PAGE 2 PAGES 6-7 PAGE 10 Apprenticeship Spotlight shines Holy Land trip program doubles on unsung heroes enlightens priest TheTHE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO AnglicanA SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL www.toronto.anglican.ca FEBRUARY 2020 Logo for Signs of Life, a resource from the Society of St. John the Evangelist. Series explores signs, symbols during Lent THIS Lent, Anglicans across the diocese are invited to explore the signs and symbols at the heart of Christian worship. Signs of Life, a free five-week series from the Society of St. John the Evange- Members of the Mission Action Planning Steering Committee at St. George, Pickering Village, stand beside a paper tree at the back of the church that displays the list, encourages individuals and goals of the process. From left are Brenda Horsford, Janet Tennant, Thourla Moses Moore, the Rev. Susan Spicer, the Rev. Deacon Marilyn Metcalfe and Nigel Harris. groups to explore the riches of Below right: some of the goals. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON the Church’s worship traditions, liturgy and sacraments, as well as the art and architecture of its worship spaces. Participants will Process helps discover the full meaning of these signs, deepen their experience of Christian vocation and be guided toward ongoing conversion. To churches take learn more, download resources or sign up for weekly emails, visit ‘missional stretch’ www.signsoflife.org. Parishes set goals Service based on strengths celebrates BY STUART MANN “She came to a meeting of our neighbourhood, making relation- Anglicans in the diocese are Black Advisory Board and presented it ships with people for the sake of yearning to do this, she says. “We’re JANET Tennant says the diocese’s to us,” recalls Ms. Tennant. “We sharing the gospel. living in a world that can often feel heritage Mission Action Planning process didn’t realize we were going to be Four parishes in the diocese complicated, chaotic and even cruel, has not only helped her church but the first ones using it, but once we have completed the process, with and everybody I meet when work- THE 25th annual diocesan Black revived her faith. “I feel like I’m part heard about it, we thought it was another 12 underway or slated ing with parishes wants deeply Heritage service will take place on of an active Christian community a good idea.” to begin in 2020. Congregational to be able to stretch out with the Feb. 23 at 4:30 p.m. at St. Paul, Bloor instead of just a Christian on my A year later, the church has clear Development has 26 trained volun- compassion, kindness, justice and Street. For 25 years, this service own, out in the world.” goals for both spiritual and numeri- teers to help facilitate the process care that Jesus offers.” has been a source of affirmation for Ms. Tennant is a member of St. cal growth, a greater understand- in the parishes. She says Mission Action Plan- Black members of the Church, with George, Pickering Village in Ajax, ing of its neighbourhood, a deeper Ms. Marshall says Mission Action ning can help parishes do that. liturgical innovation, creativity a church that has struggled over prayer life and a renewed sense Planning has come at the right “No process is perfect, but if a and joy. This year’s preacher will the past few years with declining of purpose. “We’re more aware of time for the diocese. “We’re in a congregation spends some time be the Rev. Canon Stephen Fields, attendance and shrinking finances. where we are being called,” says situation right now where all of and energy in prayer and reflec- the incumbent of Holy Trinity, A little over a year ago, the Ms. Tennant. our churches know that that they tion on themselves and God’s call Thornhill and the founding chair church contacted Janet Marshall, Mission Action Planning (MAP) need to be stretching themselves to them, then we can help them of the Black Anglicans Coordinat- the director of the diocese’s Congre- is a process that helps parishes in mission,” she says. “We need to take the next steps.” ing Committee. It will include a gational Development department. set goals and work toward them imagine creative new ways to share MAP can take three months to combined choir, liturgical dancing Ms. Marshall, who had recently within a defined time period. Work- the gospel with our neighbours, a year to complete, depending on and the traditional procession of started in the job, was launching ing from their greatest strength, to speak the truth of the gospel in how much planning and discern- the flags. All are invited. For more a program called Mission Action churches take a “missional stretch” ways that people hear and draw information, contact blaccangli- Planning. that will connect them to their close.” Continued on Page 8 [email protected]. BISHOPS RING IN NEW