TRANSFORMING THE UNJUST HOW DO WE INSPIRE GIVING? BEING VISIBLE: WE ARE THE STRUCTURES OF SOCIETY A word of advice: Tell stories of what CHILDREN OF HEAVEN'S CREATION What would it look like if we generosity accomplished rather than If you have been sexually assaulted loved others as God loves us? where money was spent. how to reclaim your purity Page 9 Page 3 Page 8 uron hurch ews HANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON • Huron ChurchC News is a section of the Anglican Journal • A P R I L 2 0 2 1 N We praise You for changing our lives, our hearts Anglican Fellowship of Prayer: Marking a year into the pandemic with a reminder of the everlasting gifts of Christ's resurrection.

By Rev. Steve Greene may live the promise given our lives, our hearts to be the to us. messengers of the Easter joy e is risen!!! Words It is His resurrection which and hope!!! that exude the hope guarantees justice will tri- Many blessings to you and Hwe profess each day. umph over treason, light will yours during this Eastertide From the wilderness and overcome darkness and love, and may your prayers be darkness of Lent to the excite- sacrificial and supporting filled thanksgiving, openness, ment and glorious exultation love, will conquer death. transparency and rooted in of Easter, we give thanks for As Christ-followers, we His presence and power. His resurrection. humbly submit in prayer Your Servant-in-Christ, It is a beautiful and prom- to be the good and faithful Steve neighbor to all those we inent reminder that God Rev. Steve Greene is an AFP meet. As Christ-followers, we makes all things new. executive and the rector of St. humbly submit in prayer, a It is by this same resurrec- Luke’s, and St. Thomas The life that not only imitates the tion power that we are given Apostle, Cambridge. the opportunity to live free life of Jesus, yet also abides in from sin and death and to Him, as we reach out to the embrace a life fully ALIVE!!! poor, marginalized, the least, It is by this power and in last, lost of us. It is in prayer this season, we dare to boldly and in our lives that we praise walk in His grace that we You…praise You for changing

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Pull up a chair, grab a coffee and let’s talk…

Video ministry in Huron is picking up. The latest feature comes from Rev. Steve Greene, the rector of St. Luke’s, Cambridge and St. Thomas The Apostle, Cambridge. The "Gospel Cafe" premiered on February 26 and Rev. Steve's first guest was Rt. Rev. Todd Townshend, Bishop of Huron. The goal of this story was to "draw back the curtain, politely remove the red tape, policies and procedures and have the people see our Bishop in a new light." The series of 15-20 minute long coffee talks on “Gos- BISHOPS' TRIBUTE (IN PICTURE AND IN WORDS) pel Café with Pastor Steve” Facebook group continues with the next installment in the last week of March. Walter Greetzky, the father of Wayne Gretzky and a life-long mem- Just like Rev. Steve, Br. John-Paul Markides felt the ber of the Huron family, was laid to rest in Brantford on March 7, need to change something in his youth ministry as the 2020. The service was held at St. Mark's Anglican Church. COVID-19 crisis struck. John-Paul's account of his The photo of this telling message in front of St. Mark's was taken YouTube adventure comes with a lot of introspection. by Bishop Todd Townshend. We complement it with a few words by that re-examines his (and our) attitude towards minis- Bishop Bob Bennett. try in general. To help our local churches’ online ministry, the Di- ocese of Huron is offering the opportunity to upgrade had the honour of being the rector of St. Mark’s, Brantford their websites through Tithe.ly, a platform designed in the late 80s, where the Gretzky family were notable Imembers of the community. specifically for churches. The Diocese will help by reimbursing parishes for the Walter came to the adult Confirmation class and invited his initial setup fee and also by providing a guidance for the best friend John to come with him, an act of Christian hospital- website building process. ity. I also recall his bringing Timbits and large coffees for each member each week, another act of Christian hospitality. Rev. Steve's Gospel Cafe p. 4 In those classes, Walter always brought his iconic humility, "Gospel Café with Pastor Steve" on Turning youth ministry into an audio-visual project p. 4 gentleness and common-sense wisdom. He was a wonderful Feburary 26: Bishop Todd was the first member of that class of seekers. May he rest in Peace! Free setup and staff support for parishes p. 5 guest of the program. Bishop Bob Bennett

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Huron congregational coaches open for business

By Ven. Perry Chuipka or perhaps a Zoom meeting As you can see, Congrega- with a larger group may be tional Coaching is still available et me begin with the best. during this pandemic. Maybe sign that you see in the There have been several you or your congregation has a Lpicture of this article. Notice valuable learning opportunities particular need that the congre- the message about not needing available for everyone through gational coaches can help you a pew along with the website. the use of technology. Coaches with. Please feel free to check This is a sign that was put up have attended webinars that out our website http://coaching. because of the pandemic. have been helpful in dealing diohuron.org/ and/or give us It speaks to me about the with this new world we live in. a call. changing times that we are One such educational event Perry Chuipka 519-534-2607 living through with COVID-19. was the webinar on, “Lead- Paul Townshend 519- 433-5406 Many of us would not have ing Rapid Change” by Kotter Feel free to contact our thought that 2020 would be International. Another was the coaches listed below. the year when a pandemic presentation provided by Hu- Our Coaching Team: Rev. motivates us to be technologi- A sign outside St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Wiarton. Monna ron University College, “Flour- Whicher, Warden from Trinity Church, and Pastor Perry Chuipka Elise Chambers, Helen Cole, cally focused in how we do our ishing Congregations for Today Sandra Coulson (on sabbati- work. attending, which is our main also discovered that it is really and Tomorrow”. cal), Linda De Burger, Rev. Dr. It was very challenging at group. Then we get people to go not that different from actually Other webinars were inspired Stephen Hendry, Rev. Cheryl first, as everyone was getting into smaller groups to discuss being in-person with a group of by feedback from our Bish- Highmore, Rev. Matthew Kie- op’s Charge to Synod last year used to Zoom and other ways specific questions. After some people. We have coaches using swetter, Shirley Sewell, Rev. of communicating on their which was requesting resources smaller group discussions, we Zoom to help congregational Paul Silcox. computers. This was no dif- to assist with congregation- come back to the larger session leadership teams plan surveys ferent for our congregational al growth and development. Archdeacon Perry Chuipka coaching team. Although we to discuss people’s insights. for their parishes and then have One such idea was providing is the Archdeacon of had the odd Zoom meeting We have two people recording discussions to clarify priorities workshops for churches in this Congregational Development. before, it was often through the things so that we can refer to for action planning the road challenging time. With Bish- winter months and only for our that information later. We also ahead. op Todd’s support Credence meetings. Now we had to figure give out homework to be com- Some coaches are leading & Co. was hired to provide Coaches on the new out how to use our tool box of pleted for the next session. The book studies which are focused three workshops: a) Saturday, resources through electronic key in all of this is sending out on particular topics relevant March 6, Home before Mid- platform means. Like everyone else, our work booklets to everyone so to the congregation. These night: Leading Meetings; b) they can use them from home. book studies can take different Congregational Coaches coaches are figuring it out. Saturday, April 10, Navigating have just launched As I think about it, the basic This coaching process is very lengths of time and various Change; and c) Saturday, May their new website principles still apply in using similar to the way we would formats to suit the need. Some- 8, Tackling Tough Conversa- using the Tithe.ly platform: our tool kit resources when lead in-person gatherings for times it is a quick phone call tions. There have been many we used them at in-person congregations. regarding resources available, workshops and webinars avail- http://coaching.diohuron. gatherings in the past. For One of our coaches was or perhaps a coach can be that able this year and everyone is org/ example, I am doing a Lenten helping a congregation using sounding board to sort through encouraged to participate. We study with my congregation. our VIVA resource which he issues. It could be teleconfer- can truly become a “Learning We have twenty-six people said worked out very well. He encing with a leadership team, C h u r c h”. How do we inspire giving, invite generosity and offer gratitude In conversation with Susan Graham Walker: Tell stories of what generosity accomplished rather than where the money was spent.

