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Doing unto others

Residents of Birch Hills and Muskoday, including many Anglicans and Roman Catholics, served up food at a fundraising concert for northern Saskatchewan residents displaced and evacuated due to the wildfires this past summer. More than 12,000 people were forced to flee their homes. For full story see page 5.

Photo — Rev. Chris Dow

‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant’ Bishop Duncan Wallace, 10th bishop of Qu’Appelle, passes away

By Joanne Shurvin-Martin REGINA – “Duncan thought you should leave the party while still having fun. He took this to heart and died at the age of 77 surrounded by family, friends, clergy, cathedral choir and compassionate palliative care staff.”

So began the obituary for Bishop Duncan Wallace, who died in Regina on June 22. A service of thanksgiving for his life and ministry was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral on June 27.

The cathedral was full, with overflow crowd seated in the

cloister and hall. In addition to Bishop Rob Hardwick, who presided, eight other bishops were present, including former Primate and Bishop of Qu’Appelle, Michael Peers, who gave the Commendation; Archbishop (and former Bishop of Qu’Appelle) Gregory Kerr-Wilson, who gave the Blessing; and retired Bishop David Crawley, who preached.

Bishop Crawley said preaching, or giving the eulogy, was “one last favour I could do for my friend, faithful and true.”

He said though he had known Wallace since their university years, at some times he realized

he did not know him well, because “Duncan was a very private man.

In friendship and in leadership, he was unobtrusive.”

Crawley said parishes often only realized in hindsight the great good Wallace had accomplished in their parishes. He quoted a United Church leader who described Wallace as “a battleship disguised as a rowboat.”

Crawley explained the tradition that at funerals of priests and bishops, the casket is placed with the head towards the altar, in contrast to laypeople who have their feet towards the altar.

See WALLACE on page 7

Multi-faith conference held in Regina By the Rev. Canon Colin Clay President of Multi Faith Saskatchewan SASKATOON – It might well be said the multi-faith gathering in Regina this July was one of the most spiritual events to take place this year in Saskatchewan.

Those of us who are Christian have been aware of the fellowship that has grown between our many denominations which for generations eyed one another with distrust, even hostility. We have indeed been blessed with God’s Spirit of reconciliation through the ecumenical movement.

But in recent years there has been an opportunity for women

and men to reach further. We share a world where millions of our fellow human beings not only live among us, work with us and become our friends and neighbours, but with whom we have yet to share those beliefs and customs which determine our spiritual lives.

Very gradually, this is starting to change, although the words “multi faith” are yet to be fully understood in our many communities.

In 1984, many people from different faiths were encouraged by two members of Saskatoon’s Jewish community, Dr. David Kaplan and Dr. Sydney Fogel, who established See MULTI-FAITH on page 8

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Faith means believing God’s justice will reign

Saskatchewan The newspaper of the Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle • A Section of the Anglican Journal • January 2013

Why do we need faith?

By Rev. Cheryl Toth REGINA – In July of this year the North American Interfaith Network held its annual conference called “Connect” here in Regina.

I attended and joined approximately 150 people from across Canada, the United States and Mexico who gathered to spend four days together on the theme “Restoring Spirit through Sacred Listening.”

This we did by listening to theme speakers, participating in workshops, joining to listen to one another’s sacred song or sound, attending morning devotionals led by members of various faith communities, eating together and meeting one another in small groups to think about what we were experiencing.

It was a gathering of different cultures, languages, faiths and races, but held together by the conviction faith is critical to the human experience.

Those coming to the Connect also believed a common concern of people of faith is the desire for justice; justice that springs out of our being in right relationship with God and one another; justice

heal the wounds of our nations. that leads to shalom, God’s deep It’s a daunting task, but peace. without faith in God as the Most of us believe faith is Source of All Healing, we might needed by human beings to orient be tempted to give up before we us to God, to enable us to show even start. compassion to our fellow human J e s u s beings and to understood that. the creatures In the Gospel of of the Earth, As Luke tells us, Jesus Luke, we hear to strengthen told this parable so Jesus telling a us when our people would not lose parable about courage fails heart and, in so doing, a widow who or conviction Jesus connected comes before wavers, plus a judge “who to inspire us to having faith with not neither feared live in God’s losing heart. That’s God nor had way. why we need faith: respect for Due to the so we don’t lose people.” conviction heart, so we don’t The widow that faith is came before necessary, we give up, so we care him with her spent time about what happens complaint again considering to one another. and again only how to best to be dismissed listen to faith each time. Yet she persisted. traditions other than our own so Finally the judge granted her we could hear what they have justice, not because he believed to say about how we are to live in God or because he cared but together as peoples of the Earth. because she wore him out.

We listened carefully to The parable ends with Jesus’ Dr. Marie Wilson, one of the comment: “And will not God commissioners of the Truth and grant justice to his chosen ones Reconciliation Commission, who cry to him day and night? as she spoke about listening to Will he delay long in helping the indigenous peoples of this them? I tell you, he will quickly continent, so we might engage grant justice to them. And yet, in the task of reconciliation and

when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on Earth?” (Luke 18:7-8, NRSV) What faith is Jesus talking about in this parable? I think Jesus is talking about faith in God, faith that God cares enough to grant justice, faith that God will bring about that for which we long, God’s reign of justice and peace.

As Luke tells us, Jesus told this parable so people would not lose heart and, in so doing, Jesus connected having faith with not losing heart.

That’s why we need faith: so we don’t lose heart, so we don’t give up, so we care about what happens to one another, so we cry out in the face of the violence and inequities of this world and persistently seek the justice that makes for peace.

In doing so as Christians, we ally ourselves with people of other faiths who also believe this is one of the things God asks of them. Together we can make our lives richer, our communities stronger and our world a little less fragile. May God help us all.

Rev. Cheryl Toth is a priest in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle and serves as part-time priest-incharge of the parish of Plain and Valley.

Faith in Jesus inspires loyalty, courage Why do we need faith?

By the Rev. Shawn Sanford-Beck SASKATOON –“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.“So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us”(The Lord of the Rings).

We live today in dark times.

Like Frodo and Gandalf and the free peoples of Middle Earth, we live at a time when a great and terrible Shadow moves over the face of the lands, swallowing hope, curtailing resistance and bringing death and despair in its wake.

This Shadow takes many forms: war and violence, torture and slavery, prejudice and discrimination.

It creeps upon us as we slowly and painfully awaken to the cruel realities of the residential schools and cultural genocide.

And hovering, lurking over all else, is the horrible spectre of ecological degradation and climate chaos, the crucifixion of the Body of Godde in the flesh of the Earth.

As Frodo said, “I wish it need not have happened in my time.”

In times such as these, the need for faith is obvious. We are running out of options, running out of steam, quickly approaching the end of our own strength to turn things around and save the day.

In times such as these, faith becomes a necessity rather than a luxury.

But then, there are different kinds of faith. Unfortunately the type of faith which is promoted by many forms of religion these days is simply “faith-as-assent”.

In this form, faith is simply the acceptance of certain orthodox statements concerning the Creator, concerning Jesus, concerning X, Y and Z. This type of “propositional faith” is extremely attractive to many, even within our own churches, because it provides a type of security to believers.

If I believe the creed, if I can state the right formula (“Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour”), if I can conform to an ancient orthodoxy, then I am guaranteed a salvation in the world to come.

The danger with this notion of faith is it tends to become static, reified and utterly unconcerned

with the health and fate of our neighbours, human and otherkind.

This type of faith can become a way of hiding from the horrors and the callings of our troubled times.

There are other ways of looking at faith, other ways of experiencing the over-abundant grace of the living Godde in our world.

The faith which Jesus inspires in us, and which Godde craves from us, is faith-as-loyalty, faithas-courage, faith-as-recklessabandon.

This is the type of faith which turns to the Living Lord and says “I believe in you, I trust you, I will follow you to the gates of hell and back,” and then keeps its word.

This is the type of faith which kneels like a knight of the round table and pledges its allegiance to the One who holds the whole world in the palm of Her hand.

This is the type of faith which, inspired by the Holy Spirit, looks the Shadow straight in the eye and still finds the courage to say, as Frodo did to the gathered companions, “I will take the ring, though I do not know the way.”

Catholic theologian Elizabeth

A. Johnson, in her book Quest for the Living God, surveys the forms of faith which have emerged from among the oppressed of the world.

Johnson proclaims that “the presence of the living God in the cross and resurrection of Jesus interpreted in this globalhistorical perspective awakens a daring kind of hope.

“This in turn has a wholly social significance, stimulating solidarity with all who suffer now in this world and inspiring participation in the divine work of bringing life where degradation and suffering grind people down.

“Against weariness, discouragement and the desire to forget, those who follow Jesus are moved to act continuously and responsibly with practical and critical intent.

“Resisting what damages people, they set about working without violence or hatred for a world of goodness and grace even in the teeth of contrary forces.”

Holy and Loving Godde, give us this type of faith. Make us this type of people.

For the glory of your name, and the healing of your broken, beloved world. Amen.

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We need more firefighters!

By Bishop Michael Hawkins Diocese of Saskatchewan PRINCE ALBERT – Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God (Daniel 3:25).

Tiniki! Thank you and thanks be to God for the support, prayers and donations of Anglican across Saskatchewan and country, for the safety of our firefighters, the efforts of countless volunteers, for the rain and for a return home.

Anglicans have given nearly $35,000 to support those who were evacuated because of the forest fires this summer, plus to assist those whose homes and possessions went up in flames.

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund made a $15,000 solidarity grant to the Prince Albert Grand Council for its work in supporting evacuees.

The Anglican Foundation gave $5,000 of emergency support, which was also spent through the efforts of the Grand Council.

The Anglican Church of Canada also made a $5,000 donation and that has been followed by several gifts, large and small, from folks and congregations near and far.

Thanks to those gifts, the Diocese of Saskatchewan was able to purchase more than $1,100 in water, support evacuees

in Ahtahkakoop and Little Red, pay for clergy travel to visit elders, help with some extra needs of evacuees in Cold Lake, Alta., and ensure they had some necessities to make the seven-hour trip back home to La Ronge.

The remainder of funds will be distributed to assist those who lost their homes and belongings in the fires.

We are most grateful to the bishop of Edmonton, the Right Rev. Jane Alexander, and the folks of St. John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, who welcomed Bishop Adam and me as we visited evacuees there,

provided support for those evacuees and held a Vacation Bible School at the last minute.

Anglicans and Roman Catholics and the communities of the Pas, Flin Flon and Opaskwayak Cree Nation gathered an entire trailer-load of supplies for those who were displaced by the fires. In both the Dioceses of Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle, individuals and congregations responded with generous compassion, open arms and hearts to support northern evacuees.

It has been very moving to see folks from across the province and country unite in prayer and giving to support those affected by the fires in northern Saskatchewan.

Volunteer fire departments from reserves and cities, villages and towns united to fight these fires.

I was so encouraged and moved to see photos of indigenous and non-indigenous folks standing together, fighting these fires and volunteering side-by-side.

This was a most hopeful sign and these relationships, forged in this fire, have the potential to make a real and lasting difference in this province.

