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TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca NOVEMBER 2018 Bishop Andrew Asbil consecrated Diocese challenged to pull on oars
BY STUART MANN
“ARE you ready to row?” Bishop Andrew Asbil, the dio- cese’s coadjutor bishop, asked that question during his consecration service on Sept. 29 at St. James Cathedral in Toronto. The congregation answered with an emphatic “Yes!” It was one of many delightful and surprising moments in the two-hour service, which began and ended with songs written by rock groups The Who and U2. Bishop Asbil, wearing his mitre and vestments for the first time, asked the question from the chan- cel steps just before the exchange of the Peace. He was referring to the song “Michael Row the Boat Ashore,” the famous spiritual that describes St. Michael the Archangel rowing across the River Jordan to Bishop Andrew Asbil (left) and Archbishop Colin Johnson walk down the aisle after the consecration service. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON the Promised Land. “To be dressed today in a mitre, a chasuble, a ring, a pectoral cross and a staff – some of it brand new, some of it well worn, some of it worn A RETIREMENT CELEBRATION by saints who have gone before HONOURING us – is to be literally wrapped in a story that can’t help but pull the ARCHBISHOP COLIN JOHNSON oar for life,” he said. “In a world full of cynicism, doubt, fear, greed and violence, to pull on the oar is to pull for life itself.” He thanked Archbishop Fred Hiltz, who gave the homily, and Archbishop Colin Johnson, the current Bishop of Toronto who will be retiring at the end of the year. He thanked his wife Mary and their children. Then he ad- dressed the congregation – and Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, congratulates the diocese – directly. All are welcome! Bishop Asbil outside St. James Cathedral. “Now I have only one question Saturday, December 15, 2018 for you – for the Church, for our 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm priests and deacons, for our lay It was a wonderful moment and a performed by musicians from the St. James Cathedral leaders and pew dwellers: Are you powerful image to share as Bishop Church of the Redeemer, Bloor St., ready to row?” Asbil prepares to become the next filled the historic cathedral. Church & King Streets, Toronto
The congregation responded Bishop of Toronto on Jan. 1, 2019. To many, including Archbishop Refreshments and Receiving Line with cheers, clapping and a re- Another memorable moment Johnson, it felt like the start of a 1:00 – 1:45 pm, 2:45 – 3:30 pm sounding “Yes!” was at the end of the service, when new chapter in the life of the dio- Speeches and Presentations 2:00 pm He continued: “Are you ready Bishop Asbil and Archbishop John- cese. “I’m so happy that Andrew is Choral Evensong 4:00 pm to put your back against the wind son walked down the aisle together, going to be leading the diocese in and pull on the oar?” side by side, to sustained applause some new directions – that’s exactly Preacher: Archbishop Johnson “Yes!” while U2’s song “Beautiful Day,” Continued on Page 2
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Continued from Page 1 what we need to do,” he said. “I’ve ciful and defend those who have led it for a season of time and now no helper. As children cry out for it’s time for someone else to take bread, even in this city, as men and those reins and move it further women are trafficked through this into the 21st century.” city for the billion-dollar sex trade The service started with an ac- and other forms of exploitation, knowledgment by Bishop-elect as Indigenous women and girls Chris Harper, the next Bishop of continue to go missing and be mur- Saskatoon, that it was being held dered, as Indigenous people seek an on traditional First Nations land. honouring of their rights in society, He then smudged the chancel, as an opioid crisis sweeps through purifying and sanctifying the altar the downtown core of many of our Musicians and choristers from the with scented smoke. cities, as the earth is plundered Church of the Redeemer and St. The first reading – the story of by reckless practices – bishops James Cathedral perform. Above: Jacob’s ladder from Genesis – was are called to speak. We are called Jean Bubba tells the story of Jacob’s told in the form of a story by Jean to speak truth to power, to name ladder. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON Bubba. Without using notes, Ms. discrimination when we see it, and Bubba captivated the congregation to advocate for what is good and with her voice and her descriptions right and just.” In an interview after the service, from the text. The second reading After the sermon, Bishop Asbil Bishop Asbil said he was “elated, – Revelation 12:7-12 – was read by was consecrated. As he knelt at overwhelmed, delighted, happy and one of Bishop Asbil’s children, the chancel steps, about 25 bishops excited about what’s next. I really Bridget Coyle-Asbil. The gospel laid their hands on his head as want to have an understanding of reading – John 1:47-51 – was read Archbishop Johnson prayed for where the diocese is, to learn as solely in Mandarin by the Rev. the Holy Spirit to come down upon much as I can from Colin before he Morning Wang, a leader of the him. The bishops, both active and retires, and to really get to know diocese’s Mandarin ministry. The retired, came from across Canada. the other bishops. I’ve had a chance reading in Mandarin was a power- Bishop Asbil was then vested, over the last two months to go to ful indicator of the changes taking receiving a white chasuble and diocesan meetings and get my feet place in the diocese. stole, a pectoral cross, an episco- wet. In listening, I’m hearing a lot of In a 30-minute sermon, Arch- pal ring, a mitre, a crozier and a excitement about the possibilities bishop Hiltz, the Primate of the Bible. The pectoral cross belonged for the future, and I’m also hearing Anglican Church of Canada, spoke to his father, Bishop Walter Asbil, the anxiety, too.” about the roles of a bishop. One a former Bishop of Niagara. The He said the image of Michael of the roles, he said, is to protect crozier once belonged to the late rowing the boat is a simple and pow- the weakest and most vulnerable Archbishop Terence Finlay and erful image for the Church today. members of society. “By a public was given to Bishop Asbil by his “It has been sung by generations vow, a bishop promises to be mer- widow, Canon Alice Jean Finlay. before us who have instilled a great sense of hope and anticipation. Archbishop Johnson over the next In addition to the hundreds of We’re the boat. We’re going to do three months to learn about the people filling St. James Cathedral our best to keep rowing because duties and responsibilities of a for the consecration, many more CONTEMPLATIVE FIRE the world needs the Church – des- diocesan bishop. His office is now were following along on their com- Way Beyond Religion: A contemplative gathering perately.” at the Diocesan Centre. His service puters, phones and tablets. Viewers with silence, celebration and gentle discussion. He added: “For us, it’s having that of installation as the 12th Bishop of tuned in from Toronto, Minden, sense of hope that who we are as a Toronto will take place in January Port Hope, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Last Sunday of the month, 4.00pm to 5:30pm. Christian people is moving forward at the cathedral. Hong Kong, Zimbabwe and more. NEXT DATE: 28 OCTOBER. in a new and holy direction that As the 12th Bishop of Toronto, This is the first major liturgical St. Leonard’s Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Avenue, Toronto. goes into the world and finds the Bishop Asbil will be the chief pastor event the diocese has live streamed. broken and enslaved and gives a of the diocese, working with four The video can be viewed on the Potluck to follow. sense of what can be.” suffragan bishops. The diocese diocese’s YouTube channel at www. Contact [email protected] for more information. Bishop Asbil, the former rector is the most populous in Canada, youtube.com/tordio135. Bishop Future date will be Nov 25. of St. James Cathedral and dean having some 230 congregations Asbil’s installation as Bishop of of Toronto, will be working with in 183 parishes. It stretches from Toronto in January will also be Mississauga to Brighton and north shared live. to Haliburton. YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. Mary G. 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Clockwise from above: Archbishop Colin Johnson places the mitre on Bishop Andrew Asbil’s head during the consecration; bishops from across Canada place their hands on Bishop Asbil’s head as Archbishop Johnson prays for the Holy Spirit to come down upon him; Bishop Asbil’s wife Mary and his mother and father walk to the chancel; Bishop Asbil kisses Canon Alice Jean Finlay after receiving the crozier that belonged to the late Archbishop Terence Finlay. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON
The Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation congratulates The Right Reverend Andrew John Asbil
on his consecration to the episcopate as he prepares to become the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Toronto.
