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THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF OTTAWA Section of the Anglican Journal September 2020

Crosstalk photo: Leslie Worden Diocese plans to begin cautious reopening in September

BY LEIGH ANNE WILLIAMS an epidemiologist serving as an advi- he said. “The science continues to sor to the Diocese during the pan- evolve, but it seems at this stage, the n Sept. 1, the diocese of demic, reminded listeners that “as we prudent measure is to take extreme Ottawa plans to take a cau- open our doors again, each of us as caution when we think about singing tious step toward reopening, leaders in our parishes will be on the in church, especially choir singing or movingO from a “red ” response to the front lines of public health. The deci- congregational singing.” COVID-19 pandemic to “amber,” as sions we make will have an ability to Garner added one more sobering long as infection numbers in the Ot- mitigate health, protect health, lead a fact into the mix. “Historically, pan- tawa area allow the Diocese to follow group of people through this crisis.” demics have had at least two waves,” the guide it released on July 7. Garner noted that “We are in the he said. “There is no evidence to In the red stage, all church build- midst of the pandemic. Things are suggest right now that the COVID ings are closed, all worship must be getting better, but they can turn for pandemic will be any different. As a online, and all meetings held online the worse very quickly.” result, any plans for reopening must or on the phone. In the amber stage, He recommended a Japanese pub- consider the possibility of a second some of those restrictions are loos- lic awareness model included in the wave and how we might manage a ened, allowing small numbers of Diocese’s plan that reminds people to new round of isolation.” people to gather for worship. avoid “the three Cs” — closed spaces, The full plan, which followed one In a July 15 online briefing for crowded places, close contact —and from the Diocese of New Westmin- clergy and wardens, Bishop Shane especially to avoid places where those ster closely, is available on the Dioc- Parker thanked those in attendance three conditions overlap. “Some of esan website, but here are a few of for continuing to be the church, for you are surely having a light bulb the key points: continuing to serve the communities go on or at least the sinking feeling • Services are limited to no more in the diocese, and for the worship of the question: Are churches at the than 50 people or 1⁄3 the capacity they faithfully and creatively contin- intersection of the three Cs? I think it of the church, whichever is less, ued in new ways during the pan- Could that be a new, well packed is clear that they are,” he said. to ensure there is enough space demic. bundle of clothing for the North And new research from outbreaks for two metres of separation on ”We know that our love of God in Marni’s hands? Yes! ACW of the COVID virus also seems to all sides between households or is intended to be expressed by our Coordinators have found a way show that singing might be an ex- individuals. love of others, and the caution that tremely risky activity, he said. “There to keep things going through the • Communion must be in one kind we have exercised is all about loving are reports where one infectious summer even though projects only: wafers. The celebrant must others. It is about keeping everyone person goes to church with 100 other were halted and church buildings be the only communion adminis- safe,” he added. people and more than 50 end up closed due to the pandemic. trant. The Rev. Michael Garner, who is infected, and in this case, three die,”  page 2 See the ACW report, page 10

YouTube, sending their prayers and offered his blessing and a prayer for New Bishop well-wishes in comments during and Bishop Parker’s apostolic ministry. after the service. Offering the homily, Germond of Ottawa Archbishop Anne Germond, Met- said that it seemed fitting that the ropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Prov- Gospel for the day was John’s ver- consecrated ince of Ontario, delivered the homily sion of Pentecost, describing the for the Pentecost service with Bishop disciples gathered together fearfully By Leigh Anne Williams Michael Oulton of the Diocese of behind locked doors when the risen Ontario and Bishop John Baycroft, Christ appears among them, saying, n the evening of May 31, Shane the 7th Bishop of Ottawa, assisting “”Peace be with you. Receive the OParker, who served as Dean of her in presiding over the Eucharist Holy Spirit.’ And he breathes on Christ Church Cathedral since 1999, and Consecration. them.” was consecrated as the 10th Bishop of Germond opened the service by What a powerful image that Ottawa. Due to the COVID-19 health reading a letter from retiring Bishop is, she said, “at a time when the restrictions, the service at the Cathe- John Chapman, who wrote: “Shane, pandemic has resulted in thousands dral was limited to the few people you have been my brother in Christ of deaths because people were un- participating in the service observing and partner in ministry for many able able to breathe, and thousands physical distancing rules, but clergy years….I wish that the days of this more are on respirators to help and lay people from across the diocese virus, COVID-19, were past, and we them breathe. And all of us are and Canada were able to view the could all be present with you for this hiding our breathe from others to wonderful and sacred day,” but he protect them.” service via a webcast on Facebook and  page 4 Page 2 • CROSSTALK • September 2020 FROM OUR BISHOP

Photo contributed May nature provide you with rich signs of Christ’s irrepressible grace

was three when my family moved from Edmonton to Fort Nelson, a town in Treaty 8 territory inI the northeast corner of British Columbia, at Mile 300 of the historic Alaska Highway, surrounded by bo- real forest near the confluence of the Muskwa, Prophet and Fort Nelson rivers. Our home was a standard-issue military house, in an area carved out of the bush to accommodate person- nel who were stationed there as part of the defense of the North during Contemplating nature by the Muskwa River in 1961. the Cold War. You did not have to go far to be in the bush: across the street that nature follows it own course. the air, and filling waterways. It was and over the fire break lay the vast Jesus encouraged his followers to a sign of unfettered creation, break- expanse of the forest and its inhabit- consider nature—the birds of the air ing through to remind us that, like ants. and the flowers of the field—to- un the flow of nature, the flow of God’s Early one morning, my brother derstand that, just as God is at work creative love continues around us, went out on his bike and encoun- in the intricacies and interdependen- even as we are anxious and preoc- tered a mature lynx padding along cies of creation, sustaining species cupied with a coronavirus pandemic the gravel road. The hunters in the of plants and animals, God is also at that feels all-encompassing. community simply walked out their work in human lives. And so he asks The summer storm was like Jesus back doors to pursue game in season. us, “Why would you think that you, saying, “Remember that God is at Big birds like the great horned owl, alone, control your destinies? That work in creation and in human lives! bald eagles and golden eagles graced you must look to yourselves alone to Do not be anxious about today or the skies, and the rivers and creeks find hope and security?” tomorrow! Don’t forget that your first had plenty of fish. Black bears were Jesus teaches his followers that God duty is to love God, not to fret! Know commonplace. will provide what we need to find that if God’s gifts to human beings— My very earliest memories formed The Rt. Rev. peace of mind in this life, and that gifts of memory, reason and skill— in that rich environment. To this day, Shane Parker, our first and foremost job is to live in are used wisely and compassionately, certain scents in the forest, the lay of the love of God and to use the gifts effective treatment and a vaccine for land, the look of the sky, or the way Bishop of Ottawa God has given us to share that love COVID-19 will soon emerge!” light falls on leaves or snow will bring with others—through words, actions, As this autumn season unfolds, I me back there. As good as it is to be in wild places, technologies, strategies, medicines, pray that nature will provide each of I have been lucky enough to spend nature breaks through everywhere. and all forms of justice. you with rich signs of Christ’s irre- time in many natural places in When you look to the sky from any As I write this, a late-summer storm pressible grace, God’s abundant love, Canada and abroad over the years, in location, or alongside a river, or at has made its way across much of and the steady fellowship of the Holy forests, mountains, prairies, deserts, creatures in the trees on a city street, our diocese, replete with severe wind Spirit, giving you solace and insight rivers, lakes, and oceans. When my you will always see signs of unfettered and rainfall warnings. A cleansing, as we journey toward the day when soul needs to be restored, I head into creation. Sometimes the weather will quenching rain has fallen on every- we receive news that the pandemic nature. take an interesting turn to remind us thing, renewing colours, refreshing has ended—as it surely will.

