Anglican Journal Since 1875 vol. 141 no. 4 april 2015 Mixed reactions to assisted dying

André Forget and Leigh Anne Williams staff writers Responses to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision on Feb. 6 to strike down the ban on assisted dying reveal just how diverse opinions on this subject are within the Anglican Church of Canada. This was acknowledged directly in the diocese of New Westminster’s press release on the decision, which notes that, “Like photo: izamon many important issues, there is a wide range of opinion around the Anglican Church of Canada and in the churches of the diocese of New Westminster…A variety of views is characteristic of Anglicanism.” John Chapman, bishop of the diocese of Ottawa, was unequivocal in his support. “I’m ecstatic,” he said. “Current practice, prior to the new legislation, has been so black and white that it has been unhelp- ful for those people who are living with unbearable suffering.” Chapman noted that the ruling “puts the decision back into the hands of the individual” even as he stressed that with freedom comes “enormous responsibility that will need to be exercised with prayerful caution and integrity that Please see related photo: hans proppe respects the dignity of human beings.” See HIGH, p. 10 stories on pp. 8–9. A new day Participants in an Easter sunrise service rehearsal at Agua Dulce, Calif., prepare to portray the two angels who, according to scripture, appear at Jesus’ tomb and announce his resurrection: “He’s not here. He has risen.” Faith groups back anti-poverty campaign Staff Writing of love and loss Faith groups, including the Anglican Leigh Anne Williams After completing a degree in fine arts at the Church of Canada, have thrown their staff writer University of Saskatchewan, she went on support behind Dignity for All, a national to study architecture at the University of campaign that urges Ottawa to legislate There are no measures of the depths of I believe British Columbia. an anti-poverty plan to address the plight grief, but the death of a child is often said I was given In 1986, she had the opportunity to of 4.8 million Canadians who struggle to to be one of the most traumatic kinds of “ study architecture in Greece for a few make ends meet. the strength losses that people endure. When Ruth Lee- months and then to travel through Europe “Despite multiple calls for the devel- to write this Knight wrote , a book The Mountie’s Girl with a few of her classmates before landing opment of a national poverty plan by about the life and loss of her daughter Lo- book. a job at an architecture firm in London, the United Nations, the Senate, and the rie Gaye, she says she hoped to help other —Ruth Lee-Knight, England. “The first firm that she had an House of Commons Standing Committee, people who are grieving and to share how author, interview with hired her on the spot and Canada has not stepped up to the plate,” photo: valestock/ faith helped her family to cope. shutterstock The Mountie’s Girl she began working the next day,” her mom said a 48-page report released by Dignity Lorie was a vivacious 24-year-old said in an interview. “It was just like it was for All during a breakfast on Feb. 3 with woman who was pursuing her dream of meant to be, in some ways.” But the dream Parliament’s All-Party Anti-Poverty Cau- becoming an architect. She grew up in Sas- came to a shocking and tragic end that cus. “This means that there is no strategy katchewan, where her father, Jack, was an August when Lorie was attacked and killed in place at the national level to address the RCMP officer and her mother was a nurse. See AUTHOR, p. 12 See HELPING, p. 14 i n s i d e

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CANADA4 Ministry means ‘rolling up your sleeves’ André Forget charge, and two weeks later the building staff writer was sold. In January 2010, the congrega- tion began meeting at a funeral home. The The Rev. Sam Rose, rector at St. Michael symbolism was lost on no one. “We heard and All Angels in St. John’s, Nfld., laughs the jokes,” Rose says, wryly. as he tells an old joke about how many Jokes or not, the congregation of St. Anglicans it takes to change a light bulb. Michael’s was committed to staying to- “Change?” says one of the Anglicans. “My gether. And, according to Rose, it was then grandfather gave us that light bulb—why that “the funniest thing happened”—the do we need to change it?” church started to grow. “People started to While this stereotype of ecclesial hear about this church that sort of sold [The intransigence may ring uncomfortably everything and had a plan to build a new church should true in some quarters, for Rose and the home,” he said. “All of a sudden, people “ congregation at St. Michael’s, change is less started to show up, and stay.” be] reminding an imposition than a way of life. After four years of meeting in the fu- [people] of Not only did they buck the trend of An- neral chapel, the church finally completed how much they glican churches in Canada by constructing its new home; but the work of ministry have to go a new building for their growing con- was only just beginning. gregation in June 2014, but by purposely “Ministry means service,” says Rose, back into the situating themselves in a new subdivision, “doing something, rolling up your sleeves.” world. they have been able to explore how they In St. Michael’s current context, this means — The Rev. Sam can use their building as a “command cen- finding out how the church can serve its Rose, rector, tre” for reaching out to the people around suburban surroundings rather than as- St. Michael and All them. suming people will just start coming. Angels “For a church in 2014 to open a new Many of the things Rose mentioned— building when everybody’s saying the chael and All Angels spent the first 20 years 5The Rev. Sam community gardens, community meals, church is dead and dying, you really need of its existence borrowing space in school Rose, rector at St. movie nights, daycare—involved utilizing to know why you’re doing that,” said Rose. chapels. It built its first building in 1904, Michael and All the church’s space in ways that help people “You also need to know how that should and replaced it with another in the 1950s, Angels feel comfortable entering into it. manifest itself when it happens.” able to seat up to 1,000 people. After the photo: andré forget The new church has a nursery built into His biggest fear, he says, “is that we ’60s, however, the congregation began to its chapel so that young parents can stay [will] just revert to the old ways of being shrink, and at a certain point maintaining with their children and still feel part of the insular…only being concerned about the building became untenable. service. Welcoming families with young paying the light bill and the heat bill, and In 2007, Rose was hired as a “mis- children is also a fertile area of outreach. keeping the doors open. If we turn back sion priest” tasked with going out into St. Michael’s has partnered with a non- to that, then I don’t think we’ve learned the neighbourhood to find out how the profit childcare that uses the space during anything.” church could better meet the needs of the week. “It’s not meant to be a drop-off,” Instead of the church being a refuge people. He came to the conclusion that for says Rose. “It’s meant to be a social thing.” from the world, Rose says it should be “re- many people, it was simply too difficult to While many challenges still remain— minding [people] of how much they have get out the door on a Sunday morning. In the congregation of around 180 remains to go back into the world, to be the body response to this, the church started a Sat- predominantly over age 65—Rose is confi- of Christ in the neighbourhoods around.” urday service, which soon grew to around dent that the best years are ahead. This wasn’t the first time that the church 60 people. “I think our job is to bring people has moved. Founded as a mission of the But while the congregation was show- together, and then God takes over,” he said. Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist ing new signs of growth, it was clear that “People connect, new ideas happen, and in 1885 and established as an independent the building was draining resources. On then the church starts to learn from that, parish in 1922, the congregation of St. Mi- Nov. 1, 2009, Rose took over as priest-in- respond to that.” g

Robertson to retire Jerusalem Companions seek growth

Leigh Anne Williams munity Leigh Anne Williams and well staff writer staff writer b e yon d .” Archdeacon John Robertson, He added, Meeting at the national church offices national gift planning officer “The shape in Toronto from Feb. 2 to 4, the advisory for the Anglican Church of of the council for the Canadian Companions of Canada, will retire at the end of church has the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem worked April after 21 years of service changed on plans for this year’s Jerusalem Sunday to General Synod and 29 dramati- celebration on May 17, the seventh Sunday years of parish ministry in the Robertson cally for the of Easter, and for building the companions’ dioceses of Caledonia and New good.” network throughout the country. Westminster. Robertson’s retirement Council chair the Rev. Patricia Kirkpat- Starting out as a young promises to be busy. He in- rick said the companions were “very much priest in the village of Kitkatla, tends to continue his volunteer impressed with” and want to build on the B.C., in the diocese of Caledo- work as a chaplain with the response from parishes that participated in nia, he went on to ministries RCMP in the Kingston, Ont., the first Jerusalem Sunday last year. “That’s in West Vancouver before region, where he provides pas- not to say that every parish took it on—or 5The church available upon request from the global coming back to Caledonia. As toral care for veterans, serving every diocese, for that matter—and so will celebrate relations office and will be mailed out to an archdeacon, he worked with members and their families, as we’re looking to see that grow, but we were Jerusalem Sunday parishes that intend to observe Jerusalem Bishop Eric Munn, Archbishop well as doing crisis interven- certainly very happy with the response,” on May 17. Sunday this year. Douglas Hambidge and Bishop tion work. she said in an interview. photo: rafal kubiak The primate reported that the Anglican John Hannen. He will also continue his Global relations director Andrea Mann Church of Canada’s full communion part- Since beginning his work ministry as an honorary as- said that evaluations from parishes that ner, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in for the national church in sociate priest at St. George’s participated in Jerusalem Sunday last Canada, will also have a day of prayers for financial development in 1994, Cathedral in Kingston. “I’ll year suggested that the event should be Jerusalem and the Holy Land on May 17. he said he enjoyed making be perhaps doing more there “more intentional with asking for funds,” Currently there are just over 100 com- presentations at synods, work- liturgically and pastorally than providing offering envelopes for ministry panions, including individuals, parishes shops and conferences about I have been able to all these in the diocese of Jerusalem. Participat- and dioceses. Kirkpatrick said the com- gift planning and “seeing how years,” he said. ing parishes also asked for more liturgical panions will work to build their network people’s visionary generosity Aside from those ministries, resources. across the country and hope to find can make a difference in the Robertson hopes to have more In response, she said, special envelopes, regional leaders who will help to better life of their own faith com- time to travel by train. g bookmarks and other materials will be connect the organization. g anglican journal • april 2015 3

