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TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca FEBRUARY 2021 Their light shines, their works glorify

The Order of the Diocese of Toronto, an award created in 2013, honours members of the laity in the diocese who have given outstanding service over a significant period of time in their volunteer ministry. We give thanks to God for the work and witness of these faithful people who, in the exercise of their baptismal ministry, have demon- strated that “their light shines, their works glorify.” In 2020, the recipients came from the following deaneries: Parkdale/West Toronto, Peterborough, York Central, and York Mills. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the recipients were honoured online this year. Alison Bradshaw, ODT Eunice Blakeley, ODT

Eunice Blakeley, ODT event coordinator and organizer of Black St. Matthew and St. Aidan, Buckhorn history events and Caribbean dinner Mrs. Blakeley was nominated by St. Mat- dances. She has held roles as president thew and St. Aidan, Buckhorn for exem- and board member with Barbadian or- plifying discipleship and humility through ganizations in Canada. As one who dem- her care of others, dedication to ministry, onstrates faith in both word and action, and building relationships within the com- Jessica is known for faith in God, shining munity. Providing critical leadership at as a light to the world. important times in the parish, Eunice has served as churchwarden, pastoral visitor, John Carrington, ODT secretary of parish council, coordinator of Holy Trinity, Thornhill lectors, intercessors and scheduling, and Mr. Carrington was nominated by the has worked within the ACW and planned Bishop for his lifelong dedication to the parish events. Daily prayer and scripture Church, utilizing his professional skill reading uphold Eunice in her faith journey. and leadership to serve. Passionate about congregational health and development Alison Bradshaw, ODT and theological education, John has Trinity, Streetsville devoted his energies to National Church Jessica Carrington, ODT Barbara Burling, ODT Mrs. Bradshaw was nominated by the Development and Christian education Bishop for her active service since she for all ages. Youth group and Bible study and her family moved to Canada in 2004. leader, advisory board and former board With two small children in tow, Alison member of World Vision Canada and jumped into children’s ministry, support- Wycliffe College, John’s contributions are ed parish stewardship campaigns, served recognized at home and abroad. as churchwarden, represented the parish at the diocese’s Synod, and led small May Chiu Kong, ODT groups with her husband and others. Her St. John, Willowdale ongoing Christ-centered and sacrificial Mrs. Chiu Kong was nominated by St. service to her parish and the diocese John, Willowdale for her quarter-century shine through as her children now take service to build up parish life across dif- up roles of servitude in ministry. ferent languages, cultures and traditions while introducing Anglican spirituality Barbara Burling, ODT to the wider Christian community. As lay St. Andrew, Alliston anointer, Cummer Lodge nursing home Ms. Burling was nominated by the Bishop service leader, advisory board member for her 55 years of exemplary leadership and lay member of Synod, May shares her and service to the Church. Lending her gifts of hospitality and bridge-building professional background in business to make friends of all ages, encouraging administration to support parish work, young people to develop and contribute John Carrington, ODT May Chiu Kong, ODT Barbara has held roles in a few parishes, their talents to Church and society. including as churchwarden and recording Catherine Dennison, ODT William Greenidge, ODT secretary. When others hesitated, Bar- Geraldine Currier, ODT St. Matthias, Bellwoods St. Hilda, Fairbank bara stepped up – inspiring others with St. John the Evangelist, Peterborough Ms. Dennison was nominated by St. Mr. Greenidge was nominated by St. her dedication, devotion, and thoughtful Mrs. Currier was nominated by St. John Matthias, Bellwoods for over 30 years Hilda, Fairbank for over 50 years of service servant leadership. She now serves as the Evangelist, Peterborough for her self- of faithful service, having built the in various ministries, including rector’s a compassionate coach for the parish’s less and unwavering commitment to the children’s worship program using her churchwarden, board member of St. churchwardens’ team. service of her community and parish. For keen awareness of the needs of children. Hilda’s Towers & the Lewis Garnsworthy 45 years, Gerri has looked after the physi- Catherine combined worship, prayer, Residence, lay reader, eucharistic minister Jessica Carrington, ODT cal and spiritual needs of neighbours, scripture, ESL, intergenerational involve- and lay anointer. William also serves as Grace Church, Markham serving in every facet of parish life and ment, gardening, special events, food and chairman of the advisory board, coordina- Ms. Carrington was nominated by Grace ministry. Despite living beside the church fun – advocating for children and youth tor of Bible study and representative to Church, Markham for 36 years of joyful and being able to walk, Gerri drives at every advisory board meeting. Feeding Synod and deanery meetings. Respected service and steadfast leadership within around town to collect people for worship the parish (including the parish cat) with in the parish and diocese, William is held the Caribbean community. Jessica has – a beloved parishioner and a joy to serve food and love, Catherine is the one whom with great affection by his parish. served as chalice bearer, lector, chorister, alongside. young adults seek out when they return. Continued on Page 2

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Patrick David Greig, ODT St. Mary Magdalene Mr. Greig was nominated by St. Mary Magdalene for his lifelong service to the parish, fellow parishioners and the disadvantaged in society. Having served as churchwarden and long-standing envelope secretary, David has organized plant sales, art shows and fundraising campaigns to support outreach, refugee sponsorship and the annual FaithWorks appeal. Author of “In the Fullness of Time,” the parish’s history published for the 1980 centennial, David is the parish historian and a respected, generous and steady presence to all.

Sharon Hanns, ODT Geraldine Currier, ODT Catherine Dennison, ODT St. Mary, Richmond Hill Ms. Hanns was nominated by St. Mary, Richmond Hill to recognize her ceaseless dedication to her parish and the diocese. Sharon embodies the love of God at the altar, amongst the vulnerable and those in need, and in the community through her service as churchwarden, selection committee chair, lay pastoral visitor and anointer, lay Synod member, chorister and chancel guild member. Sharon’s leadership during COVID-19 was the rock that kept parishioners yoked to Christ and allowed them to weather the storm.