There is a short video online of the military arriving at Montreal Lake Cree Nation. They are welcomed with a handshake by Chief Ed Henderson at the barricaded entrance to the reserve.

In that handshake there is mutual

respect, for one another as human beings, between the Crown and a Treaty Nation, between people called together in a crisis.

We need to learn how to pray together, stand together, walk together and work together for our common good and safety; this crisis may have provided us with a small beginning in that direction.

Yet forest fires are not the only danger threatening our communities and homes, nor the worst.

We need to stand shoulder against all the other fires that threaten our safety and security: drugs, gangs, domestic violence, suicide, poverty, racism. We need more firefighters!

I believe the sense and ability of being and living and working together (Mamuwe in Cree) is only possible through Jesus Christ.

He is Truth and Reconciliation and part of what reconciliation looks like is offering and receiving support and solidarity in the crises that so many communities and reserves continue to face.` The presence of Jesus in the crisis this summer was especially evident in the prayers and donations of the Church, in the selfless service and commitment of firefighters and community leaders, in the efforts of volunteers and in the gratitude and thanksgiving of evacuees.

I pray we may all know that He, the Son of God, stands with us in the fires of life.

Opinion

Keep Christ in Christianity

By Jason Antonio REGINA – Progressive Christianity: fact or fiction?

That is the issue eight pastors in Arizona addressed recently in their parishes. The eight joined together to teach a sermon series about the differences between progressive Christianity and orthodox Christianity.

The sermons dealt with some of the essential tenets of the Christian faith and their importance, such as: • The deity of Jesus Christ • The validity of the Bible • The literal and physical resurrection of Jesus • The atoning sacrifice of Christ • Jesus’ virgin birth The overall objective of the series is to bring clarity to believers and answer three questions: • What is the difference between “progressive” Christianity and orthodox Christianity?

• Does that difference really matter in a relativistic age?

• How can a Christian decipher what he or she should believe?

These pastors teamed up because in their community, seminars have been held recently pushing a “progressive” type of Christianity. Don Lawrence, one

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of the eight pastors, explained to The Christian Post these seminars have dismissed or argued against some of these basic Christian tenets.

This has created confusion and questions for many people in the community about what to believe or what is true.

“Progressive Christianity is not just a local issue, it’s really a worldwide issue. And it’s really not a new issue,” said Lawrence.

“In the early days (of the church it was called) Gnosticism. It’s been called many different things. It’s basically anyone who wants to dismiss some of the basic core values and beliefs of (orthodox) Christianity.”

What it comes to down to is this: the Truth. Believing that Jesus Christ is “the way, and

the truth, and the life” and no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). It also means adhering to the fundamental teachings of the historic Christian faith, while not dismissing or disparaging them simply because we live in an “enlightened” 21st century.

There are eight points that supposedly define what Progressive Christians believe.

All points are based on New Age thinking. The two points I want to bring to your attention, from ProgressiveChristianity.org, are: • Progressive Christians affirm Jesus’s teachings provide but one of many ways to experience the Sacredness and Oneness of life, while they can draw from diverse sources of

wisdom in their spiritual journey; Progressive Christians believe following the path and teachings of Jesus can lead to an awareness and experience of the Sacred and Oneness and Unity of life.

Notice how both say these “progressive” Christians want to experience the “Sacredness and Oneness of life”? They don’t want a relationship with God the Father; instead, they use terms that are nebulous and pagan-like in thinking.

Many Anglicans probably see themselves as progressive.

For example, many feel having a more modern hymnal, an increased use of technology – PowerPoint for those new hymns – or the “open table” communion are quite progressive.

But upon closer examination, not all progress is good.

Reading the eight points of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity, Jesus is not mentioned at all. The word “Christian” is mentioned only twice. This type of progressive “Christianity” needs to be rejected outright.

Contrary to what some say, orthodox Christianity can be concerned with the good and welfare of others, while also adhering to the historic teachings of the faith and Church.

As the eight pastors wrote in a letter to their local paper, “Faith is a team sport that excels when unity focused on truth thrives in community.”

Unfortunately, progressive Christianity cannot claim to have the truth in it since, in the end, it promotes a Christ-less Christianity.

Speaking to Scott Fritzsche on the blog “Unsettled Christianity”, the pastors pointed out the constant of progressive Christianity: “If Jesus is simply a good man we are trying to emulate and not the Son of God, then we are dead in our sin and are dependent on works righteousness. It’s all about Jesus. Progressive theology denies the Deity of Jesus, the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus. Sin is not dealt with, thus salvation is not available ... .

Progressive Christianity … is man-centred rather than Godcentred.”

Few people see the problem with “being nice or doing good things,” examples of “works righteousness”. That is why this particular brand of Christianity is so attractive. But it doesn’t mean all will experience salvation or eternal life. Even atheists can be nice people, after all.

Forget keeping Christ in Christmas. Keep Christ in Christianity.

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60th anniversary of Bill Portman ordination celebrated in Regina

By Joanne Shurvin-Martin REGINA – Rev. Bill Portman celebrated 60 years in Holy Orders on the Feast of the Ascension, May 14, at All Saints, Regina.

He has spent almost all his ministry in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle, with a short time in Staffordshire, England, where he met his wife, Barbara.

Many past and present diocesan officials, friends, family and colleagues attended the evening service.

Retired Bishop of British Columbia, Jim Cowan, who served as a student intern under Portman, was the preacher at the service.

He began by quoting the tag line which closed the short daily radio broadcasts which Portman prepared for CKCK Radio in the 1960s and ‘70s: “I’m the Reverend Bill Portman, in touch with today.”

That phrase, said, Cowan, “epitomised Father Bill’s approach to ministry” – he encouraged thoughtful contemplation of current issues.

Portman also encouraged the church to use the technology of the day – radio, newspapers, magazines, slideshows, even the telephone – which may not seem very high-tech today, but was what was available at the time.

In many places the church resisted using anything but faceto-face meetings or Sunday sermons, but Portman showed the value in these technologies.

“This inspired me, as bishop

Jim Cowan, left, retired bishop of British Columbia, returned to Qu’Appelle to preach at the service which celebrated Rev. Bill Portman’s 60 years in holy orders. When Cowan was an interning theological student, Portman was his supervising priest. The two chatted after the service at All Saints, Regina.

Photo — Joanne Shurvin-Martin of British Columbia, to appoint a ‘Minister of Internet,’” said Cowan.

Retired Bishop David Ashdown was the presiding celebrant, as Bishop Rob Hardwick was in Africa at the time. Bishop Hardwick’s letter of congratulations was read during the reception following the service. It said, in part, “You have been a prophet challenging individuals, colleagues and your much beloved Church.

Your missional heart and sometimes radical, or should I say ‘edgy’, ideas have stimulated positive change in the Church,

albeit often slower than you would have liked.”

The offering from the service was given to the diocesan Bursary Fund to assist theological students in the diocese to purchase needed reference books.

Portman was born in Prince Albert and received his early Christian nurture at St. Paul’s North Battleford, St. John’s Cathedral Saskatoon, and St. Mary’s Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

He worked in print and broadcast journalism before attending St. Chad’s College,

Regina, for his theological education.

He was ordained deacon in 1955 and priest the following year. He served as vicar of Hazenmore-Vanguard, then rector of Milden, before seeking broader experience in the Parish of Cannock, Staffordshire.

In 1961 he returned to Qu’Appelle and became rector of Mortlach, then moved to Lumsden in 1965.

He used his journalistic experience when, in 1966, he was appointed Associate Editor for Western Canada for the Canadian Churchman

(forerunner of the Anglican Journal) and Church at Home director for the Diocese of Qu’Appelle.

He returned to parish ministry in 1969 in Good Shepherd parish (Avonlea-Ogema) and became rector of All Saints, Weyburn in 1974.

Portman was editor of the Qu’Appelle Crusader diocesan newspaper from 1963-72, and the Saskatchewan Anglican, serving the three dioceses from 1973-82.

He covered every General Synod but one from 1969 to 2004.

He was book reviews editor for the Anglican Journal from 1990 to 2004, and continues writing in retirement, receiving an award from the Canadian Church Press for a 2014 article in the Saskatchewan Anglican.

Many people in the diocese will remember Portman, not only for his many years as editor, but also for the time he served as executive secretary for the diocese, when he played a major role in forming the companion relationship with the Dioceses of Lichfield, England and West Malaysia.

He was also instrumental in negotiating the tridenominational partnership in St. Michael’s Retreat, Lumsden.

He retired in 1995 and no longer leads worship or preaches, but continues to provide anointing once a month at All Saints, Regina, where he has been honorary assistant since 1983.

DIOCESE OF SASKATOON

Announcements for September 2015 Sask. Anglican Online! Did you know you can read current and past issues of the Saskatchewan Anglican?

Go online to the Diocese of Saskatoon’s website or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/saskatchewananglican. g Friends and Family Service: St. George’s, Saskatoon, at 7 p.m. every Friday night.

Informal music and prayer focused on families. g The Parish of St. George’s, Saskatoon, hosts a Community Coffee morning in the parish hall every Thursday from 9:3011:30 a.m.

Join them for a warm social time with coffee, tea, toast and some type of baked goods at no charge. g Integrity/Saskatoon: Integrity/Saskatoon is a group of the GLBTT community and

friends.

For information call 306-4913315, or visit the Facebook page at “Integrity/Saskatoon” or check out the Integrity/Saskatoon web site at www.integritysaskatoon. blogspot.com. g Seniors’ Lunch in Battleford: The Friendship Committee of St. George’s, Battleford invites all seniors to join them for lunch the first Monday of each month. Each Seniors’ Lunch begins at noon. g Is history your thing?

Weekly guided public tours of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Saskatoon are conducted every Thursday at 1 p.m.

Also, a guided tour of the cathedral and columbarium is now available directly after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

If you are interested in a Sunday tour, please make this

known to one of the sidespersons at the Sunday service, who will direct you to the person or persons who will be conducting the tour.

Upcoming Events: g The 2015 Diocesan ACW bi-annual retreat: Gratitude: a Way of Being, Sept. 18-20. For more information visit www. anglicandiocesesaskatoon.com/ acw to print the brochure and registration form.

If you need more info or have a question, email us at saskatoonacw@gmail.com or see the notice elsewhere in this issue. g Imagine how it would feel to arrive in a new country where you don’t speak the language, don’t understand the culture and don’t know anyone.

Saskatoon Open Door Society is currently recruiting

volunteers for its Mentoring Program.

Mentoring volunteers meet once a week with a newcomer to Canada, to provide an introduction to the community and culture, friendship and sometimes language assistance.

If you are interested in helping someone feel comfortable in their new home, and at the same time broaden your horizons by learning about another culture, contact Iryna at 306-6534464 or izamchevska@sods. sk.ca. Orientation and training provided.

Awards and Appointments: g At the Associated Church Press (ACP) and Canadian Church Press (CCP) convention (held in Toronto from April 27 to May 1) awards ceremony the Saskatchewan Anglican picked

up first place in the media review category for Heresy: A History of Defending the Truth, by the Rev. Canon Howard Green.

We would like to congratulate Howard on his article and the award.

DEADLINES: To be included in a timely manner, brief notices should be sent to the Associate Editor by fax, e-mail or “snail mail” by the last week of the month, two months before the month in which the insertion is desired (for example, September submissions will be in the November issue).