By Rev. Matthew Kieswetter Each congregation can find its profile, claim it, and then ith the pandemic direct people there. Anyone shrinking distance can then make lump sum W(in a virtual sense), I reached online donations. The conve- out by email to Susan Graham nience (especially for new- Walker, recently retired comers, those at a distance, or Manager of Congregational otherwise on the ‘periphery’) Giving and Stewardship for the outweighs the small transac- Anglican Church of Canada tion fees. and United Church of Canada, Dependence on fundrais- as an in-person event. What Rest assured that lots of and member of the stewardship ing and rentals, it turns out, is certain is that it involves a stewardship development can committees of her parish and has been problematic for whole different kind of work happen at a basic, relational the Diocese of Toronto, to Susan Graham some time. “Fundraisers have on the part of volunteers. level. Update parish lists. Veri- get her thoughts on how our Walker: increasingly become energy Those that know how to bake fy contact information. Inspire pandemic year has impacted drainers as old models struggle pies may not know how to and invite people to give, stewardship. “What was with change in community create a virtual bake sale event and thank them when they Early on in the lockdown, understood as culture and aging of mem- online.” do. Keep in touch with one she explained, people were bership. It is past time to What might we consider as another, whether in the form focused on the pragmatic reliable is not really evaluate the purpose of we approach the one-year an- of a friendly call, or ongoing ‘fundraising’ sense of ‘stew- pastoral care. ardship.’ But as time went on, necessarily reliable fundraisers and how much we niversary of this pandemic and Lastly, remember that we are people went deeper into the rely on them for core support all the changes it has brought n ow.” people steeped in narratives: fundamentals of stewardship as of ministry”, says Susan. She to our lives and our churches? “Tell stories of what generos- a facet of discipleship. ship and giving as a spiritual suggests that we reimagine our Firstly, we would do well to rec- ity accomplished rather than “Put most simply — how do practice,” is how she describes fundraisers with a goal to rais- ognize that there are limitations we inspire giving, invite gen- it. ing our profile and welcom- to ‘the plate,’ especially when we where the money was spent. erosity and offer gratitude at Our habits and options have ing friends and neighbours, can’t meet in-person. Pre-au- What did the money do?” this or any other time?” Susan changed, resulting in changes instead. thorized credit/debit giving is Inspire support, in other urges us to conceive of congre- to revenue sources. “What was We might also move events now becoming more accepted, words. gational giving in the context understood as reliable is not to an online format. This is “options [that] have been avail- Rev. Matthew Kieswetter is of Christian living rather than necessarily reliable now,” wrote not without issues, however, able for some time but resisted ther rector of St. Andrew's as fundraising: “Funding our Susan. “Our buildings no because, as Susan warns, “just until now,” wrote Susan. Memorial, Kitchener, and ministry through an under- longer providing stable rental putting an event online is no Also, she encourages famil- a member of the diocesan standing of our own disciple- income, for example.” guarantee of receiving as much iarity with CanadaHelps.org. Stewardship Committee. PAGE 4 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS A P R I L 2 0 2 1 Turning youth ministry into an audiovisual project

By John-Paul Markides My motivation kingdom and not a moment longer. never thought that I would wasn’t in a project, I have learned that the grace be the obnoxious person group or even of God, for me, is like a river Ion YouTube asking people of life that flows through me. to “Like and Subscribe” on denomination. My When I choose not to serve, Facebook or YouTube videos. motivation was not to minister, it can become I always had a small atten- a stagnant swamp, flowing in tion span, and found I would the gospel and the but not flowing out. But when judge people who made them building up of the I choose to share the life it as self-promoters. Perhaps that gives, it flows through me and I self-righteous part of me is get- kingdom in a real believe that it gives life to those ting what it deserves, as I find and tangible way! who receive it, in turn. myself enjoying making wacky, I say LET IT BE… because I family-oriented video posts on Faith and Freedom Network, have done what I was called to YouTube. So here I am finding Community Counselling Lon- do; to be that channel of God's myself interested not only in don, Proud Anglicans of Huron peace. And so I make videos making videos, but in getting or youth ministry chaplaincy, I that reflect my attention-defi- likes and sharing videos with wanted to help build the king- cit brain, with way too many the world. dom of peace and justice and distractions. I make videos that How did I get to this point? the Good News of God’s infinite probably only get watched by When did youth ministry turn love and mercy in any way I 50 people. I say LET IT BE! I into an audiovisual project? could because that’s the world I was called to sow, and so I sow. Since this past December’s ad- want to live in! I seek to be the I make videos that remind us of vent season, I have been encour- change, even if it’s to add a grain the small things we learn about aged by members of our diocese of sand that makes the mountain our, and faith that we forget to share my particular flavor of that much taller. because we're trying to tackle youth and young adult ministry So, what did I learn? I'm a big dragons. with the wider church commu- disciple! All that talk of disciple- Lastly, I learned ministry nity. With encouragement from ship from all those priests and helps my prayer life. My min- istry wasn't my prayer life, and Archdeacon Tanya Phips, Pastor John-Paul at his editing desk Sunday school teachers took Steve Greene as well as other root. I am a disciple and proud my prayer life didn't depend on priests of the diocese, I decided of it. It is my great pleasure to my ministry… but one led to fect occasion to test out my So why am I doing this? the other. My ministry informed to start my YouTube channel. I video-making skills by putting I always enjoyed ministry. I've share the good news that is the had previously recorded a half love of Christ in my life. my prayer life, and my prayer out a video talking about the been doing it since I was 15 as life inspired my ministry. Is this dozen reflections; those had Franciscan connection to the a volunteer youth ministry di- In sharing that message, it been simple reflections during not the essence of discipleship? family crest. It was about the rector, and it's been a part of my becomes stronger in my heart. the first wave of COVID. They I'm not a saint; I am as big a Ministry has become part of first Nativity Play; it was a lot of life ever since. In that time, I've can still be found on the chan- sinner as anyone else! (Saints who I am, not just as a religious fun though it took a lot of work. worked in many different capac- nel whose title on YouTube is are too easily dismissed; sinners person. Not just as a Franciscan “Bro. John CFC”. They were not With a further discussion, I de- ities with dioceses, parishes, and are too quickly judged.) I just friar, but as a lover of Jesus. I a catalyst but they showed me cided to attempt one video week even schools. Most recently, I want to put my hands to the don't just want to share; I need that I can do the work. for the season of Lent during was on contract as a lay pastor of plough (Luke 9) with my friends to share the love of Christ in my I wanted to create something this COVID. family ministry in Owen Sound. and community, and be about life. A love that burns like fire that was more than, well, boring The reason I started this Even when I decided to take my father’s business (Luke 2). I when I see people in need, and heads talking at screens. I want- work was that so many of our some time to focus on my own want to throw gospel seeds with a coal that smolders warmly in ed to create a spiritual reflection young people are without a faith and work on my master's reckless abandon like the sower times of grief and sorrow. To ig- experience that was engaging, voice that speaks to them. My thesis, I found myself offering in the parable (Matt 13), and I nore its call would suffocate that and didn’t make teens click ministry to youth, especially in my ministry services to anyone know that God will do the rest ember of faith, hope and love. through. I wanted to do some- the LGBTQ2+ community, has who could use them, and in (John 4). I believe all ground is The love of Christ is one that thing different. shown me that a voice of hope any capacity needed. I couldn’t fertile. The gospel will take care gives, one that sacrifices, one The experience, I thought, and mental health is needed in stop helping… I had taken on a of itself, the Good News, the that saves, but most importantly should have art, culture, and our communities. At the time spirituality of ministry. kingdom of justice and peace. I in my life, it’s one that calls. It humor juxtaposed with faith, I wrote this article I have seven I found that my motivation want to be a part of creating that becomes my light in the darkest love and social justice. A place such videos. Though my minis- wasn’t in a project, group or great project. This, my friends, places, comes and gives love, to play, pray, laugh, and learn, try is small, it has already been even denomination. My moti- is why I started to make videos. and is how I serve, in his name. assisting people of all genera- used by parish communities in vation was the gospel and the Will this be my new ministry Brother John-Paul Markides, tions to dig a little deeper. the Huron and Toronto dioceses building up of the kingdom program? I don’t know. All I CFC is the CASC Psycho- When Christmas came as well as communities in the in a real and tangible way! So, know is I will do it for as long Spiritual Therapist and Spiritual around, I felt it was the per- UK and South Africa. whether it was with the Rainbow as I feel I’m contributing to that Care Practitioner (INT). Tune in for a cup of conversation

