Crosstalk - May 2016

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BISHOP’S GREETING

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STEWARDSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE

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LISTENING CIRCLES

DIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 2015 A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL

ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF QUEBEC • DIOCÈSE ANGLICAN DE QUÉBEC The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

A Section of the Anglican Journal / May 2016

Churches Commit to Truth and Reconciliation

TRC Call to Action #48

BY ART BABYCH

The Anglican Church of Canada and six other Canadian churches and religious organizations have declared their commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Call to Action #48.

In issuing an ecumenical statement at a news conference on Parliament Hill March 30, representatives acknowledged the failures of their churches and organizations to respect the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples. As well, said the statement, “We acknowledge the harm done and are com-

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(L to R): Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Major Shari Russell, National Bishop Susan Johnson, TRC Commissioner Marie Wilson, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald, the Rev. Karen Horst, Manuela Popovici and the Rt. Rev. Jordan Cantwell. mitted to journeying together towards healing and reconciliation.”

Call to Action #48 is

aimed at implementing the principles, norms and standards of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights

Hugs for Haiti

See STORY, p. 5

PWRDF Youth Council Seeking New Members

St. James, Carleton Place

BY SHEILAGH

BY RONETTE VINES

On March 1, twelve team members from St James, left in the early hours of the morning for their long but exciting trip to Haiti, for one week.

This was the first visit for all, several were sponsors of the children at Centre Vie Orphanage (33 children) since the Earthquake struck in January 12, 2010.

The team has been anxious to visit and assist in any way they could for the past few years. It was hard to believe we actually were there and seeing for ourselves the country and particularly the children and Dieudonne Batraville their Founder and Director of Centre Vie.

of Indigenous Peoples as the framework for reconciliation.

It was the only one of the 94 Calls to Action that chal-

lenged the churches, faith groups and interfaith social justice groups to respond by March 31.

Call to Action #48 “necessitates a fundamental reordering of our relationship, and a significant change in our identity as a country,” said the statement. “It requires us to truly respect Indigenous peoples’ right of self-determination and to acknowledge and respect nation-to-nation relationships based on mutuality and respect.”

Bishop Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, delivered the ecumenical statement on behalf of the group. “The commitment to Call to Action #48 represents a vital step

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Ronette Vines

Members from St. James, Carleton Place, visiting Centre Vie Orphanage in Haiti.

Extra luggage was taken exterior of the school and containing medications, orphanage at Centre Vie, school supplies, soccer balls, re arranging black-boards gifts from sponsors, toiletries, and setting them up in the Equipment for fencing the school rooms permanently. goat farm ie. battery fence The doctor and one of the charger and 200 pairs of eye nurses (who were part of the glasses (for us to set-up an opteam) visited a local hospital tical clinic). in Pierre Payen the first day.

The week went by quickWe Interacted with the ly with helping to paint the See STORY, p. 4

We are youth challenged by our faith, values, and beliefs to create positive transformation in ourselves and in the global community. We value the power of youth and grassroots development in building relationships both locally and globally. We will share the stories of our partners to inspire youth to be leaders, educators and advocates for living justice.

Are you interested in sharing this vision? Then you should consider applying for Youth Council.

Youth Council is a creative group of young adults that meets regularly (twice per year and multiple times by confer-

ence call) to help shape the vision for PWRDF’s justgeneration.ca program.

Youth Council members are given leadership opportunities and are expected to help promote the work of the Primate’s Fund through speaking events, participating in/leading programs (National Youth Project, Ride for Refuge, educational programs, delegations, etc.), writing for the justgeneration.ca website, and creation of new resources.

If you are intrigued by this opportunity, please consider applying! We are currently seeking applications for new members.

To find out more about Youth Council visit justgeneration.ca

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FROM THE BISHOP

Our Sacred Writings: A Continuing Conversation

By The Rt. Rev. John Chapman

lives into and in the Spirit of the living Christ.

Two issues ago, I stated that, Embracing God’s Future (our roadmap for the future) in the Diocese of Ottawa calls us to much. We will be challenged to think differently about how we as communities of faith embrace the mission of God and discern the voice of God in our personal and communal lives. With the “ups and downs” this might cause in our lives, it is important for us to stay grounded in our core teachings; to engage those activities that keep us rooted in Jesus. To this end I would suggest that the only way for us to truly stay rooted is through faithful and regular reading and study of the sacred scriptures, the Bible. Over the next couple of issues, I will draw from a portion of an unpublished work of mine that discusses the Bible with the hope that it might become more accessible to people of faith or people who long for faith.

We enjoy the vantage point of living with Paul through his letters as he experiences his Christian journey. One of the distinct features of the Christian scriptures, the New Testament, is that all but five of the twenty-seven books are in the form of a letter. Paul set the tone, and all other non-Pauline letters are based upon his example (some even used his name in order to lend authority to the words).

Today’s submission continues with a very brief overview of Paul’s letters (epistles).

My hope and prayer is that these brief comments might encourage you take more time in study and prayer over our sacred story – the stories of God in relation to God’s people; and particularly today, the letters of Paul to the Christian Church.

The Pauline Epistles Paul has certainly impacted all Christians in one form or another. For some, he is abrasive, opinionated and forceful. For others he provides comforting clarity and focus. For still others he presents a systematic theology and experience of Jesus.

May I suggest that perhaps all of these descriptions might be true. Paul, at the end of the day is a lot like us.

If one were to work through his letters from earliest to most recent, we discover a follower of Jesus piecing together his experience and understanding of Jesus as he lives his life. In other words, his “theology” evolves as he

From a practical point of view, Paul adhered to a style of writing that contained many of the Greco-Roman conventions of the time.¹ For example, the standard form for this type of epistle would include:² (i) the name of the sender, (ii) the name of the recipient, (iii) a greeting, (iv) a closing prayer.

Paul adopts this pattern in all of his letters. He identifies himself as “Paul, Apostle of our Lord Jesus Christ”; he identifies the recipient (Corinth, Romans etc.), a greeting is offered in the name of the Saviour, and Paul concludes his correspondence with a prayer for the community or the situation in question.

The organization of these letters follows the guidelines of the Greek and Latin rhetorical handbooks concerning the creation of a persuasive discourse. While embodying the highest standards of rhetoric and avoiding slavish conformity to standard formulas, these letters are creative vehicles of persuasion that would have been easily understood by first century readers and hearers. For example, the introductory section of Paul functions as the exordium, the classical opening that establishes rapport with the audience

and establishes the issue to be discussed; second, the narratio, or narration of the events relevant to the issue; third, a propostio, a formal statement outlining the main points of agreement and disagreement......

The main body of Paul’s letters consist of a series of well organized proofs that deal with the theological, ethical and organizational issues of the churches. The form of argument is heavily Jewish in its orientation, using scriptural examples and quotations.

Common experiences and beliefs within the Christian community are used to support certain forms of belief and practise e.g.