John Huggins, ODT St. Stephen in-the-Fields Mr. Huggins was nominated by St. Ste- phen in-the-Fields for 65 years of deep William Greenidge, ODT commitment to the parish in good times Sharon Hanns, ODT Patrick David Greig, ODT and bad. Known to speak up for what he believes, especially in the face of opposi- strategic budgetary plans and increased and sisters. A humble man, unseeking of ate Jesus-centered disciples everywhere.” tion, John has worked to support those congregational tithing, clearing wildlife recognition, Ron has given his time and Her love for others, passion for Jesus and who are excluded or overlooked, combin- out of the attic, and teaching youth steel talent as churchwarden, auditor, Synod sense of humour have empowered Joan to ing administrative gifts and constant pan. Former director of Covenant House member, chair of the advisory board, the contribute to the changing worship styles attention to detail with a deep vision of and a long-time resident and presence parish council, the nomination committee, of her parish. God’s kingdom of love and justice. John in the Parkdale neighbourhood, Ian may the anniversary committee, the deacon is a proud father of four, and his children be found quietly polishing the brass for discernment committee, and director and Mark Kolberg, ODT have also made their mark on their com- the Altar Guild every week, offering his treasurer of the Don Mills Foundation for St. Martin in-the-Fields munities. time and talents without fanfare and with Senior Citizens, a long-term care facility Mr. Kolberg was nominated by St. Martin much grace. founded by the parish to provide care and in-the-Fields for his exceptional service Harold Ian Jones, ODT recreation for seniors. for over 20 years as property manager Epiphany and St. Mark, Parkdale Ronald Joshua, ODT for the century-old church building and Mr. Jones was nominated by Epiphany Ascension, Don Mills Joan Kempadoo, ODT rectory. Mark brings his professional ex- and St. Mark, Parkdale for his immeas- Mr. Joshua was nominated by Ascen- St. John the Baptist, Oak Ridges pertise in civil engineering to this activity urable contributions to the parish and sion, Don Mills for dedication in serving Mrs. Kempadoo was nominated by St. – the parish is in good hands! As a long- community, spanning development of the Lord Jesus Christ and his brothers John the Baptist, Oak Ridges for her deep time resident in the parish community, commitment to Jesus Mark led a major renovation in 2003 that and her half-century of expanded and renewed the church, while service in ministry, in- improving accessibility and ministry for cluding Sunday School, the needs of the neighbourhood. YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & Chancel Guild, ACW, advisory board and par- Lorna Krawchuk, ODT CREMATORIUMS IN THE G.T.A. ish selection committee. St. Cuthbert, Leaside Joan epitomizes St. Ms. Krawchuk was nominated by the (NON-DENOMINATIONAL, NON-PROFIT) John’s mission to “Make Bishop for her extensive work in the Jesus Known” and “Cre- Continued on Page 3

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Continued from Page 2 community, her parish, and the diocese. A churchwarden, youth group leader, choir member, ACW president, chair of the All Saints Church-Community Centre, and volunteer with Girl Guides for 35 years, Lorna has been generous with her gifts. Involved in the Don Watershed Regenera- tion Project, Leaside Property Owners, a Leaside Matters founding member and a Margaret Bahen Hospice board member, Lorna is active and always finding new ways to lend a hand!

Cecelia Laurel Martineau, ODT St. Chad, Toronto Harold Ian Jones, ODT Lorna Krawchuk, ODT John Huggins, ODT Ms. Martineau was nominated by St. Chad, including the Ahadi Ministry, for her service in time and resources as lay reader, chalice bearer, coordinator of community suppers and churchwarden. Laurel has implemented COVID-19 guide- lines for the parish, and during normal times is the ever-present greeter and loves to prepare meals for 100 people at a time! A mature, prayerful Christian, well respected by fellow parishioners, Laurel embodies what a welcoming church com- munity should look like.

Clarke Mayhew, ODT St. Thomas, Millbrook Mr. Mayhew was nominated by St. Thomas, Millbrook for 64 years of service to his parish and community. A seasoned Mark Kolberg, ODT Joan Kempadoo, ODT Ronald Joshua, ODT multi-point parish specialist, Clarke has volunteered in every role possible, especially filling roles in services when priests were unavailable. Already a re- cipient of the Bishop’s Award for Faithful Service and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for community service, Clarke continues to serve others with vitality and great care.

James Maynard, ODT Christ Church, Woodbridge Mr. Maynard has been nominated by the Bishop for his exemplary Christian witness and service to his church com- munity, and diocese. A steadfast leader as churchwarden, teacher, cemetery board secretary treasurer and Bishop’s Com- pany Dinner volunteer, Jamie has also co-chaired the parish’s outreach commit- Clarke Mayhew, ODT Richard O’Conor-Fenton, ODT Cecelia Laurel Martineau, ODT tee, helping to raise more than $70,000 for local and international projects. Lending Mr. Ramsden was nominated by the and to fellowship with the group. It is pos- his professional background as president Richard O’Conor-Fenton, ODT Bishop for his years of youthful leader- sible you have seen Louise’s handiwork in of an insurance company, Jamie faithfully Parish of Campbellford, Hastings & Rose- ship at Diocesan Council, the diocese’s churches across Ontario and Quebec. At serves as parish treasurer and freely neath – St. James, Roseneath Synod and General Synod. A gifted musi- 92, after logging more than 8,500 hours, shares his knowledge to support other Mr. O’Conor-Fenton was nominated by St. cian and ministry leader, Ryan uses his Louise cannot wait to get back to it, hope- parishes in the diocese. James, Roseneath for exemplary service many talents to make LGBTQ-friendly fully in 2021! as lay reader and for his outstanding Church on Tap a missional success at Reta June Money, ODT volunteer ministry. Bible study leader Christ Church, Deer Park. The glue that Margaret Reid, ODT Parish of North Essa – Christ Church – St. and community outreach and seniors’ has made his own parish’s four-into-one Nativity, Malvern Jude, Ivy visitor, Richard also helped to engineer a amalgamation work, Ryan works tire- Ms. Reid was nominated by the Bishop Mrs. Money was nominated by the Bishop music system for services to continue in lessly to support justice, outreach, and for her faithful service in almost every for modelling what it means to be a faith- the Civic Center after a fire destroyed the mission in our diocese. volunteer role there is at her parish and ful servant of Jesus Christ through loving parish in 2019. Alongside his wife Allison, in the diocese. Prayerful, effective and God and neighbour. For 55 years, June Richard enthusiastically travels around James Rehill, ODT dedicated, Margaret is grounded in her has served in every leadership capacity with the music system in the trunk, to Christ Church, Stouffville love of the Lord. Margaret has given ex- in her parish, lending her background as reach out to people and provide spiritual Mr. Rehill was nominated by Christ traordinary service as a parish selection elementary school principal to serve with leadership to the whole community. Church, Stouffville for his 50 years of coach and Reach Grant panelist in the courage and generosity of spirit. June has service as choir director and organist. In Bishop’s Diocesan Volunteer Corps and become the beloved matriarch of her par- David Paradis, ODT addition to leading the music ministry on continues to serve as she mentors new ish, and they are delighted to support this St. Margaret, Barrie a volunteer basis, Jim has been involved volunteer coaches. award for a lifetime of faithful service to Mr. Paradis was nominated by the in local outreach, seniors’ ministry, lead- God and His Church. Bishop for being a Diocesan Remote ing the welcoming committee, and has Joan Reid-Bicknell, ODT Tech Volunteer before such a category become the unofficial parish historian. Christ Church, Woodbridge Judy North, ODT was invented near the beginning of the A beloved former high school teacher Mrs. Reid-Bicknell was nominated by St. Cyprian current pandemic. A self-taught “techie,” who annually gives an award in his Christ Church, Woodbridge for faithful Mrs. North was nominated by St. Cyprian David mastered recorded online worship, name for sportsmanship, Jim continues service to the church community, locally for embodying the best of the parish in and possesses the patience and ingenuity to volunteer his time for the good of the and at the diocesan level. The variety of her quiet, unassuming manner, combined to teach others in clear and simple terms. community. ministry positions Joan has held is broad, with fierce determination to serve and David has consulted on most rural and encompassing the complete spectrum reach out in ministry. Never seeking acco- small church Reach Grant applications Louise Reid, ODT of executive, administrative, social and lades, Judy has given decades of service for technology, logging more deployments St. Peter, Scarborough music ministry within the parish. Joan is in visiting homebound parishioners and than most volunteers see in a decade, Mrs. Reid was nominated by the Bishop specially known for her dedication to wor- leading fundraising campaigns and out- with kindness and informed guidance for 41 years of service as a skilled ship at Christ Church where, as a second- reach events to care for those who need that epitomizes Christian generosity. embroider with the ACW Ecclesiastical generation organist and choir director, help. Like an iceberg, most of her work is Needlework Committee. Travelling on her leadership is appreciated by children unseen but Judy’s tireless devotion is a Ryan Ramsden, ODT Mondays to the Diocesan Centre, Louise and adults alike. bright light visible to all. Grace Church in Scarborough looks forward to creating beautiful pieces Continued on Page 7 4 TheAnglican COMMENT February 2021 Letting go of certainty