vein as the traditional interview, policies and procedures and irst off, I must thank Rev. and as neophyte with tech, I have the people see our Bishop Steve Martin for the idea needed the easiest platform to in a new light. A man who is Fof the “Gospel Café”. We talked use, the most accessible and se- working out his salvation with about having the stories of our cure for the people, live. I try to faithfulness, bearing good fruit congregants known and shared. ensure and facilitate a safe space while having some fun and Stories that speak the tales of for Bishop Todd and assure laughs!! hope despite the devastating that the time (15-20 mins) will Please join us on our Face- moments of hurt and heartache. book group titled, “Gospel Café Stories of comfort and joy while be educational, empowering, with Pastor Steve” as we contin- the world spins into a jumbled informative, fun and “off the mess of chaos. Thanks buddy! cuff”. No better way to know ue to interview critical voices On Friday, February 26 at your Bishop than to ask him if from the Church. Our next live 11am, I had the honour and he prefers “over or under” for episode is Tuesday, March 23 at privilege to interview our Bish- his toilet paper. 11am with… op, the Right Reverend Todd A critical piece to the minis- Rev. Steve Greene, St. Luke’s, Townshend via Facebook live. try is to draw back the curtain, and St. Thomas The Apostle, Gospel Café is not in the same politely remove the red tape, Cambridge. A P R I L 2 0 2 1 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 5

From the trenches: not all of our battles are won

An update to the story printed in the previous edition of the Huron Church News.

By Rev. Andrew Wilson hundred calling in to adopt. I was more disappointed than s much as I do not And we have to remember angry, concerned, and sad, be- care for the hymn what Jesus teaches, his response cause I understand the risk, the This is less than to Luke 7:39, “When the Phar- worst-case scenario – this per- “Onward Christian a weeks worth of Soldiers,”A I am tempted to call isee who had invited him saw son is still alive and doing what needles of a street this, “from the trenches.” I share this, he said to himself, "If this they feel they need to do to get user. man were a prophet, he would my experiences to inform you He didnt use the through the day. I did not allow of some of the struggles your container for know who is touching him and someone to sleep outside. I will churches quietly deal with drugs. There are no what kind of woman she is-- clean up; we have a responsibil- but are often preached about bathrooms at the that she is a sinner." “ ity for those in our care. obliquely. best of times. And I reflected on that. And speaking of care – the My update on our group (We were extremely It is so easy for me to stand compassion and concern I effort to try to serve a homeless careful when in a pulpit and hold up such a heard from the local OPP was person did not go according removing the child of God, and say we are to uplifting. But as I lamented the to plan, insofar as they are not needles. We used feed the hungry and house the inability to change, will proba- ready to change, and they were a puncture-proof homeless. It is easy when they bly never change, a male officer not the best guest. It is not for chemical glove and are not the person in our shed, said to me, “I believe in mira- us to judge or invoke our will as took the needles to messing with our property, cles, never discount that.” True. to how they live, but I fear for the drug store for wasting our time and good- And the female officer special- their lives. proper disposal.) will, lying and acting pitiful to izing in meeting those with There is, of course, worst case get what they want and need. mental health issues said to and best case in these circum- There was a lot of goodwill that me, “You did help. You couldn’t stances. Best case is they let go, I threw out still in the original change them, but you helped get help, get housed, get treat- package. them.” ment, begin anew. Worst case is It is so easy for me to stand in a pulpit and And that is when God spoke. Many, many people helped. they continue to use any means How generous God is to ev- A banquet was laid out for possible to feed the demon that say we are to feed the hungry and house eryone! And how much of it this person, the same we are haunts them. In our case, a the homeless. It is easy when they are not do we waste? How big is your all promised in the Kingdom. mess was left, a strange kalei- garbage can? Some weeks mine There is a choice, and the drugs doscope of garbage, an impres- the person in our shed, messing with our overflows. Clothing you have and mental health get in the sionist painting a broken life. property, wasting our time and goodwill, never worn, maybe with labels way – that is what is in control. I had lots of time to reflect. still on, donated. Food waste in We talked about this series of Part of that reflection was lying and acting pitiful to get what they a world where children go to events at our Council. I am still driven by my officiating the want and need. school for a meal program. moved by the care and con- funeral of someone whose Turning this back to our- cern that was expressed. I was addiction took them. They were selves, the log in my own eye, uplifted by the desire to push a functioning addict with a job, The latter sentence occurred the behaviour despite doing do I have a right to lament the for something bigger – know- spouse and kids. Three years when their internal chemistry the right thing. Despite regular waste I found in the shed when ing that, in reality, we can meet ago, the person living in our changed (they used, and now checks, there was great care I have my own waste to con- people where they are, and offer were coming ‘down’) and they shed was married with a house taken in hiding things. I am not tend with – the generosity of something small but necessary, were asked why nothing had and kid. Both lost everything. fool to believe that hot meals a prodigal God who saved my and that we will need to push been done. It contained A LOT Death is the real worst-case and pleasantries would sudden- life? And so, I had to remember for a solution through govern- of colourful language as to what scenario. Not the dirt, not the ly lead to Pauline conversion. Grace and Forgiveness – I heard ment, as they have the size and kind of father I am not – thank damage – the death of another We can only plant seeds, and be plainly: “Father, forgive them, access to resources for a proper child of God. you Lord for all those years in Jesus to people. for they do not know what they response to what will occur To a one, addiction has trau- factories. There were feeble, The reality is, it was minus are doing.” again and again and again. ma as its seed – family trauma childish excuses. The same ten during the week – do I kick Mental health and addiction As long as people are abused in this case. I was told two very person was earlier ashamed that someone into the snow over – two crutches that feed off of and neglected, there will be opposing things on the same I was seeing them ‘high,’ now so pop cans and half eaten ‘Zoo- each other rather than support. mental health and drugs, mari- day, and I learned the seed: “I angry that I would even suggest dles’? In truth, what they slept Nobody in their right mind tal breakdowns, fires, buildings can’t believe anyone cares for they were on drugs and did not on, no human being should would sleep on garbage, and me”; and mere hours later, “You know how to clean up, and that have to endure – even if we that is the crux. I am called feed condemned, miscalculations, are not my father and you can’t they might lie. Their inner reali- all agree it was “their choice” and clothe and to forgive, and missed rent. Some will come make me do anything.” ty was not the world reality. – sleeping on filth, used nee- I how do I not forgive some- with an easy solution. Some will The former was said when I Eventually, it was time to go. dles, spoiled food, is that how one so broken they inject raw be challenging. We as a church asked them to clean up, how I reflected. I do not believe I am anyone should live? poison into their veins to feel and society need to be prepared. they need to start somewhere so a ‘noob,’ as much as you and I If that was your dog, you something, or perhaps to feel Rev. Andrew Wilson is the we can help them, and I pointed understand that we were being would be in the news and the nothing? I was hungry, and you rector of St. John the Evangelist, out how we were trying to help. used, that we were enabling dog in care at the SPCA with a did not feed me. Leamington.

