September 2006 A Section of Anglican Journal
Gregory Kerr-Wilson Ordained as Eleventh Bishop of Qu’Appelle by Barbara-Lynn Dixon REGINA - In the ancient tradition of authorising one to perform religious rituals and ceremonies worshipers gathered for the ordination and installation of Gregory Kerr-Wilson as the 11th bishop of Qu'Appelle at an overflowing St. Paul's Cathedral on the warm evening of May 23. People came dressed in mitres and copes, suits and dresses, jeans and tee shirts in colours of purple, red and golden, all taking part in the simple service of a particular people marking one of their own in a particular place "to be a chief pastor to the flock, to preach the gospel and to guard well the faith." Music in abundance captured the joyous mood of the event with the choir, led by Dr. Bev Tillman and organist Ms. Sandra Kerr, offering moving hymns and anthems. Among those present at the historic event were Archbishop Andrew Hutchison, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and Archbishop John Clarke, Metropolitan of Rupert's Land, presiding celebrant and chief consecrator. The gathering also included 18 bishops, deans and canons, deacons and archdeacons, a corps of clergy as well as lay representatives from every parish in the diocese. From Lichfield, the companion diocese of Qu'Appelle, came Bishop Alan Smith, the Reverend Dr. Michael Sheard and Dr. Paul and Mrs. Beryl Gratz. As well, friends came from Kerr-Wilson's first parish in Ontario and from Edmonton where he had been dean. Other churches represented were Roman Catholic, Ukrainian Orthodox and the Salvation Army and to round out the ensemble were members of the military and academic institutions. During her sermon, Bishop Victoria Matthews commented that tonight we are
making a bishop for the church of God. A bishop who has been “set apart to care for and guide the flock of Christ as the shepherd cares for the sheep.” “We are doing this in part,” she said, “because of the very words proclaimed in tonight’s gospel [John 21.15-17]. We’re ordaining Greg because Jesus told Peter that loving Jesus means tending the flock of Christ . . . And so it is for Greg and Christians everywhere: to love Jesus is to enter a willing , prayerful partnership to care for others, the little ones and the poor ones first as Jesus has shown his love and care for us. It’s the same message that Paul would write [2 Corinthians 4.1-10] to the Corinthians . . . ‘It is not ourselves that we proclaim. We proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For the same God who said ‘Out of darkness let light shine’ has caused his light to shine within us to give the light of revelation, the revelation of the glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ. ‘Arise; shine; for our light has come.’"[Isaiah 60.1-6] Included in the gifts given the new bishop were the episcopal ring, the pectoral cross and the cope and mitre. The ring, showing the special relationship with the people of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle, was a gift from Maggie Kerr-Wilson, Selma Whiteside and David Kerr-Wilson. The pectoral cross, to be worn close to the heart reminding him of the sign of his salvation, was given by the clergy of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle. Given by the people of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle were the cope and mitre with special thanks to Diana Naylor and Sally Harrison of Edmonton, who made them. At the close of the liturgy, the newlyordained bishop said: “What an honour and a privilege it is to be chosen to be your
The Order of St. Luke the Physician
photo: photographer Steve Busch
l to r: Archbishop John Clarke, Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson
bishop here in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle. . . to serve amongst you and to serve you as we serve God together. . . I think it is right to say, to remind us all, that in the life of Christ there is no dignity nor honour than to be one of the baptized, to be one of the children of God. Peter said, ‘You are a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people,’ and that was addressing all of you down through the ages; for you are God’s own; for you are a holy nation and you are a royal priesthood. Of course, the second half of that verse reminds me that not only should I honour you today as God’s holy people and a royal priesthood but also that I should begin by challenging you
because, of course, the verse says, ‘You are a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.’ And so . . . I challenge you so that together we might proclaim those acts of God, proclaim the love of God that we have known and together let us witness to the world of the great depths of God’s love in the person of Jesus Christ in the strength of his holy spirit.” This memorable occasion brought together a people sharing rich and varied lives to welcome in a new bishop for the church of God.
Arborfield Sunday School Pageant
Region 14 Conference October 13 & 14, 2006 Central Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw
Setting the Captives Free Guest Speaker: The Reverend Dale Gillman The Reverend Dale Gillman was born on Gordon's First Nation and was the first person on her reserve to go to university. After working as a medical technologist and teacher's assistant, she retired and became an Anglican priest in 2000. The Reverend Gillman is currently the director of the Gordon's Wellness Centre. Registration fee: $50 (single), $90 (couple) Pre-register on or before September 29 A limited number of billets are available. For further information, contact: Maureen Whalley - mbwhal@sasktel.net or The Reverend Joanne Beacon, Regional Director - beaconsfolk@sasktel.net
The Sunday school at Arborfield´s Anglican Church of the Ascension perform their Christmas pageant in the church chancel. Photo: Leonard Gray.
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Bishop’s Message - Mission and Evangelism Central to Christianity The Right Rev. Gregory Kerr-Wilson Bishop of Qu’Appelle Mission and evangelism are increasingly on the radar screens of Anglicans these days. It is certainly a good thing that we are moving towards seeing these as a necessary part of our life and work as Anglican Christians. The unfortunate thing is that we see them as “necessary”. That is, as things which we are being forced into of necessity. They are necessary because we need more people in the pews, or more dollars on the plate, if we are to survive as a Church. A few moments of thought should show us that such an approach is self-defeating. If our goal is just more people or dollars to meet our needs, then we have turned potential members, brothers and sisters in Christ, into customers or clients. At best we provide a service in exchange for their patronage (at least until they get tired of it and go looking for the next service they wish to access). At worst, we end up using them to meet our own needs. Personally, I would not be inclined to make a commitment to a church which simply wanted use of my time or money to keep itself going. Mission and evangelism are not, primarily, about our own survival in mone-
tary or membership terms. They are of the essence of what it means to be the Church. In the Nicene Creed we declare that we believe in “one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.” A large part of what it means to be apostolic, is that we participate in the teaching and mission of the apostles – “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation” (Mark 16:15). Mission and evangelism are as central to being Christian as worship, prayer and study. But here is the really big news. Far from being an onerous task, mission and evangelism are a privilege and honour, a deep participation in the love of God for the world, as revealed in Jesus (for God so loved the world…). To engage in them is to share in God’s giving the greatest gift God has for the world, and all within it. We were created for this relationship of love with God in Christ, we cannot grow into the fullness of God’s image without it. To evangelize is to share with others the answer to their deepest need and the fulfillment of their deepest longing. Of course, they may not know that – but then, as Paul has said, “how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him” (Romans 10:9).