2 Thess. 2: 3-12; 2: 13-3:5 contain two proofs concerning the issue of the second coming of Christ ...

The most elaborate proofs are to be found in the letter to the Romans.³ Originally, these letters were not used beyond the specific community to which they were written. However, by around 90 CE it became apparent that Paul’s letters had achieved a “global” notoriety and became common reading in an ever-widening circle of churches. Paul’s inclusive understanding of Christ’s ministry encouraged this reality. Paul assumed in all that he wrote, that Jesus most certainly did not come into this world for the sole benefit of the Hebrew people. Rather, Christ’s saving ministry was directed to ALL people throughout the world. This primary belief was exemplified through Paul’s ministry. He travelled constantly, convincing any who would care to listen that Jesus was their Lord and Saviour.

Paul’s letters also give us a clear indication that very soon after the Pentecost experience, Christian people began to organize themselves into communities or churches. The letter to the Galatians, about which I will say more later, was believed to have been written as early

¹ David M. Hay (ed.), Pauline Theology Volume II, (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1993), page 32 ² Ibid, page 1120 ³ Ibid, page 1122 - 1123

as 50 CE, and it was indeed written to the churches in Galatia; that is, the Christian people who gathered for public prayers and Eucharist. Paul’s letters would have been read aloud in the context of these worship gatherings. Silent reading was not really practised in these early days.

Remember, during Paul’s letter writing period, the Gospels had not yet appeared in written form.

They were not necessary - the story was fresh and vibrant in the minds and hearts of the leaders and people. But, an appropriate understanding of the Gospel stories, and the appropriate attitude and behaviour that must follow the acceptance of these stories, did need to

be clarified. Paul’s letters were appropriate for this task - so appropriate, that others began to imitate the practice. In fact, almost all of the apostolic teaching of those early days may be found in the letter writing of our earliest Christian ancestors e.g. Timothy, Jude, Peter, James, Clement, Justin and others. Paul, probably without intent, established the model by which Christian teaching, behaviour, belief and organization would be articulated to this young, yet vibrant church – the elect, as Paul would see it. You and me, the baptised! † John

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NEWS

Women’s Conference with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, Nov. 5-18 Delegates to the 2016 Jerusalem Women’s Conference gathered on Sat. April 2 for a one day retreat at Trinity Church, Bank St. It was the first time the delegation gathered since the disappointing postponement of the trip last Nov. At that time, travel to the many Diocesan parishes and ministries was very difficult and safety could not be assured, so Archbishop Dawani asked the group to re-schedule.

Now, the flights are rebooked, The Ven. John Bridges has bravely said he will guide us once again and the itinerary is unfolding with visits to different parishes and ministries across the Diocese. Sadly two delegates - Melody Praine and Arlene Armstrong - are unable to attend with the change in dates. We are very pleased however the next two women on the waiting list, Lori Marsh, St. Marin’s, Ottawa and Shirley Brathwaite, St. Stephen’s, Ottawa are able to join us and they will each add much to the Conference.

Catherine Chapman thanked the delegates for their incredible patience and dedication as this was

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Susan Lomas

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Jerusalem Women’s Conference Delegates, gathered at Trinity, Bank Street, in preparation for their conference.

Catherine Chapman welcoming the newest delegates to the Jerusalem Women’s Conference; Shirley Brathwaite and Lori Marsh. the second postponement of the trip. The noise volume in the room was incredibly high as delegates were re-acquainted and there was much laughter and conver-

sation. Please continue to uphold the delegates of the Women’s Conference in your prayers and check the Diocesan website for further details.

By the Grace of God

Nigel Shaw Will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Bishops in the Anglican Communion of Christ’s One , Holy, and Apostolic Church Saturday, May 28 2pm Christ Church Cathedral (414 Sparks St) Your presence and prayers are invited.

Clergy are invited to vest (red) An informal reception will follow.

Dress Military: 1A, with medals Civilians: Business Attire

Anglican, Lutheran Parishes Merge

By Anglican Journal Two Mississauga, Ont., congregations—one Anglican and the other Lutheran—are now officially merged after a ceremony earlier this year.

On February 28, Bishop Philip Poole, area bishop of York-Credit Valley, and Bishop Michael Pryse, of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), signed an agreement merging the former Peace Lutheran Church with the former Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit, both of Mississauga. The merged church, called the Church of the Holy Spirit of Peace, will see members of both congregations worship together in the building of the former Church of the Holy Spirit.

The merger arose out of a situation created when Peace Lutheran Church, which had rented its space from a shopping mall for 37 years, was told its lease would not be renewed and that it had six

months to leave the premises.

The Rev. Susan Climo, the church’s pastor, approached Anglican churches in the area, and eventually learned that the Church of the Holy Spirit was facing financial difficulties. She began discussing a merger with the incumbent of that church, the Rev. Judith Alltree.

The two congregations began to discuss a full merger; vestries of both churches voted to approve the proposal in February 2015. Alltree had in the meantime left to become director of the Missions to Seafarers for Southern Ontario, and Climo was named interim priest-in-charge when the two congregations began to worship together last summer.

At this February’s ceremony, Climo was officially installed as incumbent pastor of the merged church.

The Anglican Church of Canada and ELCIC have enjoyed a full communion relationship since 2001.

The Anglican

Rupert’s Land Names Urban Indigenous Ministry Developer

By Anglican Journal An Anglican priest and program coordinator for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has been named to the newly created role of urban Indigenous ministry developer (UIMD) for the diocese of Rupert’s Land.

“After many months of discernment, Bishop Donald Phillips is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Solomon to the new position of Urban Indigenous Ministry Developer,” the diocese announced March 4, 2016. “This appointment is the culmination of much hard work by the UIMD working group,

with input from the Rupert’s Land Indigenous Circle and a confirmation and blessing by members of the Elders’ Circle.”

Solomon, of Norway House Cree First Nation in Manitoba, will start his new role May 1. Previously, Solomon worked as Indigenous neighbours coordinator for MCC, a Mennonite relief organization.

As UIMD, Solomon will be tasked with developing a ministry for Indigenous people in the diocese, focusing on residents and visitors to Winnipeg..

Rupert’s Land News

Correction The April Issue of Crosstalk indicated that the Rt. Rev. Daniel Torto was visiting Canada from the Diocese of Ghana. Bishop Torto is in fact from the Diocese of Accra, within the country of Ghana.

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PARISH NEWS

Building Church in Easter Sunrise Service Student Internships

By Erica Howes, Communications Intern, St. Alban’s The most influential internship I’ve done was at a church. In some social settings, it gets some weird looks.

What exactly did you do?

Does this mean you are super religious? Or others would feel more comfortable sharing their faith, while others wouldn’t know what to say.

But usually, it opens a dialogue to talking about what it means to be a communications intern at a church. At the beginning of the year, I also had no idea what that meant.

Every church carries hundreds of stories. This year, I’ve had the privilege of telling some of St. Albans stories as its communications intern through the student internship program.

As a journalism student, combining my professional communication and writing skills with messages of faith was interesting. When I’ve been taught how to be a journalist in a secular setting without imposing personal views into the story, suddenly having free reign over how to effectively spread the messages of the church became an exciting opportunity and challenge.

Throughout the year, I wrote articles for Crosstalk and local community papers in Ottawa. I helped with social media by promoting events and created a video on our student and young adults group. I created a blog series called St. Al’s stories where every week I post a profile of a parishioner on how they found the church and why they stayed. The intern group also met every other week with Rev. Mark Whittall for spiritual development, which often led to great intellectual conversations and updates on our internship work.