Detailed and longer texts of upcoming events will not be included in this section, but should space allow, could be the subject of article and notices elsewhere in the Saskatchewan Anglican.

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Anglicans on the front lines of Saskatchewan wildfire response

By Matt Gardner Anglican Church of Canada Forest fires burning across northern Saskatchewan this summer resulted in the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes.

With Anglicans making up a large percentage of evacuees, church members provided strong support to local relief efforts while praying for those affected.

More than 12,000 people were evacuated to homes, hotels and makeshift shelters in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina and Lloydminster, as well as in Cold Lake, Alta.

On July 3, fire destroyed nine homes in Montreal Lake Cree Nation, where there was fear the entire community would be engulfed in flame.

Anglicans have a significant presence in the affected areas, which include communities such as Stanley Mission, Sucker River and Hall Lake, where the Anglican church is the only local church.

To help evacuees, the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund pledged a $15,000 donation to support relief efforts by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), a tribal council of 12 First Nations with approximately 30,000 members through the northern parts of the province. A majority of the evacuees are from member nations of the PAGC. Meanwhile, the Anglican Foundation of Canada offered a grant of $5,000 to support evacuees in northern Saskatchewan.

“Those gifts are signs of the support of Anglicans across the country and we’re certainly grateful for them,” said Bishop Michael Hawkins of the Diocese of Saskatchewan.

On July 5, Anglicans from Birch Hills and Muskoday, along with members of the Roman Catholic Church in Birch Hills, fed approximately 500 people at an outdoor concert to entertain evacuees and raise funds for PAGC’s support. Many evacuees had to leave their homes quickly and were left without weatherappropriate clothing or items for children.

Bishop Hawkins and Diocesan Indigenous Bishop of Missinippi Adam Halkett also attended the fundraiser. As a resident of Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Bishop Halkett was

Smoke from forest fires fills the sky in northern Saskatchewan in July, while the Montreal Lake Cree Nation is shown after the fire that roared through the area. Thousands of people were affected by the fires, with many being evacuated to Lloydminster, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Regina and even Cold Lake, Alta.

Photos — Colleen Code/Bishop Adam Halkett

Bishop Adam Halkett shares the news of the Primate’s Fund’s $15,000 grant and the $5,000 grant from the Anglican Foundation with Grand Chief Ron Michel. Photo — Bishop Michael Hawkins active in helping evacuees in Prince Albert, inviting evacuees to a Sunday service at St. Alban’s Cathedral and organizing homecooked meals.

“There are a couple ladies who were helping that cooked meals for the elders,” Bishop Halkett said. “They’re not used to restaurant food or fast food, so they’d rather have a traditional meal; traditional meaning wild meat, moose meat, fish.”

With his own home threatened

by fire, Bishop Halkett returned to Montreal Lake with his wife to assess the extent of damage in the area.

At the invitation of Grand Chief Ron Michel, Bishop Hawkins and Bishop Halkett sat in at one of the daily emergency meetings at the PAGC. “We’ll continue to provide them with moral support,” Bishop Hawkins said.

“We’re blessed with some really fine … leadership in

the Grand Council and in the nations, as well as in the towns and villages in the north …

They’re doing a tremendous job.”

In the wake of the fires, Bishop Hawkins has received prayers from Anglicans across the country expressing their concern.

Early in June, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, visited much of the affected area.

“There is a real sense that we are with our fellow Anglicans and fellow Christians and fellow Canadians in the north of Saskatchewan,” Bishop Hawkins said.

“This is the largest fire crisis

and evacuation in the history of the province … There’s a real sense that people all across the country are with us, (so) that’s encouraging and (a) comfort to people, to know they haven’t been forgotten and others are standing with them.”

He asked church members to continue praying, but in particular: • to pray for the safety of those fighting the fires and assisting evacuees; • to pray for comfort, strength, and patience in a difficult and anxiety-filled situation for evacuees; and • to pray for rain to bring relief from the fires.

Sask. Anglican looking for new associate editor for Diocese of Saskatchewan Contributed PRINCE ALBERT — The Diocese of Saskatchewan is looking for an Associate Editor to assist the diocese with collecting articles and photos from around the diocese, as well as making monthly submissions to the Saskatchewan Anglican’s managing editor for print.

The Associate Editor

will work for the bishop of Saskatchewan and parish correspondents from around the diocese to bring information to the public.

The requirements for the position are firstly, a Grade 12 education and secondly, experience in editorial work.

Those interested are to contact the synod office at 306-763-2455 or synod@ sasktel.net.

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MULTI-FAITH Continued from page 1 established the annual Festival of Faith in which members of all spiritual communities were invited to participate.

At about the same time, Multi Faith Saskatoon was formed out of the existing Council of Christians and Jews.

Seven years later, the spiritual communities in Regina came together to form the Regina Multi Faith Forum, which is now celebrating its 25th anniversary, with Gagan Deep Singh as its president.

While both groups continued with their independent programmes, it was in 2007 the Regina Multi Faith Forum, Saskatoon Multi Faith and Calling Lakes Friendship Forum (CLIFF) in Fort Qu’Appelle came together to share in the formation of Multi Faith Saskatchewan, with the first president being Krishan Kapila.

Now the entire province could benefit by this opportunity to foster understanding between faiths and encourage us all, not only to be friends, but to learn about the beliefs and traditions of one another.

Multi Faith Saskatchewan has published booklets, pamphlets and charts in order to increase our knowledge about the teachings of various faiths, and each year, students in our provincial high schools are encouraged to submit paintings on a theme of peace and understanding.

These are sent to Regina where they are professionally judged, prizes awarded and the pictures publically displayed.

But our fellowship is not limited to Saskatchewan or even Canada. Encouraged by the first interreligious meeting convened by Pope Paul II in Assisi, Italy, in 1986, representatives from about 15 faith groups in North America began to make plans for such a gathering on this continent.

In 1988 a North American Assisi, or Interfaith Ministries of Wichita, gathered in Kansas.

This was followed a year later in Seattle, Washington, where the North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) was underway.

Of the 26 annual conferences (or “Connects” as they are appropriately called), five have been held in Canada.

This year we met on the University of Regina campus, centred at Luther College but involving both Campion College and the First Nations University.

I began by saying this multi-faith conference might well be considered one of the

During the NAIN Conference, in the centre in the Luther College Chapel, Lori Petruskevich, a Tibetan Buddhist student, created a Mandala of Compassion, following a design 2,500 years old. Later, amid prayers the Mandala, according to Buddhist custom, was gently dismantled and its coloured sand placed in a vase and taken for dispersal in Wascana Lake.

Photo — Patricia Pavey most spiritual events to take place in Saskatchewan this year.

And I say that because it is becoming very evident the women and men of our many faiths need to come together and understand one another, if the people of our world are to grow in spirit and share that essence of divine love, which is at the heart of every spiritual tradition.

We are all aware of how much that is needed today.

The title for the 2015 NAIN “Connect” was Restoring Spirit Through Sacred Listening. From July 19-22, we made friends, we listened and we learned so much.

Our first plenary lecture was given by Dr. Marie Wilson, a commissioner on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Her topic was Where was the Sacred in the Residential Schools and Are We Listening Now? Three women reflecting Jewish, Muslim and Jain traditions spoke on the subject To Restore and to Reconcile: Strength in Diversity Through Women’s Stories.

Many workshops were held on a variety of topics.

I attended one entitled Restoring Spirit: Sikh Music and Healing Practices.

Another with the title The Designated Sacred Space Project, explained the multifaith site near Craik on the No. 11 Highway: a wonderful place close to the eco-centre where we have the opportunity to stop, rest and pray.

Building Close Relations explained the Regina Police Service’s Cultural and Community Diversity unit.

I went on an escorted tour of the First Nations Gallery at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum where our guide, the curator, Evelyn Siegfried, is

an aboriginal woman.

One evening there was also an opportunity for those who had registered to participate in a sweat lodge.

Each of the three mornings began in the Luther College Chapel with an optional devotional: Jewish, Wiccan and Hindu.

In the centre of the chapel, Lori Petruskevich, a student of Tibetan Buddhism, created a beautiful Mandala of Compassion, following a design 2,500 years old.

Amid our prayers on the Wednesday morning the Mandala, according to Buddhist custom, was gently dismantled and its coloured sand placed in a vase and taken for dispersal in Wascana Lake.

There were so many opportunities to meet one another, especially at the meals we shared at the banquet held in First Nations University and the suppers in Campion College.

There were productions with colourful dancers from a variety of groups, plus panels made up of men and women from many faiths.

Just two of us, representing two faiths, Patricia Pavey (the secretary of Multi Faith Saskatoon) and myself, attended from Saskatoon, while there were many others from the province, including those from Regina responsible for so much of the planning and organization.

It was indeed a very moving experience and a wonderful opportunity to learn from one another. In June 2016 the 27th “Collect” will gather in Guadalajara, Mexico.

As I conclude, I find I have no hesitation in saying I believe this to be one of the most spiritual events to take place in Saskatchewan this year.

Locally-raised clergy program spring workshop

The Diocese of Saskatoon held a spring workshop for its LocallyRaised Clergy program at St. Peter’s Abbey, Muenster in May. The theme of the workshop was Evangelism and Discipleship. In attendance at the three-day workshop were, from left, the Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck, diocesan training and education officer; Jan Trost; the Rev. Dr. Jessica Latshaw, Apprenticeship co-ordinator; Muriel Foster; Gordon Yarde; Nancy Yee, instructor; and Peter Coolen. The Right Rev. David Irving, Bishop of Saskatoon, also spent a day at the workshop, which allowed time for him to meet individually with the students and to conduct the Sunday morning Eucharist service.

Picture – Peter Coolen

Columbarium managers retire

Jim and Vivian MacIntosh receive a congratulatory gift from Dean Mike Sinclair at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Regina in April, after retiring from managing the cathedral’s columbarium. The couple had co-ordinated and looked after the area for the past 20 years. With construction of the new facility and hall at St. Paul’s, the columbarium ­­­— a sanctuary with niches for funeral urns to be kept in a dignified and proper manner — more than doubled in size. The Columbarium Board of Management has now contracted Speers Funeral Services Ltd. to oversee the admin duties of the columbarium manager position.

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WALLACE Continued from page 1 This symbolises the ancient belief on the day when we will wake eternally, clergy will rise, facing those they were called to serve. “At that time,” he said, “Duncan will hear, ‘well done, thou good and faithful servant.’”

Dean Mike Sinclair and former Dean James Merrett also participated in the service.

Diocesan Elder, Rev. Arthur Anderson, performed the sweet grass ceremony after the singing of the Nunc Dimittis.

Stirring music was provided by the cathedral choir, Janice Elliot-Denike at the organ and piano, while piper Eilidh MacDonald played Highland Cathedral as the recessional.

Duncan Douglas Wallace was born in Kitchener, Ont., and received his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Manitoba, and Master of Divinity at St. John’s College Winnipeg in 1965.

He later received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from the same college.

