Page 2 Page 3 Page 6 Page 8 Bishop’s Greeting Pulling together for Christian Meet the Nominees Clergy focus on truth and Unity reconciliation March 2020 PHOTO: ARCHDEACON CHRIS DUNN Nominees Funding fuels Ellwood House for bishop expansion plan announced BY DAVID HUMPHREYS BY LEIGH ANNE WILLIAMS The vision of St. Thomas the Apostle parish in Alta Vista to expand Ellwood Five clergy members have been nominated House came a step closer to realization with to become the 10th bishop of the Diocese a $100,000 funding commitment from the of Ottawa in the Episcopal election to be City of Ottawa. held on March 14, 2020. Their names will Ellwood House is the affordable housing be familiar to many parishioners because project developed 32 years ago through they are all currently serving in the diocese. a partnership with the parish and the The nominees are: Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. Now, the The Ven. Peter John Hobbs, Director of parish and Ellwood House want to add 38 Mission for the Diocese of Ottawa new units to the existing 30. The Ven. Brian Kauk, Area Parish of The new funding will allow Ellwood Mississippi Lake, Archdeacon of Lanark- to complete planning requirements and Arnprior other activities to prepare submissions for The Ven. Kathryn Otley, Territorial capital grants, including Action Ottawa Archdeacon, Carleton Deanery and Canada Mortgage and Housing The Very Rev. Shane Parker, Dean Corporation (CMHC). of Ottawa and Rector of Christ Church “We are working to support the outreach Cathedral mission of St. Thomas and the diocese in The Rev. Mark Whittall, St. Albans developing 38 affordable and accessible Church, Ottawa apartments for seniors in our community,” Details about their nominations and says Janice Horton, chair of the Ellwood ministry experience are included in our House board of directors. feature on page 6. In recognition that the plans are not for Although it is still possible for other a separate building, but an extension of clergy to be nominated right up until the existing building the project has been the day of the election, only these five re-named The Ellwood House Extension. (nominated before the deadline of Jan. Archdeacon Valerie Kerr of the Diocese of Niagara brought stories The Ellwood House Board of Directors, 12) have received a list of questions about and tough questions to the Jan. 29 Bishop’s Clergy Day. The day, who will be managing the entire program their call and ministry from the episcopal whose theme was was “Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenous on completion has taken an active role in its election committee: Ministry,” was attended by 60 priests of this diocese and guests. See story, page 8. development, supported by the diocese and 1. The Diocese, embracing urban and rural St. Thomas the Apostle parish. PHOTO: BARB GagNÉ parishes and ministries, celebrates diver- The Ellwood board sees the project sity and strives to be meaningfully engaged as a further contribution to meeting the with the world God loves. How would you “emergency need” for affordable housing provide spiritual guidance and practical in Ottawa. It will also be a significant assistance to the lay and clerical leadership contribution to the diocese’s current goal of of our diocese as Bishop? creating 125 new affordable housing units 2. The Anglican Church has done a to mark its 125th anniversary next year. lot of work towards reconciliation with The Homelessness and Affordable Indigenous People. How would you further Housing Working Group (HAHWG) is in this work in the Diocese of Ottawa? the process of following up on feedback from 71 parishes that participated in 3. What do you consider to be the most Welcoming Homes —Diocesan Workshop significant challenge facing the Diocese of on Affordable Housing last May. Many Ottawa today, and how would you begin to parishes have signalled their interest in address it if you become Diocesan Bishop? Paddles used to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in supporting the diocese’s campaign in Continued on page 10 Chelsea, Quebec. See story, page 3. various ways. Page 2 • CROSSTALK • March 2020 BISHOP’S GREETING PHOTO: ARCHDEACON CHRIS DUNN I am deeply honoured to have been “sent,” through the power of the Spirit, to serve this Diocese of Ottawa I assume, as I look at the calendar, that this is likely my last the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, article for Crosstalk as your Diocesan Bishop – yikes, that is a and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring lot to absorb for me. My problem is that I am having such greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and difficulty figuring out how to manage my emotions about timid souls who know neither victory or defeat. leaving, how to leave, what to hope for, what to plan, and how to support the bishop who follows to the best of my ability, Bishop Andrew continues, without getting in the way of what is new and exciting. And … God is praying that labourers will go into the fields, most significantly, I am having great difficulty figuring out how for the harvest is great and the labours are few. Our to articulate all of this in written or oral form. So, I have been call is to step forward as leaders committed to a future wracking my brain thinking of the great men and women I Church engaged in the mission of God. … We in the have had the pleasure of meeting, learning from, or reading, to Episcopal [Anglican] Church must raise a loud shout and see if they might say anything helpful. Maybe somebody else respond to God’s prayer, affirming, “Our Church is alive! may have a way of saying what is clamoring around in my head And here I am Lord, send me.” The Rt. Rev. and heart that is clear and linear. John Chapman, To this end, I actually had some luck, and, stumbled upon I am deeply honoured to have been “sent,” through the a quote by Theodore Roosevelt which was cited in one of my power of the Spirit, to serve this Diocese of Ottawa. It has Bishop of Ottawa favourite books written by an Episcopal colleague, the Bishop been my privilege to pray with you, to preach to you, to stand of Texas, Bishop Andrew Doyle. in solidarity with you for those who have been disadvantaged Roosevelt writes (and my apology for the sexist language of from our unjust processes and systems, to lead you as your the day): bishop and chief pastor and most of all … to care for you It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out all and the wonderful clergy of our diocese. Thank you for how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds sharing your lives with me as your Bishop and with Catherine, could have done better. The credit belongs to the man and thank you for your care for us these past many years. who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust Catherine and I plan to retire in the diocese so expect to see and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who us in your pews from time to time. comes short again and again, because there is no effort May God bless you and may God bless the ministry of our without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive diocese. to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at Bishop John STAFF NEWS Celebrating 20 years of preserving our treasures Top - Brian Glenn and Spruce Riordan Left - Dr. Glenn Lock- wood Friends of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa Archives surprised Glenn Lockwood with a gift to mark his 20th anniversary as Diocesan Archivist during their annual general meeting on Nov. 3. Lynn and Brian Glenn were joined by Spruce Riordon to present the Archivist with a plaque thanking him for finding and preserving ar- chival treasures. After thanking them, Lockwood quick- ly turned the group’s attention to Riordan, who had recently stepped down as chair, thanking him for more than 14 years of service to the Friends. March 2020 • CROSSTALK • Page 3 PARISH NEWS Up the creek with a paddle in Chelsea Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity the Council members When Istead was asked chimed in unison: “Which which of the words on the kind?” paddles was the most sig- Since Chelsea residents nificant for her for Christian are blessed with the Gatin- unity, she replied: “I think PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED eau River, Meech Lake and that the most important part the Kingsmere Lake as their of Christian Unity is hope. playground, in any given When each church puts our Demonstrating solidarity basement in the middle of hope in Jesus, we can keep winter one is likely to find our different identities while with the hungry paddle-board paddles, kayak still having the most impor- paddles, rowboat oars, rac- tant thing in common.” By Elizabeth Kent ing canoe paddles, dragon The liturgy for the ecu- A big thank you to all who walked, talked and donated at the boat paddles, racing scull menical service included the Walkathon on Sunday Oct. 6 to demonstrate once again com- oars, canoe paddles for lily- following introduction for munity support for the Centretown Emergency Food Centre on dipping, or any combination the “Prayers of the People”: the corner of Argyle and Bank. This annual community fund- thereof. We cannot face the storms of raiser helps the centre meet the demands of neighbours going When Istead arrived at life alone.