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TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca FEBRUARY 2019 Installation begins new era Bishop Asbil becomes chief pastor

BY STUART MANN

WITH three knocks on the door of St. James Cathedral with his crozier, Bishop Andrew Asbil ushered in a new era in the Diocese of Toronto. Admitted into the cathedral by the assembled clergy and laity, Bishop Asbil was then installed as the 12th Bishop of Toronto, making him the chief pastor of Canada’s most populous Anglican diocese. The cathedral was filled to ca- pacity for the two-hour service, held on Jan. 13. It was streamed live on the internet and watched by people across the diocese and around the world. During the investiture, held near the beginning of the service, Bishop Asbil received the diocesan crozier. He then placed his hand on a Bible and made a solemn promise and declaration to fulfill the responsi- bilities and obligations of the office of the Bishop of Toronto and to be a faithful shepherd to the flock of Christ. He was then escorted to the ca- thedra, the seat of the bishop, and installed there. Afterwards, he was presented to the congregation, which responded with sustained applause. Archbishop Anne Germond, the metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario and the Bishop of Algoma, was the presiding cel- Clockwise from top: Bishop Andrew Asbil receives the diocesan crozier from ebrant. Archbishop Colin Johnson, representatives of Synod; water from the diocese’s four episcopal areas is the 11th Bishop of Toronto who poured into the baptismal font; Bishop Asbil blesses the city and the diocese; retired on Dec. 31, participated in Bishop Asbil hugs Bishop Kevin Robertson, Bishop Riscylla Shaw and Bishop the service, as did the diocese’s four Jenny Andison after the service. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON suffragan bishops. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, the Primate of the Anglican French, Swahili and Spanish. about baptism, transformation and Church of Canada, and other bish- Bishop Asbil spoke about inclu- change, encouraging churches to ops also took part. sion in his sermon. “In a time of “knock on doors” and be present After Bishop Asbil’s investiture transition, you’re probably think- in their neighbourhoods, trusting and installation, the service con- ing will there be room for me, will that God will provide. “My brothers tinued with readings, prayers and there be a place for me, if I am and sisters, walk with me and I will the celebration of the Eucharist. part of the LGBTQ2 community, if walk with you. And let us together At the end of the service, Bishop I’m progressive, if I’m evangelical walk with the one who created us, Asbil returned to the cathedral’s or conservative, if I’m an Anglo- redeemed us and sets us free.” doors to bless the City of Toronto Catholic, if English is not my first After the sermon, liturgical danc- and the diocese. tongue? Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. My ers and four people brought water One of the themes of the service pledge as your bishop is to walk from the traditional four directions newal of their baptismal covenant. to spiritual to rock. The music was inclusion. The Indigenous land with you, not some of you but all and the diocese’s four episcopal The asperges was accompanied was provided by the cathedral’s acknowledgment was said in Cree by of you… We need all to be a part areas to the baptismal font for the by “Wade in the Water,” a moving choirs, musicians from Church of the Rev. Canon Andrew Wesley, and of this journey.” asperges, the rite of sprinkling the spiritual song. The music during the Redeemer, Bloor St., and the prayers were offered in Cantonese, He ended his sermon by speaking congregation with holy water in re- the service ranged from traditional Nathaniel Dett Chorale of Toronto.

WHAT’S REALLY OUR MESSAGE? – SEE PAGE 5 2 TheAnglican ARCHBISHOP’S RETIREMENT February 2019 Portrait, anthem among surprises at celebration

BY STUART MANN named the Johnson Boardroom in thanksgiving for Archbishop John- ON the walls of the Diocesan Centre son’s four decades of service to the hang pictures of all the Bishops of diocese. It is the largest meeting Toronto since Bishop John Stra- room at the Diocesan Centre and chan, the founder of the diocese. provides space for many groups. A new addition to this select group “I am deeply honoured that Ali- is a painted portrait of Archbishop son Knight and Rod Barr have Colin Johnson, who retired on Dec. given this gift in honour of Alison’s 31. It is the first painted portrait of father,” said Archbishop Johnson. a Bishop of Toronto since Bishop “That it will hang in the diocesan Derwyn Owen in 1947. boardroom, now renamed in my The portrait was unveiled at a honour, is a double blessing.” retirement celebration for Arch- In addition to the painting, a new bishop Johnson at St. James Cathe- anthem was created in recognition dral on Dec. 15. Anglicans from all of Archbishop Johnson’s love of parts of the diocese joined Toronto music. The anthem, composed Mayor John Tory and other digni- by organist Matthew Larkin, is taries at the event to express their called “Strengthen for Service” thanks and appreciation to him. and uses the text from Matthew With the newly unveiled portrait are, from left, artist Gregory Furmanczyk, Chancellor Clare Burns, Archbishop Colin and Archbishop Johnson said the por- 25:37-40. The anthem was sung for Ellen Johnson, Alison Knight and Rod Barr. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON trait took him totally by surprise. the first time by the cathedral’s “It was painted from a photograph, choir during Evensong, held after “You’ve planted seeds of love and find faith. If you hold it in a different I don’t think I would be as happy. so I had no idea that it was being the celebration. hope in your advocacy to which we light, you can see the whimsy and After 41 years, I would do this all done,” he said. “It’s a beautiful The portrait’s unveiling and the can all aspire,” she said. “You’ve the humour and the good nature, over again. The joy in ministry representation and I am happy announcement of the new anthem performed your service joyfully but also a man who deeply loves is profound and deep, and while the artist generously carved off a were just two of many surprising and faithfully. Your advocacy for this Church.” there are occasions when I pull few pounds!” and delightful moments at the the marginalized demonstrates He added: “We are so grateful to my hair out and get frustrated, I The portrait, showing Arch- three-hour celebration, which in- your commitment to helping our you. The shoes you have left behind remember that initial call of joy bishop Johnson in a relaxed and cluded a reception line, a cake in the most vulnerable.” are massive. I will do my very best and gladness, to be able to serve approachable pose, was painted shape of the cathedral and reflec- Bishop Andrew Asbil, who be- to try to fill them.” the people of God in such a huge by Gregory Furmanczyk, a noted tions by Mayor Tory, Lieutenant came the Bishop of Toronto on Archbishop Johnson was joined range of ways.” Canadian artist whose works hang Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Jan. 1, reflected on how the portrait by his wife Ellen and their three He said he was humbled that on Parliament Hill and in Queen’s Deputy Premier Christine Elliott showed various sides of Archbishop grown children and grandchildren people had given up their Saturday Park. It was a gift from Alison and Thomas Cardinal Collins of Johnson. “If you hold it in a par- at the celebration and the Even- afternoon, often travelling many Knight and Rod Barr, long-time the Archdiocese of Toronto. ticular light, you might just see the song that followed. Archbishop miles, to attend the celebration. friends of the diocese and life mem- Mayor Tory praised Archbishop patience of a man who has tried Johnson’s brother and his wife also “I am incredibly honoured by the bers of the Bishop’s Company. Ms. Johnson for his advocacy on behalf to keep the Church together – but attended, along with many close gifts I’ve received today, but what Knight was the diocese’s chief ad- of the poor and marginalized, say- deeper still of a shepherd who friends and colleagues. Clergy, I’m most deeply grateful for is your ministrative officer from 2003 to ing he had made Toronto a better has created a gracious pasture lay people and staff also attended. presence,” he said. 2009 and the donation was made place to live. “Your advocacy has for a flock to dwell in, so that our “It is a privilege and an honour to Many came to express their in memory of her father, Donald been exemplary – quiet, respectful differences do not consume us but have served this great diocese for thanks and appreciation. “I think John Knight, a devout churchman and informed,” he said. “You have make us better, deeper and richer. 41 years, and also to have served what Archbishop Johnson has who died last year. respected the diversity of this city, If you hold it in a different light, it as the Bishop of Moosonee and done for the diocese is beyond The painting now hangs in the focusing on making it inclusive.” speaks of a man with deep faith, Metropolitan of the province,” he measure,” said the Rev. Canon Joan Diocesan Centre’s boardroom, re- Ms. Elliott echoed his words: leading in a time when it’s hard to said, addressing the gathering. Cavanaugh-Clark, the incumbent “I’ve said numerous times that had of the Parish of Minden-Kinmount. I decided to do something different, “He’s brought a very diverse and YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & Continued on Page 3 CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. (NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-PROFIT)

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FESTIVE OCCASION St. James Cathedral was the setting for Archbishop Colin Johnson’s retirement celebration and a service of Evensong that followed. Clockwise from top left: Bishop Philip Poole speaks from the cathedral’s pulpit; Archbishop Colin and Ellen Johnson with a grandchild; Bishop Andrew Asbil reflects on Archbishop Johnson’s portrait; Ellen Johnson receives flowers and applause; Mayor John Tory; a cake in the shape of the cathedral; Archbishop Johnson with well-wishers during the receiving line. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON

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Continued from Page 2 multicultural city together, staying Joanne Colbourne, ODT, a pa- tion, Archbishop Johnson said he DAVID MIREILLE CHRISTINA ASITHA STEPHEN graceful and poised as he works rishioner of All Saints, Kingsway was leaving the diocese in good FALLIS ASSELIN STELMACOVICH TENNEKOON HEGEDUS among the disadvantaged. He’s who has served on diocesan boards hands. “I’m very, very hopeful for CONDUCTOR SOPRANO MEZZOSOPRANO TENOR BASSBARITONE always making his clergy and the and committees, said he has a the future of the diocese. I think people around him feel they are “heart of gold” in terms of think- Bishop Asbil will be brilliant as the most important people to him. ing of others. “He’s a most humble our diocesan bishop. The Col- Tickets: $35 to $78 He always remembers your name, but gracious minister of the faith, lege of Bishops is strong and the who you are and how you are doing. and it’s been a privilege to have clergy and laity are enormously Call 416-408-0208 or purchase online His words of encouragement have him as our leader,” she said. gifted. God has truly blessed this at www.tmchoir.org always been an inspiration to me.” In an interview after the celebra- diocese.” 4 TheAnglican February 2019 4 TheAnglican COMMENTCOMMENT June 2017 WordsOur Faith-Our of gratitude, Hope wonder is changing and hopelives

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The feed- yond in the last seven years, over our regular Will he show us the way to must have been sleep deprived, bewildered prophets ached for home. Paul desired to 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. an early spring or six more and joy-filled. They must have wondered finish the race. Week by week, we embody ule of offerings to achieve a ence in peoples’ lives. We are a different diocese because of that. weeks of blessed snow, slush how their lives had changed, how their the faith and the longing that is in us when substantial goal and an indi- The Anglican Chaplaincy for the Canadian Yes, the money has helped us fund new min- Canon Stuart Mann: Editor and cold? It is important to remember hearts had expanded with love in ways we speak the memorial acclamation, Christ vidual appeal to each church family in the Forces elected its first full-time bishop to pro- istries, adapt old buildings, engage in new that Willie gets it right only about 40 per they could not have imagined. By the 40th has died, Christ is Risen, Christ will come 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 cent of the time. Flipping a coin offers you day, it all begins to sink in. By the 40th day, The Anglican knock at every one’s door and rouse the in- chaplains and their families, and to military Christ’sagain. name. More than that, though, it has better odds. Nevertheless, we anticipate you discover how a newborn can render Simeon helps us imagine the same when 135 Adelaide Street East habitants to devote a small portion of what personnel across the country. 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Council of the North and andwould commitment. see the Messiah with their own eyes. deThe Klerk campaign announced is now to officially the world concluded, that he AnglicanLike most Council parents of Indigenous of a newborn, Peoples they to WeLonging have succeededfor the Day in is remarkable part of our ways. Chris- butwould the releaseallocations Nelson continue Mandela and thefrom mission prison. The Anglican Church hold regional circles where clergy and lay While not every parish participated, the vast God invites us to share is still on our leaders could come together for mutual majority did – and achieved more than many doorsteps. As my first paragraph noted, this In the Anglican Communion: learning, support and refreshment. So far, 276 had thought possible. Some of the parishes was not the first financial campaign, nor will A global community of 70 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. A story woven into the quilt of Canada Archbishop of Canterbury: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Lambeth Palace, lack History Month is BISHOP’S OPINION “firsts.” He was the first black member of London, England SE1 7JU. celebrated in North Parliament, cabinet minister, and Lieuten- America and in some By Bishop Peter Fenty ant Governor for Ontario. Having served In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members other countries in Feb- in the Royal Canadian Air Force before B in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver ruary. It is believed that the attending law school, he held his seat for Island to Newfoundland and north to the precursorbroad of Black inviting History smile, They, their descendants, and new African- andfour engaging successive with elections persons before on the resigningstreet cor- to BISHOP’S OPINION Arctic Ocean. Month wasfirm “Negro handshake History and Canadians have made and continue to make nerserve or asdrop-in chair centre of the as Ontario he was Workers’ with persons Com- Week,” whichthe word was “welcome” started significantB contributionsY BISHOP PETER to FtheENTY development servingpensation in publicBoard. office. He served as chancellor of Primate: in 1926 in the United Statesare the by memories historian we of Canada. theOne University of the challenges of Guelph he forfaced a 15-year was the term, The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, A Church House, 80 Hayden St. Carter G. Woodsonhave andwhen the Angela Association and I first for quicklyThe list got of to African-Canadians the purpose of our meeting who have and Church’sexceeding position that of on any human of his sexuality. predecessors. While the Study of Negromet TerenceLife and Finlay, History. Bishop Mr. of askedmade ifinvaluable I was willing contributions to be considered to Canada as a is in officeIt is no he secret upheld that the there doctrine are andmany discipline African- Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 Tel: 416-924-9192 Woodson contendedToronto, that, in the“If asummer race has of no candidatelong! Harry for Jerome, executive a three-timeassistant and Olympian, ofCanadian the Church. members On leaving of the office, Anglican he officiated Church history, it has no1997. worthwhile I was beginning tradition, my min-it be- archdeacon.won the bronze The medalposition in had the become100-metre vacant race inof aCanada same-gender who have marriage, made, forand which continue he had to In the Diocese of Toronto: comesistry as a the negligible incumbent factor of St. in Joseph the thought of of whenin 1964; Archdeacon there is now Colin an Johnsonawards ceremonywas elected tomake, be disciplined invaluable by contributions his diocesan bishop,to the life who and A community of 254 congregations in 210 theNazareth, world, Bramalea. and it stands in danger of being suffragannamed in bishop.his honour. I was Donovan surprised Bailey when hebe- waswitness once of his this archdeacon, Church. 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I witnessed in the field the of depth ingin lay the and diocese ordained in the leadership direction of roles being in morethe is home to many ethnic and language- based congregations, including African, tywas by a 1950,pleasure who to had engage learned with about him and it on have their a ofpolitics, his faith in andwhich his womenconcern have for every played parish a in welcomingfull life of our to those Church. who were vulnerable, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, travelssense of in the the pastoral United care States. and In support 1979, the he of-On- theleading diocese. role. He Rosemary showed compassion, Brown, confronted particu- marginalized,The story of voiceless Canada andhas inbeen the enrichedminority. by 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 tario Black History Society (OBHS), founded with racism and sexism, was the first black a story of a people that is not often taught 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- in 1978, petitioned the City of Toronto to female member of a provincial legislature and or passed on in schools. Many young aboriginal peoples in the country. havewith himFebruary as his proclaimedexecutive assistant Black History and andArchbishop the first woman Finlay wasto run very for disciplined leadership in ing,Canadians therefore, are to growing hear and up read having the very never com- Month.Archdeacon Interest of York. grew in the community and hisof a work. federal He party. worked Immigrating long hours andfrom paid Ja- at- plimentaryheard these reflections tales of human that many endeavour have shared and Bishop of Toronto: theI gotOBHS to know successfully Terry, as lobbied he was theaffectionate- federal tentionmaica, sheto detail, became thoroughly well known reading as a docu- politi- aboutsuccess. their It experiencesis important of that him. all He of exercised us take a The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil governmently called, when to Ihave became February a member declared of the asPos- ments,cal commentator letters or any and material activist, needed co-founding for servantthe time ministry and initiative throughout to learn his ordainedmore about 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: Black History Month. Following a motion in- the Vancouver Status of Women Council. our contribution to Canada, to share it with The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison troducedgave wise bycounsel Grenadian-born and offered thegood Hon. insight Jean in- deeplyBarbadian-born for the wider Anne Church Clare and Cools appreciated was the ample.others, I andwas toprivileged advocate and for honoured its inclusion to have in Augustine,to challenging the matters first black facing Canadian the Church. woman His thefirst importance black person of ecumenical to be appointed relationships. to the hadschools’ the opportunity curricula across to know our him nation. as my The bish- Trent-Durham: electedwas a calming to Parliament, voice and the a non-anxious Parliament pres-of SenateOne of of the Canada. qualities Haitian-born I admired aboutMichaëlle Terry op,story mentor of African-Canadians and friend. The Church is intricately has been The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw Canadaence. He officially offered strong recognized episcopal February leadership as wasJean his broke willingness many barriers, to make including time for people. her blessedwoven intoto have the hadquilt him of theas a Canadian faithful bishop. story. in the diocese, both pastorally and morally. He He made himself available to clergy and laity He will be missed and leaves a legacy of ex- York-Scarborough: Black History Month in December 1995. role as the first woman to be Secretary-Gen- There is an annual Diocesan Black His- The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson wasIt isa model believed of deep that faithMathieu and prayerfulDa Costa was whoeral neededof the Organisation to meet with internationalehim. I was often de la emplarytory Month leadership, service humility,held on the compassion last Sunday and thethoughtfulness, first black person and was to genuinely arrive in Canadaconcerned askedFrancophone. to join him She in was meetings appointed with Governorothers, profoundof February faith. at WeSt. Paul,are grateful Bloor Street,to his family and York-Simcoe: inabout the theearly well-being 1690s. He of served the clergy as a and translator laity andGeneral it was of evident Canada that by Queenhe always Elizabeth listened Il in-in formore having parishes shared in himour withdiocese the areChurch also and hold- The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty under his episcopal leadership. tently. Terry was a pastor, mentor, friend and assure them of our prayerful support. We give for French and Dutch traders and explor- 2005. The face of Viola Desmond, of Nova ing similar celebrations. Let us honour and The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. 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Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca February 2019 TheAnglican 5 COMMENTSYNOD Let’s reimagine how we use God’s house

n the interest of stew- THE STEWARD we should be maximizing the use of our Let’s imagine that parish council ardship, is it time to buildings to better proclaim the gospel meetings are not consumed by conver- rethink how we use By Peter Misiaszek and engage with our community. Church sations about declining revenue and Iour buildings? After of the Redeemer, Bloor St., for example, increasing costs for church maintenance. salaries for clergy and operates a meal kitchen throughout the Let’s imagine doing new ministry and administrative support, Church design has been remarkably week that attract hundreds of needy new outreach without worrying about the up-keep of buildings static for generations, if not centuries. people. This outreach effort strengthens having to replace the boiler or put a new is usually the biggest expense for our But is it still practical? Our use of pews the church community, helps define the roof on the church. These are possible churches. In fact, deferred maintenance makes it virtually impossible to employ parish’s mission and provides a valuable if we re-imagine how we use our church hangs like a millstone around the necks the nave for anything but worship. It ministry to people in need. buildings, establish new congregations of many in church leadership. Whether might be available for community prayer Can we imagine our churches as multi- or contemplate how we will connect with it’s replacing the roof, making the build- during the week if our church doors use facilities? Parts of our buildings our community. ing barrier-free, repaving the parking lot were open, but most are locked; the risk could be used as theatres, libraries, of- It is not far-fetched to think that a or renovating the kitchen, the costs of of theft or vandalism prohibits accessi- fice space, health centres and so on. We sanctuary can house three denomina- maintaining our physical plants are huge bility except if a volunteer or staff person could engage the community by welcom- tions, that basketball courts be set up and becoming more pressing. is present. ing young people to after-school pro- outdoors on church property, that the Most of our churches are single-use fa- The time has come for us to think long grams, study groups and fitness activi- hall is rented out as office space during cilities, and Sunday is their peak day for and hard about how we use our build- ties. If we removed our pews, community the week and that a blood donor clinic usage. During the rest of the week, the ings, with whom we share them, and the agencies could use the space to feed the uses the choir loft. church hall and meeting rooms may be frequency with which we use them. For hungry, operate drop-ins, organize yoga If we imagine that God’s church is used for Bible studies and service group all intents and purposes, a building that or fitness classes or any type of club. more than what we do on Sunday morn- gatherings; the Chancel Guild comes in experiences the bulk of its traffic only Our churches could be multi-denom- ings, then how we use our buildings can on Saturday to prepare for the Eucharist; on Sunday is not practical, especially inational. Many rural communities are be powerful examples of God’s enduring and the choir can be counted on to meet in an era of declining attendance and burdened by large church buildings that witness in our world. Seekers might not for practice on Thursday evening. The increasing capital expenditure. Can we serve declining populations. Why can’t just find God on Sunday: they might also majority of our churches are fitted with find a better way to be good stewards of we move in together? Why must the An- find the Holy One on Tuesday afternoon pews that are bolted to the floor, and the them? glican, United, Lutheran and Presbyte- at the blood donor clinic. altar is in a fixed location. Except for the By reusing or reimagining the use of rian Christians all have separate church music ministry – not including organs, our church buildings, I am not suggest- buildings that cost a fortune to heat in Peter Misiaszek is the director of the mind you – very little is portable in the ing that we convert churches into con- the winter and require significant day-to- diocese’s Stewardship Development main worship space. dominiums or theatres. My point is that day maintenance? department. What are we really communicating on social media?

BY THE REV. CANON “That’s where the young people are,” er, my wife, my two daughters and a first to the world, and to ourselves, when we DAVID HARRISON we tell ourselves about Facebook and cousin.) I quit because something was nig- get hooked on social media to promote Instagram. “We need to be relevant” we gling at me, and that something was what ourselves, our parishes and our diocese? he medium is the say, so we post pictures of ourselves and the message of the medium was and what To be sure, social media allows us, indi- message,” Cana- our parishes and our diocese to show how it was becoming – at least for me. It was vidually and collectively, to communicate dian philosopher busy and engaged we are, both to those becoming “look at me” and “look at what in a quick and relatively effortless way to TMarshall McLuhan who are in our pews and those who aren’t. I’m doing” and “look at what I’m willing hundreds, if not thousands, of people. And famously said. By which he We start to count “likes” and comments to do.” The scientists who talk about the I don’t doubt for a moment that our Face- meant that any new medium (or “exten- and followers, and believe we are being dopamine hit that comes with each “like” book and Instagram and Twitter accounts sion of ourselves,” as he defined the word) missional in spreading the good news of are right: it is satisfying. It’s great for the do some good. My parish continues to use ends up having unintended consequences Jesus Christ (or, at least, the good news ego. It’s a rush. all three (although, interestingly, I have that go beyond whatever message we are about ourselves and our ministry). I also stopped because of what I was never had someone tell me they have trying to convey. I’ve done it – in spades. Personally, I’ve seeing of the Church. It wasn’t generally come to check out our parish because of Prof. McLuhan, who died in 1980, wrote known what it is like to constantly be on my secular friends and acquaintances I social media. Our website – that’s a differ- long before the advent of social media the look-out for the clever observation saw falling into the “look at me” trap: it ent story.) and the internet, but I suspect he would or the witty remark that I could post on was my Church friends and acquaintanc- But still, what is the deep, embedded have a lot to say about these technologies Facebook, and then taken not-so-secret es and strangers who were doing it along- message of using social media to commu- and how the medium of social media in delight as the likes and comments have side me. Sometimes it felt competitive. nicate about ourselves and our ministry? its myriad forms (Facebook, Twitter and piled up. Once I even posted a photo of “I’ll match your cute children’s pageant Is it one of humility and service? Or is it Instagram, to name a few) has become the myself skating on a public rink in clerical with my even cuter children’s pageant.” one of competitiveness and self-absorp- message itself. Or to put it another way, collar, cassock and biretta, on the dare “I’ll match your full pews with my stuffed, tion? And is this technology still so young what the “message” is that we send when of a friend who said that I wouldn’t. And full pews.” I could feel the devil lurking that we haven’t yet had the time and we use social media to communicate to I’ve also rushed home after church to post behind my computer screen, wiggling his space to take stock of its effects on our our friends and strangers alike. dozens of pictures of something that has (or it is her?) little finger at me. C’mon, well-being? In churchland, it has become standard happened in my parish that morning. It David, strut your stuff! We know what we think our message is. practice for dioceses, bishops, parishes was fun, exhilarating and satisfying. Is it a gospel message? Is it the mes- But maybe – just maybe – the medium is and clergy to use social media to commu- But I’ve stopped. In fact, I’ve left Face- sage of the one who came not to be served getting in the way. nicate what they are up to. The audience book altogether. (Truth be told, I never but to serve? Is it the message of the one is both internal and external, with the did tweet, and my Instragram account is who humbled himself even to death on The Rev. Canon David Harrison is incum- emphasis usually placed on the external. followed by exactly five people: my moth- the cross? What is the message we send bent of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto. visit FaithWorks.ca 6 TheAnglican NEWS February 2019 Laity receive Order of the Diocese of Toronto Award honours outstanding service over the years

The Order of the Diocese of Toronto, an Sunday School coordinator, as well as on award created in 2013, honours members of parish selection committees, the altar the laity in the diocese who have given out- guild and outreach programs that serve standing service over a significant period the community. Using her professional of time in their volunteer ministry. We give talent in growth analysis and demographic thanks to God for the work and witness of studies, she has travelled across the coun- these faithful people who, in the exercise try to spend time learning and researching of their baptismal ministry, have demon- in order to serve the wider Church. strated that “their light shines, their works glorify.” In 2018, the recipients came from Bill Bradbury, ODT the following deaneries: Eglinton, Huro- St. Paul on-the-Hill, Pickering nia/Tecumseth, Mississauga, and Oshawa. Mr. Bradbury was nominated by St. Paul They were presented with their medallion on-the-Hill, Pickering for his work in at St. James Cathedral, Toronto, on Jan. 1. bringing the parish into the electronic age. As a result of his efforts, church services Ann Abraham, ODT and sermons are available online every St. James Cathedral, Toronto week, and he has produced several award- Mrs. Abraham was nominated by the winning videos on the life and programs Archbishop for her long-standing dedica- of the parish. A quiet, unassuming man, tion to the cathedral and the diocese. She he strives to put his God-given gifts to use has served on the board of Street to Trail, in his service, recognizing God’s guiding at the weekly Tuesday drop-in, was a lay hand in his life experiences. pastoral visitor to the Toronto Jail, and directed the York Group for many years. Chris Bunting, ODT A skilled and tactful director, she inspired Grace Church on-the-Hill, Toronto new women to take on more leadership Mr. Bunting was nominated by the and follow in her capable footsteps. Archbishop for his skill and expertise in communications. He has advised the Arch- Roy Allam, ODT bishop and the diocese’s Communications All Saints, Whitby department on a number of important Mr. Allam was nominated by All Saints, issues over the years. He serves on the Whitby for his unstinting service in a mul- board of trustees of the Awareness Foun- titude of roles, particularly for his work in dation, which provides education support managing the rebuilding of the parish after primarily to Christian children and youth the devastating fire in 2009. The hundreds in Syria and Iraq and promotes better of hours of work he devoted to the project, understanding of Middle East issues in the all while holding down a full-time job, saw West. Currently, he is a churchwarden at Members of the Order of the Diocese of Toronto gather with Bishop Andrew Asbil, the area bishops, clergy and laity on Jan. 1 at St. James Cathedral. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON All Saints rise like a phoenix from the ashes Grace Church on-the-Hill and a member of and resulted in the beautifully restored and the select vestry at St. Peter on-the-Rock, dedication to the parish ministry. Over the recently worked towards the founding improved sanctuary it has today. Stony Lake. past four years, St. Elizabeth’s has gone of the Uxbridge Gay-Straight Alliance. A through substantial development and chal- treasure to St. Paul’s, her positive and ac- Rosemary Athron, ODT Brendan Caldwell, ODT lenges, including church extension and a tive work ethic is exemplary to all. St. George, Fairvalley Messiah, Toronto generational transition in leadership. Her Ms. Athron was nominated for her 50 years Mr. Caldwell was nominated for his gener- leadership has provided stability, direction Shirley Fraser, ODT of dedication to her parish. She has served ous and sacrificial service to his church and encouragement to both the parishion- St. Thomas a Becket (Erin Mills South) on the ACW, the altar guild, the parish community and beyond. He leads a rich and ers and the incumbent. Mrs. Fraser was nominated for her com- executive, the congregation advisory engaging Sunday School program – known mitment to both the parish and to outreach board, the Huronia Cluster Ministry, the for taking kids’ spiritual questions seriously Peter Davidson, ODT ministries within the Anglican community worship committee, the luncheon group, – and gives generously of his time, talent St. Martin, Bay Ridges (Pickering) and beyond. Faith has guided her as a the service bulletin, computer screen and and treasure to support young people. A Mr. Davidson was nominated for his faith- member of Anglicans in Mission in Al- Christmas parades committees, and as recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee ful service to God within his parish and the lahabad, India, and to making clients feel deputy churchwarden, treasurer, Synod Medal for his philanthropy and volunteer diocese. As the parish FaithWorks coordi- welcome at the Deacon’s Cupboard Food member, outreach mission chair and pas- service, he serves the community on school nator, he has helped make St. Martin’s one Bank. When not on a committee, you can toral visitor. She is a devoted mother and boards, including The Bishop Strachan of the diocese’s most generous donors. He find her on the third Friday of the month loving grandmother. School and Wycliffe College, and leads the has served both the parish and the diocese celebrating fellowship at Soup at Noon, an Caldwell Foundation’s efforts to improve the in so many capacities that the true extent event she spearheaded. Patrick Bennett, ODT lives of children in India. of his dedication is known to God alone. St. Thomas, Brooklin Joan Gardy, ODT Mr. Bennett was nominated for his role Mary Charbonneau, ODT Gretchen Dewhirst, ODT St. James, Orillia in the establishment and leadership as Trinity-St. Paul, Port Credit Trinity Church, Bradford Mrs. Gardy was nominated for her dedi- president and director of the St. Thomas Ms. Charbonneau was nominated for her Mrs. Dewhirst was nominated by Trinity cated service to St. James, Orillia as chair Child Care Centre since it began in 2008. steady example of humble service to her Church, Bradford for her years of dedi- of the worship committee, ACW executive He was instrumental in the design and im- parish and to people in the neighbourhood cated and loving service to God and the and minute-taker for a variety of commit- plementation of a thoughtful and uniquely who are vulnerable or fighting to survive. Church. Whenever her church needed her, tees. Fellowship is very important to her, symbiotic relationship, and continues to Within the parish, she provides loving pas- she answered the call, holding every imagi- and she always makes sure that events chair monthly board meetings, carefully toral care and a listening ear in her anoint- nable position with gracious humility. It are not only planned but are fun. Given stewarding operations and the partnership ing ministry to people who have suffered is her loving, pastoral heart for all people her lengthy service, she is one of those with the parish. Marrying his profession loss and who may be struggling in their life that her parish appreciates most, continu- people who are foundational to the church as a lawyer to his faith and commitment to of faith. A founding member of a L’Arche ally going above and beyond in looking because she knows the past well and is Christ’s church, he diligently supports the community in Ottawa and a learner of after each and every one, and for that they able to express hope for a future. centre, which accommodates more than Jean Vanier, she was drawn by the spirit of are eternally grateful. 150 children. inclusion at Trinity-St. Paul and strives to Geraldine Patricia (Tric) Glover, ODT direct parish resources to the community’s Joan Doodchenko, ODT St. Francis of Assisi, Mississauga Myrlene Boken, ODT deepest needs. St. Paul, Uxbridge Mrs. Glover was nominated by St. Francis St. Peter, Churchill Mrs. Doodchenko was nominated by St. of Assisi for her spiritually thoughtful and Ms. Boken was nominated by St. Peter, Fanella Chiu, ODT Paul, Uxbridge for her 65 years of ac- caring leadership. She has served over 35 Churchill for her dedicated and skilled St. Elizabeth, Mississauga tive ministry. An enthusiastic four-term years in many roles, highly values relation- service to the parish. She has sung in the Ms. Chiu was nominated by St. Elizabeth, churchwarden and altar guild director ships and demonstrates concern for the choir and served as churchwarden and Mississauga for her commitment and since 1993, she also supports outreach and sake of others, especially through the February 2019 NEWS TheAnglican 7 Laity receive Order of the Diocese of Toronto

Carolyn Kearns, ODT Cathy Matthews, ODT Christ Church, Deer Park St. Peter (Erindale)] Ms. Kearns was nominated by Christ Mrs. Matthews was nominated by the Church, Deer Park for her valued service in Archbishop for her continued dedication faith as a member of the management team to ministry in her former and current and stewardship committee, and for her parishes as a key layperson, and at the contributions as chair of parish selection wider diocesan level. A skilled diocesan committees. Her leadership and facilitation volunteer, she brings wisdom, grace and skills ensure that the best involvement from insight to coaching various parish selec- all members is received, recognized and tion processes. contributes to great choices for the parish’s ministry. As a long-time volunteer leader at Frederick Meridew, ODT Trinity College, she lends her skills to the Holy Spirit of Peace, Mississauga wider Church and community. Mr. Meridew was nominated by Holy Spirit of Peace for his lifetime of faith- Marilyn Kellar, ODT ful, dedicated service to the Church. As St. Peter, Oshawa junior church crucifer, Sunday School Ms. Kellar was nominated by the Arch- leader, lay reader, treasurer and finan- bishop for her decades-long active service cial consultant, he has selflessly offered to St. Peter, Oshawa. She has been part his considerable gifts and skills to serve of the sanctuary guild, Sunday School God everywhere he has lived. His faith, ministry, bazaars and cookie sales, and insight and wisdom, gentle nature and the parish food bank that serves the good humour continue to be a blessing whole community, in addition to being to all. the envelope secretary. Open-minded and open-hearted, she is a welcoming and David Moore, LLD, ODT refreshing presence for everyone at St. Christ Church, Deer Park Peter’s and in the community of south Mr. Moore was nominated by the Arch- Oshawa. bishop for his lifetime of service in faith. He founded and led the congressional Beth Kinghan, ODT care team, served on the stewardship St. Paul, Uxbridge committee and, with his wife Joan, gives Mrs. Kinghan was nominated by the Arch- generously to the parish, the diocese bishop for her decade of faithful ministry and the wider community. He leads by as a lay member of the Postulancy Com- shining example in everything he does, mittee, and for the gifts of wisdom, insight encouraging others to offer their talents, and discernment she brings to that work. time and treasure. As a clergy spouse, she knows both the joys and challenges for clergy families and Joy Packham, PMP, ODT has been a role model and mentor for oth- St. Margaret, Barrie ers, particularly the partners of postulants, Ms. Packham was nominated by the ordinands and clergy. Archbishop for her service to the diocese Members of the Order of the Diocese of Toronto gather with Bishop Andrew Asbil, the area bishops, clergy and laity on Jan. 1 at St. James Cathedral. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON as a skilled volunteer. She has been a Penelope Laity, ODT member of the Fiscal Framework and Christmas hamper program and prayer vocational deacon there. He has fulfilled St. Timothy, Agincourt Budget working groups, the York Rec- circles. Bringing prayerful devotion to every parish role with grace, humour and Ms. Laity was nominated by the Archbish- tory Commissioners and the Project everything she does, she has exemplary dedication: churchwarden, advisory board op for her outstanding and faithful work Enabling and Monitoring Group, a coach organizational skills that ensure every- member, lay reader, intercessor, pasto- to the people of her parish as a former for Growing Healthy Stewards and a thing she does for the parish is done well. ral visitor, Taizé leader, chalice bearer, churchwarden, security officer, small Bishop’s envoy. Recently, she assisted outreach coordinator, building steward group member and envelope secretary. as a Synod scribe at the November 2018 John Goodwin, ODT and Synod member. But perhaps more She has served the greater community Synod. St. Clement, Eglinton courageously, he is the male anchor of the through her outreach to homeless guests Mr. Goodwin was nominated for serving parish’s three-person catering team. at the weekly breakfast program. She Stephen Powell, ODT the Church with intelligence and devotion. now encourages and motivates others St. George Memorial, Oshawa Former chancellor of the Diocese of the Joan Higginbottom, ODT to cultivate these gifts of the spirit at St. Mr. Powell was nominated by the Arch- Arctic and trustee of the General Synod St. Peter (Erindale) Timothy’s and beyond. bishop for his musicianship, spanning Pension Plan, he has used his notable pro- Ms. Higginbottom was nominated for her more than 44 years at St. George’s. As fessional background as a lawyer to stew- excellence in leadership, her commitment Murray MacAdam, ODT organist, pianist and choir director, in ard the national church and the diocese as to the prayer and worship life of her parish St. John the Evangelist, Peterborough addition to his full-time profession as a a member of the Investment Committee. and her ongoing volunteerism in the life of Mr. MacAdam was nominated by the high school teacher, he has creatively A man of strong faith and principles, he is the Church. She broke gender barriers, be- Archbishop for his decades of work in built teams and happily donates his time an important part of the faith and fabric of coming the first female churchwarden, lay social justice and advocacy in both Canada to other ministry areas. He has made a the parish, community, diocese and wider Eucharistic minister and reader. She offers and the Global South. He worked as the difference over the years, as he has dis- Church. wisdom and shines with God’s love in all of PWRDF information resources officer and played his numerous gifts on a regular her baptismal ministry. She is an excellent the Diocese of Toronto’s social justice and basis with humour and sensitivity, as Sheila Hawkins, ODT example of faithfulness to all. advocacy consultant and was the editor of well as outstanding ability as a musician. St. Mark, Midland Catalyst, the publication of the Christian Mrs. Hawkins was nominated by St. Mark, Jacqueline Hyacinith, ODT social activist organization Citizens for Eric Preston, ODT Midland for her many years of tireless and St. Hilary (Cooksville) Public Justice. An author and educator on Holy Trinity, Thornhill dedicated ministry of caring and heal- Mrs. Hyacinith was nominated for her progressive social change and Indigenous Mr. Preston was nominated by the ing. A former nurse, she has always been tireless effort and joyful personality, which issues, he is now an active volunteer in his Archbishop for his long-standing dedica- in the business of caring for people and helps St. Hilary’s find its heart in order retirement. tion as a churchwarden and advisor to has organized regular worship services to reach out to others. As the coordinator clergy, and his commitment to improving in local retirement and nursing homes. of the St. Hilary’s Food Pantry, she is an Bill Matthews, ODT the physical, financial and fellowship Without her gifted and personal ministry, unparalleled administrator, marketer and St. Peter (Erindale) well-being of his parish community. He St. Mark’s would not be the caring and relationship builder, all the while ensuring Mr. Matthews was nominated by the serves the wider Church as a member welcoming place it is today. God has richly that the cupboards and pantry are always Archbishop for his long and dedicated of the diocesan Budget Working Group blessed the Church with her ministry. full through her coordination with stores, service to both his local parish and the and Project Evaluation and Monitoring companies and the Mississauga Food life of the diocese. As a long-time member Group, guiding parishes to implement Kirk Hearder, ODT Bank, and by researching bargains. Her ef- of St. Andrew, Scarborough, he served as initiatives. He is also recognized for his St. John, East Orangeville forts go well beyond helping people in the a churchwarden and key layperson. Now ministry in the marketplace, contribut- Mr. Hearder was nominated by St. John, community to get the food they need; she at St. Peter’s, he is a dedicated diocesan ing to the mental health and justice East Orangeville for being a lifelong mem- makes sure that everyone who walks in volunteer and has successfully coached systems throughout the province. ber of every congregation of the former the door is welcomed, cared for and leaves several parish selection committees with Parish of Mono, his father having been a feeling better. grace and hope. Continued on Page 8 8 TheAnglican NEWS February 2019 Recipients

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Don Reid, ODT St. George, Fairvalley Mr. Reid was nominated by the Arch- bishop for being a dedicated member of St. George, Fairvalley and the community for over 55 years. He has served on the parish executive, congregation advisory board, Huronia Cluster Ministry, cem- etery board, Christmas parade commit- tee, maintenance and as churchwarden, and has supplied any heavy equipment when needed. As a full-time farmer, he has raised a herd of over 200 beef cattle, volunteers with the Coldwater Fall Fair and is a man of amazing understanding of God’s good earth.

Nora Robinson, ODT St. Leonard, Toronto Bishop Andrew Asbil leads the applause as the newly appointed members of the Order of the Diocese of Mrs. Robinson was nominated for her Toronto stand after the presentation of the Order’s medallions, shown at right. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON trailblazing leadership as a woman in the Church, serving as St. Leonard’s first church office and as a link to the commu- Mary Watson, ODT female churchwarden. She is a tireless nity with the Reaching Out Through Music Christ Church, Roches Point worker who ensured that people who program. Her care for others is an outward Mrs. Watson was nominated by the could easily be forgotten continued to be and visible sign of her Christian faith, Archbishop for her long and distinguished invited back into the life of the parish. which she lives out day by day. service role in the parish. She can handle Whether welcoming the Primate or the many different things at the same time – widow and orphan, she reminds her par- Diane Toycen, ODT outreach events like parish bazaars, litur- ish constantly that all are welcome at the Trinity, Streetsville gical assistant in services, ACW treasurer, heavenly banquet. Ms. Toycen was nominated by the Arch- churchwarden – and is known as a “total bishop for her years of dedicated and volunteer” to her parish. She is a living on St. Paul’s outreach community, helped Peter Schloen, ODT Christ-centred service at Trinity, Streets- homily; in the words of St. Augustine, she raise significant funds for the Diocese of St. Thomas, Brooklin ville. She was the executive administrator teaches us, she delights us, she moves us. Kaduna in Nigeria, and serves with the All Mr. Schloen was nominated by the of Trinity for many years and, among Saints Café at St. Stephen, Downsview. She Archbishop for being a faithful member many other things, helped to develop the Jack White, MD, ODT has also been involved with the diocese’s of his parish for six and a half decades. A highly effective newcomers’ ministry that Grace Church, Markham annual celebration of Black History Month long-time churchwarden and treasurer, he welcomed many people into the life of the Mr. White was nominated by the Arch- for many years. found the time to volunteer to be building parish. bishop for a lifetime of Christian service, manager when the parish undertook a beginning in the 1950s. He has served as Antoinette Williams, ODT major building expansion project in 2006. Rosalinda Trotter, ODT churchwarden and cemetery trustee, and St. George, Pickering Village (Ajax) As the go-to person for any child care St. Timothy, Agincourt at age 86 still organizes set-up for most Ms. Williams was nominated by the centre issues, while managing the leasing Ms. Trotter was nominated by the Arch- events in Grace Church’s very active par- Archbishop for her faithful services at St. of the facility and the in-house parish bishop for her faithful and compassionate ish hall. In retirement, “Doc White” was George’s, where she has been a member calendar, he is always giving his time, service to St. Timothy’s as a churchward- acclaimed for his community service on for over 18 years, serving as a Sunday talent and treasure for the betterment of en, treasurer, altar guild member, social CBC Radio. If you see smiling, laughing School teacher and deputy churchwarden, his parish. convenor and co-chair of the Our Faith-Our folks enjoying themselves, “Smilin’ Jack” as well as being involved in the finance and Hope committee. Her financial background is surely nearby. fellowship committees. In addition to being Sheila Thomas, ODT and expertise continue to be invaluable, the wife of a police officer and a mother, St. Peter and St. Simon the Apostle, as she created a counter’s manual that is Evadne Wilkinson, ODT she runs her own business and volunteers Bloor Street now used in many parishes throughout the St. Paul, Bloor Street in her local elementary school and with Ms. Thomas was nominated by the Arch- diocese. Instrumental in obtaining financ- Ms. Wilkinson was nominated by the the Navy League. She is deeply appreci- bishop for her faithful service as long-time ing for the parish when a new addition was Archbishop for her long, gracious and ated by her parish family for her quiet parishioner and volunteer at St. Peter and added, St. Timothy’s is so grateful for her faithful service to her parish and to the wisdom, determination and dedication to St. Simon the Apostle. She has served on love and dedication to serving with her wider community of black Anglicans in St. George’s, especially during times of the altar guild, hospitality team, in the God-given talents. the diocese. She served for many years upheaval and transition.

to Nunavut early in the new year. to the Sisters of Jeanne D’Arc In- support for mental health and addic- Human Trafficking is developing The idea of creating quilts to send stitute, a Roman Catholic religious tion problems, or move past a time of a hotline to provide round-the- CANADA north arose partly from a 2016 talk community. It was purchased by crisis in their lives. One-tenth of the clock help to trafficking victims, on some of the needs of northern Cornerstone with the intention of units are reserved for Indigenous and hopes to launch the service families given by parishioner Beverly repurposing it for affordable hous- women, and an Indigenous elder in the spring, said Barb Gosse, the McKee, who had spent more than 25 ing, a project that was launched in will serve on the building’s staff. centre’s CEO. She told attendants BRIEFS years as a health care worker in the March 2017. The $8-million project More than 1,000 women become that churches provide valuable help north. One church member recalled was supported by all three levels homeless in the nation’s capital in the struggle against human traf- Ms. McKee saying some Nunavut of government, and Cornerstone each year, Ms. Wallace said. ficking. “You are our eyes and ears Parishioners families don’t have warm blankets itself raised $2 million over a two- Crosstalk on the ground; you have potential make quilts for in which to wrap their newborn year capital campaign. It opened in volunteers around you all the time babies in north babies. The project was organized November 2018. Consultation held on and you are a powerful community by parishioner and avid quilter Eliza- “Our dream has become a reality of assistance providers,” she said. HALIFAX - Up to 200 infants in Nu- beth Biggs. In the end, more than 40 thanks to the incredible groundswell human trafficking The meeting was the third of four navut may be sleeping more snugly people took part, including members of support by the caring, compas- EDMONTON - Anglicans from the regional conferences planned by this winter thanks to the efforts of of Ms. Biggs’s quilting club. sionate and hard-working people of Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s the Anglican Church of Canada’s parishioners at St. John’s Anglican The Diocesan Times faith within the Anglican Diocese Land, as well as the dioceses of departments of Public Witness for Church in Wolfville, N.S. of Ottawa and the greater Ottawa Western Newfoundland and New Social and Ecological Justice and As part of the church’s 200th an- Diocese supports community,” said Jessie-Lee Wal- Westminster, gathered here in Octo- Global Relations. Similar events, niversary, celebrated through 2018, women’s housing lace, resource development officer ber to hear about and discuss human funded by General Synod and the parishioners decided in mid-March for Cornerstone. Almost 30 parishes trafficking in their communities. Anglican Foundation of Canada, to create 200 baby quilts to send to project in the diocese contributed to the Participants heard from speak- have already been held in the ec- families in Nunavut by the follow- OTTAWA - Women at a time of project financially, through food ers, including Taanis Bellerose, clesiastical provinces of Ontario ing winter. All 200 were completed crisis in their lives now have more donations, volunteer work and in an Indigenous survivor of sexual and Canada. The fourth, for the that fall, and on Nov. 24, the quilts affordable housing in the nation’s other ways, she said. exploitation. Ms. Bellerose, who was Ecclesiastical Province of British were displayed at an annual coffee capital after the opening this fall The newly refurbished building brought into the sex trade at age 12 Columbia and Yukon, is planned party given by the church’s Anglican of a new facility by Cornerstone contains 42 small bachelor apart- and lived on the street for 25 years, for early 2019, and the results are Church Women, blessed and pack- Housing for Women, a mission of ments and is intended to provide a now works as an advocate for others to be presented to General Synod aged. As of press time, organizers the Diocese of Ottawa. secure home for women hoping to who have been exploited sexually. when it meets in July. were hoping to get all the quilts The building formerly belonged recover from abuse or job loss, get The Canadian Centre to End The Messenger February 2019 INTERVIEW TheAnglican 9 I’ve loved every moment of it

Ginnie Wong is the children and youth my fears, questions and doubts in safety. coordinator at St. John, Willowdale. She I also realized that the words in the Bible also participates in various ministries are living and active because they are with the church’s English-speaking con- God’s words, and He is living and active. gregation. I also learned, through the example of my youth leaders, what loving Jesus looks like in my context and at my age. By I’m really excited for season two of sharing their lives with us, I witnessed our softball ministry. We started this the different ways the gospel is healing, ministry last spring and it has been a hopeful and transformative. It’s my own huge blessing to many of the people from transformative experience in the Church the various churches that have partici- that makes me passionate about provid- pated, specifically families. I can’t wait to ing the same for the next generation. I’ve see how God moves for season two! I’m been doing youth work for 13 years and also excited about the various cateche- I’ve loved every moment of it. sis programs we have going on, and for the ones for the future. We’re hoping to Five years from now I would love to have more family-oriented programs so continue to be doing what I am doing, children and parents can grow together serving the Church and helping people in the faith. along their journey with Jesus. I love the Church and would love to continue to The best part of my job is being invited be a participant in God’s loving work in into people’s lives and witnessing the world. I also hope to be more involved God’s faithfulness. Our God is good! in my local community. I’ve been building I also love seeing how people’s love for relationships with those in my neigh- God fuels their love for their neighbours, bourhood and I hope to continue to do so making them serve the parish and those by becoming more involved in the clubs in their lives in beautiful and creative that I am already invested in. Toronto is ways. a great city and it has so much potential in leading the way in protecting the most One of the challenges of my job is that vulnerable who dwell in it. I always feel I can be doing more. It’s been a continuous lesson to learn the My favourite passage of scripture importance of the Sabbath. I’ve been is Hebrews 12:1 because I have been learning the truth that the Sabbath is re- Ginnie Wong has worked in youth ministry for 13 years. formed by so many faithful saints who ally for us. Resting helps reorient us and have been older than me throughout remind us that God is God and to trust in her life. My father is more philosophi- ministry. From there I went to Wycliffe my life. It’s so special because it reminds Him. cal in nature, so I remember having theo- College, where I completed a Master of me of how even though none of the saints logical discussions with him. He taught Divinity. Before working at St. John’s, I is perfect, God’s grace and love is above I was born into a loving Christian me that it was normal to struggle and was at St. Elizabeth’s Anglican Church in all our brokenness, as we have been home with two amazing parents who have questions about faith. We shouldn’t Mississauga. made saints through Him and by Him. immigrated from Hong Kong. Look- be afraid to ask questions or to doubt. A I also love this verse because I was told ing back, I would have to say that both lot of people in scripture had questions One of the most significant moments by a family member how my great-great have contributed to my spiritual life. My for God. in my life was when I was part of a grandmother in China prayed for the mother was someone who was faithful in small group in junior high school. generations that would come after her, prayer; I have many memories of walking I spent the majority of my life in Lon- Studying scripture in community at a that they would know and love Christ. past her bedroom and seeing her on her don, Ont. It was while studying biology young age changed me. Through the I’ve never met her, but I can’t wait to knees praying for her children and those at Western University that I felt called to small group, I was able to openly explore meet her in glory!

take part, and Bishop Andrew Asbil place on Feb. 2 at Holy Cross Lu- Women will hold its annual meeting Apostles’ Creed on Feb. 6, 13 and will preach. This year’s theme is theran Church, 3455 Lakeshore Rd., at St. Timothy, Agincourt on April 20 from 7:30-9 p.m. at St. Thomas, BRIEFLY “Justice, only justice, you shall Burlington. Learn more at Liturgy 27. More details to follow. Huron Street. Open to all clergy pursue” (Deuteronomy 12:20). Canada’s website, www.liturgy.ca. and laity in the area, the evenings New anthem Bishop teaches on will include time for small-group Vestry motion ACW annual meeting discussions and larger group in- available to choirs Apostles’ Creed teractions. To register, visit the “Strengthen for Service,” the new focuses on poverty planned for April Bishop Jenny Andison will hold a diocese’s website, www.toronto. anthem by Matthew Larkin com- This year’s social justice vestry The diocesan Anglican Church pre-Lenten teaching series on the anglican.ca. missioned in honour of Archbishop motion invites parishes to commit Colin Johnson, is available free to to at least one new or enhanced choirs in the diocese for their own direct outreach activity and one To help people with complex use in worship. Based on Arch- new or enhanced advocacy action Unwavering SUPPORT mental health challenges get bishop Johnson’s episcopal motto, to address poverty in Ontario. The back on their feet, recover “For the least of these,” the anthem motion’s flexibility allows parishes dignity, leave homelessness is written for SATB choir and organ. to consider what actions would and behind, it only takes two things: Visit the diocese’s website, www. have the most impact in their local HOPE unwavering support and hope. toronto.anglican.ca, to download context and develop their capacity the sheet music. to respond. The motion, sugges- LOFT offers the tions for action and background Unwavering Support. Cathedral hosts information are available on the Social Justice and Advocacy page You provide the Hope. ecumenical service on the diocese’s website, www. The Week of Prayer for Christian toronto.anglican.ca. Please include Unity takes place Jan. 18-25. This LOFT in your Will. is an annual ecumenical celebra- Conference tion that invites Christians around For more information, or to the world to pray for the unity of explores liturgy receive a free estate planning all Christians, reflect on scripture Liturgy Canada presents “God brochure, contact Jane Corbett together, participate in ecumenical Sends Us in Mission,” the fifth event at 416-979-1994 x 227 or services and share fellowship. An in its Renewing Liturgy series. [email protected]. ecumenical service sponsored by This conference will help restore the Greater Toronto Area Christian the Sending as an essential act in LOFT Community Services Council of Churches will be held the eucharistic celebration with 15 Toronto Street, 9th Floor on Jan. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at St. James the potential to reveal the deeper Continued on Page 9 Toronto, ON M5C 2E3 Cathedral. All are invited. Leaders meaning the Eucharist has for www.loftcs.org from churches across Toronto will the rest of the world. It will take 10 TheAnglican BISHOP’S LEVEE February 2019 Levee rings in new year

THE annual Bishop’s Levee was held greetings with the diocese’s bishops at St. James Cathedral on Jan. 1 – the and chancellor and their families. first for Bishop Andrew Asbil as the The receiving line was followed by diocese’s new Bishop of Toronto. festive music, a choral Evensong and The event included a Eucharist, a the presentation of the Order of the ringing of the cathedral bells and Diocese of Toronto (see pages 6-8). an opportunity to share New Year’s

Clockwise from above: Bishop Andrew Asbil greets the Rev. James Liu, James Yu (middle) and Robert of the diocese’s Mandarin Ministry; Bishop Peter Fenty greets Antoinette Williams (left) of St. George, Pickering Village (Ajax) and her relatives and friends; Wunmi Temowo (left) and Femi Adeite of St. Paul, Bloor Street; the receiving line; from left, Chancellor Clare Burns, Jacqueline Hyacinth, ODT, of St. Hilary, Cooksville, Mary Asbil and the Rev. Adrienne Clements of St. Hilary, Cooksville; Bishop Andrew Asbil greets the Rev. Alison Hari-Singh and her daughter; Bishop Jenny Andison and her daughters greet Femi Adeite; Bishop Peter Fenty greets the Rev. Canon Edmund Der; Bishop Kevin Robertson and his husband Mohan Sharma enjoy a happy moment with the Rev. Vernon La Fleur. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON February 2019 AnglicanClassifieds 11