Reopening plans Synod 2020 split to October and January dates continued from page 1 ue to the COVID-19 limits on public The Synod circular and • Weddings, funerals and baptisms can resume in Dgatherings, the 2020 annual diocesan financial statements will be church buildings under all the same restrictions as Synod, which had been scheduled for October, made available online only.  worship services. will be divided into two events. In a welcome letter to Synod members, the • Everyone entering must provide their names and con- On Oct. 24, members of Synod will gather Rev. Canon Doug Richards and Kim Chadsey, tact information (phone number and email or mailing online for a “necessary business only” Synod. clerical and lay secretaries of Synod respec- address). All of the face-to-face Great Chapter meetings, tively, wrote, “We remain hopeful that we can • Mark or block off seats to ensure physical distanc- which are normally held in the lead-up to the gather again in-person as a Synod on Janu- ing between individuals who are not members of the Synod are cancelled. ary 22-23, 2021. That meeting of Synod will same household. The Synod circular, which includes all reports, focus on our four strategic priorities, providing For more information: the draft Synod agenda, practical information us with an opportunity to be informed and In this together: The Diocese of Ottawa’s COVID-19 plan and on how Synod functions, notices of motion engaged in developing them as a diocesan video of the COVID briefing for clergy and wardens is and material on issues to be addressed at the church. There will also be time for fellowship, online at ottawa.anglican.ca. meeting, will be published in October as usual. learning, and constructive conversation.” September 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 3 CLERGY AND STAFF NEWS

Clergy Appointments Alta Vista, effective Sept. 1, 2020. He a new, full-time clergy team with a Lay Appointments was also appointed COVID-19 Pub- scope of ministry that will include Photo: Archdeacon Chris Dunn The Rev. Canon Catherine Ascah lic Health Advisory effective June 4, the area once served by the Church was appointed to the Cathedral Can- 2020. of the Resurrection, whose vestry onry of St. Hilda of Whitby, effective recently made the difficult and coura- immediately. The Rev. Canon Linda Hill has geous decision to disestablish. been appointed Executive Archdea- Bishop Michael Bird was ap- con effective July 6, 2020. The Rev. Chung Yan (JoAnne) pointed Honourary Assistant Bishop, Lam has been appointed Incumbent effective June 7, 2020. The Ven. Canon Dr. Peter John of the Parish of Bearbrook-Navan Photo contributed Hobbs was appointed Director of -Blackburn, effective Aug. 1. Community Ministries and Canon for Social Justice, holding the Cathe- The Rev. Colin McPharland was dral Canonry of Saint Luke, effective appointed Associate Incumbent for June 3, 2020. the Area Parish of the St. Lawrence, effective July. 1. Albert Dumont (Oshki Nodin), The Rev. Tim Kehoe was ap- a member of the Algonquin Nation pointed Incumbent of the Parish of The Rev. Patrick Stephens was at Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, was St. Thomas the Apostle, Alta Vista, appointed Incumbent of the Parish appointed as Indigenous Advisor to effective September 1, 2020. of Saint Barnabas, Deep River effec- the Bishop, effective June 21, 2020, The Rev. Tim Kehoe and the tive Sept. 1, 2020 National Indigenous Peoples Day. Rev. Michael Garner will form Jane Scanlon was appointed Direc- The Rev. Canon Beth Bretzlaff tor of Stewardship Development, has been appointed as Dean of the effective June 1, 2020. Diocese of Ottawa and Rector (In- Baby News Photo: Archdeacon Chris Dunn cumbent) of Christ Church Cathe- dral, effective Sept. 1, 2020. Lily Elizabeth Hoyer Brown was born July Archdeacon Peter Crosby has 15, 2020 in Pembroke, been appointed Incumbent for the Ont. to the Rev. Gillian Area Parish of the St. Lawrence and Hoyer and the Rev. Archdeacon of Stormont, effective Matthew Brown, As- Sept. 1. sociate Incumbents of the Parish of the Valley. Dr. William Gardner was appoint- Lily is seen here showing ed COVID-19 Research Advisor her Valley Pride. effective June 4, 2020.

Photo contributed The Rev. Michael Garner was Henry Schultz was appointed appointed Associate Incumbent of Diocesan Chancellor effective June 1, the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, 2020.

