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By the resources we have been given, and the new opportunities we are afforded to n Sept. 21, I informed the mem- share the of Christ. bers of Diocesan Council that, Over the past decade and a half, we after many months of prayerful have done some remarkable things: de- Odiscernment, I am asking dioce- veloped a growing team of high-capacity san to concur with my request for diocesan volunteers to work as coaches the election of a coadjutor for the and facilitators with ; completed diocese in the middle of next year. I will a very successful Our Faith-Our Hope: step down from my role as the Metro- Re-imagine campaign to resource politan of Ontario at the next Provincial our ministry; intentionally focused on be- Synod in October 2018 and concurrently ing missional as a diocese; increased our as Bishop of Moosonee. More impor- commitment to intercultural ministry; tantly for our diocese, I plan to retire as and renewed our witness to social justice Bishop of Toronto at the end of Decem- both in our advocacy work and our direct ber 2018. The Bishop of Ottawa, who is compassionate service. There have been the next senior bishop of the province, is many challenges that we have faced now in receipt of my letter of resignation. together, including declining numbers A is elected by Synod and closing churches. But we have also to assist the diocesan bishop prior to his named and faced our challenges squarely retirement and to succeed the diocesan in the context of our Christian faith. We bishop immediately upon the diocesan’s have a new strategic plan, aptly named retirement. Growing in Christ, to direct us in the I have now served the Diocese of next few years. Toronto for over 40 years of ordained I am enormously grateful to God for ministry. It has been one of the greatest the privilege of serving and leading this privileges of my life, and it has not been diocese, and especially for the oppor- an easy or quick decision to bring it to tunity to work and with such a conclusion. By the time I retire, I will gifted and generous people as you. I am have passed my 66th birthday and have Archbishop Colin and Ellen Johnson at the opening of an exhibit of books and manuscripts from not retired yet! There is still much to do, served as bishop for over 15 years, with the on Oct. 4 at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at the University of Toronto. and I look forward to continuing to work an additional 12 years in the Bishop’s Of- Archbishop Johnson will be retiring as Bishop of Toronto at the end of December 2018. Photo by faithfully over the next year to reach our fice as the executive assistant and arch- Michael Hudson goals. to my esteemed mentor and pre- May I ask for your prayers for our dio- decessor, Archbishop Terence Finlay. In how to be a faithful the tremendous richness of our diversity, cese, and especially for Ellen and me, as each of the three parishes I served before and priest. There is so much that I am the remarkably gifted and strong we prepare for this transition. May God that, I learned more and more from the thankful to God for in this great diocese: faithfulness of our , the breadth of bless and keep you in his love. Cupboard connects church, homeless

By Diana Swift the Credit River, set up an outdoor pantry stocked with non-perishable In a new twist on a neighbourhood food and beverage items. “Take service that usually provides food what you need. Give what you can” for the mind, an updated version is urges the slogan on the cupboard’s providing food for the body. signboard. The Little Deacon’s Cupboard at The 24/7 al fresco foodbank is St. Peter, Erindale has repurposed the brainchild of the church’s in- the free book exchange depot to get cumbent, the Rev. Jennifer much-needed food into the hands Reid, who modelled it on similar of people in need – in a discreet initiatives at churches in the south- and confidential way. It has also ern . “People in the become a joint communication neighbourhood can take food as project between the middle-class they need it without coming in to NEW ADVENTURE and homeless people living our regular Wednesday morning Othman and Khadija Barghoud and their children, a Syrian refugee family who came to with the help of St. in a nearby park. food bank, the Deacon’s Cupboard,” John, Bowmanville, ride the bus to a pow wow at Curve Lake First Nation near Peterborough. The trip was organized by This past June, parishioners she explains. “It preserves their St. Saviour, Orono as part of its reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples. For story, see Page 9. Photo by the Rev. of St. Peter’s, located in an idyllic Augusto Nunez Mississauga neighbourhood along Continued on Page 2

GOING ON A DIG – SEE PAGE 12 2 TheAnglican news November 2017 Anonymous author pens note of gratitude You’re Continued from Page 1 privacy and anonymity. I’ve never seen anyone taking food, but I invited on sometimes see people putting food in.” The cupboard was built at the a journey bottom of the church’s hill by the St. Peter’s Phantoms, a group of This , Archbishop Colin handy volunteers who quietly re- Johnson invites you to unite with pair things written on a fix-it list, him and your fellow Christians in explains parishioner John Bros. a journey of prayer through the The cupboard’s design and building words of St. . was coordinated by Doug Duncan, Meeting Jesus in of a retired banker with a gift for John, created by the Society of St. carpentry, and its sign was painted John the Evangelist (SSJE) and by Peter Pook, a parishioner and Theological Seminary, is local artist. a springboard and a framework The cupboard soon morphed to immerse yourself in scripture beyond its practical purpose into St. Peter’s outdoor cupboard has led to communications between the church and people living in nearby parks. Photo over six weeks. a dialogue between St. Peter’s and by Michael Hudson In a short daily video, an SSJE homeless people living in wooded will comment on a verse enclaves of nearby Erindale Park and former churchwarden Allison derwear for both genders, cutlery, these ideas with them yet because from St. John, share facets of his and Sawmill Valley Trail. This Gray, who left a small notebook for and can openers. “And we’ve just we don’t want to scare them off,” own relationship with Jesus and exchange was sparked by a hand- listing needed items. “Later another added a few hooks on the posts so says Ms. Gray. suggest possibilities for further written note of gratitude penned spokesperson named Diana joined people can hang blankets, , “There’s just so much energy reflection. At the start of each by a mysterious cupboard user the conversation, reminding us that scarves, and mitts,” says Mr. Bros. emerging around what we can do week, participants are prompted known only as “J.” there are also homeless women Now enthusiasm is mushroom- to help,” says Canon Reid. “It’s re- to pray for a particular grace; at J, who always ends his notes with living in the parks,” says Ms. Gray. ing beyond the cupboard itself, ally snowballing – all starting with the end of each week, an inviting “and I pray for this help to be there Thanks to J’s and Diana’s notes with parishioners discussing the that first communication from J.” question helps them translate for all of us brothers and sisters left in the cupboard, the parish has possibility converting a janitor’s Although she has never seen that grace into daily life. always,” started a process of com- expanded provisions to include closet into a shower room for their any homeless people in the park, Copies of the prayer journal munication through parishioner fresh water, toiletries, socks, un- homeless neighbours and installing she’s thinking of asking Parks and will be available for $2 each at the a washer and dryer for the home- Recreation employees to take her Resources Booth at the upcoming less people. “We haven’t broached to meet some of them. “I wonder diocesan Synod, held on Nov. 24-25. if that might lead to a larger con- In private devotions, study groups St. JOHN’S CEMETERY versation about social justice and and online, participants can focus Anglican Parish of St. JOHN’S CHURCH, East Orangeville help me make the congregation on the words of John, renew their Because each life is important enough to remember … Bake sale & understand why these people are acquaintance with the crucified having to live in the park.” and risen Messiah, and deepen Located in spectacular Hockley Valley with pioneer graves lunCh room At the least, Mr. Duncan hopes their understanding of God’s Saturday, Nov. 25th, 2017 dating from 1812, St. JOHN’S CEMETERY offers attractively the cupboard’s success will inspire redeeming love for humanity. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. other churches to follow suit, es- Be part of something bigger priced burial options in a peaceful, unspoiled, and historical St. Paul’s on-the-Hill pecially with winter on the way. this Lent: join Archbishop John- place of rest. Anglican Church “The project has given everyone son and the rest of the diocese

882 Kingston Rd., Pickering so much joy,” he says. in Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH: (North side of Kingston Rd 3907 HIGHWAY 9 CALEDON ON L7K 0G7 519-941-1950 between Whites and Liverpool) John. For more information, visit FAX:FAX: 519 519-941-5817-941-5817 [email protected] [email protected] www.stjohnshwy9caledon.ca www.stjohnsorangeville.ca All Are iNvited. Diana Swift is a freelance writer. www.meetingjesusinjohn.org.

