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TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca SEPTEMBER 2019 Director teaches compassion Deacon honoured Businesses learn how by peers THE Rev. Clau- to help dette Taylor, a deacon at Epiphany and homeless St. Mark, Park- dale, has been BY STUART MANN honoured by her peers in Canada ANGIE Hocking does a lot of things at and the United The Rev. Redeemer, Bloor St., but her latest States. Claudette Taylor task may be her most unusual yet. Ms. Taylor, Ms. Hocking, who is Redeemer’s who is an Ambassador of Recon- director of outreach services, is ciliation in the diocese, received the teaching staff at local businesses Association of Episcopal Deacons’ how to be more compassionate and 2019 Stephen’s Award at the group’s helpful to people who are homeless conference in Rhode Island in June. or struggling with mental health The award recognizes diaconal min- issues. istry in the tradition of St. Stephen. She led a 90-minute workshop “It was very humbling and over- on “compassion training,” as she whelming,” says Ms. Taylor. “I feel calls it, at a bank in May. She also this award is not so much about planned to lead workshops over Angie Hocking outside Redeemer, Bloor St. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON me as it is about the work done the summer for the staff at a cafe by all the deacons in the Anglican and for a security team at an of- is being lived out.” to eject them from the premises. in the neighbourhood that can Communion and in our diocese in fice tower. A clothing store and an Ms. Hocking says there are a lot After one such incident at a lo- help,” says Ms. Hocking. particular.” eyeglass shop have also expressed of homeless and marginalized peo- cal bank, Ms. Hocking spoke to Out of that conversation, she There are about 50 deacons in the interest. ple who live or spend their days in the manager, to see if there was came up with the idea of providing diocese. A deacon is an ordained “It’s new and I don’t know where the area around Redeemer, located anything she could do. The man- compassion training. Her workshop person who is a servant minister, it will go but I think it’s a beautiful at the corner of Bloor Street and ager explained that her staff were consists of three parts. First, she doing work in charity, social justice and important way to be present,” Avenue Road in downtown Toronto. often scared and didn’t know how builds empathy by showing the and pastoral care. They enable she says. “In the end, the goal is to Some of them go into banks and to respond when a homeless or sorts of challenges and barriers people to carry out their baptismal teach that we are all human beings other businesses and buildings for marginalized person entered the that homeless and marginalized promise to seek and serve Christ in and we all deserve respect. That’s a variety of reasons – to sit down, building and wanted to be served. people deal with every day. Sec- Continued on Page 6 what we’re called to do as Chris- to sleep, to get out of the cold, to “The staff are doing their jobs as ond, she teaches de-escalation tians, and if we emulate that and ask for food or money – and the best they can but they don’t know tactics and how to engage with teach that, it’s a powerful witness staff are unprepared to help them. what to do when that happens, and the person instead of immediately and way to ensure that the gospel Security guards are often called on they’re not aware of any resources Continued on Page 9 Donations support New archivist loves newspapers

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was when the Church of England Trustee went to the annual general meeting of ExxonMobil a couple of years ago helps Church and, along with other shareholders, forced the company to start reporting to shareholders what invest the impact on its business would likely be if the world’s average responsibly temperature rose by 2 degrees. “If the Church of England had not held those shares, they wouldn’t have BY STUART MANN been entitled to go to the AGM and make that case,” he says. BOB Boeckner decided to stay in The task force delivered a report Toronto in his retirement so he to the Council of General Synod last could continue to help the various year. It included theological founda- organizations he was involved in. tions, highlights of current investing “I wasn’t one of those folks who practices, and recommendations for decides to go to Florida for six increased engagement and updated months to play golf,” he says. practices by the General Synod Anglicans in Canada should be Consolidated Trust Fund, the Gen- glad he made that choice. As a trus- eral Synod Pension Plan, and other tee of the General Synod Pension funds associated with the Anglican Plan and a member of the national Church of Canada. church’s Responsible Investing In addition to the report, the task Task Force, Mr. Boeckner has force produced a booklet called helped the Church and Anglican- Investing with a Mission: A Guide affiliated organizations to invest to Responsible Investment and not only wisely but responsibly. Church Funds. The booklet, which In recognition of his efforts, contains the task force’s research Mr. Boeckner has been chosen and findings, is a valuable tool for to receive the Anglican Award Bob Boeckner, shown outside St. Clement, Eglinton, says the Anglican Church needs to stay engaged with companies to organizations wishing to further of Merit, which honours lay peo- bring about change on environmental, social and governance issues. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON their engagement on ESG issues. ple for their contributions to the Mr. Boeckner says the task force Anglican Church of Canada. Five joined the General Synod Pension those of us who are involved with Canada that were also investing plans to survey Anglican-affiliated other people across the country Plan’s board of trustees in 2008 at investing want to be sure that the funds, including dioceses, theologi- groups across Canada, to see if any have also been named. the invitation of a colleague. organizations we’re investing in cal colleges and foundations. The of the recommendations have been The new Primate, Bishop Linda “I thought that was great,” he are doing the right thing,” he says. task force expanded its work to implemented. In the meantime, the Nicholls, will present the award to recalls. “It would give me a chance In addition to being a trustee, include those other organizations. pension plan has already taken Mr. Boeckner at his home church of to use my experience for the ben- Mr. Boeckner became a member of Mr. Boeckner says listening to action, he says. St. Clement, Eglinton at a mutually efit of the Church.” The pension the national church’s Responsible Anglicans from across the country “We’ve been able to work with agreeable time. plan has a membership of more Investing Task Force, created in was a valuable learning experi- our investment managers to get Mr. Boeckner, who is a church- than 5,000 retired and active clergy 2016. The group’s mandate was to ence. “Initially, many people were them to implement responsible warden at St. Clement’s, says the and lay employees of the Anglican review and, if deemed appropriate, focused on a low-carbon economy, investing,” he says. “Instead of award came as a surprise. “I hadn’t Church of Canada. recommend changes to the invest- and therefore any church-related taking our money away from them, expected it. I don’t do what I do to Mr. Boeckner chaired the board’s ment portfolio and the investment fund should not be investing in we kept saying, what are you do- gain recognition, but I was thrilled ESG (environmental, social and policies of the national church and any oil and gas stock. But that’s ing on ESG? Eventually they were that it happened.” governance) Subcommittee, which the General Synod Pension Plan in kind of a simplistic way to tackle prepared to become signatories An actuary by profession, Mr. sought to ensure that the plan’s relation to ESG concerns. it. As we moved along, we came to the UN-supported Principles Boeckner worked as a pension and funds were invested responsibly. Soon after it began its work, the to understand that it’s a complex for Responsible Investment. Now benefits consultant for the second “As stewards of God’s creation, task force discovered there were issue and as a Church we might be they’ll be responsibly investing not half of his career before retiring. He we’re required to take care of it, so about 30 other Anglican groups in more effective in staying engaged in only our money but all the other what’s going on in the wider world.” money they’ve got as well.” A good example of how staying In addition to his work for the engaged can be effective, he says, Church at the national level, Mr. YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & Boeckner has been involved at St. Clement’s, where he is a reader, CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. greeter, sidesperson and a former Synod member. Outside of (NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-PROFIT) his church-related activities, he is a member of the University of Toronto’s business board and its audit committee. 