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Photo: Archdeacon Chris Dunn EDITOR’S NOTE

Crosstalk A publication of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa www.ottawa.anglican.ca The Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, Leigh Anne Williams Bishop of Ottawa Publisher eptember already! No matter how many years pass since I was Leigh Anne Williams May 31, 2020 — Bishop Shane Parker and Christ Church Cathedral S Editor clergy gather around the Homeless Jesus statue with Archbishop Anne a student, the back-to-school season Germond and Bishop Michael Oulton following the service. always seems more like the begin- Jane Waterston ning of a new year than Jan. 1 to me. Production And this September especially feels Archbishop Anne Germond advised Bishop Parker: like a time of new beginnings. We Crosstalk is published 10 times a year (September to June) and Germond presided “Walk humbly with your people, and are being led by our new bishop. The love them, love them, love them, so Diocese is making its first tentative mailed as a section of the Anglican continued from page 1 that more and more, God will be vis- steps to reopen. And Crosstalk is tak- Journal. It is printed and mailed by ible in you and through you.” ing some new steps too. Webnews Printing Inc., North York. It was also the week, she said, when In a statement issued before the We have a new style with a fresh Crosstalk is a member of the George Floyd’s cry, “’I can’t breathe,’ service, Parker said, “Becoming a banner on our front page. We are Canadian Church Press and the has caused unimaginable hurt or bishop during a pandemic that has also making changes to the substance Anglican Editors Association. caused disruption, fear and loss pain, or as Presiding Bishop Michael of the content. In an early conversa- Subscriptions Curry of the Episcopal Church said makes me realize how important tion about the newspaper with our in his Pentecost sermon this morn- it is to build on the collaboration, newly elected publisher Bishop Shane For new or changed subscriptions, ing ‘unearthed the deep pain already compassion and creativity our com- Parker, he suggested Crosstalk needed please contact your parish there.’” …In this Pentecost moment, munity has shown over the past three a greater diversity of voices. Clearly, administrator or visit: Germond said, “Jesus does more than months.” He added, “A new bishop is we do. As a start, we are opening up www.anglicanjournal.com just announce that the Spirit is given, a sign of renewal and we all need to our reflection space, which has been Suggested annual donation: $25 he actually gives it by breathing on be lifted up as we face the future.” admirably filled by long-time contrib- Advertising the disciples.” Following his Consecration, utor Canon Stewart Murray, so that As a new bishop in the church, the Bishop Parker went outside to he will be joined by a roster of clergy Crosstalk welcomes advertising archbishop said that Parker would be the forecourt of the Cathedral from across the diocese. We are aim- from parishes, agencies and vested with many beautiful outward overlooking the city, Ottawa River ing to include more lay perspectives enterprises wanting to support our signs of his new ministry as the 10th and Gatineau Hills to pray for and as well. mission and reach our readers. bishop of Ottawa — a ring, pectoral bless the city. In the tumult and protests that fol- Publication does not imply cross, mitre, Bible and pastoral staff. lowed the death of George Floyd, endorsement by the Diocese of “All of these things are symbols of however, it also seemed like an Ottawa or any of its principals, your authority to lead your people, A Blessing for the in-depth and ongoing conversation and Crosstalk reserves the right to decline advertisements. but let me tell you, Shane, that some City of Ottawa about racism was also needed. In days that mitre will weigh 500 lbs, not Canada, the work of the Truth and Advertising enquiries should be 500 grams,” she said. The blessing of God who creates life, Reconciliation Commission and the directed to: Then she referred to some advice be upon this city as we celebrate life. National Inquiry into Missing and [email protected] that Bishop Frank Griswold, had Murdered Indigenous Women and The blessing of God who restores life, Submit a story or letter offered to bishops of the Episcopal be upon this city as we rebuild our lives. Girls has brought some attention to Church. “The more vestments you systemic racism as experienced by Editorial enquiries and letters to the put on, the more you must take off The blessing of God who sanctifies life, Indigenous Peoples, but the wounds editor should be directed to: from within.” She added that Presid- be upon this city as we bring life, caused by racism are deep, are car- [email protected] ing Bishop Curry had explained the hope, healing and justice to others. ried by people of many colours, and idea further, advising bishops not to Et que la paix de Dieu, need to be seen and cared for to be- Leigh Anne Williams fall for the false notion that they are qui surpasse toute intelligence, gin to heal. Crosstalk will make space Crosstalk princes or princesses of the hierar- descende sur la ville d’Ottawa for the stories of people who have 71 Bronson Ave. chical, established church. If you” et demeure toujours avec nous. experienced racism in the hopes that Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6G6 fall for that nonsense,” he said, “you Amen understanding one another’s experi- 613 232-7124 ain’t got the power. What you’ve got ences better will help us all to work is God working in and through you. toward seeing one human race. —Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, Next deadline: August 31, 2020 The only way you can do it, is the May 31, 2020 We look forward to your feedback way of genuine humility, knowing and suggestions. Wishing you all a for the October 2020 edition that your job is to serve.” safe and healthy fall!

Kudos to Crosstalk Crosstalk Bishop launches podcast In June, Crosstalk won two awards acknowledges from the Canadian Christian Com- that we publish oon after his consecration, Bishop ing people with one another. municators Association (CCCA). on the unceded SShane Parker launched a podcast The first season consisted of eight Leigh Anne Williams took first place traditional territory called ADOn the Move. Welcoming 15-to-20-minute episodes posted on in the News Story category (newspa- of the Algonquin listeners with a gentle theme song the diocesan website every Saturday per) for her June 2019 article “Rising Anishnaabe Nation. on harp, Parker explains the aim of from June 13 to Aug. 1. The bishop to the challenge of floods.” In the the podcast: “It is my pleasure as took a break during August but plans Feature, Layout and Design category May we dwell on this the Bishop of Ottawa to travel from to launch a new season of episodes in designer Jane Waterston took sec- land with peace and place to place across our diocese, the fall. ond place for “All Things Bright and respect. connecting with people and connect- Beautiful.” September 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 5

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PARISH NEWS Photo contributed Shawl ministry spreads warmth and love to those in need By Wayne Kauk our life and brought light and com- fort. He kept it always across his bed flourishing Shawl Ministry until his death. I find myself reach- has existed At St Thomas ing for it and wrapping myself in the Alta Vista since 2008. Par- solace of your prayers.” Aish knitters made more than 100 “I just recently received one of shawls in 2019. Created in love and your most loving shawls. Knowing prayer, then blessed at a Sunday others care so much does indeed help service by the Venerable Peter Crosby one stay positive, strong and hope- (see photo), the shawls are given ful. It keeps one warm in many ways by parishioners to those in need of especially spiritually.” comfort and peace in their lives for “Every time I go for my chemo- any reason. Each year, we also give therapy treatment, I wrap the shawl a substantial number to three Com- around me and feel that I am not munity Ministries: Cornerstone, The alone anymore.” Well and Centre 454. Some people who have received If you are interested in starting the shawls have written touching this ministry in your parish, contact testimonies which show the power of Renee Larocque at larocquerg@ God in this ministry: sympatico.ca Parish knitters were busy in 2019, making more than 100. (Above) “ Your kindness and your love Archdeacon Peter Crosby blesses at least a dozen at a Sunday service. touched us at the darkest moment of

photos: Contributed Holy Trinity, Bearbrook reclaimed after vandals damage Sunday School murals in hall downstairs