The Saskatchewan Anglican Board Meets
Annual Convention Catholic Health Association
Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson
Correction - Food For Life In the story, "Food for Life" Gordon Johnson presented the $14,700 to the Food For Life store on behalf of the Conexus Credit Union. Incorrect information appeared in the June issue. The Saskatchewan Anglican regrets the error.
“...We walk by faith, not by sight.”
SASKATOON - The Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan will hold its annual convention in Saskatoon, October 22 - 24. The convention theme is “See, I Am Doing a New Thing: Creative Collaborative Leadership”, and the keynote speaker is Laura Richter, the Director of Workplace Spirituality at Ascension Health in St. Louis, MO. Ms. Richter's keynote and session topics include: Taking the Temperature: Challenges Facing the Catholic Healthcare Ministry; Integrating Leadership: Tools for the Mission-Minded Caregiver; and Staying Grounded: Inspiring Leaders with Tradition. Steve Hill, Alberta Catholic Health Corporation, will present a public lecture on how changing demographics affect the religious and spiritual context in which we work. A session by Rick and Lillas Hatala, co-founders of the Integrative Leadership Institute, will teach that integrative life, learning and leadership is a process that helps connect leaders' souls to their roles. The convention will be held at the Delta Bessborough, with the public lecture as the kick-off event beginning at 7:00 pm, Sunday, October 22. For more information, contact CHAS at 306-6555330 or email cath.health@sasktel.net.
2 Corinthians 5:7 Building on the outstanding success of our 2005 Family Dance which raised $630.25 in support of Camp Okema, St.Timothy's, Saskatoon extends a warm invitation to all to participate in our 2006 Beach Party Family Dance! It's going to be another evening of great music, great fun and great fellowship for all ages! From Tots to Grandparents! Please join us!
The board of the Saskatchewan Anglican met in Saskatoon on July 18, 2006. Left to right: the Right Reverend Rodney Andrews, the Reverend Garth Neel, Penny McKinlay, Lorea Eufemia, Barbara-Lynn Dixon, Ann-Marie Callbeck, the Right Reverend Greg Kerr-Wilson and the Right Reverend Anthony Burton. The Reverend Garth Neel announced his resignation as Managing Editor and Associate Editor for the Diocese of Saskatchewan. He will be missed.
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Music for all ages! Contest for Best Beach Hat! Door Prizes! Face Painting! Free Popcorn! Looney Tuck Shop! Bunny Hop! Spot Dances! Bird Dance! Dance Prizes! An Evening of Great Fun for the Whole Family!
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Friday, September 22nd, 7:30 pm
BEACH PARTY
FAMILY DANCE (Tots to Grandparents!) St. Timothy's Anglican Church 2101 Lansdowne Avenue, Saskatoon CAMP OKEMA FUNDRAISER Family: $10.00
Individual: $3.00
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Archdeacon Ken Buchan retires after 25 years in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle
photographer Margaret Ball
l to r: Archdeacon Buchan and Mrs. Buchan by Joyce Bagley YORKTON (QuA) On Saturday, June 17, almost 140 well-wishers gathered at Holy Trinity Church to extend best wishes to Archdeacon Ken Buchan and his wife, Vanessa, on the occasion of Mr. Buchan’s retirement. The program, arranged by Sheila Harris, featured old favourite hymns, the proclamation of Mr. Buchan’s retirement by Town Crier Dale Cherry, a flute solo by Sarah Buchan and prayers led by the Reverend Luanne Hrywkiw. Bishop Gregory Kerr-WiIson brought
greetings from the diocese and presented Mr Buchan with a Diocese of Qu'Appelle plaque. Bishop Kerr-Wilson told the gathering that Archdeacon Buchan had been ordained deacon in 1974 and priest in 1975 in Winnipeg followed by service at St. George's Church, Winnipeg, Fort Alexander and area, Ontario, and St. Mary's, Sioux Lookout. Coming to the Diocese of Qu'Appelle in 1981 he served as incumbent of Rosetown and then of Weyburn and was made Rural Dean of Souris Deanery in 1987. In 1989 he was inducted as Co-ordinator of Native Ministries for Nehiyawe
(the Parish of the Cree People) until 2001 and was Rural Dean of Touchwood until 1990. In 1994 Buchan was made Archdeacon of Moose Mountain and since 2001 has been incumbent at Ho1y Trinity Church, Yorkton. The Master of Ceremonies, Rick Blenner-Hassett, called on Sheila Harris to present pictures and stories from Mr. Buchan’s youth. A line from his high school year book prompted a rendition of Doggie in the Window led by Janet Simpson accompanied by Judy Berg with Ken doing a grand job of barking and was rewarded with a new collar: the doggie kind. Pastor Fred Schneider from St. Paul Lutheran Church,Yorkton, acknowledged the work he and Archdeacon Buchan had done together and extended wishes for a blessed retirement. Other speakers included the Reverend Arthur Anderson, Parish of Nehiyawe; the Reverend Catherine Harper, Parish of Weyburn; the Reverend Derek Nicholls, Honorary Assistant. St. Luke, Regina; the Reverend Paul Bunz, Rocanville and Ken's cousin, Eunice Off, brought greetings from the family. Holy Trinity Church presented Mr. Buchan with a gift of a sporty bicycle. Vanessa Buchan was thanked for her support of his ministry and presented with red roses. A buffet cold plate supper and cake were served in the parish hall and enjoyed outside on the church lawn. Guests from Saltcoats, Kamsack, Canora, Esterhazy, Bangor, Churchbridge, Langenburg, Rocanville, Fort Qu'Appelle,
Diocese of Saskatchewan Coming Events
