clean water and challenge of FaithWorks and all Christians. Through FaithWorks we see the tangible North Durham presence of God in our community. We see faith-filled people answering the cry of North House Shelter sanitation services those who are homeless, hungry, at-risk of violence, lonely, sick, or afraid. Shelagh McPherson, Chair of the FaithWorks Allocation Committee shares her thankfulness Peterborough for people who answer the call for help. “I am always so inspired and filled with deep The Warming Room Community Ministries gratitude for the people who continue to open their hearts and support this ministry Orillia 89 702 of love.” She adds, “The donations are important to all of the groups that we fund, Couchiching Jubilee House but for some of them FaithWorks is their lifeblood.” WhereWhere the the money money goes goes Orillia Christian Centre people impacted by Indigenous Peoples HIV/AIDS received were provided with 2020 Ministry Allocations: $1,004,916 By supporting FaithWorks we offer a path forward and comfort along the way to 2020 Ministry Allocations: Toronto Parish Retainer: $80,008 those who continue to struggle for their life; who will continue to struggle long after bereavement and pastoral, outreach $1,004,916 All Saints Church Community Centre spiritual care support and mentoring supports Area Grants: $35,807 COVID-19 has faded. 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Continued from Page 3 I have felt blessed by God in so many ple completely unlike themselves.” Forged ways these past few days. I think we are in the sense of melded, created, chosen. being reminded in very real ways of what It’s a beautiful vocabulary waiting in the it means to be the body of Christ even wings for this moment. though we are dispersed and not gather- The Rev. Canon Gary van der Meer ing together as we usually do. The power Incumbent of being connected and in relationship St. Anne, Toronto has taken on a higher significance. For me, I have enjoyed seeing how God is at In touch with parishioners, migrant work using the internet and social media. workers Technological advances have often been I am always in touch with my parishion- criticized as separating us into our own ers of St. Saviour’s as well as the migrant individual selves and isolating us from workers through social media, wherever others. Now we see the blessing of tech- they may be. In these unprecedented nology and how God is using it to keep us times, communicating through this me- connected and as a means of sharing the dium has become much more profound. I good news and hope of the gospel. I was can communicate with them and encour- overwhelmed when a parishioner in her age them and let them know that I am 90s sent a note saying she had begun to praying for them. It has also pushed me to feel anxiety, given what’s going on with videotape myself and conduct services via this virus. She entered into the worship social media. Some are expressing appre- that was offered in the form an online ciation for this, which is heartwarming. prayer vigil. She felt a new- found peace. Another way to connect with each other It wasn’t the video we created; it was God for now. This was my recent message to at work through the Holy Spirit. them in English and Spanish: “That in The Rev. Canon Mark Kinghan times such as this, where we might expe- Incumbent rience perplexity and fear and concern for St. Paul, Uxbridge family, friends, those in our congregation and ourselves, may we look to our God, Rural, urban parishioners attending to who is a place of refuge and strength!” SIGNS OF THE TIMES the needs of others The Rev Augusto Nunez Even though they were closed during the I serve two parishes, one rural and one Incumbent COVID-19 pandemic, churches across the urban. At St. Matthew-St. Aidan, in the St. Saviour, Orono diocese provided messages of hope to their hamlet of Buckhorn, I have been inspired parishes through their outdoor signs. Here, St. by how smoothly parishioners have Email from friend feels like Christmas Luke, Peterborough and St. James, Caledon East adjusted to the new normal and adapted morning reach passersby. PHOTOS BY THE REV. GLENN EMPEY to caring for one another at a distance. What’s inspired me? It’s the emails that AND ST. JAMES, CALEDON EAST People in a small town are used to caring are like chats in the narthex – people for one another. In the midst of the chal- writing about their day or their cats. And ship, how we have come together as a town lenges and worries of COVID-19, people there was one that felt like Christmas and, even via social media, how we truly are remaining calm, focused and attentive morning. A friend had sent a lovely note have become one. to responding appropriately to the needs that was newsy and reflective and funny, The Rev. Eileen Steele of others in the community. I have been and attached were gifts to open: a recipe, Incumbent inspired by how naturally, our parish a book recommendation, a cartoon, a Parishes of Waubaushene & teams have made the transition to adjust killer exercise program, and my favourite, Penetanguishene while remaining focused on how we serve a link to Sister Sledge singing “We Are the local community and beyond. I’m Family!” That made me get up and dance. Trial run became first launch inspired by how our parish has not lost The Rev. Susan Spicer and exciting way. Although we all expected the COVID-19 sight of the fact that caring for those in Priest-in-Charge The Rev. Dr. Warren Leibovitch pandemic would hit us soon, we were all need is a parish priority. St. George, Pickering Village, Ajax Incumbent caught off guard by how quickly it spread In Peterborough, local foodbanks are St. Paul, Lindsay and evolved day by day and hour by hour. challenged by recent shortages and by People taking time to draw nearer to In early March, St. Christopher’s planned the rigorous procedures for safe food God Generosity brings tears to my eyes to have a test run of a live stream on distribution during the pandemic. I have In the midst of COVID-19, we like many The town of Penetanguishene is helping March 15. But it turned out that the trial been inspired by how the food cupboard other parishes are reaching out to our church keep our Deacon’s Cupboard run became our launch. Two hours before team at St. Luke’s has carefully adjusted connect to our parishioners by phone, filled – overflowing, in fact. This keeps the launch, we also created an online do- how they package and distribute grocer- touching base, and checking in to see how the hungry fed. I walk by the cupboard nation portal on our website. I am grateful ies and staples to their clients. The food people are coping and staying connected. and am overwhelmed with gratitude to for our e-ministry team to make these cupboard, its freezers and inventory, is Despite the challenges that people are everyone who is keeping it filled for us. happen. After the hectic week of moving located in the basement of the church, facing with isolation, working from home The entrance to the church (although things online and grocery stocking, I was some distance along a narrow hall from and all the uncertainty that now faces us, closed) is packed with food that has been thankful for Bishop Peter Fenty’s pastoral the point of access. To reconfigure the I have had so many conversations with given because it just doesn’t fit in the call to calm me down during the chaos. usual distribution method required care- people who are committed to using this cupboard. The generosity of the town of He reminded me that instead of losing pa- ful planning and a lot of labour to pack- time to draw nearer to God in prayer, in Penetanguishene to help us help others rishioners in this unprecedent situation, age everything individually and move it reading of scripture and in study. Though has brought tears to my eyes. many may turn to God. Indeed, how can to the upstairs door so that people could we cannot meet in person, it is so encour- Also, we did our first service on Zoom Christians take this crisis into an opportu- be served safely, one at a time according aging to see people’s faith not only remain yesterday. When I opened the Zoom page, nity to reach out? to the COVID-19 guidelines from Peter- but go deeper. I wish I had taken a screen shot of every- As more and more parishioners became borough Food Share. I have been truly The Rev. Jennifer Schick one attending. They were so excited to see self-isolated, we asked our small group inspired by the commitment and high Priest-in-Charge each other and I just let them talk, and leaders and caring members to reach energy level of our food cupboard team St. Bede, Toronto talk they did. It was amazing how they out to others. These efforts included a under the guidance of Lorraine Brown. connected. Then we took the time to pray weekly call to see how worried they were Many people in the parish recognized the People are helping any way they can together, pray for each other and now and also to encourage them to listen to increased need and, while observing physi- Lots has happened in a week, but for me they are telling all their friends to come to the audio Bible reading app, hymns from cal and social distancing, contributed extra the inspiring moments have been people our Zoom church. YouTube, join our Sunday live stream supplies and extra funds for it. offering to help others anyway they can. Finally, there is a new online group services and pray with them. We also One other thing that gave me both a One parishioner who lives in Whitby of- for leaders of local faith groups, we have asked our leaders to report back if there happy smile and an added moment of fered to come to Lindsay to deliver food come together to uphold each other, pray were individuals