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Archbishop of Canterbury: TAhrec Mhboisst hRoepv. oanf dC Ratn. tHeornb. uJursyti:n Welby, TLahem Mbeotsht PRaelva. caen,d Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Loanmdboent,h E Pnagllaacned, SE1 7JU. We need to talk London, England SE1 7JU. In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege AIn c Coamnmaudnait:y of about 600,000 members Servinodg is love.A Godr cis hbishop Finlay wacans we spirituallya p deepenriv to iembraceleg thesee A community of about 600,000 members BISHOP’S OPINION in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver good. 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Th societale positio convulsionsn had becom whilee vac ant Godin a to sa growme-g edisciplesnder mar ofria allge , stripesfor whi candh he de ha- d In the Diocese of Toronto: istry as the incu1m99b7e. nI tw oafs S bte. Jgoinsnepinhg o mf y min- awrhchende Aarccohnd. eTahceo pno Csoitliionn J hoahdn sboenc owmaes evlaecatendt itno ab es admiseci-pgleindeder b my ahrisr idaigoec,e fsoarn w bhiischho hpe, w hhaod A community of 254 congregations in 210 es,is tcoercesry as th eand inc upersecutesmbent of S tpeople. Josep hof o Godf in hearingwhen A publicrchde atestimonycon Colin Jaboutohns omisconduct,n was electe d signs?to be dMuchiscipl iofne ourd by communication, his diocesan bish insideop, wh o Apa croismhems ucnoivtye roinf g2 2564, 0c0o0n gsrqeugaareti oknilos mine 2te10rs. theNa workplace,zareth, Bram ina ltheea. worship place, where abuse,suffra harassment;gan bishop. I wewa sare su rrealizingprised wh thaten h wee thewa Churchs once h andis ar inch dChurcheacon, ecircles,xecutiv eis a curssis-tant parishes covering 26,000 square kilometers. NaWzahrenth w, Be reanmtearleda .his office, there was a msuefftr wagitahn m bies hjuospt. bIe wfoarse s tuhrep crliesergdy w choennfe hrence wanads sounfcfera hgiasn a rbcishhdoepa.c Ionn r, ecxeeicvuintigv et haes saidstmanont i- Of the nearly 5 million people who live we meet and greet and eat, where we study, do not really know our neighbours, our pub- rently in coded language that perpetuates a Owfit thhine tnheea drliyo c5e msailnlio bno puenodparleie ws,h 3o7 l6iv,0e00 waWrmhtehn awned egnetneureinde hniess osf efixcpee, rthieenrcee wd absy a both tmheat wyeitahr maned j uosffte bredfo mree t hthee c pleorsgityi ocno.nference atinodn ,s hueff troalgda hni sb issuhcocpe.s Isno re icne oivffiincge thea ta hdem eoxn-i- play, work, explore and create. licly elected officials. And often, they do not system of control and paternalism. We have wcliatihmin ttoh eb ed iaofcfielisaatend b wouitnhd tahreie Asn, g3l7ic6a,0n00 owfa ursm itnh o aunrd f igresnt umineetninesgs w eixtphe Briiesnhcoepd F binyl bayo.th thaItt wyeaasr a a pnrdiv oiflfeegree da nmde d tihstei npcots hitoionno.ur to tpieocnt,e hde n totlhdi hnigs lseuscsc fersosmor h iinm o affnicde t thhaatt h hee w eaxs- There has long been an imbalance of know us. There is a crisis of community. How inherited this; now we have an opportunity cClhauimrc tho, bweit ha fafiblioautet d8 0w,0it0h 0t hpee Aopnlgelican Hofe u ws ains voeurry f iirnstte mreesetetidn gin w gitehtt Binigsh top k Fnionwla uy.s serItv ew as ha ips reivxeilceugteiv aen ads dsistiannctt ahnodn oaurcrh tdoea- pexeecrtecdis innogt hhiinsg e lpeissc ofrpoaml m hiinmis atrnyd r tehsapto hnes iwblays. power between the genders in Western do we get to know one another with hon- and, especially, a call from the Holy Spirit, Cidheunrtcifhie, dw oitnh tahbeo puat r8is0h,0 r0o0l lsp.e Tohpele diocese Hane dw oausr v yeoruyn ing tfearmesiltye.d W ine gsheattriendg tthoe k sntowri euss csoernv. eI gaos th tios kexneocwu tTiveerr ays esvisetna nbte attnedr arncdhdea- exeI rbceilsiienvge hthisa et pAisrccohpbaisl hmoipn