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By Holmen people.” When people stop at her Happy In the village of Schomberg, an Honey stand at the end of her drive- Anglican priest has found unusual way, conversations often turn to common ground to help her connect religion. “We joke that people come with her neighbours: bees. The Rev. for honey and stay for Jesus,” she Sheilagh Ashworth, incumbent says. “It’s put me in touch with a of Christ Church, Kettleby and lot more people than I ever would St. , Schomberg, have met.” has been a beekeeper for about Ms. Ashworth has quickly be- five years. come an enthusiastic advocate for “I’ve always had a deep love for bees and for humans’ role in caring nature. I’d been in parish ministry for them. “They tell us about the for about 20 years at that point, direction we’ve been driving the and I realized I hadn’t been doing world in. I like that people take much to take care of the earth,” an interest in them, because it’s she says. She’d also heard about showing us what we need to do to colony collapse disorder, in which get back on track,” she says. While worker bees disappear from a hive. no single cause has been identified, The Rev. Sheilagh Ashworth with her “I’d always wanted to farm, and I experts believe pesticides, climate beehives near St. Mary Magdalene, thought, that’s something I could change and loss of habitat all con- Schomberg. At right, her Happy Honey learn and actually feel like I was tribute to colony collapse. stand. Photos by Michael Hudson doing something.” She says beekeeping can be She says new conversations and quite physically demanding. “In relationships with her neighbours the springtime, you go in and you to protect the hives against bears, have been an unexpected benefit see how they overwintered, if they racoons and skunks, all of which of her pastime. “When I tell peo- need to be split,” she says. “When like to eat bees. ple I’m a priest, they often don’t they procreate, they swarm. What But amidst the hard work of know what to say, but everyone has we try to do as a beekeeper is pre- beekeeping, Ms. Ashworth says something to say to a beekeeper. vent the swarming and give them she’s seen a benefit to her spiritual They’re curious,” she says. “It’s a enough space so they can pull in health. “Everything about bees farming neighbourhood here, so honey and get ready for the win- it’s a really good connection for ter.” In the summer, she also has Continued on Page 11 NOVEmbER AT ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL on ud S h NUCLEAR WEAPONS AEL h C & o by MiT o by CHRISTIAN WITNESS Pho IN AN ANXIOUS AGE WITH THE REV’D TYLER WIGG STEVENSON

WEDNESDAY, 6:00Pm 6:30Pm 7:00Pm NOVEmbER 8 service light supper leCture (Cathedral) (Cathedral Centre) (Cathedral Centre)

What are we to think, feel, and do in our anxious age? This evening will supply a brief primer on the history and current state of nuclear weapons, deterrence, and disarmament. The Rev’d Tyler Wigg-Stevenson is the Assistant Pastor at Little Anglican Church and the author of several books, including the multiple-award-winning The World Is Not Ours To Save.

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illiam Temple – dren, partners and friends. For example, at all stages of their spiritual journeys an Archbishop bishop’s opinion what are the best ways to create a home need safe and non-judgmental commu- of Canterbury in environment, or friend network, where nities where they can hear the Gospel By Bishop Jenny Andison Wthe ’40s – once we and those closest to us can engage and find other disciples who are willing famously remarked that with scripture, ask questions, explore, to walk alongside them as they explore the Church is the only insti- work that prioritizes those currently out- and pray together while trying to grow and grow. Forming someone in the faith tution that exists primarily side our churches or those who are just into committed followers of Jesus Christ? of Christ can take many guises, some for the benefit of those who starting to explore what Christian faith How can we create opportunities to live of which include one-to-one mentoring, are not its members. Archbishop Temple’s and community might look like for them. out our faith, with acts of service and learning through service in social justice words encourage the Church to make Just as the nurturing of an outward compassion? ministries, small-group studies, and decisions, engage in activities and take up focus is an ongoing priority for parishes, Christians have for generations looked structured programs such as Christian causes not with the objective of making many individual Christians innately for ways to pass along their faith, heeding Foundations, Alpha, Road to Emmaus, the those of us on the inside feel secure or understand the importance of sharing the words of Deuteronomy 6:5-7: “Love the Pilgrim series and others. good about ourselves, but instead in order the good news of God in Christ with those Lord your God with all your heart, with Our beloved Anglican Church has to share the love of Christ with those from who have not yet heard it, or who have all your soul, and with all your strength. enormous potential to be the kind of body whom we expect nothing in return. To only experienced it in limited ways. In Take to heart these words that I give that creates and supports such communi- paraphrase my predecessor, Bishop Poole, many cases, the easiest and most natural you today. Repeat them to your children. ties, where intentional discipleship for God always wants us in the Church to be sphere for this is our own immediate fami- Talk about them when you’re at home or all ages is made a top priority. I am sure the ones with dirt under our fingernails. lies and dearest friends. Some of us might away, when you lie down or get up.” The that many of us are aware of creative and Archbishop Temple’s statement can remember benefiting, as children, from shaping of others in the Christian faith winsome ways that people in our diocese also remind us that the Church is called hearing God’s stories in the Bible read to is called discipleship, catechesis or – my are already being shaped and trans- to exist for the benefit of those who are us, praying with our parents or helping personal favorite – the making of . formed into disciples of Jesus Christ, but not “yet” its members. Individual par- to plan or participate in acts of service Given that the Christian church is always we have room for many more. C.S. Lewis ishes are invited to be continually asking to others, and are now imagining how to one generation away from extinction, it wrote that “if the Church is not making themselves which of their practices translate those memories into our own is essential that our homes and parishes disciples, then all the cathedrals, clergy, will contribute most effectively towards present contexts. be effective disciple-making communities missions, , even the Bible, are a drawing others into the love of God, and I have found, during my years of – places where the claims of Jesus Christ waste of time.” As Anglicans, I believe to discern what other practices might be ministry, that one of the most important can be intelligently examined, tested and we can both reach into our rich past and better modified or discarded. Archbishop questions individual Christians can ask lived out. learn from other traditions, as we reclaim Temple’s observation suggests a frame- is how to create an environment in which Discipleship is a gradual process, the making of saints as being central to work for making decisions about where to they can encounter Jesus Christ, not just neither linear nor predictable, and last- our life together and the continued, and spend our time and resources – a frame- on their own, but together with their chil- ing over the course of a lifetime. People exciting, revitalization of our Church. Where faith might be caught