I’ve done my fair share of internships through school, but this communications internship was very different. The St. Albans community has an unrelenting gift of making people feel important. It came up time and time again in interviews with parishioners for various stories, and so many people struggled with defining what

“The most influential internship I’ve done was at a church.”

it was that made them come back to St. Albans after that first Sunday. When you walk through the church doors, people make you feel valued and playing a more active role this year through the internship made that even more clear to me. My articles have been cut out of the newspaper and taped onto a wall at the back of the church. I’ve received so much feedback for every story or initiative I take on relating to communications. And for the St. Al’s stories blog series there were numerous people enthusiastic to share their story with me and have it written up.

How to get young people coming to church is a common discussion and dilemma among churches today. But St. Albans doesn’t have that problem because its target audience is students and it focuses on approaching ministry and Christian outreach in different engaging ways for young people. Having a paid student internship program is telling to a lot of things. It shows the church appreciates and sees worth in investing in the work and talents of young parishioners. It recognizes that student leaders are essential in church development, and that feeling of being valued and feeling of contributing to a bigger cause is priceless.

The most influential internship I’ve done professionally and personally was at a church. It may get some weird looks, but it starts a conversation.

I may end up in a very secular workplace or maybe won’t work directly in the church again, but my experience as a St. Albans intern where I felt valued, self-worth and a sense of belonging, is something I’ll take with me everywhere.

By Meg Colbourn Bill Helmer officiated at St Mary’s Easter Sunrise Service with a morning prayer service at Old St Mary’s, Dunrobin. The service was at 6:30 am on Easter morning, 2016, with a gorgeous sunrise over the river as the service was ending. Over 20 people

attended. Richard Colbourn made and tended to the bonfire. After the sunrise service, everyone went back to New St Mary’s for a continental breakfast. Following that, we had our regular 9:00am service. It was a wonderful morning!

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Members of St. Mary’s, Dunrobin, celebrating Easter with the sunrise.

Hugs for Haiti...

- Continued from page 1 children, giving them their gifts and messages from their sponsors, who were not able to come along.

Attending church with them on Sunday, which for all of us was a very special time, walking up the hill to the church holding the hand of a child on either side of us and sitting with them in the pews, snuggled up closely to each other. The feeling of being loved was overwhelming — brought tears to many an eye that morning and the day we departed for home!

The Team visited the Goat Farm a project that is in progress of being established to help the future of the children’s education & living expenses. Dieudonne is optimistic this will develop and help sustain the Orphanage in the future.

Other areas we visited were agriculture and irrigation had been developed to grow vegetables and rice and

corn etc. (Dieudonne has had a hand in instigating many of these improvements, she is an amazing woman.)

A optical clinic was set up in conjunction with a health clinic, Dieudonne began this health clinic two years ago at a small town called Gracette, which for many was a an experience on its own. Language is a barrier and Creole is mainly spoken in Haiti, although fortunately there were some of the team who spoke French and one on our team who could speak Creole.

It is obvious people in Haiti struggle to survive; education is so important for them to make steps in the right direction. The Haitian people we met were warm and welcoming.

The Team felt so blessed to have had the opportunity to support and represent St. James Church on this journey of Fellowship, Love & Hope.

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NEWS Churches Commit to Truth and Reconciliation...

- Continued from page 1 forward for the church,” he said. “If it lives into, embodies and follows the Call, it will bring a transformation in the relationship with Indigenous peoples and within the church.”

What the church is saying (by affirming the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples), said MacDonald, is that “it will never again partner with cultural genocide.” In implementing the Call in its life and ways, the church promises “not to be a part of such a thing in the future,” he added.

TRC Commissioner Marie Wilson responded to the statement on behalf of the three-member commission headed by Justice Murray Sinclair.

She noted that other churches and faith organization that were not involved in the residential school system have also supported the Call to Action #48.

“This ‘coming forward’ of this community of faith is extremely important,” she

said. “I think that people are standing together to speak to their pledge to keep reconciliation as a ‘going forward’ phase and not a ‘moment in time.’ ” Wilson said the commission drafted the 94 Calls to Action in response to the 7,000 people who spoke to the commission during its hearings. “We did not issue them to make people feel comfortable or invite them into a process of reconciliation that would amount to a kinder, gentler form of assimilation,” she said. And they were referred to as Calls to Action “because we didn’t want them to seem optional,” Sinclair added. “We wanted them to sound imperative.”

On behalf of the TRC commissioners, Wilson acknowledged “the support and work” of the churches and other religious organizations, and pledged “on behalf of survivors, to continue to hold the faith communities to account to do what they say they are going to do.”

Also at the news conference were the Rt. Rev. Jordan Cantwell, moderator, United Church of Canada; the Rev. Karen Horst, moderator, Presbyterian Church in Canada; National Bishop Susan Johnson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada; Manuela Popovici, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers); and Major Shari Russell, representing the Salvation Army.

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, attended the news conference as an observer.

The Christian Reformed Church in North America also signed the ecumenical statement but was not at the news conference.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and other Catholic organizations jointly released their statement on Call to Action #48 March 29.

Originally published for the Anglican Journal, For the more about the TRC, visit www.anglicanjournal.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR All along I thought St. Julian was male. Imagine my surprise when I read the Venerable Mary Ellen Berry’s write up of the Julian Festival in West Ottawa celebrating St. Julian’s Feast Day which is May 8. Yes, St. Julian of Norwich was a woman and, like many do, I took it for granted that she was a he. I appreciate the lesson, Mary Ellen, and thank you so much. But why should this concern me ?

The following words with photos will explain.

My Great, Great Grandfather, Joseph Short, married Hannah Balm, of Shoscombe, at St. Julian’s Church of England, Wellow, Somerset on October 29, 1827. 182 years later, my son, Thom, and I visited St. Julian’s, then lunched at nearby Shoscombe, Hannah Balm’s home village.

As luck would have it, St. Julian’s was dressed up for a wedding with the pews adorned with white bows.

Thom and I wandered around while the organist practiced. I thought I recognized the music when, of a sudden, a beautiful, hidden voice from behind the chan-

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Bob and Thom Short

St. Julian’s, Wellow.

cel began to sing, Handel’s Ombra mai fu. Thom and I froze in our tracks, spellbound ! I readily admit that my eyes filled with tears as I thought of my ancestors and their wedding day and I was so happy to have had that experience at St. Julian’s, Wellow. Thom came back down from heaven and said, and I quote: “Wow” !

Reality came quickly upon

us then, when the Rector appeared and asked us to move our car as the wedding party had arrived and needed the space. Oddly, the wedding was between an American and a Brit.

Thanks, Bob Short, of Saint Bartholomew’s, New Edinburgh, Ottawa.

Hoping to Fund Ghana Micro-Loan Project

By Anglican Journal The diocese of Niagara is hoping to raise money to fund a $20,000 micro-loan project in Ghana this spring, says Bishop Michael Bird.