WORLD4 Anglicans express solidarity with Copts

Staff Orthodox Diocese of Mississauga, Vancouver and Canadian Coptic Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Western Canada. The bishop of the diocese of Ontario, Michael Anglican Church of Canada leaders have expressed Hiltz said members of the church “share in the Oulton, meanwhile, sent a letter to Pope Tawadros their solidarity and offered prayers to the Coptic suffering of our Coptic brothers and sisters.” He II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See Church following the beheading of 21 Egyptian assured the bishop of the church’s prayers for the of St. Mark and leader of the Coptic Orthodox Coptic Christians by the self-proclaimed Islamic victims and their families. Church of Alexandria, assuring him of his and his State (ISIS) in Libya. On Feb. 15, ISIS released a gory video purport- diocese’s prayers for the Coptic Church. “Like so many others in the world, I have ing to show the beheadings of kidnapped Coptic The killings, said Oulton, underscore the need viewed with horror and deep grief the images of Christians who had worked as labourers in Libya. for Christians “to stand in solidarity with one the brutal execution of 21 young Coptic Christian As a symbol of the church’s solidarity, Archbish- another in opposition to those who brutalize in men…Their senseless killing is another painful op Colin Johnson, bishop of the diocese of Toronto the name of religion.” Oulton personally met Pope reminder of the persecution faithful Coptics con- and metropolitan (senior bishop) of the ecclesi- Tawadros II during the latter’s visit to Kingston, tinue to suffer,” said the primate, Archbishop Fred astical province of Ontario, attended a memorial Ont., where he delivered the Mathers Lecture at Hiltz, in a letter sent to Bishop Mina of the Coptic service and candlelight vigil on Feb. 22, at the Queen’s University in September 2014. g PWRDF helps Syrian refugees

Staff The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has sent an additional $21,000 to its long-time partner, Refuge Egypt, to help care for an influx of Syrian refugees who have fled to Cairo, adding to the already large population of refugees in the city, mostly from Sudan and South Sudan. According to information from PWRDF, 255,000 refugees live in Cairo, including 160,000 people who have come from Syria since the war began there in 2011. Refugees in Cairo are not in camps but “live as they can throughout the city.” Refuge Egypt is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Egypt, which has been helping refu- gees in Cairo since 1987. PWRDF, the Anglican Church of Canada’s relief and development arm, has provided support for more than 20 years. PWRDF communications co-ordinator Simon Chambers said in an interview that in recent years, funds went to two children’s medical clin- ics that provide health care, health education and nutrition support to children ages five and under, photo: leonhard foegers/reuters as well as to their families. When a family brings their child to a clinic, they receive a food basket with milk, rice, cook- ing oil, biscuits, cheese and peanut butter. “It’s Solace part of their cohesive strategy around health, but Jair Melchior, Denmark’s Chief Rabbi, consoles a woman at a memorial site for victims of the Feb. 14 shooting that killed two it is a very tangible piece,” said Chambers. These people in Copenhagen. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby called for “deep compassion for the bereaved and killed.” visits are an opportunity for clinic staff to moni- tor the growth of the children, check for malnu- trition and disease, keep vaccinations up to date and educate parents about proper nutrition. The additional funds bring PWRDF’s 2015 Anglican Alliance acts as ‘catalytic’ group support for the ministry to $39,352. The session also included time The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) André Forget also distributes vouchers for food to Syrian staff writer for PWRDF staff (who, Carnegie noted, have been “part of the story refugees in Egypt, but that program has been What role does the Anglican Alliance right from the beginning”) and the strained and interrupted at times by funding play in the life of the Anglican national church to discuss how they shortages. Communion, and how can the Anglican saw themselves as being partners and Funding constraints forced the WFP to Church of Canada be an active partner contributors to the Alliance. “One of suspend rations to refugees in Egypt in early in its work? the questions that we always ask is: what December, according to WFP senior spokesper- This was the focus of a briefing given can you bring to this, and what can you son Steve Taravella. An emergency fundraising by the Rev. Rachel Carnegie, co-director gain from this? It’s always about that campaign allowed the WFP to resume distribu- tion of food vouchers several weeks later, but in of the Anglican Alliance, to national photo: andré forget mutuality,” said Carnegie. 2015, the WFP was again forced to reduce the church staff and staff of the Primate’s The Rev. Rachel Carnegie Adele Finney, director of PWRDF, World Relief and Development Fund said that because PWRDF works with a value of the monthly vouchers from US$24 to (PWRDF) while she was in Toronto as across the Communion: climate change wide range of partners rather than only US$16 for January, February and March. “Reduc- part of a North American trip. and food security, human trafficking Anglicans, it is still trying to “find our ing the value of the voucher like this allows us to According to Carnegie, the Alliance, and refugees, empowering women and niche” within the Alliance, but added continue to help a greater number of people, ba- which was proposed at the 2008 fighting gender-based violence. that it is “landing on two or three places sically stretching the funds over a longer period Lambeth Conference and launched in The Alliance is also helping to where we can work together.” of time while ensuring that people have some 2012, is meant to be a “catalytic” group, strengthen the Communion, said National Indigenous Anglican basic sustenance,” he said in an interview with one that affects change by “mapping Carnegie. “Because it is about the Bishop Mark MacDonald suggested the Anglican Journal. out and building on what is already church’s ministry on justice, poverty that one of the things the Canadian Taravella noted that the WFP spends ap- happening across the Communion.” and environment, [the Alliance] gathers church can offer the Alliance is an proximately $31 million every week to provide Carnegie explained that the Alliance’s in a way that overcomes division,” articulation of the ongoing oppression food to internally displaced people in Syria and efforts flow in three complementary Carnegie said. “People who wouldn’t of indigenous peoples in Canada, and refugees in the neighbouring countries of Egypt, directions: development, relief and necessarily come to one room because of the threat that climate change and Iraq, Turkey and Lebanon. “That’s an enormous advocacy. While it is involved in many of Communion tensions have a shared environmental degradation pose to amount of money for any UN operation,” he said. “And we’re short, so it is still a funding crisis.” g projects, it has three general priorities commitment to this work.” them. g 4 anglican journal • april 2015

EDITORIAL4 Being Easter people Marites N. Sison start over. Spring, declared Henry David place to address this unconscionable situ- editor Thoreau, “is a natural resurrection, an ation. “There is no excuse for poverty in a experience in immortality.” society as wealthy as ours,” said Dignity for PRIL IS HERE, and for Canadians But as important as it is to celebrate All in a report. “…The sluggish recovery fortunate enough to be surrounded the beauty of new life, one must not forget since the 2008–2009 recession has created A by caring family or friends, there is that for some, April will be just like any further barriers as benefits of economic much to celebrate—both sacred and secular. other month of the year, where each day growth are increasingly concentrated in After Good Friday and Holy Saturday, can be an interminable struggle to simply the hands of just a few.” when devout Christians reflect on the survive. When one is in desperate need of Historically, faith groups have been at suffering and death of Jesus, comes Easter food and shelter, suffering from depression the forefront of helping to feed the poor Sunday, a joyful celebration of the resur- and isolation, unable to make ends meet, and hungry. They continue to provide rection that begins with a eucharist; it is of- fleeing violence or in excruciating pain these services, while acknowledging that ten capped by a feast, and for the children, from an incurable disease, picture-perfect these are stopgap measures that do not an exhilarating hunt for those pastel-paint- April can seem like a cruel joke. solve the problem. ed eggs. On this same weekend, the Jewish Christians often declare, “We are an With a federal election on the horizon, community begins its weeklong obser- Easter people.” Now, more than ever, is a Dignity for All is urging every political vance of Passover, which commemorates time to prove this. Being an Easter people party to make a commitment to develop the liberation of Israelites from slavery in means being harbingers of hope and jus- and implement an anti-poverty plan “with ancient Egypt. tice and living out the Lenten call for true measurable goals and timelines.” It is some- April brings the splendour of spring, of discipleship in the world. thing to which faith groups—and indeed, course. Sweetness fills the air as once again, Recently, not-for-profit and faith all Canadians—should hold them account- flowers of every imaginable hue bloom, groups launched Dignity for All, a national able. As faith groups in the U.K. said when birds compose a symphony, and days— campaign urging the federal government urging their own government to address bathed in glorious, aureate light—arrive, to legislate an anti-poverty plan to address the growing hunger in their midst: “Hope is and linger, at last. the plight of 4.8 million Canadians who not an idle force. Hope drives us to act.” These celebrations and the arrival of live in poverty. (See page 1.) One in seven Happy Easter. g spring have—since time immemorial— Canadians struggle to make ends meet, symbolized hope and renewal, a chance to and yet there is no national strategy in email: [email protected]