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The Diocese is offering local parishes The need for Church websites Committee. We are pleased to has never been greater! extend his part-time role within a chance to upgrade their websites by The Diocese of Huron is of- the diocese to include assisting reimbursing the initital setup fee and fering our local parishes the with building the new diocesan providing guidance for the website opportunity to upgrade their website, supporting parishes to websites through Tithe.ly, by re- develop their own new websites building process. imbursing parishes for the ini- with Tithe.ly and spearheading tial setup fee. technology upgrades within Parishes will only be responsi- synod office. ble for the cost of monthly fees. Kyle continues to serve on Staff support will be available to the Communications and Com- assist any parish that may have panion Diocese Committees, as questions or issues while de- well as with his home parish of signing their own Tithe.ly web- Kyle Gascho St. James', Stratford. site. Kyle Gascho continues to facets, including his adminis- serve the diocese in different trative support of the Refugee PAGE 6 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS A P R I L 2 0 2 1

Anglican Church Women Honouring those who served in the Battle of the Atlantic

The pack attacks continued, escorts due to the Royal Cana- ormally around the and in the spring of 1941, the dian Navy being on the brink 6th of May, we at the British pushed the anti-subma- of collapse. NChurch of the Ascension rine escort of transatlantic con- 1944 was the best year for Windsor, have a Eucharistic voys south of Iceland leaving a anti- submarine warfare. service to honor those who gap. In May of 1941, the British The Canadian Navy was served in the Battle of the asked for anti-submarine second to none in locating and Atlantic. escorts for convoys. As a result, The Naval veterans that sinking submarines. the Newfoundland Escort Force The RCN destroyed 33 ene- attended marched into the [NEF] was born, and with it the church behind a color guard. my submarines during the war. Royal Canadian Navy's war on In the end, 1,000 U-boats were Following the service, all were U-boats. The keys to affective sunk by the Allies between invited to the church hall where trade were evasive routing the ACW put on a “thank you” based on good intelligence and 1939 and 1945, 500 claimed by luncheon for our remaining the British battle fleet that sank naval vessels, and they safely veterans. the Bismarck. escorted 25,000 ships across Each year the number of It was a great tool when as- the Atlantic under Canadian these brave men and women Halifax – The Spring Board by John Horton dic, also known as sonar, came escort. declines. Unfortunately, last into effect. Its pinging sound How blessed we were to be year and, I am sorry to say, the Allied shipping. Immedi- arrival of ships and avoidance located the U-boats allowing protected by these brave men. most likely this year, we will be ately convoys were instituted of the enemy. depth charges to be used. In A huge thank you to those who unable to gather in the num- and the first sailed from Halifax It was difficult to locate and 1942 U-boats were probing the served and gave the supreme bers we would require. Would with an escort on September destroy German U-boats. United Sates’ coastline. Ameri- sacrifice to keep us safe. it be safe for them is the bigger 16th. Destroyers protected the In late summer of 1940, the can unpreparedness left Allied May God grant you His love question. convoy from submarines. Once U-boats began “pack attacks” shipping unguarded, tripling and protection now and in the The war began September 3, out to sea, larger vessels arrived on Allied convoys on the high the losses. At that time the U.S. future. 1939 when the liner S S Athena to shield the convoy from seas. The U-boats attacked entered the war. was sunk by a submarine [U-3]. danger. on the surface at night, and January 6, 1943 the Canadian Barbara Jackson The Germans had resumed an The function of the convoy submerines to escape Allied cabinet agreed to temporarily Diocese of Huron ACW unrestricted campaign against system was the safe and timely forces. withdraw Canadian mid-ocean President

ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN In Memory Due to the continuing spread of COVID 19, the 24th April 2021 A.C.W. Annual Conference by “ZOOM” has been cancelled. Kent Deanery The A.C.W. Executive will continue to review the COVID concerns St. Matthew's and will consider a need of a further postponement. Church, Florence We thank all the women in our churches for their prayers and Joy Bilton consideration in these trying times.

Pastoral Progressions

Retirement as adjunct faculty at Huron Uni- is currently the rector of the Mr. James (Jim) Kelso died on versity College. Church of the Ascension in Sud- Bishop Todd Townshend ac- Thursday. Jim is survived by his bury in the Diocese of Algoma. cepted the request of The Ven- Archdeacon Graham also wife Betty, son Ian, daughter-in- law Dorothy, and grandson Jus- erable Graham Bland to retire served on the Bishop’s Chap- Rest In Peace laincy Committee, the Strate- tin. Jim was a long-time mem- effective June 30, 2021 with May The Reverend Gordon Reyn- Annual General Meeting gic Planning Task Force, the ber of St. Mark's, Brantford and 31, 2021 being the last day in his olds (retired) died on February 4. Strategic Plan Implementation deeply involved in the life the parish. Gordon was ordained a dea- Group, the Companion Dio- diocese. Archdeacon Graham was or- con in 1973 and priested in 1975, cese Relationship Committee, Jim served on Diocesan dained a deacon June 1, 1980 both in the Diocese of Maine. Diocesan Council, the Stew- and priested May 5, 1981, both He came on the strength of Hu- Council and Sub-Council, on ardship Committee, Diocesan in the Diocese of Niagara. He ron in 1978 as the rector of the the Nominating Committee, the Sub-Council and as Regional came on the strength of Huron Parish of Hanover & Durham. Synod Organizational Commit- Dean of the Saugeens. in 1988 and served the parish He also served as the rector of tee, the Motions Committee, He was appointed the Arch- the Parish of Bayfield & Middle- the Archives Committee and communities of St. Stephen’s deacon of the Saugeens in Oc- ton and as the Regional Dean of Huron Hunger Fund. Memorial Church, London, tober 2015, and in December Saugeens South. He retired in He represented Huron as a St. George’s, Sarnia, Church of 2016 was made a Canon of the Wednesday, May 19, 2021 1990. May Gordon rest in peace delegate to Provincial Synod Hosannas, Hyde Park and St. Cathedral of St. Mary in Belém, 5:00 p.m. Eastern on Zoom and rise in glory. and General Synod and was a George’s, Owen Sound as well as Diocese of Amazonia, where he Please RSVP to Spiritual Care Specialist at Blue- was rector in the mid-1980s. Mr. Louis "Kim" MacKendrick, member of the Provincial Ex- [email protected] water Correctional Centre and ecutive Committee. He served the husband of the Reverend www.anglicanfoundation.orgby May 17 in order to attend. Sarnia General Hospital, Man- Appointments Catherine MacKendrick, died as the Honorary Lay Secretary ager of Spiritual Care at Bluewa- Bishop Townshend appointed on February 4, 2021. He was a of Synod from 2010 to 2014 ter Health, Professional Practice The Reverend Aidan Armstrong member of St. Matthew's Church, and was awarded the Order of www.anglicanfoundation.org Leader for Spiritual Care at Lon- as the rector of St. George’s, Lon- Windsor. On Feb 9 a livestream Huron in 2008. May Jim rest in don Health Sciences Centre, and don effective May 1, 2021. Aidan of the funeral service took place. peace and rise in glory. A P R I L 2 0 2 1 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 7