Bird says he’s hoping to be able to hand a cheque to Bishop Kobina Cyril Ben Smith, of Assante-Mampong diocese in the West African country, when he travels to Ghana in May. The idea is that the diocese of Niagara would allow its Ghanaian counterpart to establish the Assante-Mampong microloans project, an initiative for providing small amounts of money to people in the diocese to allow them to create small businesses and become more self-reliant.

“I know that ministry in

Africa has a special place in the hearts of many of the people in our diocese,” Bird says. “This project will give us a chance to make an incredible difference in the lives of struggling people in that part of the world.”

Bird will visit Ghana with his wife, Susan, in May for the Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue, a meeting of 26 bishops from Canada, Africa and a few other regions intended to help Anglicans across the Communion overcome their differences.

Bird’s visit to Ghana follows a visit by Smith to the diocese of Niagara last summer.

Niagara Anglican

Anglicans Fund Burundi Maternity Ward Improvements

By Anglican Journal A Burundi hospital will be growing and upgrading, thanks to funds raised by the diocese of Edmonton, says the Rev. John Gee, the diocese’s community development facilitator.

In late February, the diocese presented a cheque for $47,450 to The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) to pay for renovation and expansion of the maternity ward at the hospital in the diocese of Buyé in Burundi, Gee says.

“Like most of the infrastructure in Burundi, the hospital has not been kept up to date because of the disruption from the lengthy civil war that ended in 2005,” he says. “As a result, the maternity ward is tremendously

overcrowded. Rooms designed to hold four beds now contain 10.” The ward is also plagued with cracked walls, a leaky roof and an operating room that poses an increased risk of infection to patients because of its closeness to the rest of the unit.

The hospital was built in the 1940’s, when the area’s population was much smaller. Currently, some 5,400 women give birth in it each year, he says.

The money donated by the diocese of Edmonton, he said, will allow the hospital to double the size of the maternity ward, from three rooms to six, add another delivery room, repair the walls, ceiling and roof, and make several other improvements.

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STEWARDSHIP

Stewardship: A Way of Life

By Jane Scanlon, Stewardship Development Officer Following on the success of two stewardship cafes, the stewardship section of the diocesan website has been updated to help you to introduce the “Way of Life” toolkit and resources to your congregation. Way of Life includes year-round stewardship ideas with an annual financial stewardship focus in the fall as well as legacy and planned giving information.

ship timeline, bulletin inserts, an outline for preparing a narrative budget, and customizable templates for developing a stewardship package based on your narrative budget.

The stewardship templates are designed to be customized for your congregation and to help you develop a stewardship package, based on your narrative budget, to use as your primary communications tool during your annual financial stewardship focus. The booklet in the Way of Life Stewardship package is also helpful for inTools and Templates troducing newcomers to the mission and ministry of your A variety of tools are church. available to help you build The customizable stewthe ministry of stewardship ardship package templates into your parish’s culture. include: introduction letter, Featured are ideas for yearhow to make your commitround stewardship, a sample Anglican GIFT GRANTS Ad:Layout 2 7/25/14 1:37 PM Page ment guidelines, offering stewardship plan, a steward-

commitment form, time & talent offering commitment form, questions and answers, stewardship booklet, bookmark, outside envelope and return envelope. The customizable Legacy giving booklet and brochure are options for inclusion in this package. The sample stewardship plan in this section of the site outlines how the stewardship package and your annual financial stewardship can work together.

Six bulletin inserts with Gospel reflections and questions are part of this plan.

Way of Life Stewardship Resources and Links

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Although we are accustomed to thinking of stewardship in terms of an annual financial stewardship

OUR IM IS TO SUPPORT VIBRANT MINISTRIES

GIFT Grants Committee is now accepting applications.

It is vital that we work together to grow stronger. The Diocese of Ottawa aims to strengthen our parishes, with their partners, as they start up new projects or enhance existing ones consistent with a GIFT Case for Support. All parishes in the Diocese of Ottawa are eligible to apply for GIFT funding.

Visit the GIFT website at growinginfaithtogether.ca for more information about the granting process and for the following documents: • • • •

Grant Application Grant Committee Policies Grant Application Evaluation Sheet FAQs

campaign that happens once a year, stewardship is not an annual event; instead, it is what we do with all that God has given us, all the time. The resources in this section move stewardship beyond being an annual occurrence. These resources include a link to a year-round stewardship calendar. Each month the church season is explained, and a theme is identified around which individual and congregational activities might take place in five categories: Spiritual Growth, Ministry Spotlight, Financial Health, Outside Ourselves and God’s Creation.

Other resources available are: information about electronic giving options, ideas for promoting pre-authorized giving to your congregation, stewardship best practices, ideas for talking about God and money, engaging volunteers in stewardship ministry, generational stewardship and a stewardship bibliography.

This section of the site features many excellent stewardship links on a variety of topics including: The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter, 50 Ideas to Revitalize Your Congregation and EDGE – a living web of new and renewing ministries.

Way of Life Legacy Giving Resources Legacy giving is one way in which each of us has the opportunity to participate, either now or in the future, in seeing our dreams for our church come to fruition, over

the long term, through sharing the gifts God has given us.

Legacy giving is not separate from Christian stewardship; rather it is an important part of it. When you make a legacy gift, it refers to gifts made from assets accumulated during your lifetime. Often these gifts are bequests in a will and are part of an overall estate plan, but many people use legacy gift planning approaches to make a gift now.

This section of the site includes descriptions of all of the legacy gift planning vehicles as well as resources for introducing legacy and planned giving to your congregation, ideas for promoting bequests and customizable templates for memorial giving.

Visit www.ottawa.anglican.ca.

You will find the stewardship section under the heading of “parishes” on the main page of the diocesan site.

Please contact Jane Scanlon if you have any questions about stewardship, or if you would like to request a stewardship consultation for your congregation.

(613)-232-7124, ext. 225 or jane-scanlon@ottawa.anglican.ca

Deadlines for submissions for 2015 are: • January 31 • May 31 • October 31 For more information, please reach Andy Moody, Chair, GIFT Grants Committee at gift@growinginfaithtogether.ca

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PARISH NEWS

Listening Circles at St. Margaret’s

By Kitty Cocks and Gwynneth Evans The words alone, uttered quietly and with sincerity, express the sharing which took place at St. Margaret’s during 4 weeks in Lent.

Our four evenings together was an experience which allowed all of us to listen, to try to fathom and to hear the words of four sets of indigenous elders, as they told their stories. Then there was an opportunity for us to respond, in our own way, as we passed the “speaker’s stick or talking stick” one to the other, around the circle.

The atmosphere was respectful and peaceful; it reminded one of the prayer: “When two or three are gathered together, Thou wilt grant their request.” We arrived from different parishes around Ottawa and we came to know one another better.

Larry Langlois was the first speaker, a member of the Huron/Wendat Nation. Larry is on the staff of Centre 454. He guided us through his engagement of understanding his indigenous roots to becoming an elder.

Larry shared and performed the sacred ritual of smudging with each of us, using the sage and eagle feather from

photo:

Rev. Rhondda McKay

Participants at the Lenten Listening Circles at St. Margaret’s, Vanier. his medicine bundle.