Annual Convention of the Catholic Health Association
September 17 Youth Ministry Sunday throughout the Diocese September 20 10 a.m.\line Diocesan Programme Committee -The Synod Office September 21 10:45 a.m. Evangelism Conference Arrangements Task Force- The Synod Office September 22 to 23- First Nations ACPO Weekend (Advisory Committee on Postulants for Ordination)- Contact: Noreen Hareuther at 763-2455 September 26 to 28- Council of the North-Star of the North RetreaSt. Albert, AB September 28- 10:45 a.m. Evangelism Conference Arrangements Task Force-The Synod Office September 28 to 29-- House of Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land September 29- Consecration of the Ven. Derek Hoskin as Bishop of Calgaryr October 3- BARRDs Meeting (Bishops, Archdeacons, Regional Deans & the Dean)-- 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.-St. Peter's Abbey, Muenster\par October 3 to 6-- Diocesan Clergy Retreat conducted by the Rev. Canon R.D. Crouse-- St. Peter's Abbey, Muenster\par October 12\- 10:45 a.m. Evangelism Conference Arrangements Task Force- The Synod Office\par October 13-14-- Diocesan Evangelism Conference with Canon Kevin Martin\- St. Alban's Cathedral and P.A. Inn October 17- 7 p.m.-Diocesan Youth Ministry Committee \line The Synod Office October 28 and 29- St. Stephen's, MacDowall celebrating 100 year anniversary November 4- Diocesan Conference for Youth Leaders November 1- Parish celebrations of 5th anniversary of full communion between the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada November 18- 10 a.m.- Camp Okema Annual General Meeting December 3- Commitment Sunday throughout the Diocese December 24- 50th Anniversary of the Priesting of Canon Andrew Hallidie-Smith
SASKATOON - The Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan will hold its annual convention in Saskatoon, October 22 - 24. The convention theme is “See, I Am Doing a New Thing: Creative Collaborative Leadership”, and the keynote speaker is Laura Richter, the Director of Workplace Spirituality at Ascension Health in St. Louis, MO. Ms. Richter's keynote and session topics include: Taking the Temperature: Challenges Facing the Catholic Healthcare Ministry; Integrating Leadership: Tools for the Mission-Minded Caregiver; and Staying Grounded: Inspiring Leaders with Tradition. Steve Hill, Alberta Catholic Health Corporation, will present a public lecture on how changing demographics affect the religious and spiritual context in which we work. A session by Rick and Lillas Hatala,
New Editor for Saskatchewan Anglican Mr. Fred Stephens has been appointed by the board of the Saskatchewan Anglican to replace Reverend Garth Neel
as the managing editor. Fred was born and raised in Regina, and has a Bachelor of Arts from the
University of Saskatchewan. He has worked in both public and private sectors as a human resources professional and as a retailer.. He has edited several newsletters in the past, and is looking forward to the opportunity to serve the three Saskatchewan dioceses Fred is a member of Vestry of All Saints in Weyburn. He also serves on the board of the Weyburn branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, and is a board member of the Weyburn Community Low Income Centre
Punnichy, Raymore, Weyburn , Regina and Kentville, Nova Scotia joined members of Holy Trinity Church in wishing Archdeacon and Mrs. Buchan all the best in a new and exciting ministry called "Retirement."
Eastern Deanery annual meeting By Betty Goodwin WYNYARD (Sktn) - The Eastern Deanery of the Diocese of Saskatoon held its annual meeting at St. Margaret's Anglican Church, Wynyard on June 7. Forty Anglican Church Women (ACW) members attended along with Bishop Andrews (who flew in), five Diocesan board members, the Reverend Colin Clay, the Reverend Dan Hughes, and the Reverend Joanne Beacon, rural dean. We were pleased to have some visitors from the other Wynyard churches. Registration took place at 9:30 a.m. when morning coffee was served to visitors and ACW members. Holy Communion services were next conducted by the Reverend Charles Irish and assisted by the Bishop, after which dinner was served. During the noon dinner break, we were entertained by the Carres group in their very appealing style and also by “Velvet” who sang some lovely numbers. Elsie Bolt, president of the Wynyard ACW conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Elaine Hyacenko, the guest speaker, spoke on 'The Wisdom of the Geese.' We learned that when the head goose becomes tired it falls to the back of the 'v' formation and others come forward to do the leading. Secondly, the geese at the rear of the formation sometimes honk loudly to signal to the head geese to “hurry up.” Thirdly, when a goose is sick or injured, two other geese will accompany it to rest or die and stay with it until this occurs. These were wonderful lessons for humans. The ACW members from Endeavour filled out the program at intervals by leading in the singing of some popular sacred songs. Each ACW member received a geranium plant as a gift. After socializing over coffee and browsing through the books offered for sale, another successful Deanery annual meeting was brought to a co-founders of the Integrative Leadership Institute, will teach that integrative life, learning and leadership is a process that helps connect leaders' souls to their roles. The convention will be held at the Delta Bessborough, with the public lecture as the kick-off event beginning at 7:00 pm, Sunday, October 22. For more information, contact CHAS at 306-655-5330 or email cath.health@sasktel.net.