By Norah Bolton tion developed, the Church co-opted the parents – all who likely work outside the problems, but to create a world of shalom model and soon we, too, had teachers, home. There is much less interchange where head and heart unite. We learn by all brings a new term curricula, age-graded classes, dedicated among generations. Housing and geo- telling and hearing our common stories, of Sunday School to classroom materials and supplies – and graphic location of families change fre- making things and taking action. my parish. We use ultimately, paid professionals. We have quently. If television once competed with Community life means we can elimi- Fa -based rarely questioned this model. It’s not , we now have competition from nate labels like teacher and pupil and do curriculum and have a always a winner for the small parish or an almost infinite offering of technology things like taking hikes, making things, good cadre of dedicated even a larger one with only six children. and entertainment. having parties and playing games. The men and women to teach the 44 children It has produced a fair amount of nos- To respond to these changes, Mr. West- faith journey is both sequential and ser- enrolled. But we aren’t reaching all the talgia, depression, guilt and sometimes erhoff suggests moving from schooling to endipitous, starting with an experience kids in our neighborhood. About 200 burnt-out volunteers. a faith community model. A congregation of being nurtured and affiliating with our adults and children came joyfully to Mr. Westerhoff’s book takes us back has a rich memory of its past, the role of denomination. Then as adolescents, we our fun fair in July. We will see many at to the basics. Any form of education is authority, changing ways of life and rec- need to explore, experiment and ques- our open house and some on influenced by history, society, culture ognition of diversity and multiple gifts. tion. Later we integrate the learnings – but they don’t buy into and denomination. There is a difference It can be a place to know people and be of heart and mind and come to own our Sunday School. We try hard with teacher between schooling – primarily concerned known, where three generations meet faith. We are all on a common journey training, meetings and better curricula. with learning-about and how-to – and regularly – the older with memories of where faith is a gift that can’t be taught But there is always the underlying ques- education, which involves not just knowl- the past, the middle immersed in the pre- – but in a community of faith, it might be tion: will our children have faith? edge but also attitudes, values, behav- sent, the youngest already dreaming of caught. John Westerhoff’s Will Our Children iours and sensibilities. the future. Any true community of faith In times of public , we might Have Faith, written in the 1970s and up- The parish Sunday School competes looks outward and is interested in more think of our congregation as a family. dated in 2012, continues to ask provoca- with the family, regular school, other than its own survival, asking what God is Some other good times are hanging tive questions, as well as providing some recreational and learning programs, self- up to and how it might get involved. out, going places and learning together. tentative answers. He has firm theologi- learning through books and an endless Such a community is rooted in worship Congregational life is really about life cal and educational credentials, and has flow of media – not to mention peers. The rituals; helping people of all ages make – births, deaths, celebrations, seasons, served in a variety of denominational parish church is no longer the neigh- sense of them is the primary task of reli- eating and drinking, growing up and ministries. borhood community centre. Schools gious education. Rituals help us develop growing old. Mr. Westerhoff’s book pro- We often forget that in our Church’s abandoned daily prayers a long time ago. a sense of continuity; they also address vides much food for thought. long history, Sunday School is a rela- New social structures include divorced, life crises when they happen. We need to tively new thing, growing out of a need to living-together and blended families, in understand their role in our culture here Norah Bolton is a member of St. Mary provide basic literacy. As public educa- addition to single parents and interfaith and now. We aren’t here to escape our Magdalene, Toronto.

aged me to keep at it, to take risks to create new programs, to meet Canada Briefs incredible needs, to innovate, to briefly Continued from Page 4 collaborate, and to cross service and bureaucratic boundaries”, where courses have been held. In and 82 students have participated LOFT’s CEO to retire says Mr. McCullum. “It has been an this model, qualified instructors in courses. Terry McCullum, chief executive honour to be part of this journey travel to where the students live. During the sabbatical year, the officer of LOFT Community Ser- with LOFT.” The support of hosting congrega- school will experiment with online vices (formerly Anglican Houses), The agency serves more than tions has helped to keep costs to course delivery. The school is also is retiring on Dec. 31 after 35 years 5,000 individuals a year through students at a minimum. entering into discussions with 10 with the not-for-profit organization. a variety of supportive housing Terry McCullum In the seven years of the other dioceses across the country He will be succeeded by Heather and community support services school’s operation, courses have and may enter into a co-operative McDonald, LOFT’s director of adult for youth, adults and seniors in with complex challenges including been held in eight parishes in four venture with other regions to pro- and youth services. Toronto, York Region and Simcoe dementia, substance abuse issues, of the five regions of the Diocese vide Christian education beyond “The voice of those we serve has County. It promotes health recov- physical health challenges and of Kootenay. There have been 16 Kootenay. always inspired me and encour- ery and independence for people homelessness. instructors from across Canada The High Way 6 TheAnglican news November 2017

FOR WATER The Rev. Ian LaFleur of St. Cuthbert, Leaside and Bishop Riscylla Shaw of Trent-Durham (top left) take part in the Indigenous-led Great Lakes Water Walk along the Toronto waterfront on Sept. 24 to honour water. Following Anishinaabe ceremonial protocols, grandmothers and elders made water offerings, sang songs and petitioned for water to be clean and pure. Several Anglicans took part in the walk. Photo by Michael Hudson Diocese gives $100,000 to healing fund By Stuart Mann of the diocese’s gift. cent of which is tithed to projects supports local, community-led heal- Allocation Fund, which receives The Diocese of Toronto is giving She says the focus of the fund in or ministries outside the diocesan ing projects. As a response to the the proceeds of the sales of church $100,000 to help replenish the na- the coming years will be to teach budget. Previous grants have in- ongoing legacy of the residential properties. A portion was returned tional church’s Anglican Healing traditional languages to young cluded $100,000 to the Diocese of school system, grants are made to to the diocese a couple of years ago Fund. people. “Many kids have lost their Athabasca to help youth in Fort encourage and initiate programs as a result of an amended agree- The fund, which has provided identity because their parents were McMurray, $500,000 for refugee that help heal, educate and recover ment with the government and grants to 300 projects and programs institutionalized in the residential sponsorship matching grants, and language and culture. Some 45 churches. The diocese chose to for Indigenous people across Can- schools. One of the best things we $100,000 for a Habitat for Humanity projects have been funded in the establish the Robert Falby Fund ada, is seeking to raise $1 million can do for them is to teach or try build in Scarborough. Diocese of Toronto. for Indigenous Ministry. (Canon through an appeal called Giving to recapture the language. The The Anglican Church of Canada In 2003, the Diocese of Toronto Robert Falby was one of the chief with Grace (formerly the Anglican number of communities that have established the healing fund for and its parishioners contributed negotiators of the settlement.) It Appeal). already picked up on this is amaz- Indigenous people more than 25 about 20 per cent or $5 million to is held in the Anglican Diocese of “I think it’s wonderful,” says ing.” years ago, long before the Indian the Anglican commitment of the Toronto Foundation and is being Esther Wesley, program coordina- The gift comes from the diocese’s Residential Schools Settlement residential schools settlement. used to fund a portion of the dio- tor of the healing fund, speaking Ministry Allocation Fund, 10 per Agreement was reached. The fund Most of that came from the Ministry cese’s Indigenous ministry.