Audrey Lawrence is of Cree and Inuit background from Labrador. She has participated actively in national, provincial and local communities in her moves across Canada, as a member of a military family. Her presentation concentrated on bringing an awareness and understanding of ‘cultural safety’, at the heart of reconciliation.

Audrey serves on the Diocesan Council.

Margaret Lemaire was born on the eastern shore of James Bay in a Cree village, to which she returns regularly. Margaret was sent away to school, and faced difficul-

ties, but her band, her village and her own family gave her the support and strength she needed. For 30 years, Margaret, her husband and her family lived in New Brunswick where they were very active in supporting the local Indigenous Peoples. Margaret emphasized the role that faith had played in her life.

Irene Barbeau was born south of Margaret’s village.

Her father was ordained and she travelled with him and the family to different villages outside the Cree territory, including parishes in Ontario, where the tribe and language were different. Irene was keen to learn and to be edu-

cated.

Aigah Attagutsiak, Ernie Kudlos and John Angnaluak are Inuit members of St. Margaret’s. Aigah spoke of her life as a child in Arctic Bay: the skills she learned, the games she played and the food, shelter, clothing and toys of her daily life.

Ernie Kudlos, as a young man, learnt how to hunt and fish, living many days away out on the land, far from other habitation and his home in Pond Inlet. He learned to trap, hunt and fish from his father, and share the food amongst his community. Ernie is also a drummer, singer and dancer and he performed for us.

John comes from the Western Arctic. He too spent his early life on the land. Johnny, as he is affectionately called, has lived in the south for many years.

The words of each speaker were quiet but powerful.

And the listeners followed the leaders, paying attention to the stories shared among the 30 participants. St Margaret’s welcomed us and shared refreshments and hospitality each evening. The bannock and cedar tea were wonderful.

Several years ago, we sis-

ters read an article by Deane Zeeman in Crosstalk, entitled: “Who is our neighbour?” From that article we were introduced to the Chain Link annual weekend conference organized by Kairos and its partners. At these events, we spent time with Indigenous elders and learned their stories. The Lenten listening circle has been an extension of the sharing and exchange of the Chain Link experience and the activities around the completion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in June.

There are many ways in our area to become more familiar with Indigenous Peoples. As starters, you might like to visit the Kairos website at https://www. kairoscanada.org; the Circle of All Nations website at www.circleofallnations.ca or sign up for an Indigenous Walk with Jaime Koebel at: http://indigenouswalks.com/.

At the national level, our Anglican website is active http://www. anglican.ca/tr/ and groups of Canadians have joined forces at: Canadians for a New Partnership: http://www.cfnp.ca/ and Nation to Nation: Designing a Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation, a symposium held at Hart House: http://harthouse.ca/events/ walter-gordon-symposium-onpublic-policy/

Sing We Merrily: 1000 Years of English Church Music

By Margret Brady Nankivell Under the direction of music director Kirkland Adsett, the combined choirs of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in the Glebe are planning a joyful journey of song across a millennium of English church music. Beginning with Gregorian chants, the May 15 Sunday afternoon concert will follow the development of sacred music to present times. Starting at 2pm, it will be presented on a freewill offering basis.

Adsett says his inspiration for the concert’s theme came from a Christmas gift in the form of a book from the men of the choir. Titled O Sing Unto the Lord by Andrew Gant, it lays out the history of church music in England through colourful stories of individual composers. “It’s my hope that in presenting one thousand years of Eng-

lish church music we will both entertain and educate,” Adsett says.

Rev. Canon James Beall, who sang as a boy chorister at St. Matthew’s and is an honourary assistant at the Church of St. Barnabas, Apostle & Martyr, will explain the context of the pieces selected and how English sacred music evolved. Multitalented Scott Bradford, formerly director of music of St. James the Apostle in Montreal, will be the organist.

Selections include “Pater Noster”, a simple evocative Gregorian chant and other Latin pieces such as “Pange Lingua”, “Sancte Dei Pretiose” and “Angelus ad Virginem”. Particularly stunning will be “Salve Regina”, a processional chant that was sung by many monastic orders.

The concert includes “If ye love me” by Thomas Tallis (1505-1585), considered one

of England’s greatest choral composers. Tallis composed works for Henry VIII and his children and is one of several composers associated with the English monarchs’ Chapel Royal. And like fellow composer William Byrd (1540-1623), whose “Haec Dies” is on the program, Tallis was an “unreformed Roman Catholic” who managed to survive the religious turmoil of the Tudor period.

Byrd’s Catholicism put him at considerable risk because of links with known seditionists, but he was much admired by Elizabeth, a music lover and keyboard player.

He helped keep the tradition of Latin music alive in England. One of the concert highlights will be “This is the Record of John” by Byrd’s contemporary Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625), pianist Glenn Gould’s favourite composer.

Other Chapel Royal musicians whose works will be sung at the concert include Henry Purcell (1659-1695) and Thomas Attwood (17651838).

Purcell was considered one of the greatest English composers of all time and was remarkably versatile and prolific. A prodigy, his earliest known piece was an ode written for the King Charles II’s birthday in 1670. “Thou knowest, Lord”, which our choirs will sing, has been sung at British state funerals since Purcell’s death.

Purcell influenced 20th century composer Benjamin Britten (1913-76) whose children’s opera Noye’s Fludde was presented last year at St. Matthew’s. Britten’s uplifting “Jubilate in C” I will be on the program as will the rousing “Let All the World”

by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958).

Organ pieces will include the regal “Agincourt Hymn” by John Dunstable (1390-1453) and “Rhapsody for organ No. 3 (in C sharp minor)” by leading British composer Herbert Howells (1892-1983). Howells’s organ work was composed during a German Zeppelin raid on York during the First World War. It was dedicated to Edward Bairstow (1874-1946) whose “Lamentation” will be heard at this concert.

The concert will conclude with the stirring “Sing We Merrily” by Sidney Campbell (1909-74), which suggested the name for this concert.

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Prayer Matters Does it matter that I prepare ahead of time to lead the Prayers of the People?

By Paul Dumbrille, Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Representative Does it matter that I prepare ahead of time to lead the Prayers of the People?

Yes, I believe it does. It matters that the person who leads the prayers has an understanding of the purpose of the prayers, their place in the liturgy and the role of the Intercessor.

In a previous article of Prayer Matters, I wrote that Intercession is a relationship in which we share our concerns with each other and with God. It is appropriate that we should hold before God those people and situations in need of prayer. The Intercessory prayers should focus on God’s reconciling, transforming, and healing love. The Prayers of the People are the prayers offered as a Christian community. The worshipping community’s prayers are an expression of our belief that people, and the circumstances in the world that affect the human family, can be touched and changed through Jesus Christ and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. The prayers are given shape both by our awareness of human

need and the Gospel vision of God’s Kingdom.

The Prayers of the People Gathered In acting as an Intercessor in public worship one is bringing before God the prayers of the people gathered together. Ideally, the Intercessor expresses or vocalizes the prayers that the people have presented to him/her to offer on their behalf. The challenge facing parishes is to find ways in which the Intercessor can truly act as the gatherer of prayers and the encourager for others in the congregation to express the prayers that are in their hearts.