Grateful to be able to walk alongside so many students

By Chuck Erion “As a former student and colleague at Renison, I saw first spoke to Ven. Megan hand the care, respect, and love Megan showed for all people Collings-Moore five who walked into the Ministry Centre at Renison. Whether it Idays after she announced was chatting with someone who was asking the ‘big questions’ that she would retire from or sitting with someone in crisis, her ability to truly listen, the chaplaincy of Renison to provide sage advice, and to fully recognize the other as a University College as of beloved child of God was so valued by the community and, Sept 1st, 2021. Since that undoubtedly, saved lives.” announcement, she’s been Brendon Bedford, Diocese of Huron postulant and former overwhelmed by scores of Alumni Officer and student at Renison University College phone calls and emails from former students, both to congratulate and to thank her social work background, for gregations) is, and to give each for how she had helped them. Care, respect, and love come with a big smile: Ven. Megan the success of RIM in training other permission to not do I asked what had triggered Collings-Moore (centre) lay people in the context of a everything. her decision. She reviewed a part-time work that builds on tab for 20 students. The period church college. She and Mari- Looking ahead to churches timeline starting 17 years ago the problem-solving skills that when Rt. Rev. Saulo de Barros, lyn also share a love of hiking. reopening and wondering what when her husband suffered a she has evolved both as chap- former Bishop of Amazonia, The ministry centre has built the New Normal will look like: head injury in a motorcycle lain and as Archdeacon. “I feel lived in residence while taking strong support for all Renison we speculated about how new accident. He was off work – as I’m being called away from Re- English lessons and dropped students but especially those practices of contemplation, software manager for the med- nison but let’s see what God has into the ministry centre with some form of disability. In e.g., Holy Saviour’s Virtual ical imaging clinic at Western in mind. I have at least seven without his clerical collar, to fact, about 75% of those using Vespers, may continue “in the University –for two years. The months to figure this out.” practice his language with the centre have a physical, Green Zone.” Megan’s father accident jolted them both with Looking back over her fifteen students. And, getting invited learning or emotional disabili- was an Anglican priest and her the limits of their mortality years, Megan is grateful for to perform the wedding of ty. “We know the importance of mother grew up in a Quaker and time together, that life being able to walk alongside so two grad students, one at the community,” said Megan. family. “Praying and listening comes without guarantees, and many students in their forma- Perimeter Institute, the other at We talked about her role as in silence together is powerful, that early retirement would tion to adulthood. Grateful too the Quantum Computing Insti- Archdeacon in her support whether online or in person. I allow more time together. Her for the St Bede’s Chapel com- tute. She eagerly agreed, only to of Waterloo Deanery’s clergy hope that continues.” husband retired in December munity. “I came from having be told that the wedding would during the pandemic. She hosts Megan leaves big hiking though he continues with an around 150 in Sunday worship be in California. “And we’ll fly a weekly drop-in via Zoom, as boots to fill at Renison. She imaging business he started at Church of the Epiphany in you and your husband there. well as the monthly Clericus looks forward to spending with a few colleagues at West- Woodstock, to just twelve at St My dad’s a four-star General!” meetings. She echoed Victor’s more time with her grandchil- ern. He is 57 and Megan is 55. Bede’s, but God is active in each It was a lovely weekend. reflections on the past ten dren, one here and three in As she explained to Renison’s person’s life. The intimacy of a Megan will miss her close months. “We clergy were all Ottawa. We are blessed that she president, Dr. Wendy Fletch- small group allows for times of relationship with Marilyn trained to use non-verbal clues is continuing as Archdeacon er, it feels right to bring her quiet. They each have voices. I Malton, director of Renison’s to sense emotions beyond what and can’t wait to see what other 15-year chaplaincy to a close received as much as I gave.” Institute of Ministry, whose of- is said. We’ve had to learn how forms of part-time ministry she and time her departure with Megan shared several high- fice adjoins Megan’s in the Min- to empathize without those the planned reopening of the lights. Like the time when, at istry Centre. It was her vision cues, on the phone or on Face- grows in to. residences and classrooms in a Fermented Faith (discussion of a ‘front porch ministry’ that time, etc.” The drop-ins provide Chuck Erion is editor of a weekly September. Megan will contin- group held in an off-campus Megan latched onto. She credits a safe space to name how hard newsletter for Holy Saviour ue as Archdeacon of Waterloo pub) event where a stranger Marilyn’s deep faithfulness, qui- all of this (pastoral counselling, Church in Waterloo, where the Deanery and hopes to find picked up the food and drinks et leadership, storytelling and online services without con- interview was first published. Welcome to wonder!

Swim and walk along the beautiful Lake Huron shore. Run across grassy fields. Hide and play amongst the trees. Marvel at the starry night sky. Bask in the golden light of a sunset. Fall in love with creation and be inspired to take care of Earth, our island home. Stand shoulder to shoul- der with friends both old and new, feet planted on the ground of this most beautiful place, arms outstretched around the world! Camp is waiting for you to join the fun! Online registration is open www.camphuron.ca Plans for our 75th season are underway. As long-time members of the Ontario Camps Association we are blessed to have camp professionals from the province working tirelessly with government and health officials in order to create a road map for the safe re-opening of overnight sum- mer camps in 2021. We are very hopeful that we will once again gather at the camp this summer. We will continue to build our programs around worship, formation and the raising up of caring and compassionate lead- ers as we immerse campers in the wonder and beauty of God's creation. For more information, please call Director, Rev’d Canon Gerry Adam 519-434-6893 ext 217 or email [email protected] PAGE 8 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS A P R I L 2 0 2 1

Being visible: We are the children of Heaven's creation

By Ven. Megan ways to retell the story of the Collings-Moore Sexual assault is no woman caught in adultery or longer as hidden, the woman at the well, where pril is Sexual Assault and we emphasize we could reflect that Jesus sees Awareness Month. the fullness of what is going on, AAcross Canada and around the the importance of including the possibility of sex- world, we mark with sadness consent... ual assault, and sets individuals the prevalence of sexual assault, free to truly live. We could talk and try to work towards A slogan I frequently about the truth that we are de- healing as well as prevention. see and hear fined not by what has happened Over the decades since I was to us, but by our identity as the ordained, I have spent many on campus is child of G-d. That would have hours sitting with the survi- “Enthusiastic consent an impact broadly, with ripples vors of sexual assault. Often of healing for those who have it is years before they are able is sexy” – and it is! been hurt. to really tell their story. As a The story of Jesus begins with priest/university chaplain/ were involved as users. It was the story of Mary, his mother. archdeacon, I must navigate never intended to be applied to There is an old tradition that between listening and offering Mika Baumeister/Unsplash those who have been sexually when Gabriel was sent to speak support, while having a duty at against their better judgement, assaulted, nor to suggest they with Mary, all of heaven held its times to report to other au- If you have been which does not encourage cannot move beyond that expe- breath until she said “Yes”. The thorities, especially when there sexually assaulted, open dialogue about consent. rience. (Interestingly, Paul does story of our salvation rests on a is a chance the perpetrator is Add to that the impact of easy seem to be aware of the dangers story of consent, not coercion. still actively causing harm to especially given our access to hard-core pornogra- of power and sexual abuse, but In Christ we are set free. Let us others. Reporting comes with cultural association phy, unquestioned assumptions that’s a whole other article!) claim that freedom, and begin a its own issues, due to institu- about who can determine what We need a more complex more complicated conversation tional processes that are not of that with shame, sex acts are involved, as well conversation in the church, about sex and sexual assault, always supportive or helpful to how do you reclaim as issues of gender stereotyp- about sex and sexual assault, one that prioritizes survivors survivors. But this is especially purity? ing, and you begin to see how as well as about sexuality and and their voices. tricky because what is needed deep the problem can become. gender. That is partly why I am Megan Collings-Moore most in the aftermath of a sexu- The focus on consent has been a member of Proud Anglicans (she/her/hers) is a clergy al assault is personal agency. in recent years, especially in primarily verbal, ignoring Huron. Human attraction and representative on Proud Someone who has had their light of the #MeToo movement. power dynamics and the reality desire do not easily fit into tidy Anglicans of Huron. She is the control of a situation removed, Sexual assault is no longer as that a verbal ‘yes’ may also be boxes or neat rules. Jesus has Archdeacon of Waterloo and almost nothing to say about needs to reclaim their ability hidden, and we emphasize the coerced. Chaplain at Renison University to choose and affect change. The church often doesn’t sex (never mind sexuality or importance of consent (check College. They need to be able to decide help. As I listen to survivors, I gender identity!) But he has a and help determine the next out the cup of tea analogy am aware of the problematic lot to say about what it means steps. Sexual assault happens that made the rounds on the and prevalent use of purity in to love G-d as well as loving to all kinds of people from all internet and social media the Christian tradition. If you other people. We have cen- walks of life. It is not the result https://www.youtube.com/ have been sexually assaulted, turies of Christian reflection of what you wore, or how you watch?v=pZwvrxVavnQ&ab_ especially given our cultural about what it means to be appeared, or where you were channel=ThamesValleyPolice) association of that with shame, someone who tries to live out when it happened. Healing will A slogan I frequently see and how do you reclaim purity? the commandment to love. We look very different for individ- hear on campus is “Enthusiastic Paul’s statement in 1 Corinthi- have the resources for a more uals based on their personal consent is sexy” – and it is! ans, that “whoever is united to complicated conversation, one context. But we live in a culture that a prostitute becomes one body that allows silenced voices to There has been a lot of work has long equated seduction with her” was meant to curb be heard and healing to take done on campus and in society with persuading someone the behaviour of the men who place. For instance, there are Changed, impacted, transformed...