Why not put a face to those in favour of same-sex union? LETTERS4 I disagree with the findings of the Inter- the Anglican church will be judged on consider the quotations from the Old Anglican Standing Commission on Unity, this and will be seen as a disgrace for not Testament: Leviticus 18:22. And in the Faith and Order (Don’t change canon, welcoming change. New Testament: Romans 1:26–27, 1 says commission, Feb. 2015, p. 1), which Jesus never spoke on homosexuality Corinthians 6:9–11 and Jude 1:7. is always on the side of the evangelical but spoke on love. You cannot use It seems to me that God is very clear 1875 to 2015 conservative belief. biblical quotes to stop this since there are on what his will is on this very divisive When will the Anglican Journal focus numerous passages that we omit today in issue. The Anglican on the views of the mainstream Anglican? our policies (e.g., women priests, slavery). In conclusion, let me quote from Journal is now 140 years old. We invite I belong to St. Anne’s Anglican Church Let’s change the marriage canon and Galatians 6:1–2: “Brethren, if someone you to celebrate this in Byron, London, Ont., and we support move on to the love the Lord offers. is overtaken in any trespass, you who special occasion. changing the marriage canon. Jeff Fewer-Jasper are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit I have been married for almost 11 London, Ont. of gentleness, considering yourself lest What gift do you give someone who is years and have an adopted eight-year-old you also be tempted. Bear one another’s 140 years old? son. I am gay and my husband is of the Wrong headline burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” same sex. (love one another). The headline Don’t change canon, says Let us know— How can the Anglican church expect commission (Feb. 2015) over the front- Kor Kits by mail: me to continue attending regular services High River, Alta. page story about the Inter-Anglican 80 Hayden St., with the belief that my marriage should Standing Commission on Unity, Faith and Toronto, ON not be performed or accepted as a union Order recommending that the marriage Too little, too late M4Y 3G2 in the eyes of our Lord? I send my son to Picture canon should continue to ban same-sex I watched my brother die from ALS. He by email: Sunday school and when he asks why his Your Faith marriages was wrong. begged me, and his wife, to end his life. letters@national. dads are not married at St. Anne’s, he has Do you have Respectfully, it should have read: We all refused. anglican.ca to be told his religion does not support or photographs that il- Tyranny of the majority must continue, When pneumonia struck my accept this holy union. lustrate “Hope”? We We will share your says commission. brother, we all waited for his heart to thoughts (or photos) Why do you not take the time to stop. His breathing and coughing were invite you to share in our anniversary interview families like mine and show our Bob Beaty Calgary horrible to hear and witness. It is too them by sending to issue in June, and family photo? Why can you not put a face bad [the Supreme Court’s decision Picture Your Faith, online, at to the “yes” side for changing the marriage allowing doctor-assisted death] arrived our monthly online anglicanjournal. canon? The Bible says… too late. feature. Deadline com. I am a member of the children and The issue of same-sex unions has been The provincial legislation in Quebec for submissions is youth ministry and parish council at on the table now for some time in our handles this situation very well. No one April 20. my church and attend the majority Anglican Communion. I wonder if many will be euthanized. Doctor-assisted death Please send of Sunday services. I am the Anglican have considered what God’s word has is not euthanasia. them by email to church. The “no” vote does not represent to say on the issue. I won’t write out pictureyourfaith@ Percy Palmer the church. One hundred years from now every word here, but please prayerfully Edmonton gmail.com.

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COME AND SEE4 An evolving relationship By Fred J. Hiltz

T’S ALMOST seven feet when it’s rolled out full length! Connected by Ia dotted line through a ribbon of landscape from one end to the other are 72 entries by way of date and significant development that tell the story of “Indig- enous Peoples and The Anglican Church of Canada.” Half of the entries cover 140 years and the other half the last 20 years. The first half begins with the 1452 decree by European leaders that “non- Christian nations have no right to their lands and sovereignty in the face of claims by Christian sovereigns.” It tracks the implications of the Doctrine of Discovery, the federal government policy of assimila- tion through the Indian residential schools, and the 1920 decree making attendance in these schools compulsory for all Indig- enous children. Twenty-five years later, the church’s National Commission on Indian Work raised serious concerns about the living conditions in many of the schools and about the forbidding of the children to 5A portion of the ing matters of land, health care, housing apology, reconciliation and renewal, heal- learn the history and culture of their own timeline offered and education. ing and hope. The relationship continues people. The 1969 Hendry Report called by the church Appropriately entitled “An Evolving to evolve in the spirit of the biblical text the church to a new course of action in its as “a gesture of Relationship,” this timeline was offered as quoted in the last panel: “But we wait for relations with Indigenous Peoples based on reconciliation” a gesture of reconciliation on behalf of our what God has promised: new heavens and “solidarity, equality and mutual respect.” church at the Edmonton National Event of a new earth, where righteousness will be The second half begins with the 1993 Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Com- at home” (2 Peter 3:13, Good News Transla- apology by Archbishop Michael Peers. That mission last year. tion). entry is followed by 35 more, reflecting This entire endeavour was the vision View it at: www.anglican.ca/relation- commitments to healing and reconcilia- of Esther Wesley (co-ordinator, Anglican ships/trc/timeline or www.anglican.ca/ tion. The last entry is the 2014 establishing Fund for Healing and Reconciliation) and relationships/files/2014/05/timeline.pdf. of the Primate’s Commission to educate the work of many hands across several Printed timelines are available free to the church on the Doctrine of Discovery, departments—Indigenous Ministries, parishes, while supplies last. To order, please considering the question, “What does Archives, Public Witness for Social and email [email protected]. g reconciliation really mean?” and calling Ecological Justice, and Communications us to renewed solidarity with Indigenous and Information Resources. It records Archbishop Fred Hiltz is primate of the Peoples in their quest for justice concern- moments of pain and shame, remorse and Anglican Church of Canada.

Room with a view 4 LETTERS Mathew Zachariah’s uplifting letter (pun WALKING Heeding a gospel warning intended!) in February’s Journal (No TOGETHER4 religious practice, individual or communal, eucharists alike, p. 5) concerning the rais- By Mark MacDonald More letters at www. it means that we must never let the human ing of the consecrated host for the faith- anglicanjournal.com HE hypocrisy and corruption response to God, however beautiful or ful’s adoration during the celebration of associated with the Pharisees, as noble, become more important to us than eucharist, prompted me to share these portrayed in the gospels, has made God. We must never let fear be our guide. photos from the beautiful, 14th-century All T their name a potent insult. But Christian Though this might seem to be elementary, Saints’ Anglican Church, Swanton Morley, teaching, despite describing this corrup- in practice it is often illusive. Whenever in Norfolk, England. tion as extremely dangerous, often places we think the dignity of a whole institu- They show the little spy hole Sanctus the threat of the Pharisees’ attitude and tion is more important than the life and window, above the chancel arch, which actions far away from our present day well-being of even one child, we are feeling allows bell ringers in the ringing chamber context. This is a mistake. the influence of the leaven that plagued the to look down into the chancel at the high Jesus describes the attitudes and actions Pharisees. Whenever we value the eco- altar so they can ring the bell at this critical of the Pharisees as a present and persis- nomic or legal integrity of the church more point in the service. This predominantly tent danger to his followers. He said to than a fearless pursuit of God’s truth, we Latin rite, though still used in some “high” his disciples, “Beware of the leaven of the feel the influence of the leaven. The pride Anglican churches, was to signify to those Pharisees,” encouraging them to be vigilant that leads us to believe that we may have in the village not present at the mass the in avoiding this threat to themselves and discovered or developed a uniquely privi- supernatural event taking place at the altar. others. And the others are often the vulner- leged form of faith; that it, rather than the Our church, St. John the Divine, Quick, able, as the gospels’ narratives show. The gospel, will save us, is the influence of the B.C. (featured for the month of September poor and the marginalized are the most leaven. Fear and uncertainty seem to make in the 2015 Canadian Church Calendar), frequent victims of religious corruption. this leaven work more quickly, and conflict was built 100 years ago as a memorial The use of the word “leaven” is impor- and division seem to increase its reach. to the Rev. Edward Lombe, rector of All tant, describing the way religious cor- Although it has been a constant danger, Saints’ , Swanton Morley, from 1863 to1895, ruption can quietly, even in small doses, the leaven of religious corruption seems a and was paid for entirely by his wife, Mary. overwhelm the individual disciple and particular danger to us now—every one of Mel Coulson whole religious communities, systems and us and all of us together. It will take a turn Quick, B.C. institutions. Hearing this should steer us to faith and a return to vigilance to save us. away from quick judgments of any other Avoiding the influence of the leaven of reli- The spy hole person or group, even the Pharisees. The gious corruption may seem costly, but not Sanctus window main thrust, however, is to be on guard if we remember and practise the promise allows a bell ringer against the subtlety and persistence of of Jesus: if we lose our life for his sake, we to look down at religiosity and its tendency to despoil and will save our life. g the altar. corrupt religious faith and community. photos: mel coulson The simple positive here, the antidote, Bishop Mark MacDonald is national is to put God above all else in life, making indigenous bishop of the Anglican Church this real by faith and trust. Applied to our of Canada. 6 anglican journal • april 2015

