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TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca JUNE 2018 Church wins top environmental award Green ideas woven into parish’s life

BY STUART MANN

ST. Cuthbert, Leaside is an attractive red brick church, but in environ- mental circles it’s known by another colour – dark green. The church has won the Green- ing Sacred Spaces Award for 2018, given to the most environmentally friendly place of worship in To- ronto. It is only the second Anglican church in the city to receive the award since it was established in 2000. “We’re delighted and pleased that our efforts are making a dif- ference,” says Heather Conolly, a member of the church and its prop- erty coordinator. “We’re keepers of the world and we want to pass on to the next generation what was Donna Lang (right) presents award to members of St. Cuthbert, Leaside. Front row, from left: Heather Conolly, Nancy Wahlroth, Lorna Krawchuk and Chris Vyse. handed down to us.” Back row, from left: Beth Preston, Bob Davies, Kathi Davies, Lorraine Green-LaFleur and the Rev. Ian LaFleur, incumbent. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON The award is given by Faith & the Common Good, a national, interfaith past decade, including installing parking lot for several years, intro- tree on the property that is more on climate change. network that assists congregations two high efficiency boilers, LED duced rain barrels and Green Bins, than 200 years old was designated “St. Cuthbert’s has a sense of and spiritual groups to create more lights inside and outside, and a and started a community garden. as an Ontario Heritage Tree. The responsibility to be stewards of sustainable communities. protective layer for its stained glass The church holds an environ- church’s vestry passed a motion in creation,” explains the Rev. Ian St. Cuthbert’s has made many windows. It has reconfigured its ment fair and film festival each 2015 that supported the diocese’s upgrades to its building over the downspouts, put bike racks in the year, and in 2017 a Great White Oak advocacy for effective public policy Continued on Page 8 Discipleship, evangelism conference coming this fall Election

BY MARTHA HOLMEN about the faith.” between the Christian community will focus on specific programs Discipulus’18 and formation, and how formation and resources for discipleship, led CHRISTIANS interested in discipleship will focus on how happens in outreach, small groups, by people who have used them in results and evangelism will have an oppor- churches can make worship, church structure and lead- their own communities. Workshop tunity to connect and learn together disciples in their own ership,” says Canon Paulsen. leaders will be announced in the this fall. Discipulus’18, a new national communities who Canon Paulsen says she also coming weeks. available conference, will be held Oct. 18-19 will be energized to considers it a strength to have a While this is the first year for at St. Paul, Bloor Street in Toronto. share their faith with keynote speaker from outside the Discipulus’18, its organizers believe Discipulus’18 grew out of the Vital The Rev. Dr. others. “We want to Anglican tradition. “She is keenly there is an audience across Canada on website Church Planting Conference, an Joan DeVries draw a stronger link aware of the context that is a chal- eager to explore discipleship. “We’re annual gathering that focused on between evangelism lenge to all denominations now,” hoping this conference will attract THE results of the election of a co- planting new Christian communities and formation,” says Canon Paulsen. she says. “I think she will bring a anyone who’s interested in the re- adjutor bishop on June 9 at St. and fresh expressions of church. “Both in equipping and resourcing, unique perspective to us that also newal of the church in Canada, and James Cathedral will be posted “There’s been a growing recognition we’re hoping to encourage churches, addresses the cross-denominational hopeful about that,” says Canon on the diocese’s website, www. that we may have put the cart before whether large or small, to really pull of this conference.” Paulsen. “Ultimately the renewal toronto.anglican.ca, and shared the horse, in that we’ve been talking take disciple-making seriously as an In addition to three keynote talks, of the church is at its heart, for the on Facebook and Twitter. A story about mission without focusing on important foundation of renewal.” Discipulus’18 will offer two sets of sake of the world.” and photos of the election will be the hard work of renewal,” says the This year’s keynote speaker will be workshops on making disciples in Registration for Discipulus’18 is published in the September issue Rev. Canon Judy Paulsen, chair of the the Rev. Dr. Joan DeVries, a pastor in churches. On Thursday, the sessions open, with an early bird price of $200 of The Anglican. The paper is not Discipulus’18 planning team. “That the Christian Reformed Church with will consider how discipleship can per person until July 31. After that, published in July and August. renewal is linked to evangelism, practical experience as a liturgist, be at the centre of all church activ- the cost goes up to $250. Theological but first to discipleship and getting writer and teacher. “An important ity, from budgets and governance students and postulants can attend Christians excited and passionate focus in her life, in her study and in structures to worship and social for $200. To learn more and register, www.toronto.anglican.ca to share what they’ve come to know her doctoral work is the connection activities. On Friday, workshops visit www.discipulus.ca.

CHURCHES STEP UP AFTER VAN RAMPAGE – SEE PAGE 12 2 TheAnglican NEWS June 2018 Commissioning service involves area’s youth Every part a ‘labour of love’

BY STUART MANN prayers of the people were written by the youth group from St. John, ALEXANDRA McIntosh is passionate West Toronto. Youth also served about bringing youth and youth as readers, servers and eucharistic groups together, and her com- gift bearers. missioning service as York-Credit Youth from eight churches took Valley’s new area youth ministry part in the service: All Saints, King- coordinator perfectly reflected that. sway, St. Mary and St. Martha, The service, held at St. George Toronto, St. George on-the-Hill, on-the-Hill, Toronto on April 20, Christ Church, Brampton, St. Olave, was created by youth, for youth. Swansea, St. Martin in-the-Fields, “Every part of it was a labour of Toronto, St. John, West Toronto love by youth from different parts of and St. Paul the Apostle, Rexdale. the York-Credit Valley area,” says One of the highlights of the ser- Ms. McIntosh, who was assisted in vice was when all the youth were the planning by the Rev. Andrew invited to stand and were asked by MacDonald, one of the episcopal Bishop Jenny Andison, the area area’s liturgical officers. bishop, to make a commitment. When they started planning the Together they said, “We promise to service, Ms. McIntosh knew she be engaged with leadership and not wanted it to be a celebration of let ourselves be pushed aside and youth ministry and to involve as forgotten because we are young. many young people as possible. “If We will be an example to others we were to make it a service for and will expect to be represented the youth of the area, what would fully as the Church right now, and it look like?” she wondered. the promise of something new just She talked with youth leaders over the horizon.” and young people, asking them what Ms. McIntosh says the service their favourite – and least favourite – gave her great hope for York-Credit parts of the Eucharist service were, Valley. “A huge part of making what they would do differently and events like this happen is building what part they would like to have in connections and relationships, so it. She found enthusiasm for every while it was a lot of work bringing aspect of the service. it all together, everyone had an “We asked people what they’d amazing time. A real momentum like to do, and they stepped for- was started. There’s a lot of pos- ward,” she says. “What ended sibility and a lot of hope.” up happening was this beautiful Ms. McIntosh’s job is to equip Alexandra McIntosh (above) plays service where everyone who was and empower youth leaders and rock-paper-scissors after the service. involved had their favourite part to help youth ministry flourish At right, youth from All Saints, and made it their own.” in their parishes. She is working Kingsway dramatize the gospel The gospel reading was drama- with Bishop Andison to help the reading. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HUDSON tized by the youth group from episcopal area discern its priori- All Saints, Kingsway, complete ties and goals for youth ministry. with costumes and a narrator. The In addition to her job as the area youth ministry coordinator, Ms. YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & McIntosh is the pastoral associate for youth and young adults at the CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. Church of the Redeemer, Bloor St. She is also studying for a Master (NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-PROFIT) of Theological Studies in Develop- ment degree at Wycliffe College.

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The congregation applauds the new deacons after their ordination.

ORDAINED Newly ordained transitional deacons, wearing red and white vestments, stand with Archbishop Colin Johnson, bishops and clergy after their ordination service at St. James Cathedral on May 6. They are, front row from left: the Rev. Morning Wang, the Rev. Johanna Pak, the Rev. Shelly-Ann Pollard and the Rev. Roshni Jayawardena. Second row from left: the Rev. The Rev. Canon Cheryl Palmer, incumbent of Christ Church, Deer Park, gives Ken Johnstone, the Rev. Alison Hari-Singh, the Rev. Brian Suggs, the Rev. Andrew Kaye and the Rev. Jeff Boldt. PHOTOS the homily. BY MICHAEL HUDSON

The Rev. Canon Jennifer Reid, The Rev. Louise Peters, vicar of St. James Cathedral, helps the Rev. Morning incumbent of St. Peter, Erindale, hugs Wang put on her vestments. the Rev. Roshni Jayawardena. Family and friends take photos of the new deacons.