By Rev. Canon Val Kenyon We see in the way of the disciples a

s we read this issue description of Christian discipleship which of the Huron Church cannot help but be transformative. ANews, we have recently, or are just about to celebrate the most significant moment of the Christian year. And while it is a life, death and new life. We ethics, ecumenism or interfaith moment, and indeed a season, see in the way of the disciples relationships, within every EfM Education for Ministry is spiritual, theological, liturgical, and a description of Christian group you will find opportu- filled with many traditions that practical formation for laypeople. EfM is about integrating we bring with us from year to discipleship which cannot help nity to reflect and engage with year, it is equally true that we faith and life, and communicating our faith to others. but be transformative. And so, our faith at the intersection of arrive at this particular season while the stories are not new, real life and you will be in the of Easter not quite the same home and abroad. We have locked doors unannounced we receive them from our own company of others wishing to person as we were last year. wondered both on our own and unexpected. A wondrous context and so the transforma- do the same. This is, of course, exactly as it and with others, what is needed thing has taken place, and they tion continues most especially Watch for details in the should be as over the course of for this present moment and all needed help processing just if we welcome it and make months ahead about an online the last 365 days we have lived for the moments ahead both what had happened. We watch room for it in our lives. Open House and other oppor- life, experienced joys, sorrows, in our parishes and in our own as the community of believers In the Education for Min- tunities to learn more. If you frustrations and epiphanies. circumstances as this last year are transformed by their evolv- istry cycle, we soon will be are interested in learning more We have read and heard God’s of Covid-19 has pressed in ing understanding of divine approaching that time of the about Education for Ministry word spoken and interpreted. upon us all. How could we not love and divine presence. We year where we begin to look at any point, please contact Libi We have prayed and pondered have been changed, impacted, observe this collection of dis- ahead to new and returning Clifford, the Diocese of Huron over matters local and global. transformed? ciples, who have followed Jesus groups where actively engaging EfM Coordinator or myself We have been participants in In our Scripture readings over the past three years, and the process of transformation is Val Kenyon at EFM@huron. and witnesses of great pain during the Season of Eastertide how they are now confronted the order of the day. Whether anglican.ca and regret, of hidden things we read of the transforma- by a growing awareness of all it’s the study of both the Old Rev. Dr. Canon Val Kenyon is revealed and of struggles at tion of Jesus’ disciples as he that is taking place and the and New Testaments, 3000 EFM Animator in Huron. bursts into their lives through meaning embedded in Jesus’ years of history, Christian A P R I L 2 0 2 1 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS PAGE 9 Transforming the unjust structures of society

By Rev. Chris In contrast, we believe that uals to choose how to use the Brouillard-Coyle God gives us free will! God resources they are given. This Social and Ecological loves us so much that God is safety net is already provided to n ambulance pulls up to giving us the ability to choose seniors through the Guaranteed the scene of an accident. JuSticE our paths for ourselves regard- Income Supplement, allowing AThere is a young man lying less of whether these are ideal. this age group the freedom to on the ground. He has been God forgives when we go astray, choose when to remain in their hit by a vehicle. Paramedics and welcomes us back like the homes and when to move to quickly approach the man Prodigal Father. God does not retirement care. In large part and begin asking a series of seek to control the choices we due to this supplement, seniors questions about his health make and meets us where we have the lowest poverty rates care practices, his willingness are at, continually offering the of any age group. The Cana- to engage in follow up if he resources we need to live fully dian Child Benefit functions were treated, and then seek to as the beloved children we have in a similar way, although not ascertain his own culpability been created to be. as effectively, for families with in the accident. The man is What would it look like if we children. overwhelmed by the questions loved others as God loves us? Recognising that we can re- and simply wants help. He is What would it be like to create spect the dignity of seniors and told that his responses will be a world in which all people provide them with the resourc- used to determine the types and have the freedom to make their es they need to have the basic quantity of help he will be given. Micheile Henderson/Unsplash own choices in their own time? We would be absolutely necessities of life, what would it tance typically include the by well meaning individuals What would it take to trust take to extend the same respect appalled if this story were true. types of questions suggested and organisations. How often the individual to decide what This is not how we understand and dignity to all people? This above – requiring personal have we heard people say is best for them? Can we be is one of the arguments Forget health care in Canada. Since details about the individual’s ‘beggars can’t be choosers’ as understanding and forgiving the time of Tommy Douglas, we offers in support of a Basic In- financial situation, disqualify- though those who use food when choices have negative come for Canadians. Consider see such care as a right afforded ing individuals until they have banks should be content with consequences? Can we loving- reading the book. Consider every person in this country virtually eliminated all their whatever they get. Would we ly support people throughout taking to heart the words of regardless of their circumstanc- savings, insistence on know- really be content with having their journey, providing the Helder Camara: When I give es or choices. Indeed, many ing all efforts being made to very limited or even no options resources they need to journey food to the poor, they call me a in Canada take pride over the pull themselves out of poverty, when we buy groceries? How safely and confidently? saint. When I ask why they are availability of basic health care assumptions that individuals in happy would we be to get a jar This Lent, Social and Eco- poor, they call me a commu- for all. these circumstances are some- of seafood sauce when we have logical Justice Huron has read nist. As we seek to transform While we assume that people how culpable. Those who are no ability to buy seafood? How through Evelyn Forget’s book the unjust structures of society should be treated with respect disabled are regularly asked to thrilled would we be to get a “Basic Income for Canadians”. and dignity when accessing prove this with doctor’s notes cake mix only to discover it The text raises some of these that result in poverty, may we health care in this country, as though this can somehow is years old and now contains very questions. Offering a be comfortable being called the same expectations are not magically change from one year bugs? How frustrated might we Guaranteed Basic Income to communists. afforded to those who need to the next. feel if we rarely had access to individuals provides a safety Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle is a financial assistance. In fact, This mistrust can even bread, fresh produce, milk, and net that includes respect and tri-chair of SEJH and a tri-chair applications for social assis- extend to the charity offered non-canned meat? dignity by allowing the individ- of Justice League of Huron.

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www.diohuron.org/news HURON CHURCH NEWS ONLINE your local stories posted daily read your favourite columnists download your HCN in pdf format PAGE 10 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS A P R I L 2 0 2 1 The circulation of the saints I would propose that the current Anglican ociologist Dr. Reginald Bibby has been studying context in Canada is one in which we can Sthe cultural trends of no longer assume that all those in our pews Canadians since the 1960s. are familiar with our historic identities, Growing teachings or even patterns of worship. Beyond the Doors Of 350 survey participants in If half of the worshippers Huron, 162 of them (46.29%) that make up growing Angli- Rev. Grayhame reported that they have not can congregations have not Bowcott always been Anglican. In the necessarily been formed in the follow up question, 15.43% of Anglican tradition, what does these participants came from this tell us about the need for His Project Canada research the United Church of Canada, a new emphasis on catechesis? has given us a glimpse into Fra Angelico. The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs 11.43% came from the Roman What might this diversity tell the changing of religious Catholic Church and 3.71% us about the contemporary practice in Canada and has grow. The question that follows While it is also true that came from Presbyterian con- Anglican identity? been interpreted through out of this observation (that some Christian congregations My own two cents is that publications by Bibby and gregations. some churches are growing) continue to grow through In the Diocese of Toronto, greater diversity requires other church membership is: where are the new members birthrates that exceed natural statisticians. 52.79% of 574 survey partic- a greater intentionality in coming from? membership loss, and through Nine of Bibby’s 17 books ipants claimed that they had shaping our communities, in Where many Christian conversions to the Christian written to date have focused transferred into the Anglican offering formational ministries on the topic of religion, asking churches would like to believe faith, these percentages are tradition from another denom- and education opportunities. questions about membership that increases in membership so miniscule that they simply ination. These included: 18.29% However, there also seems representation of both faith within their organizations don’t affect membership statis- from Baptist churches, 6.97% to be an interesting correla- groups and Christian denom- are a result of their evangeli- tics in a way that can influence from Roman Catholic and tion between congregational inations (which groups are cal efforts, of non-Christians patterns of decline in Canada. 6.62% from the United Church growth and membership growing; which are declin- converting to faith in Jesus, In my own research I had the of Canada. diversity, which I hope to ing?), of how many Canadians Dr. Bibby has discovered that opportunity to test the “Circu- These statistics seem to affirm explore more with you in the report to participate in worship this, in truth, is rarely the lation of the Saints” hypothesis the “Circulation of the Saints” following months. services each week (fewer by case. In a thesis that he has within an Anglican context hypothesis and cause us to Rev. Dr. Grayhame Bowcott the year), and in the tracking of nicknamed “the Circulation among growing congregations reconsider how we understand is passionate about fostering religious belief in Canada (the of the Saints” Bibby’s research in the Dioceses of Huron and our own growing Anglican con- congregational relationships rise of the ‘no belief’ grouping has demonstrated that most Toronto. The way that I went gregations. I would propose that and sharing our Anglican or ‘nones’). church growth in the Cana- about doing this was to ask: the current Anglican context in vocation with others. Bibby’s most recent research dian context is the result of Have you always been An- Canada is one in which we can has shown that while most existing Christians from one glican? If not, where did you no longer assume that all those He serves as rector of St. mainline Christian denomina- denomination transferring into come from before? The answers in our pews are familiar with George’s, The Parish of The tions in Canada are in decline, a second or even third denom- to these questions really sur- our historic identities, teachings Blue Mountains. some congregations continue to ination. prised me. or even patterns of worship. [email protected] Shout out your shout-outs!