THE INTERVIEW4 ‘We have to speak out for Christians’ André Forget staff writer Andrew Bennett has served as Canada’s first Ambassador to the Office of Religious Freedom since the position was created in February 2013. Previously, Bennett, a native of Toronto, Ont., served as a profes- sor and dean at Saint Paul University in Ottawa and worked as a member of the civil service in Export and Development Once they Canada and the Privy Council Office. Bennett holds a doctorate in political realize…that I “ science from the University of Edinburgh, am actually a a master of history from McGill and is in man of faith, the process of completing an undergradu- it’s amazing ate degree in Eastern Christian studies at Saint Paul University. He is an Eastern how any Catholic, and serves as sub-deacon and barriers there cantor at the Holy Cross Eastern Catholic 5Andrew We’ve been consistent in standing up for to learn how to do that. It’s hard to advance might be are Chaplaincy and St. John the Baptist Ukrai- Bennett, Canada’s any faith community that faces persecu- religious freedom if you’re not comfortable immediately nian-Catholic Shrine (both in Ottawa). In Ambassador for tion. Christians happen to be the largest re- talking about religion. addition to these roles, he is the vice-pres- ligion in the world. It is present in most of broken down. Religious Freedom, ident and chairman of the Metropolitan during a meeting the countries of the world, so I think that is Canada recently put Hungary on a list of — Andrew Andrey Sheptytsky Institute Foundation. with the Dalai a factor as to why Christians face the great- countries that are very unlikely to produce Bennett, Canada’s The Anglican Journal met with him in Lama in 2014 est persecution. There is sometimes a fear refugees. How much effort do you put into Ambassador for November to discuss some of the things he photo: dfatd/maecd that speaking out in defence of Christians monitoring liberal democracies that are Religious Freedom has accomplished and the challenges he has is politically incorrect, maybe because sliding toward illiberalism? faced since being appointed ambassador. there is an impression that Christians don’t Hungary is a persistent concern for us Excerpts: need to be defended due to a particular because of the inconsistency of their understanding of Christian history, or an language and pronouncements, and the Have you dealt with much criticism around understanding of the role that Christians lack of concrete action to halt the spread of your religious affiliation in the context of have played in world history. anti-Semitism. Countries that are sliding your position as ambassador? But if our basis for why we defend those away from established liberal-democratic When the office was being set up, there that are facing persecution is that their hu- principles, yes, we take great concern in was some criticism about the office, but I man dignity is being egregiously violated that. But all countries have their warts; wouldn’t say there was as much criticism through torture, imprisonment, even per- Canada has its warts. But even though directed toward me personally as a Ukrai- secution to death—then we have to speak we’ve had challenges around religious nian Greek Catholic. out for Christians. intolerance and lack of respect for different What I’ve found is that when I’ve en- religious communities, it’s through gaged different faith communities abroad You’ve pointed to religious freedom as a the growth of a multicultural, multi- and here—it doesn’t matter whether blind spot in conversations about human faith society grounded in functioning they’ve been Muslim or Buddhist or rights. democratic institutions, a bill of rights Christian or Zoroastrian or any religious I think part of it has to do with how our and then subsequently a charter of rights tradition—once they realize in our conver- societies have evolved in Western liberal and freedoms, that we articulate what we sation that I am not solely the Ambassador democracies. With the growth in more sec- want our society to be governed by… [to the Office] for Religious Freedom or ular attitudes, religious faith has moved out That’s what a democracy is fundamentally solely a civil servant or solely an academic of the public sphere and into the private about. [In order] to have a nuanced but that I am actually a man of faith, it’s sphere—into the home, into the church, understanding of religious freedom, amazing how any barriers there might be into the mosque, the temple. When we go we also need to bear close attention to are immediately broken down. to countries where religion dominates not freedom of expression, press freedom, only a perceived cultural discourse but freedom of association, equality of rights There’s a bit of a resistance to your also a political discourse, an economic between men and women. g commitment to draw attention to the discourse and a social discourse, it may number of persecuted Christians. Where be a bit hard for us coming from a more (See full interview at anglicanjournal.com: do you think that comes from? secular society to engage that. But we need ‘We have to speak out for Christians’)

When we can share, that is poetry in the prose of life.

ick and Anne recently heard Dr. Sigmund Freud’s thoughtful remark church. They are especially interested in the music programme, partly Dquoted in a homily given recently in their parish church — by me — because of their love for good music and partly because children, young as part of a focus on faithful and responsible stewardship…including, of people and their parents were responding so warmly to this important course, gift planning. aspect of parish life…very much a part of the church’s outreach to the local After some prayerful thought and consultation with their adult children, community. they decided to revisit their wills. They were interested to see if their Anne and Dick have made provision for a residual bequest of 20% of their estate original wills, prepared years ago, really reflected their current situation, for the work of God through their church, designated for the music programme and primarily their values and priorities. So they made an appointment with and other ministry with children and young people. One day this visionary and their lawyer. She gave them very helpful advice and suggested a number of thoughtful gift will make a very significant difference in the life of their faith changes to consider, given their interest in helping to provide funding for their community. In the meantime, Anne and Dick are grateful they are able to share, grandchildren’s education and for the valued ministry and programme of their and feel they have grown in their faith journey because of their decision.

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NEWS4 ‘Climate change evangelist’ visits cathedral By Debra Fieguth she gave in Texas and said, “I don’t want the government to be telling me how to set my In a winter when much of Canada has thermostat!” That deep-seated fear that the endured frigid temperatures and heavy government will control people’s lives is snowfall, it may be hard for some to take behind much of the denial, she said. People climate change seriously. might not like it, but governments have to But the deep freeze many of us have get involved by setting policies that reduce experienced this winter, said renowned the use and effects of fossil fuels, she said. climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, is actu- “Climate change is a tragedy of the com- ally connected to the overall warming of mons…We need collective action.” the planet. Humans “are the most vulnerable spe- It’s so “Massive snows are a symptom of cies on the planet,” she said, noting that essential to climate change. A warmer planet increases a billion people depend on water from “ the risk of heavy snowfall, too,” Hayhoe rapidly disappearing glaciers. link our faith told about 140 people who gathered Feb. 19 Green Group co-chair Paula Walker with our to hear her speak at St. George’s Cathedral agreed with that collective approach. “As science. in Kingston, Ont. The diocese of Ontario’s consumers and voters, we can influence — Katharine Green Group, with support from the Sisters the politicians and corporations who can Hayhoe, of Providence of Saint Vincent de Paul, make the changes we need,” she said. atmospheric scientist organized the event. A small and personal starting point is And if central and eastern Canadians to measure our carbon footprint and see are still not convinced, Hayhoe pointed what changes we can make to reduce it, to the unusually warm winter on the west said Hayhoe. She also urged people to join coast, where cherry blossoms and daffodils the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, which has a are blooming early. strong Canadian branch. For Christians, Dubbed a climate change evangelist by climate change was real.” Then she met 5Katharine “the theology is very simple,” said Hayhoe. actor Don Cheadle when he profiled her her husband, pastor and linguist Andrew Hayhoe, an “Climate change impacts the most vulner- for Time magazine’s 100 most influential Farley, who had never met anyone who did atmospheric able people, who God has asked us to love. people in 2014, Hayhoe is known both for think it was real. scientist and If we are faithful disciples, we will do what her academic credentials and her evangeli- “A couple of months after we were mar- devout evangelical we can to protect them.” cal Christian perspective. ried, we had ‘the conversation,’ ” Hayhoe Christian, has been Diocese of Ontario Bishop Michael “Science can tell us why the climate said. Farley was her first convert. on a mission to Oulton said Hayhoe’s presentation “pulls is changing,” she said, “and what is going Now living in oil-rich Texas, where convert climate back the veil of rhetoric surrounding to happen if we continue on our current she teaches at Texas Technical University change deniers. the climate change debate.” He added: trajectory. But science can’t tell us what is in Lubbock, Hayhoe faces daily opposi- photo: mark hauser “She provides both a clear and reason- the right thing to do [about it]. That’s why tion, including volumes of hate mail from able presentation of the science and the it’s so essential to link our faith with our climate change deniers, many of them importance of Christian engagement with science.” Christians. “We have confounded our faith this topic as a principle of putting our faith For Hayhoe, explaining the link has with our politics,” said Hayhoe. in action.” g been a tough task. When she moved to The real issues are not scientific or bibli- the U.S. for graduate studies, she says, “I cal but political, she said, relating the story Debra Fieguth is a freelance writer in had never met anybody who didn’t think of a man who stood up after a presentation Kingston, Ont. Knitting nonagenarian By Diana Swift me and said how she would often want to pay a homeless man she met on the street EVERYDAY To hear her daughter Dorothy Willar tell it, to shovel her walk, but he couldn’t because SAINTS4 Mary McDonald, 96, is a veritable “knitting he had no mittens,” she says. So mittens be- machine. Really. She knits continuously. came her priority, but when the woman who She never stops.” was knitting the hats developed arthritis in Every day, McDonald’s clicking needles her thumbs, McDonald took over making turn out thick, warm mittens and hats for those as well. “My daughter Katherine knits London, Ont.’s, homeless. Each year, she the scarves to match,” she says. donates boxes and boxes of finely wrought McDonald herself raised nine children winter wear for people ages two to 92 to and was widowed at age 38, when her the Hospitality/Out of the Cold program at youngest was just 11 months old. “Mom London’s St. John the Evangelist Anglican went out and cleaned houses to support us, Church. and when the older kids got married and “Mary used to be part of the cooking moved out, she took in boarders,” recalls team for our hospitality meals,” says Mar- Willar. “She cooked, she cleaned and she knit garet Nelson, a St. John’s parishioner and tremendously for all us kids growing up. retired staff member. And when the church up to dry on the trees in the little apple 5Mary McDonald, Every day, we appreciate all she did for us.” started a clothing cupboard, she began orchard outside our kitchen door,” she says. 97, donates boxes Eventually remarrying, McDonald knitting for that. “Mary does the most “Mother would card the wool with a brush, of warm mittens moved to London in 1970 with her second marvellous work. She’s warmed the hearts sort of like the kind you use to groom a and hats to her husband, a railway employee who was and hands of many,” Nelson says. dog, to get rid of bits of hay, and then she’d local church’s transferred there. She is now a parishioner McDonald comes honestly by her knit- spin the yarn on her wheel.” Out of the Cold at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. ter’s skill and speed—she was putting nee- Nowadays, McDonald purls and plain- program. “She’s a super, wonderful, pleasant lady,” dles to yarn before age five. Born Mary Rob- stitches in a broad palette of bright colours, photo: says fellow parishioner Edith Grant. erts in 1918, one of 15 children, she grew up which she finds easier to work with visually harold keeling If knitting is a synonym for unifica- on a sheep farm in rural New Brunswick, than dark ones. She likes grey for men’s tion and healing, then McDonald is its near the village of Hampton. Early on she gloves. “But back then, the wool was either Christian embodiment. “Her ministry of began to knit clothing for her siblings. “I was black or white—like our sheep,” she recalls warmth is felt by many all around the city,” child number nine, and I had seven brothers with a chuckle. When finally a business says Nelson. McDonald shrugs off such and seven sisters,” says McDonald, who still opened up that would dye wool red or blue, praise. “I’m in my 97th year, so I can’t do lives in her own apartment. the Roberts family could knit in all the much anymore,” she says. “But I can do She recalls her father shearing the fam- colours of the beloved Union Jack. this, so this is what I do.” g ily’s flock of black and white sheep. “Two McDonald began making clothing for of my sisters and I, who were big strong London’s needy more than a decade ago. Diana Swift is a regular contributor to the girls, would wash the fleece and hang it “A lady from Out of the Cold approached Anglican Journal. 8 anglican journal • april 2015 anglican journal • april 2015 9