He was ordained deacon in 1964 and priested the following year. In 1978 Wallace came to Qu’Appelle from the Diocese of Niagara and became Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral. In November 1997 he was elected 10th Bishop of Qu’Appelle, and was consecrated in January 1998.

He retired in 2005, but continued to serve the diocese by conducting services in parishes without clergy. He had been priest-in-charge of St. Luke’s, Regina, until shortly before his death. He is survived by his wife, Mary, children Lisa and Andrew and several grandchildren.

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Historical perspective on the episcopate of Bishop Wallace

By Trevor Powell Diocesan Archivist Registrar

Bishop Duncan Douglas Wallace, 10th bishop of Qu’Appelle.

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REGINA – The Residential Schools issue took on a crisis proportion in the late 1990s as the Anglican Church of Canada and many of its dioceses became embroiled in litigation.

This crisis overshadowed much of Wallace’s episcopate, creating a climate of fear and uncertainty about the future of the Anglican Church, not only within this diocese, but also across the country.

From the outset Wallace worked tirelessly with First Nations elders and leaders seeking to bring Aboriginal Peoples and the Church closer together, through reconciliation and pastoral ministry.

At the same time, he worked to calm and re-assure Anglicans within the diocese that the Church must live up to its past responsibilities, while planning for possibly a different and better future.

At his retirement, many felt Wallace, with his inner strength, resolve and courage, had been the right person to hold the position of bishop during these uncertain and trying times.

During Wallace’s episcopate, congregations continue to be disestablished and churches closed across the diocese; others, however, were re-organized into more viable entities.

In Moose Jaw, for example, four congregations were disestablished and their church buildings closed, but they courageously established themselves into one large and vibrant city parish.

During his episcopate, there was greater co-operation between the Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, which saw congregations sharing property, financial resources and clergy.

Wallace signed the agreement covering the future operation and use of the St. Michael’s Retreat at Lumsden by the Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran and Anglican Churches.

While continuing to ordain seminary-trained clergy, Bishop Wallace placed greater emphasis on the raising up of locallyordained ministry to staff or assist in a number of parishes across the diocese.

Reflections on Bishop Duncan Wallace

By Marilyn Dean Marilyn Dean was Executive Officer of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle during the time Duncan Wallace was bishop.

Duncan Wallace was the right person to lead us through a difficult period in our diocese.”

This is a statement you will often hear about his years as Bishop of Qu’Appelle. Having been rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral and Dean of Qu’Appelle for nearly 20 years, he brought to his ministry as bishop wide experience and knowledge of the diocese.

But it was his calm voice of faith, reason and wisdom in the midst of uncertainty that gave us hope as we faced challenges.

It has also been said this same calm voice was heard and appreciated at the House of Bishops and other national church gatherings.

In his homily at Duncan’s memorial, retired bishop David Crawley quoted someone who had described Duncan

as “a battleship disguised as a rowboat.” A very apt description!

“We are in this together” he would say. “Together” was how he often approached the work and ministry of the diocese.

The door to his office was always open and clergy and laity would often poke their heads in to say “hi.” He encouraged those in whom he saw particular gifts or strengths to grow in and to use those gifts. He also gave them opportunity to do so.

He would often jokingly say, “Well, I got out of doing that!”

But of course, what was really happening was people were being encouraged and enabled to grow in their ministry.

Dignity, simplicity and order.

Those words describe how he served as bishop, how he led us in worship, how he lived his life. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. He was not a person to draw attention to himself.

Many of the things he did, which exemplified his strong sense of justice, his care for

those on the margins of society or his assistance to those who simply needed a helping hand, went unnoticed, except to those who experienced his kind and generous spirit.

Since his death many people have shared these experiences.

He left his mark on many lives and made the world a better place. We will miss him.

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By Rev. Winna Martin I have been asked to do a short personal reflection on my friend, mentor, boss and colleague: Bishop Duncan Wallace.

Even now I find it hard to comprehend that he is gone; that I won’t see that impish grin, hear that cheerful voice, or see his bustling presence around the cathedral. The loss is greatest for his family, especially his wife Mary, whom he dearly loved and who will miss him daily.

But the loss is felt by those

who were close to him, who loved him as a friend, and those whose lives he touched, however briefly. I feel very privileged to have known him and I will miss him greatly.

In 1989 I was hired as Bishop’s Secretary and Secretary for the Diocese of Qu’Appelle.

From time to time, Duncan, who was then Dean, would call to ask for a “favour” – usually a bulletin for a special service.

He would invariably preface this request with: “Winna, pearl beyond price, font of all knowledge, would you ... ” and of course I did! When Duncan was elected 10th Bishop of Qu’Appelle he became my boss and I became his “Dragon Lady.”

A particularly militant and very angry woman insisted on seeing the bishop on a weekly basis, usually to rant about things he could do little to rectify.

As his secretary, I took it upon myself to make sure he was no longer disturbed by her tirades, so she wrote a scathing letter

referring to me as the “Dragon at the Gates.”

There are so many memories – so many stories – too many to shrink into this short reflection.

There were lively and engaging social occasions with Duncan presiding over the “roast beast”; playing favourites on the grand piano; regaling us with stories past and present; amusing anecdotes and historical insights; history was one of his passions.

There was Bishop Duncan annoyed and drumming his fingers on the table – the “look” through lowered glasses – the same glasses that would often get misplaced or left on the altar.

There were countless acts of kindness bestowed on so many; some known and a vast majority unknown. His life, though far too short, was a life well lived; an inspiring example of Christian love and charity.

I feel as if a special part of my life has ended, but I have been forever enriched and blessed by knowing Duncan.

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Primate visits northern Saskatchewan

By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT – The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of Canada, visited northern Saskatchewan in early June.

He arrived in time to share in the healing service held on June 5 at the Senator Allen Bird Gymnasium in Prince Albert, which preceded the ordination to priesthood of the Rev. Marj Hymn and the Rev. Sam Halkett.

The Primate preached with special emphasis on the priest as pastor.

Bishop Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican bishop, presided at the Eucharist and Bishop Adam Halkett, Diocesan Indigenous bishop and bishop of Missinippi, presided at the ordination.

The service was followed by a delicious feast.

The healing service and ordination marked the beginning of the first regular Indigenous General Assembly of the diocese.

The Assembly included several reports, a call for a visit from the Archbishop of Canterbury, the election of a new Diocesan Indigenous Council, as well as an address from the Primate on the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

After the Primate spoke, the Prince Albert Grand Council presented him with a stunning red star blanket.

On Sunday, Holy Trinity Church at Stanley Mission hosted the Primate for a service of confirmation followed by a tremendous feast.

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, smells the new beaver mitts he received from Stanely Mission councillors Linda Charles and Bernice Roberts and elder Joe Roberts. The Primate visited the Diocese of Saskatchewan in June.

Photo — Mary Brown Nets had been set, all the flags and decorations put in place, the candidates prepared and boats were ready to ferry people across to the old church and cemetery.

The Primate preached and confirmed more than 50 candidates inside the overflowing historic church.

The candidates were presented by lay reader Doris Roberts, who named every candidate without faltering by

memory.

The Primate wore the blanket he had received the previous day, as well as a deer skin beaded mitre made by the Rev. Ruth Ross. Bishop Adam Halkett presided at the Eucharist.

At the end of the service and before the obligatory photos, the Primate received gifts from the diocese and band.

Bishop Adam presented him with wild rice, beadwork and

a birch bark biting. Stanley Mission elders and councillors presented the Primate with a gorgeous pair of beaver mitts.

Doris Roberts presented Archbishop Fred with a specially-commissioned beaded pectoral cross.

After photos, there was a feast that included beans, potatoes, bannock and more than 200 lbs (95 kgs) of fried fish filets.

The Primate took an early

boat across the water at the insistence of the elders, as it was feared growing smoke from nearby fires would cut off the road.

These were some of the fires that weeks later would threaten that church and community and lead to the evacuation of thousands from northern Saskatchewan.

On Monday the Primate made a visit to the women of Pinegrove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert. He spoke quietly and powerfully to two very attentive groups in the chapel about the woman who had reached out to touch the Lord seeking healing.

The worship concluded with a time of prayer with laying on of hands and anointing.

Just before the second group of women left the chapel, they presented the Archbishop with a gift of beaded moccasins made in the facility.

The Primate was visibly moved by this act of grace and generosity.

On Monday evening Archbishop Fred spoke to St. David’s (Prince Albert) Bible Study on the Marks of Mission.

Before leaving the diocese on Tuesday morning, he led in the celebration of Holy Communion and preached at the Edward Ahenakew Chapel in the Synod Office.

The Primate wrote about his time in northern Saskatchewan as “an amazing visit ... marked throughout by warmth of welcome and generosity of hospitality.”

Archdeacon Bornowsky installed at St. Philip, Regina

By Ivan Millard

Archdeacon Malcolm French, left, witnesses as Archdeacon Dell Bornowsky signs the oaths and subscriptions which are part of the covenant among the priest, parish, bishop and diocese.

Photo — Gail Herperger

REGINA – Archdeacon Dell Bornowsky was supported by the congregation and a large presence of clergy at his installation as part-time incumbent at St. Philip, Regina, on June 23.

Bishop Rob Hardwick began the service saying, in part, “I have appointed Dell to this position of leadership in our community ministry.

“This ministry continues the work done through the years in this community and is part of the work and witness of the whole church.”

Lessons from Isaiah and Acts were read by Emma Sturm and Lisa Wilson-Sturm. The gospel, taken from Luke, was read by Deacon Rita Brann.

In his sermon, Rev. Mark Ireland, visiting from the Diocese of Lichfield, said it was a privilege to preach at this

Bishop Rob Hardwick began the service saying, in part, “I have appointed Dell to this position of leadership in our community ministry. This ministry continues the work done through the years in this community and is part of the work and witness of the whole church.” induction “on the Eve of the Birth of John the Baptist, as my first parish was St. John the Baptist in Accrington, Lancashire.”

He spoke about John the Baptist preaching penitence, prophesying and pointing people to Jesus.

“Prophets in the Old Testament had a precarious

experience, called by God to speak the truth to power. I’m hoping that speaking the truth to your parish and to Bishop Rob won’t cause you (Dell) to lose your head.”

Pointing people to Jesus is the job of every Christian and congregation. While we may face challenges ahead, he concluded, “As the angel Gabriel said to Mary, ‘Nothing is impossible with God.’” The required declarations were certified by Wardens Diane Gingras and Don Metz.

St. Philip’s partners in Shared Ministry sent messages of welcome from Rev. Russell Mitchell-Walker of Eastside United and Pastor Carla Blakely of Bread of Life Lutheran.

A time of fellowship followed.

Bornowsky also continues to fill the role of Executive Archdeacon of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle.

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The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Saskatoon hosted a National Aboriginal Day celebration and service on June 21. Parts of the service took place in English and Cree, while a number of guests spoke to roughly 180 people in attendance. From left, aboriginal columnist Doug Cuthand was the main speaker; religious leaders and elders extend their hands to pray over and bless written thoughts, prayers and responses, all placed on a Star Blanket; and Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Felix Thomas.

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A service of celebration, healing and reconciliation in Saskatoon on National Aboriginal Day

By the Very Rev. Scott Pittendrigh Dean of Saskatoon SASKATOON – The service of celebration, healing and reconciliation occurred at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on National Aboriginal Day on June 21.