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BY THE REV. LEIGH KERN conditions have become much, much worse AND ZACHARY GRANT and we see a system reeling as it tries to implement basic public health measures to urviving this pandemic is difficult, prevent the spread of the virus. but can you imagine being locked From our conversation with prisoners, in a white room a little larger than one of the first prisons to see the outbreak Syour cot, with no window, no phone, was OCI (Ontario Correctional Institute) no Internet and no running water for 23 in the mid-spring of 2020. This is a prison hours a day? Many of us would probably that is primarily focused on mental health want mental health support after only and substance use rehabilitation, where An artwork created by Cree Métis artist Jerry greater than 30 people, and their response an hour, yet these are the conditions of many go to take programs that would Thistle hangs outside Holy Trinity, Trinity Square was to ship people to other institutions to extreme confinement and isolation that divert them from longer sentences. One of in downtown Toronto. A detail in the artwork make more room for the intake. prisoners cope with for days on end. A the main vectors of disease in the prison shows a prisoner. Mr. Thistle made the painting Now, with massive and uncontrolled prisoner from the Toronto East Deten- system are the staff and security officers in reference to his time volunteering with others outbreaks in provincial prisons, this will tion Centre made the following public who move between the prison environ- on the front lines during the pandemic. PHOTOS BY quickly overwhelm the federal jails, which statement on Jan. 4 through the Toronto ment and the community. Soon after THE REV. LEIGH KERN are often located in smaller communities Prisoners’ Rights Project: “We are being the beginning of COVID-19, all prisons with less health infrastructure. There is deprived of our most important rights implemented lockdown measures that away, replaced with a courtesy phone card not adequate access to healthcare in the and liberties at the Toronto East Deten- disallowed family and community support that allows for about two 15-minute phone prison system, with shared sanitation, tion Centre. COVID-19 restrictions and from visiting the inmates. In spite of this calls per day to a landline. In Canada’s lack of ventilators, at most two infectious overall staff negligence are becoming too measure, there was a large outbreak that prisons, the deplorable conditions and disease nurses at each institution, and much to handle for the inmate popula- began at this prison facility. The remedy response to the pandemic are only mount- very little isolation space. tion. We haven’t received clean clothes in for this outbreak was to augment OCI’s ing, and little is being done to remedy this In December alone, more than 1,400 over three weeks. We don’t receive proper population by sending its prisoners to accelerating crisis. prisoners in Canada contracted COVID-19 cleaning supplies or disinfectant or gloves other regional prisons. This then led to These same conditions are also mir- in prison. In demonstration for their for PPE – nothing. I speak on the behalf of the outbreak being spread across sev- rored at the federal level, where prisoners health rights, prisoners have led a hunger the inmate population that we desperately eral institutions, with one of the hardest serve sentences greater than two years. strike campaign, and have invited you to seek intervention.” hit being the Toronto South Detention We received a call on New Year’s Eve from join them by abstaining for food for one Over the holidays, we received many Centre. To mitigate the further spread of a prisoner who is a health organizer, who day and lifting up their calls for dignity calls from our community members cur- the virus within this facility, the admin- had just been let out of lockdown after and health care to your Member of Parlia- rently incarcerated in Ontario’s prisons istration instituted lockdown procedures more than a month of being confined to a ment. This is an issue that we can all lend and jails describing their experiences dur- (meaning that prisoners are locked in unit. The inmate indicated that all federal our voices to, even in ways that seem ing COVID-19. Currently, there are active their cell for an extended duration), and prisons in Ontario now have outbreaks. small. Prisoners are members of our fami- outbreaks at all primary prisons across the discontinued programs and essential This spread was caused by the shipping of lies, communities and the Body of Christ. province. As many readers are aware, we services. For prisoners, this has meant COVID-19-positive people from the intake They are not disposable. have been advocating for the human rights that they have had no access to laundry, unit at Joyceville prison in Kingston to of prisoners, calling for a change to the cleaning products, running water or per- other institutions across the province in The Rev. Leigh Kern is the diocese’s negligence of care for their physical well- sonal protective equipment. Even more mid-December. This was done to clear Indigenous Ministries Coordinator and being and a lack of health care that often challenging, during this time of great up- space for intakes from provincial pris- Reconciliation Animator, and Zachary exacerbates treatable and manageable heaval and anxiety, all typical connections ons. At the time of the transfers, staff Grant is the Community Director at Holy conditions. During the pandemic, these to families and supports have been taken knew there was an outbreak at Joyceville Trinity, Trinity Square in Toronto. For seafarers, a bit of Christmas cheer goes a long way