who had difficulty inspiration was hearing how Faith Rees to people in self-isolation. Phone calls are together, and share resources and ideas. dealing with the crisis and need special of St. Luke’s, not to be deterred by St. being made by parishioners to those who This has united us like nothing I have ever attention. Our leaders have been demon- Patrick’s Day cancellations nor by her are alone. Prayers are being said for peo- seen before. As one Rabbi wrote: “We will strating great Christian love to care for senior years, donned her Irish garb, put ple who have various needs and are just not know the crisis is over because everyone another. on the Irish tunes, and danced a jig on the anxious about the crisis we are facing. thing goes back to being the same. We will The Rev. Canon Philip Der balcony of her apartment. May she be an Worship online is also an inspiration as know the crisis is over when we are certain Incumbent inspiration to us all. a few dedicated parishioners have come that everything has changed. Then we will St. Christopher, Richmond Hill The Rev. Glenn Empey to ensure that those at home can worship know beyond all doubt that this crisis is St. Matthew-S.t Aidan, Buckhorn together as the Body of Christ in a new over.” I am seeing change in how we wor- Parishioner felt new-found peace Continued on Page 9 May 2020 MOMENTS OF GRACE TheAnglican 9 People are hungry for the Word

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Churches hold true to the Fifth Mark of Mission The virus has helped all of us come alive with our faith. In addition to the countless ways clergy and lay leaders have found to help us worship together when we are not together, I have been most moved to realize that most food and care programs that have been quietly running in many of our churches have not closed up shop. Food is being prepared, packaged up and delivered, often to the homes of people who need it, but at minimum, at the back SIGNS OF THE TIMES – PART II door of the parish hall for people to pick Above, Trinity Church, Bradford’s sign puts things in perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic. At up. The cooks are being careful to keep to right, the Rev. Eileen Steele posts a message on her church’s door. Bottom right: St. Thomas, Brooklin the required distance from each other, but sends a message. PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY TRINITY CHURCH, BRADFORD, THE REV. EILEEN STEELE AND THE REV. people are being fed. CANON CLAIRE WADE It seems to me that by holding true to the Fifth Mark of Mission, several of Cross, I am confident that this pestilence deep and meaningful connections with our churches are, in fact, proclaiming will be crushed, the dragon slain and we people that may not have happened on a Good News to their communities, and will awake to a glorious Easter! busy Sunday morning. God is at work! perhaps even encouraging some commu- Roshni Sircar The Rev. Karen Isaacs nity members (both those hearing about St. George on Yonge Associate Priest or experiencing the feeding) to explore Toronto St. Paul, Bloor Street again in their own hearts the value of a faith community. And maybe, just maybe, Comment leads to prayer and Moments of grace abound at hospital by these acts of care and love, we are conversation It might be hard to imagine how screen- drawing attention of governments and Over the first few days of the COVID-19 ing people at the hospital doors could Canadian citizens to the fact that there pandemic, I had a number of moments warm my heart. But I see so much are societal things that must be corrected when I sat back and said, “Wow, God is re- goodness within everyone. Some may be when this pandemic is over. We have for ally up to something” – whether that was annoyed or afraid, but they all quickly too long neglected the homeless, the poor, a chance encounter with a very anxious reach out and clean their hands – clearing the lonely, the mentally ill, Indigenous parishioner in the grocery store or the all that might harm another. An action of peoples and others. I am inspired by the people who responded to the reflection hope. As I list the possible symptoms that Anglicans and others of faith I know who questions in the Facebook version of our could keep them from visiting friends and are putting themselves on the line to study group. The moment, though, that loved ones, they answer with a quick “no” reach out to those who are among those I want to share happened on Sunday, to all. And then they smile, ask me how oft-neglected groups, with food, with kind March 15. I was up at my usual time to I am and often tell me something about words, and with sincere questions about get ready, but without a regular worship their own day. The other night when I told their well being. Hope and love in action! service to prepare the church for, I found a visitor I was the