iTsetrrye nrceesp woanss ilbelayd. - identified on the parish rolls. The diocese colonial systems, and it continues to con- esty, respect and humility? How do we allow to adapt. The winds of change are blowing, is home to many ethnic and language- oafn odu oru Cr hyroiustniagn f ajomuirlyn. eWyse a snhda rfaemd tilhye l sifteo.r Iites lceoanr.n Ie gdo mt tuoc khn forwom T ehrimry. eI vweintn beeststerd athned depth ingI btheeli edvioec tehsaet iAn rtchheb disirheocpt iToenr oefn bcei wnga sm loeared- is home to many ethnic and language- tribute to domineering and subjugating ourselves to be vulnerable in ways that will and we need people to feel welcome and based congregations, including African, wofa osu ar pClhearissutiraen t ojo eunrgnaegyes wanitdh f ahmimil yan lidfe h. aItve a olefa hrinse fda imthu acnhd f rhoims c hoinmce. rI nw fiotnr eesvseerdy tphaer disehp itnh winegl cthome diniogc teos eth ions teh we hdoir ewcetrioen v oufl nbeerinabgl me,ore based congregations, including African, behaviours. The time is now to attend to this build relationships across divides of political included in their own Church. The message Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, sweanss ae opfl etahseu praes ttoo reanlg caagree wanitdh shuimpp aonrtd h hea ovfe- a tohf eh disi ofacietshe a. nHde hsihso cwoendc ecronm fopra sesvieorny, partisichu i-n mwealrcgoimnainligze tdo, tvhooisce lweshso a wnder ien vthueln merianbolrei,ty. Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, redress, with intention, clarity and compas- parties and fundamentally different theolo- of Jesus is liberating for all people, beyond Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of fseernesde colfe rthgey paansdt othraeli rc afarme ailnieds .s Iu hpapdo rnt oh ied oefa- tlhaerl yd ifoocre tshee. Hmea rsghionwaelidz ecdo manpda smsinonor, iptaierst iicnu- Hmea rmgaindael iaz evde,r vyo siicgenleifsisc aanntd d iinff ethren mcein ionr tihtye. Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of sion. Where can we practise inclusion in our gies, recognizing our common humanity? the “citizens” of any particular culture or Toronto has the largest population of tfehraetd s icxl eyregayr sa nladt ethr eI iwr ofaumldi lbiees w. Io hrakdin ngo c ildoesealy tlahrel yC hfourr tchhe a mnda rigni nthaeli zweidd earn cdo mmimnournititiey.s in lHifee mofa tdhee aD vioecreys sei gonf iTfiocraonntt doi. fIfte rise ncoet sinu rtphreis- Taobroornigtoin ahla pse tohpel elasr gine tsht ep ocopunlattriyo.n of personal and corporate lives? How do we What dynamics are shifting in the bal- society – out to the fringes, beyond the wthiatht shixim y eaasr hsi lsa etexre cI uwtoivuel da sbsei swtaonrtk ainngd closely theA Crchhubricshh oapn dF iinl athye w waisd veerr cyo dmismcuipnlitnye. d in ilnifge, otfh tehre fDorioec, etos eh oefa Tr oarnodn rteoa. Idt tihs en voet rsyu rcpormis-- aboriginal peoples in the country. open the lines of communication, encourage ance of power, influence, authority? While margins, and all the way up to the top of the Awritchh dheimac aosn hoifs Y eoxrekc.u tive assistant and hisA wrcohrbki. sHheo pw Foirnkleady lwonags vheoruyr sd iasncdip plianiedd a itn- pinligm, tehnetraerfyo re,f lteoc htieoanrs a tnhda tr meaadn tyh hea vveer ysh caormed- The Archbishop of Toronto: andArc allowhdeac theon oHolyf Yor Spirit-questionsk. that are thishis mightwork. Hcausee wo rinitialked lo nconsternation,g hours and pa howid at - hierarchy.plimentar y reflections that many have shared Thee MAorscth Rbeisv.h Coopli no fJ oThonrsoonnto: I got to know Terry, as he was affectionate- tention to detail, thoroughly reading docu- about their experiences of him. He exercised a The Most Rev. Colin Johnson ly Ic aglolet tdo, wknhoewn IT beerrcya,m aes ha em weamsb aefrfe ocft