BY THE REV. JUDITH ALLTREE aged about $10,000 a month (U.S.!) shop- of the ITF (International Transportwork- Watching her reaction was the biggest ping for everything from soup to nuts, ers Federation), Falvey Cargo Insurance gift of all! Delivering these packages is 020 provided new from boxes of Ramen noodles to bags of and a “Secret Santa,” among many others, an incredibly moving and humbling part perspectives on the pistachios. In November, with the pos- and with incredible handmade donations of our jobs, something none of us would work that we do at sibility for a few of them to return home, of hats, scarves and mittens as well as miss. This particular delivery was the 2the Mission to Seafar- the shopping lists ramped up, as did the hundreds of bunk-sized quilts made by best ever! ers, none of which we could dollar volume. legions of dedicated hands, we were able 2020 may be over, but the protocols have predicted or even But for every minute we had to spend in to offer a bit of Christmas to every single aren’t. We expect that we will continue expected. One of the things we did not a lineup or running around a store look- seafarer, whether they were Christians or to operate much as we have in the com- anticipate was how much shopping about ing for any number of items, the gratitude not. In fact, the non-Christian seafarers go ing months, but because of the vaccines 9,000 seafarers could generate. we received made it all worth it. Their absolutely wild when they receive their there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Most countries did not allow seafarers joy sadly reminded us that we got to go Christmas Ditty Bags, as they worry that And a long, dark tunnel – for seafarers to come ashore while in port, and Canada home every night, surrounded by our own we will forget them – something that is especially – it has been. Please don’t was no different. When the St. Lawrence walls and families, while these brave and not possible. forget them. Continue to keep them in Seaway opened up at the end of March, dedicated people, who make sure we get One moment was particularly moving, your prayers. And please don’t forget the and we were only allowed to visit ships at 90 per cent of everything we need or want and it wasn’t our gift. One young woman Mission to Seafarers. The amazing vol- the foot of the gangway, we offered to do or use, were surrounded every night by cadet (very rare!) has a boyfriend, also a unteers and staff at our Mission centres some shopping for them. oceans and steel, thousands of miles away seafarer on another ship, who found out around the world are, outside of their In the beginning, the seafarers were al- from their families and friends. where she would be in the week before families, the only people who remind most reluctant to ask us to shop for them And then it was Christmas. It is our Christmas and sent her a gift of a new cell seafarers that they are essential to the – maybe they were embarrassed. Between tradition to deliver a Christmas Ditty Bag phone. Well, he sent the gift to us so we world. our encouragement and their increasing to every seafarer entering our ports (in added a SIM card and top-ups, wrapped frustration at not being allowed off their Oshawa, Toronto, Hamilton and Port Col- it up and delivered it on Dec. 22. She had The Rev. Judith Alltree, an Anglican ships, the lists got longer and longer…. borne) between Dec. 6 and 24. This year no idea what we were doing and needed priest, is the executive director and senior and more imaginative. the number of gift bags we delivered ap- just a tiny bit of prompting to realize it chaplain of Mission to Seafarers Southern Between April and October, we aver- proached 700. With the generous support was from her boyfriend, not the Mission. Ontario. 6 TheAnglican INTERVIEW February 2021 I know the Lord is watching over me

Peter Mentis is the diocese’s FaithWorks more fragile and vulnerable. Yet so many campaign manager. people expressed their love of God and their neighbour through their generous FaithWorks is a charitable program of donations to FaithWorks this past year. the Diocese of Toronto. We offer support Many even went above and beyond their to our ministry partners as they serve previous support. Phone conversations the needs of people who are Indigenous, with donors, hearing their words of un- homeless, hungry, at-risk women, children wavering open-heartedness, have been so or youth, immigrants or refugees, or strug- moving. Seeing people pull together, each gling with HIV/AIDS. We help them build according to their ability, for the common communities of compassion and hope. good and glory of God, has been inspir- As followers of Jesus, we offer new life. ing. Being part of this outpouring of faith FaithWorks feeds, shelters, nurtures and and love, witnessing the Holy Spirit work befriends over 20,000 people in our commu- among us, is the best part of my ministry. nities and around the world every year. In that light, and considering the good work FaithWorks renders to those who I see my job as a ministry. It is to inspire truly struggle, there is nothing difficult and help people look further beyond about my ministry. “For my yoke is easy, themselves than they already do and and my burden is light.” (Matt. 11:30) extend a helping hand a little further than they already do. As Christians, we I was born and raised in Toronto. Upon understand that a core explanation and finishing my undergraduate degree, I expression of Christ’s command to love worked for a few years as an auditor for one another is found in Matthew 25:31-46. then Revenue Canada when it was located I see FaithWorks as a way to channel our on Adelaide Street East, diagonally across energies in response to this challenge and from the Diocesan Centre. So I’m back calling to love God and others. To this in familiar haunts. I also studied for and end, my responsibility is to provide vision worked as a landscape designer for a by opening up and maintaining channels few interim years. For most of my life, 25 of communication between our donors (in- years, I was the parish priest of the Greek dividuals and parishes) and our ministry Orthodox Church in Mississauga. It was partners and the people they serve. In this the challenge of a lifetime as we gathered way, the voices of the vulnerable can be a scattered flock, developed a wide variety heard and their needs known, while the of programming and built the new church love of those who are able to give can be complex, by the Grace of God. I began given expression. In this way, the work of worshipping at St. James’ Cathedral just the Holy Spirit is manifest. over six years ago.

2021 is the 25th anniversary of Faith- Peter Mentis Five years from now, I hope to still be Works’ founding. The 25th anniver- the FaithWorks campaign manager. I sary campaign will focus on the people partners must endure to help those they for anyone interested in FaithWorks’ mis- am finding great personal satisfaction in FaithWorks serves through our ministry serve. Offering food and shelter, protec- sion. A visitor will be informed, inspired this role. I also see further potential for partners. Over the past year, our ministry tion and safety, friendship and counselling and enabled to help. FaithLines, our bi- growth, in FaithWorks and me. partners have interviewed a number of became much more difficult and expen- weekly e-newsletter, continues to be a key the people that they serve and obtained sive this past year of the pandemic. By channel for the exchange of information My favourite passage from scripture permission to share these stories with telling these stories on our website and and inspiration between donors (individu- is Psalm 23. I know the Lord is watch- us. Those of us in more fortunate circum- e-newsletter, I hope to express a vision for als and parishes) and ministry partners ing over me. I need to keep listening for stances are often not aware of the strug- FaithWorks and inspire a response to our and those they serve. It warms my heart Jesus’ voice, like a sheep. I am reminded gles others endure to obtain the things challenge and calling. During this 25th to see the information and stories carried of standing at the hospital bedside of a pi- we take for granted. For example, during anniversary year, we will also reminisce by this friendly reminder resulting in peo- ous and faithful woman, Anastasia, many, these shutdowns due to the pandemic, on the history of FaithWorks and its ple being motivated to offer sleeping bags, many years ago. She was gasping for her even finding a washroom is a struggle for founding. tents, food, their time and labour to local last breaths as her battle with cancer was someone without shelter. There is also ministry partners, as well as financial nearing its end. She told me she wasn’t the shame and stigma that accompanies As with everyone, we have shifted donations. worried. She simply saw herself as a many challenges and situations in life. We greater emphasis to online operations. sheep following her Shepherd wherever are also often unaware of the struggles Our website – faithworks.ca – is updated This has been a difficult year for so He led. That moment still moves and that the front-line workers of our ministry for the 25th anniversary. It is a focal point many people. Everyone feels a little inspires me.