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By Stuart Mann other table groups. Some groups More than 100 people – twice the were asked to report back to the number hoped – attended Bishop entire gathering. There was a Jenny Andison’s first town hall lot of common ground. Areas of meeting in York-Credit Valley interest included children’s and to hear people’s hopes, concerns youth ministry, Christian forma- and ideas for the future of the tion and discipleship, sharing episcopal area, located in the the gospel in word and action, southwest corner of the diocese. and providing financial support Held at St. John the Baptist, for churches with good ideas for Dixie in Mississauga on Sept. 19, ministry. the event included passionate Bishop Andison said she will discussions, insightful comments, read every answer and pray about stirring remarks by Bishop Andi- them. She said she was energized son, and lots of opportunities for by the responses. “There’s a lot people to get to know each other. of hope. I didn’t hear resistance “It’s my first time at something to change. I didn’t hear doom like this and I really enjoyed meet- and gloom. I heard a clear-eyed ing everyone from the different realism about where we’re at and churches,” said Grace Karram some of the changes we need to Stephenson, a member of St. Mar- make. tin in-the-Fields, Toronto. “I’m “People are not apathetic,” she a young parent trying to figure added. “They love their churches, out how to raise my kids and they love God, they love their how to get to church on Sunday, neighbourhood, and they’re try- so to meet people with different ing to figure out how to connect priorities is really helpful.” all those up. They want to see a Her comments were echoed by vision and be involved in it. They others. “I thought it was a great want to build a culture of trust forum for networking between and collaboration.” clergy and laypeople,” said the Halfway through the evening, Rev. Julie Meaken, incumbent Bishop Andison shared some of of Holy Family, Heart Lake, in her observations about York- Brampton. “It was a really good Credit Valley, where she has been Clockwise from top: Grace Karram opportunity to hear other people’s the area bishop for the past nine Stephenson of St. Martin in-the- thoughts and ideas about who we months. Among her observations Fields, Toronto, listens during small are as Church in York-Credit Val- are that many parishes are well group discussions; André Lyn of ley and what we’re being called to connected to their neighbour- St. Joseph of Nazareth, Bramalea, WORLD in terms of ministry. I felt it was hoods and are asking what God is shares ideas with other groups; very open and honest, and I really calling them to do. She said many Bishop Jenny Andison gives some of LEPROSY appreciated Bishop Jenny telling churches are open to thoughtful, her observations about York-Credit DAY 2018 us how she would use what was discerning change for the sake Valley. Photos by Michael Hudson shared to pray for this area and of the gospel. She spoke about how she was open to listening the generational shift taking to our concerns and our hopes.” place and the need to raise up Participants were seated at the next generation of lay lead- but I can promise you that it will tables with people from other ers. She spoke about her passion be good. It will be good because parishes. Over the course of for catechesis and “the making our gracious God either gives the evening, they were asked to of saints.” what we ask for in prayer, or our answer four questions: Where In her closing remarks, she gracious God will give us what we do you most clearly see God’s provided hope and encouragement would have asked for if we knew transformative action today in for her area. “I believe that God everything that God knows. So it the world and your neighbour- gives us everything we need to will be good. Our trust and hope hood? What place or situation in do God’s work at this time and in for the future is not in ourselves, our world or neighbourhoods do this place. I believe we have eve- it’s not in me or area council or you think needs to be transformed rything we need to follow where Synod – it’s in the character of our by God’s love and mercy? What God is leading in York-Credit God, who is gracious and loving, is the most exciting thing about Valley. We will need to realign and will only give us what we doing ministry in York-Credit some of our resources, we will would have prayed for if we had Valley? What are the two aspects need to refocus a number of our the mind of Christ.” of ministry in York-Credit Valley priorities, and we will need to A report on the meeting will that require increased attention let go of some things that are no be made available to participants and resources? longer building the kingdom. We from Bishop Andison’s office. Participants shared their an- may not always like or be able to Another town hall is planned for swers with each other and with anticipate where God is leading, to discuss next steps. TO END LEPROSY...

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all for outreach St. John, York Mills held a fundraising event on Sept. 10 in support of its outreach activities. A car wash, barbecue and silent auction were among the events. The silent auction included buying the opportunity to throw a pie at St. John’s clergy and two visiting bishops – Bishop Kevin Robertson and Bishop Patrick White. From left, winning bidder Kim Anderson gets ready to throw a pie at Bishop Robertson, then decides to turn it on herself instead. Bishop White (far right) had no such luck. He received a full pie from Jim Parish, one of the churchwardens. Photos by Martin Block

Clockwise from above: parishioners and friends enjoy dinner at the Balmy Beach Club; opera singers and parishioners Marcelle Boisjoli and Michael Barrett perform; Mike Downie talks about Chanie Wenjack. Photos by Michael Hudson St. Aidan’s celebrates life in the Beach

By Lori Ann Comeau community – the community of faith band and opera singer parishioners connecting with the community of Michael Barrett and Marcelle Boisjoli. Throughout the Beach’s history the Beach. Together, we’re working St. Aidan’s service to the Beach – from forest to farmlands, from to make a difference,” says the Rev. has been as constant as the canoes resort to city neighbourhoods – Lucy Reid, incumbent. and swimmers. “The parish serves St. Aidan, Toronto has served the Award-winning filmmaker Mike community lunches, hosts Out of lakeside community in the city’s Downie shared the story of Chanie the Cold, offers programming for east end for 125 years. It continues Wenjak, a 12-year-old Ojibwe boy young families and supports St. to make a difference to those who who died while fleeing a residential Stephen in-the-Fields’ Sunday walk through its doors for worship school in 1966. Mr. Downie’s work breakfasts,” says Deacon Michael or outreach programs. encourages people to walk the path Van Dusen. IN ENGLAND Local and acclaimed artists in of reconciliation with Indigenous The church’s programs include The of All Saints, Peterborough pose for a picture in York Minster word and music came together on people in Canada. Crime novelist partnering to support a refugee Cathedral in England in July. The choir, joined by the Peterborough Singers the evening of Sept. 28 to celebrate Peter Robinson, known for his In- family from , educating about and the Kawartha Lake Singers, enjoyed a week as the visiting choir at the the community’s people and service spector Banks mystery series, along truth and reconciliation with First historic cathedral. The combined choir was directed by Syd Birrell, the director to others. The event was hosted by with authors Catherine Dunphy and Nations peoples, and leading youth of the Peterborough Singers and and choir director at All Saints. The St. Aidan’s and held at the nearby Lisa de Nikolits, provided inspiration service and learning trips to Nica- choir sang at Evensong on six occasions, as well as at the Holy and Balmy Beach Club. and laughter during the evening. ragua. Matins on Sunday. ‘We had a wonderful time and were very well received by “St Aidan’s has been rooted in St. Aidan’s ministries were show- the cathedral staff and the public,’ said Mr. Birrell. Photo courtesy of All Saints, the Beach for many years, and the cased, and there were musical per- Lori Ann Comeau is a member of Peterborough evening was a great celebration of formances by St. Aidan’s Regrets St. Aidan’s. November 2017 parish news TheAnglican 9 Parish visits First Nation’s pow wow Small church makes big strides towards reconciliation