itohnea Pteo-s- mteenntitosn, lteot tdeertsa oilr, athnoyr mouagtherlyia rl enaedeidnegd d foocru- saebrovuatn tth meiirn eisxtpreyr tiehnroceusg hofo uhtim h.i sH oer edxaeinrceids elidfe a, ly calle d, when I became a member of the Pos- ments, letters or any material needed for servant ministry throughout his ordained life, York-Credit Valley: 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- TYhoer kR-t.C Rrevd. iJte Vnanyll eAyn:dison gtualvaen wcyi sCeo cmoumnistteele a anndd o aff erreegdio gnoaol dd einasni.g Hhte in- dmeeeeptliyn gfosr. Itth we awsi daelsro C ehvuidrechn ta tnhda ta hppe rceacrieadted amndp fleo.r It whaats w peri gvivleeg tehda annkds thoo Gnooudr feodr thoi sh eaxv-e The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison tgoa vceh awlliesne gcionugn msealThet atenrds ofaf fDioceseceirnegd t ghoeo Cdh iunrs ciisghh. Ht oniins- tdheee pimlyp foorrt athnec ew oidf erc uCmhuerncicha al nrde laaptiporneschiaiptesd. ahmadp lteh. eI owpapso prrtuivniilteyg etod kanodw h ohnimou arse dm tyo bhisahv-e Trent-Durham: to challenging matters facing the Church. His the importance of ecumenical r elationships. had the opportunity to know him as my bish- Trhe nRtt-. DReuvr.h Raismcy:lla Shaw 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 ewnacse a. Hcael omffienrge vdo sitcreo anngd e ap inscoonp-aanl xleioaudse rpsrheisp- waOsn hei so wf tihllein qgunaelsitsi etso Im aadkme itriemde a fbooru pte Toeprlrey. bople, smseedn tor h aanvde fhraiedn hdi.m T haes aC hfauirthchfu hl absis bheoepn. ence. He ofFacebook,fered strong episcopal lea dTwitterership was his willingness to make time for people. blessed to have had him as a faithful bishop. York-Scarborough: 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- TYhoer kR-t.S Rceavr. bKoervoinu Rgohb:ertson wina tsh ae mdiodcesl eo,f bdoetehp p fasitho raanlldy parnady emrfourlally. He Hweh om naedeed heidm tsoe mlf eaevta wilaitbhl eh timo c. lIe wrgays aonftde nlaity eHme pwlailrl yb ele madisesreshd iapn, hdu lemaivlietsy ,a c loemgapcays soifo enx a-nd The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson twhaosu ag hmtfoudlenle osfs ,d andaenedp wfaaitsh g aeYouTube.nndu ipnrealye crofunlcerned washkoe dn etoed joedin t ho ime ient mweiteht ihnigms .w I iwtha so tohfteerns, pemropfolaurnyd l efaaidther. sWheip a, rheu gmrialtiteyf,u clo tmo hpaiss fsaiomni laynd York-Simcoe: York-Simcoe: athbougt hthtfeu wlneelsl-sb, aenindg w oaf st hgee nclueirngeyly a ncodn lcaeitryned anskde idt wtoa jso einv ihdiemn ti nth mate ehtei naglws awyist hli sottehneerds, in- fporro hfoauvnindg f asihthar. eWde h aimre wgritaht etfhuel Ctoh huirsc hfa amnidly The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty aubnoduetr t hies wepeilsl-cboepianTolg l eoaf dconnect,theres chliepr.gy and lavisitity atenndt liyt. wTaesr reyv iwdaesn ta tphaastt hore, amlwenatyosr l, ifsrtieennedd a ind- afosrs uhraev itnhge msh oafr eodu rh pimra wyeirthfu tlh seu Cpphourrtc. hW aen gdive under his episcopal leadership. tently. Terry was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. Archbishop Terence Finlay back to his Cre- The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. Archbishop Terence Finlay back to his Cre- 135 Adelaide St. E., thwww.toronto.anglican.cae Archbishop’s office inviting me to meet Another quality I admired in him was his ator God with the same graciousness we ex- T13o5ro Andtoe,la Oidnet .S, Mt. 5EC., 1L8 wthieth A hricmhb. Iis thhoopu’gs hotf fIi cwea isn vgiotiingg tmo eb eto i nmveiteetd huAmniloityh.e Hr eq ueanlgitayg eI da dwmitihre pde ionp hlei min walals s thai-s apteorri eGnocedd w oift hh itmhe. Msaamy eh ge rraecsito iuns npeassc ew aen edx- 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. W1-8e0b0 s-i6te6:8 h-t8tp93:/2//w4w16w-3.to6r3o-6n0to2.1anglican.ca to sit on another committee of the diocese. He tions of life. He was as comfortable talking rise with Christ in glory. Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca November 2018 NEWS TheAnglican 5 Churches worship online Live broadcast links deanery’s parishes, viewers from around the world