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herited the Church and I need to Endowment make sure it’s there for future generations, whether its my children or to fully fund my grandchildren,” he says. “The John Strachan Trust is a perfect example of how we can do that. It office by 2022 ensures that the support for the Bishop of Toronto is always there.” BY STUART MANN He says he was impressed by the response to the campaign. “An- ANGLICANS in the diocese have made a glicans never cease to amaze me. significant investment in the future. When they’re asked and there’s a Due to a successful campaign that good reason to give, they will give. raised $1.5 million for The John They’re always willing to help and Strachan Trust, they’ve helped lend a hand.” to ensure that the ministry of the Blake Goldring, ODT, a mem- Bishop of Toronto will be funded ber of St. Clement, Eglinton and for generations to come. the Bishop’s Company, says the “We’ve put a stake in the ground endowment supports the Church’s that helps us build into the future, leadership. “When you see lead- that says we plan to be here for a ers up close, you realize it can be very long time,” says Bishop An- lonely at the top. Challenges can drew Asbil, the 12th and current be quite daunting, especially in the Bishop of Toronto. face of limited time and financial He thanked all those who took Bishop Andrew Asbil and clergy take part in the ordination of the Rev. Morning Wang at St. George on Yonge, Toronto in resources. To the extent this fund part in the campaign, which began May. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON can assist our bishop in achiev- last spring and ended with a recep- ing his goals with less stress and tion at the Cathedral Centre on the diocese’s operating budget. The episcopal oversight to some 230 of Toronto is the diocese’s chief friction, that is a highly desirable June 28. “I want to express a word trust is expected to be able to fully congregations and ministries in evangelist, teaching, preaching and outcome.” of deep gratitude for the ministry of fund the office by 2022, when all 183 parishes. The diocese extends interpreting the gospel in parishes He praised Anglicans for their Anglicans across the diocese, and pledges to the recent campaign are from Mississauga to Brighton and and the wider community. support of the campaign. “It is a for their generous support of this expected to be fulfilled. The costs north to Haliburton. Endowing the office of the Bishop great accomplishment and testa- program in particular,” he says. of the office include the bishop’s In addition to chairing Synod of Toronto is an important way to ment to the commitment among With the completion of the cam- stipend, housing, travel, support and other important meetings of ensure the future of the Church, Anglicans in our community to paign, The John Strachan Trust staff costs and other expenses re- the diocese, the Bishop of Toronto says Stephen Rodaway, ODT, chair ensure that our bishop is able to now stands at about $9 million. The lated to his or her ministry. advocates on behalf of the poor, of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto fulfil his mission in the best way trust provides most of the funding The Bishop of Toronto is the chief presides at confirmations and ordi- Foundation, the body that admin- possible,” he says. for the office of the Bishop of To- pastor of the diocese, working with nations, and institutes clergy into isters The John Strachan Trust. ronto, with the rest coming from four suffragan bishops to provide their new parishes. The Bishop “As a lifelong Anglican, I’ve in- Continued on Page 5

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od is good. People holds marriage to be sacred. However, might TheAnglican came across a pastoral let- BISHOP’S OPINION goals to meet parish capital needs and did make mistakes. ARCHBISHOP’S DIARY it also be emerging that we are creating idols The Anglican is published under ter from the Bishop of spectacularly well. Taking that into account, In Inuvik in 2012, at of ideals? Can we be fully human when we the authority of the Bishop of Toronto Toronto to the clergy and BYBAyRCHBISHOP Bishop RiscyllaCOLIN J OHNSONShaw at least $50 million in new funds has been the Northern Na- continue to deny others their humanity? In and the Incorporated Synod of the Glaity proposing a signifi- contributed to ministry in the diocese and be- Diocese of Toronto. Opinions expressed in tionalI Event of the Truth and Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s teaching on cant fundraising effort. In it he ple from 48 communities together. The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular Reconciliation Commission We as a Church are also wrestling with our “ubuntu,” he says: “My humanity is caught The Anglican are not necessarily those of proposed a graduated sched- back has been astounding. It makes a differ- offerings and FaithWorks contributions. the editor or the publisher. on Indian Residential Schools, theological understandings of salvation in up, is inextricably bound up, in yours. In ule of offerings to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. Archbishop Terry Finlay said relation to human sexuality. God does not other words, we need one another in order substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor with powerful humility and honesty, “We make mistakes. How can we come to see our to each discover our magnificence and allow vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new made a mistake. We have failed the Church.” differences as a rich gift from our Creator, it to shine by what we do with our lives.” (10 Address all editorial material to: diocese by a member of their parish “to vide episcopal care for regular and reserve mission, support vulnerable people in He was responding to the call for our Church who made people and saw that they are The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’sPieces of name. Wisdom More from than Desmond that, though, Tutu iton has his to acknowledge and to begin to rebuild rela- good? How can we redeem ourselves when Birthday, article, October 2015.) 135 Adelaide Street East habitants to devote a small portion of what personnel across the country. It only became helped build relationships between people, al- Toronto, Ontario M5C 1L8 tionships from the pain, grief and genocidal we have so harshly worked to dehumanize It is my responsibility as a bishop to be a God has bestowed upon them to promote so possible because of an initial endowment of lowed people to share personal stories, iden- Tel: (416) 363-6021, ext. 247 damagegreat a work.” of colonization, in our case done $500,000our siblings? from WhatOFOH. are the first steps we tifieddefender and oftrained the faith. new What leaders, does built “defense” up confi- Toll free: 1-800-668-8932 in Thatthe name letter of came Jesus. from We John as a Strachan,Church have the needAnother to take $500,000 in working grant towards from OFOH reconcilia to the- dence,look like? and And assisted especially, people what to articulate is it that andI am Fax: (416) 363-7678 actedfirst Bishop in spiritual of Toronto, arrogance in January and ignorance 1854! 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So far, 276 had thought possible. Some of the parishes was not the first financial campaign, nor will A global community of 70 have participated from half a dozen dioceses. did not formally join the OFOH project be- it be the last – the work of the Church is not million Anglicans in 64,000 Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000. The Dio- cause they were already in the midst of sub- over. Let us continue onwards in faith and in congregations in 164 countries. cese of the Arctic, for instance, brought peo- stantial funding efforts. Others added to their hope. Archbishop of Canterbury: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Conference to provide ray of hope Lambeth Palace, London, England SE1 7JU. “There are many who say, ‘O ful and hope-filled ways to engage with the the unique challenges and opportunities of In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members that we might see some good!’” world around us. outreach work in smaller towns and rural - Psalm 4:6 Thea Prescod, this year’s keynote speaker, communities. Basilian Father and Christian in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and north to the broad inviting smile, is a staff member at Sanctuary, a commu- peacemakerand engaging Bob with Holmes persons will on leadthe street a work cor-- BISHOP’S OPINION Arctic Ocean. 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The diocese desireof our Christianto remain journeys sane.” and family life. It lovelearned for neighbourmuch from inhim. confronting I witnessed the the struc depth- workshoping the diocese from in 2018, the delvingdirection into of being questions more is home to many ethnic and language- based congregations, including African, wasWhat a pleasure does it tomean engage to reach with himout toand such have a a turalof his causesfaith and of hispoverty. concern Grant for Jahnkeevery parish and in ofwelcoming racial injustice, to those anger who wereand solidarity. vulnerable, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, world,sense of to the seek pastoral God’s justicecare and in support such a con he of-- Karenthe diocese. Turner He will showed look compassion,at how celebrating particu- a marginalized,Youth age 11-18 voiceless are extended and in the a specialminority. fered clergy and their families. I had no idea larly for the marginalized and minorities in He made a very significant difference in the Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of text? How can our churches become centres Season of Creation transformed the capacity welcome to attend the conference. During Toronto has the largest population of that six years later I would be working closely the Church and in the wider community. life of the Diocese of Toronto. It is not surpris- of resistance in the face of injustice and hope of their parish to address the looming threat the morning workshop session, Alexandra aboriginal peoples in the country. inwith the him face as of his despair? executive This assistant year’s Outreachand of Archbishopclimate change, Finlay while was the very Rev. disciplined Stephen in McIntoshing, therefore, and Jillianto hear Ruch, and read youth the coordina very com-- &Archdeacon Advocacy Conferenceof York. will put such ques- Drakefordhis work. He and worked Angela long Elzinga-Chen hours and paid share at- torsplimentary for the reflectionsYork-Credit that Valley many and have York- shared Bishop of Toronto: tionsI got front to know and centreTerry, asas he we was explore affectionate- faith- howtention building to detail, partnerships thoroughly with reading local docu- envi- Scarboroughabout their experiences episcopal areas,of him. will He exercisedhost a a The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil ly called, when I became a member of the Pos- ments, letters or any materialronmental needed groups for discussionservant ministry on youth throughout and the radicalhis ordained call to life, tulancy Committee and a regional dean. He meetings. It was also evident that he cared and for that we give thanks to God for his ex- York-Credit Valley: can enhance par- justice. Youth participants are encouraged to The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison gave wise counsel and offered good insight in- deeply for the wider Church and appreciated ample. I was privileged and honoured to have LIGHT ON THE HILL (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) ish resistance, and join one of the afternoon workshops and will to challenging matters facing the Church. His the importance of ecumenicalyoung relationships. activist Lane havehad the an opportunityopportunity to to know share him feedback as my durbish-- Trent-Durham: was a calming voiceCOMMUNITY and a non-anxious CHURCHpres- One of the qualities I admiredPatriquin about addresses Terry ingop, mentorthe closing and worship.friend. The All Church youth qualifyhas been for The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw ence. He offered strong episcopalWe are lookingleadership for a was his willingness to make time for people. blessed to have had him as a faithful bishop. the emotional, the half-price registration fee of $15. York-Scarborough: in the diocese, both pastorally and morally. He He made himself availablesocial to clergy and spir and- laity HeThe will conference be missed andwill leavesbe held a legacyon Oct. of 19 ex- was a modelPART-TIME of deep faith and COMMITTED prayerful LEADERwho needed to meet with him. I was often emplary leadership, humility, compassion and The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson with a passion for the discipleship of young people with the gospel. itual dimensions of from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Havergal Col- thoughtfulness, and was genuinely concerned asked to join him in meetingsecological with grief. others, The lege,profound 1451 faith.Avenue We Rd., are Toronto.grateful to This his venuefamily York-Simcoe: The ideal candidate is an experienced or about the well-being of the clergy and laity and it was evident that heRev. always Lesley listened Barclay, in- canfor having be reached shared easily him bywith car the or Church TTC and and is The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty under hisemerging episcopal leader leadership. who can relate well with tently. Terry was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give Patricia Sinnott and fully wheelchair accessible. To learn more The Diocese of Toronto: In thechildren, spring youth, of 2003 parents, I received and adult a callvolunteers. from confidante. Archbishop Terence Finlay back to his Cre- Sharon O’Connor and register, visit www.toronto.anglican.ca. 135 Adelaide St. E., the Archbishop’sEmail letter of office introduction inviting and me resume to meet to Another quality I admired in him was his ator God with the same graciousness we ex- [email protected] from the Durham- Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 with him. I thought I was going to be invited humility. He engaged withNorthumberland people in all sta- Elinperienced Goulden of him. is the May diocese’s he rest Socialin peace Justice and 1-800-668-8932/416-363-6021 to sitFor on more another information, committee please of visit the lightonthehill.ca diocese. He tions of life. He was as comfortableregion will talking explore andrise withAdvocacy Christ consultant. in glory. Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca September 2019 COMMENT TheAnglican 5 Here’s why some churches are growing

irst, the good news: 28 per THE STEWARD look beyond their own walls online footprint to commu- our missional engagement will cent of the parishes in the and seek to involve as many nicate with church members take place in a pub or with com- diocese are experiencing By Peter Misiaszek parishioners as possible. and seekers alike. They post munity service providers. Fgrowth in attendance, num- sermons, weekly bulletins, We have seen that while there ber of givers or both. That means 3) Newcomers are welcomed ministry opportunities and is a place for traditional ways 54 parishes among 194 are doing only a matter of time and invited to become in- lots of photos of church of doing church, those that are something that is setting them before church wor- volved in the ministry of the members doing stuff. thriving are doing things differ- apart from the others. ship itself became parish. The role of the greeter ently – they must. It means that The inconvenient truth about just another choice. should be more than simply 7) Healthy churches experi- stewardship education, too, will congregational health, how- It is very hard to handing out the order of ment with new liturgies, need to adapt, becoming more ever, is that nearly 70 per cent of grow a church – let service. We need to present music, missional engage- closely aligned with discipleship our parishes are experiencing alone start one from our very best to newcomers: ment, giving vehicles and and faith formation. decline. For some, the decline scratch, as we are welcome them at the door, in- roles for volunteers. If we Change is unavoidable, but is gentle and hardly noticeable. doing at St. Stephen in Maple. It teract with them at the Peace believe we have already tried decline can be reversed. Many For others, the decline has been takes special leadership, commit- and during coffee hour, and that, or that a certain idea churches will close or amalgam- severe – losing 40 per cent or ment and a knack for thinking then invite them to become won’t work, then we have no ate. Others will reconfigure their more of their Sunday worship- outside the box. If we assume involved in some ministry. chance of being successful. ministry to better respond to pers since 2012. As the decline that people have spiritual needs I know of several churches their demographic or geographic intensifies, it leads to low morale beyond a nice walk down a 4) Clergy are active in promot- that have grown their con- reality. Can we, collectively, among existing congregants and country footpath, then we need to ing discipleship and Chris- gregations by adding a third realign the Church to arrest may eventually signal the closure find a mechanism that captures tian formation. The Rev. service targeted at a specific decline and set our churches on of a church and disestablishment their attention and engages their Canon Harold Percy notes demographic or modifying the path to health and growth? of the parish. About 20 per cent of participation. It might mean in his book Your Church Can the format of existing ones. Will you take up the challenge to our parishes are in, or perilously holding services at times other Thrive that “the failure to do church differently in your own close to, this reality. than Sunday morning, or framing make disciple-making a pri- Our Church is going to experi- worship community and help lay Our Church is in decline in worship around a meal or other ority is the basic cause of our ence unbelievable change over the foundation for a healthy, vital terms