a point to call those who helped or quote you are now sharing. platform. This matters for other Shout-out is prepare the pancake supper or Don’t worry you will look cool peoples’ Google search rank- a short public beef dinner out of the kitchen by association. By not giving ings and helps them out. Do for Aacknowledgement. It's usually for a public thank you. The credit, you run the risk of others and they will do for you. to recognize someone in shout-out demonstrates our ap- angering the person and being I realize this is a shortlist appreciation for some work on preciation of their efforts and if unfriended, and you don’t want of social media etiquette for a given project. we are honest, when we receive to lose your source for cool churches, priest and pastors. a shout-out we enjoy the pat on links to pass on. And it is by no means ex- Media the back. 2. If you are talking about haustive. But following these Bytes Here are a few tips on the someone, give him or her a simple rules should help out on why and how for shout-outs on shout-out and link back to social media and help increase social media. them, either to their Facebook, your scope and deepen your Rev. Marty 1. Always give credit where Twitter or Blog, so that others friendships online. After all, Levesque credit is due. Sure, we want to may find this wonderful re- the Apostle Paul reminds us at look like the hippest person source you are speaking about. the end of his letters exactly the out there, but always tag back Hence the whole social media importance of the shout-out. Shout-outs are typically in to the place you saw something thing. a public setting, such as on Rev. Marty Levesque is the interesting. In academia, this 3. Speaking of links…when diocesan social media officer a Podcast, live stream, or on is citing your sources. In social possible, link back to specific social media in general. and rector of All Saints’ in media, it is just polite to give posts, especially if it is a blog, Waterloo. Shout-outs happen in the a shout-out to the person who podcast or other content not church often. We always make found that great video, picture hosted on a major social media [email protected]

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My memories as a father The word that comes to my moment of hard truth. And, don't remember much of were not all troubled. There mind is 'redemption.' A big often, we stumble upon it. my daughter's growing were many brilliant moments. word in theological circles. And One day the scales drop from Iyears. I feel a lot of grief around Nonetheless, what seems to be an even more significant life ex- our eyes, our hearts rise, and that. goading me is the question, perience. For me, redemption, we know what has happened "where was my mind, where most simply put, means getting because we sense a renewed was my heart, my attention, my another chance. It is life-chang- vitality, a desire to live more As I See It focus?" ing, and, very importantly, it is fully. Indeed, over the years, we all purposeful. Redemption is a soulful become different people. We A fresh wave of awareness imprint pressing us to live in Rev. Jim live past our pains and expe- packages our redemption. It's a new direction. But make no riences to either pass or fail at not about the way it was, but Innes overly dramatic fuss about it. becoming more of who we are. about the way it can be. Such We must avoid the desire to As I say that, I'm very aware This maturing process is, in my renewal builds upon wisdom build a new stone altar. Re- of my granddaughter, my mind, about the search for a earned, and forgiveness re- demption is not a one-time daughter's child. I'm not the deep and abiding connection to ceived and leads to a course of event. Even the once redeemed same parent I was. For some others. It is a search to give and action. As this action becomes things may need further saving reason, I feel more present. receive selfless love. And it is a clear, we discover it is often as we and the world around us I also don't have to change Wesley Tingey/Unsplash journey taking us through the about renovation or rebuilding. mature. brambles of giving and receiv- And, some instances of re- diapers. I missed something as a man, May redeeming moments of Where was my head at' when ing forgiveness. demption we always remember clarity fill your Lenten jour- as a father. And as I think back, When I look back, I some- as starting from the beginning I was younger? When I look at ney! I can only trust that my I can remember moments times strongly feel that I'd have again. my children's photos, I don't redeemed parental journey will when, as a 'not-in-the-home lived it differently given the Martin Buber wisely re- even remember the name of the guide my relationship with my Father,' I was afflicted by what opportunity. But I can only say marked about this redemption: friends they had around them. granddaughter. When I look at their faces, I feel the divorce meant to them. that as I look back with the sen- "We can be redeemed only regretfully sad because I see an And not only to them but, as sibilities that have since grown. to the extent to which we see Rev. Jim Innes is the rector of innocence I took for granted, I recall, my heart broke every So, regret is only as useful as its ourselves." the Regional Ministry of South and a piece of their lives that I time I dropped them off in the humility. And all I can do, all any Such insight can be, in my Huron. underappreciated. driveway. of us can do, is pay it forward. experience, an illuminating [email protected] The stories that remind us who we are It was a different world then. It was too late. he measurement of time Times have changed. Our heritage and tradition had is something which may In my own collection of started to fade and disappear… Tbe proving to be a challenge for pictures and papers I have It’s hard to keep time without many of us these days. been reading, re-reading and the beat of the drum remembering events in my or sing songs when you no own life and ministry and my A View from longer have the words. family life. Newspaper clip- the Back Pew Raven, you must fly away with pings, articles, pictures (most our songs, dances, stories and of them in colour!) all bring ev anon drums R . C to mind moments of life lived Christopher and store them where they can and experiences shared. Travel be protected until there comes a B. J. Pratt and spending time together in time a world when free movement Reuben Huarez/Unsplash when we can share them with and gathering with others was pride and honesty The experience of our Covid a personal Lenten discipline Zoom as a small group gathers not constricted by govern- lockdown as we protect our- a few Lents ago and, for one to share in a monthly Meeting A time when we have found mental regulation are the stuff our power. selves and others from viral reason or another, was some- for Worship. of happy memories. It was a infection gives us the gift of thing that I put off. Recently, as The school I attended has a As people who seek to live different world then. Times have out our commitment to Jesus time to manage in ways which I went through the black and history which stretches back changed. within the context of the Angli- are new and different from the white, and a few sepia-toned to 1688. The Society of Friends Black and white pictures... can tradition of the Christian crowded calendars which many prints that go back more than who settled in Philadelphia cassette tape recordings worn faith, we are blessed with many of us have been used to in our a century, I saw pictures of my recognized the importance of newspaper print may be unfa- stories to tell. The dynamic pre-Covid life. great grandparents who were education as an critical element miliar concepts for individuals and imaginative leadership of There is the temptation to born in the 1800’s in England. in the life of the new commu- in other generations, but for me, so many clergy and laity these commit ourselves to Zoom It was a different world then. nity and established a school they are all helpful in appre- days has been unleashed in meeting after Zoom meeting Times have changed. which has, at its core, the ciating the past. Stories of the the pursuit of different ways in an attempt to keep our lives Another box yielded the Quaker tradition. As a part of past are not simply told as an to continue to engage with percolating along at a pace treasure of a recording done in the Zoom connection a picture exercise in nostalgia. Stories th and connect people to con- which gives us both comfort, 1977 of a 120 parish anniver- of the Meeting House where are not repeated to bore the gregational community life. In and our lives purpose. We sary service which was made the school community used to next generation and lull them miss the face to face person- when my father was the rector gather on a weekly basis was to sleep. They remind us of different ways and in different al connections. We miss the of Holy Trinity Church, Ritten- put on the screen. This evoked who we are and where we came generations the story of our opportunity to reach out and house Square, in Philadelphia, a flood of memories for many from. Stories of the past help us faith has been told and re- told. touch another person without Pennsylvania. Part of his minis- of us who were connected to understand what influences It is a story of hope which goes fear. We miss… (you fill in try in that setting was linked to across great distances and have shaped our lives. They have beyond the imagined limits of the blank here). Yet in these the fact that the Sunday service international borders. Mem- value, purpose and meaning. If time. It is our story, not to lose, days we are reminded that the was broadcast on a local radio ories of people being inspired stories of the past disappear in but rather to claim, perpetuate changes that are happening in station. I closed my eyes as I lis- to stand up and speak about the mists of time, the loss would and share. The world changes, our world reflect an ongoing tened to his voice and thought opposition to the Vietnam War, be great. times change, the consistent process of change which has of the experience of growing up in support of Earth Day, Black While visiting the community Good News of the Gospel is been lived through by previous in that setting. It was a differ- Power and the sorrow sur- of Dawson City in the Yukon, I our story to treasure and to tell. generations. ent world then. Times have rounding the assassinations of discovered this insightful quota- Alleluia! Christ is risen. The As an only child, it is my changed. President Kennedy, the Rever- tion taken from the play, “Beat Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. sole responsibility to deal The approach of the fiftieth end Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. of the Drum”, which was written Rev. Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt with the boxes of pictures and anniversary of my graduation and Senator Bobby Kennedy in the 1990s. It is a story which has retired from full time parish papers which belonged to my from high school, next year, were all connected to the visual comes from the oral tradition and ministry, but continues to offer Grandmother and my parents. motivated me to re-connect reminder of the setting where life experience of the Han Nation, priestly ministry in the Diocese. The project was identified as with the school community via those thoughts were expressed. for whom that land is home. [email protected] PAGE 12 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF HURON CHURCH NEWS A P R I L 2 0 2 1 Settlers of Catan: Let me tell you a story...