chaplain, he was hap- Praise God! Praise God’s people! myself on Facebook scrolling through pily surprised to find a chaplain doing the Suzanne Lawson posts. I came across a post in a commu- screening at the doors. He told me how St. Peter, Cobourg nity group from someone I knew from the pleased his mother was for the visit she community support groups we offer, who received from an Anglican. His mother is Early efforts helps town adapt commented on the challenge of getting Lutheran. She told him that even though The Rev. Canon Joanne Davies Eighteen months ago, the small grocery the groceries she needed for self-isolation I am not Lutheran, I had proved to be Chaplain store in the village closed down. This left because she has health issues that make acceptable as a chaplain. She also loved St. John’s Rehab, Toronto all of the people who live in the village her more vulnerable. I commented that the prayer of blessing I gave her. I gently who do not drive without a way to buy I would be happy to help. A Facebook reminded him Anglicans and Lutherans Overwhelmed by care during illness groceries. In Cannington, the grocery Messenger conversation ensued, a way were in communion. “Oh I know, but After arriving home from a trip to Cuba store had a fire and was closed for a year. that we had not connected before, and she my mother thinks only Lutherans know on March 14, my daughters and I got sick In both cases, the large grocery store on shared with me some other medical con- what they are doing.” He remarked it was with what appears to be COVID-19 (we the highway was the only grocery store cerns she was facing and we prayed and interesting that Roman Catholic Sisters are considered presumptive cases as we near either village. Local people started we have now setup a Facebook group chat began this hospital. I was, of course, are not eligible to be tested). We were driving neighbours, shopping for people, and are planning a video chat in place of called to tell the story of the Anglican staying at a hotel in close quarters with and arranging buses to take people to our next meeting. If it had not been for Sisterhood of St. John the Divine build- people from Spain, Italy, Germany and the the highway store. This has been going COVID-19 I might not have connected ing the hospital for the care of everyone. UK. Even before we were symptomatic, on in Beaverton since then, so we were with her like this and I certainly would His smile was broad as he exclaimed, “So we went into isolation. The illness is not already getting groceries for each other not have been able to pray with her and many Anglicans!” fun, but we have been very fortunate to and looking in on vulnerable neighbours. for her at this time of need. As we seek to minimize in-person not have any serious breathing issues. We All of this made it easier for us to adapt to The Rev. Dana Dickson visits and contact, to protect everyone, have been overwhelmed by the care being isolation because of COVID-19. Incumbent the Sisters are now connecting remotely shown to us by our church community The Rev. Canon Ted McCollum Trinity Church, Bradford with patients and staff. It’s such a new, and other neighbours. People picking up Incumbent strange way of being a spiritual care groceries, walking our dog and dropping St. Paul, Beaverton People are hungry for the Word provider. But prayers, and communicat- off, on a daily basis, baked goods, home- Last week before the church buildings ing love and hope, are part of who the made soup and bottles of wine! The latter Church still offering comfort and hope had to close, we offered a time of personal Sisters are. Today is March 22 and many will have to wait until I am well. As a As I look out from my balcony, I see the prayer on Sunday morning for those who in the world are joining together to light person who is used to being the one car- church of St. George on Yonge looking so wished to come pray in St. Paul’s sanctu- a candle of prayer in a window. One of ing for others, it is a humbling experience deserted and desolate, but still offering ary. To my delight, I had one person who the Sisters drew a brightly lit candle on a and deeply moving. Watching my daugh- comfort and hope to the Out of the Cold avoids church on Sundays because it is card, writing the words encouragement, ter’s response to people’s compassion and program. It is still going strong, despite too crowded come in and ask for a Bible, support and prayers beneath the candle. generosity reminds me of how important COVID-19, which has robbed us of even which I happily gave him. Another family She sent it over to me and I took it to her our actions towards one another are. our Lenten worship. I wonder why this came in who are fairly new immigrants, unit for the staff. The gratitude I received Can’t do much these days, but praying virus surfaced just at the start of Lent. It and they also deeply wished to have a Bi- from the staff, on behalf of the Sister, with everyone else. is definitely giving us all a chance to take ble of their own. People are hungry for the illuminated my faith that though we are The Rev. Canon Ruthanne Ward stock of our lives and the world in gen- Word, and it was such a privilege to be all separated and in our small corners, the Incumbent eral. But looking out onto that glittering able to put it in their hands, and to have light of love and healing embraces us all. Church of the Ascension, Port Perry March 30 - st Words of Christ, 8 p.m., St. Martin in-the-