The turnout for the service was very good, considering there were a number of major events going on that day for National Aboriginal Day (NAD). About 180 people were in attendance.

We were fortunate to have such guests with us as Tribal Chief Felix Thomas, Saskatoon Tribal Council; Harry Lafond from the Office of the Treaty Commissioner; the Honourable Justice David Wright, commissioner of the Stonechild Inquiry; and indigenous drummer, Blujay Linklater.

Official Leader of the Provincial Opposition, Cam Broten, MLA David Forbes,

city councillor Mairin Lowen and other ecumenical and multifaith guests also joined us for this service, bringing greetings from the communities they were representing.

Our main speaker was the well-know columnist Doug Cuthand (the son of an aboriginal priest in our diocese, the Rev. Stan Cuthand).

Doug Cuthand’s words were very powerful, challenging and inspiring. During the service, a portion of Psalm 25 was read in Cree and English responsively.

The Lord’s Prayer was prayed in Cree for us by Hector Ahenekew and the Right Rev. Adam Halkett, Bishop of the Diocese of Missinipi (part of the Diocese of Saskatchewan) did the final blessing for us in Cree.

One of our own diocesan clergy, the Rev. Mark Kleiner, wonderfully led the singing of Joseph Naytowhow’s well-known song We Are All One People as well as an original composition

New priest for St. Luke, Regina

from Mark called City of Truth.

A community choir was led

by Cathedral Music Director Michael Harris.

Organist Greg Schulte and trumpeter Frank Harrington offered a beautiful and moving Meditation for trumpet and organ.

We began our service together by acknowledging the traditional territory on which we gathered. In speaking, I mentioned that for many thousands of years, the nations of Treaty 6 sought to walk gently on this land; they offered assistance to the first European travellers to this territory; and they had shared their knowledge of survival in what was at times a harsh climate.

I noted we are now meeting in a spirit of a new relationship with each other: one based on honour and deep respect.

We were gathering on a day when Canadians across the country assemble to honour the heritage, contribution and culture of Canada’s First Nation, Inuit

and Metis peoples.

As we prayed together, we were particularly mindful and thankful for the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and for their recent report and recommendations.

Also, for the action this report calls forth from all of us: to strive to recommit ourselves to being a community of peace and hope in our shared life together.

In linking the historic injustice of residential schools to the present-day crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, I pointed out to those gathered that many Anglican cathedrals, along with other faith-based communities across Canada, rang their bells or chimes for each of the 1,122 aboriginal women reported missing from 1980 to 2012.

I mentioned for the past 22 days, St. John’s Cathedral, along with our sister cathedrals in Regina (St. Paul’s) and in Prince Albert (St. Alban’s) and cathedrals

from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, had been ringing their chimes for each woman and girl missing or murdered.

The Prayers of Thanksgiving in the Four Directions were prayed by individuals representing indigenous peoples from different parts of the world.

During the offering, people wrote on pieces of paper their prayers, hopes, dreams and thoughts about healing and reconciliation. These prayers were gathered on a Star Blanket and every religious leader and elder were invited up to extend their hands in blessing over the people’s offering of their hearts.

These prayer papers were later burned and the ashes were buried in the flower garden that surrounds the cathedral. The service ended with native drummer Bluejay Linklater drumming Closing Song.

At the end of the service, people left the cathedral singing Peace is Flowing Like a River.

By Nigel Salway

Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.

While at St. Francis, Bruce participated in two diocesan synods, maintained the web and social media presence for the parish, and ministered at a local seniors care facility. Before serving at St. Francis, Michael was co-incumbent in the parishes of St. Barnabas, St. Anne and St. Martin-in-the-Fields.

Other experience includes serving as a naval chaplain

in the Royal Canadian Navy and teaching English in NamGwangju, Korea.

St. Luke welcomes Bruce to Saskatchewan and looks forward to working with him and having him share in their spiritual life together as members of Christ’s Church in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle. They ask readers to uphold their new priest in prayer as he begins this new chapter in his life. Photo – Nigel Salway

REGINA – The vestry and parishioners of St. Luke are pleased announce Rev. Michael Bruce as the new incumbent of St. Luke, effective Aug. 1.

Bruce was ordained in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, where he has served since 2012, most recently at St. Francis Anglican Church in Winnipeg. He will be inducted at St. Luke’s on

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Archbishop Fred Hiltz, centre, receives a gift of a new blanket, from Grand Chief Ron Michel and vicechief Brian Hardlotte. Hiltz participated in the Diocese of Saskatchewan’s General Assembly in June.

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Rev. Samuel Halkett, third from left, and Rev. Marjorie Hyman, second from right, gather with Primate Fred Hiltz, Bisho Adam Halkett and Bishop Michael Hawkins, after their ordination to the priesthood.

Photo — Mary Brown enjoyed their coffee and muffins while studying the Parable of the Sower using Gospel-based Discipleship.

The Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council, Ron Michel, was introduced and spoke. He spoke of his childhood in Pelican Narrows.

He said you have to, not necessarily, take care of but work with the people to take care

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Aug. 1: We welcome Wendell Brock and his family to the diocese.

He will be the priest-in-charge in the Combined Anglican and Lutheran Congregation in Meadow Lake and in Loon Lake.

West Ankole Uganda at 7 p.m. at St. Alban’s Cathedral Prince Albert. For more information, call 306-763-2455. All are welcome. The ACW P.A. Deanery will host a reception following the presentation.

Executive Committee meeting: Sept. 10 at 4 p.m.

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Postulant for Ordination

Bishop Rob Hardwick has accepted the recommendation of the Advisory Council for Postulants for Ordination that Nathan (Nate) Wall of St. Aidan, Moose Jaw, be named as a postulant of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle.

Nate is currently undertaking doctoral studies at Wycliffe College, Toronto. As postulant he will be able to attend diocesan synod, clergy days and clergy conferences.

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Rev. Cal Macfarlane and his wife, Tracey, have returned to the diocese. He has been licensed as Associate Priest at St. Aidan, Moose Jaw.

By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT – The Right Rev. Adam Halkett, Bishop of Missinipi, and the Right Rev. Michael Hawkins, Bishop of Saskatchewan, called for a General Assembly as specified in the Canons of the Diocese of Saskatchewan.

A General Assembly is like a synod and consists of Indigenous clergy, lay readers and other representatives or delegates from each parish. It is called by the Diocesan Indigenous Bishop to oversee the ministry to and by the Indigenous people of the diocese.

A committee was formed to organize the assembly and make all of the arrangements for accommodations, meals, worship and business arising.

There were 12 clergy delegates registered and 81 lay delegates registered.

The assembly was held at the Senator Allen Bird Gymnasium in Prince Albert. The Assembly began on June 5 at 6 p.m. with a Healing Service led by the Rev. Wilfred Sanderson.

At 7 p.m. Deacon Samuel Halkett, from Little Red Reserve, and Deacon Marjorie Hyman from Ahtahkakoop, were ordained to the priesthood.

The Primate, the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, gave the sermon.

Rev. Sam Halkett put up a teepee and the altar was set under it.

Providing the ordination music was a group from Fort à la Corne and another from Ahtahkakoop, plus other talented clergy who attended the assembly.

Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, and Chief Larry Ahenakew, were at the ordination. The ordination was followed by stew and bannock prepared by St. James, Muskoday’s ACW. The assembly continued on Saturday morning, beginning with a Bible Study led by National Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald. Delegates

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of themselves. There are 38,000 people in the PAGC area and out of that number, 25,000 are between the ages of one to 25; the Grand Chief is concerned about their direction and future.

Vice-chief Brian Hardlotte, from Stanley Mission, spoke of the General Assembly and his hopes it would play a large part in the healing of the young people.

He noted in 1975 people were shocked to hear of a suicide, but not so anymore.

Senator Sol Sanderson, who has been in Indigenous politics for 55 years, spoke about the Doctrine of Discovery and the history and involvement of the churches with regard to the native people.

Lay Ready Tony Michel read the following motion: Bishops, elders and members of this Assembly, across the country Anglicans are remembering the 1,181 indigenous women and girls who were reported murdered or missing between 1980 and 2012.

Many of these women are from our communities. I ask that

we pause to remember them, to pray for their families and communities and to pray for healing and safety, justice and equality in our day.

O Father of all, we pray to thee for those whom we love but see no longer. Grant them they peace; and in thy loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of thy perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, giver of all comfort: Deal graciously, we pray thee, with those who mourn, especially those who mourn our missing and women and girls.

The Rev. Beryl Whitecap spoke about the roles and responsibilities of the Indigenous Council, the Elders Council and the ACW. Dixie Bird gave a presentation on youth ministry.

Rev. Wilfred Sanderson spoke on the James Settee College.

Later in the afternoon, Beryl Whitecap and Sam Halkett spoke to the delegates about the importance of each church having a vestry to take part in the operation of the church and to help the minister.

Nominations were held for the election of 12 new members to the Indigenous Council.

The following were elected to the Indigenous Council: Rev. Wilfred Sanderson, Rev. Marjorie Hyman, Rev. Sam Halkett, Rev. Beryl Whitecap, the Rev. Richard Custer, the Rev. Canon Park Buck, Sheila Chaboyer, David Moostoos, Russell Ahenakew, Elaine Bear, Ava Bear and Sheila Reimer.

Robert. G. Bear, Paul Whitefish and Harvey Whitefish were appointed by Bishop Halkett to be members of the council.

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Steak Night for Refugees

Proceeds from the event will go to the Diocesan Refugee Fund Sept. 22 from 5 to 9 p.m.

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Fashion Forecast

Saturday, Oct. 17 12:15 – Lunch. At 1 p.m. – Fashion Show, Fashions by Suzanne’s, Harbour Landing St. Matthew Anglican Church, 2161 Winnipeg Street, Regina Door prizes and a 50/50 draw Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance.

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Fun for seniors

St. Philip, Regina has begun a Seniors’ Program as part of its Living the Mission initiative.

Activities include weekly walks, coffee times and card group, as well as monthly dinners, movie nights and dance outings. All seniors are invited to enrol in the Senior’s Program and receive the planned event schedule.

Are you, or someone you know, sitting home alone, wishing to get out and do things with others? Come and enjoy activities with others. Need more info? Contact Mary (306-7899662) or Rod (306-789-1388).

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Qu’Appelle ACW meets in Swift Current Contributed

Anglican Editors visit Qu’Appelle

Members of the Anglican Editors’ Association display their publications on the steps of St. Peter’s, Qu’Appelle. The group met in Regina in June for their annual conference and took a bus to visit the first pro-cathedral of the diocese. While in Qu’Appelle, the congregation treated the gathering to a wonderful meal at the Paddington farm. Many people said the trip to Qu’Appelle was a highlight of the conference.

Photo — Simon Chambers

SWIFT CURRENT (Qu’A) – The 50th annual meeting of the Anglican Church Women of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle was held at St. Stephens on April 25, with 36 in attendance.

After introductions, the meeting proceeded with singing Change my Heart, Oh God, chosen for the meeting’s theme: Change Challenges Us. Prayers and readings were led by Revs.