By Murray MacAdam munity,” he says. “The days are over when people went to church, came When it comes to living out the home and you had done your duty. call to reconciliation with First The church has a unique ability to Nations, St. Saviour, Orono is a deal with social issues, better than small parish that thinks big. The any other group.” parish has carried out a range As an example of community of activities to deepen its aware- outreach, the busload to Curve ness of First Nations issues. It Lake included Syrian refugees that has launched a reading group in local parishes helped to sponsor. which parishioners read books There were also members of two by Indigenous writers or about other parishes, United Church Indigenous issues. It has also held members and non-Anglican resi- a town hall meeting and a hosted dents from Orono. a Blanket Exercise. At Curve Lake, “we were treated The church advanced its com- to song and dance, stories and Fatima Mohamed and her children, members of a Syrian refugee family sponsored by St. Saviour, Orono, are welcomed mitment on Sept. 16 by chartering a regalia,” says the Rev. Augusto to Canada by two elders from Curve Lake First Nation. Photo by the Rev. Augusto Nunez bus to take parishioners and other Nunez, priest-in-charge of St. Sav- local residents to a pow wow at the iour’s. “All of us were very happy to of “Honouring Our Treaties.” them. There are some real issues continue after the pow wow, says Curve Lake First Nation commu- have experienced such an event.” Mr. Nunez says, “It’s about get- that First Nations people would Mr. Nunez. A town hall meeting nity near Peterborough. The trip Highlights of the day included ting out there and being active like to resolve.” in Orono is planned for the winter, developed after a group from St. a refugee family being welcomed for the Lord. It’s about building A major challenge, he says, is following consultations with Curve Saviour’s met with a leader from to Canada by a native chief, and a relationships, getting to know the that some local residents seem Lake band members. The parish the Curve Lake band council. prize given to a 12-year-old member people at Curve Lake. We want hostile to First Nations people, a is also considering how it might Churchwarden Bill Tomlinson, of the delegation who joined in the to be of assistance and convey to feeling he thinks can be softened support other, more remote First who helped organize the trip, sees dancing. Indigenous and political them that you’re not alone.” when residents return from a pow Nations communities. outreach efforts such as reconcilia- leaders told the gathering of the Adds Mr. Tomlinson, “We look wow and can speak about it to oth- tion with First Nations as essential. importance of learning from each at First Nations as educating us, ers as being a positive experience. Murray MacAdam is a freelance “We have to reach out to the com- other, noting the pow wow’s theme and we in turn being supportive of Connections with the band will writer. Cookbook helps people living in poverty

By Stuart Mann for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and sweets. There are tips on how As part of an employment pro- to shop for less, buying nutritious gram at The Bridge, a centre for food and using coupons. It includes ex-prisoners in Brampton, staff photos and comments from those were teaching cooking classes who are struggling to get by. when they asked the men where “We’re not going to cure poverty, they shopped for food. but I’m hoping it will help people have “At 7-Eleven” they said. more disposable income so they can The staff were shocked and trou- do other things like buy their kids bled by the answer. The popular sneakers,” he says. convenience store chain is known He hopes the booklet will change for its Slurpees and prepared foods. the perception of those living in “For the three dollars you pay for a poverty. “We’re hoping to show the burrito, you could make three meals general public that poverty and if you have a stove,” says Garry homelessness is a human issue – Glowacki, The Bridge’s executive not just statistics.” director. He also hopes the booklet will After some brainstorming with a show those in need that other peo- local community kitchen, they came ple care. “We wanted to give them up with the idea of a cookbook spe- something of importance,” he says. cifically for those living in poverty, “I wanted people who will receive it to help them make their dollars to feel they’re getting a good gift. I go farther. Mr. Glowacki enlisted wanted them to read it and say, ‘Hey, the support of Regeneration, an we can do things.’” agency that serves the homeless in About 2,000 copies of the free book- HOUSING DONATION Peel Region, then received a $3,500 let will be printed and distributed The Parish of Minden, Kinmount and Maple Lake donates $4,000 to Places for People, a not-for-profit organization in grant from the York-Credit Valley to food banks, community kitchens Haliburton County that buys and renovates houses for low-income families and those at risk of homelessness. From left episcopal area. and other outreach ministries in is Fay Martin, vice-president of Places for People; the Rev. Joan Cavanaugh-Clark, incumbent; John Rogers, president of The result is Living Well on Less, a Peel Region. For more information Places for People and treasurer of St. Peter, Maple Lake; Deacon Martha Waind, manager of St. Paul, Minden’s thrift shop; cooking and life-skills booklet that is about Living Well on Less, contact and the Rev. Max Ward of the United Church and the treasurer of Places for People. full of simple and affordable recipes Mr. Glowacki at [email protected]. 10 TheAnglican looking ahead November 2017