ASSISTED DYING4 Task force on physician-assisted suicide to outline the church’s response and guidelines this spring

André Forget the task force, which began meeting in late policy leading to the legalization of eutha- in some cases, care does involve assisting cations of its decision. while some think it may have finished the health professionals to work together in staff writer 2014, following Quebec’s decision to pass nasia in our society at the present time.” people in their dying.” The decision states that the ban on as- conversation, in fact blows it wide open, drafting a national set of rules that prov- Following a landmark decision by the legislation allowing for assisted dying. “It The shift, however, has happened, and For Beresford, the church’s starting sisted dying is unconstitutional insofar as and requires some very careful critical inces and territories could adopt. “First of Supreme Court of Canada on Feb. 6 to now means that the previous statement of the question now is how the church will point in this conversation must be an it denies those suffering from a “grievous thinking.” all, they have experience with end of life, strike down as unconstitutional the ban the Anglican Church of Canada, Care in respond. awareness that “care is something which is and irremediable medical condition that Beresford went on to suggest that one they have members who are concerned… on assisted dying, the Anglican Church of Dying, at the very least needs to be redevel- Beresford, who was the editor for Care exercised both toward the individual with causes enduring and intolerable suffering” of the key questions will be ascertaining and they have the ability to act that politi- Canada’s task force on physician-assisted oped in response to this situation.” in Dying, said it would be important to whom we are dealing, but also in regards of their rights to “life, liberty and secu- what circumstances allow a doctor to aid cians may not have,” said Guichon, who is suicide will release this spring a new docu- Care in Dying: A Consideration of the remember the theological principles that to the wider society and the implications rity of the person,” and that an absolute a patient in dying, and what criteria are an Anglican from the diocese of Calgary. ment outlining the church’s response and Practices of Euthanasia and Physician As- have guided the church thus far. of those actions for the well-being of all.” prohibition of euthanasia is not necessary required to ensure that patients receive It would be difficult for politicians “to guidelines for how Anglicans should work sisted Suicide was published in 2000 and “The principle that was at stake in the The Supreme Court decision changes in order to protect the lives of the vulner- proper counselling in the face of these embrace an issue that is as emotionally within the new legal reality. commended for study across the church by 1990s when we wrote our last document both the legal reality and, when it comes able. However, it does not outline how decisions. charged as this,” she reasoned. “I rather expected this would happen,” General Synod. While acknowledging the was the notion of care,” he said. “[The into effect a year from now, the reality on broadly terms like “grievous and irreme- Task force member Juliet Guichon, Guichon said the ruling has “inadver- said the Rev. Canon Eric Beresford, an diversity of opinions on the matter within Supreme Court] decision indicates that, by the ground. However, Beresford noted diable” can be applied. who is a bio-ethicist and lawyer, has co- tently created fear” and these rules could Please see ethicist from the diocese of Nova Scotia the church, the report suggested that the and large, our culture—and many in our that the court’s ruling was somewhat “am- “Each of these terms is appallingly authored an article published in the Globe “help restore the sense of safety of some g additional stories and Prince Edward Island who serves on church should “oppose any shift in public church—have come to the conclusion that, biguous” when it came to the full ramifi- vague,” said Beresford. “This decision, and Mail that urged medical bodies and people.” on p. 10.

And just because a person may not have, let’s say, a cognitive function, or may be on Choosing the ‘escape clause’ some kind of life support system, it doesn’t mean that they are not making a contribution Leigh Anne Williams to the integrity of our humanity and the integrity of our community. staff writer “ — Bishop Stephen Andrews, diocese of Algoma The Rev. Eric MacDonald, a retired Anglican priest who lives in Windsor, N.S., said he was “overjoyed” by the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to legalize doctor-assisted suicide. “I think it Life is ‘larger than one’s ownership of it’ was about time,” he said, but added, “For