game to play. Lots of strategy, dining room. A chance to talk, ommunication is simply planning, even the odd chance tell stories, share our lives. telling a story that to dive bomb an opponent Grandpa never seemed to be in Ceffectively gets a message to an which my competitive edge a hurry to do anything, so there intended person or group. That celebrated with glee. was always time to entertain has been my mantra for years. But guess what? The orig- the questions of an inquisitive Mostly About inal game has morphed into young man. many, many variations. Each As we set up for a rousing Religion new game comes with multiple rendition of Catan, I know that scenarios that will draw you I will also get to hear about life Rev. Canon deeper and deeper into the Galen Crout/Unsplash and challenges and friends and Keith world of Catan. They've added successes and all the things that Nethery islands and ships and knights are important to a family. You range playing was late teens to If you asked him how many and barbarians and countless can't share them during a video games he had won today, he early 30s. A board game when I like to think I'm a reason- other options. I read on one game, but the age-old tradition would give you a strange look there were computers and vid- of the boxes that they hold a ably good storyteller. So, let eo games at hand? of a board game allows for con- as if to ask: “Is that import- world championship! And me test both my mantra and ant?” Well, there was no gathering versations to unfold. from what I can tell, nobody my ability by telling you a story, All my life I have enjoyed this year, so the board game Who knows? Maybe some- has tried to turn it into a video and see what it communicates card games and board games. arrived at our house via Am- day I'll have a grandson who to you. I'm maybe a little too compet- azon. Settlers of Catan! Now version. You have to set up will stroll to the dining room As a young boy, I remember itive (there came a time that why would anyone want to play and take down all the pieces table and say, “grandpa, why are sitting in my grandpa's dining nobody would play Monopoly a game like that? The Christmas by yourself. How can kids like you using those funny pieces room watching him play soli- with me!). From Snakes and group always played a raggedy that? of paper? Don't you know that taire. With a fly swatter at one Ladders (note the generation) old game out of a dilapidated We have had many hours of you can play that game on the hand to tease the cat should she to Hungry Hungry Hippos and box that looked like it might joy around our family table in computer?” meander by and a teapot and Battling Tops, right through disintegrate at any moment. It the last few months as we battle You can bet that I will smile, cup at the other hand, grandpa to Sorry and various strategy was way too old school. But each other in multiple versions grab another coffee, and sit could play for hours. Oft times games. then why did they like it? of Settlers of Catan and then down to connect another the cards he played with would Over Christmas this year, It took a week or more, but boast of our new strategies and young man to the love of a have wear spots on them, but my love of board games was I finally slipped close enough hint at potential new offen- good game! rarely would you see him with a renewed by my children and to watch my family playing. sive techniques to reach the So, how did I do in the com- new deck. And yes, he put the nieces and nephews. They Wheat, sheep, rock, brick, required points total. Yes, cell munication department? Did I cards on the table and moved would often play a board game wood? Settlements and cities? phones can be an interruption stir some memories? Make you them by hand to their correct at family celebrations, start- How can they be having so and/or distraction, but not think about family? Take you spots and with a purposeful ing with two or three playing much fun? nearly as irritating as a dog back to simpler days? I thought rhythm he would turn three and soon the entire group was So, I sat down to try it out, who senses Catan starting and I might have? cards at a time. huddled about to watch and all the while exclaiming as I oft immediately whines at the door Rev. Canon Keith Nethery is the Every once in a blue moon wait their turn to play. I didn't do: “I won't like it and you can to go outside! he would play a different game, know the game so didn't pay be sure that this will be one But it's also brought back rector at St. James' Westminster, but 99.9 per cent of the time it that much attention. I did and done for me!” As usual, I something that I remember London. was the classic Klondike game. however take note that the age was wrong. It was a very good from being in my grandpa's [email protected] Colour coded doors

Doors of all kinds. Houses, s everyone’s region apartments, cabins and tents. changes Covid-19 Car doors, train doors, airport Acolour code as quickly as the doors and cat doors. corner traffic light, I am always It is written in Colossians 4:3 wondering what is open and that “God will open doors”. I what is not. like to look at the rock rolled away from the tomb as an open Laurel Pattenden. door. A door that was opened Open Door - Easter for us that remains open. It is (Ink and coloured during times like this that I pencil) need to look inside, repeatedly, Laurel even if it is just for a peak to see Pattenden that Jesus isn’t there. This door on the tomb could As we all long for the med- not have been opened by us ical health units to grant us a no matter how many hands “green” many doors remain pushed. Nor can it be closed by closed to us as we navigate this a virus. The door stands wide pandemic. Walking along a city open Covid-19 or not. “Behold street there are closed doors I have put before you an open everywhere. Some are closed someone when you are six feet Besides all these closed Another door I have avoided door which no one can shut”. simply because of their select- away! doors, there are open doors we is the hair cutters. That action (Rev.3:8) ed business hours, some are Our own doors remain shut choose not to enter. Perhaps in is my protest stance to the pan- It is definitely a different temporarily and some went out to the packages and mail left an effort to lessen our expo- demic. Take that, virus, I will kind of door and a door story of business. on our doorstep. Perhaps a sure to the virus, or simply grow my hair in defiance! Pray- than we are used too. It doesn’t As the colours change, we are brief wave to the postal worker because we are realizing a new ing it will soon be over before I matter if you live on a green, either opening up or closing or delivery service. I miss the life style and no longer want turn into an aged Rapunzel. yellow, orange or red spot it down. It has been a long time small conversations at the door. or desire the same things. I It is interesting how doors stays open. Besides, most door since we have had the conve- I miss saying hello going into was avoiding the door at the can change the direction of our stories are about someone nience of 24/7 retail. Even if we stores and other public places. dentist’s office. Now not all lives. We have all encountered going in. This one is about knock on these doors they will We no longer celebrate ex- avoidance is good, and I will open doors and closed doors. I someone coming out to greet not open to us. Even my white changed greetings as frequent- now be opening that door in am sure if we could sit around a us. A much better door story! hair no longer opens doors! ly, a small compliment that lifts pain! Not all avoidance can be campfire, hours would pass by Laurel is retired and likes to It is hard to open a door for someone’s spirit and our own. attributed to Covid! swapping stories about doors. spend her time in her art studio.