************************** The service, sponsored by Black formation throughout the community in Switzerland. THE 2021 OTTAWA REGION Anglicans of Canada, will be Canadian church. For more As a result, local organizers Charity & on Zoom and streamed live on information on the podcast, involved religious Sisters in BRIEFLY YouTube. For more information, contact foundation@ Toronto’s English-speaking Not-for-Profit Law visit the diocese’s website, anglicanfoundation.org. service, including Sisters from Webinar Black heritage service www.toronto.anglican.ca. the Sisterhood of St. John Hosted by: Unity services in the Divine and a number of will be online Roman Catholic Sisters. Carters Professional Corporation The diocese’s annual Black Children, youth Chinese, English DATE: Thursday, February 11, 2021 heritage service will be held The Week of Prayer for Christian TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. sought for podcast on Zoom on Feb. 28 at 4:30 The Anglican Foundation of Unity in the Toronto area Churches revert to COST: Registration fee is p.m. The service, which is in Canada is inviting children began with a pre-recorded $20.00 per person (plus HST) Red Stage Guidelines its 26th year, is usually held and youth to participate in a online Chinese worship service Due to further government TO REGISTER, CALL TOLL FREE at St. Paul, Bloor Street but 1-877-942-0001 x230 podcast on generosity. The from St. James Cathedral on restrictions to prevent the FAX 519-942-0300 will be held online this year recorded interviews will be Jan. 17 on YouTube and ended spread of COVID-19, all due to COVID-19 restrictions. featured in the foundation’s with an English-speaking churches in the diocese EMAIL [email protected] OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE The theme, “God’s People: podcast, Foundation Forward, worship service on Jan. 24, reverted to the diocese’s Red www.carters.ca Grounded in Faith, Filled with and submissions are required broadcast from the Salvation Stage Guidelines on Dec. 26, Online Registration available soon at: Hope, Called to Action,” reflects by April 12. The first 20 young Army Agincourt Community 2020. Under the guidelines, the www.carters.ca the context of the Anglican people taking part in the Church on its Facebook only people permitted to access Special speakers include The Honourable Ratna Church’s response to the issue podcast will receive Generous page, www.facebook.com/ church buildings are those Omidvar, C.M., O.Ont., Senator for Ontario of anti-Black racism and bias. A People are Everywhere, agincourtcommunitychurch. individuals – up to 10 maximum, and Former Deputy Chair of the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector, as well as new feature of the celebration an illustrated book by the The services included masked and physically Tony Manconi, Director General of the Charities will be a moderated dialogue Rev. Canon Judy Rois, the representatives from various distanced – who are engaged Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency between Bishop Andrew Asbil, foundation’s executive director. denominations in Toronto. The in worship, primarily for the ************************** the Bishop of Toronto, and The foundation provides service for the worldwide Week purposes of livestreaming two young members of Black resources for innovative ministry of Prayer for Christian Unity or recording. For updates, www.toronto.anglican.ca Anglicans of Canada, Aleshia and diverse infrastructure was planned by the Sisters visit the diocese’s website, Johnson and Brittany Hudson. projects and theological of the Grandchamp religious www.toronto.anglican.ca. February 2021 ORDER OF DIOCESE OF TORONTO TheAnglican 7

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Malcolm Shiner, ODT Holy Trinity, Thornhill Mr. Shiner was nominated by Holy Trin- ity, Thornhill for fervent commitment to the life of the parish and creating fel- lowship through the use of drama. What sets Malcolm apart is the attitude and devotion he brings to all undertakings, from writing and directing seven plays to churchwarden to chair of the 190th an- niversary committee. His lively laughter and endless energy make him a joy to work with. Being the best he can be, Mal- colm brings out the best in everyone. Reta June Money, ODT James Maynard, ODT David Paradis, ODT

Geraldine Sperling, ODT St. George on Yonge Mrs. Sperling was nominated by St. George on Yonge for applying her treas- ure of talents to the church’s advantage, as a volunteer with the diocese’s Human Resources department, a Synod member, a churchwarden, the FaithWorks cam- paign chairperson, recording secretary and editor of weekly parish emails. In her spare time, Geraldine is the substitute organist, a lay reader, intercessor and a choir member. Now the consummate host of virtual coffee hour, Geraldine’s active participation is a strong example of put- ting faith to work. Judy North, ODT Louise Reid, ODT James Rehill, ODT Sheila Tait, ODT St. Olave, Swansea Ms. Tait was nominated by St. Olave, Swansea for her tireless contributions to the life of the parish. As property chair- person, Sheila overseas all matters, from roof installation to crumbling plaster to return to in-person worship trainer of vol- unteers in disinfecting protocols. She has served as churchwarden and member of the ACW. She has earned the affectionate moniker “Sheila the Great” by her parish family to describe the great affection in which she is held by all.

Marion Thompson, ODT St. Mark, Port Hope Ryan Ramsden, ODT Malcolm Shiner, ODT Joan Reid-Bicknell, ODT Mrs. Thompson was nominated by the Bishop for her decades-long service across the diocese and for represent- ing the Diocese of Toronto at General Synod for three terms. With a diploma in Lay Ministry and contributing regularly to parish worship, Marion has been an active volunteer at St. Peter’s foodbank, Casey House AIDS Hospice, and St. Simon’s Out-of-the-Cold Program, and a Bridge Prison Ministry Board Member. Marion faithfully embodies Christ’s words to feed, care, welcome and visit friends and strangers alike.

May Webster, ODT St. John, West Toronto Mrs. Webster was nominated by St. May Webster, ODT Marion Thompson, ODT Geraldine Sperling ODT John, West Toronto for her continued and unbroken service to the parish for 51 years. With a professional background in administration, May has lent her skill to organize people and resources that enable the church to function. Dedicated and committed to the church, the commu- AFC Face Masks nity and the clergy, May’s support is more than the parish could have ever asked for. now available John Whincup, ODT Redeemer, Bloor St. Mr. Whincup was nominated by the Made in Canada Bishop for astute leadership in the dio- cese and in his parish. Taking up roles cotton two-ply as chair of the board of management at Redeemer, chair of the Bishop’s Company dinner committee, lead consultant of the $8.00 each diocese’s strategic plan and director of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation, John has a particular gift for helping com- munities articulate their dreams while staying grounded in reality. A person of vision and deep faith, John leads with a anglicanfoundation.org/store spirit of possibility. 8 TheAnglican PARISH NEWS February 2021