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( ) - fDrioomce Oseu ro fF Taoitrho-nOtuor m Haodpee a( OgFraOnHt )o tfo $ 5fu00n,d0 0a0 bfiencaanucsiae lo rfe as orueirncveisg noorawt iaovna oilfa ibmlea, gbiunta tailosno toou rit dsioo cgersaec iwouhsol yt.ook the initiative and rose FEa-mx:a i9l:0 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] rfreoqmue Ostu frr oFmait thh-eO Curo uHnocpile o(fO tFhOe HN)o troth f uanndd a abnecda cuosme mofi tam reinntv. igoration of imagination to Tith seo c garmacpiaoiugsnl yi.s now officially concluded, Arenqguleicsat nfr Comou tnhceil Coof uIndcigl oenf tohues NPoeortphle asn tdo anWd ceo hmavmei tsmucecnete. ded in remarkable ways. buTt hthee c almlopcaaitgionn is cnoonwti onfufiec iaanlldy tchoen mcliusdseiodn, The Anglican Church hAonlgdl irceagnio Cnoaul ncicricl loefs I wndhiegreen coluesr gPye oapnlde sla tyo WWhilee h naovte e svuecrcye peadreids hin p raermticairpkaatbedle, twhaey vsa. st Gbuotd t ihnev aitlelosc uasti toon s hcaornet iins useti laln odn t ohuer mission The Anglican Church lheoalde rresg cionualdl ciormcle st owgheethre rc lfeorg my uatnuda lay mWahjiolrei tnyo td iedv e–r ayn pda arcishhie pvaerdt imciopraete tdh,a tnh em vaansyt Gdoodr isntvepitse.s A uss m toy sfhirasrte p iasr satgilrla opnh onuorted, this In the Anglican Communion: leardneirnsg c, osuulpdp coormt aen tdo gretfhreesrh fmore mntu. tSuoa flar, 276 hmaadj otrhiotyu gdhidt p– oasnsdib alec.h Sieovmede omf otrhee tphaarnis mheasny wdoaosr nstoetp tsh. eA fsir msty f ifnirasntc pialr acgamrapahi gnno,t endo,r t whiisll AIn g tlohbea Al cnogmlimcaun itCyo omf 7m0union: CANADAlearning, support and refreshment. So far, 276 had thought possible. Some of the parishes was not the first financial campaign, nor will mA igllliobna Al ncgolmicamnusn iinty 6 o4f, 07000 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 Gharvaen tpsa ratincgipeadt efrdo fmro $m50 h0a tlof a$1 d0o0z,0e0n0 .d Tiohcee sDeiso.- cdaidu sneo t hfoerym waelrlye jaolirne athdey OinF tOhHe mpridojsetc otf b seu-b- oitv beer. tLheet luas tc –o nthtien wueo rokn wofa trhdes Cinh fuaricth aisn ndo itn congregations in 164 countries. congregations in 164 countries. Gcersaen otsf trhaen gAerdc tfirco,m fo r$ 5in00s ttaon $c1e0, 0b,0r0o0u.g Thht ep eDoi-o- sctaaunstei athl feuyn wdienrge eaflfroeratdsy. O inth tehres madiddsetd o tfo s uthbe-ir hovoepre. .Let us continue onwards in faith and in cese of the Arctic, for instance, brought peo- stantial funding efforts. Others added to their hope. Archbishop of Canterbury: BRIEFS TAhrec Mhboisst hRoepv. oanf dC Ratn. tHeornb. uJursyti:n Welby, TLahem Mbeotsht PRaelva. caen,d Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Loanmdboent,h E Pnagllaacned, SE1 7JU. Services offered for 4 London, England SE1 7JU. developmentally challenged 1 In Canada: Serving Archbishop Finlay was a privilege AIn c Coamnmaudnait:y of about 600,000 members BRACEBRIDGEServ - iThreeng parishes A inr thec hbishop Finlay was a privilege A community of about 600,000 members in 30 dioceses, stretching from Vancouver Diocese of Algoma are partnering with a local iInsl a3n0d d tioc Neeswesfo, usntrdelatcnhdin agn fdr onmor Vtha ntoc othuever special needs charity to offerbroa dworship inviting services smile, and engaging with persons on the street cor- Island to Newfoundland and north to the fbiroma dh ainvdisthinagk esm anilde, BISHOP’S OPINION nanerd oern dgraogpin-ign wceitnht rpee arso hnes wonas t hwei tsht rpeeerts coonrs- Arctic Ocean. for people with developmentalfirm h achallenges.ndshake an Ford BISHOP’S OPINION ner or drop-in centr3e as he was with persons Arctic Ocean. roughly a year, the parishes,the w allor din “ Ontario’swelcome” BY BISHOP PETER FENTY serving in public office. Primate: athre wthoer md “ewmeolrcioems we”e BY BISHOP PETER FENTY serOvn1ine go fi nth peu cbhliacl loefnfigces. he faced was the Primate: Muskoka region,A have beenare workingthe mem withories we One of the challenges he faced was the The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Community LivinghAa vSouthe whe Muskoka,n Angela aan regd I -first quickly got to the purpose of our meeting and Church’s position on human sexuality. While Church House, 80 Hayden St. have when Angela and I first quickly got to the purpose of our meeting and Church’s position on human sexuality. While met Terence Finlay, Bishop of asked if I was willing to be considered as a in off2ice he upheld the doctrine and discipline CTohruornctho ,H OoNus Me,4 8Y0 3 HGa2yden St. istered charity thatme tserves Teren individualsce Finlay, B iwithshop of asked if I was willing to be considered as a in office he upheld the doctrine and discipline Toronto, in the summer of candidate for executive assistant and of the Church. On leaving office, he officiated Tel:Toro 416-924-9192nto, ON M4Y 3G2 developmental disabilitiesToronto, i nand the their sum mfamilies,er of candidate for executive assistant and of the Church. On leaving office, he officiated In the Diocese of Toronto: to provide the twice-monthly1997. I was be services.ginning my min- andarc hencouragedeacon. T hChristianse position throughhad beco shortme va cant willin afinish same up-ge atnd Aller m Saints,arriag eMagaguadavic., for which he h ad In the Diocese of Toronto: istry as the incu1m99b7e. nI tw oafs S bte. Jgoinsnepinhg o mf y min- awrhchende Aarccohnd. eTahceo pno Csoitliionn J hoahdn sboenc owmaes evlaecatendt itno ab es admiseci-pgleindeder b my ahrisr idaigoec,e fsoarn w bhiischho hpe, w hhaod A community of 254 congregations in 210 isThetry aservicess the inc areum bheldent atof SSt.t. JThomas,oseph o fBrace- courseswhen A inrc areashdeac osuchn Co aslin grace, Johns ofaith,n wa sevan elec-ted Membersto be dis cofip ltheine dpublic by hi sare dio invitedcesan b toish walkop, w ho Apa croismhems ucnoivtye roinf g2 2564, 0c0o0n gsrqeugaareti oknilos mine 2te10rs. bridge;Nazar etheth, leadBram clericalea. is the Rev. Margaret gelismsuffra gandan bChristianishop. I w communityas surprised in w action.hen he alongsidewas once the his bishoparchde aforco none, ex orecu moretive a days.ssistant parishes covering 26,000 square kilometers. NaWzahrenth w, Be reanmtearleda .his office, there was a msuefftr wagitahn m bies hjuospt. bIe wfoarse s tuhrep crliesergdy w choennfe hrence wanads sounfcfera hgiasn a rbcishhdoepa.c Ionn r, ecxeeicvuintigv et haes saidstmanont i- Of the nearly 5 million people who live MorrisonWhen ofw eLake ente ofre dBays his oAnglicanffice, the rParish;e was aand Briefmet talkswith maree j ufollowedst befor eby th discussionse clergy con byfer ence Thean dNew suff Brunswickragan bisho Anglicanp. In receiving the admoni- Owfit thhine tnheea drliyo c5e msailnlio bno puenodparleie ws,h 3o7 l6iv,0e00 warmth and genuineness experienced by both that year and offered me the position. tion, he told his successor in office that he ex- within the diocesan boundaries, 376,000 St.w aJames,rmth a Gravenhurstnd genuinene suppliesss exper aie musiciannced by b oth participantsthat year an ind osmallffered groups. me the Theposi tmovemention. tion, he told his successor in office that he ex- claim to be affiliated with the Anglican of us in our first meeting with Bishop Finlay. It was a privilege and distinct honour to pected nothing less from him and that he was claim to be affiliated with the Anglican andof u printss in ou ther fi rservicest meet bulletin.ing with ClergyBishop fromFinla y. originatedIt was a in pr Spainivileg ein a nthed d 1940s;istinct the hon firstour to Grouppected n oseesthing progressless from him and that he was Church, with about 80,000 people St.H eThomas was ver andy in tSt.er eJamessted in also g et tparticipate.ing to know us meetingserve a sof h ithes ex Canadianecutive as Anglicansistant an Cursillod archde a- exercising his episcopal ministry responsibly. Cidheunrtcifhie, dw oitnh tahbeo puat r8is0h,0 r0o0l lsp.e Tohpele diocese Hane dw oausr v yeoruyn ing tfearmesiltye.d W ine gsheattriendg tthoe k sntowri euss csoernv. eI gaos th tios kexneocwu tTiveerr ays esvisetna nbte attnedr arncdhdea- exeI rbceilsiienvge hthisa et pAisrccohpbaisl hmoipn iTsetrrye nrceesp woanss ilbelayd. - identified on the parish rolls. The diocese Community Living South Muskoka publicizes was held in Toronto in 1977. on homelessness 4 is home to many ethnic and language- oafn odu oru Cr hyroiustniagn f ajomuirlyn. eWyse a snhda rfaemd tilhye l sifteo.r Iites lceoanr.n Ie gdo mt tuoc khn forwom T ehrimry. eI vweintn beeststerd athned depth ingI btheeli edvioec tehsaet iAn rtchheb disirheocpt iToenr oefn bcei wnga sm loeared- is home to many ethnic and language- the services, offers transportation and sup- Niagara Anglican EDMONTON - Members of an interfaith based congregations, including African, wofa osu ar pClhearissutiraen t ojo eunrgnaegyes wanitdh f ahmimil yan lidfe h. aItve a olefa hrinse fda imthu acnhd f rhoims c hoinmce. rI nw fiotnr eesvseerdy tphaer disehp itnh winegl cthome diniogc teos eth ions teh we hdoir ewcetrioen v oufl nbeerinabgl me,ore based congregations, including African, plies any needed support workers. group formed to fight homelessness here Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, sweanss ae opfl etahseu praes ttoo reanlg caagree wanitdh shuimpp aonrtd h hea ovfe- a tohf eh disi ofacietshe a. nHde hsihso cwoendc ecronm fopra sesvieorny, partisichu i-n mwealrcgoimnainligze tdo, tvhooisce lweshso a wnder ien vthueln merianbolrei,ty. Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, French, Algoma Anglican are making strides in terms of both learning Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of fseernesde colfe rthgey paansdt othraeli rc afarme ailnieds .s Iu hpapdo rnt oh ied oefa- Bishoptlhaerl yd ifoocre t splanshee. Hmea rsgh ifourthonwaelidz ecdo ma npda smsinonor, iptaierst iicnu- Hmea rmgaindael iaz evde,r vyo siicgenleifsisc aanntd d iinff ethren mcein ionr tihtye. Hispanic, Japanese, and Tamil. The City of how to work with one another and in their Toronto has the largest population of tfehraetd s icxl eyregayr sa nladt ethr eI iwr ofaumldi lbiees w. Io hrakdin ngo c ildoesealy tlahrel yC hfourr tchhe a mnda rigni nthaeli zweidd earn cdo mmimnournititiey.s in lHifee mofa tdhee aD vioecreys sei gonf iTfiocraonntt doi. fIfte rise ncoet sinu rtphreis- Toronto has the largest population of diocesan walk 3 awareness of the housing potential of their aboriginal peoples in the country. Niagarawthiatht shixim y eaa stor hsi lshosta etexre cI uw toivuel da sbsei swtaonrtk ainngd closely theA Crchhubricshh oapn dF iinl athye w waisd veerr cyo dmismcuipnlitnye. d in ilnifge, otfh tehre fDorioec, etos eh oefa Tr oarnodn rteoa. Idt tihs en voet rsyu rcpormis-- aboriginal peoples in the country. FREDERICTON - For the fourth year in a property, attendees at a gathering of the Awritchh dheimac aosn hoifs Y eoxrekc.u tive assistant and hisA wrcohrbki. sHheo pw Foirnkleady lwonags vheoruyr sd iasncdip plianiedd a itn- pinligm, tehnetraerfyo re,f lteoc htieoanrs a tnhda tr meaadn tyh hea vveer ysh caormed- The Archbishop of Toronto: Cursillo conference 2 row, Bishop David Edwards of the Diocese group heard March 27. The Archbishop of Toronto: ArIc ghodte taoc okn oowf Y Toerrkr.y , as he was affectionate- theins twioonr kto. Hde twaiol,r tkheodr loounggh hlyo ureras dainndg pdaoicdu a-t- apbliomuetn tthaeriyr erxefplerciteionncse st hoaf th mima.n Hy eh eaxver schisaerde da The Most Rev. Colin Johnson HAMILTON - Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of Fredericton will be heading across one of Formed in 2011, the Capital Region Inter- The Most Rev. Colin Johnson ly Ic aglolet tdo, wknhoewn IT beerrcya,m aes ha em weamsb aefrfe ocft itohnea Pteo-s- mteenntitosn, lteot tdeertsa oilr, athnoyr mouagtherlyia rl enaedeidnegd d foocru- saebrovuatn tth meiirn eisxtpreyr tiehnroceusg hofo uhtim h.i sH oer edxaeinrceids elidfe a, of the Anglican Church of Canada, will give the diocese’s archdeaconries on foot to visit faith Housing Initiative (CRIHI) includes York-Credit Valley: ltyu lcaanllceyd C, womhemni tIt bee caanmde a a r emgeiomnbael rd oefa tnh. eH Peos- meenttisn, glest. tIetr ws aosr alnsyo mevaitdeerniat lt nheaet dheed c faorred asenrdv faonrt tmhaint iwster yg itvher tohuagnhkosu to h Giso odr fdoari nheisd elixf-e, York-Credit Valley: the keynote address at the Canadian Angli- parishes, pray with local Anglicans and bear groups from a variety of spiritual traditions, The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison gtualvaen wcyi sCeo cmoumnistteele a anndd o aff erreegdio gnoaol dd einasni.g Hhte in- dmeeeeptliyn gfosr. Itth we awsi daelsro C ehvuidrechn ta tnhda ta hppe rceacrieadted amndp fleo.r It whaats w peri gvivleeg tehda annkds thoo Gnooudr feodr thoi sh eaxv-e The Rt. Rev. Jenny Andison can Cursillo Triennial Conference, hosted witness to communities on the route. From including Anglicanism. One of the group’s tgoa vceh awlliesne gcionugn msealt atenrds ofaffceirnegd t ghoeo Cdh iunrscighh. Ht iins- tdheee pimlyp foorrt athnec ew oidf erc uCmhuerncicha al nrde laaptiporneschiaiptesd. ahmadp lteh. eI owpapso prrtuivniilteyg etod kanodw h ohnimou arse dm tyo bhisahv-e Trent-Durham: by the Diocese of Niagara on June 22-24 at May 23 to June 5, Edwards will be making his priorities, said a spokesperson, is to move Trent-Durham: wtoa csh aa lclaelnmging vmoaicttee arsn dfa ac inogn t-haen xCihoursc phr. eHsi-s theO inmep oofr tahnec qeu oafl ietcieusm Ie andicmailr reedl atbionust hTieprsr.y ohpa,d m theen tooprp aonrdtu fnriteyn dto. Tkhneo wC hhuimrc ha sh masy b beiesnh- The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw Renison University College in Waterloo. way through the archdeaconry of Wood- from looking at homelessness “from a broad, The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw ewnacse a. Hcael omffienrge vdo sitcreo anngd e ap inscoonp-aanl xleioaudse rpsrheisp- waOsn hei so wf tihllein qgunaelsitsi etso Im aadkme itriemde a fbooru pte Toeprlrey. bople, smseedn tor h aanvde fhraiedn hdi.m T haes aC hfauirthchfu hl absis bheoepn. Participants will have a choice of attending stock, which covers New Brunswick’s north- city-wide perspective” to getting “boots on York-Scarborough: ienn tchee. H deio ocfefseer,e bdo stthr opnags teopriaslclyo paanld l emadorearsllhyi. pHe wHea sm haisd ew hililminsgenlfe sasv atoil ambalek eto t icmleer gfoyr a pnedo lpaliet.y Hblee swsieldl bteo mhaivssee hda adn hdi mle aavse as faa liethgfaucly b oisf heoxp-. York-Scarborough: two out of three workshops: “Discernment,” west region, including the upper reaches of the ground,” and “to energize local com- The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson wina tsh ae mdiodcesl eo,f bdoetehp p fasitho raanlldy parnady emrfourlally. He Hweh om naedeed heidm tsoe mlf eaevta wilaitbhl eh timo c. lIe wrgays aonftde nlaity eHme pwlailrl yb ele madisesreshd iapn, hdu lemaivlietsy ,a c loemgapcays soifo enx a-nd The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson led by Sr. Elizabeth Ann Eckert of the Sister- the Saint John River. munities, to engage local temples, mosques, twhaosu ag hmtfoudlenle osfs ,d aenedp wfaaitsh g aenndu ipnrealye crofunlcerned washkoe dn etoed joedin t ho ime ient mweiteht ihnigms .w I iwtha so tohfteerns, pemropfolaurnyd l efaaidther. sWheip a, rheu gmrialtiteyf,u clo tmo hpaiss fsaiomni laynd York-Simcoe: hood of St. John the Divine in Toronto; “Your Highlights will include a visit to the Mc- churches and gurdwaras.” York-Simcoe: athbougt hthtfeu wlneelsl-sb, aenindg w oaf st hgee nclueirngeyly a ncodn lcaeitryned anskde idt wtoa jso einv ihdiemn ti nth mate ehtei naglws awyist hli sottehneerds, in- fporro hfoauvnindg f asihthar. eWde h aimre wgritaht etfhuel Ctoh huirsc hfa amnidly The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty Spiritual Autobiography,” led by Canon Cain Foods factory in Florenceville; attend- The meeting on March 27 heard from rep- The Rt. Rev. Peter Fenty aubnoduetr t hies wepeilsl-cboepianlg l eoaf dtheres chliepr.gy and laity atenndt liyt. wTaesr reyv iwdaesn ta tphaastt hore, amlwenatyosr l, ifsrtieennedd a ind- afosrs uhraev itnhge msh oafr eodu rh pimra wyeirthfu tlh seu Cpphourrtc. hW aen gdive Peterunde Davisonr his epi sofco thepal Dioceseleadersh ofip .Niagara; and ingte nat lmeetingy. Terry ofw aDiocesans a pasto rCouncil, mento rat, f rCampiend a nd resentativesassure them of o fthe ou rAnglican, prayerful Romansuppor tCatho. We g-ive The Diocese of Toronto: In the spring of 2003 I received a call from confidante. Archbishop Terence Finlay back to his Cre- The Diocese of Toronto: “Labyrinth,”In the spr iledng obyf 2 Lori003 I Haskings-Barber, received a call fro m Brookwood,confidante .an Anglican youth camp; and lic,Ar Lutheran,chbishop T Moravian,erence Fin Unitarian,lay back to Muslim his Cre - 135 Adelaide St. E., the Archbishop’s office inviting me to meet Another quality I admired in him was his ator God with the same graciousness we ex- 135 Adelaide St. E., a certified trainer in the use of spiritual a visit to a potato packing operation. The and Jewish communities, as well as followers Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 wthieth A hricmhb. Iis thhoopu’gs hotf fIi cwea isn vgiotiingg tmo eb eto i nmveiteetd huAmniloityh.e Hr eq ueanlgitayg eI da dwmitihre pde ionp hlei min walals s thai-s apteorri eGnocedd w oift hh itmhe. Msaamy eh ge rraecsito iuns npeassc ew aen edx- Toronto, Ont., M5C 1L8 labyrinths.with him. I thought I was going to be invited pilgrimagehumility. H wille en includegaged w sectionsith peop lthroughe in all s taa - ofp Indianerience spirituald of him. leaderMay h eSathya rest in Sai pea Baba.ce and 1-800-668-8932/416-363-6021 to sit on another committee of the diocese. He tions of life. He was as comfortable talking rise with Christ in glory. W1-8e0b0 s-i6te6:8 h-t8tp93:/2//w4w16w-3.to6r3o-6n0to2.1anglican.ca toThe sit oCursillon anoth movementer committ eaimse of ttohe support diocese . He naturetions opreservef life. He wandas otheras com walkingfortable trails.talkin gIt Theris eMessenger with Christ in glory. Web site: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca June 2018 COMMENT TheAnglican 5 Remember our Christian values