YEAR – SEE PAGE 9 2 TheAnglican NEWS February 2020 Diocese doubles youth ministry apprenticeships Program helps parishes start, grow vital ministry BY STUART MANN the usual six. The diocese has also hired two ONE of the diocese’s most successful former graduates of the program, programs – and best kept secrets Cormac Culkeen and Alexandra – is doubling in size. McIntosh, to serve as coordina- Since 2009, 37 people have gone tors. They succeed the program’s through the Youth Ministry Ap- founder, the Rev. Christian Har- prenticeship Program, providing vey, who stepped down in 2019 to outstanding youth ministry in par- become the executive director of ishes across the diocese. Warming Room Community Min- To build on that momentum, istries in Peterborough. the diocese has doubled the pro- The expansion is necessary to gram’s funding, providing training keep up with the demand for trained and mentorship for 12 aspiring youth leaders in the diocese, says youth leaders in 2020, up from Ms. McIntosh, who is also the youth ministry coordinator for York-Credit From left, Alexandra McIntosh, Bishop Jenny Andison and Cormac Culkeen at a recent liturgical training and networking ************************** Valley and a divinity student at Trin- event for youth leaders at Trinity College. PHOTO BY MICHAEL HUDSON THE 2020 OTTAWA REGION ity College. “Churches really want Charity & Not-for-Profit to hire youth ministers, but there ways to talk about Christ. It set me are recommended by their clergy. paying so that the ministry, and the Law Seminar just aren’t any,” she says. “They off to seminary.” The program provides two youth worker’s job, will continue Hosted by: will have postings for months and Parishes and clergy play a key models of apprenticeship, both of uninterrupted. Carters Professional Corporation months, but nobody will apply.” role in the program. The appren- which last for nine months. The Apprentices must be self-mo- DATE: Thursday, February 13, 2020 A youth leader for the past eight ticeships are served in the parishes first, called Job Shadowing, is for tivated and have an openness to TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. years, she says youth ministry is and graduates often stay on to work volunteers in a parish who feel learn and wrestle with a diversity Centurion Conference one of the most effective ways for as youth leaders in those churches. called to youth ministry and want of ideas. Preference will be given and Event Center parishes to share the gospel and Candidates for the program are to work as a youth minister when to those who are from an Anglican 170 Colonnade Road South, Ottawa, Ontario create disciples. “I came to faith often volunteers who are already their apprenticeship is finished. background, but people from other through youth ministry and think involved in youth ministry or feel This is a 10-hour per week, paid denominations are welcome as COST: Early Registration fee is $50.00 per person (plus HST) it’s one of the most organic, natural called to it; in many cases, they position that runs from October well. Upon completing the pro- Includes a continental breakfast and a cold lunch to June. The apprentice will work gram, participants are expected to buffet, as well as electronic seminar handouts ($60.00 after January 30, 2020) with a mentor, who will observe commit at least some of their time Mary G. Griffith B.A., M.B.A., J.D. and participate in their ministry. contributing to youth ministry in TO REGISTER, CALL TOLL FREE 1-877-942-0001 x230 Maclaren Corlett LLP Apprentices will also meet with the diocese for at least one year. FAX 519-942-0300 Barrister& Solicitor (Ontario) 3500 – 2 Bloor St. East, their peers, complete assigned To qualify, parishes must show a EMAIL [email protected] Attorney & Counselor-at-Law (New York) Toronto, ON readings and attend events and bold and creative vision for youth OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE conferences. At the end of the year, M4W 1A8 ministry, a willingness to continue www.carters.ca the program coordinator will help funding youth ministry after the Tel: (416) 361-3094 Brochure, Map & Online Registration Wills, Trusts & Estates, Business, Real Estate the apprentice find a position in nine-month program is over, and available at: Fax: (416) 361-6261 youth ministry in the diocese. to support and care for the youth http://www.carters.ca/index.php?page_id=133 www.maclarencorlett.com E-mail: [email protected] The other apprenticeship model, minister as a member of the par- ************************** called Parish Partnership, is for ish team. parishes that are looking to start Bishop Jenny Andison, the a youth ministry program or to diocese’s link bishop for youth, increase the youth ministry that encourages clergy to recommend YOUR ANGLICAN CEMETERIES & is already happening there.