The Prayers of the People Are: An expression of what we are concerned about; what we are excited about; of our joys and of thanksgivings; about the world in which we live; about the concerns for the whole human family both local and wider church concerns; brief, but clear;

intended to challenge people to continue to pray about issues on their own; and a response to the church season and theme for the day.

The Prayers of the People Are Not: A sermon; long; the announcements; an occasion for promoting a personal point of view on issues; or a monologue in which the people have no part.

Preparing the Prayers When preparing, the leader should pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, remembering that prayer is a gift from God. St. Paul says, “The spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.

And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” (Romans 8:26-27 NRSV). Prayer is more than what we do; it is what God does through us.

When preparing: the bulletin should be checked; the order of service read; the appointed Scripture readings read, and the prayer focus they suggest, noted.

The intercession format for the day needs to be chosen.

Often churches use different formats each week with seasonal emphasis appropriate to the occasion. Individual

parishes have different ways of encouraging parishioners to include particular prayer requests into the Intercessions. In some congregations, before the worship service begins, people are invited to indicate a name or situation for which they want prayers in an Intercession Book that is placed near the entrance to the worship space. The Intercessor expresses these needs when offering the Prayers of the People.

Various formats can be used. If special prayers have been prepared, or adaptations of the chosen form used, including the parish, diocesan, and world-wide Anglican cycle of prayer, they should be written out ahead of time. This will help to keep the prayers an appropriate length as well as avoid any embarrassing lapses of memory or confusion. The prayers can creative, and include current events, local, national, and international.

Both thanksgivings, as well as petitions should be included.

There is sometimes a tendency to focus on prayers for local concerns and the healing of the sick. It is important to look beyond the immediate local concerns and pray for our political leaders, for business people, teachers, scientists etc., whose decisions affect the whole human family.

Leading the Prayers

It is important that the congregation understand that the Prayers of the People truly come from all of the people. Therefore, if practical, the Intercessor can lead from the midst of the people gathered. However, as with the Scripture Readings, it is very important the prayers be heard by the whole congregation. If a microphone is necessary to accomplish this, it should be used. The place from which the Prayers are led would be selected with this in mind.

When introducing the Prayers of the People it should be made clear to the congregation what the expected response to each petition is. In order to reinforce this, the Intercessor can introduce and join in the response. The response could also be printed in the bulletin or projected on a screen.

During the Prayers, members of the congregation should be given the opportunity to express their concerns, and the intercessor should make space and time for them to articulate their cares and joys, either aloud or in silence.

Let God Work Leading the Prayers of the People is a privilege and a responsibility. Be assured that, having been prepared well, God will hear the prayers and honour all that has been offered.

PARISH NEWS

A Celebration of Ministry

By Stephanie Boyd, Diocesan Communication Officer and Crosstalk Editor On Wednesday, March 23, folks from around the Dicoese gathered at St. Matthew’s in the Glebe to celebrate the ministry of Rev. Canon Pat Johnston.

Many people from her former parishes and throughout the Diocese came together to give thanks for the various ministries that Rev. Canon Pat Johnston provided throughout our Diocese and to wish her all the best as she retires from active ministry.

Bishop John Chapman, Bishop Peter Coffin, and

photo: Ian

Glen

Rev. Canon Pat Johnston Pat with Kevin Atkins, a parishioner and active volunteer at St. Matthew’s.

Bishop John Baycroft were ecutive Archdeacon in the all in attendance and shared Synod Office, there are many their stories of time spent wonderful stories to share of working with Pat; from her Pat’s ministry. ordination to her time as Ex-

photo:

Stephanie Boyd

A Celebration of Ministry: The Rt. Rev. John Baycroft sharing his memories of working with the Rev. Canon Pat Johnston, as she retires from active ministry.

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LIFELONG FORMATION

Diocesan Youth Conference

By Nora Joyner, Intern, Anglican Diocese of Ottawa’s Youth Internship Program The Diocesan Youth Conference, which will take place at Christie Lake Camp over the May long weekend, is already building up excitement and spirit with the youth attending. In February, St. Alban’s Church hosted a preDYC worship service that was a great success. Serving as a preview of sorts for the camp in June, the night featured live music from St. Albans’ worship band, led

by Zach Ingles, and was a collaborative effort between people attending and assist-

ing with the conference.

Titled DYC 2+, the theme of the conference is the incredible things that can happen when people come together, wherever they are in their faith journey. The name comes from Matthew 18:20: “Where two or three are gathered, there I am also.”

This was also the theme of the night’s sermon, delivered

by Rev. Patrick Stephens.

The service also included prayer; a game, led by Jordan Sandrock and Krista Hum; and an introduction, led by Ashley Russell, to the type of music sung in the Taizé community, which is an ecumeni-

Diocesan Youth Internship

By Nora Joyner, Intern, Anglican Diocese of Ottawa’s Youth Internship Program Jordan Sandrock is an Intern with the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa’s Youth Internship Program; working in communications, as well as event organization and social media. They are placed at the diocesan office, where they help organize events coming before the Diocesan Youth Conference and CLAY. They are also managing the social media accounts

cal monastic order located in France. Russell, who has visited the monastery herself, spoke about the Taizé’s unique style of worship music. It centres around simple repeating phrases which are usually from Scripture, especially Psalms - songs that stay with you long after you’ve finished singing.

The DYC worship service was full of enthusiasm and spirit, and overall a great success. If you or a youth in your life is 13-18 years old and wants to attend the Diocesan Youth Conference, registration is now open.

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for DYC and helping to organize the conference itself, which takes place over the May long weekend. Jordan is in their first year of the religious studies program at the University of Ottawa, and goes to Manotick’s St. James Anglican Church.

Thank you to the Youth Internship Program Steering Committee, the GIFT committee, and the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa for providing all of the Interns with this amazing opportunity!

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A quintessential Dutch scene in the town of Utrecht near the headquarters of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands. It was beautiful to walk along the canal after a day of meetings to have dinner in town with people from my meetings, passing this lovely windmill every time.

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

Cornerstone Garden Party

By Connie Franklin, Resource Development Manager, Cornerstone Save the date! Irish Ambassador, Dr. Ray Bassett, and his wife, Mrs. Patricia Bassett are hosting Cornerstone Housing for Women’s signature Garden Party and Fashion Show for the last time! The Garden Party and Fashion Show will take place on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at 5pm at their beautiful Rockcliffe Park residence. Last year’s event welcomed over three hundred guests who enjoyed an afternoon of fun, food, and fashion while raising much needed funds for Cornerstone’s programs. We are excited to welcome back the wonderful fashions of Ottawa designer Frank Sukhoo, owner of Sukhoo Sukhoo Couture on Dalhousie Street and the lovely hats of local milliner Madeleine Cormier.

The event will also feature exciting draw prizes, a live

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Attendees at the 2015 Cornerstone Housing for Women Garden Party & Fashion Show, hosted by the Irish Ambassador, Dr. Ray Bassett, and his wife, Mrs. Patricia Bassett. harpist, and much more, all Party and Fashion Show at in support of helping the this stunning location. women who are a part of our Cornerstone community. We To register for the event, visit are looking forward to spendwww.cornerstonewomen.ca ing a beautiful summer eveor call Connie Franklin at ning with new and returning 613-254-6584 ext. 503. guests at the final Garden

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PARISH NEWS

Where in the World is Hope Bear?