10 TheAnglican NEWS May 2020 Church’s first Repair Café gets the job done Event brings community together

ON Feb. 22, St. John the Evangelist, Port Hope co-sponsored its first Repair Café with Port Hope for Fu- ture (PH4F), a local environmental group. Hundreds of people, young and old, took part in the event in the parish hall. More than 200 items were repaired and kept out of landfill sites. One of the parish’s strategic and missional thrusts is partner- ing with other organizations, and PH4F was a perfect fit. This group mainly comprises young families People help repair items in St. John’s parish hall (left) while members of a local environmental group promote their activities. PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY ST. JOHN THE concerned about climate change. EVANGELIST, PORT HOPE They advocate for local initiatives in the community that build capac- restore as many items as possible ics, seamstresses and electricians. 2009. Since then the movement has Repair Café on Aug. 22. While similar ity and awareness around green for their owners. Even though it A drop-in yoga class ran all day, spread. In 2019, there were 2,000 to the first, this summer Repair Café issues. seemed the community had been as did activities for children. The Repair Cafés, mostly in Europe will have a back-to-school theme and “On so many levels Repair Café intrigued by the concept of Repair local library had a booth. Activists and the United States but also in will include a children’s clothing was a great success, and we were Café before the event, those in- who were determined to save a Asia and Africa, as well as Canada. swap. The beginning of the school proud to host such a diverse array volved were thrilled by the steady local old growth woodland from The Repair Café organization was year often leaves young families with of residents from the town,” says the stream of people who arrived bear- development were there to discuss extremely helpful. “We followed credit card debt as they struggle to Rev. Jesse Parker, incumbent. “We ing broken treasures in search of a the issue with folks and there was their approach and it worked out meet the needs of their children. use our hall for a weekly community second chance. Transferring skills a petition handy for signatures. beautifully,” says Penny Nutbrown, This Repair Café is determined to dinner that feeds nearly 100 people, from one generation to another St. John’s is determined to rise the organizer. “It was a fun and help alleviate some of that stress by and we have a seasonal used cloth- occurred naturally as people sat to the Fifth Mark of Mission by natural way to connect with people helping people find ways to re-use ing store, and this event seemed a and talked over the repair of their becoming a better steward of God’s from the community, and everyone and repurpose items rather than pur- great extension to these initiatives. sweaters, chairs, lamps, toasters, creation and looking for opportuni- loved the church-lady sandwiches chase new ones, says Ms. Nutbrown, We are building the stewardship guitars, bicycles and suitcases. ties to work with the broader Port that were available all day!” adding “Repair Café is just one way capacity in this community!” Among the skilled repairers were Hope community on the issue of The response to the first Repair that St. John’s is bringing the living The parish hall was abuzz all a knife sharpener, an upholsterer, climate change. The original Repair Café in Port Hope was so positive that gospel out from behind church walls day as about 30 “fixers” worked to computer specialists, bike mechan- Café happened in Amsterdam in the church plans to hold a second and into the community.” BRIEFLY AURA seeks board members The Anglican United Refugee Alli- ance (AURA) is seeking volunteers to join its board of directors. This will be of interest to individuals who are passionate and supportive of the delivery of refugee spon- sorship services and who wish to contribute their time, energy and enthusiasm while gaining personal growth and valuable team leadership skills. The board meets about 10 times a year, primarily via video conference. The term begins in May. Send expressions of interest to Kirk Merrett, board chair, at [email protected].