of attendance and par- community gathering. current malaise and stag- the next decade. We will become Anglican presence in the years ticipation; it cannot be avoided. To this end, I have identified nation.” He contends that a lot leaner, and there will be to come? Are you open to being Across the mainline Protestant seven indicators that lead to churches need to teach the fewer of us worshipping on creative in the way you connect denominations in Canada and the church vitality in our diocese. Not gospel, teach people how to Sundays in a traditional format. with the community, newcomers global West – including Anglican, every parish that is growing is pray, read scripture, forgive, That doesn’t mean the remaining and young people? Evangelical Lutheran, Presbyte- doing every one of these things, worship, give generously, churches can’t be full of energy, Thinking that says “we’ve tried rian and United churches – the though most are. model Christ in their lives vigour and hope. Perhaps wor- that before” or “it didn’t work” decline has been happening since and give witness to the work ship will be held in the form of a needs to be reconsidered. Just the 1970s. It is only recently, how- 1) Giving to church ministry is of the Holy Spirit. sit-down meal or informal coffee because an idea didn’t work at ever, with the aging and passing exceptional. In our diocese, hour. Perhaps our youth will be one time isn’t reason enough of the first-born of the boomer the average gift per year 5) The church makes con- engaged in more hands-on minis- to not try again. A hallmark for generation, that the pace has ac- through envelope giving necting with young people try or mentored by lifelong mem- any church of the future will be celerated. or pre-authorized giving a priority. Parish leaders bers of the congregation. Perhaps change and adaptability. There are glimmers of hope. is $1,509. In our healthiest often lament the absence of Diaspora congregations – whose parishes, the average gift is young people in their pews. homelands include China, the $1,900. Our top-giving parish Connecting with adolescents Middle East, Africa and the has an average of over $4,000 needs to be part of our core Philippines – are growing at per giver. Exactly 10 of our witness. How do we involve an unprecedented rate in the parishes have average giving young people? Are they The Snell Lectures diocese. There are at least 14 over $3,000 per giver. serving at the altar? Do they AT ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL of these congregations in our participate in reading the churches, representing a Sunday 2) There is a breadth of engage- word of God, singing, playing worship population of close to ment in outreach. Our top an instrument, welcoming 1,000. These congregations are parishes often give more newcomers and organizing not factored into the data noted than 10 per cent of their events? Young people are THEOLOGY, earlier. Another sign of hope total offertory to outreach pining for opportunities to is the emergence of worship initiatives: food banks, hot be active in the Church. We LITURGY centres in locations that have lain lunches, Out of the Cold, need to find ways to capture dormant for some time. These after-school clubs, Faith- their energy and engage & PRAYER are commonly referred to as “re- Works, mission trips to the with them. IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE boots” in church language, and developing world, etc. Some, How does faith engage and speak to the we currently have two. like St. Stephen in-the-Fields, 6) The church has a well-main- The reasons for decline are Toronto, take outreach so tained website and uses vari- community beyond the doors of the church? countless. At the top of the list is seriously that it defines ous communication methods. societal change. When going to who they are, and they If you’re still promoting the church stopped being obligatory, dedicate well over 20 per strawberry social from 2014, SUNDAY OCTOBER 27, 2019 and when we abandoned the no- cent of their giving to this something has gone amiss. 4:30PM Choral Evensong tion of a common pause day, it was purpose. Churches need to Healthy parishes use their (CATHEDRAL, 106 KING ST E) 5:30PM Light Supper (SNELL HALL, CATHEDRAL CENTRE, 65 CHURCH ST) 7:00PM Public Lecture: “OUR HOPE IS IN CHRIST: Trust supports bishop’s ministry RESPONDING TO DISASTERS, LOCAL & BEYOND” Continued from Page 3 (SNELL HALL, CATHEDRAL CENTRE, 65 CHURCH ST) Michael Cassabon, manager of He says it was often donors’ per- to work with him.” major gifts and legacy giving for sonal connections to the bishops The dream of endowing the of- MONDAY OCTOBER 28, 2019 the Anglican Diocese of Toronto that inspired them to give. “They fice of the Bishop of Toronto be- 10:00AM Public Lecture: Foundation, said the campaign was wanted to honour not only the office gan more than 160 years ago with “LITURGY ON BEHALF a learning experience. Mr. Cassa- of the Bishop of Toronto but the Bishop John Strachan, the diocese’s OF THE WORLD: GO FORTH bon launched the campaign – his individuals themselves,” he says. founder. “His dream was for a se- AND DO RELIGION” first in the diocese – shortly after He singled out Mr. Goldring, cure foundation for the Church, (SNELL HALL, CATHEDRAL CENTRE, 65 CHURCH ST) taking up his position last year. ODT, for his support and enthu- knowing that change happens as we “One of the things I learned is siasm. In addition to making a go from generation to generation,” that people have a great love for large donation, he introduced Mr. says Mr. Cassabon. “It’s helpful to Join St. James Cathedral for the diocese, the Church and the Cassabon to others who could give know we now have the resources the 2019 Snell Lectures with bishops, both past and present,” he major gifts. “To have someone of to help with that change, to make The Rev’d Canon Lizette Larson says. “I heard so many good things Blake’s stature accompany me us more nimble and adaptable to Miller PhD, Huron-Lawson Chair, about Archbishop Terence Finlay really affirmed the importance of fulfil our mission. I think that was Professor of Liturgy, Huron College. and Archbishop Colin Johnson, and the work we’re doing. For Blake to Bishop Strachan’s dream, and this about the hope, leadership and gifts invest his time in our campaign was is one of the ways that we have that Bishop Asbil brings.” really gratifying. It was an honour realized it.” STJAMESCATHEDRAL.CA/SNELL 6 TheAnglican NEWS September 2019 Christians urged to celebrate Season of Creation Parish says efforts are ‘transformative’

BY ELIN GOULDEN The Rev. Claudette Taylor (fourth from right) stands with other deacons from the diocese at the conference in Rhode Island. tor, network and share Season SINCE 1989, the Orthodox Church has of Creation initiatives through observed Sept. 1 as a day of prayer the General Synod website and Deacon focuses on reconciliation for creation. In the years following, in other ways. many Christian churches around the world have started celebrating Some of this work is already be- a “Season of Creation” or “Creation ing done at both national and local Efforts welcome and bring people together Time” between Sept. 1 and the feast levels. In our diocese, Church of the Continued from Page 1 of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4. Redeemer, Bloor St., celebrated its The Anglican Consultative Coun- first Season of Creation in 2018. all persons. Nations of the Grand River. She has members of the congregation and cil first called on provinces of the Parishioners Grant Jahnke and A deacon for the past seven years, also raised up the contributions of the neighbourhood through a com- Anglican Communion to “celebrate Karen Turner describe its effect Ms. Taylor says her work is all about black Anglicans in the Church and munity barbecue. a liturgical Season of Creation as an on the parish as “transformative,” social justice and inclusivity. “I truly the wider community. She says she enjoys being a dea- integral part of the Church’s yearly offering the congregation a chance believe that is the gospel of Christ, “I focus on how we, as the people con. “It teaches me and humbles pattern of worship and teaching” in to lament the environmental crises so that is what I have focused on.” of God in our diocese, can embrace me and makes me think what the 2009. More recently, the Most Rev. facing the Earth and renew their As an Ambassador of Recon- each other and reconcile,” she says. gospel is really about.” Justin Welby, Archbishop of Can- commitment to creation care within ciliation, she has helped her par- “I always ask, how can we work Deacons are vital to the Church, terbury, has joined other leaders the context of their faith. They ish understand Indigenous issues together to enrich and understand she says. “Deacons are important in encouraging Christians around will be offering a workshop at the its work, and invited interested through events such as the Blanket each other and join each other in because they bring us back to the the world to mark the Season of diocese’s outreach conference this participants to become involved Exercise and organizing trips to Six faith?” crux of what Jesus was saying. Creation. October. in potential working groups on the Ms. Taylor is a member of the What is it like to truly live a Chris- As the effects of climate change In his video message for the Sea- diocese’s Social Justice and Advo- tian life? As a deacon, you see the and loss of biodiversity are in- son of Creation, Bishop Andrew priority ministries. ************************** THE 26th ANNUAL cacy Committee. She also started good, the bad and the ugly. It not creasingly being felt around the Asbil says: “This season gives all The Rev. Susan Climo is the in- the Social Ministry Group at her only humbles you but allows you world, the need for Christians to of us the opportunity to lament cumbent of Holy Spirit of Peace, Church & Charity church, providing hospitality to to examine yourself – who are you deepen their responsibility for and confess, to pray and to give Mississauga. 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Carters Professional Corporation preaching to them but engaging July, delegates overwhelmingly I invite your congregation to join Christians around the globe to DATE: Thursday, November 7, 2019 with them in some way?” supported a resolution to: TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. About 14 deacons from the dio- • adopt the Season of Creation in immerse yourselves in this time of cese attended the conference in the Anglican Church of Canada prayer and reflection, and to make PORTICO Community Church, 1814 Barbertown Road, James Bailey June, with financial assistance from as an annual time of prayer, it part of your yearly liturgical life.” Mississauga, ON Architect the Archbishop Johnson Leader- education and action; Resources can be found on the COST: Early Registration fee is ship Trust. 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He spoke about • ask the national Creation Mat- Social Justice and Advocacy EMAIL [email protected] programme spaces deacons being the “defibrillators” ters Working Group to moni- consultant. OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.carters.ca www.jamesbaileyarchitect.com of the Church, applying electricity to its heart and restoring it to the Brochure, Map & Online Registration available at: [email protected] natural rhythm that Jesus Christ http://www.carters.ca/index.php?page_id=150 Toronto 416-537-4140 taught. Visit our website at www.toronto.anglican.ca **************************

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Bishop Jenny Andison, the Rev. Stephen Blackmore, confirmands, families and friends take part in the service. PHOTOS Twenty-eight confirmed BY MICHAEL HUDSON at outdoor service Six languages spoken

TWENTY-EIGHT people were confirmed I’ve ever been a part of,” says the by Bishop Jenny Andison at a large Rev. Stephen Blackmore, the incum- outdoor service at Christ the King, bent of St. Matthew’s and coordina- Toronto on June 9. The confir- tor of the event. “It really showed mands came from the following the diversity within the diocese churches: St. Matthew, Islington, and our area, and it was amazing Christ Church St. James, Toronto, to see how people came together. Church of South India, Toronto, Everyone talked and laughed and the Ghanaian Anglican Church prayed with each other.” of Toronto, St. Philip, Etobicoke He says the deanery will prob- and Christ the King. The readings ably hold more joint confirmation and prayers were spoken in six services in the future, and possibly languages, and music was provided joint confirmation classes as well. by the Ghanaian church choir, “In a world that’s so divided and the Church of South India choir polarized, the Church’s message of and St. Matthew’s praise band. In being together under the banner honour of a Ghanaian tradition, the of the risen Christ is a powerful confirmands were asked to dress message and one that we really in white. Afterwards, everyone want to embody and celebrate.” enjoyed the food of different lands. The service also gave the young- The joint confirmation service, er confirmands an appreciation of attended by about 300 people, was the wider Church, he adds. “Hope- organized by clergy in York-Credit fully moments like this, when they Valley’s Etobicoke-Humber Deanery. see how big and diverse the Church “It really was a Pentecost experi- is, will prepare them for a future ence, one of the most unique events life in the Church,” he says. Space shortage presents challenge for archivist

Continued from Page 1 individuals gives her plenty of the history of the diocese. This is something other church few more unique items. “We have “Mary-Anne coordinated the pro- that. “Often it’s people calling for As she reacclimatizes to the Ar- archivists are exploring as well. very old clerical garb that the Arch- ject to create the Guide to the Hold- a copy of their marriage record or chives, Ms. Wilton says she’d like to “There’s quite a nice little group bishop once wore to a historical ings of the Ecclesiastical Province baptismal record,” she says. “And spend some time considering how of church archivists, and we touch society dinner. It’s interesting that of Ontario. It’s a great resource. then we get requests from parishes to manage the diocese’s electronic base with each other. We’re all we have these items and we don’t So hopefully we can create some about their history, or what to do files. “Right now, they’re kind of kind of exploring similar things, really get to display them,” she other resources more specific to about certain records that they just sitting in limbo,” she says. like electronic records manage- says. “We do hope to do a display the Diocese of Toronto,” she says. have, and whether we want them “Programs change, and sometimes ment,” she says. “How do we do at Synod on the Archives this year.” For now, she’ll keep doing what or not.” She and Sue Halwa, the you can’t open old documents, so this, how do we budget for it, how In the longer term, Ms. Wilton she loves best – helping individu- Archives Assistant, also field re- it’s important to figure out how to do we implement it?” says she’d like to keep developing als, parishes, staff and researchers quests from diocesan staff for old store them permanently so they Along with parish and diocesan resources to help parishes and learn more about their own past meeting minutes or information on can still be accessed.” records, the Archives also holds a researchers explore the Archives. and the history of the diocese. 8 TheAnglican NEWS September 2019

Volunteer Val Whalley gives the sermon. Elizabeth McCaffrey, the diocese’s Volunteer Resources Coordinator, speaks to volunteers at the conference. Bishop joins volunteer corps at conference

BY SHARRON LAMOUR area bishops, they help parish lead- Janet Marshall, the director of AND KIRK VANDEZANDE ers plan reconfigurations, prepare Congregational Development, sum- parish profiles, navigate clergy marized what they had heard at BISHOP Andrew Asbil joined 40 stew- transitions and strengthen parishes the conference and promised to ardship and congregational devel- for healthy growth, effective mis- carry those insights and opinions opment volunteers who gathered sion and long-term sustainability. back to the Diocesan Centre and on May 11-12 at The Briars resort The volunteers are subject- the College of Bishops. at Jacksons Point to worship, listen matter experts who bring local The volunteers came away from Bishop Andrew Asbil with Heather Steeves, the diocese’s former Volunteer and generate recommendations knowledge and boundless enthu- the weekend renewed, hopeful Management Consultant and current member of the volunteer corps. from the field. siasm to their assignments. They and committed to think outside The diocese boasts a volunteer help parishes tackle changing the box. As one volunteer put it. the busyness we get involved in, you don’t know one of the volun- corps of more than 75 trained demographics and have pledged “I feel like I am part of a family of and remember to seek ye first the teers, please contact the Diocesan coaches and volunteers from all to continue working on aspects volunteers, inspired to be more kingdom of God.” Volunteer Resources Coordinator, walks of life. They come from all where they can make a difference. effective.” The closing words, from Do you know anyone who would Elizabeth McCaffrey, at emccaf- corners of the diocese and from Bishop Asbil’s opening address the sermon by volunteer Val Whal- be a good stewardship or congre- [email protected]. every size of parish. Last year, they introduced four words that high- ley, encouraged those present “to gational development volunteer provided over 2,400 hours of unpaid light his vision for the diocese: listen for the Shepherd’s voice in – maybe even you? Any of the Sharron Lamour and Kirk professional consultancy to 200 creation, diversity, discipleship everything you do. Try to look volunteer corps members would Vandezande are members of the parishes. Working closely with the and mission. Bishop Asbil and beyond the processes we use and be delighted to chat with you. If diocese’s volunteer corps. Orillia BRIEFLY Subscription deadline church pushed back The deadline for re-subscribing to honours the diocesan and national newspapers, The Anglican and Anglican Journal, has been moved to Oct. Sir Sam 31. Readers who haven’t already done so need to re-subscribe by that date to continue to receive ORILLIA is well known for its diver- the print versions of the papers. sity of summer music festivals, The original deadline was the end farm-to-table events and celebra- of June. Readers are being asked tory parades. Sunday, June 23 to re-subscribe so that the papers’ was no exception. After months subscription list is updated and of planning, St. James, Orillia cost-effective. To re-subscribe, hosted an historic commemoration call the Anglican Journal at 1-866- of Sir Sam Steele, the Northwest 333-0959 and leave a message that Mounted Police officer and army includes your name, address and veteran who was born in Medonte Clergy walk at the head of the parade with police and military personnel. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GOLLINGER phone number, or visit www.an- Township in 1848 and baptized in glicanjournal.com/yes. St. James more than 100 years ago. Commendation for her ongoing in tribute during the service and with the church bells ringing, and The Rev. Colin Bowler, interim work in support of veterans, sang offered a prayer of blessing for the ended 30 minutes later at the Royal Ed Broadbent to priest-in-charge of St. James, wel- O Canada in three languages (Cree, bronze plaque to mark the occa- Canadian Legion with a reception comed uniformed guests from French and English) while signing sion. Alan Cooper, a member of for all participants. speak at church CFB Borden, the Royal Canadian for the hearing impaired. Bishop the choir, played Amazing Grace Thanks go to Bishop Poole, all Former NDP leader Ed Broad- Mounted Police, The Grey and Philip Poole, a retired bishop of the on the bagpipes during the reces- parade participants, the organ- bent will be the main speaker at Simcoe Foresters, the Ontario diocese, officiated at the service. sional. Sir Sam, who died in 1919, izing committee and Jacqueline “Celebrating Those Who Stood Provincial Police, the Lord Strath- Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton was portrayed by local actor Mike Soczka for a memorable event. with Japanese Canadians,” a pot- cona Horse (Royal Canadians), attended and Mayor Steve Clarke Beresford. In place of a traditional luck event at Holy Trinity, Trinity the Orillia Royal Canadian Legion proclaimed June 23 as Sir Sam sermon, he spoke about his life Square, Toronto, on Oct. 5 begin- and the 1st Orillia Scouts. Guest Steele day in Orillia. during the gold rush and later in Submitted by the Communica- ning at 5 p.m. All are invited. For vocalist Jean Miso, a recipient of The RCMP chaplain, the Rev. the Boer War. tions Ministry of St. James, more information, contact: Joy the Minister of Veterans Affairs Gerry McMillan, laid a wreath A parade began at St. James, Orillia. Kogawa, [email protected]. September 2019 NEWS TheAnglican 9

CELEBRATION Christ Church, Deer Park’s Church on Tap community celebrates Pride month on June 14 with a Eucharist, followed by a drag show in the parish hall. Clockwise from top right: drag performer Carlotta Carlisle reads the gospel during the service; the Rev. Molly Finlay celebrates the Eucharist, accompanied by Lyds Keesmaat- Walsh; Deb Whalen-Blaize sings and plays the guitar; the Rev. Dawn Leger and others sing ‘We Belong’ by Pat Benatar; the Rev. Canon Cheryl Palmer, incumbent of Christ Church, thanks the performers and organizers. Church on Tap is a gathering at the church on the fourth Friday of every month, featuring a Eucharist followed by snacks and beverages. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON Compassion training Call for Provincial Synod 2021 Nominations produces results The Nominating Committee of the Diocese of Toronto is calling for nominations for Provincial Synod 2021. All voting members of Diocesan Synod are entitled to make nominations of any Continued from Page 1 voting members of Synod. The election will take place at the 159th Regular Session of Synod on calling security. Third, she focuses to local businesses is a practical November 8 and 9, 2019. on resources in the vicinity, includ- way for the Church to be a witness ing Redeemer’s outreach program, in the neighbourhood. “I think it’s The next Session of Provincial Synod will take place in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, hosted by the called The Common Table, which really exciting. How often do you Diocese of Algoma in the fall of 2021. provides meals, counselling and hear of a church teaching a bank? Provincial Synod meets every three years and the term of office is for three years beginning at activities. It’s such a great way to be present Provincial Synod 2021. Nominees to Provincial Synod will be required to remain a member of She says trained staff can make a with our neighbours.” big difference in the lives of home- The workshop might also change the Synod of the Diocese of Toronto for the duration of their term, they must be willing and able less and marginalized people. “If people’s impression of the Church, to attend all meetings of Provincial Synod, and must be willing to serve on a sub-committee we can train people and places to she says. “Sometimes churches or working group should they be asked or elected to do so. Expenses incurred are covered be compassionate, engaging and that do large outreach can be seen according to diocesan policy. human – that’s a great outcome. If as a sore spot in the neighbour- The Nominating Committee is requesting that nominations be submitted by September 24, people are treated well, they might hood, like they’re dragging in the access a service that takes them to riff-raff, but in fact those places 2019 at 12:00 noon to the Secretary of Synod. Nominations must be submitted using the the next level of stability.” are alleviating a lot of the issues Nomination Form which can be found on our homepage at www.toronto.anglican.ca. Her connection with the bank that would otherwise be on the For further information you may contact Pamela Boisvert, Secretary of Synod, 416- 363-6021 has already produced results. Not street. This is another way of show- ext. 231 (1-800-668-8932). only did the training go well, but ing that we are a strong, positive the staff volunteered at The Com- presence. We are an asset to our mon Table for a day and donated communities, and we have a lot of $1,000. The bank has also expressed skill that benefits the businesses interest in doing some fundraising in the neighbourhood.” for The Common Table and bring- She says the bank didn’t have ing in donated clothing in the fall. a problem with the fact that she “It’s been a great partnership,” comes from a church. “Sometimes I Diocese of Toronto says Ms. Hocking. “It’s still in the think that’s more of a Church worry Anglican Church of Canada infancy stage but we’re definitely than an outside worry. Sometimes partners in a whole different kind we make a big deal of that, but if we of way than I’ve seen with some just be us and do the work, I think other partnerships.” we’d be surprised at how welcome She says providing the training the world is for us to be present.” Recycle The Anglican. GIVE IT TO A FRIEND. 10 TheAnglican NEWS September 2019 Students start holidays at church Executive director Event shows to retire kids, parents ANGELA Hantoumakos, the diocese’s ‘we care,’ Executive Director, has decided to retire at the end of September. A keen cyclist, she says she is look- says priest ing forward to spending more time with her family ON the last day of school in June, and getting out about 60 students from King Albert on her bike. Public School in Lindsay headed “I’ve loved over to St. Paul, Lindsay for a couple working for the hours of games and refreshments Church,” she before starting their summer holi- says. “It’s been days. The outdoor celebration was a privilege to hosted by St. Paul’s and four other work with the local churches. College of Bish- “It was a way to celebrate the end ops, the staff Angela of school and say to the families of and so many Hantoumakos the children that the churches are dedicated clergy here for you, we care about you, and and parishioners. But I’ve been feel- we’re available to talk about God Students, parents and volunteers enjoy ing for a while now that it’s time to and faith if you want to,” said the the festivities outside St. Paul, Lindsay. change gears, and now seems like Rev. Dr. Warren Leibovitch, incum- At right, volunteers get ready to provide the right time to do it.” bent of St. Paul’s. “It’s also a way lunch. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ST. PAUL, The diocese’s Executive Director for families can get to know who we LINDSAY has oversight of all the adminis- are and be a little less intimidated trative and program functions of about coming into the church and help defray the costs. the Diocesan Centre, including checking us out.” Mr. Leibovitch said the celebra- administration, archives, commu- King Albert, located behind the tion was both an outreach initiative nications, congregational develop- church, is considered an inner-city and an ecumenical opportunity. ment, finance, human resources, school and many of the families “Coming together as a group of property resources, stewardship are dependent on some form of churches is always good for show- development and social justice social assistance. The kids, from ing that we’re in solidarity and we and advocacy. Kindergarten to Grade 6, were want to do something positive for Since joining the diocese in 2017, accompanied by their parents to the community, that we’re available Ms. Hantoumakos has worked on the celebration. to people. This event allows us to several major initiatives. She has The event featured a barbe- have direct contact with families developed and facilitated a process cue, a bouncy castle, games and that we don’t normally see.” to help the diocese make strategic “summer survival kits” for the It’s the second year that St. Paul’s decisions about church proper- kids that included sunscreen and has hosted the end-of-school cele- Mr. Leibovitch said the parents holding an event in the fall at St. ties. She has also worked with the toothpaste. Volunteers from the bration. The other Lindsay churches were happy with the event. “They Paul’s to welcome the children Governance and Decision-Making churches helped out, bringing the taking part were Bethel Church, were very grateful that the church- back to school. For the past several Working Group to propose changes total number of people to about 140. Centre Church, Cambridge Street es would think about them and years, the church has been hosting to the diocese’s governance struc- St. Paul’s received a $500 grant from Baptist Church and People’s Full their children.” Christmas and Easter events for ture that would make its decision- the Trent-Durham Area Council to Gospel Church. The churches are thinking about the kids. making more efficient and focused on strategic initiatives. Ms. Hantou- makos will be succeeded by Rob Saffrey, the Director of Operations and Finance at St. James Cathe- dral. Mr. Saffrey is no stranger to Rob Saffrey the diocese, having started as its comptroller in 1992 and eventually becoming its Director of Finance before moving to the cathedral in 2008. He will start at the diocese in early October. Mr. Saffrey worked for Bishop Asbil when he was the dean of the cathedral from 2016 to 2018 and The Rev. Theadore Hunt, incumbent of St. Stephen’s, with Cynthia Knight, Velma Tucker says that played a big part in his and Carmen Carty. At right, church members and neighbours enjoy the food and decision to accept the job at the activities. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON diocese. “I really like Andrew’s vision for the Church and for the diocese. He is committed to the things that need to happen to help Cultures celebrated the Church at this time.” Bishop Asbil says he is looking ST. Stephen, Downsview held its ing and a bouncy castle for the forward to working with Mr. Saffrey annual Cultures Festival and Par- kids. “The festival allows us to again. “Rob brings a tremendous ish Fair on June 29. The cultures showcase the various cultures amount of experience and knowl- of many lands were represented, within our parish and community, edge of the Church. I’m delighted including Antigua and Barbuda, and to reach out to welcome our that he will be joining us.” Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Ghana, friends, neighbours and local busi- Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Nige- nesses in Downsview,” says the Follow the Diocese on ria, Trinidad and Tobago, Sierra Rev. Theadore Hunt, incumbent. Leone, and St. Vincent and the “It also enables us to raise funds to Facebook, Twitter Grenadines. There was also a support and continue the work of and YouTube. lively Junkanoo performance, the parish in our outreach among To connect, visit music, delicious food, face paint- our neighbours.” www.toronto.anglican.ca September 2019 AnglicanClassifieds 11

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Trinity College School, Port Hope 28.FOR St. Mary SALE Magdalene, Schomberg Sept. 11 & 25, Oct. 9 & 23, Nov. 6 director, Clement Carelse, will dis- 14. The Order of the Holy Cross FOR SALE & 20; Dec. 4 & 18. Admission is cuss the life of Sir David Willcocks FOR SEPTEMBER 15. Bishop Jenny Andison For collectors or home use free but a free-will offering will (1919-2015), whom he knew while 1. Bishop’s Youth Ministry Team 16. Havergal College, Toronto Steuben fine crystal glassware; be accepted. at King’s College, Cambridge, at 2. Citizens for Public Justice 17. Chaplains to the Retired Clergy of individual pieces in original flannels. SEPT. 22 - Rock Eucharist, featuring St. Olave, Bloor Street and Win- 3. Teachers and Students the Diocese Several designs including: pitcher, the music of Pink Floyd, 7 p.m., dermere Avenue, Toronto. 4. Bishop Strachan School, Toronto 18. Parish of Georgina sterling stirrer, cocktail shaker, Church of the Redeemer, Bloor OCT. 5 – “Celebrating Those Who 5. Holy Trinity School, Richmond Hill 19. St. Paul, Newmarket Floret bowl. Also 6 demi-tasse Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. Stood with Japanese Canadians,” 6. Royal St. George’s College School, 20. St. Stephen, Maple cups and saucers; reproduction SEPT. 29 - Bach Vespers, BWV 130: 5-9 p.m., Holy Trinity, Trinity Toronto 21. Trinity Church, Aurora of service made for Queen Mary. Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, 7 Square, Toronto. Ed Broadbent will 7. School Chaplains 22. Holland Deanery Paragon bone china, England 905-337-0600 p.m., Church of the Redeemer, Bloor be the main speaker at a potluck 8. The Sisterhood of St John the Divine 23. All Saints, King City Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. event where many redress rallies 9. St. Clement’s School, Toronto 24. Christ Church, Holland Landing OCT. 5 - As part of its 150th anni- and actions were initiated during 10. Lakefield College School 25. Christ Church, Kettleby 29. The Primate’s World Relief and versary celebrations, St. Thomas, the 1980s as the call for redress was 26. Christ Church, Roches Point 11. The Postulants of the Diocese Development Fund Brooklin is presenting a Harvest underway. Other speakers include 27. St. James the Apostle, Sharon 12. Kingsway College School, Toronto 30. St. George, (Clarke) Newcastle Concert at 7 p.m. featuring well- former MP John Brewin, who will known tenor John McDermott. speak of his father Andrew Brewin. Tickets are available through the For more information, contact Joy IN MOTION Andrew by-the-Lake, Toronto, church office, 905-655-3883. Kogawa, [email protected]. July 1. Second Phase - Parish Selection OCT. 5 – “Grace in the Moment: Appointments • The Rev. Eileen Steele, Committee (receiving names via Reflections upon grief, faith and • The Rev. James Liu, Associate Incumbent, Parish of Penetan- Area Bishop): Sales pastoral care.” Lay pastoral visitors Priest, St. James Cathedral, guishene and Waubaushene, • Christ Church, Stouffville are invited to attend this workshop with pastoral oversight of July 1. • St. Christopher, Richmond Hill NOV. 9 – Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., fea- with the Rev. Max Woolaver, explor- Mandarin Ministries, May 7. • The Rev. Dan Graves, Associ- (Associate Priest) turing bake table, cafe, gift gallery, ing the intersection of grief, faith • The Rev. Dawn Leger, Priest- ate Priest, Trinity, Aurora, • St. John, York Mills (Associate knitting, collectables, jewellery, and ministry. To register, contact in-Charge, St. John, West Aug. 15. Priest) books and more, St. Joseph of Naza- the Rev. Canon Joanne Davies, Toronto, June 15. • The Rev. Liska Stefko, As- reth, 290 Balmoral Dr., Brampton. [email protected]. • The Rev. Johanna Pak, Assis- sociate Priest, St. Clement, Celebration of NOV. 23 - Annual Christmas Bazaar, 9 OCT. 18 - Evening Prayer at 6 p.m., tant Curate, St. Mary Magda- Eglinton, Aug. 15. New Ministry a.m. to 2 p.m., St. James the Apostle, followed by light supper and an lene, Toronto, July 1. • The Rev. Karen Isaacs, As- St. James Cathedral 3 Cathedral Rd., Brampton, featur- illustrated talk on India by Debbie • The Ven. Stephen Vail, Dean sociate Priest, St. Paul, Bloor • The Rev. Canon Stephen Vail, ing a lunch of homemade soups, Cowling, including slides of the Taj of Toronto and Rector of St. Street, Sept. 1. Dean of Toronto and Rector of sandwiches and dessert, a silent Mahal, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, a James Cathedral, July 28. • The Rev. Julie Burn, Incum- St. James Cathedral, Sept. 8 at auction, an art sale, handmade jew- tiger safari and Goa’s beaches and • The Rev. Canon Steven Macki- bent, Church of the Resurrec- 4:30 p.m. elry, vendors with many different churches, at St. Olave, Bloor Street son (Diocese of Montreal), tion, Toronto, Aug. 1. items for Christmas, and bake table. and Windermere Avenue, Toronto. Incumbent, Redeemer, Bloor • The Rev. Jonathan Turtle, York-Credit Valley OCT. 18-19 - Riverdale Art Show and St., Aug. 1. Incumbent, the Parish of Crai- • The Rev. Dawn Leger, Priest- Sale at St. Barnabas, 361 Danforth • The Rev. Bradley Smith, In- ghurst & Midhurst, Aug. 1. in-Charge, St. John, West Workshops & Gatherings Ave., Toronto. More than 22 local terim Priest-in-Charge, Parish • The Rev. Lesley Barclay, Toronto, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. artists with over 200 original art of Belmont, May 1. Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. • The Rev. Jeff Stone, Incum- SEPT. 13 - Evening Prayer at 6 p.m., pieces. Opening night with recep- • The Rev. Canon Anthony Jem- George, Grafton, Sept. 15. bent, St. Jude, Bramalea followed by a light supper and a tion is on Oct. 18 from 6-9 p.m. mott, Commissary to the Area North, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. talk at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Alex- Continues Oct. 19th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bishop for Trent-Durham, May Area Bishop’s Direct • The Rev. Jacqueline Daley, andra Pohlod, the curate at St. OCT. 19 - Girls Night Out at St. Dun- 16. Appointment Process Priest-in-Charge, St. Margaret, Olave, Swansea, on private prayer stan of Canterbury, 56 Lawson Rd., • The Rev. Steven Smith, • St. Hilda, Fairbank New Toronto, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. throughout history, at St. Olave, Scarborough. Doors open at 5:30 Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. Bloor Street and Windermere Av- p.m. Tickets are $50. Dinner, live John, Lakefield, May 21. Vacant Incumbencies York-Scarborough enue, Toronto. This is the first in and silent auctions, and entertain- • The Rev. Richard Webb, Clergy from outside the diocese • The Rev. Canon Steven Macki- a four-part series. ment. Proceeds split 50/50 with Interim Priest-in-Charge, with the permission of their son, Incumbent, Redeemer, SEPT. 21 - Scarborough Steeple- UOIT Cardiovascular Research. Incarnation, Aug. 1. bishop may apply through the Bloor St., Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. chase Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. to Advance ticket sales only through • The Rev. Lee McNaughton, Diocesan Executive Assistant, 3 p.m., awards ceremony 4-6 p.m. church office, 416-283-1844. VISA Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. Mrs. Mary Conliffe. Conclusions Co-ordinated with Grace Church accepted. Ninian, Scarborough and St. • The Rev. Sean Davidson con- Scarborough. Proceeds to support OCT. 27 - Choral Evensong for St. John the Divine, Scarborough, First Phase - Parish Selection cluded his ministry at Church PWRDF. Open to all (minors must Simon and St. Jude at 4:30 p.m., Aug. 1. Committee in Formation of the Resurrection, Toronto be accompanied by a guardian). followed by Pumpkin High Tea, • The Rev. Deborah Wilson, (not yet receiving names): on May 31 to take up a new For more informatin, contact Holy during which St. James Cathedral’s Chaplain, Bishop Strachan • Incarnation, Toronto ministry appointment with the Trinity, Guildwood, 416-261-9503. music director, Robert Busiakie- School, Aug. 19. • St. Margaret in-the-Pines, Diocese of Fredericton. SEPT. 28 - Liturgy Canada presents wicz, will discuss his life in music • The Rev. Carol Friesen, As- Toronto • The Rev. Naomi Miller con- “God Sends Us in Mission,” the as composer, conductor and tenor, sociate Priest, All Saints, • St. Martin, Bay Ridges cluded her ministry at the fifth event in its Renewing Lit- including his early years in Vienna, Sherbourne St., June 24. • Parish of Fenelon Falls Church of the Evangelists, urgy series, at All Saints Lutheran Stratford, London and at King’s • The Rev. Geoff Lloyd, Interim • Parish of Lakefield New Tecumseth on Aug. 4 to Anglican Church in Guelph. This College, Cambridge, at St. Olave, Priest-in-Charge, All Saints, • All Saints, Whitby take up a new ministry ap- conference will help to restore the Bloor Street and Windermere Av- Whitby, June 28. • Church of the Evangelists, pointment in the Diocese of Sending as an essential act in the enue, Toronto. • The Rev. David Howells, New Tecumseth Niagara. Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. • St. Paul, Newmarket Continued on Page 12 Visit our website at www.toronto.anglican.ca 12 TheAnglican NEWS September 2019

CRICKET FESTIVAL Nine teams and their fans participate in the third annual Anglican Church Cricket Festival in Brampton on June 15. St. Peter, Erindale beat St. Bede, Scarborough, 114-81 in the final to win the tournament. Teams from Trinity, Streetsville, St. Jude, Brampton, St. James the Apostle, Brampton, Holy Family, Heart Lake (Brampton), St. Margaret in-the-Pines, Scarborough, St. Joseph of Nazareth, Brampton and St. Thomas à Beckett, Erin Mills South, also took part. Clockwise from top right: the team from St. Peter, Erindale hoists the winner’s trophy; Lucky Liyahage of St. James, Brampton shows off his team’s new jerseys; St. Peter’s bowler delivers; providing and enjoying the music; St. Joseph of Nazareth supporters cheer. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON New president seeks ways to rejuvenate ACW

BY STUART MANN and individu- and emotional support – makes passionate and a good shepherd,” on top of things. We are thankful als provide a a big difference,” she says. “The she says. “She was very kind when and privileged that she guided us ENID Corbett, ODT, the new presi- wide range of ACW also gives you a core group sharing her knowledge and put in for so many years. Her leadership dent of the diocesan Anglican services, from with whom to do your Christian many hours late at night to keep will be missed.” Church Women, is already looking supporting service. You’re not alone.” for her successor. food banks and As president of the diocesan Ms. Corbett, who took over the providing com- ACW, Ms. Corbett will chair its reins of the organization in April, munity lunches board meetings, represent the would like to see a younger woman to looking after board when requested at parish In Motion step into the role when her term chancel lin- ACW events and represent the Continued from Page 11 expires in 2022 – or sooner, if pos- ens and rais- ACW at Diocesan Council and sible. ing money for Synod. She will also liaise with Relinquishments funeral was held at St. John the “I consider myself an in-between needy causes. Enid Corbett, ODT the presidents of other diocesan • The Rev. Simon Davis has Evangelist, Havelock on July 3. president,” she says. At the diocesan ACWs in Canada and attend the voluntarily relinquished the Ms. Corbett’s succession plan level, the ACW annual national conference. exercise of ministry as priest in • The Ven. Gordon Finney died is part of a wider effort to engage raises awareness of social issues She brings a lot of experience the Anglican Church of Canada on July 23. Ordained in 1979, he younger women in the ACW. The that affect women and children. It to the position. She joined the as of April 3. served as assistant curate at group has seen its membership also provides funds to groups and diocesan ACW’s finance commit- St. Paul, Bloor Street, incum- decline and age over the past few individuals, including the Council tee in 1997 and served two terms Retirement bent of the Parish of Elmvale, decades and is exploring ways to of the North and women who are as the organization’s treasurer. • The Rev. Dr. John Stephenson’s incumbent of St. Peter, Carlton reverse that. studying for ordination or going She is currently a diocesan volun- last Sunday at St. John the Street, incumbent of St. John “I’ve started my own questing, on mission trips. teer, helping churches with their Divine, Scarborough was July the Evangelist, Peterborough, asking women, how can the ACW Ms. Corbett says the organiza- finances. She was a member of 28. Archdeacon of Trent-Durham, help you grow in your spirituality tion’s most important function is to the diocese’s treasury board and and interim priest-in-charge and affirm your gifts and provide provide support and fellowship to sits on Wycliffe College’s finance Death of St. Timothy, North Toronto. opportunities for you?” she says. other women. She’s been a member committee. In her parish, she has • The Rev. A. David Wainwright He retired with his wife Adele “We’re going to need out-of-the- of Holy Trinity, Thornhill’s ACW been a churchwarden and is chair died on June 25. Ordained to Vancouver in 2016, where he box ideas, and that means talking since 1970 and has seen countless of the cemetery committee. deacon and priest in 1978, he occasionally served at Christ to out-of-the-box thinkers.” examples of that over the years. She succeeds Anita Gittens, served as assistant curate at Church Cathedral and provided Even though its membership is “When you have major life ODT, who served as diocesan ACW the Parish of Cavan-Manvers, supply service in the Diocese of smaller, the ACW is still an active events, like the loss of a spouse president for 11 years. She says Ms. incumbent of the Parish of Bel- New Westminster. His funeral and vital organization, she says. or a child, having that support Gittens’s leadership was inspiring. mont and St. Alban, Peterbor- was held at Christ Church At the parish level, ACW groups behind you – both the spiritual “Anita was knowledgeable, com- ough, and retired in 1989. His Cathedral on Aug. 14.