September 2010 A Section of Anglican Journal Page 2 Bishop’s Message Diocesan Events
Pages 3, 4 Diocesan Events Around the Province
Pages 4, 5, 6 Around the Province Celebrations
Pages 6,7 Celebrations Faith, Worship, Food for Thought
Page 8 Emmanuel & St. Chads
The 125th Anniversary of the Parish of Qu’Appelle and the Diocese of Qu’Appelle’s Original Cathedral Celebrated Nonetheless, it book also reminds readers font with “. . . the appearance of a comwas important to the that most of the hangings, mon lavatory basin . . .” Though this critparishioners of St. Peter's including the banner of ic may have been unimpressed as well as QU'APPELLE (Qu'A) As individuals to have a building dedicatSt. Peter, were embroi- somewhat casual about the facts-the extelong for home and community, so faithful ed to Anglican worship in dered by Roman Catholic rior of the building is brick veneer-he or parish communities long for a place they their area. Furthermore, the nuns in France, and the she allowed that there were “. . . one or can call home, a place dedicated to their Diocese of Qu'Appelle had reredos came from two beautiful voices . . .” in the choir. At expression of relationship with their God. just been formed and needO b e r a m m e r g a u , the time, this included students from St. And so it was for the Anglican communi- ed a cathedral church. In Germany. The church John's College and former students from ty of Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, more 1884, Canon Anson, son of bell, installed in 1885, the agricultural department. than 125 years ago. Much can happen in 125 years. the Earl of Lichfield, came weighed 360 pounds and Footprints to Progress, the offi- from England and was Prairie landscapes have changed, and became the time bell for cial history book for the town and district installed as the first bishop along with them our rural communities the whole town. Local of Qu'Appelle, provides an excellent of the new diocese. photo - Linda Skinner and places of worship. While many church craftspeople also built review of almost 100 years in the life of According buildings have closed or been given other to the many of the furnishings, St. Peter's Anglican Church. The review Qu'Appelle history book, The original cathedral designations, the small brick church in such as lectern, bishop's reminds readers that St. Peter's held its he “initiated [in 1885] the church of the Diocese of Qu'Appelle is still central to the life of chair and choir stalls. The first service in June of 1883, in the construction of St. Peter's Qu'Appelle, St. Peter's Anglicans in Qu'Appelle, Indian Head, chancel as a whole was a Canadian Pacific Railroad's local freight church and also St. John's Church celebrates 125 Odessa and surrounding areas. The parish memorial to Bishop shed. (This location seems appropriate, College. Both were com- years this year. Anson's brother and was also holds an annual lunch and bake sale, since the Rev. J. P. Sargent, who conduct- pleted by fall, although dedicated in October of participates in local events such as the ed the service, travelled from town to additions to each were town parade and contributes space to 1886. town through the Canadian Northwest in a completed later.” In its early years, the many community organizations, among C.P.R. boxcar.) Other services were held Bishop Anson, with the help of church attracted many visitors, some of them Qu'Appelle's theatre group and Girl in the Immigration Hall and in the town's his family and friends in England and them all the way from England. Guides troop. Parishioners also take part Methodist Church. Clearly, the faithful abroad, gave special attention to the fur- Apparently, one such visitor was less than in service initiatives on a larger scale, such found a way to glorify God even without a nishings of the church that would repre- enchanted by the structure and wrote of a as Regina's annual giant garage and bake church building, and this was typical of sent the diocese until the construction of “. . . little wooden building with its tin- sale. pioneer congregations. St. Paul's Cathedral in Regina. The history kling bell and modest fittings . . .” and All quotations from Qu'Appelle: Footprints to Progress: A history of Qu'Appelle and District; Qu'Appelle Historical Society, 1980. By Allison Kydd
125th Anniversary Celebrated at Qu'Appelle by Eileen Herman QU'APPELLE (Qu'A) The members of St. Peter's Anglican Church began the commemoration of their 125th anniversary on Sunday, June 27 with Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson celebrating the Eucharist. Several former parish clergy, including Bev and Duncan McLean, Joyce Hilton, Derek Nicholls and Smitty Kent, were among the 70 people present for the service. The congregation included members of other Qu'Appelle churches as well as former members of St. Peter's who had travelled from other provinces.
During the service, the congregation sang the hymn which Phyllis Paddington, St. Peter's organist for many years, had written for the centennial of the Diocese. After a noon meal in the Lions' Hall there was time for visiting before the Regina Community Orchestra provided musical entertainment. During the intermission there was a dramatic reading of the history of St. Peter's, as seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old girl. After supper, which was provided in the church basement, the orchestra played gospel music in the church. The day concluded with Evening Prayer conducted by Bev and Duncan McLean. photo - Eileen Herman
The Regina Community Orchestra played gospel music before the service of Evening Prayer in historic St. Peter's church, Qu'Appelle
Fun at the Fair by Betty Wagner
photos - Betty Wagner
A face at the fair - many children from the parish and the neighbourhood had their faced painted at St. James' Church Fair.
REGINA St. James the Apostle Anglican Church held a very successful church fair on Saturday, July 24. A true family and community day started with Morning Prayer at 11 a.m., with Rev. Malcolm French officiating. Outdoor activities continued through the day with children's races, a bouncy-tent, face painting, toenail painting, henna "tattoos," fair food, clowns and the RCMP Safety Bear mascot.