Isabella Frank and Susan Salo.

President Edith Maddaford introduced Bishop Rob Hardwick, who spoke inspiringly on the theme of change and challenge. (see related article) The meeting continued with the business portion of the gathering, which included discussion of an ACW mission statement and distribution of a Thank Offering brochure.

The meeting recessed for lunch and cowboy poetry by Bryce Burnett, which people found very interesting.

Bishop Hardwick introduced the afternoon speaker, Rev. Anne Marie MacNeil, Associate Priest at St. James the Apostle, Regina, and Qu’Appelle Diocesan Representative for PWRDF. She gave info about the Primate’s Word Relief and Development Fund, the development and relief agency of the Anglican Church of Canada.

PWRDF was created in response to a deadly mine explosion in Springhill, Nova Scotia in 1958. PWRDF responds to crises around the world (including recent wildfires in northern Saskatchewan); provides support to refugees; and supports development projects around the world. PWRDF works with 58

partners in 22 countries.

Two websites are recommended: pwrdf.org and www.justgeneration.ca, which is the youth group of PWRDF. There is a staff of 16 from around the world, while only 12 per cent of the budget goes to administration.

Needles and Natter, the stitching group from St. Stephen’s, sold items at the meeting and donated the proceeds of $160 to PWRDF. Proceeds from the silent auction and the church offering, totaling $728, were given to the Living the Mission campaign.

The annual meeting concluded with Holy Eucharist celebrated

by Rev. Jonathan Hoskin.

Memoriam for deceased members and installation of officers were held during the service.

The 2016 gathering will be Saturday, April 23, at the Cathedral in Regina and is open to all to attend. You do not have to be part of the ACW, nor do you have to have an ACW in your church to participate.

Qu’Appelle Diocese ACW Officers: President: Edith Maddaford First-vice president: Sandra Hill Second-vice president: Rev. Susan Salo Treasurer: Done by Synod Office Financial contact: Elva Akister Corresponding secretary: Sandra Kerr Recording secretary: Sharon Gibler Juniors: Elva Akister Social Action: Still to be filled Book of Remembrance: Mary Gyles (by appointment) Calendars: Sandra Hill Little Helpers: Sally Bishop Life Member: Margaret Brady (volunteered) Chaplain: Rev. Isabella Frank

Order of Sask. recipient Esther Hay passes away

By Mary Brown

St. Bride’s, Watson celebrates 100th anniversary

A large group of people from Watson and surrounding communities joined the Right Rev. David Irving, Bishop of Saskatoon, for a picture in front of St. Bride’s, Watson as part of a celebration of the 100 years of ministry of the church in the community, on June 28. Photo — Joan Irving

PRINCE ALBERT – In 2005 Esther Hay received the Order of Saskatchewan.

In 1965 Esther joined the parish of St. Alban’s in Prince Albert, where she sang in the choir, directed girls’ junior choir, was leader for girls’ auxiliary, member of the ACW, altar guild and the vestry.

Esther and husband and family of three sons moved to Christopher Lake in 1990, where once again she became

involved in the church life of St. Christopher’s as a lay reader, director of music ministries and vestry member.

Esther moved to Prince Albert and joined St. David’s Church and once again became a faithful member of their congregation.

Esther was a lay reader up until her death on May 17, 2015.

Esther’s commitment to Christ and her unwavering eagerness to share her faith with others in her service to the church was a wonderful example to those around her.

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The Saskatchewan Anglican

September 2015

Christians encouraged to be aware of God’s work in the world Highlights of the 48th Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land

By Jason Antonio

— Archdeacon Malcolm French (Qu’Appelle) as an alternate — Rev. Patricia Martin (Saskatchewan) as an alternate — Jason Antonio (Qu’Appelle) as an alternate

MANITOU SPRINGS (S’toon) – Delegates from 10 dioceses across western and northern Canada gathered at Manitou Springs near Watrous in late June for the 48th Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land. Here are some of the highlights.

Bishop Greg Kerr-Wilson was elected the new metropolitan for the Province of Rupert’s Land, on the first day the synod. The new archbishop was elected on the second ballot, receiving eight of 13 votes from the House of Bishops and 44 of 79 lay votes.

Bishop Jane Alexander of the Diocese of Edmonton came in second.

Also automatically on the ballot were every bishop in the ecclesiastical province, including Bishop Michael Hawkins of the Diocese of Saskatchewan, Bishop David Irving of the Diocese of Saskatoon and Bishop Rob Hardwick of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle.

Kerr-Wilson was bishop of Qu’Appelle from 2006-12 and has been the bishop in Calgary since late 2012. He succeeds Archbishop David Ashdown as metropolitan, who retired in 2014.

The theme for the Synod was “Marked by Mission.” This theme revolved around the five Marks of Mission, which include: — Proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom — Teaching, baptizing and nurturing new believers — Responding to human need by loving service — Seeking to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation — To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the Earth The Five Marks of Mission can be compared to the five fingers on a human hand, explained National Aboriginal Bishop Mark MacDonald. This is how: ­— The thumb matches up with helping the renewal of and sustaining of life and creation; this is a Christian’s “moral duty” — The pointer finger matches up with the unjust structures of society, translating into peace and reconciliation among others — The middle finger matches meeting human needs and responding with loving service — The ring finger is pastoral

Constitution and Canons — Archdeacon Malcolm French (Qu’Appelle) — Noreen Hareuther (Saskatoon)

Archbishop Greg Kerr-Wilson of the Diocese of Calgary was elected the new Metropolitan for the ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land, at the 48th Synod of the Province of Rupert’s Land. Here, Kerr-Wilson is installed into his new position and title.

Photos — Jason Antonio

Joan Irving

Archdeacon Malcolm French

Dean Kenneth Davis

and provides fellowship with others — The pinky finger proclaims the Good News and how God is with us. This finger is most important, as it animates all the others.

proclamation of God here with us, the bishop added. If we preach and proclaim the Gospel, everything we need – such as the Holy Spirit – will come with it.

The Gospel is the vehicle to help carry out what God wants us to do.

how that had come to be realized.

One’s hands never lie, MacDonald said. Everything one needs to know to live can be found on one’s hands. Our five fingers can indicate who we are.

They line up with our mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual aspects. Most importantly, the five wounds of Jesus can make us whole.

The five Marks have been around since the 1980s.

However, it has only been within roughly the last decade that the Anglican Church of Canada has pushed them. MacDonald explained the word “mission” has become an overused cliché; Christians need to recapture the power of the Gospel so true mission can occur.

The Gospel is about the

Entitled “Four Minutes of Ministry,” dioceses were able to talk about a successful project occurring in their region, as it relates to the work of the Church.

The Very Rev. Kenneth Davis, Dean of the Diocese of Saskatchewan, spoke about his diocese’s work in teaching Cree at St. Alban’s Cathedral to those interested in learning the language.

Joan Irving, of the Diocese of Saskatoon, talked about her diocese’s work in building new homes for families in Mexico in 2014.

Archdeacon Malcolm French, of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle, spoke about the new church plant in Pense and

Facilitated discussions about certain missional-related topics occurred at each table, led by two appointed clergy.

Questions focused on how the stories from “Four Minutes of Ministry” affected each delegate; what ministry initiatives delegates would like to do in their own dioceses; what Synod presentation strongly touched each delegate; and what initiative or idea could each diocese bring back to the people in its parishes, to help carry out the work of Jesus.

Also, what role the Province of Rupert’s Land could have in carrying out the work of God in the wider church, that it currently isn’t doing.

Members from the three Saskatchewan dioceses were elected to various provincial synod committees. They include: Executive Council

Provincial Panel — Archdeacon Malcolm French (Qu’Appelle) — Barbara Forsyth (Saskatoon) Ministry Committee — Bishop Rob Hardwick (Qu’Appelle) as an alternate — Executive Archdeacon Dell Bornowsky (Qu’Appelle) — Rev. Trish McCarthy (Qu’Appelle) as an alternate — Jason Antonio (Qu’Appelle) — Karen Walter (Saskatoon) as an alternate Provincial Court — Bishop Rob Hardwick (Qu’Appelle) — Bishop David Irving (Saskatoon) The Rev. Alex Parsons from the Diocese of Saskatoon and Rev. Geoff Woodcroft from the Diocese of Rupert’s Land (Winnipeg) made a presentation about stewardship and working with other stewardship officers across the country.

They explained talking about stewardship is difficult and not usually encouraged, as it is usually equated with fundraising.

However, both pointed out stewardship is a “lifestyle.”

Therefore, to ensure stewardship officers don’t feel isolated or alone, the Stewardship Education Network for Disciples (SEND) was started, mainly in the Province of Rupert’s Land, but connected with another ecclesiastical province in the east.

“This is about the generosity of God, a generosity of God that is always forthcoming,” both men pointed out. “We are being invited to come into that generosity.

“There is a great misconception out there that we are creating small excavators to haul money out of your pocket,” which is not the case.

Instead, stewardship officers’ main goal is to walk with people and be missional.

Fourteen resolutions were brought forward to Provincial Synod, with seven carried and seven either sent back to committee from which they came or withdrawn entirely.

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September 2015

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Little Red service supports evacuees

By Bishop Michael Hawkins

Welcome to Biggar! Sirley Sanchez, at right, cuts a welcoming cake with her children Valeria, Valentina and Adriana. The Sanchez family moved to Canada from Columbia in late 2014.

Photo — Kevin Brautigam, Biggar Independent

New life in Biggar

By Cindy Hoppe BIGGAR (S’toon) – Sirley, Valentina, Valeria and Adriana Sanchez were so excited to be near their new home, they left the Saskatoon airport and headed to Biggar without stopping to eat.

Volunteers who had been putting the final welcoming touches on the home left only a few moments before they arrived. The Sanchezes crossed the threshold, enjoyed some pizza and finally let out their collectively held breath, to relax from their cross-continental trip.

PALS Help The Biggar Refugee Support Committee started with an information evening sponsored by PALS (Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans in Service) in November 2013.

Guest speaker Ljiljana Knezevic spoke about her experience as a Bosnian refugee sponsored by the community in 1993.

Klaus Gruber, the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon refugee co-ordinator, provided the facts about refugee sponsorship. We were interested in sponsoring a family from Syria, but the capacity to process people from there is very limited, so Klaus told us of all the other people in the refugee queue already waiting for a home.

In the meantime, another small group of people in town were thinking of refugee sponsorship, so we joined forces.

We met one summer evening in July 2014, looked at the small paragraph of description each family gets and picked one.

From Columbia to Ecuador In Colombia, Sirley’s husband had been killed by

extortionists, while the family was being threatened by further extortion demands, so she fled her middle-class home with her three young daughters and a suitcase each to Equador. Her family was processed there and she began the wait for the call that would begin her new life.

Her last few months in Equador were spent in a single room with her girls, working for the family that was housing and feeding them.

We sent our application off in August 2014 with the assistance of Klaus and started readying the house that would shelter this family. The owner was now in long-term care and one of our committee members was looking after it.

She knew she would have to clean it up eventually, as it was far more engaging to be doing it for a family than for an estate.

We thought we had a couple of months to prepare, but within a couple of weeks, we received notice that our family would be here Sept. 24.