Supporting Parish YOUNG SCHOLARS The Rev. Dr. Catherine Keating of St. John, York Mills joins students at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church school in Pomona, Belize. Dr. Keating was one of three people Leaders workshops from the diocese who visited the Central American country recently as part of the Belize Project. Prior to the trip, an auction was held at St. John, Ida that raised cancelled more than $6,000 for scholarships, lunch programs, fruit trees and building supplies in Belize. For more information on the Belize Project, contact Andy Harjula As a result of the COVID-19 at [email protected]. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BELIZE PROJECT pandemic, the diocese cancelled the Supporting Parish Leaders workshops. For resources, Anglican Church general meeting electronically ACW webpage. A gathering The lay anointers training weekend visit the Supporting Parish Women to hold on April 25 at 10 a.m. More will be held later in the year. planned for May 8-10 has been Leadership Workshop page information and the annual postponed due to the COVID-19 on the diocese’s website, electronic AGM reports will be emailed to pandemic. New dates will be shared The diocesan Anglican Church Lay anointers training www.toronto.anglican.ca. newsletter subscribers and all when they’re available. Women will hold its annual parishes, and published on the weekend postponed

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APRIL 25 - Healey Willan Singers PRAYER CYCLE 10. Peterborough Deanery 22. St. Stephen, Chandos present Women and Songs V, Workshops & Gatherings 11. Wycliffe College 23. St. Thomas, Millbrook the choir biennial celebration FOR MAY 12. Trinity College 24. Bishop Kevin Robertson of women composers and poets, APRIL 24-25 – All are invited to the 1. St. James, Roseneath 13. St. John the Evangelist, Havelock 25. The Chapel of Christ Church, featuring the St. Alban Service Monks’ Cell Steakhouse, a unique 2. Christ Church, Norwood 14. St. John, Ida Lakefield by Cecilia McDowall, 8 p.m., St. dining experience at St. Theodore 3. New Curates of the Diocese of 15. St. Luke, Peterborough 26. The Chapel of St. Mark, Warsaw Martin in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake of Canterbury, 111 Cactus Ave., To- Toronto 16. St. Matthew and St. Aidan, 27. Samaritan House Community Ave., Toronto. Tickets available at ronto. Guests are wined and dined 4. Christ Church, Omemee Buckhorn Ministries the door (cash only): $20 adults, in a mediaeval setting reminiscent 5. St. George, Hastings 17. The Religious Communities of the 28. Matthew House $15 students/seniors. 416-519-0528. of a monastery refractory. Dinner 6. St. John the Evangelist, Diocese: SSJD and OHC 29. North House Shelter APRIL 26 - St. Peter’s Handbell Ring- includes salad, fresh rolls, New Peterborough 18. St. Peter on-the-Rock, Stony Lake 30. Community of Deacons ers host a musical afternoon with York Strip steak or chicken cooked 7. St. George-the-Martyr, Apsley 19. St. Michael, Westwood (Archdeacon Kyn Barker) presentations by themselves and over an open hearth by profes- 8. St. James, Emily 20. The Postulancy Committee 31. Bishop’s Committee on Diversity by their guests, The Boys in B sional chefs, apple pie and wine. 21. Diocesan Council 9. St. John the Baptist, Lakefield and The Ontario Men’s Chorus, Reservations open March 29. Call 4 p.m. in the church hall at St. 416-222-6198 or email monkscell@ Peter, Erindale, 3041 Mississauga hotmail.com for tickets and reser- Rd., Mississauga. Admission by vations. Seating available Friday IN MOTION • St. Thomas, Huron Street ing his retirement in 2003, he donation. 6-10 p.m. and Saturday 5-10 p.m. • Trinity, Steetsville served as interim priest-in- MAY 9 - The choristers of St. Peter, APRIL 26 – Jazz Vespers, 4 p.m., St. Appointments • Trinity-St. Paul, Port Credit charge at St. John, Cookstown Erindale present the Last Night at Philip, Etobicoke, 31 St. Phillips • The Rev. Adrienne Clements, and St. Peter, Churchill, St. the Proms, 7 p.m. at the church, Rd., Toronto. Pay what you can. Incumbent, St. Hilary, Third Phase - (no longer Paul, Innisfil and St. James 3041 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga. Amanda Tosoff on Piano, Morgan Cooksville, April 5. receiving names): the Apostle, Sharon. During the concert, the choirmas- Childs on drums