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Fred Stephens
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Diocese of Qu’Appelle PWRDF Committee says a sad goodbye to Ron de la Hay by Linda Kort
The Anglican Church Women of the Diocese of Saskatoon elected a new executive at their Annual Meeting in April 2006. Back row: Betty Ann Horbay, Lauren Jardine, Kathy Tickner, Betty Lloyd, Elaine Hrycenko, Rosemarie Katzell. Middle row: Patricia Haller, Bonnie Milman, Eva Shabits, Elaine Ogilvie. Front row: Marion Pope, Jacqueline Plante, Vera Parkes
Diocese of Saskatoon Anglican Church Women Hold Annual Meeting By Marion Pope SASKATOON Approximately 63 women from the Diocese of Saskatoon met at Christ Church in Saskatoon on April 29, 2006 for the Diocesan Annual Meeting of the Anglican Church Women. Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers, the theme speaker, spoke on bringing Jesus to a hurting world. Today's society, she says, is “adrift in suffering; hungering for spiritual food; tired of fake relationships; aware of the earth's devastation; disillusioned by the false promises of modernity and science; aching for authentic witness; and seeking belonging, community.” She suggests that we can only enliven the spiritual lives of others when we know who Jesus is, and our heart, hands and feet respond as part of his body. Knowing Jesus “comes from taking a plunge, trying out the teaching of Jesus even when it seems to go against what most people think: to love unconditionally, to forgive, to turn the
other cheek, to carry one's cross after Jesus, to suffer abuse and persecution for being a follower.” 17 afghans knit or crocheted by women from all over the diocese were on display. The afghans were later distributed to interval houses across the diocese, the Red Cross and the Egadz Youth Centre in Saskatoon. The evening closed with the peace and quiet and candle glow of Taize worship. Special thanks to John Seib, student intern at Christ Church, for leading this refreshing time, and to Kathy Nichol for playing the piano. ACW members were excited to hear about their new partnership with the Mothers' Union in the companion Diocese of Guyana. Through the kind generosity of Bishop Rodney Andrews, the ACW has given $4000 from the Bishop's Tractor Trek Fund to the Mother's Union, and they were most grateful. The ACW made a contribution
to the work of the diocese through their thank offerings which were distributed to outreach projects within the diocese. Patricia Haller was welcomed onto the 2006 Diocesan ACW Board as Treasurer. Special thanks were extended to the past Treasurer, Betty Lloyd, who devoted many years of service. The ladies of Christ Church made and served the luncheon desserts. They were “positively scrumptious” and presented in true 'Martha Stewart' fashion! A tall, white candle was lit to remind the women present that Christ is the 'light and life' of Anglican Church Women. From it, three shorter candles were lit by Western, Saskatoon and Eastern Deanery representatives to symbolize unity, across the diocese, under the Light of Christ. Following the meeting, these candles were sent out to each Deanery to light at their meetings.
Book Review -- From Scarcity to Abundance Reviewed by Reverend Garth Neel From Scarcity to Abundance A Complete Guide to Parish Stewardship By David M. Ponting ABC Publishing, Anglican Book Centre, 2005 218 pages, soft cover ISBN 1-55126-438-2 S h o p on-line: www.anglicanbookcentre.com David Ponting has written a book called From Scarcity to Abundance: A Complete Guide to Parish Stewardship that approaches the topic of stewardship in a socially intelligent manner. Ponting was a successful businessman with experience in
advertising before becoming an Anglican priest. He has acted as Director of Stewardship and Financial Development for the Diocese of Niagara. The subtitle calls the book a "complete" guide to parish stewardship. You could think of it as a people-friendly textbook on the subject, covering not the usual parish stewardship but also the special categories of planned giving and capital project fund-raising. Planned giving is those donations made from your investments or land that can be included in your will or arranged in other ways while you are alive.
Ponting teaches us the language of stewardship such as narrative budgeting, personal money management, and proportionate giving. I have compared From Scarcity to Abundance to a textbook because it is complete; however, it is not dull reading. A significant feature of David Ponting's writing is his positive tone. The book is a virtual pep rally for stewardship campaigners. For example, Ponting says: "As stewardship volunteers we gift our congregations by helping them grow." This idea is repeated throughout the book. The author,
GRENFELL (Qu’A) -Ron de la Hey has quietly been doing the work of Christ in the diocese of Qu’Appelle since the 1980s. He has been the coordinator of the diocesan Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) and has also served on the National PWRDF Board of Directors. Prior to the incorporation of the PWRDF, he sat for a number of years as a committee member of the national committee When the PWRDF decided to become a corporation, Mr. de la Hey and others did much legal work to enable PWRDF to become a separate legal entity rather than a committee of the Anglican Church of Canada so that moneys contributed to PWRDF would be used solely for that fund. As a corporation PWRDF then had a board of directors which met for the first time on October 19 - 22, 2000. De la Hey served on the national board until November 2003 and as Qu’Appelle’s diocesan voting member until November 2005. Christine Hills, National PWRDF Program Associate for Membership Networks says of de la Hey, “He has done it all and well.” Ron de la Hey moved to Virden, Manitoba, at the end of June where his wife, Jan, will be the United Church minister. He attended his last PWRDF Committee for Qu’Appelle meeting on June 17. He will be missed greatly. The new coordinator of Qu’Appelle PWRDF is Basil Pogue. Committee members are presently the Reverend Carlos Roberts, Linda Kort, Basil Pogue, Ralph Paragg, Heather McAllister, Camille Adams and the Reverend John
Photo: photographer Beve Gardiner
l to r Linda Kort, Basil Pogue, Ralph Paragg, Ron de la Hey, Heather McAllister, Camille Adams, John Gardner Some members of the PWRDF Committee for Qu’Appelle in a section on personal money management, suggests that we can do our people a service by helping them to manage their money intelligently. He feels that people are lacking in this skill. Similarly, in the section on planned giving he suggests that the church could offer a seminar on making a will. Here again, a practical service for Christians, helping them deal with a stage of life. One of his foundation beliefs is that "people have a need to give thanks to God." It is clear in this book that David Ponting believes that he is helping people to be more complete Christians by educating them about stewardship. While the author is positive throughout the book, he is not unrealistic. He notes that if powerful people in a parish are opposed to a campaign, it won't happen. Also, he devotes a full 10 pages to coping with limited volunteer resources.