BY MARTHA HOLMEN Lewis enlisted the help of the Rev. the islands who were able to see Tay Moss, incumbent of Church of it,” says Ms. Lewis. ON Aug. 19, parishes in the To- the Messiah, Toronto. Mr. Moss is a As for the other deanery church- ronto East Deanery worshipped live stream enthusiast, broadcast- es, their members were enthusi- together in a new way – through ing his parish’s Sunday worship astic about the experience. “They a live stream. service each week and frequently really enjoyed it. A lot of them felt The project was prompted by sharing his expertise with other it was really neat to be a part of the Rev. Jeanette Lewis, incum- churches. a bigger whole,” says Ms. Lewis. bent of St. Barnabas, Chester. In “Live streamed video is quickly Given this success, Ms. Lewis the spring, Ms. Lewis had invited emerging as one of the most pow- is eager to keep using technology a member of the congregation, erful and cost-effective ways to to bring people together. “I want an archaeologist who had just engage people with a relevant it to be more interactive in a lot returned from Egypt, to preach. message of hope in a cynical age,” of ways, getting others involved “He mentioned that he was he says. “By its nature, live stream- who would take their devices out nervous about doing it, because ing is about connecting people in to shut-ins and take communion,” he usually had slides for people a way that exudes authenticity, she says. to look at instead of looking at immediacy and a back-and-forth She says she would love to get him,” says Ms. Lewis. “I thought, relationship between the content youth involved, and she’s started there’s got to be a way we could put creators and the audience.” talking with Jillian Ruch, the something on the web that people With cameras set up at St. Barn- area youth coordinator, about BLESSED could look at while he’s talking.” abas, the other parishes followed how that could work. She’d also The Rev. Dana Dickson, incumbent of When she later mentioned her the service on large screens, tab- like to explore the idea of hosting Trinity, Bradford, blesses a bearded thought to the parish’s leadership lets and phones in their own wor- a multi-parish Bible study with a dragon and dogs at the church’s team, an idea was sparked. “The ship spaces. After the exchange live-streamed component. “We Blessing of Animals service on Sept. treasurer here said we used to of the Peace, the other churches could do something different, mak- 23. Many churches held services in do a lot of things as a deanery,” turned off the screens and cel- ing it interactive and dealing with late September and early October to she says. “We thought maybe we ebrated the Eucharist separately, issues that everyone is focusing celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, the could do something together as a while St. Barnabas continued the on at the moment in the Church,” patron saint of animals and ecology. deanery on the internet.” live stream for those watching she says. PHOTO COURTESY OF TRINITY, BRADFORD With a visit from Bishop Kevin online. Whatever direction the next live Robertson scheduled for August, Eight of the Toronto East par- stream takes, Ms. Lewis emphasiz- Ms. Lewis began to dream of a ishes participated, a response far es that trying out new technology we create many engaging experi- way to use technology to bring greater than Ms. Lewis had hoped is essential for the Church. “It’s a ences such as worship, concerts the deanery’s 12 parishes together. for. “It was wonderful, it was so wonderful opportunity to spread and classes -- why not make those “I was hoping to bring some tech- affirming,” she says. the Word,” she says. “You can see experiences more available? I am nology, some of the 21st-century Among the 117 people who tuned it on the streets. People aren’t look- all about kicking over bushel bas- stuff, into the worship that would in were family and friends of pa- ing at each other; they’re looking kets to let the light shine,” he says. excite different people,” she says. rishioners from around the world. at their phones and listening to “I believe the future of the Church “Also, those at great distances or “Our deacon’s family in Singapore what’s playing in their ears. We depends on finding new ways to worst that can happen? Nobody who can’t physically get into the got to watch it, seeing her doing need to reach out to them in those share Christ with the world.” watches. Well, so what? You’ve building – they could experience her ministry for the first time. I had ways. Otherwise, we’re not going Ms. Lewis’s advice to other done it,” she says. “It’s so impor- a service in real time.” family in England that watched it. to be heard.” churches considering live stream- tant to keep up to date and try To put her plan in motion, Ms. Lots of parishioners had family in Mr. Moss agrees. “In the Church, ing is simple. “Go for it! What’s the new avenues. It’s exciting stuff!” Donations go twice as far for those in need BY STUART MANN FaithWorks is the diocese’s an- than $25 million. is hungry, we’re serving Christ; their lives, we’re serving Christ. nual outreach appeal, providing Ms. Souter says giving to Faith- when we’re giving somebody a safe It’s the heart of who we are as his FAITHWORKS has launched a special funds for 15 ministry partners, Works is a way that Anglicans place to live, we’re serving Christ; followers. It’s not just enough to appeal that will see every new or most of them located in the Greater can put their faith into action. when we’re helping a prisoner have faith in Christ, we need to live increased donation to the campaign Toronto Area. These Anglican- “When we’re serving someone who leave incarceration and rebuild out that faith in an active way.” matched dollar for dollar, up to affiliated ministries serve about
$75,000. That means a possible 32,000 people a year, including the $150,000 in additional funding to homeless, ex-prisoners, refugees, Tidings of Comfort and Joy help the most vulnerable and mar- women and children who are at ginalized people in the diocese. risk of domestic violence, Indig- Advent & ChristmAs “We really ask parishioners enous people and those living with at The Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle to pray about how they can con- HIV/AIDS. Advent Lessons and Carols – Sunday December 2, 4 pm tinue to make a difference with The special appeal is made pos- Begin the Season of Advent with a service of readings and carols. FaithWorks,” says Paige Souter, sible by a pledge of $75,000 from Choral music of Holman, Palestrina, Cashmore & Manz A gathering with fruit cake and sherry will follow the diocese’s manager of annual an anonymous donor who has giving. “Any little extra that they supported FaithWorks for many Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol– Sunday December 9, 4 pm A dramatic reading with audience carols led by the could possibly do makes a tremen- years, says Ms. Souter. “It’s so SPSS choir. Tickets $15/10 SS available at the door
dous amount of difference in the wonderful that he’s willing to do Children's Musical: The Not-So-Silent Night – Sunday December 16, 3 pm lives of others.” this,” she says. A humorous and touching play presented by the children of the parish and community.