By Leigh Anne Williams the Diocese. When the damage was discovered, she emailed Bishop n mid-June, vandals broke into Shane Parker. Sanjay Grover, IHoly Trinity, Bearbrook, damag- director of the diocesan financial ing murals of Biblical scenes that ministry, was quick to help with had been painted in Sunday School insurance and practical details, and rooms in the basement, emptying the bishop came the same day to fire extinguishers and damaging a meet with Lam and the wardens. few other walls and fixtures. Damage Bishop Parker, Lam said, came was estimated to be about $14,000 to to help them “reclaim the space,” $15,000. Fortunately, the sanctuary which she said was just the pastoral was locked and was not damaged. care they needed when their sacred Pastor Chung Yan (JoAnne) space had been violated. “They Lam, Incumbent for the Parish of were very happy that the bishop Bearbrook-Navan-Blackburn, told was able to come and pray with Crosstalk that she and the wardens them,” she said. were very grateful for support from A few other good things came out of this bad experience, Lam said. Parishioners were happy that members of the other two con- gregations called and offered their support and help. Meghan’s The incident sparked a discus- Beads sion about why someone would do Above left — A wall damaged by vandals in the church school area. this, and also about what the church’s Above right — A chair was thrust into a wall decorated with a mural An inspiring true story about faith, courage, place in the surrounding community celebrating the exodus. hope and love. should and could be. A journey taken by Because Trinity’s Sunday atten- a young girl and how in the community and for outreach. Reclaiming their space, Lam said, God took every step dance is usually only 14 to 16 people, with her. Lam said the congregation had been Lam said that Bishop Shane suggest- encourages the parishioners to defy focused on its survival. As they dis- ed that churches need to return to the the vandals’ attack and declare that it [email protected] cussed fixing up the basement, they place they used to hold in communi- won’t stop them from being welcom- Available through Facebook and Amazon started to consider how they could ties as a vital place offering refuge ing and open. Free bookmark with every email order make the space available to people and a sanctuary. September 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 7

Photo contributed Ottawa clergy reflect on the long road to racial equality

By Leigh Anne Williams “I can’t breathe.” George Floyd’s words and the images of his death as a police officer refused to take his knee off his neck on May 25 in Minneapolis were seared into the world’s consciousness this summer — all the more tragic because it was far from an isolated incident. But it ignited protests around the world calling for change and racial equality, and support for movements such as Black Lives Matter and Indigenous Lives Matter gathered momentum. Crosstalk asked the Rev. Julian Campbell, Pastor Chung Yan (JoAnne) Lam, and Canon Hilary Murray about racism and the ways individual Anglicans and the Church can help work for justice and racial equality. They are huge topics that clearly can’t be addressed in Pastor Chung Yan (JoAnne) Lam, from the Evangelical Lutheran Church one article, but they gamely and graciously agreed to share their reflections, each in Canada, is serving in the Parish of Bearbrook-Navan-Blackburn thoughtfully drawing on his or her own experiences. These brief excerpts are only the start of what we hope will be an ongoing conversation in Crosstalk and in change perspectives? I don’t know. ting to know the person who is there. the diocese. More will follow in our upcoming issues, and we hope to include the I think the change in perspectives … I started the training using exercis- stories and voices of many others as well. As Bishop Shane Parker wrote as he has to be in close contact, meeting es to get people to look at themselves commended the Anglican Church of Canada’s Episcopal statement concerning someone, hearing their stories and within. Getting them to reflect on the racism, “Making space to hear and listen to racialized brothers and sisters speak being affected by them. And to know things we’d find we are critical about of how racism cuts into self-esteem, safety and opportunity is the transformative that next time something comes up, when looking at other people. Then next step.” that person’s face will come to the I’d ask them to list the things we don’t forefront of your mind, and you will feel comfortable sharing even with The Rev. Julian Campbell think “That will hurt that person. ourselves. That’s where you get into Incumbent at St. Mark’s, I care about that person.” And I the deeper reflections such as ’I feel Ottawa think that’s how we’ve changed our nervous around Black people.’ People perspective on approaching same-sex didn’t have to share those things out How did you react to the news marriages, people living with HIV/ loud, but it was eye-opening for many about George Floyd’s death? AIDS, or any kind of difficulties, to have to grapple with. Watching the murder of George mental health issues. Floyd caused me to have some How can the church create safer reflections about my own experi- What can Anglicans do collec- spaces? ence as a Black person. You may tively in the church? I was on the diversity committee [at ask why— a Black person coming We can ask ourselves ‘Does our a teaching] hospital, … and one of from a majority Black country? leadership reflect who is in our the things that we talked about on But even in my home country, the pews?’ And if it doesn’t, then how the team …was that you can change Bahamas, racism was rife, especial- do we expect the people in the pews behaviour in terms of setting policies ly prior to independence [in 1967]. to relate because the people in the and saying what it is that we, as an It was more overt but… it still pulpit are preaching about things organization, do and do not accept. lingers in very subtle and insidi- that they know but they don’t know You can’t call people derogatory ous ways even to this day. …Prior what it is like to be in somebody else’s terms, for example. We can change to independence, we were ruled Canon Hilary Murray and the Rev. skin. So how are we able to open the these things and attitudes through fun by colonial powers. At one point, Julian Campbell Photo contributed space that nurtures voices of racial- activities, such as sharing stories and the British ruled by what we call the ized peoples to become lay leaders history as a way to help people to get white oligarchy in the Bahamas, they the wrongs. You can’t have a future if in the Anglican system, so that they to know one another. I think once we are Bahamians but they are vastly in you aren’t ready even to deal with the can have training, because I always get to know each other as people and the minority. present. So you must be able to deal believe in quality preaching, but the put a name to a face of a person of Hearing stories from my own with the entire picture and you can- perspective needs to be different… colour, then all of sudden it becomes parents about what they endured not separate them. She was dismis- I think the church should have the more personable. A starting point is — couldn’t vote, weren’t given the sive about the whole month that was capacity and resilience for difficult to work on changing behavior first. It opportunity to work in certain places, being put on but the vast majority of conversations because our basis is to takes years to change attitudes, which being relegated to just menial jobs— the congregation welcomed it and love our neighbours as ourselves. results in changing people at a deeper so from that background, I was able enjoyed it. heart level. to identify with George [Floyd] in Canon Hilary Murray I think it’s the same thing with the terms of in the way the police officer Rev. Chung Yan (JoAnne) Lam Canon Pastor at Christ Church church. It’s one thing to speak the had his knee bent into his neck. It Incumbent at Bearbrook, Cathedral and Chaplain to Cor- words, but faith goes deeper into our felt as if my whole history was be- Navan and Blackburn parish nerstone Housing for Women hearts. If we can’t speak the faith ing visualized right there. It said to What can individual Angli- How can individuals look for from that heart level even in terms me this is how, for centuries, your cans do to help create positive unconscious racism or privilege of our attitudes toward other people ancestors and even you yourself have change? in their own lives? who are different from us, that’s experienced racism systemically or There always tends to be a task for I was asked to do diversity training where we fall down and this is where otherwise. … the racialized people to educate. It’s [for social workers] in … Florida. the work comes in. The legacy of this still affects us almost the same as for the residential One of the things I talked about is In order to do that…, we need today. That is why I held a month school survivors: [People say,] “Tell that it doesn’t matter who we are or to repent, basically admit what we for Black history [this spring at St. us what to do.” We all need to do our what colour we are or what back- aren’t doing and what our prejudices Mark’s]. There was a lady who homework. And I think the first thing ground or culture we come from, we are. In acknowledging this, and then [asked]… “Why not Black Future to do as an individual, not even as all have our prejudices, and we all in taking responsibility for it, in terms of Month, instead of Black History an Anglican, is read those books [by a sense discriminate. Someone might our attitudes and such, and then ask- Month?” …It astonished me because racialized authors talking about their say, ‘I don’t like lazy people’ or ‘I find ing for forgiveness, is what I believe a lot of the wrongs have never been experiences]. … You read first, read it difficult to be around poor people’. leads us to gaining true reconcilia- dealt with, so to me, you can’t have about privilege, be open-minded. … That’s a discrimination, putting our tion. There’s still a lot of work to do a future if you have never dealt with “Statements are great, but does that privilege on someone instead of get- with the church on many levels. Page 8 • CROSSTALK • September 2020

COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

Photos: The Well Adapting to COVID

By David Humphreys ents, people previously unknown to any of the day ministries. Centre 105 collaborates The combined ministries also with other agencies stepped up to partner with the Centre 105. a community ministry of City of Ottawa to provide food the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, has service at the McNabb Arena. been the only food agency in Corn- The city opened the arena in wall, Ont., offering a ready-to-eat hot April to provide showers and breakfast to anyone who comes to its washrooms for the homeless but pick-up window three days a week. And an average of 60 individuals without food. About 150 meals a have been taking advantage of the day have been prepared in kitch- offer every day it’s available. ens at The Well and St. Luke’s Centre 105 partners with two other Table and delivered by rented van agencies, the Salvation Army and the to the arena where social distanc- Agape Centre, both of which operate ing could be observed. as food banks, providing packages of Circumstances are constantly food to be picked up daily. changing during the pandemic. Program co-ordinator Taylor Seguin Deliveries to McNabb were has been building on existing coop- scheduled to end with the sum- eration with other agencies, including mer when the arena reverts back the St Vincent de Paul Food Bank, The Well, St. Luke’s Table and Centre 454 have collaborated on pick up and all are working together to help to its public recreational role. The and deliveries through the spring and summer. those in need. “Various charities, ministries were working with the non-profits and social agencies are City in a search for an alterna- Cornerstone Housing for rooms could do so. extremely supportive of Centre 105’s tive location. They were looking Women faces challenges At the same time, staff have pre- food program,” Seguin said. Exam- farther ahead to find a way to best pared for the possible emergence of a ples are the local Rotary Club donat- distribute food in cold weather. After five months of coping success- second wave. They are confident that ing masks and the Anglican Church Meanwhile, deliveries continued fully with the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chains and protocols will be in Women (ACW) of Trinity Church it’s clear the virus will have a lasting to about 15 clients who are unable place if needed. donating 1,000 bottles of water. impact on Cornerstone Housing for More than 1,000 reusable gowns to leave their places of residence. Women and its five Ottawa locations. Like Cornerstone, the day pro- are in stock, more than enough to Day programs reach out The capacity of Cornerstone’s meet needs. grams’ food supply has been The popular slogan of the Co- emergency shelter was cut in half – “How the community stepped up augmented by food donations from 61 to 31 -- after three women vid-19 pandemic that “we’re all to ensure food security for our resi- from Parkdale Food Centre and tested positive. The three were in this together” has a hollow ring dents is truly amazing,” Dore says. 24 participating restaurants. isolated off-site and later recovered. for many homeless and precari- Twenty-four restaurants, coordinated An anonymous corporate donor It was verification to staff that all pro- by the Parkdale Food Centre (PFC), ously housed people. of smart phones extended prepaid tocols were working well. “There was supplied meals to frontline staff cli- They are among the most ad- quite a phenomenal effort to contain service for a further six months, ents in the emergency shelter, women versely affected and their num- the situation,” says Martine Dore, ensuring that critical contact living in the other four residences and bers in Ottawa have grown as the interim executive director. can be maintained with shut-in the three Community Ministry day pandemic drags on. The com- Part of the remedy—transferring programs, St. Luke’s Table, Centre people. bined day programs of the dio- half the clients to other facilities to 454 and The Well. As government guidelines eased. allow safe distancing in rooms— cese’s Community Ministries—St Cornerstone has also thanked 14 all three ministries have been able isn’t likely to change for at least two Luke’s Table, Centre 454 and The businesses “that have shown astonish- to extend opening hours and offer years. The pandemic has shown that Well— have continued to innovate ing care supplying nourishing food in services such as showers, wash- the shelter is too small to house 61 these uncertain times.” to meet the increasing need. rooms and computer access. women. This means fewer emergency As the weeks of the pandemic They have launched street out- Throughout it all the staff have shelter beds available for an ever- went by the cost to maintain food reach to serve increased numbers increasing demand. been tireless. Rachel Robinson, security grew rapidly and resources of people sleeping outside in the In common with the world at large, executive director of all three were stretched thin. The participating summer, in some cases to avoid the management and staff face a lot ministries, has offered support restaurants and businesses came to crowded shelters. of unknowns. But they know they the rescue – combined with the con- wherever possible, including rotat- Two of their 22 staff members are planning for a “new normal” and tinuing service from the Booth Street ing individuals around jobs to that some structural and program are patrolling in each of three kitchen -- ensuring that the most provide variety and some benefits changes are likely to be permanent. areas, Somerset St West, Elgin St- vulnerable women and the staff who from occasional change. The One small example, familiar to served them are well nourished. Centretown, and Byward Market- feedback has been positive, a will- many, is the use of Zoom and other Dore offers high praise for the full- Sandy Hill, twice a week They ingness to do whatever it takes to online platforms to conduct meetings, and part-time staff. “They are real offer water, socks and snacks and, previously held in person. This has maintain the service. troopers, dedicated to the women we perhaps most important, contact proven successful in facilitating sup- Robinson points out that the pan- serve. This is a value-based organiza- to let these people know where to port and administrative services. demic has highlighted the issue of tion. It’s why everyone works here.” find help. During the summer, restrictions In 2019, the Diocese of Ottawa poverty. She dares to be optimistic In addition they have a contract were cautiously relaxed in line with provided about $57,000 to Cor- that governments will increase re- Ontario and city health guidelines. with the Downtown Rideau Busi- nerstone, as one of the community sources for affordable housing and The Booth Street supportive housing ness Improvement Area (DRBIA) ministries it supports. Most of Cor- to alleviate homelessness. location opened its communal dining for similar coverage by two staff nerstone’s funding comes from gov- room but with limited seating and ernment and private donations. This members five days a week. The fixed traffic flows. Residents wishing year, its fundraising goal is $650,000. outreach has identified new cli- to continue having meals delivered to September 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 9