Recommended for parish priests and stewardship committees, From Scarcity to Abundance would be a useful complement to our diocese's binder on stewardship.
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Aboriginal ministry and refugees focus of Outreach Network By Rojeanne Chadwick and Joan Bunce BATTLEFORD (Sktn) - The Outreach Network for the Diocese of Saskatoon held its annual meeting on Saturday, May 13. Eleven members representing Battleford, Watrous and the Saskatoon churches of St.Mark's, St. Matthew's, St. Timothy's, Holy Trinity and St. John's Cathedral gathered at St. George's, Battleford. Margie and Klaus Gruber reported that they had visited 16 churches over the past four months with more visits planned throughout the diocese before the end of November. These visits enabled the Network to obtain information from parishes, to determine their needs and culture and to provide parishes with an opportunity to ask questions about the Network. Klaus Gruber reported on the activities of the Refugee Focus Group. June 20 is International Day for Refugees, and the city of Saskatoon will be asked to declare June as Refugee Month. The group is attempting to promote sponsorship of refugees throughout the diocese. The Canadian Council of Refugees is focusing on the inordinately long processing time to bring refugees into Canada as well as the long waiting time to reunite families. Mary Ann Assailly informed us about the Aboriginal Focus Group and its work in the areas of advocacy, awareness and support. A group of Mi'gMaq women will be bicycling from Vancouver to St. John's in the “Sponsor a Kilometer” event. They are attempting to raise awareness and ini-
tiate dialogue on the issue of family violence in Aboriginal communities and violence against Aboriginal women. The Bishop has recently set up a task force to look into Aboriginal ministry and finding alternate ways of providing ministry to Aboriginal peoples in an urban setting, including hospitals. Over lunch, members shared outreach efforts in their church communities. The afternoon session moved along briskly to cover the necessary business for the management of the Network. The group discussed and ratified an accountability document drawn up by Margie Gruber. It covered the management of all financial transactions; the handling of physical assets such as a computer and necessary furniture for the network's space at synod office; the conduct and timing of meetings, and the designation of network officers. Margie and Klaus Gruber will continue as Chair and Treasurer of the organization until the next annual general meeting, which is scheduled for the second Saturday after Easter of each year. A second meeting in any year will be an educational event to be held no later than the first week in November. The group is keeping its strong connections to PWRDF and seeks ways to connect with parishes in their efforts to be sustainable and grow. The afternoon's activities continued with a visit to St. Paul, Red Pheasant for a worship service, a slide presentation on the history of Red Pheasant and refreshments.
LESSONS IN STONE By Penny McKinlay The churches in England are hundreds of years old. Lincoln Cathedral opened for worship in 1092, almost 1000 years ago, while the tower of St. Botolph's Church in Boston has been a landmark on the flat farming country of Lincolnshire for over 700 years. The churches were built to last and they were a testament in stone to the people's faith and dedication. These buildings fill me with hope. Past generations have faced fire and famine and war, but humanity is still joyfully, wondrously alive. The size of these churches is astonishing, but so is the attention to detail. Carved figures have been lovingly carved on walls and pillars and doorways. There are kings and queens, apostles and saints. But there are also very down-to-earth carvings of daily life. There is a man with a headache and another man being bitten by a dog. A pillar in St. Mary's Church, Beverley is surrounded by brightly-painted carvings of five musicians commemorating the generous donation of the local musician's guild when the church was rebuilt in 1520. Animals symbolize Christian faith and tell a story without using any words. Owls, creatures of the dark, symbolize ignorance while dragons breathe fire and represent the devil. Other carvings do not have such a simple explanation. Green men, faces surrounded in leaves or sprouting vines, are mysterious symbols of life and death, of the unknown and, sometimes, of evil. I am in awe of the unknown craftsmen who lovingly carved intricate, detailed pictures in stone. They exhibited patience and attention to detail, traits which are often sorely lacking in our modern world. They offered up their hands and their talents to God and they were not afraid to show Him their everyday trials and tribulations such as a toothache or a dog bite. They even tell jokes, hiding a mischievous-looking little imp high above the choir of Lincoln Cathedral. They are lessons carved in stone and examples to live by.
Visiting Angela by Doris Turner
Like a princess in a prison She lay upon her bed, And the sunshine fell upon her And the birds sang from the hedge, She looked at me in loneliness And all the air was filled With silent words of hunger, Words that had been stilled; I knew that only Bread of Life And Living Waters clear, Could meet the thirst and hunger That froze her heart with fear; And so in total helplessness I called in silent prayer To You alone whose tender Love Could heal all her despair; And like the little child who bore One basket filled with food, I gave my basket to be blessed So she could be renewed; And I know you ministered to her In ways I could not know, For she whispered little prayers to you In a voice so soft and low; You told us in your word, dear Lord, That just one cup of water That's given to the least of these Is given from the Father, And I'm so happy that I called On Angela for You Because I know I've visited With Angela and You.