Prayer shawls share Christ’s love In 2008, Maureen Chandler founded the prayer shawl ministry at St. George, Hali- burton, modelled after a prayer shawl ministry in a church near Boston, Mass. She started with a small group of knitters who, with her encouragement, prayerfully knitted shawls. When urgently needed, a shawl could be pro- vided in a few days, by passing from knitter to knitter as time was available. Since then, the church has gifted more than 1,200 shawls, including 48 this past October to those in need, as well as to coun- tries around the world including Serbia, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United States. The knit- ters feel privileged to participate in this ministry, particularly dur- Members of St. David Anglican Lutheran Church in Orillia prepare lunches for a ing isolation due to COVID-19. local food program while a cross outside the church (right) provides free masks. Many feel it helps maintain their PHOTOS COURTESY OF ST. DAVID ANGLICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH own health by giving them pur- pose each day. donations came from others in The shawls are blessed by the support of the program. Occa- parish priest and labelled with sionally, health groups would ar- a cloth tag, “For your healing rive prior to the meal to answer in Christ’s Love, St. George’s questions or direct people to Church, Haliburton, Ontario.” affordable health care services. The shawls are prayerfully During the pandemic, TNL chosen and then wrapped in continues as a take-out and cellophane representing the gift delivery service to a growing of prayers and God’s goodness. group that receives over 100 hot The accompanying card says, meals per week. The people who “Blessed with prayers for your can pick up their meals come healing in body, mind and spirit.” early and chat outside with their Over time, 41 crafters have neighbours. For some, this may been involved in this ministry, be their only true interaction many of whom were recipients with members of their commu- of shawls. nity during the week. St. George, Haliburton’s Once the pandemic is over, the prayer shawl ministry has program will continue, as it has helped to knit the community now become part of the DNA of together as the shawls become the parish. However, to improve a visual reminder of God’s love the program, it will be neces- and the prayers and the support sary to canvas the participants of our community. to understand what brings them St. George, Haliburton to the church. Is it the food? The St. Peter, Cobourg parishioners prepare companionship? Both? Or is it meals for local residents. PHOTO COURTESY Church meals the need to be near people who OF ST. PETER, COBOURG Some of the prayer shawls made at St. George, Haliburton care? Whatever the reason, St. warm hearts Peter’s parishioners are happy Sandy Donald. “We always seek This little foodbank in a room The idea was to provide a sup- to share with this new commu- munity. We pivoted to find ways ways to partner with others who of the church needed help. pertime meal followed by a light nity and are ready to welcome we could provide support with share our love.” Who stepped up? An incred- worship service at St. Peter, its members back into our Great our community partners.” The Sharing Place Food Bank’s ible community! Not once since Cobourg, primarily for those Hall once the pandemic has been St. David’s now provides free School Fuel program is in 16 COVID-19 became the governing who were new to church. As quelled and we can gather again. masks to neighbours by hang- schools in Orillia and feeds more factor has The Beeton Cupboard time went by, the meal became St. Peter, Cobourg ing them on a Warming Cross than 1,000 children every day. run empty. With the help of the focus and a small group of located outside its building, at St. David Anglican Lutheran Second Harvest, the community 15-20 remained for the service. Church helps others the corner of Regent and James Church, Orillia was able to ensure that everyone As the “Thursday Night Lite” Streets in Orillia. The church’s got food any Wednesday – no (TNL) crowd went from being a in new ways outreach committee prepares Community pitches questions asked – and yes, you group of individuals to being a COVID-19 put a full stop to a simple lunch for guests at would never, and will never, be community, it became apparent St. David Anglican Lutheran the Lighthouse, which serves in for the needy turned away. that there was a need in the area church, Orillia’s free Sunday homeless and vulnerable local One not-so-little church, St. Mi- The Beeton Cupboard pro- not only for a nutritious meal morning breakfast that was residents. And the congrega- chael and All Angels, on the cor- vides more than just food. It has but companionship as well. shared with neighbours. With tion’s Harmony Centre’s free ner of St. Clair and Wychwood given a coat to a man who was While some members of the physical distancing and health one-to-one counselling sessions Avenues in Toronto’s west end, freezing, toys for the children parish were happy to participate requirements, it didn’t have the are back in-person as well as be- faithfully ran a small foodbank who are having birthdays, a in preparing and serving the capacity to change the breakfast, ing held by Zoom and phone. called the Beeton Cupboard for make-your-own-birthday-cake meals, others initially expressed so the congregation was not able When the church received more than 30 years. It was quiet, kit for a 15-year-old who doesn’t concerns about “those people” to gather. a surprise gift of a pandemic not very well known, but very know her mom is out of work in the parish hall and a possible “Many families broke bread grant of $2,400 from Canadian useful to those who knew it was again. drain on the parish’s already with us every week, and miss- Lutheran World Relief, members there. Why do we do all this? Be- strained finances. Quickly, in ing this one meal is a huge hit to unanimously agreed to give Then COVID-19 hit and the cause our brothers and sisters spite of some criticism, TNL their weekly budgets,” says the $1,000 to the Sharing Place Food Beeton Cupboard became a well- deserve love and respect. We started to pay for itself. People Rev. Lori Pilatzke, pastor and Bank. “Right now, the food bank known place in the neighbour- are family and when one of us is who came for a meal were happy faith leader at St. David. “Not to is focused on feeding families hood, seeing an increase of over struggling, it’s one too many. to drop a toonie or more into the mention the loss of being able to and on school breakfasts,” said 200 per cent of households that St. Michael and All Angels, donation jar if they could, and physically gather with our com- outreach committee member started to come for food security. Toronto

Visit our website at www.toronto.anglican.ca February 2021 FEATURE TheAnglican 9 Are we there yet? Memories of a road trip on behalf of PWRDF