and Jon Meyer • Mr. Andrew Johnson, • Church of the Incarnation • The Rev. Katherine Treg- ter will be honoured for his years on Bass. Assistant Curate, St. John, • All Saints, Whitby anowan died on March 13. of service to the church. MAY 3 – “A Night at the Oscars,” Willowdale, May 10. • Parish of Lakefield Ordained deacon in 1997 and featuring bells, band and choir • The Rev. Andrew Kaye, • Christ Church, Stouffville priest in 1998, she served as presenting songs through the Incumbent, St. Margaret assistant curate at St. Paul, Sales decades, St. John, York Mills, 19 in-the-Pines, June 1. Ordinations - dates L’Amoreaux, then as incum- Don Ridge Dr., Toronto. Red carpet • Andrew Colman, Assistant pending bent of the Parish of Tecum- APRIL 25 – Spring fair with barbecue, walk at 6:30 p.m. and showtime at Curate, Grace Church, • The Rev. Michael Perry seth, Trinity Church, Bond baked goods, books and many 7 p.m. After-party with appetiz- Markham, Sept. 1. will be ordained a Priest at Head, the Parish of Beeton, other treasures, plus free kids’ ers and beverages. Tickets for St. Peter and St. Simon the Tottenham, and Evangelists, activities on the green, 11 a.m. to 2 adults, $20; children under 16, Apostle. New Tecumseth until her p.m., St. Cuthbert’s, 1399 Bayview free. For tickets and information, Area Bishop’s Direct • The Rev. Sherri Golisky will retirement in 2011. Ave., Toronto. call 416-225-6611, visit www.sjym. Appointment Process be ordained a Priest at St. • The Rev. Murray McColl APRIL 25 - Spring rummage sale, 9 ca/musicfest or email musicfest@ • Parish of Fenelon Falls Cuthbert, Leaside. died on March 16. Ordained a.m. to 12 noon, Holy Trinity, 140 sjym.ca. Rain or shine. • St. Elizabeth, Mississauga • The following individuals deacon in 1988 and priest in • Holy Trinity, Trinity Square will be ordained transitional 1990, he served as assistant • St. John the Baptist, Norway deacons at St. James curate at St. Stephen, Chan- • Church of the Evangelists, Cathedral: Andrew Colman, dos and then incumbent. He New Tecumseth Jonathan Galles, Gerlyn later served as incumbent at • St. Paul, Newmarket Henry, Andrew Johnson, Emmanuel, Richvale. After Maria Ling. retiring in 2006, he served TO ADVERTISE IN THE ANGLICAN, Vacant Incumbencies • Robert James Townshend as honorary assistant of the Clergy from outside the diocese will be ordained a Vocational Parish of Apsley, where he CALL 905.833.6200 X22 with the permission of their Deacon at St. Peter (Erindale). was most recently serving as bishop may apply through the • Krista Fry will be ordained interim priest-in-charge. Diocesan Executive Assistant, a Vocational Deacon at St. Mrs. Mary Conliffe. 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First Phase - Parish Selection Deaths Committee in Formation • The Rev. Canon J. Jeremey (not yet receiving names): Van Lane died on March 4. The Diocese is on • St. John, York Mills Ordained deacon in 1963 and • St. Joseph of Nazareth, priest in 1964 by the Bishop Bramalea of Brandon, he transferred Facebook • St. Paul on-the-Hill, Pickering to the Diocese of Toronto in 1968 where he served as Twitter Second Phase - Parish incumbent at St. Richard Selection Committee (receiving of Chichester. He served as and YouTube. names via Area Bishop): incumbent at several parishes • Epiphany and St. Mark, from 1975 onward, including To connect, visit Parkdale St. John the Baptist, Norway, • Grace Church on-the-Hill Grace Church, Markham, and www.toronto.anglican.ca (Associate Priest) St. Paul, Newmarket. Follow- 12 TheAnglican NEWS May 2020 Bishop to host conversation about future of rural churches All invited to September event

“As long as the earth endures, find our way to God’s future for seedtime and harvest, cold and our churches. heat, summer and winter, day and If you have questions and an- night, shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 swers about the future of rural churches, Bishop Andrew Asbil BY ELIZABETH McCAFFREY invites you to join him for conversation at Trinity Church, Aurora I sit here in my Toronto condo, in on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. COVID-19 times, thinking back to 4 p.m. to my Rural Route #2 farmgirl We need to serve you, so please days: feeding clover to my favour- contact me at emccaffrey@to- ite Hereford cow; singing goofy ronto.anglican.ca. I will