St. Mary’s Maple Creek youth re-create Chartres Cathedral labyrinth by Colleen Kennedy MAPLE CREEK (QuA) - This past Spring the confirmation class and the Juniors met together and in just under two hours put down a masking tape version of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth on the floor of St. Mary's Church parish hall. It had to be scaled down considerably as the hall is only 26 feet wide, much smaller than the original 42 foot labyrinth in the Chartres Cathedral. Even so, it took five rolls of wide green masking tape to complete. The young people were the first to try it out; slow walking, prayer and contemplation do not come naturally to this age group but they still found it interesting. The next evening was the final night of the Chinook Parish Lenten book study, (Practical Prayer, by Anne Tanner), and the group focused on the chapter on walking meditation, including the labyrinth. The labyrinth was left on the floor until the end of the Easter break and everyone was invited to come and walk it during that week. The youngest person to walk it was five years old and the oldest was 90, proving that you're never too young or too old to try something new.
photo: photographer, the Reverend Dick Kennedy
l to r: front row - Jayden Sunde middle row - Jordan Martin, LeeAnn Becker, Caitlin Martin, Brynne Martin back row - Connie Martin, Coralie Wiebe, Keegan Martin, Colleen Kennedy
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Ascension Day Celebrations - Church of the Ascension, Arborfield
Photos: Leonard Gray.
Left - Members of the Anglican Church of the Ascension inArborfield celebrate their annual Ascension DayBalloon Launch. The event is popluar not only withparishioners but with other locals as well Above - Arborfield Ascension Day balloons rise skyward.
Betty Ribling, St. Giles Parish, Estevan honoured All Saints Weyburn Couple celebrates 65 Years of devotion to each other
Photographer: Shirley Bjarnason
Celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary are Jack and Marjorie Keen. A tea held in their honour at All Saints Church, Weyburn, on June 9, was attended by 100 friends and relatives who came to help them celebrate.
National Anglican youth website Generation is a website designed by young Canadian Anglicans. There will be blogs, coming events, interactive features, polls, scripture reflections and creative expressions. Any
young person or adult concerned with youth issues can register and contribute to the site. You are invited to comment on someone else's blog, including the Primate, respond to the Question of the
Week, start a discussion forum or advertise events and resources. The site can be found at generation.anglican.ca. Questions on the site can be directed to Judy Steers, Coordinator - Youth Initiatives at jsteers@national.anglican.ca.
l to r: the Honourable Dr. Linda Haverstock, Betty Ribling Photographer: contributed by Margaret Duncan ESTEVAN (QuA) On Thursday, April 20, Betty Ribling from St. Giles Church received a Saskatchewan Centennial Award presented by the Honourable Dr. Linda Haverstock at Government House. Mrs. Ribling was acknowledge for her volunteer work as well as her work in the field of education where she brought in Early Childhood Intervention in the Southeast Region of Saskatchewan and worked in the opening of an in-school classroom for students with Special Needs at the Estevan Comprehensive School. St. Giles is very proud to have Mrs. Ribling receive this prestigious award.
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EFM MENTOR TRAINING AT ST. MATHEWS
photo: photographer, the Reverend Joyce Hilton.
l to r: the Reverend Canon Blair Dixon, Karen McBride Dixon, Jean Dreher, Gail Ridgway, Patricia Bays, Eunice Patterson. by Eleanor Kitzul REGINA - On May 12 - 14, five people from St. Matthew’s Church participated in the mentor training (leadership) for Education for Ministry (EFM). Canon Blair Dixon, who has been mentoring an EFM program at St. Matthew’s Church for the past four years, renewed his certification, while Karen McBride Dixon, Jean Dreher, Gail Ridgway, and Eunice Patterson received their first mentor training. The session was led by Patricia Bays, who was instrumental in introducing EFM to the Diocese of Qu’Appelle a number of years ago. Mrs. Bays continues to be involved in the development and delivery of the EFM program in Canada. The par-
ticipants felt truly blessed to receive their training under her very competent leadership. Each of the lay participants has completed the four-year EFM program which includes the study of the bible and church history, as well as providing frameworks for participants to explore theological reflection. (Violet Dethridge, also from St. Matthew’s Church completed the fouryear program). Education for Ministry supports participants in developing and enhancing their ministry as baptized Christians. All agreed that it was a worthwhile and energizing weekend and at the conclusion, felt confident in their ability to serve as EFM mentors.