Anglican Church Women Annual Meeting

Take a picture with Hope Bear wherever you travel!

Saturday, May 14 9:30am - 3pm St. Helen’s Church, Orleans (1234 Prestone Drive) Please join us for a time of fellowship and a thought-provoking guest speaker

Larry Langlois a member of the Huron/Wendat Nation an Elder at Centre 454

“When Grandmother’s Speak” Registration is at 9:30am $12 Holy Eucharist 10am Annual Business, Lunch, Guest Speaker If you are a working woman, who would be unable to attend a Wednesday meeting, this day is for you.

If you are a ‘mature’ woman, invite a younger friend along, to share some stories.

For our faithful membership, please talk this up among your group, choose a driver and come along.

Please register yourself or your group before May 6. sgseguin@rogers.com or (613) 749-9101

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The Reverend Canon Ken Cowan celebrated his 99th birthday on March 23, 2016. A party was held in his honour at the Stillwater Retirement Residence in Bells Corners on March 31st.

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DIOCESAN ARCHIVES

Ottawa West Deanery Which Came First?

By Glenn J Lockwood The new Mission of Carleton Heights was organized in September 1949 and the first service was held on October 9th of that year, not long before this area was added to the expanding City of Ottawa. Services were held alternately with a local United Church congregation in the Carleton Heights Public School. From 1950, Carleton Heights was part of the Parish of Ellwood, with satellite congregations meeting at Ellwood (later Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Ottawa), Saint James’s, Leitrim and Saint George’s, Hawthorne.

Two years Carleton Heights became a single-point mission, as suburban growth continued in earnest.

Money that had been received from the sale of Saint Peter’s Church, Alfred, had been set aside for building a new house of worship at Carleton Heights. Ground was broken by the Venerable Channel G. Hepburn for putting up a new church, on 23 June 1954. The new Saint Mark’s Church, Carleton Heights, was dedicated by Bishop Ernest S. Reed on 24

February 1955. During that same year the two-point parish of Carleton Heights and Merivale (later Nepean) was created. A rectory was constructed in 1957. In 1960 the name of the parish changed to Saint Mark’s Church, Ottawa, and in 1963 Saint John’s, Merivale ceased to be connected with this parish.

This photograph was taken circa 1965.

Saint Mark’s has had an interesting history, not least for its construction featuring a great deal of volunteer labour supplied by the men of the parish. Its design marks a fascinating turning point in the transition from

traditional Gothic Revival as the unquestioned hallmark of Anglican church architecture. The designer of Saint Mark’s was striving for a more modern look, while still accommodating traditional Anglican ritual. So synonymous had the Gothic Revival style of architecture been with Anglicanism in Canada, that one Quebec member of parliament elected from Montreal about the time the Saint Mark’s congregation began meeting -- GeorgesEmile Lapalme -- referred to “the Anglican Cathedral on Parliament Hill.”

No one confused Saint Mark’s with the parlia-

ment buildings. Its design was intended to be modern. The liturgical west wall across the front (shown here) did not so much feature the traditional great west window to be found in mediaeval and nineteenth century Anglican churches, but instead was all window -- a huge triangle symbolizing the Trinity. One wonders if the designer of this great equilateral triangle of glass on the front wall of Saint Mark’s had been influenced by the altar window of the new Saint Peter’s Church on Merivale Road. Or, since Saint Mark’s was built first, perhaps the great triangular window of glass on the west wall of Saint Mark’s may have influenced the designer of Saint Peter’s to place a great triangle of glass above the altar of that new postwar church.

What most assuredly was unique at Saint Mark’s was the broken line of the main roof, that worked to provide an unusual clerestory window providing additional light to the chancel without blinding the congregation.

If anyone was going to be blinded it was members of the choir facing the wall of

windows at the back.

Sod was turned for the addition of a parish hall, a connecting link and transepts on 15 May 1966 by Archdeacon Eric Osborne.

The new facility was dedicated by Bishop Ernest S. Reed on 6 November 1966.

Following the death of Bishop Reed in 1970, the parish hall was named the Bishop Reed Memorial Hall on the first day of November in that year. ___________ If you would like to help the Archives preserve the records of the Diocese, why not become a Friend of the Archives? Your $20 membership brings you three issues of the Newsletter, and you will receive a tax receipt for further donations above that amount.

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Living in the Spirit of Wonder

By Rev. Canon Stewart Murray One of the early signs of spring in our household is not the emergence of the spring bulbs in the garden in April, but the arrival of gardening and seed catalogues in the mail or in my email inbox in early February. Like many of you I spend time going over them with great interest and enthusiasm, imagining what the garden will look like this year - it will be just like the ones illustrated in the catalogues. I think gardeners by nature are optimists. We are certain that if this year’s garden did not measure up to the garden of our imagination, next year everything will come together and our garden will be just like the one imagined in February.

Working in a garden, no matter how big or small, is a wonderful way to recon-

nect with the earth and to be reminded of the wonder of God’s gift of this world to us. To work with earth, seeds and plants, rather than with keyboards, cell phones and all the other wonderful technology in our lives today, helps us to reconnect with the natural world and reminds us that we are part of the great web of life. It can be a needed reminder that our actions or lack of action make a huge

impact on our world. Working in the garden I have noticed the decline in the bees and in the variety of birds that visit even in our small corner of the world. It has challenged me to question my use of chemical fertilizers and other products that I have used in the past and to look for alternatives.

Being in the garden, especially with my grandson, has reawakened my sense of wonder that had grown stale.

As Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:3 “unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” To see the world through the eyes of a small child is to experience a sense of wonder at the simplest of things and to be open to the sense that each day can bring something new and exciting.

Such wonder and openness to the possibilities that each

day brings is something I needed to remember. It is all too easy to become caught up in the trouble and difficulties that we see on the news or experience in our own life and to then lose a sense of the wonder and preciousness of life and of this world.

In this Easter season, we are invited to live each day in the spirit of the wonder, hope and joy of the Easter Gospel. To approach each day with thanksgiving for what the day will bring and open to seeing the Risen Christ at work in the midst of our daily round. To look not just at the trouble and sorrow, but to see the beauty and goodness that is also present each day. To respond to the small opportunities that come to us each day to share even the simplest act of kindness with another.

To live with the knowledge that the Risen Christ is pres-

ent with us in the midst of the everyday, bringing new life into even the darkest corners of the world and of our hearts. To resolve this Easter Season to be, with our sisters and brothers in Christ, a lively and joyful instrument of God’s healing presence in the world. For as St Teresa of Avila writes: “Christ has no body now but yours.

No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands through which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now on earth but yours.”

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CALENDAR

April 16 - May 01

Art Credo: At St. John the Evangelist (Elgin and Somerset). Celebrate the 40th year of Art Credo. Free admission, noon to 6pm every day; until 8pm Thursday and Fridays.