collect the songs as my sisters and I pulled questions you have now to help out pigweed and horsetails; Dad’s us plan the event. (Spontaneous ONLINE PRAYER anxiety when his export contracts questions will also be welcomed at The Rev. Canon Philip Der of St. in Japan fell through or when the workshop!) Register and sign Christopher, Richmond Hill joins it rained too much, or too little. up for a free lunch at that same parishioners in the diocese’s Day of Mum kept baking bread and quilt- email address. Prayer and Fasting during the COVID-19 ing for the bazaars at All Saints, We know that our Creator, the pandemic on March 26. The church Penetanguishene. We decorated Lord of the Harvest, doesn’t give had 17 people for online noon-day the church with our own cornstalks up on us; the Spirit lifts us up. We prayers and 28 people for the online and pumpkins at Thanksgiving. know that our Church is God’s closing session. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ST. That picture rings of rosy nostal- Church and is eternal. Before CHRISTOPHER, RICHMOND HILL gia, but rural life has changed since I left home for the big city, my the ’60s, and the days of overflowing farmer Dad adapted to changing Sunday Schools are past. Walmart, markets: feedlot farming moved payday loans and Timmy’s have to market gardening and then sprouted up in our old strawberry to custom woodcutting, maple fields. Our scattered churches won- syrup production, and Christmas der what the unknowable future tree horticulture. The Church will will hold for them. change, and seedtime and harvest, What we do know down here at day and night, and the redemptive, 135 Adelaide St. E. is that we do not compassionate work of our Saviour know everything. We know that as will endure. Come and join us as rural people, you understand your we join our God in God’s mission. own situations better than anyone else. And we know that listening Elizabeth McCaffrey is the to you, hearing your concerns diocese’s Volunteer Resources and creative ideas, will help us Coordinator. York-Scarborough supports students with scholarships

BY JILLIAN RUCH Applications for the next round and there was zero opposition to IN this time of uncertainty regard- of bursaries are due on May 22. rejigging the budget to allow for ing finances and education, the Application forms have been sent the extra applicants. York-Scarborough episcopal area to all incumbents and priests-in- We invite you to challenge our would like to share a happy news charge in the area, so please contact area council once again! If you story about both of these subjects. them if you or someone you know know a youth that demonstrates In 2011, York-Scarborough’s area is interested in applying. These an ongoing and active involvement council began a program to sup- applications need to be signed by in their home parish, is entering port local youth and attack the the incumbent and forwarded to their first year of study at a recog- problem head-on. Since then, Bishop Kevin Robertson. Please nized post-secondary institution, is 100 youth in the area have each email them to Sue Willoughby at recommended by their incumbent been given a $500 bursary. This [email protected]. or priest-in-charge, needs finan- bursary has been used to pay for We received a record number cial assistance, and is willing to their deposits to the colleges, of applications for bursaries last complete the application in full, computers, a semester’s textbooks year, and the area council voted please let them know about these and also parts of meal plans. Be- to approve all of them. Eighteen scholarships. ginning the adventure through faithful youth received support for post-secondary education is a their post-secondary education. As Jillian Ruch is the youth minis- daunting one, both emotionally an area council, we were excited try area coordinator for York- and financially. by the news of so many applicants, Scarborough episcopal area.

SHARE IN HOLY WEEK AND EASTER Miss Holy Week and Easter services because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Watch the Palm Sunday, Chrism Mass, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter services from St. James Cathedral (shown at left) on the diocese’s Facebook page or through the diocese’s website, www.toronto.anglican.ca. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON