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Bishop Andrew Asbil Consecrated Diocese Challenged to Pull on Oars PAGE 5 PAGE 8 PAGE 12 Deanery service Youth travel Youth recharge at live-streamed to Yukon Muskoka retreat 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 BOOK ON HAROLD PERCY’S MINISTRY LAUNCHED – SEE PAGE 10 2 TheAnglican CONSECRATION November 2018 New bishop elated 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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