BY ELIN GOULDEN the dignity of every human being” and to “strive to safeguard the integrity of ntarians will be God’s creation.” These are values that we going to the polls should carry with us at all times, includ- on June 7 to choose ing into the voting booth. Owho will represent Before election day, take the time to us at Queen’s Park for the learn about the various parties’ platforms. next four years. Not only do Ask what their impact is likely to be on elections give us the right to have a say in those who are most vulnerable, and on choosing who will lead our province, but the natural environment that sustains us. they give us the opportunity to consider Share your concerns with candidates who what makes for a society of justice and come to call, with friends, family mem- dignity in which all can flourish. bers, neighbours and fellow parishioners. There are two temptations that com- Don’t forget to pray for those who will monly arise during election campaigns. be elected, that they be given a spirit of One is to cast our votes for those whose wisdom and compassion to exercise their platforms appeal to our self-interest, responsibilities for the good of all. without considering the impact those poli- Finally, get out and vote! Whether or cies will have on those who are in greater not your preferred party or candidate is need than ourselves. Many politicians elected, you have registered your inter- directly pitch their platforms to those est in the life and future of the province whose principal motivation is “what’s in – and of your community. At the same it for me.” This can lead to the second time, remember that, as important as it temptation, which is to become cynical or is, voting in an election is only one aspect apathetic about the process and decide of the ongoing work of civic engagement. not to vote. Continue to pray for the government and Both these temptations represent an Stained glass windows depict Jesus and his followers helping others. other elected representatives, continue abdication of our responsibility as Chris- to learn about the issues that arise, and tians to love our neighbours as ourselves. tributing to and engaging in the public in need, and for pressing for long-term, continue to speak up and to act for the To vote only for those who benefit us, or sphere. Many public institutions – hos- systemic changes that address social building up of our common life. to leave the choosing of those in govern- pitals, schools and universities, librar- injustices. ment to others, squanders one of the chief ies and social service agencies – were Scripture calls us to seek the welfare of Elin Goulden is the diocese’s Social Jus- opportunities our society affords us for originally founded by Anglicans. Today, the communities in which God has placed tice and Advocacy consultant. The Eccle- contributing to the common good. It also we continue to serve our neighbours us (Jeremiah 29:7) and to speak out and siastical Province of Ontario has prepared fails to take advantage of the greatest through outreach programs at the par- judge righteously on behalf of those in an election backgrounder on housing and form of influence we have over our politi- ish and diocesan levels. But Anglicans need (Prov. 31:8-9). In the same vein, our income security, with suggested questions cal leaders. have also had a long history of using our baptismal covenant calls us to “seek and for candidates. Visit www.province-ontar- Anglicans have a long history of con- voices to amplify the concerns of those serve Christ in all persons,” to “respect io.anglican.ca/elections. Work is underway on our strategic plan

BY ANGELA HANTOUMAKOS Working Group is making substantial ing consulting firms. This phase of work tion of candidates for ordination and their progress in identifying models of govern- will end with the Request for Award, at formation. am delighted to bring ance that will streamline and facilitate the which juncture we will evaluate the cost We plan to bring recommendations you an update on decision-making process. and commence rollout, subject to Dioc- from our working groups to our next Growing in Christ, our In our quest to continually become bet- esan Council approval. Regular Session of Synod in November Idiocese’s strategic plan. ter stewards of our human and property Feedback from the Engagement Survey, 2018. As you will recall, the plan resources, we are pleased to report that already completed, together with addi- The work of the strategic plan is often lays out a bold vision for by year’s end we will present recommen- tional input from our clergy and senior challenging but also immensely reward- our diocese for the next four years: to be dations from our Remuneration Working staff at the Diocesan Centre, will help to ing. I truly feel privileged to have the an Anglican community committed to Group that address remuneration con- inform and corroborate the work of the opportunity to work with the College of proclaiming and embodying Jesus Christ cerns of our clergy that reflect our values. Trust and Culture Working Group as it Bishops, talented diocesan staff and our through compassionate service, intelli- Our Property Working Group is focused seeks ways to build a more collaborative dedicated volunteers to help implement gent faith and Godly worship. on helping us to better track, manage and trusting culture in our diocese. our strategic plan. Since becoming Executive Director in and leverage our real estate resources. The Innovation Based on Evidence I wish to thank you for welcoming me December 2017, I have started working By mid-summer, we will have a compre- Working Group is working on defining to the Diocese of Toronto as you have, and with many of the plan’s working groups hensive inventory of all our real estate clear deliverables that will enable the for your willingness and support to drive to help establish clear deliverables and holdings, a project we undertook last diocese to mitigate risk through adoption the positive change the implementation of frameworks for the strategic focus areas year with N. Barry Lyons Consultants. In of best practices with respect to how data our strategic plan will have in transform- identified in the plan. It is heartening to January of 2018, a Request for Proposal will be used to measure outcomes for ing our future by balancing our call to see the level of commitment and collabo- was put out to market for engineering continuous improvement. action for a bold vision, while maintaining ration on the part of volunteers and staff consulting services to assist us with a Our Leadership and Formation Work- our trust in Christ’s faithfulness to his to enable our diocese to fulfill its mis- diocese-wide building condition assess- ing Group is in the early stages of Church and honouring our rich heritage. sion to build healthy, missional Anglican ment project. We are currently in the defining deliverables that will enable us communities that engage faithfully with procurement phase of the engagement to develop the clerical and lay leaders Angela Hantoumakos is the diocese’s the world and share the gospel of Jesus and are pleased to report that we have who will lead our transformation efforts. Executive Director. To learn more about Christ. received positive responses from some of The diocesan Postulancy Committee has Growing in Christ, visit the diocese’s web- The Governance and Decision-Making the country’s most pre-eminent engineer- reviewed its procedures for the identifica- site, www.toronto.anglican.ca.

The Diocese is on Correction IN last month’s issue, the caption Facebook, Twitter of a photograph of York-Scarbor- ough’s town hall meeting contained incorrect information. The per- and YouTube. son speaking was the Rev. Claire Goodrich Dyer. The Anglican re- To connect, visit grets the error.

www.toronto.anglican.ca www.toronto.anglican.ca 6 TheAnglican INTERVIEW June 2018 I have done nothing in Belize alone

Andy Harjula is a member of St. John, Ida orchard work, which includes orange, lime, and volunteers here and in Belize. banana and coconut orchards. In the case of the Diaz family, the new popcorn popper I have been retired for over 20 years. will permit Eduardo to make additional In the church, I am one of many on the volumes of popcorn and thereby make a “Greeter” crew. I also try to help publicize difference for his family. the church by supplying photos and stories about events to the newspaper. My other I was born in a snowbank and raised out voluntary jobs include volunteering with of a suitcase. I have lived in 14 different the Canada Revenue Agency by preparing houses, beginning in Finland, Sweden, the tax returns for low income Canadians. Last U.S. and Canada. My career was with the year, volunteers across Canada prepared Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources 700,000 free tax returns. I also volunteer and Forestry, where I was invited to go to with the Peterborough Police Department new positions throughout the province. I on their Community Policing Committee. We enjoy helping people solve their personal monitor drivers for speeding and organize problems and consequently after retirement bike rodeos for local youth. I worked with the Ontario Human Rights Commission investigating harassment and My wife and I returned to Belize in April discrimination complaints, resolving the for a week to celebrate my birthday and complaint and closing the files. to assist a family that has fallen on chal- lenging times. The father, Eduardo Diaz, My volunteerism probably stems from was an electrician until one day when he my father, now deceased, who would go came in touch with an electrical wire that and volunteer on any works at the drop blew off his hands and feet. He now supports of a hat. My sister possessed a similar his family by selling popcorn on the street. trait and she put a lot of effort into help- Our local hardware store held a fundraiser ing immigrants settle in Canada. Before for Eduardo and purchased a popcorn pop- Andy Harjula (left) with Alex, a student in Belize who is studying to be an electrician. Alex’s tuition she passed on, she immigrated to Ecuador per, like the ones used in theaters. In addi- is being funded by Dave Welch, an electrician in Canada. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDY HARJULA and helped people by starting a school and tion, one of our congregation has donated raising chickens. a set of stainless steel pots for the Diaz in Belize alone. All the efforts have been Spanish-speaking and I struggled with family. The majority of people in Belize use because of the tremendous support I have their language; I felt embarrassed in not Five years from now I would like to enjoy aluminum pots rather than stainless steel received from St. John’s congregation, my being able to talk to them in their own distributing the proceeds of a lottery – if because of their affordability. We brought tolerant wife and understanding adult language in their country. Then I discov- I won – in Belize by establishing a long- these items on our trip, plus many other children. I tell them I am spending their ered Belize, formerly British Honduras, a term education scholarship that would items for schools such as flip flops, soccer inheritance in Belize. British protectorate since the early 1600s. help students pull themselves up by their shoes, chalk and books. To me it was obvious that one of the major bootstraps to a better life through educa- I began volunteering in developing coun- problems in Belize was that they imported tion. I would also enjoy helping additional To make it clear, I have done nothing tries after trying to help with rebuilding the majority of their food, even though volunteers come to Belize and experience projects in New they had the climate and soils to be self- the local life, and to help the volunteers Orleans from sufficient in food production. My efforts, lend their helping hands to one of the many Hurricane Kat- and those of other like-minded people such projects that are crying for help. rina. The U.S. as Bev Hilditch, have purchased, supplied immigration of- and planted fruit trees to help Belizeans My understanding of the Bible is very SUMMER ficers delayed become self sufficient by growing some limited, but I like the King James’s ver- my entry to such of their own food. In addition, funds have sion that says, “Therefore all things AT ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL an extent that been raised in Canada through auctions whatsoever ye would that men should do that unpleas- and dinners to supply food to school lunch to you: do ye even so to them: for this is ant experience programs there. Initially, I also supported the law and the prophets.” The parallel dissuaded me a priest who was attempting to acclimatize Buddhist version is, “Each day try to do from ever try- superior chicken breeds that would survive one good thing. If you can’t accomplish NIIGAANI- ing to help there in the tropical heat. that, at least try to avoid doing anything GICHIGAMI again. Then I bad towards others.” I am not perfect, but helped each The Belize Project has raised sufficient I aim for that each day. GRATITUDE winter in Ec- funds now to support 10 students with FESTIVAL uador, Panama tuition fees so they can attend high school. To learn more about the Belize Project, and Guatemala. High school fees represent 30 per cent of a including volunteer and fundraising op- & WALK Each of these labourer’s income. The primary source of portunities, contact Mr. Harjula at andy- countries is local jobs in the Dangriga area of Belize is [email protected] or at 705-277-1825. FRIday, JUNE 8 | 6:00PM SHERBOURNE COMMONS (SHERBOURNE & WATERFRONT) To help people with complex Join us for National Aboriginal Month Unwavering SUPPORT mental health challenges get in a prayer walk for the waters, back on their feet, recover led by Wanda Whitebird and other and dignity, leave homelessness interfaith leaders. We begin with behind, it only takes two things: HOPE unwavering support and hope. a water ceremony and are then led by Indigenous drummers on a short LOFT offers the prayer walk to St. James Park for Unwavering Support. a BBQ, live music, and more! You provide the Hope.

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CONFIRMATION Thirty-two confirmands and two who reaffirmed their baptismal vows join Archbishop Colin Johnson and sponsoring clergy and laity after the Diocesan Confirmation Service at St. James Cathedral on April 29. They came from the following churches: St. John, West Toronto, St. Matthew, First Avenue, Toronto, St. James, Caledon East, St. Matthias, Etobicoke, St. James the Apostle, Sharon, St. Hilary, Cooksville, Church of the Resurrection, Toronto, St. Jude, Bramalea North, St. Mary and St. Martha, Toronto, St. John the Baptist, Norway and St. Michael the Archangel, Toronto. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON

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LaFleur, incumbent. “That sensi- any repairs. The LED lights could tivity is an important part of the last for decades before they need DNA of this community.” He adds: to be replaced. “While it may be a lot of work, “When we look at any project, we’re doing it because we can do large or small, we always look at the no other. To be disciples of Jesus green angle,” she says. “Is there a Christ is to be engaged in the care way to do this that has a recycling ROAD READY of God’s creation.” component or how can we try to The Rev. Andrew MacDonald blesses The church’s efforts to weave save energy and costs? That’s how bicycles at St. Martin in-the-Fields, environmental thinking and action we always try to make decisions.” Toronto on April 28. People from into all aspects of its life, including Ms. Lang says St. Cuthbert’s is the High Park neighbourhood, its worship, administration and part of a trend among faith groups parishioners and two Toronto building, was the reason why it was to invest time and money in going auxiliary police officers brought their chosen to receive the award, says green. “Faith buildings nowadays bikes for the annual Blessing of the Donna Lang, Faith & the Common are spending a lot of money on Good’s Toronto animator. energy audits and retrofits. I’ve Bicycles service. PHOTO BY MICHAEL “I’ve been working with the HUDSON been doing this job for eight years parish for the past three years and I’ve noticed that faith build- and have been impressed with the ings are getting a lot more serious dedication of their Environmental about this.” Study Group and their ability to get She says the shift is due to cli- things done,” says Ms. Lang. “We mate change being a regular and carefully select the winner every visible part of daily life. “We’re year and this year St. Cuthbert’s seeing that we’re part of it – it’s has definitely warranted it.” not just something way out there She was impressed not only with anymore.” the church’s dedication but its In addition to its ongoing green innovation as well. “It was things initiatives, St. Cuthbert’s is one of Conference explores Christian like the bike racks and LED lights four Anglican churches participat- in the parking lot and the com- ing in Faith & the Common Good’s munity garden,” she says. “It’s three-year Energy Benchmark really cutting edge to have a faith Program, which tracks gas and heritage of peacemaking building producing produce for the electricity consumption, green neighbourhood.” house gases costs and energy us- Ms. Conolly says there is a practi- age intensity. The other Anglican cal side to the church’s green ini- churches taking part are Church Topics include loving enemies, non-violence tiatives. While there is an up-front of the Redeemer, Bloor St., Christ cost to upgrades, there are savings Church, Deer Park, and Holy Trin- BY PAUL PYNKOSKI as well, she says. Since the church ity, Thornhill. For more information installed the new boilers in 2011, on the program, contact Ms. Lang HOW might Christians respond to for example, they have not needed at [email protected]. violence and war? How do we un- derstand Christ’s call to be peace- makers? How might we give voice and action to our vocation to peace? These were theoretical questions for me until two years ago. But they gained urgency with the arrival of our first grandchild – female, Ojibwe and living on a First Nations reserve – born amid the upsurge in nuclear rhetoric between the United States and North Korea, and find- ing out that my own country was More than 125 people attend the Voices for Peace conference in Toronto. At selling military equipment to Saudi right, hip hop artist Shad speaks about the intersection of art and peacemaking. Arabia. What sort of a world would PHOTOS BY CASSIDY HALL she inherit? What could my single and active resistance. More than ton. Each lived peacemaking in voice do to change any of this? These 125 people from across Ontario a different way. A fundamental questions paralyzed me. and as far away as Amsterdam and principle for Mr. Forest is the need But reading Thomas Merton, the Los Angeles came to explore our to disarm our own hearts, to bring ing our lines of human separation. And with the psalmist, “our sound Trappist monk and mystic, gave Christian heritage of peacemaking, into the light of day our own violent Music maker at heart, he could not has gone out into all lands/and their me hope. I found in his writings loving enemies, and non-violent and aggressive tendencies, before resist translating the fourth verse message to the ends of the earth.” the ancient Christian wisdom of resistance to evil. attempting to disarm the hearts of of “Remember to Remember” into non-violence and peacemaking, There were two keynote speak- our enemies. Compassion, love of spoken word poetry. Paul Pynkoski is a member of restated in a modern key. Hope ers: Jim Forest and Shad Kabango. enemies, and non-violent encounter Newcomers to activism were able Church of the Redeemer, Bloor led to dreaming, and sharing those On the surface, it appeared an un- were emphasized. We need first to to take a small first step and sign Street, and was one of the organ- dreams led to collaborative action. likely pairing – a 76-year-old writer see the humanity of our “enemy” a petition against nuclear weap- izers of Voices for Peace. He fa- Our collective dreaming became and lifelong peace activist and a because disarmament occurs not ons. Connections were made with cilitates literature and film discus- Voices for Peace, a conference on 35-year-old Juno award-winning when we defeat our enemy in de- Project Plowshares and Christian sions at Church of the Redeemer’s peace held at the Cardinal Flahiff hip hop artist and broadcaster. But bate, but when we win their hearts. Peacemaker Teams. Books were drop-in program for those who Centre in Toronto on April 28. The their messages provided both coun- Shad spoke on the intersection purchased and friendships formed. are homeless or at risk. Jim For- Church of the Redeemer, the Henri terpoint and harmony for the day. of art and peacemaking. He, too, Voices for Peace closed with est’s speech is available at http:// Nouwen Society, Citizens for Public Mr. Forest’s presentation focused emphasized the personal. Music song and prayer. Music lifted to the jimandnancyforest.com/2018/04/ Justice, and the Basilian Centre for not on theory but on the lived wis- and film are storytelling. Both arts heights of the chapel, perhaps to becoming-peacemakers/ and Shad’s Peace and Justice brought together dom distilled from his friendships offer deeply personal stories, but the heavens. As we sang, I realized spoken word poetry is at https:// a team of new and seasoned advo- with Dorothy Day, Henri Nouwen, as they are offered those stories I was finding my voice, and that we www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NB- cates for contemplative practices Daniel Berrigan and Thomas Mer- become social, assisting us in cross- were finding our voices, for peace. p2wwN5Is. June 2018 NEWS TheAnglican 9 Ping pong helps church reach out Local students join club

BY THE REV. CANON PHILIP DER

A group of parishioners at St. Chris- topher, Richmond Hill has been playing ping pong for years, but it wasn’t until last fall that our ping pong ministry really started to flourish. As our church went through a three-year missional transformation, we built a close re- lationship with a local high school, Bayview Secondary. We discovered that many teens also loved to play ping pong, but they had no place to play. As a result, our church started a ping pong and board game club on Thursday afternoons. Michele Taylor, our English ministry pastor, spearheaded this new outreach to the local students. We also pur- Local students take part in a ping pong marathon, helping to raise $9,002 for FaithWorks. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ST. CHRISTOPHER’S chased 16 new ping pong rackets. The club started with eight youth Besides being a great outreach mittee set two goals: raise $6,000 dous energy in the room. Then the time playing but also had oppor- and has steadily grown to 25 stu- opportunity, we wondered how we for FaithWorks and have 60 people games began. Some came to play tunities for fellowship with new dents. Every Thursday at 4:30 p.m., could channel this enthusiasm participate in the relay. for an hour, others for six hours. and potential church members Pastor Michele leads a discussion for an even greater good. We de- All the players endeavoured to By the end of the first day, we had from the community. One person time with the teens about mental cided to use the momentum to both find sponsors, and in our church raised $2,950 with 53 players. By has started to join our Thursday health issues or Christian teach- strengthen our church’s team spirit announcements we urged parish- the 12th hour of the second day, YEAH (outreach) club. We thank ings. In the meantime, a new couple and to raise money for a great ioners, “If you are not playing, we were edging close to our target God for all these blessings. As Paul who joined the church last spring cause – FaithWorks. As there are please sponsor someone to play.” of $6,000. By the end of the 18th says in Romans 8:28, “We know that brought over 10 new people to play 18 organizations under the Faith- The response was extremely posi- hour, we had surpassed our target all things work together for good ping pong weekly. As a result, St. Works umbrella, we made it our tive. and reached $8,812. Donations for those who love God, who are Christopher’s now has ping pong goal to try to have an 18-hour ping We started each of the two mara- continued to flow and at the end, called according to his purpose.” sessions on Tuesday, Thursday, pong relay marathon. Once the thon relay days (March 22 and 24) we raised $9,002 for FaithWorks. Friday and Sunday. Dozens of peo- idea was shared with the leaders, with a prayer to remember the Over 60 players contributed to The Rev. Canon Philip Der is ple are playing ping pong weekly everyone got excited about making ministries of all 18 FaithWorks the project! the incumbent of St. Christopher, at St. Christopher’s! it happen and an organizing com- organizations. There was tremen- Parishioners not only had a great Richmond Hill. Bishop to open Human trafficking consultation cricket festival held in Pickering

BY STUART MANN is to have fun and develop friend- BY MATT GARDNER and then go home and help lead tion saw participants reflecting ships. “It’s friendly, not competi- some initiatives and engagement on how to increase awareness in BISHOP Jenny Andison has learned tive,” he says. “Whether you’re a THE Anglican Church of Canada in their local areas,” he said, add- their areas towards the elimina- a lot of things since becoming the seasoned cricketer or just begin- held the first of four consultations ing that there will be a focus on the tion of human trafficking, as well area bishop of York-Credit Valley. ning, you’re welcome to come and on human trafficking and mod- issue at General Synod. as efforts to build networks, and She can soon add cricket to that list. play or just enjoy the day.” ern slavery on April 10-13 at the Throughout the consultation, advance the issue in the run-up As the special guest of the Angli- In addition to cricket, there will Manresa Jesuit Retreat Centre participants learned about the ex- to General Synod 2019. can Church Cricket Festival, Bishop be music and food, including tea in Pickering. The consultations, perience of trafficking and its scope Similar consultations have fol- Andison will take part in the open- and cucumber sandwiches. There called Engage Freedom! Anglicans across Ontario and Canada. Leora lowed or will take place for the ing ceremonies and try her hand is no entry fee. “All we’re asking of Against Human Trafficking and Rich, manager of clinical services ecclesiastical provinces of Canada, at bowling and batting. Although the churches is to come and bring Modern Slavery, are being held in for East Metro Youth Services, Rupert’s Land, and B.C. and Yukon. she’s never played the game before, some food,” he says. He advises each of the ecclesiastical provinces which provides trauma therapy The Province of Canada event took she’s up for the challenge. first-timers to wear light, comfort- in Canada and are intended to help and peer mentorship for young place from April 16-18 at Memorial The tournament will be held able clothing and running shoes. the national church develop a more people, reported an increase in University in St. John’s, Nfld. on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Spectators should bring a lawn comprehensive policy towards the the last four years in young people “If we’re going to be effective Credit Valley/Sandalwood Park, chair if possible. elimination of human trafficking. coming into the Scarborough office (in working to eliminate human 10530 Creditview Rd., Brampton. This is the festival’s third year, The meeting in Pickering heard and detailing their experiences in trafficking), it needs to be engaged Church teams and individuals are and a friendly rivalry has developed from government representatives, the sex trade. in at every level of the Church,” invited to participate, no experience between the teams, some of which Indigenous leaders, Anglican Com- The consultation heard that On- said Mr. Weston. “So we want the necessary. The venue is bigger this wear shirts with their church’s logo munion partners, and professionals tario accounts for more than two- grassroots parish folks to be aware year, allowing two matches to be on them. Last year’s winner was engaged in efforts to end trafficking thirds of trafficking cases across and engaged and praying and tak- played at the same time. the team from St. Peter, Erindale. and modern slavery. the country. Sex traffickers most ing action as much as folks that Five teams have already signed Mr. Mendil says there is a lot of Ryan Weston, co-chair of the often target women and girls, home- are closely affiliated with national up to play – St. Peter, Erindale, St. interest in cricket in the diocese be- national church’s Human Traffick- less and marginalized youth, and initiatives.” Thomas à Becket, Erin Mills South, cause of people who have come here ing Reference Group, said the aim young people who struggle with Holy Family, Heart Lake, Trin- from all over the world. “Cricket of the meeting was to engage the low-self esteem, bullying, addiction, Matt Gardner is the corporate com- ity, Streetsville and St. James the being a global sport, they’d love wider Church as much as possible. or mental health issues. The age of municator for the Anglican Church Apostle, Brampton. There will also to have that opportunity to meet “We’ve got folks from across the recruitment can be as low as 12 or of Canada. This is a condensed be a team made up of individuals with fellow parishioners and enjoy ecclesiastical province of Ontario 13. Indigenous women and girls are version of an article that was first who want to play but aren’t part a game of cricket,” he says. “That’s that we hope will learn some things particularly likely to be trafficked. published on the national church’s of a church team. the reason behind it.” together and build some networks, The final day of the consulta- website. Continued on Page 9 Ranil Mendis, one of the organiz- For more information, email an- ers, says the purpose of the tourney [email protected]. Recycle The Anglican. GIVE IT TO A FRIEND. 10 TheAnglican NEWS June 2018 Cope restored after three-year effort Bishop has connection to local church

BY WILLEM HART

BISHOP John Charles Roper (1858– 1940) was appointed vicar of St. Thomas, Huron Street in Toronto in 1888, when the parish had dwindled to only six people. He is largely responsible for having revived it and introducing the parish to the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Before Bishop John Roper going to St. Thomas, he had been the Keble Professor of Theology at Trinity College, Oxford, a posi- tion he relinquished to become the chaplain of the newly formed Sisterhood of St. John the Divine in Toronto, where he formed a close relationship to its founder, Mother Hannah Grier Coome. In 1897, he accepted a position as The ACW Ecclesiastical Needleworkers professor of theology at the General gather around the Bishop Charles Theological Seminary in New York Roper cope on April 23 after spending City. In 1912, he became the third three years restoring it. From left are Bishop of British Columbia and Heather James, Valerie Chambers, was translated to be the Bishop Anne Robson, Joyce Connell, Sheila of Ottawa three years later, serv- Wilgar, Peggy Perkins, Joy Horswell, ing for 24 years, the last six as the Doreen Stanton, Elaine Rowe and Details of the cope, above and below. Metropolitan of Ontario. It is not Louise Reid. At right, Louise Reid unlikely that Bishop Roper was shows details of the cope. PHOTOS BY presented with the beautifully MICHAEL HUDSON embroidered “Roper Cope,” made by the Sisterhood of St. John the Roper in a fine triptych painted by Divine, when he became the Bishop Suan-Seh Foo, a parishioner, which of Ottawa. The cope was gifted to hangs in the church’s Lady altar. the parish of St. Thomas upon his In the early 1990s, Altar Guild retirement from the Diocese of members Doreen Stanton and Ottawa in 1939. Donalda McTaggart thought bet- In Household of God, A Parish ter of the cope than treating it as History of St. Thomas’s Church, the an archival object to be admired, late Merrium Clancy notes that, and set about its restoration. Ms. the work and eventually in 2015 it original embroidery and details “Whether in the bishop’s day, or Stanton obtained samples of cloth was turned over to the diocese’s were retained where repair was after it came to us, the cope became from Watts & Co. in London, Eng- Ecclesiastical Needlework Com- possible, or completely renewed. very worn and the stole is now land and, after a choice was made, mittee, supported by the patronage The new braids and cords were missing, though there is a reference sewed a replica. The plan was to of Margaret Hardacre in honour of custom made, as were other de- in the 1949 Altar Guild minutes transpose the original embroidery her husband Walter. tails. Today the new cope, although and the parish of St. Thomas is to its being in need of cleaning. from the old cope to the new one. Many, many hours have gone somewhat different from when it privileged to use the cope for years The best that we can do now is to This entailed a vast amount of into producing the current ver- was presented to Bishop Roper in to come in worship to the honour try to preserve it so that we can work since the original embroidery sion, under the direction of Louise 1915, is a beautiful example of fine of God. gaze upon it from time to time.” was badly worn and too fine to Reid, by sewer Doreen Stanton, needlework and embroidery. The A speculative version of the cope transpose. A fatal illness prevented and especially embroiderer Peggy Ecclesiastical Needlework Com- Willem Hart is a member of St. can also be seen worn by Bishop Ms. McTaggart from completing Perkins. As much as possible, the mittee is thrilled with the results Thomas, Huron Street. Outdoor service refreshes BY LILLIAN NEWBERY Cordie began with prayer, then we walked to a spot in the woodland LIKE a special blessing after a long overlooking the Credit River. winter, sunshine and a canopy of Ms. Nightingale led the medita- cloudless blue sky hung over the tion, guiding us to an awareness group engaged in St. Peter, Erin- of sound, feel, touch, smell and dale’s first Christian Meditation sight. Afterwards, everyone in in Nature service. the circle spoke of what they had The service to mark Earth Day noticed – the rushing sound of on April 22 was created and led the river, traffic and passers-by by the Rev. Maria Nightingale, on the path, the feel of sunlight the church’s associate priest and and the breeze on skin, the smell chaplain to seniors, and youth of decaying leaves, the look of minister Lydia Cordie. It was based bright sunlight, green moss, red on the idea of “forest bathing,” sumac panicles, silvery branches, suggested by Cathy Robertson, light dancing on the river and a the parish’s environment officer. feeling of calm. A group spanning seven decades We listened to Psalm 148, which in age strolled from the church to speaks of all of creation praising Erindale Park, acknowledging God, and concluded with prayer as the traditional territory of the we left the park refreshed. Huron/Wendat, Seneca and Mis- sissaugas of the Credit River. As Lillian Newbery is a member of The Rev. Maria Nightingale (centre) with St. Peter’s parishioners in the forest. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. PETER’S red-winged blackbirds trilled, Ms. St. Peter, Erindale. June 2018 AnglicanClassifieds 11