photos: contributed / andré forget Elizabeth, it is 10 years too late.” L to R: Dean Iain Luke (diocese of Athabasca), the Rev. Keirstan Wells (diocese of Nova Elizabeth was MacDonald’s wife, who in By Stephen Andrews Scotia and Prince Edward Island) and the Rev. Joanne Davies (diocese of Toronto) 2006, when she was facing rapidly pro- gressing paralysis due to multiple sclerosis Excerpts from an interview with the (MS), tried to take her own life. “She was Anglican Journal and from his column in asleep for about 48 hours, but she woke up the Algoma Anglican (April 2014): again and was disappointed about that.” My dad died in October. He had a massive Chaplains take pragmatic approach She was so determined to die that later stroke, and my brother and I were able to she asked MacDonald if he would accom- fly down to be with him and he lingered to Supreme Court ruling pany her to Switzerland, where assisted for a little less than a week. suicide has been legal since 1942. In June Wells said she thinks the court ruling photo: contributed We talked to the doctors about not André Forget 2007, when Elizabeth was 38, they travelled Diagnosed with primary progressive MS, Elizabeth MacDonald warned her husband that she could not is a “positive development” because it will taking any heroic efforts; he had signed staff writer to Zurich, seeking the help of Dignitas, an live with complete paralysis. “I’m not sticking around. I’m not going to be trapped in my own body.” give people that autonomy, should they a life directive saying that he didn’t want organization that offers medically assisted While the decision of Canada’s Supreme desire it. But she also believes that the any heroic measures. And so it was a real suicide. When they travelled to the clinic in and how it ended. He was asked specifically Court to strike down the ban on church must provide guidance for those question for us, about the degree to which Elizabeth was diagnosed with primary Zurich, MacDonald said Elizabeth first met about whether she had made her own ar- physician-assisted dying has elicited who are thinking through such end-of- his suffering was something we should progressive MS in 1998. What began with a with a doctor who made sure she was really rangements for the trip. About a week later, a whole spectrum of responses from life decisions. seek to shorten by shorten…And just as bit of numbness on one side of her face in ill and that she indeed wanted to die. By the same officer came to his house to tell Anglicans across Canada, chaplains and “A lot of people wouldn’t make a we were discussing this, I saw him with September moved steadily, so that by the that time, she was paralyzed from her arms him that no charges were going to be laid. ministers who work closely with the decision that they feel would be contrary his own family—two sisters—and people time she saw a neurologist in November, down and her voice was becoming gravelly. MacDonald said his belief in an photo: contributed dying have taken a pragmatic approach to to their faith, and they link their faith from the community rallying around she was already having trouble walking. The next day they went to a Dignitas individual’s right to choose how they will Diocese of Algoma Bishop Stephen Andrews’ parents, Irving, Jr., and Emmy Lou. Irving, Jr. the ruling. with the doctrine of the church,” she said. him… There was a sense in which, in his The couple knew people struck by the apartment, where MacDonald said the staff die didn’t conflict with his faith or role as a died in October after a massive stroke. “This is simply the lay of the land,” “That is why it is really important that we need and suffering, he was contributing to same disease, including one of their neigh- talked with them for about three hours as priest, but the church’s stance on the issue said Dean Iain Luke, who serves St. get out there and lead on this issue.” the depth of human community around bours, who had been completely paralyzed a part of the process. “They kept repeating has. “I’ve been angry with the church, to be able, including the elderly, people suffering certain: part of what it means to be human James Anglican Church in Peace River, The Rev. Joanne Davies, a chaplain him. He gave us the opportunity to care and had a feeding tube surgically installed along the way, ‘Mrs. MacDonald, you don’t quite frank, because the church has had a from clinical depression and those with is to be bound to others in suffering—both diocese of Athabasca, and does work with with the diocese of Toronto, also stressed for him. I saw my aunts minister to my into her stomach, MacDonald recalled. have to do this. You can pack up and go discussion paper in existence [for years], disabilities. in sharing our suffering with them and in parishioners in palliative care. “The world the importance of providing guidance dad in a way that has completely changed “She could not move or speak or indicate right straight back home and nobody will but it hasn’t done anything about it.” (In “Christian thought through the ages has bearing their suffering ourselves. we are in has changed in this decision, to people in palliative care who will now my relationship with them, and so there’s what her wishes were. Her body…was think any less of you.’ She said, ‘No, this is 2000, the church published the report, Care been guided by the principle that human St. Paul wrote, “We do not live to and in a public policy sense, it doesn’t have to wrestle with these decisions. a sense in which it is not just about the spastically being bowed backwards on the what I’ve come to do. I’m not going back in Dying: A Consideration of the Practices of beings are made in the image and likeness ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves” matter much if we are for it or against it.” She said that when faced with medical individual. And just because a person may bed. She couldn’t do anything at all.” home.’ ” The staff explained that she would Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide.) of God, and our life is to be seen as a gift (Rom. 14:7). The great New Testament While Luke expressed a theological decisions that have a moral dimension, not have, let’s say, a cognitive function, From the early days of her diagnosis, be given barbiturates that would kill her if MacDonald said he was outraged by the entrusted to us by God,” they wrote. “Life scholar Joseph Fitzmyer called this verse concern that the statement suggests that people frequently ask her what their or may be on some kind of life support his wife had said, “If this is primary she drank the mixture. When she said she report’s suggestion that assisted suicide is is thus seen as something larger than any “the basis of life in Christian society.” Our “dying, and suffering around death, church’s position is on the issue, and system, it doesn’t mean that they are not progressive, I’m not sticking around. I’m understood, they gave her the glass. “So she a failure of community. “That really means individual person’s ownership of it, and is General Synod acknowledged this inter- have no value,” he was also cautiously “what they do about that.” making a contribution to the integrity not going to be trapped in my own body.” lay on the bed and she lay in my arms as that people who are helped to die are really not simply ours to discard.” dependence in a resolution on assisted optimistic that the court’s decision might Davies admits that this is a hard of our humanity and the integrity of our The uncertainty of when or how she she died, and that’s what she wanted to do,” being abandoned by their community, A bias in favour of life is something suicide passed in 1998: “The Christian actually provide a boost to palliative care. question. “When someone says that to me, community. “If people are confronted by the reality could die and how it might involve him MacDonald said. and I think that’s a horrible thing to say.” that the Canadian Society of Palliative vocation is to keep faith with and show I kind of know that the decision that they I think that when we diminish the value that others are going to choose death and the rest of their family preyed on her Dignitas then notified authorities and In Elizabeth’s case, he said, “For me to Care Physicians has strongly endorsed. respect for another by keeping company want to make is quite opposite to what of life in this fashion, then we are devalu- because they don’t have appropriate care mind over the years of her illness, and may MacDonald said that within 15 minutes, have refused and said, ‘There’s no way “Euthanasia and/or assisted suicide have with them through the terminal stages of their own church is telling them, so it is a ing all of our humanity and the value of while dying, that may stir people to say have contributed to her health’s steady a doctor and two assistants, the public I’m going to assist you in this— there’s never been part of the practice of palliative a disease or the life-span of a disability… conflict.” She said that in such situations human community. that we need to be there for them,” he said. decline, he said. “If she had less stress and prosecutor, an assistant and two police no way I’m going to accompany you to care,” they write, while pointing out that The Christian response is always one of she is “honest with them” and tells them *** For Luke, the church’s most important was confident that when things got too detectives were in the room. The process Switzerland’—that would have been, to the World Health Organization’s defini- hope. This hope exists in the context of the “this is what it says within your faith When it comes to the conditions of our role in response to assisted dying is to bad, she had an escape clause, she could was well documented in Switzerland and me, abandonment. tion of palliative care is “an approach that physical, emotional, and spiritual support group,” but she also asks them “to talk dying, how much control ought we to have? continue showing care and support for about where they are with God.” have been quite comfortable about things,” included a video recording of Elizabeth’s “It’s a human being’s right, it seems improves the quality of life of patients and offered by the community.” The arguments can be complex and the dying and their families. The Rev. But Davies does think that the ruling he said. The high court’s ruling “will give stated intent, but MacDonald faced to me, to have a choice about how to their families.” Both in preparing for death and in deeply personal, involving technology, Keirstan Wells, co-ordinating diocesan has a positive side, in addition to the security to people like Elizabeth, who need questions on his return to Canada. die,” MacDonald said. “Of course, it is But the bishops here voice another core, dying, it is important that we respect and medical codes of ethics and an appropriate health care chaplain for the diocese of challenges. “It means that we’re actually that comfort…that when things are just Elizabeth had thanked Dignitas in her compassionate, but it is not compassion and yet neglected, Christian conviction: treasure the sacred nature of life and the understanding of human dignity. But two Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, going to talk about death and dying and too bad, they can leave.” obituary, and the Euthanasia Prevention that drives this; it is a sense that it is a that in putting us in community, God has nexus of human relationships in which Anglican bishops in Quebec, Dennis Dra- agreed, but she was also quick to note actually name it,” she said. “As I begin MacDonald said his own views on Coalition asked the RCMP in Nova Scotia person’s right. It’s not that we’re doing made us mutually dependent. There are God has placed us. Where these things are inville (Quebec) and Barry Clarke (Mon- that not all patients are in the same to look at it, that’s the best part...that the issue were established long before it to investigate. The RCMP asked Mac- something for somebody, but [that] we are profound philosophical and theological honoured and preserved, advance care treal), have weighed in on the discussion. situation; some, she said, would “choose people will actually start to think about confronted his own family. “As a priest, I Donald to come into their station for an allowing somebody to do something for questions about the existence of suffering, planning can be an act of compassion and In October (2013), they expressed concern to have more autonomy over their death, it, and that passage to death is one form had seen a number of people die and many interview. An officer asked him to recount themselves, even if they need assistance to to be sure, questions that we may never a source of comfort both for ourselves and g that the bill presents “risks for the vulner- regardless of palliative care.” of c a re .” g of them, I am afraid, in misery.” the story of his relationship with Elizabeth do it.” resolve this side of heaven. But this is our survivors. g 10 anglican journal • april 2015 High court ruling triggers questions