YOUTH MINISTRY REFLECTIONS

Photos: The Well Photo Lauren Paré What do you mean “It’s racist”?

By the Rev. Canon Catherine Ascah

n the fourth installment of his series on Genesis, The Rt. Rev’d Todd Townshend, Bishop of Hu- ronI reflects on the story of Cain and Abel. “The drama of Cain and Abel shows us that it is tough enough to try to live in God’s world according to God’s terms—as Adam and Eve Youth cap off their internships found out—but a second dilemma is learning how to live with God’s other conversing with bishops creatures, specifically other human creatures. By Donna Rourke was asked were: As the first woman How can we live in peace with ur 2019/2020 Youth Intern- elected to be the Primate in Canada our human siblings? In some cases, ship Program year wrapped and the second worldwide, have you racism is out on full display for all to up at the end of June with faced sexism directed at you in this see. We know what that looks like: exitO interviews for all participants position? How do you deal with blatantly racist terms that shock our (interns, mentors and supervisors) doubt in your faith? What are we ears; obvious acts of violence or Photo contributed in July. This YIP year certainly was supposed to do with that report that policies against people of a different Canon Catherine Ascah is a different year as we navigated the says the Anglican Church won’t exist race. We see it and raise our voices Incumbent of St. John the uncharted waters of delivering our anymore in 2040? with others denouncing it. Few of Evangelist, Smiths Falls program virtually while working Bishop Shane joined us 15 days our friends and family would likely hard to continue creating a sense of after his consecration, and I feel like admit to being racist. But racism can belonging, group cohesiveness and the interns asked him some of the slip in through our good intentions, room mirror and froze. On the t-shirt community; one of our core values. most challenging questions. Maybe it its subtle guise surprising us when we “Black Friday Tribe” along with an Adapting to deal with COVID, was because he was the third bishop least expect it. arrow complete with fletchings was we created new work placements for to come to the table so the interns Last November, before most of blazoned across my chest. “I can’t 60% of our interns. We met by Zoom were feeling more comfortable, but us had heard of a respiratory virus wear this,” I said aloud to myself. at least once a week to help deal with COVID 19 was now a harsh reality that would explode into a global “This t-shirt is racist.” the feelings of social isolation, and and our world was reeling from some pandemic, I was visiting relatives in I won’t go into the awkward ex- added some new leadership sessions very significant racist incidents. the U.S. for the American Thanks- change that came about with my rela- and an extra faith formation session. They asked: How challenging is giving weekend. There was lots of tive as I tried to explain my discom- Our participants learned to be a part it going to be for you to encourage food, love and laughter. There was fort and unwillingness to wear the of this YIP community, journeying the clergy and the faith communi- lots of college football for those so t-shirt with everyone else. I would together in faith; learning how they ties of this diocese to educate about inclined. There was a plentiful sup- love to say that there was a great each respond to God in a way and white privilege and begin to eliminate ply of “adult Christian beverages.” awakening and new understanding context that is truly their own. They racism in our world? Are you able to And of course – the real reason for on her part, but I can’t. “What do engaged in transformative conversa- use your power to fight anti-blackness the holiday – there was Black Friday you mean it’s racist?” she asked. “It tions that were wonderfully deep and and implement anti-racist measures shopping the next day. I know what has nothing to do with native people. important to them. in the Diocese of Ottawa? How will you are thinking, but stick with me It’s about us going shopping!” Some of the most transformative we fight anti-Indigenous racism? for a minute. Because this isn’t going We must not tolerate racism, conversations occurred during our What do you think we can do to help where you think it is going. intended or otherwise. But we are to Bishop’s Table. We were so fortunate you make these changes? Are you One of the Canadian relatives take a page from the prophets of bib- to welcome outgoing Bishop John concerned about the mental health showed up to the gathering, very lical times and prophets of modern Chapman, Archbishop Linda Nich- and suicide projections as a result of much pumped for the retail extrava- times and speak God’s truth, call for olls, Primate of the Anglican Church COVID 19? ganza. She has refined shopping God’s justice, dream God’s dreams, of Canada, and newly elected Bishop In our exit interviews 90% of our to an art form during her lifetime, give shape to God’s vision peacefully, Shane Parker into our gatherings. We interns spoke about the importance and she had t-shirts made for all the respectfully and humbly. also invited our YIP alumni to attend. of having the bishops spend time women to wear as we headed out in Jesus, God incarnate came to Each bishop joined us and spent talking with and listening to them. search of incredible deals on things reconcile us to God. And when Jesus over an hour with us in Zoom meet- They felt valued and important to the we may or may not have needed. comes again, God’s great recon- ings. listening to and answering the church overall. At first glance, they were harmless ciliation project, first begun back interns’ questions. These questions Regardless of how school will be t-shirts, the sort of thing brides and in Genesis when humankind tried were meaningful and demonstrated returning in September and physical grooms provide to members of their to arrange things to suit themselves the passion and care our interns have distancing requirements, YIP will be- wedding parties to identify their roles. rather than God, will be complete. for the church, the climate and the gin at the end of September as usual. I love this person for her enthusiasm All of creation, all that God created, world. The bishops listened attentive- If you know someone between the and her generosity and her desire to will be reconciled to each other and ly and always responded thoughtfully. ages of 16-21 that you think might make things nice for everyone, even to God, as God had first intended. In Bishop John joined us first; some be interested in YIP, please encour- for people she doesn’t always like. the meantime, those of us living in of the questions he was asked includ- age them to have a look at: She’s not a church-goer, though she the in-between kingdom of “already was raised in the Anglican tradition. there in Jesus” and “not yet fulfilled” ed: How has your job as the Bishop Website — https://www.ottawa. On the Friday morning in ques- are called to the difficult work of changed during the pandemic? Are anglican.ca/index.php/yip tion, I woke early (orders had been striving for justice and peace among records being kept, or is anyone writ- Facebook page — https://www. clearly communicated the night all people and respecting the dignity ing down current miracles or adding facebook.com/YIPOttawa before: mimosas and strategy session of every human being. We are called to our stories to update the Bible or Promo video — https://www. scheduled for 0700hrs in advance to what humans have had trouble for a future Bible? From your expe- facebook.com/YIPOttawa/ of 0800hrs deployment to our first with from very early on in the story: rience, what is one thing that you videos/878627959212934 stop – Kohl’s department store) and to live in peace with our human would like us (the youth) to know? Instagram — yip_Ottawa I donned the prescribed t-shirt. I siblings. Archbishop Linda joined us in or Email Donna — caught sight of myself in the hotel May, some of the questions she [email protected] Page 10 • CROSSTALK • September 2020