She says even a few dollars goes She hopes the special appeal will Nine Lessons and Carols – Sunday December 23, 4 pm a long way. “We can take five or help parishioners refocus their A beloved traditional selection of carols and readings by candlelight. Choral music of Willan, Holman, Praetorius and Rutter ten dollars for granted in our own attention on FaithWorks, which A social gathering featuring mince tarts and mulled wine will follow. lives, but for others it can literally saw a decrease in donations last Christmas Eve – Monday December 24, 10 pm mean a hot meal or a coat in the year as people responded to the A candlelit traditional Eucharist service featuring Christmas carols & choral music. winter or a safe place for a mother Syrian refugee crisis. “It’s critical Christmas Day – Tuesday December 25, 10:30 am and her children.” for us to get back to the levels A joyful and reverent celebration of the Nativity. Those wishing to make a dona- we were at so we can continue to Every Sunday tion can do so through their par- support vulnerable people across 8:30 Quiet Communion Service · 10:30 Choral Communion or Matins Service ish’s FaithWorks campaign or by the diocese,” she says. All are welcome! donating directly to FaithWorks at FaithWorks raised $1.3 million www.faithworks.ca. (Online dona- in 2017 from parish, corporate tions will not be included as part and individual donations. Since it of the donor’s parish campaign.) began in 1996, it has raised more 6 TheAnglican INTERVIEW November 2018 I say my Church is the Big Tent
The Rev. Canon Gary van der Meer is the left that world when I moved into the stu- diocese’s interfaith officer. He has also dent residence at university. There were served as incumbent of St. Anne, Toronto lots of Jewish students, a Hindu guy down since 2011. the hall, Catholics, evangelical Christians, and avowed atheists. We got to know each As the interfaith officer, I hope to bring other in the dining hall and the newspaper a robust Anglican presence to the con- room. Religion would come up fairly often versations and developing friendships in conversation. It changed my life. The between faith groups in the Toronto judgment I used to hear began to bother area. When you consider how multi- me. There are so many churches, and so cultural Toronto is, there is a lot going many religions – how can anyone say they on. It’s my first year in this role and I’m are the only one who is right? trying to find out what’s happening, then figuring out where to join in. These questions changed my university degree. I was not attending church. I When Archbishop Johnson appointed thought it was because I wanted to keep me, we talked about responsibilities. an open mind. Then I heard Professor He advised me that there is more than Richardson talk about Anglicanism. In a we can possibly do – more events, more tutorial session, he talked about what he dialogues, more learning opportunities. I called “comprehensiveness” – how the am going to prioritize! I will represent the The Rev. Canon Gary van der Meer holds a sign with Rabbi Elyse Goldstein of City Shul synagogue Anglican tradition pragmatically made Bishop of Toronto at some events, make during the ring of peace outside a Toronto mosque in 2017. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON room for people of differing theologies, sure he is invited to occasions where an piety and liturgy to be at home in one episcopal presence is appropriate, and cance such as the upcoming Parliament I became interested in the role of inter- tradition. At the time, I thought, “Finally ask the bishop to offer written reflections of the World’s Religions. In the context faith officer as a result of friendships something that makes sense. If I ever on significant occasions as they come of interfaith discussions, our Anglican growing between St. Anne’s church and decide to go back to church, I will look for up. And as always, “ministry is not to be presence includes working collaboratively our local mosque and synagogue. Our an Anglican church.” His comment has a make-work project.” I will be working with the other Christian traditions, so I friendship with City Shul synagogue has stayed with me all these years. Now I say closely with Scott Sharman, the interfaith also work closely with the Rev. Canon included evenings of shared learning and my Church is the Big Tent. I loved how officer for the Anglican Church of Canada, Philip Hobson, the diocese’s ecumenical preaching exchanges. City Shul’s mem- our Primate, Fred Hiltz, phrased it: our especially on events of national signifi- officer. bers now regularly volunteer at St. Anne’s Church is called to “Holy Spaciousness.” monthly community din- ner. Our friendship with When I did go back to church, it was at our local mosque, the St. Thomas, Huron Street. At first it was Celebrating our 27th Annual Christmas Concert Islamic Information and the welcome at the coffee hour. In so many Dawah Centre, has also ways, that welcome continues to matter included shared learning to me. I stayed for the refugee commit- events and preaching tee. And then I discovered how much the Home for the Holidays exchanges. 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