photo: photographer, contributed
photo l to r: Jen, (Qu'Appelle), David, Danielle, Jenn (Qu'Appelle) Front: Josh
45th Session of Synod, Province of Rupert’s Land by Archdeacon Rob Hardwick REGINA - The 45th session of synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land led by Metropolitan, Archbishop John Clarke (Athabasca), saw the gathering on May 25-28 of delegates from the 10 dioceses that form the province. Founded in 1875 Rupert’s Land is one of four ecclesiastical provinces in the Anglican Church of Canada. The territory, almost 6.5 million square kilometres, is the largest ecclesiastical province by area in Canada. Presently the ten dioceses in the province are Brandon (Manitoba), Rupert's Land (Manitoba), Keewatin (Manitoba and north-western Ontario, north of the 49th parallel), Arctic (Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Nunavik (northern Quebec), Qu'Appelle (Saskatchewan) (corresponding to the pre-
1905 District of Assiniboia in the Northwest Territories), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan), Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan), Athabasca (Alberta), Calgary (Alberta), and Edmonton (Alberta). Attending as delegates to the synod from Saskatoon Diocese were Bishop Rodney Andrews, Dr. Beth Bilson, Mr. Peter Coolen, Mr. Don Coomber. Mr. Don Jenkins. Ms. Aryn Otterbein, Pastor Jim Halmarson, Archdeacon Larry Mitchell, the Reverend Shawn Sanford Beck. Mrs. Lorea Eufemia and Archdeacon Richard Spencer also attended in their roles as provincial secretary and provincial treasurer. Delegates attending from the Diocese of Saskatchewan were Mr. Fred Payton, Ms. Violet Goodfellow, Archdeacon Michael Averyt, the Reverend Guy Bellerby and the Reverend Dr. David
Ask And Imagine Leadership Training Jenn and Jen (QuA) Jenn Andreas from Davidson and Jen Weiss from Maple Creek attended Ask & Imagine, a national leadership program for youth and young adults which is in its eighth year Commenting on the program Jenn Andreas says: This May I attended Ask & Imagine for a third time. When I attended Ask & Imagine in 2004 the program was for participants aged 16-20. In 2005 they changed A&I into two programs. The Pilgrimage program is held in May for 18-25 year olds and the High School program for 14-18 year olds is held in August. This year’s Pilgrimage program had 11 participants. We came from Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Cuba. The Ask & Imagine Program is a Leadership and Ministry Training. There are sessions about biblical studies, community building, theological reflection, multi-faith awareness and ethics to name a few. During the pilgrimage portion of the program we stayed at Crieff’s Hills Retreat Centre and had the opportunity to visit a Six Nations Reserve, Sisters of St. John the Divine, L’Arche, and a number of other ministries in Toronto. Having people from another country that spoke a different language added a whole new dynamic to the community. Everything had to be translated back and forth between English and Spanish. It took some getting used to; sometimes we would find ourselves speaking too fast or using words or phrases that made translation difficult. Although I did learn a bit of Spanish by the end of the program I have unfortunately already forgotten most of it. Worship services at A&I were of a variety of styles. They varied from quiet and reflective services lit only by candles to energetic services involving processionals, dancing and drumming. Eucharist at A&I is different then the Eucharist you would find on any given Sunday in most places. Everyone gathers around the altar, like a family gathering around the table for a meal. The bread and wine is passed around with each person communicating a friend and being communicated by a friend. Everyone can see everyone else in the circle; everyone is connected and everyone is equal. I didn’t know how the experience was going to affect me this time around. I didn’t know the kind of friendships I would make, the kind of community we would build. “Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.” I think that phrase means more to me every time I think about it. It is a wonderful feeling to be able to say that it is because of God’s power working in each one of us that made us such a close community. I am thankful that once again I can say that the A&I program was more than I could ask or imagine. On her experience Jen Weiss writes: Ask & Imagine (A&I) was an experience of a lifetime for me. I flew into London, Ontario, on May 6 and until I flew back to Regina on May 18, my schedule was jammed packed with learning, emotional experiences, laughter and tons of fun. Our community for the whole trip consisted of 11 of us participants and our five mentors, as well as guest speakers and other welcomed friends. At Huron University College we had learning sessions that dealt with topics such as biblical studies, learning styles, how to plan and lead worship, theological reflection, ethics, world religions and interrogatory theology. We would all sit in a large circle and many of us would take notes while we listened and participated in discussions. Also at Huron we split up into two exploratory groups, either “News Media and our Gospel” or “Faith, Justice and Politics.” We discussed present issues in the world today such as AIDS, war and the refugee status in Canada. Our A&I program included a four-day learning pilgrimage that started with a visit to Brantford where we explored the Woodland Cultural Centre and the Mohawk Chapel which is by the Mohawk Institute (an old residential school). Our journey continued on to Crieff Hills with a silent retreat day and a day full of fun at the high ropes course. We also had a Cuban night. After a delicious meal our Cuban community friends taught us how to play Cuban instruments, a couple Cuban dances and gave a brief history of the church in Cuba. Our pilgrimage included staying in Toronto at the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine and spending two days learning about Toronto’s urban ministry. While staying in Toronto we spent an evening talking with the Primate Andrew Hutchison, his wife, Lois, and his principal secretary, Archdeacon Paul Feheley, covering topics such as aboriginal issues and Toronto’s ministry. A&I helped me to realize how important my faith is to me and how many wonderful people there are that share my interest in Christianity and other religions. It has reminded me of the happiness and the peace that I can find in being a youth in the Anglican Church and of the actions I can take to become a better Christian person as a whole. I have made many new friendships that will last a lifetime and have experienced the true feeling of living in community where everyone is accepted for who they are. Above all, I will always remember now that God’s power working in us CAN do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine! Smith. From Qu'Appelle Diocese delegates attending were the Reverend Ella Frank, Archdeacon Rob Hardwick, Archdeacon Helena Houldcroft, the Reverend Carlos Roberts, Ms. Jan Harris, Ms. Janet Neubauer, Mr. Malcolm Tait, Mr. Peter Whitmore and Matthew Andreas. The theme of the synod was “That they may be one” and throughout the synod we witnessed collegiality, an openness to
share, togetherness in worship and a real sense that we are one in Christ. This was epitomized, in the local organization by Canon Marilyn Dean and her team, the worship co-ordinated by Dean James Merrett and the great warmth of hospitality given to us by the host parish of All Saints and members of other churches in Regina. What a great job of hosting. Thank you one and all. (continued on page 8)