ACW Turns out God had plans for us

e were so discouraged similar items for the churches in Baf- when COVID-19 locked fin Island that we usually reach out us all into quarantine. All to via our partner “The Northern Wof our projects for March, April and Shopper.” May would be cancelled, or so we Next, Melody Praine, a former thought. But God had other plans. ACW vice-president of Stormont First, the director of North of 60, Deanery, called. She had already our outreach partner in the Western amassed a fair amount of goods for Arctic, e-mailed me (Leslie Wor- the bales and was prepared to send den) near the end of April, asking them north personally if I could give whether we would be going ahead her some addresses. She had reached with Bales for the North. I explained out to her quilting group, knitting that we had no church halls to meet circle and “lunch ladies.” By the time in, nowhere to pack donations, and she was done canvassing her church with so many of our members be- members with the help of the Rev. ing people at risk, who shouldn’t be Pat Martin, she had enough for two communities! She packed them in gathering anyway. But I learned that In Stormont deanery, Melody her own house, got a friend to take second floor of the new cathedral in Peter Ouellette with the Society of Praine collected bale goods and them to the post office, and the ACW Iqalauit. Six students at a time move St. Vincent de Paul had rented a prepared to send them North on reimbursed her for her shipping. their families to Iqaluit for a year warehouse as he does every year, so her own. he had a space for volunteers to help Great initiative, Melody. Thank you! of study, then a year of placement Lastly, I got a call from Lisbeth throughout the North, as a student, him pack. He offered to be our buy- the years and, in a timely fashion, a Mousseau, a long-time Bales co- then a final year of study before they ing agent in Edmonton if we wanted friend phoned me to offer her late ordinator from Good Shepherd in graduate. It is an honour to equip to send a single box to each of the husband’s good condition shirts and a Barrhaven. She said that the Rev. them with vestments as they proclaim communities we support there, as a few vestments. Of course, I took it as Steven Silverthorne had been given the Gospel we share throughout the token that we love and care for them, another “phone call from God” and a large number of priestly vestments northern communities. In fact, ATTS even during the pandemic. I sent have put together a further box of and had contacted the churches in has a long-time connection with our him off with $1200 from our funds, vestments from my basement! the north to ask who might want Diocesan ACW. Years ago, when It and he and his wife went shopping at So, as I say, I was discouraged, them. Bishop Joey Royal, the prin- was located in Pangnirtung, we would Walmart for 60 pairs of wool socks, because I couldn’t see the future. But cipal of the Arthur Turner Training send new stoles up north for every winter sweat pants and long under- “God can make a way, where there School (ATTS), which trains Indig- graduating class. wear! Then they packed them into six seems to be no way.” Isaiah 43:19 enous men and women for ministry ACW bales money was used as plastic bins, with a letter each from Blessings to you all, as we come in the Diocese of the Arctic, had this year’s “Special Project” to pay Marni and me, sending them prayers through this pandemic to new ways expressed an interest in vestments for the high cost of mailing things to the on your behalf, and included them of being church. with the SSVP shipping containers the students and graduates. North. for “Project North of 60.” ATTS was closed for years, but it The diocesan Altar Guild has Leslie Worden & Marni Crossley Encouraged, Marni and I ordered has recently been reestablished on the been collecting used vestments over Email: [email protected]