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Music & Worship OCT. 29 & NOV. 26 - Rezonance Baroque Concert, 2-4 p.m., on Oct. 29; cello concert by Julia Kim, 2-3:30 p.m., Nov. 26. Both at St. , 361 Danforth Ave., Toronto. NOV. 8 – DEC. 20 - Kingsway Organ Recital Series, 12:30-1:15 p.m., All Saints, Kingsway, 2850 Bloor St. W., Toronto. A freewill offering appreciated. Nov. 8: Michael Capon, director of music at St. George’s Cathedral, Kingston; Nov. 22: Wil- liam O’Meara, former organist and music director at Our Lady of Sorrows , cur- rently music director at St. Mi- chael’s Cathedral, Toronto; Dec. 6: Hanné Becker, former student of John Tuttle at the University of Toronto, now studying organ in Basel, Switzerland; Dec. 20: Stefani Bedin, currently pursuing Master of AT LAST Music in Organ Performance at the The St. Andrew’s Anglers hoist the Rev. Peter Trant Memorial Trophy after University of Toronto and organ- winning the annual Scarborough Anglican Youth Movement baseball ist at Bloor Street United Church. tournament on Sept. 30. It was the first time in 20 years that a team from St. OCT. 29 - “Not Your Average Church Andrew, Scarborough won the tourney. Seven teams from Anglican, Baptist and Service,” 10:30 a.m., a modern wor- other denominations competed in this year’s event. Photos by Michael Hudson ship service with guest musicians and children’s program, Holy Trin- ity, Guildwood, 85 Livingston Rd., Village, 155 Markham Rd. Bake sale, (south of Davisville Avenue), 11:30 Toronto. Guest speaker: Michael knitwear, crafts and more. a.m. to 2 p.m. Artsy items, books, Coren, author, radio personality NOV. 4 - St. Matthew’s cheese, church calendars, crafts, and columnist. Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lunch and raffle of a beautiful hand- NOV. 5 – All Souls’ featuring church, 135 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa. sewn quilt. As it is Remembrance excerpts from Duruflé’s Requiem, Knitting, baking and more. Day, a service will be held outside 7 p.m at Church of the Redeemer, NOV. 4 - , 10 a.m. the St. Cuthbert’s Road entrance Bloor Street and Avenue Road. to 3 p.m., St. Barnabas, Chester, 361 starting at 10:45 a.m. Please come NOV. 5 - Choral Evensong for All Danforth Ave., Toronto. early and join us. Souls at 4 p.m., followed by Pumpkin NOV. 4 - The Sugar Plum Christmas NOV. 18 – ACW of Grace Church’s Tea. At 5 p.m., a sequence of clas- Bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Christmas Bazaar with antiques, sical, contemporary and popular Margaret in-the-Pines, 4130 Law- knitting, baking, lunch and more, flute pieces suitable for the season, rence Ave. E., Scarborough. Baked 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Grace Church, as Toronto’s City Flutes return to goods, craft table, collectible table, 19 Parkway Ave., Markham. Call St. Olave, Bloor Street and Win- Internet Café and lunch room, and 905-294-3184. dermere Avenue, Toronto. more. Tables available for rent as NOV. 18 – Holly Berry Bazaar with NOV. 18 - Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. candy, games, prizes for best NOV. 10 - Remembrance concert and well. Call 416-284-4121. crafts, baking, lunch room, toys, to 2 p.m., St. John the Baptist, 710 costume, and collecting canned reception featuring New Horizons NOV. 4 - St. Nicholas’ Christmas Ba- books, DVDs, household goods, a Dundas St. E. (just east of Cawthra goods, Holy Trinity, Guildwood, Band of Toronto, 7:30 p.m., Holy zaar, noon to 3 p.m., 1512 Kingston visit from and more, Road), Mississauga. Vendors wel- 85 Livingston Rd., Toronto. Trinity, Guildwood, 85 Livingston Rd. (just east of Warden Avenue). 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. of come. Call 416-709 9299. NOV. 1 - All Saints Communion at St., Toronto. Donations accepted Crafts, baked goods and more. Canterbury, 56 Lawson Rd., Scar- NOV. 25 – St. Timothy’s Christmas 6 p.m., followed by light supper for The Tony Stacey Centre for NOV. 4 - Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. borough. Accessible building. Call Kitchen, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the at 6.30 p.m. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Veterans’ Care. Mary & St. Martha, 1149 Weston 416-283-1844. church, 100 Old Orchard Grove, north the Rev. Canon Dr. David Nee- NOV. 12 - A Concert for Remembrance Rd., Toronto. Baking and deli, gifts, NOV. 18 – Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. Toronto. Silent auction and more. lands discusses the history and Day, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul, 59 Toronto crafts and more. to 2 p.m., Church of the Holy Fam- NOV. 25 - Snowflake Bazaar, 10 a.m. theology of the Reformation and St. S., Uxbridge. For tickets, call NOV. 4 – Bazaar with raffle, bake ily, Kennedy Road, Heart Lake, to 2 p.m., St. John, Bowmanville, Counter-Reformation, as we mark 866-808-2006. table, café and more, 9 a.m. to 2 Brampton. Crafts, bake table, lunch featuring bake shop, jewelry, crafts the 500th anniversary of the start NOV. 26 - Christmas Classic, 7 p.m., p.m., St. Joseph of Nazareth, 290 room and more. The church is lo- and much more. Visit Martha’s of the Reformation. St. Olave, Bloor St. Paul, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. Balmoral Dr., Brampton. Call 905- cated on the west side of Kennedy Lunch Room between 11 a.m. and Street and Windermere Avenue, Bach Christmas Oratorio with so- 793-8020. Road, north of Bovaird, south of 1 p.m. Toronto. loists and choir. Tickets $20. Call NOV. 4 - A Faire to Remember, 10 Sandalwood. NOV. 25 - of Christmas, 10 DEC. 8-10, 15-17, 21-24 - The Christmas 866-808-2006. a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Peter, Erindale, NOV. 18 - All Saints, Whitby’s an- a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Trinity, Thorn- Story, a Toronto tradition since DEC. 5 - Advent Carol Service, 7 p.m., 1745 Dundas St. W., Mississauga. nual Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to hill, 140 Brook St., Thornhill. Baked 1938, at Holy Trinity, 19 of the Redeemer, Bloor This bazaar will have a silent auc- 2 p.m., gift ideas, silent auction, goods, hand-crafted items and Square, Toronto. Professional Street and Avenue Road, Toronto. tion, baking, jewellery and more. baked goods, crafts, tea toom and more. Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. musicians and a volunteer cast Redeemer’s choir will be joined by Donations of non-perishable food homemade lunch. At All Saints, DEC. 2 – Holly Berry Fair with tea present this charming hour-long the Cantabile Chamber Singers. for the Deacon’s Cupboard food 300 Dundas St. W., Whitby. room, crafts, baking, quilt raffle, nativity pageant. Evening perfor- DEC. 10 - Annual Advent carol ser- bank are welcome. NOV. 18 - Annual bazaar with bake books, Christmas items, attic treas- mances are at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8, vice, 7:30 p.m., St. Martin in-the- NOV. 4 - Annual Christmas bazaar, 9 table, craft tables, lunch room, ures and more, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23; matinees are Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave., Toronto. a.m. to 2 p.m., St. James the Apostle, Nearly New room and more, 9:30 Luke, East York, 904 Coxwell Ave. at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 Presented by the church choir di- 3 Cathedral Rd., Brampton. Featur- a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ Church, Bol- Call 416-421-6878, ext. 21. and 24. Suggested donation: $20 for rected by Jack Hattey, with Thomas ing a lunch of homemade soups, ton, 22 Nancy St. DEC. 2 – Old-fashioned Christmas adults, $5 for children. Visit www. Fitches on organ, Paul Sandvidotti sandwiches and dessert, a silent NOV. 18 - Fair with silent bazaar with lunch and tea room, thechristmasstory.ca to reserve or on trumpet and Nancy Nourse on auction, an art sale and more. Call auction, baked goods, crafts, morn- festive handmade home décor, gift call 416-598-4521, ext. 301. flute. A freewill collection will be 905-451-7711. ing barbecue, lunch and more, 10 items, baking and mystery raffle, DEC. 10 - Annual Community Carol taken for a deserving charity in NOV. 4 - Annual Christmas Bazaar, a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Martin in-the- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of the Sing at St. Dunstan of Canterbury, our neighbourhood. A reception 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., silent auction, Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave., Toronto. Ascension, 266 North St., Port Perry. 7:30 p.m., 56 Lawson Rd., Scar- follows. bake table, , Call 416-767-7491. borough. This is a fun, seasonal café and more, Holy Trinity, Guild- NOV. 18 - Christmas craft show and event for all ages. There will be a wood, 85 Livingston Rd., Toronto. coffee house at St. Olave, Bloor Workshops & Gatherings free-will offering with all proceeds Sales Santa Claus will be there for photos Street and Windermere Avenue, going to the Scarborough Centre between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Toronto, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafts, OCT. 31 - Converge Youth Group’s for Healthy Communities Food NOV. 4 - Christmas bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to NOV. 11 - St. Cuthbert’s Christmas book fair with ACW, coffee house Harvest Festival & Trick or Treat Bank. Refreshments following 1 p.m., Christ Church, Scarborough Fair, 1399 Bayview Ave., Toronto with festive treats and music. for Hope, 7 p.m., hot chocolate, program. Call 416-283-1844. November 2017 AnglicanClassifieds 11 to place an ad call 905.833.6200 ext. 22 or email [email protected] real estate counselling counselling