BY SUZANNE RUMSEY levels. Recently, I pulled out the daily blog entries and photos that were posted RE WE THERE YET?” on the PWRDF website. So many good Do you remember that question, memories. My final blog entry contained yelled from the back of the car 20 learnings I had along the way. Here are Awhen you were a kid – or when a few of them: your kids were kids – on a family road trip? Usually it was followed by, “HOW Always a hill MUCH FURTHER?” and “I HAVE TO GO “There is always a hill at the end of the TO THE BATHROOM – NOW!” day! And in the case of the route from My parents’ diversionary tactics in the Charny to Thetford Mines in Québec, face of such verbal onslaughts from me there are six hills! Once I had committed and my three siblings included, “It’s just to cycling up a hill, there was generally no around the next corner,” though which other choice but to get to the top without next corner was never detailed, or “Who stopping, especially because I was cycling has the Lifesavers? Someone pass around with clip-on shoes/pedals. Unless I could the Lifesavers” or “How about another be really sure that there was no traffic game of I Spy with My Little Eye?” coming over the crest of the hill, there I joined PWRDF (Primate’s World was no turning across the road to get Relief and Development Fund) in 2001 as enough glide to unclip. So, it was pedal the Latin America/Caribbean program or fall over! Physical limits are what we coordinator. In 2010, changes at PWRDF make of them. And now I have legs of brought a change in my work as I took up steel.” the role of public engagement coordina- tor. 2010 was also a General Synod year at Canadians are friendly which PWRDF wrapped up the anniversa- “Canadians are friendly and helpful ry celebrations marking its 50-year “road in both official languages. Whenever I Clockwise from top: Suzanne Rumsey on the trip” as the official development and relief asked for directions, I always got helpful south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec; agency of the Anglican Church of Canada. (!) responses, and when I explained that scenery from the road; the Church of the Good And so, as my contribution to the I spoke only a little French, the person Shepherd in Florenceville, New Brunswick. celebrations and to meet some of the I was speaking with would usually just PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUZANNE RUMSEY Anglicans I would be working with in my smile, nod and carry on in rapid-fire new role, I proposed that I take a road trip Québécois! Canadian Anglicans are bike. It took me a day to cycle 100 km, from General Synod in Halifax, through equally friendly and hospitable. I had the distance it would normally take an Springhill, Nova Scotia, site of the 1958 more good parish and home-cooked meals hour or so to drive in a car. And so time mine disaster that precipitated the crea- than I can count, not to mention good, hot slowed down, the intensity of the urban meaningful ways. An organization doesn’t tion of PWRDF, to St. Anne-de-Bellevue, showers and comfy beds.” life I lead in Toronto diminished, and a get to celebrate its 50th birthday without a Montreal suburb and site of General certain spaciousness opened up. That was the steadfast commitment of many, many Synod 1959, where PWRDF officially came Time for a shower such a gift. That and time to think, but people, some of whom I had the privilege into being. This 1,400 km road trip was “It is never impolite to warmly greet one’s interestingly, it wasn’t the deep think- to meet along the way.” dubbed “Le Tour de PWRDF” because hosts and then immediately request a ing I thought I might do about moving it involved me and my trusty road bike, shower, as in, “Hello, it’s very nice to meet forward into a new job at PWRDF, or In the writings of the Apostle Paul, we Olive, named for my grandmother. you. Could I have a shower? No really, you other changes-in-life themes. It was more also encounter a road trip. In his letters I rode alone but met and stayed and want me to have a shower!” thinking about how my body was feeling to early Christian communities, he too re- shared the story of PWRDF and its (‘Man, my butt hurts.’), what I would have sponds to the question, “ARE WE THERE partners around the world, with folk in Spaciousness opens up to eat on my next break (‘Hmmm, energy YET?” as he and the early churches faced Anglican parishes along the way. It was “The relationship between time and bar or muffin?’), how amazing the eagle a time horizon of Christ’s return that went an amazing experience on all sorts of distance is different when you are on a and the eagle’s nest I just stopped and from being “just around the next corner” took a photo of looked, and who I might be to an ever more distant future. Paul’s mes- meeting down the road.” sage: Live like Christ in faithful commu- nity in the here and now and in the midst A good news story of Empire. “The (now former) Primate, Archbishop The road trip we are on now called Fred Hiltz, often describes PWRDF as one COVID-19 has us asking the same ques- of the good news stories of the Anglican tion, “ARE WE THERE YET?” Our physi- Church of Canada. I learned that indeed it cal, mental and emotional limits are being is. And it is good news because Anglicans tested in ways they never have before. We in parishes large and small across this don’t know how many more corners there country support PWRDF and the work will be, how many hills we will still have of our partners in many creative and to climb. But we have one another and, to quote the great theologian Mr. Rogers, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people helping.” Whether it is Paul to the early church, my parents with their endless patience and stash of Lifesavers on childhood road trips, the communities of faithful Angli- cans and PWRDF supporters I met on Le Tour de PWRDF or health care leaders like Dr. Bonnie Henry who encourage us to “Be kind. Be calm. Be safe,” it is people – helpers, in relationship – who will see us to the end of the road trip.

Suzanne Rumsey is PWRDF’s public Calèches spotted between Magog and Bromont in engagement coordinator and a member of Anne Chapman, a host in Cacouna, Quebec, with her dog. the Eastern Townships, Quebec. Holy Trinity, Trinity Square, Toronto. 10 TheAnglican NEWS February 2021 ‘Holy Spirit’ helps family find home Property developer provides apartment

BY STUART MANN Rowland. “That’s when the Holy Spirit intervened.” A Syrian refugee family has found a The committee was working with home in Toronto, thanks to the per- AURA (Anglican United Refugee sistence of a parish, a benevolent Alliance), the sponsorship agree- property developer and a timely ment holder. Upon learning of the intervention by the Holy Spirit. problem, AURA advised the com- St. Thomas, Huron Street’s refu- mittee members to tell everybody gee committee was having a dif- they knew that they were looking ficult time finding an apartment for housing for a refugee family. for the family of five, who landed in Their best chance of finding an Toronto in September after fleeing apartment, they were told, was Syria for Turkey. through personal networks and Michael Rowland, a member connections. of the committee, says it was a It worked. Mr. Rowland, who is major challenge to find suitable a member of the Toronto Cham- accommodations for the family in ber Choir, happened to mention Toronto’s tight housing market. to a fellow chorister that he was “It’s a huge challenge and very looking for accommodations for a expensive,” he says. refugee family. It turned out that Mr. Rowland and another com- the chorister was also a member of mittee member searched the Inter- a refugee sponsorship committee net, enlisted the help of a real estate that had just welcomed a family agent and went door to door, but from Syria two weeks earlier. The Murad family, refugees from Syria, are shown outside St. Thomas, Huron Street’s rectory before moving into their had no luck. The apartments were Shortly after that conversation, apartment. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. THOMAS, HURON STREET either too small, too expensive or Mr. Rowland received an email from too far away. his friend in the choir, saying that To compound the problem, Mr. she had found an apartment for St. day and they were delighted. There thing” and it has provided free ac- extremely heartfelt and fundamen- Rowland and his colleague were Thomas’s refugee family. It was a were other Syrian refugees living in commodation for other refugees in tal to their values.” working under a tight deadline. two-bedroom apartment near the the building and they soon struck Toronto. The company is a family- It was the first time that Mr. The refugee family had to leave corner of Yonge and Davisville up conversations. They moved in on owned business managed by Adam Rowland participated in refugee the church’s rectory, where they in mid-town Toronto and, aston- Dec. 30 and two of the three children and Jonathan Krehm. resettlement and he says he would were temporarily staying, by Jan. ishingly, it was free for a year. It enrolled in the local public school. “It’s a sustained commitment do it again. “To me, outreach work 1 so that repairs could be made to even came with an underground Looking back on the episode, that they’ve made,” says Mr. is the most significant manifesta- the building for the parish’s new parking space. Mr. Rowland praises the build- Rowland, referring to the Krehm tion and connection I make to the incoming rector. “It was incredible,” recalls Mr. ing’s landlord, O’Shanter Property brothers. “It’s so transformative Holy Spirit. There are other ways, “I was beginning to despair Rowland. Development, for its compassion for refugees. It’s a fundamental of course, but the rubber really hits and lost many a sleepless night He took the family, whose last and generosity. The company’s need that they’re addressing. They the road in how we engage and worrying about this,” recalls Mr. name is Murad, to look at it that motto is “Managing to do the right don’t proclaim it loudly but it was support our broader community.” Council resolves constitutional, canon issues for vestries