Continued from p. 1 Bishop Stephen Andrews of the diocese of Algoma, however, was “disappointed,” How do we expressing concern over the vagueness of better support the decision’s wording and concern that the photo: photographee.eu “ judgment was “lacking in definition.” people who are ‘Listen to the suffering’ The historic ruling limits doctor-assisted facing suffering suicides to “a competent adult person who clearly consents to the termination of life that is chronic Hiltz: Pastoral and has a grievous and irremediable medi- or terminal or cal condition, including an illness, disease intolerable? or disability, that causes enduring suffering —Bishop Linda Nicholls heart needed that is intolerable to the individual in the circumstances of his or her condition.” Trent-Durham André Forget Andrews said the decision doesn’t de- staff writer fine competence or describe what consent photo: mb images On Feb. 10, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate means. “I’ve just been in too many situa- of the Anglican Church of Canada, issued a tions where people are in extremis [in an provision of care. choose a way that is not in the direction statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on extremely difficult situation], where there While the context for that care has that church policy would take…” physician-assisted dy- are a host of psychological and emotional changed, the mandate remains the same, How the church will minister to people, ing in which he called factors involved, which could complicate she said. “We’ve consistently supported in given the change, was also a question on Anglicans to “exhibit ASSISTED the decision under the definitions provided the Anglican church the use of palliative raised by Alexander. “How can we support an unwavering resolve DYING by the Supreme Court,” he said. “For exam- care and pain relief, and we know that pain people at those times of their lives when to include those most ple, if an individual was severely depressed, relief can sometimes risk hastening death, they are in the most difficult situations of affected by our deliberations” in conversa- would they be competent? Would they be but it’s a different field now.” trying to make decisions?” she said. “Our tions around end-of-life issues. capable of giving rational consent?” Chapman, Andrews, Nicholls and job is to be there and provide prayerful and While acknowledging the diverse opin- Linda Nicholls, area bishop for Trent- Alexander all underscored the need to have loving support and to proclaim hope even ions Anglicans hold on these matters, Hiltz Durham in the diocese of Toronto, conversations about how the church can in these darkest of times.” emphasized that the church must listen to noted that while “public opinion has been help people navigate the complexities of Chapman said he expects people to look those “suffering through intolerable physi- moving in this direction for some time,” the ruling. to the church to provide “compassionate, cal pain, emotional anguish and spiritual Canadians might not fully understand Andrews said that while the House of helpful and insightful guidance” in under- turmoil” as it engages in conversations what medical options are already available, Bishops tackled the right-to-die issue when standing the ruling. “ about physician-assisted dying. such as cessation of treatment—and like it met last fall, more discussions are neces- On Facebook, Anglicans also had differ- “We recognize the need to walk in a Andrews, she, too, was worried about the sary. He is not convinced that the church ing views on the ruling. particular way with those who are suffer- vagueness of the language. has dealt with the issue from a theological Roger Woodford was in favour of the ing debilitating illnesses. We recognize the Though the court struck down the ban perspective. “We need to talk a lot more decision, saying, “You can argue slippery need to offer people a listening ear and a on assisted dying, it is not yet clear how new about the nature of life and the difference slope to your heart’s content, but the fact pastoral heart as in the face of death they legislation will be crafted to deal with the between the intention to shorten life and remains that we’ve prolonged life to such ponder the meaning and value of their new legal reality. The decision will not take the intention not to prolong the dying pro- an extent that sometimes existence itself lives,” he said, adding that the church also effect for another 12 months, and whether it cess. It’s a fine distinction,” he said. becomes pure torture.” recognizes “the importance of a person’s will be dealt with at the federal level, or if the Nicholls expressed the hope that the George Ryder, who has worked in right to dignity in life and death.” rest of the provinces will take Quebec’s lead ruling “will push us as communities to ask: hospitals as a registered nurse, said doctor- Hiltz noted that both those who see and create legal guidelines around assisted how do we better support people who are assisted suicide was a “sad commentary on this as “cause for “celebration” and those dying independently, has yet to be seen. If facing suffering that is chronic or terminal life.” Canadians have access to “amazing who see it as “cause for great concern” add both federal and provincial governments or intolerable and what are we doing to… [facilities] offering palliative care to those important perspectives to the situation. fail to draft new laws, assisted dying will be support them and their families if they who are dying in a compassionate way,” he But he said, “whatever one’s perspective, dealt with on a case-by-case basis. choose to make a decision that we disagree said, adding that physicians, whose role serious attention needs to be given to the For Bishop Jane Alexander of the with?” Anglicans strongly believe in the is to save lives, may find it to difficult to court ruling’s intent and application,” and diocese of Edmonton, it was important sanctity of life and the gift of life, Nicholls participate in ending people’s lives. conversations must include the church and to see these developments in light of the said, “but we also respect that, in the face “I’m very much in favour,” said Marion the Canadian society at large. g church’s historical and ongoing role in the of very difficult decisions, individuals may Thompson. “It’s a very personal decision.” g

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WORLD4 Church-backed co-operative offers RRSPs Leigh Anne Williams staff writer Oikocredit Canada has announced that, for the first time, people in Ontario can invest in microfinance projects in develop- ing countries as a part of their registered retirement savings plans. “There’s lots of ways for people to invest in global mutual funds that are invested in stock markets in India and China and It’s Russia and North America and South America,” Eugene Ellmen, national director different“ of Oikocredit Canada, said in an interview. from charity. “But to actually make an RRSP investment There’s a in a way that contributes to international place for both. development and helps lift a community in the developing world out of poverty has Sometimes never been possible before in Ontario.” people A global co-operative, based in the absolutely Netherlands, Oikocredit is dedicated to need charity. helping people escape poverty in develop- ing countries. It has ecumenical support They cannot from many churches, and the Anglican originals,” explaining that it began Using a solar drier ing, advice and community support, Mar- survive Church of Canada’s relief and develop- 5 in 1968 with a call from the World and a peeling-and- tin said. “These are people who wouldn’t ment arm, the Primate’s World Relief and without it, and Council of Churches for the creation grinding machine, even get into a bank in their communi- Development Fund (PWRDF), has been an there’s a time of a vehicle for churches to invest Aby Ndao processes ties...The interest rate is not preventing investor since 1996. ethically. Oikocredit Ecumenical De- grains into maize, them from succeeding; not having access when they just Ellmen noted that residents of British velopment Co-operative Society was millet products, bissap is preventing them from succeeding.” She need a chance Columbia have been able to invest in this established in 1975. “So it was way powder, coffee blends noted that microfinance has an extremely way for some time through “Shared World” to make their ahead of its time,” said Martin. and flour mixtures high repayment rate, “unheard of in the fixed term deposits issued by the Van- lives better.” Martin said that churches have in Kaolack, Senegal. banking industry.” couver City Savings Credit Union, which typically been more focused on what She used two loans Personally, Martin said that she found —Jill Martin, works with Triodos Bank, an organization to screen out of their investments— from the Union des that Oikocredit bonds were “the most in- PWRDF’s director with expertise in the microfinance sector. “sin stocks” and gambling—and it Institutions Mutualistes credible gifts,” particularly for teens whose of finance and The Oikocredit Global Impact GIC administration has been more difficult to swing their Communautaires minds are opening up to the world around is available only through the Mennonite attention to what positive investments d’Epargne et de Crédit them. “When they get their newsletters Savings and Credit Union (MSCU), which they could make. “This is one way of (U-IMCEC) in 2011 to from Oikocredit, they suddenly become purchases shares in Oikocredit with the doing something that makes a huge expand her business. really interested in something other than full amount a member invests in the GIC. difference.” materialism,” she said. “It’s...a practical way photo: jan groenewold A minimum deposit of $500 is invested at a People sometimes question the of enlightening them, and yet you are sav- variable interest rate, currently 1.3 per cent, idea of charging interest on micro- ing money for them.” g for one year. Oiko then uses the funds to credit loans, but Martin said these promote sustainable development in about loans can be empowering. “It’s differ- 70 countries around the world by provid- ent from charity. There’s a place for ing loans, capital and technical support to both,” she said. “Sometimes people microfinance institutions. absolutely need charity. They cannot Jill Martin, PWRDF’s director of finance survive without it, and there’s a time and administration, served on the Oiko- when they just need a chance to make credit’s international board from 2002 to their lives better.” 2008 and as its president for the last two Microfinance loans open doors to years. Oikocredit, she said, is “one of the money, but also to opportunity, train- IT’S EASY BEING

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CANADA4 Author hopes book will help others heal Continued from p. 1 by a serial predator who had just been released from prison in Ireland and had made his way to London. “It is one of those difficult things you never recover from,” said Lee-Knight. She wrote The Mountie’s Girl firstly as a tribute to Lorie, said Lee-Knight, who stopped working as a nurse in the after- math of the crime. In her grief, she began writing, and in the following years discov- It was ered that writing was a passion for her. She our faith has since published work in anthologies “ and a book about RCMP wives. that was In 2012, she summoned up the courage responsible to begin, and started sorting through let- for getting us ters, artwork and memories of Lorie’s life. through the “I believe I was given the strength to write this book,” she said. “I always say it’s the darker hours.” second-hardest thing I ever had to do in — Ruth Lee-Knight, my life—the first, of course, was losing Lo- author, The Mountie’s rie.” The book includes letters from many Girl of Lorie’s friends who wrote to the family Christmas about how she had touched their lives. A simple gift. remembered Lee-Knight said she wrote the book to 5Lorie Lee- the funeral. He andtold themtreasured that “Lorie for new [was] Years cry,’”to but she says crying is healing. “show how her dad and I finally learned to Knight, in a letter in the arms of hercome Saviour, that all her pain Something Lorie said once, with great cope, not to really accept ever or to recover to her parents and suffering [were] behind her...” determination in her voice, gave Lee- completely ever, but to cope with what we from Athens, Lee-Knight said that she hopes the book Knight a third purpose for her book: “Just were given and to get on with our lives.” Greece, where will also be helpful to people caring for wait till you see the house I’m going to She hoped that this would help people she was studying those who are grieving. She recounted that build you someday.” As she was preparing who are going through a devastating loss. architecture: “I’m her family had to deal with some shock- to write the book, Lee-Knight said an idea “It was our faith that was responsible for having the time of ingly insensitive questions about Lorie’s came to her while walking in a meadow getting us through the darker hours,” she my life.” death. People asked if she knew the man near their cottage in Saskatchewan: “I said, though she acknowledged that Lorie’s photo: contributed and whether she fought him. Lee-Knight thought that her promise or intent doesn’t death did shake their faith at times. wrote that she hoped the publicity about have to die with her.” Lee-Knight grew up in an Anglican the case would help to change attitudes Lee-Knight and her husband now live parish in Humboldt, Sask., where she and that blame the victim. But even the many in Calgary, andShopper’ the church they attend,S St. her husband were married. At the time of friends who were there to support the Martin’s, sold its previous property and is Lorie’s death, she said, they were dismayed family didn’t always know what to say and planningMarketplace to build a new church on land the to find that their parish priest didn’t know would avoid mentioning Lorie’s name. congregation has already purchased. She how to deal with people who had suffered “That’s one thing that the grieving is donating all the proceeds from the sale such a loss and seemed very uncomfort- people really wish. They want the name to of the book to the church’s building fund. able in the situation. Fortunately, the previ- be spoken. It doesn’t matter that it makes “I thought [of a] house of God because she ous incumbent, who had confirmed Lorie, you cry,” she said. “People would say some- said, ‘wait till you see the house I’m going came to be with the family and officiated at times, ‘we were afraid it would make you to build you.’ ” g