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45th Session of Synod, Province of Rupert’s Land continued from Page 7 Synod began with a Eucharist on Ascension Day and received Archbishop Clarke’s charge, “That they may be one.” Reflecting on Jesus’ prayer in John 17, in relation to all we are facing as a Church today, Archbishop Clarke said it is something we need to hear and pay attention to. “We are challenged in spite of our differences between opinions, denominations, theological expression etc. to take the risk of loyalty to God and to draw near to one another,” he said. Clarke challenged us to commit ourselves to “become a Church of Mission in thought, word and deed. . . To rid ourselves of paternalism.” He also added a note of caution to diocesan synods and subsequent diocesan executive meetings, “not to look for the quick fix and to not fall into the trap of administering a diocese or a parish totally with finance in mind but to be supportive of one another and encouraging of one another in the name of Jesus Christ,” He ended his charge by exhorting us “to pray and to dream about what can be possible in this marvellous province that we call home.” We saw signs of what is possible in the various diocesan presentations to synod, exemplified in the first of six verses of the sung report from the Diocese of Saskatchewan by the Reverend Dr. David Smith. In the north part of this province, there’s a land of farms and trees; With English, French, Ukrainians, and Plains and Woodland Crees. There are logging trucks and combines,
And the deer on the highways roam, And in this land of contrasts are the churches we call home. The work of the synod covered topics and reports from The spiritual needs and development of Anglican Youth; stewardship and planned giving 101; Living alongside Islam; The St. Michael’s Report; decisions made by General Synod and the impact they have on dioceses and provinces; legal issues facing the parish; change in governance at Emmanuel/St Chad; living the covenant; parish nursing and the difficulties and opportunities facing Council of the North dioceses. Bishop Rodney Andrews (Saskatoon) featured well and was most prominent wearing the John Deer Mitre, a gift from Archbishop Clarke in gratitude for his epic tractor ride across the diocese of Saskatoon raising approximately $40,000 for the PWRDF Aids appeal. From the floor there was a request for an update on the status of a National Indigenous Bishop, to be informed of pending dates and that there be a pastoral emphasis on this ministry and not a political agenda. There was a request that parishes adopt as a matter of practice, budgeting 1-2% of their annual income, to aid our theological colleges in training future priests. And a request that the new Executive Council of Provincial Synod that will meet November 3 and 4, 2006 in Edmonton will review assessments of dioceses. Clearly there is much from this Synod to disseminate and to filter into our respective dioceses
and the wider Church. Invited guests included Bishop Cindy Halmerson (ELCIC) and Dr. Walter Deller from the College of Emmanuel and St Chad. Our primate Archbishop Andrew Hutchison was in attendance and contributed with the guests to the whole experience. Synod ended with a Eucharist at St Paul’s Cathedral in Regina where the new bishop of Qu’Appelle, Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson preached emphasizing the revelation given to us in Jesus Christ: a revelation that leads us into unity; a revelation to be sanctified in the truth so that we can become one, created in the image of God for the purpose of mission. On a personal note, I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience of Provincial Synod. Many friendships and prayer partnerships were formed and I thank God for the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the wider church to the North, East and West. It was a practical, bonding, encouraging and informative few days that leads me to testify that yes, I believe “that we may be one!”
photos: photographer, Archdeacon Rob Hardwick
photographer, Archdeacon Rob Hardwick
l to r: Wolfgang, Chelsy, Jaime and Aryn a group of youth at provincial synod
Bishop Rodney Andrews wearing the special gift of a mitre depicting his tractor trek across the Saskatoon diocese
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” photo: , Stewart Prest
John 13:34
Heather McAllister
The Parish Nurse Education Program Levels 1, 2 & 3 For registered nurses, clergy and congregations interested in health ministry Presented by Interchurch Ministries in partnership with the Lutheran Theological Seminary At the University of Saskatchewan On the following Friday evenings and Saturdays September 8 & 9 September 15 & 16 September 29 & 30 October 13 & 14 For more information or a registration brochure, contact Elaine Hesje, Registrar Phone 652-4524 or email hevhesje@sasktel.net or Mary Tyler, Parish Nurse Coordinator Phone 374-3175 or email dave.tyler@shaw.ca
PWRDF Justice camp - how to advocate for justice by Heather McAllister REGINA - When I told people at my parish of St. Philip, Regina, I was headed off to Ottawa for an Advocacy for Justice Camp (AJC), I was very excited. However when they asked what exactly a justice camp was, I didn't know much more than the people I was telling. I knew it involved several sponsors, including PWRDF, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and others. Now I know what advocacy for justice means. As our camp logo said, it is to: “speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute, speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:8-9). The Justice Camp initiative is a response of the national EcoJustice Committee to the strategic framework, “Strengthening the Church, Serving the World” adopted by General Synod in 2004, which called for stronger leadership development and increased youth involvement. The first day was spent together, getting registered and orientated. Bill Blaikie, NDP House Leader in the federal parliament, spoke to the gathering about religion, advocacy and politics. Then the campers were split into six immersion groups; mine was Ecology. Throughout the week we met with Heather Eaton, a professor of theology at St. Paul’s University, Ottawa, who is very involved with ecological issues and Elizabeth May from the Green Party and Sierra Club of Canada. We went to visit a model forest, listened in on a question period about the Kyoto Accord in the House of Commons, talked to a chemical company vice president and spoke to Susan Howatt. Susan was truly an amazing speaker.
She is a member of the Council of Canadians and the leader of a national water campaign. I had the most inspirational experience at camp! After getting over some food poisoning I was blown away by the passion of the speakers I heard and the people who attended. All of the knowledge I gained and the awareness of social issues in our world was intense. I am so blessed I had the opportunity to go and learn all that I did. Our world is full of trouble and problems. As Christian people we are called to do what we can to help. Advocating justice for those who cannot do it for themselves is a crucial thing to be aware of. "There is so much to do and we have so little we must go slow” was the advice we were given in the first day at camp. They are wise words to remember when you are dealing with social justice. There is so much to do; you have to go slow; you have to persevere; celebrate the small victories; you need to have courage and be passionate. We did an asset mapping exercise the first and last day. We collectively came up with values that are important for successful advocacy. Some of the most important I found were to have hope, enthusiasm, passion and courage. Being at the AJC honestly changed me so much. I met so many amazing people and learnt so much. I truly felt the spirit with us in everything we did. As a first year student at the University of Regina I was one of the youngest at the camp and it was incredible to have such a diverse group. I feel everyone should get the chance to have the same experience I did. Knowledge is key to change and sometimes the best knowledge came from the group. GO TO JUSTICE CAMP! The next one is Ecology Justice Camp in Victoria, B. C., 2007.