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personal prayer cycle Toronto 16. Synod Planning and Agenda Jennifer Spencer is a member For november Committee of All Saints Anglican Church 17. The Synod of the Diocese of in Collingwood Ontario. She 1. All Saints, Whitby has been past president 2. Ascension, Port Perry Toronto and secretary of the ACW, a 3. Christ Memorial Church, Oshawa 18. The Synod of the Diocese of member of the choir and a 4. St. George Memorial, Oshawa Toronto generous volunteer. Last year 5. Oshawa 19. Toronto East Deanery tragic news came and she was 6. St. George, Pickering Village (Ajax) 20. St. Aidan, Toronto diagnosed with ALS, commonly 7. St. John, Blackstock (Cartwright) 21. St. Andrew, Japanese known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. 8. St. John, Whitby 22. St. Barnabas, Chester 23. St. , Toronto Friends mentioned that 9. St. Martin, Bay Ridges (Pickering) a funding website could 10. St. Martin, Courtice 24. St. David, Donlands possibly help individuals who 11. Military Chaplains 25. St. John the Baptist, Norway come across unfortunate 12. Members of the Synod of the 26. Primate’s World Relief and circumstances. We encourage Diocese of Toronto Development Fund you to look at the website 13. St. Matthew, Oshawa 27. St. Luke, East York www.gofundme.com/2bmk3xg 14. St. Paul on-the-Hill, Pickering 28. St. Matthew, First Avenue to understand this devastating 15. The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor 29. St. Monica, Toronto illness and offer your support. and Registrar of the Diocese of 30. St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff OPENING NIGHT William Penn’s A Brief Account of the Rise and Progress of the People Called the , published in 1694, (top) is displayed at Flickering of the Flame: in motion Area Bishop): • The Rev. Floyd Green died Print and the Reformation, an exhibit commemorating the 500th anniversary of • Parish of Bobcaygeon, on Sept. 24. Ordained deacon the start of the Reformation. The exhibit, held at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Appointments Dunsford & Burnt River in 1960 and priest in 1961, he Library at the University of Toronto until Dec. 20, includes books, manuscripts, • The Rev. Chris Horne, Interim (Trent-Durham) came to the Diocese of Toronto pamphlets and engravings from the Reformation. About 120 people attended Priest-in-Charge, St. Andrew, from the Diocese of Huron in the official opening on Oct. 4.Ph otos by Michael Hudson Scarborough, Sept. 15. Third Phase – Parish Selection 1980. He served as chaplain • The Rev. Ted Bartlett, Interim Committee Interviewing (no of the Queen Street Mental Priest-in-Charge, Christ longer receiving names): Health Centre, director of Memorial Church, Oshawa, • Christ Church, Bolton (York- pastoral care at St. Michael’s Sept. 18. Simcoe) Hospital, priest-in-charge Priest happy • The Rev. Bob Bettson, Interim of St. Cuthbert, Leaside, Priest-in-Charge, St. Bede, and honorary assistant of Toronto, Sept. 30. • The Rev. Karen Isaacs was St. James Cathedral and St. • The Rev. Canon Dr. David ordained a transitional deacon , keeping bees Neelands, Priest-in-Charge, in the Diocese of Niagara, Toronto during his retirement. Parish of Roche’s Point, Oct. 1. for the Diocese of Toronto, His funeral was held at All Continued from Page 3 • The Rev. Kenneth Roguszka, on Sept. 21 at Christ Church Saints, King City on Oct. 13. Interim Priest-in-Charge, Cathedral, Hamilton. is for healing and for good,” she she says she find the queen bee a Christ Church, Holland says. “What I love about it is how particularly suitable image. “She Landing, Oct. 1. Conclusions reflective they are, how good they only spends a couple of days out in • The Rev. Canon Cheryl Palmer, • The Rev. Stephanie Douglas- are for people to be around. As soon the sunlight, and then everything Incumbent, Christ Church, Bowman has concluded her briefly as you come to the apiary and you else she does looks like sunlight. Deer Park, Toronto, Jan. 1, ministry at Christ Memorial get comfortable, your blood pres- She makes honey that looks like 2018. Church, Oshawa. She will sure comes down, your heart rate sunlight, she makes wax that looks be taking up a new ministry Outreach conference slows down.” like sunlight, the wax creates a Vacant Incumbencies appointment at Havergal coming up She also finds that beekeeping flame that looks like sunlight,” she Clergy from outside the diocese College, Toronto beginning fits well with her role as a priest says. “It’s a great preaching point, with the permission of their Oct. 30. The diocese’s annual Outreach providing pastoral care. “There’s that we have these encounters with bishop may apply through the & Advocacy Conference will take an old thing called telling the bees. God and we spend the rest of our Diocesan Executive Assistant, Deaths place on Nov. 4 at St. John, York Because they’re such a communal lives trying to point to it, saying, Mrs. Mary Conliffe. • The Rev. Canon Byron Yates Mills, 19 Don Ridge Dr., Toronto. creature, you had to tell the bees ‘It’s like this.’” died on Sept. 24. Ordained This year’s theme is “Being God’s what was going on in your life, As she keeps sharing her expe- First Phase – Parish Selection deacon in 1969, he served People: Embracing Difference, whether there was a birth or a riences in her town and beyond, Committee in Formation (not yet as assistant curate at St. Building Solidarity.” There will death, and if you didn’t tell the Ms. Ashworth says she hopes she receiving names): Peter, Cobourg, incumbent be a keynote address from Dr. bees they would leave,” she says. can encourage people to support • Parish of Churchill and of the Parish of Belmont and Carl James of York University and “They do draw that out; being beekeeping and even think about Cookstown at St. John, Bowmanville, workshops covering many key around them makes you want to becoming beekeepers themselves. • St. Andrew, Scarborough regional of Durham justice issues. The cost is $30, or be gentler and in greater harmony “If people want to learn, I’m happy • St. Augustine of Canterbury, and Northumberland, and as $15 for students and those with with nature, with yourself, with to teach them. There are seasons Toronto priest-in-charge of the Parish low incomes. Lunch is included, your family and the people you when it takes some time, but it’s • St. Bede, Toronto of Campbellford, Hastings and and childcare is available upon care for.” very manageable,” she says. “It’s Roseneath. His funeral was request. Visit the diocese’s website, While Ms. Ashworth jokes that not lucrative, but it’s a good thing Second Phase – Parish Selection held at St. John, Bowmanville www.toronto.anglican.ca, to see she’s promised to limit references to do. It’s worth my time, it’s worth Committee (receiving names via on Sept. 29. workshop options and register. to beekeeping in her sermons, my effort for sure.” 12 TheAnglican feature November 2017 In the heart of ancient