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ARTS AND CULTURE4 Gods, kings and a bellicose boy By John Arkelian Moses. “Watching you fail,” answers the MOVIE boy-God, who proceeds to take matters REVIEW “The Lord is a man of war,” says the book into his own hands, visiting the proverbial of Exodus, and those words inform the 10 plagues upon the Egyptians—frogs, EXODUS: new cinematic dramatization of the mass locusts, boils, hail and the rest. (The film- GODS AND exodus of 400,000 Jews from Egypt around makers sneak in an extra one—a flotilla KINGS 1300 BC. In Exodus: Gods and Kings, God of oversized crocodiles initiating a violent tells Moses: “I need a general.” bloodbath that taints the Nile.) Moses Directed by We actually don’t see much of the Jews, balks at the final plague, the death of the Ridley Scott except en masse. Instead, the film concen- nation’s first-born; but this God is not for 154 minutes trates on two princes of Egypt: Rameses turning. Director Ridley Scott imbues the Rated PG-13 (Joel Edgerton), who is destined to become movie with a gritty realism, though he can’t absolute leader of a powerful empire, resist indulging in a hollow, effects-driven and Moses (Christian Bale), who is the spectacle during the second half. trusted right-hand to the current pharaoh. Bale has a certain dark charisma as They have been raised as brothers. And Moses, without the self-righteous holier- throughout the story, their relationship is a than-thou intonations of Charlton Heston complicated intertwining of sibling rivalry in 1956’s The Ten Commandments. But he and a genuine fraternal bond—a bond remains a soldier, rather than a spiritual that persists, beaten and bruised, but still leader. There’s a humourous moment when there, even when they find themselves on a pagan priestess is asked, “What do the opposite sides in a conflict of, well, biblical entrails say?” only to dryly reply, “They proportions. don’t say anything. They imply.” And The story is familiar enough: Moses those of us who prefer the kinder, gentler is born Jewish and secretly adopted as an message of the New Testament may find infant by the pharaoh’s sister. When this fact common cause with the question, “What becomes known, Moses is exiled: his rank kind of fanatics worship such a God?,” and the esteem in which he has erstwhile which is uttered in despair after the mass been held are stripped away in the blink of killing of Egyptian children by supernatu- eye—a fate that can befall any of us—all on ral means. The question might have meant the strength of his blood-ties to a people more, however, if it hadn’t been asked by a who have been enslaved for 400 years. man (Rameses), who is hardly above such But Moses’ fall from worldly grace ruthless measures himself. What the film brings him to a different kind of grace fails to deliver is even an iota of emotional when he is enlisted by God to extricate the connection for the viewer to its characters Jews from their captivity. God is depicted 5Exodus: explanations or expressions of empathy. and events. g in the movie as a bellicose young boy with Director Ridley Indeed, religiosity is conspicuous by its an English accent. It’s an odd shape for the Scott’s second absence in this film. Moses launches a John Arkelian is an award-winning author Creator of the Universe to assume. And biblical epic campaign of guerilla warfare; but it fails to and journalist. there’s no sign of holiness or love: this bel- photo: twentieth achieve the desired result, leading to this ligerent child is used to giving orders, not century fox film exchange: “Where have you been?” asks Copyright © 2014 by John Arkelian.

Has the digital revolution hijacked our sense of wonder? By Michael Lapointe the Internet has encroached upon his own personal and social habits, including how BOOK The End of REVIEW The End of Absence: Reclaiming What We’ve difficult it has become for him to simply sit Lost in a World of Constant Communication Absence down and enjoy a good book without the THE END OF (winner of the 2014 Governor General’s “ proposes that distraction of checking his inbox. ABSENCE: Literary Award for Nonfiction) explores removing However, there are parts within the au- how the digital revolution now dictating so Reclaiming thor’s analysis that fall a bit too closely into much of our day-to-day activity unfolded, ourselves from elitism. In his chapter on public opinion, What We’ve what it entails for our personal and profes- the grid, even Harris points out how the Internet has di- Lost in a World sional lives—and why we should at least temporarily, luted the influence of “expert” opinion, and of Constant try to resist the temptations constantly can help us that previous generations “never dealt with Connection on offer from the blinking screens in our such a glut of information or such a horde homes, offices and in our own pockets. regain what of folk eager to misrepresent it.” By Michael It’s an ambitious book, and the author, makes us Harris But his argument that “commensurate Michael Harris, a journalist from Vancou- fundamentally with the devaluing of expert opinion is the 243 pages ver, has done his homework. His account is human. hyper-valuing of amateur, public opinion” HarperCollins packed with personal anecdotes, interviews may exaggerate just how “bad” things have Publishers Ltd., with neuroscientists, psychiatrists, business actually become. The shift toward the 2014 gurus and fellow journalists, and includes a democratization of information may well wide range of excerpts from historical and the world. “But we forget: Every revolution ISBN be worth the costs facing professional crit- literary sources. in communication technology—from pa- 9781443426275 ics, who are forced to increasingly compete Harris puts the digital revolution pyrus to the printing press to Twitter—is against “amateurism” for the attention of squarely within the larger history of other as much an opportunity to be drawn away the masses. technological advances that have shaken from something as it is to be drawn toward For the most part, however, Harris’s established social orders to their core, most something.” analysis calls attention to what many of us notably by comparing the emergence of One of the most interesting chapters ap- already know: the digital revolution has ar- the Internet to the appearance of Guten- pears early, and explores the effects of the rived, it is here to stay and it will continue berg’s printing press in the 15th century. digital shift on those who have no memory to shape our lives in unimaginable ways. There is an element of zero-sum think- of life prior to cell phones and social me- Ultimately, The End of Absence pro- ing in Harris’s analysis, where the ben- dia. Harris bemoans the effects of constant poses that removing ourselves from the efits of technology come with inevitable multitasking and how smartphones “ban- grid, even temporarily, can actually help costs to patterns of life previously taken ish the wide-open possibilities of bore- us regain what makes us fundamentally for granted. “The gains the press yielded dom” for huge swathes of society that may human—despite how increasingly difficult are mammoth and essential to our lives,” have never experienced the benefits of an disconnecting may actually be. g Harris writes, who explains the “Guten- unencumbered, wandering mind. berg shift” as a change “so total that it even The author puts himself squarely within Michael Lapointe is a journalist based in became the screen through which we view the critique, using many examples of how Saint John, N.B. 14 anglican journal • april 2015 Helping the poor ‘a gospel mandate’ Continued from p. 1 youth and other groups under-represented needs of one in seven people in Canada in the workplace. who live in poverty.” The anti-poverty plan must not only be The Rev. Laurette Glasgow, the church’s consistent with international human rights special advisor for government relations obligations, but it must “focus on those and a priest in the diocese of Ottawa, at- most in need,” have measurable goals, tar- tended the presentation of the report and gets and timelines as well as a review and expressed support for the campaign, saying accountability process, said the report. The it is “right, smart and needs to be done.” plan must be developed in consultation With a federal election looming this with affected communities and integrated year, every political party platform must with provincial and territorial anti-poverty include a commitment to develop and initiatives, it added. implement a national anti-poverty plan, Meanwhile, in her remarks, Glasgow stressed the report. also said that addressing poverty is a gos- Led by the not-for-profit groups photo: shutterstock pel mandate. “We are accountable, both as Canada Without Poverty and Citizens for Food bank usage increased by 25 per cent following the 2008 recession, says report. individuals and as a society to respond to Public Justice (CPJ), the campaign is sup- those in need with compassion.” ported by over 600 social justice groups. National Child Benefit payments to low- noting that food insecurity among Inuit Glasgow said faith groups, including CPJ is an ecumenical partner of the income families from $3,654 to $5,600 and adults in Nunavut is “shockingly high at 69 the Anglican church, have been involved Anglican Church of Canada. (The Poverty reforming Employment Insurance and per cent or six times higher than the Cana- in providing services to the marginalized in Canada Working Group of the Cana- other income-assistance programs. dian national average.” Overall food bank “because it is part of how we live our faith.” dian Council of Churches’ Commission Noting that at least 250,000 Canadians usage increased by 25 per cent following The report—the result of a four-year on Justice and Peace is also supporting the are homeless and most shelters are at maxi- the economic recession in 2008, it added. consultation with not-for-profit coalitions, report’s release.) mum capacity, Dignity for All said Ottawa Addressing the needs of working faith groups, unions, experts and Canadi- The report identifies six focus areas must develop and implement a national parents, the campaign calls for a universal, ans at large—is a resource that will help for addressing poverty: income security, housing strategy and increase funding publicly funded early childhood education Anglicans “be aware of issues that we hope housing and homelessness, health, food “by no less than $2 billion per year in new and care program. will have good attention during federal security, early childhood education and money” to set it in motion. On the matter of jobs and employment, election 2015, and at anytime, really,” said care, and jobs and employment. The federal government must also de- the campaign recommends that Ottawa set Henriette Thompson, the Anglican Church Key recommendations to address lack velop a national right-to-food policy that national wage standards above the poverty of Canada’s director of public witness for of income security include increasing the will address hunger, said the campaign, line and address unemployment among social and ecological justice. g

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