AS we enter a new year and ap- closures and suspension of the streamed or pre-recorded, for the risk. These Anglicans can thus reliable attendance numbers for proach the season for parish vestry Eucharist, many people in the period since March 13, 2020 and on be certified by their incumbents virtual forms of worship, Diocesan meetings, questions have arisen diocese may be unable to meet a continuing basis until Diocesan or chairs of vestry meetings as Council passed a motion declaring regarding how vestry lists are to these requirements this year. Ac- Council declares otherwise.” eligible to serve as lay members that, for the purposes of Diocesan be assembled and lay members of cordingly, Diocesan Council has Council further passed a motion of Synod, provided they meet the Synod in 2021, each parish vestry or Synod elected. The diocese’s canons addressed these issues so as to declaring that “lay members of other requirements for that office. designated ministry will be eligible require members of vestry lists to be make it possible for Anglicans the diocese have not had the op- Diocesan Council will reverse this to elect the same number of lay “members of the Anglican Church in the diocese to be considered portunity to communicate within declaration at the point in the fu- members as that parish or ministry of Canada” and to have attended members of vestry and eligible for the meaning of the Constitution ture when Council is satisfied that elected for Diocesan Synod in 2019. three “regularly scheduled services election to Synod. since March 13, 2020 and continue it is safe to return to worship. This declaration follows a similar of worship” in the preceding year in At its Dec. 17, 2020 meeting, Di- to be without that opportunity by Finally, the number of lay rep- approach recently taken by the the relevant parish to be members ocesan Council addressed these virtue of the ongoing COVID-19 resentatives each parish or desig- Council of General Synod in de- of vestry. To be eligible for election issues in a series of motions. The pandemic.” While some Anglicans nated ministry is entitled to send termining the number of delegates to Synod, lay members are required first motion declared that for the may have received communion in to Diocesan Synod is based on for General Synod 2022. by the diocese’s constitution to have purposes of Canon 14, “regularly one kind after churches were re- the average weekly attendance at These motions will ensure that taken communion three times in the scheduled services of worship” opened in September, others will that parish or designated ministry. the diocese’s parish and diocesan year preceding the election. shall include any service conduct- have stayed away from in-person Given the restrictions on in-person governance bodies can be properly However, with the COVID-19 ed by conference call or virtual services or declined to commu- worship during the pandemic as constituted despite the unusual pandemic and the resulting church meeting platforms, whether live- nicate, due to the ongoing health well as the difficulty of determining conditions of this pandemic year.

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Bequest helps train a variety of ways. lay ministers 1 Enter 17-year-old Darcy Scott, a grade 12 student at Queen Eliza- VICTORIA - A long-time Anglican beth Regional High, and an ac- parishioner has left a generous complished musician. Darcy was bequest to help train lay ministers hired in late June and became St. in the Diocese of British Columbia. Peter’s “Student Supporting our The late Elizabeth Hyde left $10,000 Community.” He began by forging a as a cash legacy to the lay training plan to reach as many seniors and fund, administered through the vulnerable persons as possible by Educational Trusts Board. Her letter, telephone, email, and social daughter, Charlotte, said her moth- media. He offered several services, er was adamant that the funds were including running errands, grass needed to support opportunities 1 cutting, technology training, music, for training lay people rather than 4 and simple safe-distance visits. A clergy. “Lay ministry and leader- more than anticipated number took ship development is an important advantage of his services and were component of our diocesan vision 3 delighted with his help. for the renewal of our Church,” said One of Darcy’s main duties was the Very Rev. Ansley Tucker, who is to bring his newfound friends up to the board vice-chair as well as the date on computer literacy, helping dean of Christ Church Cathedral 2 them to navigate through the nui- and diocesan administrator. “Ms. sances of the iPad, personal comput- Hyde’s gift provides an unexpected er, and smart phone. Most yearned and welcome infusion of cash into gender identity. and celebrates the completeness of Church in Conception Bay, New- for the ability to view St. Peter’s our lay ministry fund and will al- “I am so grateful to have this the person God has created them foundland recognized the unease weekly Sunday service and the low the Educational Trusts Board pastoral rite available for use in to be.” felt by seniors and other vulnerable incumbent’s Wednesday evening to expand its reach. We are very parishes as it names and sacral- people early in the COVID-19 pan- Bible study. And some also learned grateful.” izes the experience of trans and Virtual walk-a thon demic. Many have been the victims or built on their skills of email and non-binary people who are beloved of obligatory and extended home even Face Timing. “I had a great Liturgy affirms trans, of God,” says Bishop Bell about the a success 3 isolation and have not dared to summer; I met great people, mostly new liturgy. OTTAWA – A virtual walk-a-thon venture outside, even for the bare seniors, many of whom have be- non-binary people 2 Canon Penny Anderson, who for the Centretown Emergency necessities of life. Recognizing this, come friends,” says Darcy. HAMILTON - Bishop Susan Bell helped to craft the liturgy, says that Food Centre was a success, raising the church immediately formed a The Rev. Bill Strong, incumbent has authorized for use in the Dio- “feeling free to live their authentic $34,000. Teams from a number of committee to assist seniors and of St. Peter’s, says Darcy’s work has cese of Niagara an interim rite to gender identity is central to the churches in the Diocese of Ottawa others gain access to necessities by been amazing. “We are happy and enable clergy to better respond to faith journey of a growing number participated. The funds will be running errands to the drug store, incredibly pleased that he joined St. the pastoral needs of transgender, of people in our diocese. This new used to purchase much needed food marts, or any other amenity Peter’s this past summer, spread- non-binary, and gender expansive liturgy allows our congregations to packaged food. required for their security. ing his knowledge and personality parishioners. The rite is called affirm these people and surround In late spring, the provincial around the community. He truly “Affirming the Newly Named” and them with love. Coming out can Youth worker government announced a program made a difference.” celebrates and affirms those who be terrifying for many trans and helps seniors called “Students Supporting Com- Darcy has agreed to continue are claiming a new name and set of non-binary people. Now our gender munities,” offering a grant for eight with St. Peter’s in his work with pronouns as part of their journey expansive siblings will know that during pandemic 4 weeks to qualified organizations seniors on a part-time basis for to fullness of life in regard to their our Church welcomes them fully ST. JOHN’S - St. Peter’s Anglican to hire a student to aid seniors in the next few months.

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