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PRAYER CYCLE Buckhorn 15. St. Michael, Westwood Pastoral Counsellor FOR FEBRUARY 16. Parish of Belmont 1. Christ Church, Norwood 17. All Saints Church Community Registered 2. Christ Church, Omemee Centre, Toronto 3. Peterborough Deanery 18. St. Peter on-the-Rock, Stony Lake Psychotherapist 4. St. George-the-Martyr, Apsley 19. St. Stephen, Chandos 5. St. George, Hastings 20. The Chapel of Christ Church, 6. St. James, Emily Lakefield 7. St. James, Roseneath 21. The Chapel of St. Mark, Warsaw 8. St. John the Baptist, Lakefield 22. St. Thomas, Millbrook 9. St. John the Evangelist, Havelock 23. St. Bride, Clarkson Bishop Kevin Robertson (left) and Mohan Sharma are joined by Bishop Susan 10. The Community of Deacons 24. Mississauga Deanery Bell of the Diocese of Niagara after their wedding. 11. St. John the Evangelist, 25. St. Elizabeth Church, Mississauga Susan E. Haig Peterborough 26. The Clergy of the Diocese of LL.B., M.Div. 12. St. John, Ida Toronto 27. St. Hilary (Cooksville) 13. St. Luke, Peterborough 110 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 303D Bishop Robertson 28. Holy Spirit of Peace, Mississauga 14. St. Matthew and St. Aidan, Toronto, ON M4R 1A3 married at cathedral IN MOTION Toronto (Half Time) 416.605.3588 • St. James Cathedral THE Diocese of Toronto congratu- (Bishop Robertson and Mr. Appointments lates Bishop Kevin Robertson and Sharma, who have been a couple • The Rev. Wilner Dangawen, Second Phase - Parish Selection ment as incumbent at Church Mohan Sharma, who were married since 2009, had their relationship Associate Priest, St. Michael Committee (receiving names via of the Redeemer, Bloor St. has on Dec. 28 at St. James Cathedral in blessed in 2016 according to the and All Angels, Toronto, Dec. Area Bishop): been terminated as of Dec. 12, the presence of their two children, Pastoral Guidelines of the Diocese 1, 2018. • St. Thomas à Becket, 2018. Deprivation means that their families and many friends, in- of Toronto and are now married • The Rev. Ronald Duncan, Erin Mills South he is unable to function as a cluding Archbishop Colin Johnson under the marriage provision of Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. • St. John, Bowmanville priest, publicly or privately, and Bishop Andrew Asbil. Bishop the same guidelines.) Luke, Dixie (Lakeview), Jan. 1. or hold any appointment Robertson is the area bishop of The diocese wishes them much • The Rev. Murray McColl, Third Phase - Parish Selection requiring ordination, until he York-Scarborough. joy in their marriage. Interim Priest-in-Charge, the Committee Interviewing is reinstated by the Bishop of Parish of Apsley, Jan. 1. (no longer receiving names): Toronto. • The Rev. Steven Smith, • Trinity, Aurora January and are $20 in advance Interim Priest-in-Charge, All Death LOOKING AHEAD (none available at the door). For Saints, Peterborough, Jan. 1. Ordinations • The Rev. John Allan Kirk died To submit items for Looking Ahead, tickets, contact the church office • The Rev. Jerome Khelawan, • The Rev. Shelly Pollard will be on Dec. 14, 2018. Ordained dea- email [email protected]. at 416-283-1844. Visa accepted. Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. ordained a Priest at St. John, con in 1974 and priest in 1975, The deadline for the March issue FEB. 18 - Family Day Winter Fair, Thomas à Becket, Erin Mills York Mills on Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. he served as assistant curate is Feb. 1. Parishes can also pro- 1 p.m., crafts, face painting, food, South, Jan. 14. • The Rev. Brian Suggs will be of St. Paul, Lindsay, incum- mote their events on the diocese’s games and more, Holy Trinity, • The Rev. Robert Shantz, ordained a Priest at All Saints, bent of the Parish of Elmvale, website Calendar at www.toronto. Guildwood, 85 Livingston Rd., To- Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. Kingsway on Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. incumbent of St. Theodore of anglican.ca. ronto. John, West Toronto, Jan. 28. • The Rev. Ken Johnstone will Canterbury, North York, and • The Rev. Canon Anthony Jem- be ordained a Priest at St. incumbent of St. John the Music & Worship Workshops & Gatherings mott, Interim Priest-in-Charge, Margaret in-the-Pines, To- Baptist, Norway. In 1992, he St. Peter, Oshawa, Feb. 1. ronto on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. moved to Saskatoon to take JAN. 27 - Sing and Joyful Be!, a FEB. 1 - Candlemas Communion at • The Rev. Jason Prisley, • The Rev. Roshni Jayawardena up the appointment as dean of Eucharist featuring the music of the 6 p.m. followed by light supper Incumbent, St. Hugh and St. will be ordained a Priest at the Diocese of Saskatoon and Sacred Harp (shape-note singing), 7 and a talk by Dr. Marion Taylor Edmund, Mississauga, Church of the Redeemer, Bloor rector of St. John the Evange- p.m., Church of the Redeemer, Bloor (Professor of Old Testament at March 4. St. on March 3 at 4:30 p.m. list, Saskatoon until 2000. He Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. Wycliffe College) on her recent • The Rev. Lisa Newland has • The Rev. Jeff Boldt will be transferred back to the Dio- FEB. 3 - Bach Vespers, 7 p.m., Church research on the many brilliant been appointed Regional Dean ordained a Priest at Trinity, cese of Toronto and become of the Redeemer, Bloor St., Bloor women who interpreted the Bible. of York Mills Deanery begin- Streetsville on April 14 at 4 chaplain of Bishop Strachan Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. All at St. Olave, Bloor Street and ning March 1. p.m. School, honorary assistant of FEB. 17 - Rock Eucharist: The Music Windermere Avenue, Toronto. St. George, Willowdale and of Taylor Swift, 7 p.m., Church of FEB. 10 - Choral Evensong for the Vacant Incumbencies Celebrations of priest-in-charge of St. Cyprian, the Redeemer, Bloor St., Bloor Queen’s Accession at 4 p.m., fol- Clergy from outside the diocese Toronto. After his retirement Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. lowed by Royal Festive Tea during with the permission of their New Ministry in 2010, he served as associate which the choir’s director, Clem- bishop may apply through the York-Credit Valley priest of St. George on Yonge Sales ent Carelse, examines the life and Diocesan Executive Assistant, • The Rev. Chris Dow, Priest-in- and St. Patrick, Willowdale music of George Frederick Handel. Mrs. Mary Conliffe. Charge, St. James, Caledon and honorary assistant of St. FEB. 12 - Charcuterie Valentine All at St. Olave, Bloor Street and East, Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Theodore of Canterbury, North luncheon and fashion show, 1 p.m., Windermere Avenue, Toronto. First Phase - Parish Selection York. His funeral was held at St. Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 Law- MARCH 5 - The choristers of St. Peter, Committee in Formation Deprivation of Ministry St. Theodore of Canterbury on son Rd., Scarborough. Delicious Erindale present a pancake supper (not yet receiving names): • The Rev. David Giffen has Dec. 20. lunch followed by an Alia/Tan Jay at 6 p.m. in St. Peter’s church hall, • St. Peter, Oshawa been deprived of ministry un- fashion show. Crafts available for 3041 Mississauga Rd., just north of • St. Andrew by-the-Lake, der Canon 22 and his appoint- purchase. Ticket sales begin in Dundas Street, Mississauga. 12 TheAnglican PARISH NEWS February 2019

Bishop Jenny Andison, the area bishop of York-Credit Valley, blesses the Blessing Box on a visit to St. Martin in-the-Fields in December. PHOTO BY PETER CHAUVIN

Standing with clothing donations are men’s group members, from left, Ken Blessing Box helps those in need Armes, George Csihas, Neil Liedeman and Rob Semple. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALL SAINTS To spread its spirit of giving to and, for the winter season, hats, been sponsored by the parish’s Mis- the neighbourhood, St. Martin in- mittens, gloves and warm socks for sional Team, but all parishioners the-Fields, Toronto has installed a those in need. The Sunday School are encouraged to bring donations. Blessing Box and Little Library on has decorated magnets that are af- The Blessing Box was blessed by Whitby men’s group its property, in a spot easily accessi- fixed to the box and free for anyone Bishop Jenny Andison on a visit to ble to the community. The Blessing to take, containing the church’s St. Martin’s in December. Box contains non-perishable food contact information as well as the provides clothing items, common household items children’s art. The installation has to local shelters FOR the fifth year in a row, the All dren. Donations are sorted and Saints Church Men’s Group in bagged monthly, then delivered to Whitby is supporting local shelters charities in the surrounding area, with clothing donations through- including Gate 3:16 Outreach Cen- out the year. tre in Oshawa, Herizon House in When the group was first formed Ajax, Joanne’s House in Ajax, the in November 2014, the men dis- Muslim Welfare Centre in Whitby cussed what they wanted to accom- and MacKay House in Whitby. plish together. Knowing another Since the group’s inaugural cold Canadian winter was just meeting, the men have gathered around the corner, they decided each month for a communal break- to collect warm winter clothing fast and presentation on a topic of for men in need in the commu- interest. This has fostered a spirit nity. They christened the program of friendship and togetherness “Staying Warm Together.” among the men at All Saints, and From this simple beginning, the they’ve been able to share that program grew quickly and now warmth with the greater com- collects clothing for all seasons munity through their outreach for men, women, youth and chil- program.

SPECIAL GUEST Local Anglicans have their picture taken with Archbishop Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury (front centre), at the Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship, held Nov. 11-13 at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in Toronto. Archbishop Williams was one of the keynote speakers at the gathering, which provided lectures and workshops on preaching and opportunities for networking and fellowship. Play about churchwarden

A play about a former churchwarden was a successful businessman, of St. Clement, Eglinton, is being avid gardener and family man. He performed at Toronto’s Campbell was also the son of the Rajah of House Museum for three weeks, Sarawak (now part of Malaysia). beginning on Jan. 30. Mr. Brooke-Daykin’s story is The play is about Esca Brooke- told in Canadian Rajah by Dave CITY SINGING Daykin, a churchwarden at St. Carley, a playwright and a member Members of St. Barnabas, Chester sing Christmas carols to passersby on Clement’s from 1916-17. A devoted of St. Paul, Bloor Street. For tickets Danforth Avenue in Toronto on Dec. 23. Many pedestrians stopped to listen and member of the church until his and more information, visit www. received hot apple cider and candy canes as well. PHOTO BY HELEN TAYLOR death in 1953, Mr. Brooke-Daykin canadianrajah.com. Esca Brooke-Daykin