Many helping hands sorted, washed, painted, floored, plumbed, re-wired and furnished the home to ready it for our family.

Fundraising Starts We started gathering funds through the church, with a spring garage sale and personal donations. We are a blended sponsorship where the Federal Government funds the first six months of expenses and we look after the other half of the first year in Canada.

We had a welcome event in November, where more funds came forward and then a major fund raiser in January. Pastor Mark Kleiner is a musician with

a band of music makers called “The Group.” They held a juke box concert at our theatre, where people sponsored songs and requests from the play list.

It was a fabulous, spiritfilled event that brought forward $9,000 to help our family.

A sponsorship group needs to plan about $2,000 a month depending on what housing costs are in one’s community.

In Biggar, we are lucky to have Great Plains Community College, which has been providing English classes weekly through our sponsorship time.

Positive Attitudes We have volunteers tutoring Sirley, providing transport for shopping, medical, translation and navigating the world of government forms. Each refugee family comes with a debt to the Canadian government, which covers the cost of their air tickets and processing fees incurred in coming to this country.

Our hope is any funds raised in excess of those needed to cover living expenses can be used to retire Sirley’s debt and give her a nest egg to build on.

Our sponsored family is wonderful. Sirley’s attitude is amazingly positive and she is so motivated to succeed for her girls.

We know this is not everyone’s experience, but we are gaining so much from being able to participate in this family’s life that we would encourage others to take a chance on welcoming the stranger.

Sirley’s gratitude for her home, for the opportunity of school for her children (they had no access for the two years they were in limbo), for the beauty of a Canadian winter, is a gift and a model for the rest of us.

LITTLE RED RESERVE (Skwn) – After what seemed like hours on a dusty gravel road, I finally arrived at St. James Church on the Little Red Reserve.

We left Prince Albert at 2:30 p.m., with me following the Rev. Samuel Halkett, the priest in charge, and arrived at the church at 3 p.m. The church service was to have begun at 3 p.m.

But Sam had to unlock the church and go home to get his vestments and vessels for Holy Communion. So off he went.

There were a few parishioners waiting at the church. One of them was a young boy, who agreed to ring the bell. While waiting for everyone else to arrive we visited.

Discussion focused on the fires and the evacuees.

There were six different families who came to Little Red Reserve for refuge. They were from La Ronge, Stanley Mission, Grandmother’s Bay and Pinehouse.

La Ronge would be a 2 ½-hour drive from Little Red, Stanley Mission would be a four-hour drive from Little Red and Grandmother’s Bay is another hour drive north of

Stanley Mission. Some of the discussion centred on families which were sent to different locations around the province and out of the province.

I mentioned it was sort of like the war, when families got separated. We then all had a good laugh about the fact the army is here too.

By around 4 p.m. Sam returned with a car-load of evacuees, who had no way to get to the church but wanted to attend the service. The first hymn we sang was When He Cometh, When He Cometh to accompaniment of the guitar played by Sam. The readings were from Trinity V. Some more of the evacuees arrived in time for Mr. Halkett’s sermon. The service closed with What a Friend We Have in Jesus.

I brought a cash donation from the diocese office with me. We counted out the money and laid it in six separate piles on the communion rail. Each family came up and received their gift. It was not much, but they were grateful to get it.

They were even more grateful to receive the homemade bannock one of the parishioners from St. James made for them. They had been in Little Red for five days and were hoping to return to their homes soon.

Saskatchewan Anglican wins three awards

By Staff REGINA - The Saskatchewan Anglican won three awards at the joint convention of the Canadian Church Press (CCP) and Associated Church Press (ACP), held April 27 to May 1 in Toronto.

Saskatchewan Anglican managing editor Jason Antonio won first place in the feature photo category for Harry Baldwin. His newspaper picked up first place in the media review category for Heresy: A history of defending the truth, by the Rev. Canon Howard Green, and third place in the column category (Circulation up to 9,999) for Rev. Dell Bornowsky.

For Antonio’s Harry Baldwin photo, the judge said, “Simple. Direct. Evocative.

Respectful. A great shot of history that matters to the readers.”

For Canon Green’s Heresy review, the judge said, “In describing the book, the reviewer talks about the

section defining the heresies and says: ‘I’m not going to summarize what he says about them. I hope I’ve piqued your interest sufficiently that you’ll find the book and read about them yourself.’ He has, to that point, piqued this reader’s interest and that’s why the review works.”

For Rev. Bornowsky’s three columns, the judge said, “The writer tackles some very critical and current issues.

Why be a Christian, Why wear a collar, Why not attempt to evangelize. He doesn’t wear rose-coloured glasses, and sees the arguments both ways.

His sense of what will make a good column is spot on.”

These three awards add to the five CCP awards the Saskatchewan Anglican won last year.

Founded in 1916, the ACP is the oldest interdenominational religious press association in North America; the CCP has its headquarters in Toronto and began in 1950 as a fellowship of editors.

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The Saskatchewan Anglican

September 2015

Andrée Martinson: Passionate about painting

By Mary Brown

Ring those chimes

Many Anglican cathedrals, along with other faith-based communities across Canada, rang their bells or chimes for each of the 1,122 aboriginal women reported missing from 1980 to 2012.

For 22 days, from May to June, the bells of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon, with its sister cathedrals in Regina (St. Paul’s) and in Prince Albert (St. Alban’s) and cathedrals from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, rang their chimes for each woman and girl missing or murdered. Here bellringer Peter Sakkit, at the cathedral in Saskatoon, rings out the chimes in memory of the missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls.

Photo ­­— Sarah Donnelly

PRINCE ALBERT – Rather than reporting on the sad news of the demise of the members of the Order, we thought we would do a series of stories about members who are still active and vibrant members of their church and community. Today we focus on Andrée Martinson.

Andrée was one of the first 24 to receive the order in 2002.

She was nominated by the parish of St. David’s in Prince Albert.

Until a few years ago, Andrée was a lay reader for the parish.

She also served on vestry and was active in leading Bible study and prayer groups.

Andrée belongs to the Order of St. Luke and was the diocese’s representative for the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer. She is a mentor and friend to many. She is also an artist.

Painting is one of Andrée’s passions. She has grown and been nourished by her deep spiritual awareness of the love of God, which is revealed in things great and small.

“His creation without which there is no life at all, being deeply aware of that wonder of all things around from sky to flowers, to things great and small that minister to us of the love of

Andrée Martinson, Order of Saskatchewan recipient.

Photo — Kathleen Stewart God, which, gives as in her those seeing eyes without which she feels she could not and would not paint,” said Andrée.

His creation, the objects around her, the beauty of the sky, the clouds, the trees, the birds and the world in which we are privileged to live reveal to Andrée God’s amazing grace.

All this is part of why she paints. The things, the life, the experiences that mould us, it is that grace that transforms us all.

She tries to express this in her paintings, an offering of

what was given to her in the first place. That sense of wonder feeds her soul.

If you are in Prince Albert, be sure to visit the Mann Art Gallery to see the full spectrum of Andrée’s work.

Brought together are more than 100 paintings, drawings, works on paper and sketches from her personal archives, the Mann Art Gallery’s permanent collection and numerous private collections.

Her show is on from July 21 to Sept. 5.

St. Matthew’s, Regina celebrates Information contributed by Kathleen Chlopan

Infinitely More to tour prairies BURLINGTON, ONT. – Infinitely More, a Christian music recording duo, will tour the prairies this fall. Infinitely More’s songs are rooted in Scripture and on the stories of our stumbling walks of faith.

Combining prodigious finger-style guitar and signature vocal harmonies, their music is uplifting, soulful and crossgenerational.

Hosting a concert is a great way to bring together and uplift one’s parish congregation and also invite folks from the larger community through the doors of one’s church.

“We also encourage churches, especially in smaller communities, to host ecumenical events, where several churches might pool resources to host a concert,” says Allison Lynn.

Lynn and her husband, Gerald Flemming, form the duo.

Infinitely More was nominated for Gospel Recording of the Year in the 2015 East Coast Music Awards, in addition to several other awards and nominations.

The duo are booking concerts for October and early November.

In addition, they offer workshops on leading worship and songwriting workshops for choirs and worship teams.

For this celebratory tour, Infinitely More has created a new financial structure that requires no upfront fee, while also allowing churches to help raise funds for their own special projects. For more information or to bok this inspiring duo, go to their website at www.

InfinitelyMore.ca.

REGINA – Bishop Rob Hardwick conducted a special worship service at St. Matthew Anglican Church on July 19.

Bishop Hardwick was accompanied by Rev. Blair Dixon at the service, which marked a year since parishioners gathered to determine their destiny, being faced with the question of whether to close the church or continue on.

During the sermon, Bishop Hardwick reminded the congregation of the journey they have been on this past year.

Members are very grateful for the moral and spiritual support they have received from their bishop. He was the one who recommended Charlie Pirie, a

stone mason who is an expert on restoration of old buildings.

The parish learned the church building is safe to use. They have developed an eight-year plan to complete the needed restoration.

St. Matthew’s has been approved by the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation for funding.

Rev. Murray Wright conducts Sunday services and Rev. Blair Dixon is the honorary priest.

Both are directing the parish work on mission.

The congregation is growing.

With the help of new members adding their enthusiasm, along with a dedicated membership, they are accomplishing and working on goals of restoration, revitalization and mission work.

The parish is also working on communication and fundraising strategies to advance its work.

At the July service, Bishop Hardwick reminded the congregation of the power of prayer. For the past year the congregation, as well as Friends of St. Matthew’s, have been praying a Sustenance Prayer every day. They are seeing the results almost on a daily basis.

St. Matthew’s thanks God for the many blessings they have received and continue to receive.

They rejoice in the dedication of faithful members who chose to stay. They also thank the many new members for their contributions and encouragement.

St. Matthew’s continues to have faith that it can and will make a significant contribution to the community, as well as give spiritual guidance to the many who come through its doors.

Saskatoon’s locally-raised clergy program Do you love God? The church?

Been involved in lay ministry for some time and wonder about going deeper? Maybe God is calling you to diaconal or priestly ministry!

Yes, YOU! God needs workers in the vineyard, including priests and deacons. The Diocese of

Saskatoon has a new program for training clergy.

The program takes three to five years to complete, depending on how much time you can devote to it. There is no cost, as the training leads to a non-stipendiary (voluntary) ordained ministry.

The program includes reading courses, in-house training sessions, spiritual formation and a supervised apprenticeship.

Take the plunge now! Contact the Diocesan Training Officer, the Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck, at greenpriest@hotmail.ca.

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14th Joint Convention of Saskatoon Theological Union

By Lisa McInnis

Attendees, faculty and graduates of the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad gather for a picture after the 14th Joint Convocation of the Saskatoon Theological Union. In front, from left, are Barbara Lynn Forsyth (Master of Theological Studies); Trevor Paul Malyon (Licentiate in Theology); Raal Satori Kane (Master of Divinity); Emily Jean Carr (Master of Divinity); and Noreen Darcel Hareuther (Master of Theological Studies). In back, from left, are the Right Rev. Michael Hawkins, Bishop of Saskatchewan; the Rev. Prof. Bill Richardson; the Right Rev. David Irving; and Lisa McInnis. Photo — Tim Yaworski

SASKATOON – St. John’s Anglican Cathedral in Saskatoon, along with The University of Emmanuel College-College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, The Lutheran Theological Seminary and St. Andrew’s College of the United Church, celebrated the 14th joint ecumenical convocation of the Saskatoon Theological Union, on May 8.