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St. Mary, Richmond Hill 1. The Anglican Church of Canada – 27. Executive Board and Trusts Vacant Incumbencies • The Rev. Jeff Boldt 9. St. Philip on-the-Hill, Unionville Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate Committee Clergy from outside the diocese • The Rev. Alison Hari-Singh 10. Samaritan House Community 2. The General Synod and Council 28. Trent-Durham Area Council with the permission of their • The Rev. Roshni Jayawardena Ministries of General Synod of the Anglican 29. York-Credit Valley Area Council bishop may apply through the • The Rev. Ken Johnstone 11. Diocesan Girls’ Choir School Church of Canada 30. York-Scarborough Area Council Diocesan Executive Assistant, • The Rev. Andrew Kaye 12. The Religious Communities of the 31. York-Simcoe Area Council Mrs. Mary Conliffe. • The Rev. Johanna Pak • The Rev. Shelley Pollard IN MOTION Redeemer, Bloor St., Toronto, • The Rev. Johanna Pak, As- First Phase - Parish Selection • The Rev. Brian Suggs May 1. sistant Curate, St. Timothy, Ag- Committee in Formation (not yet • The Rev. Morning Wang Appointments • The Rev. Brian Suggs, As- incourt and Havergal College, receiving names): • The Rev. Mary Pataki, Honor- sistant Curate, All Saints, June 1. • St. John, Bowmanville The Rev. Karen Isaacs will be ary Assistant, St. Stephen, Kingsway, May 1. • The Rev. Jeff Boldt, Assistant • St. Hugh and St. Edmund, ordained a Priest at St. Mary and Maple, April 5. • The Rev. Morning Wang, As- Curate, Trinity, Streetsville, Mississauga St. Martha, Toronto on May 27 • The Rev. Jacqueline Daley, sistant Curate, St. George on June 1. • St. Thomas à Becket, at 4 p.m. Interim Priest-in-Charge, St. Yonge, Toronto, May 1. • The Rev. Adrienne Clements, Erin Mills South Margaret, New Toronto, May 1. • The Rev. Shelly Pollard, As- Priest-in-Charge, St. Hilary • Trinity, Aurora Death • The Rev. Fran Kovar, Interim sistant Curate, St. John, York (Cooksville), Mississauga, June • The Rev. Donald French died Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Mills, May 7. 8. Second Phase - Parish Selection on Feb. 24. Ordained priest Fenelon Falls, May 1. • The Rev. Ken Johnstone, As- • The Rev. C.J. Adams, Interim Committee (receiving names via in 1960, he served as deacon • The Rev. MacIvan Rogers, In- sistant Curate, St. Margaret Priest-in-Charge, St. Thomas à Area Bishop): assistant of St. Andrew by-the- terim Priest-in-Charge, Church in-the-Pines, West Hill, May 15. Becket, Erin Mills South, July 1. • Parish of Churchill and Cooks- Lake, Toronto, incumbent of of the Atonement, Alderwood, • The Rev. Bob Bettson, Interim • The Rev. Stephen Blackmore, town the Parish of Stayner, rector May 1. Priest-in-Charge, St. Hugh and Regional Dean, Etobicoke- • St. Andrew, Scarborough of St. George, Allandale, and • The Rev. Andrew Kaye, Assis- St. Edmund, Mississauga, May Humber Deanery, Sept. 1. honorary assistant of Trinity, tant Curate, St. Timothy, North 21. • The Rev. Alison Hari-Singh, Ordinations Barrie and St. Paul, Innisfil. Toronto, May 1. • The Ven. Paul Feheley, Interim Assistant Curate, Grace The following individuals were His celebration of life was held • The Rev. Roshni Jayawardena, Priest-in-Charge, St. Michael Church on-the-Hill, Toronto, ordained transitional deacons at on April 7 at St. George, Assistant Curate, Church of the and All Angels, Toronto, June 1. Sept. 1. St. James Cathedral on May 6: Allandale. 12 TheAnglican NEWS June 2018 Churches respond in wake of tragedy Anglicans organize prayer walk

BY STUART MANN

JUST hours after the deadly van rampage that killed 10 people and injured more than a dozen others in North York on April 23, the Church of the Incarnation at Bayview Avenue and Sheppard who have died. I join in prayer for Avenue East opened its doors for those who are physically injured or a candlelight vigil. suffering emotionally from having By the next day, nine more Angli- witnessed such carnage, and for can churches on the Yonge Street having lost loved ones. It is hard corridor between North York and to comprehend such violence.” Lake Ontario were open for prayers He wrote that on the Sunday and pastoral care. Soon churches before the tragedy, many Christian across the city and elsewhere in the churches had celebrated Good diocese were providing space and Shepherd Sunday, recalling Jesus special services for those dealing as the one who cares for all his with the shock and grief. people in times of anguish. “Psalm “I think the churches have re- 23 was read, which includes the sponded remarkably,” said Bishop verse ‘though I walk through the Kevin Robertson, the area bishop of valley of the shadow of death, I York-Scarborough, where the trag- The Rev. Leonard Leader of St. will fear no evil, for you are with edy occurred. “People who were George on Yonge, Toronto, speaks me.’ In the midst of such trauma, in hearing the news were in shock to a reporter before a prayer walk the fear and confusion, anger and and were looking for comfort and organized by the York Mills deanery heartache, may we know that God peace and some answers. I think a week after the tragedy. At right, is with us, with mercy and justice, they were looking to be together Anglicans walk down Yonge Street, healing and compassion. As the as well.” following the van driver’s route. Top events unfold may we find ways to In an interview shortly after the right, the sign outside the Church comfort one another in grief and tragedy, he said he had talked to of the Incarnation, Toronto, shows support each in our resolve to be a many people in the area, including support for the community. PHOTOS community of freedom, unity and one person who had seen the van BY MICHAEL HUDSON AND SUBMITTED BY peace.” Archbishop Fred Hiltz, the drive by. “I’m hearing stories of CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION. Primate of the Anglican Church of Anglicans feeling vulnerable and, Canada, posted a statement as well. in some cases, afraid. But there is Incarnation on the night of the Churches and individuals took to a strong sense of getting together tragedy was attended by about 20 social media soon after the tragedy with other people to pray. Many people, including Bishop Robertson. to express their sorrow and sup- Anglicans are trying to make sense “It was very beautiful and comfort- port. The Rev. Chris Harper, the of what’s happened over the past ing” said the Rev. Heather Gwynne- diocese’s Indigenous Native Priest, couple of days by being together Timothy, incumbent. “Bishop Kevin wrote on Facebook, “With all our in community and making time for led us in prayers and there was prayers ascending, may the peace prayer and silence.” lots of silence for those who had but were focussed on supporting reflective,” he said. and love of God our Creator be The churches in York Mills Dean- been affected. The church was others. “It’s hard to put into words Bishop Robertson visited St. drawn in to embrace all affected.” ery organized a prayer walk on very beautiful and we all had a how much this shakes you up, but George’s on the following Sun- Flemingdon Park Ministry, a dioc- April 30 that followed the start of candle to hold.” you have to stay grounded so you day, joining the church for its two esan outreach in Don Mills, wrote the van driver’s route. The walk The vigil included Taize songs, can help other people cope.” English-speaking services and its on Facebook: “We are praying today began at the Finch subway station psalms and prayers for the victims The vigil had to be held at the Mandarin-speaking service. “It’s for our fellow Torontonians who and proceeded down to St. George and their families, and also for the Church of the Incarnation because an opportunity for us to reclaim have been taken, and those that on Yonge, concluding with a vigil at driver of the van and his family. “It the church closest to the scene of the space and try to bring some remain. Today we pray, tomorrow the church. Anglicans also attended was very poignant, very moving,” the rampage, St. George on Yonge, healing to that community,” he said. we show the world that our city will a multi-faith service on April 29 at said Ms. Gwynne-Timothy. was cordoned off as police shut At St. James Cathedral in down- not be divided but come together Mel Lastman Square. She said the clergy in the area down that part of Yonge Street. town Toronto, the bell tolled for 10 in the face of tragedy.” The vigil at the Church of the were devastated by the tragedy St. George’s is located on Yonge minutes at noon on April 24-25 for Messages of support and encour- Street just two stoplights south those who had died. At the Church agement poured in from around the of Finch Avenue, near where the of the Redeemer on the corner of world on social media. Archbishop killings began. Bloor Street and Avenue Road, Francisco de Assis da Silva, Primate “We’re right in the midst of it,” people were invited to write prayers of Brazil, said on Twitter: “Prayers said the Rev. Leonard Leader, the and comments in chalk on a wall raised for consolation and hope priest-in-charge of St. George’s, in outside the church. By the end of to the people of Toronto. Our full an interview on April 25. He said the day, messages filled the wall solidarity with Canadian brothers the van had passed in front of the and the pavement in front of it. and sisters!” church and killed a pedestrian “A lot of messages were rooted in nearby. hope,” said the Rev. David Giffen, The police barriers outside St. incumbent. Hundreds of people George’s were taken down on April visited the church throughout the 24 and the church planned to stay day, and in the evening, there was a See you in open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day community vigil. Bishop Robertson for the remainder of the week. The attended, as did people from some church had received lots of offers churches in the Yonge Street cor- of help, especially from clergy. ridor and elsewhere. “We really just September “They’re saying, ‘If I’m needed, took time to grieve together and to please let me know.’ It’s coming put our hope in the resurrection THE Anglican will not be published from across the diocese.” of Jesus Christ,” said Mr. Giffen. in July and August. It will resume Mr. Leader said the church pro- Archbishop Colin Johnson posted publishing in September. To keep NEW BISHOP vided space for private prayer, a statement on the diocese’s web- up with news and events, visit the Bishop Susan Bell, a former priest of the Diocese of Toronto, addresses the both in the chapel and the main site and social media just hours diocese’s website, www.toronto. congregation during her ordination and consecration as the coadjutor bishop of sanctuary. Most people just wanted after the rampage on April 23. anglican.ca. The staff and volun- the Diocese of Niagara in Hamilton on May 5. Bishop Bell will become the Bishop some time to pray. “Those who have “Tragedy has struck our city to- teers of The Anglican wish you a of Niagara upon Bishop Michael Bird’s retirement. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON come in so far have been pretty day,” he wrote. “I weep for those pleasant summer.