black tea and Arabic coffee to wash it all Priest realizes down. We gathered under the breakfast tent and sat on massive dusty stones to eat our meal. (No doubt, we also consumed some of dream of going the dust that was everywhere!) The site being excavated is an elaborate mansion that was in the heart of Jerusalem on dig in the 2,000 years ago – the time of Jesus. It is lo- cated near the excavated home of Caiaphas, Holy Land the high priest involved in the trial of Jesus that led to his crucifixion (John 18:13-28). It is believed that the wealthy, priestly ruling By the Rev. Canon Claire Wade class of Jerusalem lived in this neighbour- hood. “Caiaphas was the son-in-law of Annas, or two weeks in July, I was privileged who had six sons who were high priests. He to participate in something that has (Annas) ran the show for about 60 years, been on my bucket list for years – an putting his sons in one after the other, and Farchaeological dig in the Holy Land, his son-in-law Caiaphas, along the way. So preferably in Jerusalem. The opportunity perhaps these are the homes of that extended came to dig on Mount Zion, Jerusalem, priestly dynasty,” Dr. Tabor said. The man- mentioned numerous times in the scriptures. sion had its own cistern, a mikveh (a Jewish For Jews and Christians in the last hun- ritual bathing pool), a barrel-vaulted ceiling dred years or so, biblical archaeology in and a chamber with three bread ovens. A the Holy Land and other biblical lands has The Rev. Canon Claire Wade, at right, and others bathtub carved out of the bedrock with its played a major part in shedding light on our work on the site that is near the excavated ceiling intact was found – an extremely rare understanding of the Bible. (In my previous home of Caiaphas, the high priest involved in luxury that commoners of the time could life, visiting and learning at such sites was the trial of Jesus that led to his crucifixion. not afford. “It’s clear from the finds that the very much part of the pilgrimage or study Photos courtesy of Canon Wade people living here were wealthy, aristocrats tours that I would organize for groups, but or even priests,” said Dr. Gibson. I never had the opportunity to dig.) The dig One of the highlights of the day was the site itself is on the eastern slope of Mount chocolate). Armed with a trowel, kneeling popsicle break. It came at around 11:30 a.m. Zion, near Zion Gate, on the south side of pads, a , gloves, sunglasses and lots of Some local boys who did small chores around the city. It is just outside the current walls water, we left the hotel at around 5:15 a.m. the dig distributed popsicles of various of Jerusalem, rebuilt by Ottoman sultan To get to the site, we had to walk to Zion flavours. I have never looked so forward to Suleiman the Magnificent in the 14th and Gate, over some slippery cobblestones, seeing a popsicle! By this time, the sun was 15th centuries. In the time of Jesus, the site then descend a concrete stairway of some right overhead and streaming through the was in the very heart of Jerusalem. 70 steps. We would make our way through holes, here and there, in the worn tarp over Excavations began in 1997 and closed tem- the narrow streets of Jerusalem that, by that us. One was hot and covered with Crusader porarily, resuming in 2007 under the purview time, were coming alive with two-way traf- and first-century dust from head to toe! of the University of North Carolina (UNC) at fic and the odd rabbi on his way to prayer, And, did I tell you that there happened to Charlotte. The program is directed by well- whizzing by on his bike, robes flying in the be a heat wave in Jerusalem at the time? By known biblical archaeological scholars Dr. breeze. I often made the 15-minute walk on the time our day ended at 1:30 p.m. and we Shimon Gibson, professor of archaeology my own – for me a coveted time of prayer. formed another human chain to return all at UNC and a senior fellow at the Albright On arrival at the site, we made a human our tools to the shed (across the busy street, Institute of Archaeological Research in Jeru- chain to convey all our picks, hoes, buckets with each passing car blaring its horn), the salem, Dr. James Tabor, professor of ancient and gufas (wicker baskets) from their storage temperature was hovering near 40C. For Judaism and early Christianity at UNC, and place across a busy street to the site. The me, the only dreaded part of my day was Prof. Rafi Lewis of Haifa University in . early-morning scenery from the site was on hand, then documented and sent off to climbing up those 70 concrete steps, walking Our group of around 50 came from all over spectacular: looking north and east, one be washed and catalogued. Breakfast was over those slippery cobblestones, through the world. We stayed at a quaint pilgrim’s could see the sun rising over the Mount of an interesting feature of the day. At around Zion Gate, then making my way through hotel in the Christian Quarter of the , Olives, and, just adjacent to the site, the lights 9 a.m., volunteers were needed to climb up the crowded streets of Jerusalem – mostly near the New Gate – one of eight gates of of the City of David. Dr. Gibson would give the 70 steps to pick up our breakfast, which uphill – back to the hotel, in the heat and the city. Our week of digging lasted Sunday us a daily briefing of what the goals of the a truck from the hotel delivered as close as covered in ancient dust! through Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. day were and, with his famous words “let’s it could get to the site. The well-deserved Seriously, though, it was a very small price We had Fridays and Saturdays off, so there get cracking,” off we went to our assigned meal was an elaborate spread of cakes, jams, to pay for the invaluable learning experience was plenty of time to explore Jerusalem or locations to begin digging. jellies, halva (a sesame seed and honey and awesome blessing of digging on Mount take day trips to other places. For the first three hours, we slugged it treat), breads with hummus, babba ganoush, Zion of the time of Jesus. Our day began at 5 a.m., arriving down- out – picking, hoeing, sweeping and uncov- cheeses, hard-boiled eggs and a tuna salad stairs in the lounge of the hotel for a cup of ering ancient treasures and special finds. with black olives (which I loved) and more. The Rev. Canon Claire Wade is the incum- instant coffee and a piece of cake (sometimes They were identified by the archaeologists There were cold juices as well as lots of hot bent of St. Thomas, Brooklin.

Advent and Christmas at Celebrating our 27th Annual Christmas Concert The Church of St Peter and St Simon-the-Apostle

Advent Lessons and Carols – Sunday December 3, 4pm Home for the Holidays Begin the Season of Advent with a service of readings and carols. A social gathering featuring fruit cake and sherry will follow the service. LOFT Community Services – Sunday December 17, 4pm Monday, December 4, 2017 at 7:30pm A beloved traditional selection of carols and readings by candlelight. St. James Cathedral, Toronto A social gathering featuring mince tarts and will follow. To Order Tickets: TICKET PRICES Go Online to www.loftcs.org Regular - $40 Christmas Eve – Sunday December 24, 10pm 1 ticket A candlelit traditional Eucharist service featuring Mail or Call Christmas carols & choral music. LOFT Community Services Patron - $100 15 Toronto Street, 9th Floor 1 ticket plus tax receipt Christmas Day – Monday December 25, 10:30am Toronto, ON M5C 2E3 Benefactor - $500 A joyful and reverent celebration of the Nativity. 416-979-1994 ext. 233 2 tickets, tax receipt, [email protected] invitation to post-concert reception Every Sunday www.loftcs.org 8:30 Quiet Communion Service · 10:30 Choral Communion Service

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The Church of St Peter and St Simon-the-Apostle 525 Bloor Street East / 40 Howard Street 416 923 8714 [email protected] ~ www.stsimons.ca Charlotte Moore, 2016 Thom Allison, 2016 St. James Cathedral Molly Johnson, 2015 Countermeasure, 2016 ‐ ‐