The day started with the graduation Eucharist at the seminary chapel. The presider and preacher was the Rev. Paula Foster. During the Eucharist,

prizes were awarded to the students, while Matteo Carboni was installed as the senior Stick for the 2015-16 school year. This was followed by a lunch, with the grads and their guests along with staff, faculty, students and council members.

At the evening convocation, held in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Master of Divinity degrees were awarded to Emily Carr and Satori Kane.

Master of Theological Studies degrees were awarded to Barbara Forsyth and Noreen Hareuther.

A Licentiate in Theology degree was awarded to Trevor Malyon.

Rev. Ian Payne to Big Country Parish

By Heather Piett ESTON (Qu’A) – “God is amazing!” said parishioners.

Prayers were answered as Rev. Ian Payne was installed as incumbent for Big Country Parish on June 12, while area farmers also received the first substantial rain of the season.

Bishop Rob Hardwick presided at the installation and commissioning service held at the Church of the Holy Cross in Eston.

The Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle was “transferred” from June 11 and celebrated at the service. Rev. Lauren Miller, Regional Deal for Kinrose Deanery, gave the homily.

He spoke about the life of Barnabas and the role this great saint played in the growth of the early church.

He reflected on the relevance for us today as we continue to grow the church.

As in the time of Barnabas, it is important to recognize

challenges are just opportunities in disguise and God often works to connect people together to do His work.

The Gospel encourages us to move forward in faith, relying on God to lead us and empower us.

We need to carry our blessings forward and leave the negative behind. And, like Barnabas, we need to take on the role of encourager.

The voices of many visiting clergy and guests helped to fill the small rural church.

Several clergy in attendance had a past connection with Big Country Parish, including former parish priests Rev. David Nevett and Archdeacon Dell Bornowsky.

Rev. Brian Woodrow, who was a curate in the parish in the 1970s, and Rev. Wendell Brock who completed his transitional deaconate and was ordained as a priest during his time in Big Country Parish, were also in attendance.

Rev. Ian Payne comes to Big

Country Parish from Cupar, Sask., where he was Honorary Assistant at Teachers of the Faith Parish. Payne was ordained in October 1992 at St. Columba Church in Port Hardy, B.C. His first posting was in Port Hardy in a combined Anglican/ United Fellowship.

Previous postings within the Diocese of Qu’Appelle include churches in Kamsack, Moose Jaw and Regina. Ian has also spent some time with the Charismatic Episcopal Church of the U.S. Northeast and Canada.

Big Country Parish has two points with a rectory in Kindersley.

Weekly services are held at St. Mary’s in Kindersley and Holy Cross in Eston. Payne’s ministry will involve time in both communities and the surrounding area.

The parishioners of Big Country Parish welcome their new priest and are excited to work with him as their journeys of faith continue to unfold.

Many clergy with connections to Big Country Parish gathered in Eston for the installation of Rev. Ian Payne. From left, Rev. David Nevett, Rev. Ian Payne, Bishop Rob Hardwick, Rev. Brian Woodrow, Rev. Wendell Brock, hodling his son, Josiah, and Archdeacon Dell Bornowsky.

Photo — Pam Kosolofski

Saskatoon ACW retreat set for mid-September Contributed SASKATOON – Gratitude is a way of being.

“For some, gratitude comes naturally; for others it requires practicing until it becomes habit and ultimately a way of being.”

Gratitude is a heart-centred word that evokes warm feelings and sentimental thoughts. What might happen in our behaviour if we view “gratitude” and another heart-centred word, “generosity,” as two sides of the same coin?

Come to the ACW Fall Retreat, Sept. 18-20 and join others in exploring the mystery of our covenant-centred gratitude and the need for it to be the source of our spiritual rejuvenation and communitybased generosity.

In the past we have come home from a retreat with crafts, small gifts, etc.

This time, we are able to reduce the cost of the retreat, as there are no expenses for craft or activity materials, so we will bring a gift for the Saskatoon Hospital Ministry.

The three hospitals in Saskatoon, and the Cancer Centre, treat patients from all over our huge province, which means many Anglicans in care have no ministry close by, so the visit from the Saskatoon Hospital Ministry is vitally important.

You ask how we as Anglicans can support this ministry. The Reverend Dr. Jessica Latshaw speaks passionately of the importance and comfort of prayer shawls for adults and children; cuffed shawls for those in wheelchairs; wee blankets to wrap the deceased newborn being flown back north with their parents; cozy toques and scarves for women and men facing hair loss during chemotherapy; and pocket prayer shawls to hold tight during treatment and testing.

Now the question is, how will I support this ministry?

Go to www. anglicandiocesesaskatoon.com/ acw to print the brochure and registration form.

If you need more information or have a question email us at saskatoonacw@gmail.com.

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Weyburn celebrates induction of new incumbent Contributed WEYBURN (Qu’A) – Members of the congregation of All Saints, diocesan clergy and members of the Weyburn Ministerial Association joined together to celebrate the induction and ministry of Rev. Brian Woods as new incumbent priest, on June 4.

Bishop Robert Hardwick presided and preached at the service. He challenged the congregation to fully live out the five marks of mission and their baptismal covenant as part of their ministry in the community, with the help of Woods.

The question he asked was: “So, as you celebrate a new ministry here at All Saints, are you on the side of Jesus or of the world? Is your heart with Jesus or with your stocks and bonds?

“Are you for yourself or are you for the Church and her mission to bring salvation to the outcast?

“Are you resisting the Revolution of Jesus or are you a rebel for the cause of Christ?

Will you seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation here in Weyburn?”

He went on to say, “So, may I also ask, does your soul magnify

Wardens Brian Buydens, left, and Debbie Hubick watch as Rev. Brian Woods signs documents during his installation as priest at All Saints, Weyburn. Archdeacon Dell Bornowsky watches at right.

Photo — Archdeacon Wilma Woods the Lord? Are you expectant, pregnant with excitement at what the Lord is going to do through you all here? Not just through Brian, for we would do well to remember that both Jesus and John the Baptist had their disciples to fulfill the calling God had given them through Mary and Elizabeth.

“Your combined ministry – the total ministry of this church – will be needed, to help others in their spiritual growth. This community needs to see Christ’s

love and goodness in all of you. Yes, Brian will play a very important part as incumbent priest here – as you have already discovered, he has a servant and evangelistic heart – he is a prayerful, faithful and dutiful priest with considerable natural and spiritual gifts.

“He is also a person of integrity and compassion. But he cannot do ministry and mission on his own; you will all need to let God work within you to accomplish His will (here).”

As the bishop said, Woods brings a number of gifts and talents to the community. Born and raised in B.C., Woods and his wife, (now Archdeacon) Wilma Woods, moved to Saskatoon to attend seminary at Emanuel and St Chad’s as postulants of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle.

Ordained deacons in the Diocese of Saskatoon, they took up ministry as co-incumbents on the Magdalen Islands in the Diocese of Quebec, where they were ordained to the priesthood.

After three years of ministry there, they returned to this diocese as co-incumbents at ALEC (Anglican Lutheran Ecumenical Community) in Whitewood.

Brian Woods continued to do some additional supply ministry to various congregations including Weyburn.

In September 2014 he was appointed interim priest to All Saints and was well received by the congregation and community.

In April, the search committee asked Hardwick for permission to approach Woods, offering him the position of incumbent priest.

June 1 marked the transition date to this ministry. Wilma will join as co-incumbent next January.

Woods has stated his vision for ministry is to work with and develop the gifts and talents of the congregation in a deliberate and thoughtful manner.

He dreams of a congregation that prayerfully and deliberately carries out its mission in the church, community and world.

He is already involved in Weyburn, as a board member of the local youth centre operated by Youth for Christ, vice-president of the Weyburn Ministerial Association and has established a coffee-row ministry.

All Saints is actively engaged as a church with no walls.

Bells ring for missing and murdered aboriginal women

By Dean Mike Sinclair REGINA – As part of the #22days initiative, church bells rang in Canadian Anglican churches in June, tolling for Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women.

The initial idea was on Wednesday afternoons, a church bell would ring once for every missing and murdered aboriginal woman on the RCMP’s list, until such time as a federal inquiry examining violence against indigenous women happened.

It grew from the fact four per cent of Canada’s population accounts for 16 per cent of Canada’s murder statistics, plus the belief this was a place for a tangible act of reconciliation to happen. It quickly grew into something much bigger.

On the appointed Wednesdays, a continuous wave of sound, prayerful solidarity and protest was formed from coast to coast. Folks from many denominations — Anglicans, Lutherans, United Church folks, Roman Catholics — as well as the ubiquitous crowd labeled “The Nones” showed up to ring.

But something else more devastatingly beautiful happened: Families showed up to ring for their mothers, sisters, daughters and aunties. As the weeks went on, the Church

Louisa Lacheur rings the bell at St. Paul’s Cathedral, in memory of her cousin Reno Lee, along with all the missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls in Canada. Photo — Jason Antonio became a place to speak and shout the names of lost loved ones.

The Church became a gathering place to weep and give voice to grief and loss, while calling for justice. Based on the

posted responses on Anglican. ca, there were over 100 churches involved coast to coast, with an estimated 350,000 combined bell tolls taking place.

It received a mention on the floor of Canada’s House of

Commons as a push toward a formal inquiry. It received good media coverage.

It has been a set of moments for the Church to step into the prophet’s role, standing in solidarity with the grieving and marginalised, and giving voice to all lives being important.

In many ways we’ve risen admirably to the task. We’ve gotten it right and we’ve done it together. It has been a place where healing has had the opportunity to grow. We’ve witnessed it: Healing has started to grow.

The hard part lies in the question, “what now?” It’s great that we’ve risen to the challenge of the prophet task, but can we be the prophet to ourselves? Can we engage with the devastating truths voiced in the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission? Are we willing to build relationships of equality with Indigenous people?

Will we help to call for justice and the implementation of the TRC recommendations? Are we truly ready and willing to strive for justice and peace for all people, respecting the dignity of every human being?

This is an uncomfortable time, with yet unknown directions. As a liturgical people, it’s hard not to know what’s coming after

the psalm, much less be asked to remain in the midst of the unknown. But remain we must.

We can’t flinch, run away or bail out now. We’ve started in this with our words and our bells.

Now is the time to give generously of our hearts and our time and our continued action.

It’s important to remember the following as we continue forward: • • • •

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People are people, not issues.

Relationships need to be based on equality.

Justice, to be truly reconciling, needs to be restorative.

Healing must be sought for ourselves as well, not simply wished for someone else.

Most importantly, every single life matters.

In the midst of a time filled with uncertainty, God is doing something wonderfully new.

In continuing on this path of reconciliation, relationship building and healing, the Church has the chance to reclaim a piece of ourselves lost when we became participants in colonization.This uncertain time is pregnant with holiness and redemptive possibility.