Info: (613) 232-4500 www.artcredo.ca

April 30

Barbecue Spring Off: From 10:30-3pm at Gloucester South Seniors Centre (4550 Bank St), sponsored by St. James. Prepare for summer entertaining with presentations on bbq safety and upkeep, food safety, choosing your meats, rubs, spices, and more. Includes a bbq lunch, sample summer punches, door prizes, St. James bake table and bbq items...

Tickets: $12 in advance $15 at the door Info: (613) 738-4498 brendahoule@gmail.com

April 27

Diocesan Jr. Youth PreRetreat: From 10-2pm At Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.

Info: ottawa.anglican.ca leslie-giddings@ottawa.anglican.ca

St. Luke’s Recital Series: At 7:30pm at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St West). Thomas Brawn (flute) and Jonathan Bayley (flute) with Robert Jones (organ). We celebrate May Day with music by composers whose names begin with M; including Mozart, Marcello, and Massenet. Admission by donation.

Info: (613) 235-3416 stlukesottawa.ca/connect/recitalseries

music@stlukesottawa.ca

Tulipathon: At Commissioner’s Park (Dow’s Lake at Preston). Multifaith Housing Initiative’s Annual Walk for Affordable Housing. Registration at 2:30pm, Speeches and Banner Contest at 3, Walk at 3:15. All faith groups are encouraged to show both their support for MHI and amazing creativity by making their best banner. Mayor Jim Watson will award prizes to the top 3 banners.

Info: (613) 686-1825 mulitfaithhousing.ca

May 02

Ordination: At 7pm at Christ Church Catherdal (414 Sparks St). God willing, Mr. Ryan Boivin, Ms. Victoria Scott, and Dr. Mary-Catherine Garden will be ordained transitional deacons and Dr. Caroline Ducros will be ordained deacon. Clergy are invited to vest (red). Please keep the ordinands in your prayers.

May 06

May 01-08

Julian Festival: At Julian of Norwich (8 Withrow Ave).

Info: saintrichards.ca julianofnorwichottawa@gmail.com

May 01

Evensong: At 4pm at St. Matthew’s (130 Glebe Ave).

Versicles and Responses: Ayleward. Canticles: Evening Service in G Major (Purcell). Anthem: Thou Knows Lord the Secrets of Our Hearts (Purcell).

Info: stmatthewsottawa.ca Roast Beef Dinner: At Holy Trinity, Metcalfe (8140 Victoria St). Join us for a delicious Roast Beef Dinner; sittings at 4:30 and 6pm.

Tickets: $15 Info: (613) 233-1556

BAC & Friends Scholarship Dinner: At St. Thomas Church (2345 Alta Vista Dr). The evening begins with Evening Prayer at 6pm followed by a roast turkey dinner at 6:30, and ending with a lively hymn sing after the dinner. The dinner is the 22nd Annual fundraiser for a scholarship to a postulant in the Anglican Studies Program at Saint Paul University.

Tickets: $35 Info: (613) 746-8037

May 07

Congregational Resource Day: At Saint Paul University (223 Main St). This annual event is a great opportunity to learn, develop skills, and grow in Christ’s service.

Info/Registration: ottawa.anglican.ca facebook.com/OttawaAnglican

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Ottawa Retired Men’s Group: At 9am at St. Barnabas (394 Kent St). The first monthly meeting of a new informal group to provide advice, support, and social connection for men who are retired or facing retirement.

Regular meetings will provide info and resources on how to transition from work to other fulfilling pursuits and on taking care of our physical & mental health as we age.

Info: stbarnabasottawa.com stbarnabasmusic@gmail.com

May 08

Carlos Del Junco & Blues Mongrels: At 7:30pm at St. James the Apostle, Manotick (1138 Bridge St). A Blues/ Jazz fusion experience. Back by popular demand, eight time winner of Harmonica Player of the Year award and winner of Hohner World Harmonica Championship.

Thickets: $25 includes reception to meet musicians.

May 10

Friends of the Bishop Dinner: At Hampton Inn (200 Coventry Rd). This dinner supports the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund, which enables Bishop Chapman to respond quickly and compassionately to compelling and often unexpected situations locally, nationally, and internationally.

Tickets: $125 Info: (613) 232-7124 x 221 heidi-pizzuto@ottawa.anglican.ca

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May 14

ACW Annual Meeting: From 9:30-3pm at St. Helen’s, Orleans (1234 Preston Dr). Please join the Anglican Church Women for a time of fellowship and a thoughtprovoking guest speaker.

Registration: $12 Info: (613) 749-9101 sgseguin@rogers.com Garage Sale: From 9-1pm at Church of Good Shepherd, Wakefield (693 River Rd). Includes plants, baked goods, and treasures.

Info: judybrell@gmail.com Garage Sale: From 9-2pm at Julian of Norwich (8 Withrow Ave). Nearly new shop/book nook also open.

Info: (613) 24-7178 julianofnorwichottawa@gmail.com

Good Food Market: From

9-12 at Epiphany, Gloucester (1290 Ogilvie Rd). A notfor-profit market providing affordable food, free snacks, live music, used books, and local yard sales.

Info: (613) 746-9278 epiphanyanglican.ca epiphanyanglican@gmail.com

Sing We Merrily: At 7pm at St. Matthew’s (130 Glebe Ave). St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Choirs present Sing We Merrily: 100 Years of English Church Music, directed by Kirkland Adsett, with Scott Bradford on organ.

Info: stmatthewsottawa.ca Also presented May 15 at 2pm

body is welcome!

Info: oacm.ca commuincations@oacm.ca Also presented later today at 7pm at St. James, Kemptville (35 Clothier St).

May 18

Bale Packing: At St. Columba (24 Sandridge Rd).

Join the ACW as they prepare bales for the North.

Info: leslie-worden@ottawa.anglican.ca

May 20-22

Diocesan Youth Conference: At Christie Lake Camp.

Info: ottawa.anglican.ca leslie-giddings@ottawa.anglican.ca

Spring Fair: From 9-2pm at All Saints Westboro (347 Richmond Rd). Join us for our Spring Fair feat. perennial plants, flea market, book and bake sale. This is a great opportunity to find new treasures, summer reading, and acclimatized perennials for your garden. Our popular bake table and marmalade are back.

Info: (613) 729-2998

May 22

May 15

May 28

Prayer & Praise (Ultreya): At 3pm at Christ Church Long Sault/Ingleside (3 Mille Roches Rd).

The Ottawa Anglican Cursillo Movement has regular Prayer & Praise gatherings of the community (Ultreyas) that take place around the diocese. These gatherings consist of praise and worship, a testimonial talk and small group reunions. Every-

Blessing of Bicycles: At noon at Church of the Ascension (253 Echo Dr). A brief blessing for riders and bikes, a moment of silence to remember cyclists lost in the past year, and a chance for everyone to ring their bells in celebration of cycling. We’ll have faire-trade espresso and live jazz too.

Info: churchoftheascension.ca Ordination, Anglican Military Ordinariate: At 2pm at Christ Church Cathedral (414 Sparks St).

By the Grace of God, Nigel Shaw will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Bishops.

Your presence and prayers are invited. Clergy are invited to vest (red). An informal reception will follow. Dress: Military - 1A (with medals); Civilians - Business Attire

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