STEWARDSHIP Our churches are well positioned to build a new community of hope

By Jane Scanlon corporately, within our churches. As community of hope. Look for opportunities to help a result of this crisis, we have had to Churches are in a unique position beyond your local community as erhaps our faith has been test- change deeply-established habits and to provide hope and practical help well. You can support your favourite ed. On the other hand, I am behaviour to make our way through where needed, situated as they are charities with financial gifts as well noticing that during COVID- a new context including shifting within the communities they serve as providing gifts-in-kind of clothing 19—aP time of change and uncertain- into the digital age for our worship and having access to resources either and hygiene supplies. ty—many of us are rediscovering our services and meetings. Loving God through their networks or directly. Our Community Ministries are priorities and core values as Chris- and loving our neighbours is the Our congregations have a history of Good Samaritans to so many people tians, both in our private lives and, work that God has called us to do. In assisting their communities, and indi- in Ottawa and to people from sur- the midst of our shifting reality, this viduals have given generously of their rounding communities seeking help. hasn’t changed and, in fact, this call is time and financial resources within You can make a gift at www.today- intensified right now. their local communities and beyond. fortomorrowt.ca/make-a-gift, or sign As the virus continues its course, We can continue our ministries up for the Building a Community of unfortunately more people will expe- and pastoral care within our local Hope virtual fundraiser and silent rience serious effects on their physical communities, and take care of others auction coming up on Oct. 15, 2020, and mental health and their finances, through local food banks, reaching livestreamed from the Cathedral hall, while others will be a position to help. out by telephone to people or busi- from 12:30 – 1:15 pm. This event, That is the reality of our situation nesses that we know are suffering and replacing our annual Breakfast of and especially for people who are al- gathering online to provide support Hope for our Community Ministries ready vulnerable—people struggling each other. Take some time to look partners, will feature Bishop Shane with poverty, precariously housed or around your community, identify the Parker, along with an interactive homeless, facing food insecurity and needs and develop creative, thought- panel of experts to answer questions overwhelmed by mental health issues. ful and prayerful ways to reach out about how they have addressed CO- Our Church has a critical role to play and help. For example, my church VID-19 and its impact on the people photo: Art Babych in alleviating human suffering—to be sponsored a refugee family, and we they serve. Jane Scanlon is Director of the Good Samaritan who pauses and are providing the family with online Together, and with God’s help, we Stewardship Development extends a hand to help where there is opportunities to improve their Eng- will build a community of hope that [email protected] need—in effect to continue building a lish speaking and writing skills. will extend far beyond COVID-19! Page 4 • CROSSTALK • February 2019

STEWARDSHIP Giving Our Thanks and Praise Offering congregational dinator for the Anglican The 2019 GTP workshop September scalable 2020 •for CROSSTALK whatever the• Page size 11 Crosstalk resources for faithful, Church of Canada, led the dates are: and location your parish. It A ministry of the Anglican intentional and first Giving Our Thanks & • March 30 for the Deaner- comes with the I Intend dis- Diocese of Ottawa. Praise WorkshopDIOCESAN to intro- ARCHIVESies of Arnprior, Carleton and cipleship booklet as well as generous responses to www.ottawa.anglican.ca duce this program starting Lanark. Held at St. James, a GTP program guide and ByGod’s Glenn missionJ Lockwood in the deaneries of the Ca- Carleton Place. Early Bird planningmore than workbook. realized; for All in thisreg -part Publisher: Here we see the exterior of Holy of the diocese Winchester [Township] By Jane Scanlon, thedral, Ottawa Centre and registration ends March 07. isteredhas been parishes known as willwholly receive given up to The Rt. Rev. John Chapman, Trinity Church, Chesterville, as Stormont Deanery dissent. A new work has at last been Bishop of Ottawa photographedStewardship by Development Brian Glenn on 16 Ottawa West. Although it • May 4 for the Deaneries of these printed resources. On- Officer was the day after the torna- Pembroke, Pontiac Renfrew linebegun resources and firmly are availableestablished atin what Editor: January 2007. Anglican services are ought to be an old field, and the devout saidHealthy to have been and conducted vital congre in Ches- - doesStrictly blew through Ecclesiastical, Ottawa, and Exceedingly West Quebec. 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Ottawa School of Theology Fifth Annual, Virtual, and Spirituality alive and well Walk for the Centre n September 21, 2020, the Ottawa School of OVID–19 has changed us! We are go- OTheology & Spirituality (OSTS) will begin it’s 57th Cing “virtual”! Together in spirit, solo in year of classes. Originally known as the Ottawa Lay walking, promoting a safe 2 – 4 kilometer School of Theology, it started in 1963 as part of an ini- walk October 4, 2020 from 1:00 – 4:00 tiative by the United Church of Canada. From its begin- pm. Whether you are walking around Par- ning the School has had an ecumenical focus and today liament Hill or in your own neighborhood we are cele- it is co-sponsored by the United, Anglican, Presbyterian, brating in solidarity with the Centretown Emergency Food and Roman Catholic churches. While maintaining its Centre. During the COVID crisis they need our donations Christian roots, the School recognizes the importance now more than ever. Join the fun, our virtual reality and of better understanding between Christians and mem- walk, for the Centre. bers of other faith traditions, today many of our courses Let us stop to thank very local unsung heroes and heroines reflect this belief. volunteering to provide food to those in need. In the early Adult education classes aim to provide theological and days of the lockdown adjusting to new health require- spiritual education to the laity and, in so doing, to deep- ments much scrambling was necessary to work out safe en and strengthen their faith. There are no exams and ways to deliver essential food supplies. no required text books to purchase— just some suggested Our Centretown Emergency Food Centre has managed to reading. This year, as with many educational institutions sustain operations serving 573 clients 2 days a week. We across Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic has neces- have changed from a client centered service to an over the sitated that we offer virtual classes. We will be using the counter prepackaged food service with social distancing, Zoom platform. You will not require a Zoom account face shields, masks, and gloves. Our staff, acting coordina- to participate in classes. Once you register for a course tor Billy El-Cheihk with his team of volunteers ensure the prior to classes you will simply click on a link that will be efficient management of this service. We are thankful for provided by email. We will even be offering a tutorial your outpouring of support during this time of the CO- prior to the beginning of classes. This, and additional VID-19 pandemic. We are accepting donations online, by information will be found on our website. (osts.ca) cheque or cash. Register and donate online (centretown- We invite you to visit our website to see the very interest- churches.org) or on October 4 by credit card, cash or ing selection of courses that we are offering this autumn. cheque. Send in your cheque to CCSAC, 507 Bank Street, Ottawa Ont., K2P 1Z5. The OSTS Team Elizabeth Kent, St. Mathew’s Ottawa Walkathon organizer 1_POLLARD_OttawaAnglican_Ad_R1:1 2018-12-20 8:41 AM Page 1

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