A dunk tank was the highlight of the afternoon, with people lining up to pay one dollar for three chances to dunk good sports including Bishop Greg KerrWilson, Rev. Malcolm French, the local M.L.A. and others. Music was provided by members of the Regina Symphony Orchestra and the parish guitar group, lead by Archdeacon Rob Hardwick. Visitors were offered tours of the church and also admired the display of quilts, many created by the recent
parish quilting class. The fair concluded with a delightful English High Tea served in the church hall at 4 p.m., with guitar music provided by Tyler Lyndsey. The fair was the parish's first such event, and was deemed a success, with members of the parish and the neighbourhood enjoying the day together.
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Bishop’s Message Why I Believe
In order to be included in a timely manner brief notices for events should be supplied 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 events will not be included in this section but, should space allow, could be the subject of additional articles or notices elsewhere in the Saskatchewan Anglican.
By Rodney Andrews, Bishop of Saskatoon (Ret'd) Editor's Note: the following appeared originally as one of an on-going series of monthly articles by Rodney Andrews in the Country Guide; Canada's Farm Magazine. This article appeared in the May, 2009 issue of the Country Guide. It is reprinted here in place of the regurlar bishop’s message which is unavailable due to a mixup in scheduling. We appologize for any inconvenience It is a sunny day in downtown Toronto. A street side vendor is cooking smokies. Tempted by the smell, I fork over three dollars. I wonder how much money the farmers who produced the food earned? While I am adding onions and rel¬ish, an ad on the side of a passing. bus catches my attention. “There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” I say to myself: “I am not worrying and I am enjoy¬ing my life, thank God!” At the airport I pick up a newspaper. A group called “God Exists” has purchased ads on Calgary buses and transit trains. Their message is “God cares for everyone…even for those who say he doesn't exist!” A Muslim cleric, Imam Syed Soharwardy, apparently paid for the ads with his credit card. Calgarians of various faiths are donating to pay off the $12,000 bill. An online bookmaker, Paddy Power, is taking bets as to which side is correct. How will Power decide who wins the wager? His spokesman says: “Confirmation of God's existence would have to be verified by scientists and given by an indepen¬dent authority before any payouts were made.” Who would be the independent authority? Power is not certain of the outcome or, he is a clever strategist. He suggests putting money on both sides. “We advise anyone still not sure of God's existence to maybe hedge their bets for now, just in case.” There are many things we know with a high degree of certainty; we know, for example, that the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees; we know that the distance around the earth at the equator is approximately 25,000 miles; we know that water is made up of two parts of hydrogen and one part of oxygen. But, there is much we do not know for certain.
Diocese of Saskatoon- Announcements for September, 2010
The Right Reverend Rodney Andrews, Bishop of Saskatoon(ret’d)
assumptions we live by, cannot be proved. We cannot prove that the sun will come up tomorrow morning. We believe it will. It has always done so, and we assume it will do so again. But, we have no way of being sure. We live by faith. During a long cold winter the snow lies heavy on the ground. All nature seems to be dead. When the frost is still in the ground, farmers gather their seed and prepare their machin¬ery. They believe spring will come and the earth will be ready for another crop. We climb aboard a plane believing that the pilots are competent and the equipment is operating properly. We drive down the road trusting that other drivers will stay on their side of the line. These are acts of faith. Nevin C. Harner in his book “I BELIEVE” says: “If we were lim¬ited to things we can nail down with absolute proof, we could scarcely move about at all.” He says going beyond the evidence is a “leap of faith.” I cannot prove conclusively and finally that God exists, but I believe in God. It is a matter of faith, not knowledge. That does not mean my belief in God is untrue, or guesswork or unreasonable. It gives me an explanation for existence, and a reason for living. “There is no unbelief, Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod And waits to see it push away the clod He trusts in God.” Lizzie York Case + Rodney
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Diocesan Council Meeting: The next meeting of Diocesan Council will be held on Saturday, September 11th, 2010; location T.B.A. Diocesan Synod: At the last meeting of Diocesan Council, held on April 24th, the date for the next Diocesan Synod were set for October 1st to 3rd. Integrity/Saskatoon: Meetings are held at St. James', Saskatoon on the second Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. The regular meetings may include a talking circle and Eucharist or a film and discussion with fellowship to follow; babysitting is available during meetings for those with children. For more information contact the Reverend Ann Marie Nicklin at: (306) 948-3460 or: benjie60@gmail.com. For further information and to view related articles, links and photographs of Integrity events: www.integritysaskatoon.blogspot.com.
Saskatoon Native Ministry: The Sunday ministry (Sacred Circle and supper) has been suspended until the fall. To find out more about the Saskatoon Native Ministries, please contact the SNM trustees: The Reverend George Hind: (306) 374-7585; Canon Lorea Eufemia: (306) 244-5651; and/or Joan Cole-Heine: (306) 343-5827. Monthly Ultreys: for information and/or to confirm dates and times for monthly Ultreys please contact: Austin King (306) 933-4007; or email a.king@sasktel.net; or Loretta Hartsook (306) 934-2520. APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS ETC: The Reverend Ann Marie Nicklin was installed as the new rector of St. George's, Saskatoon on Sunday, July 18th. The Reverend Quinton Little was ordained a priest in an evening service at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon on Wednesday, July 21st. The Synod Office has moved to the former rectory of St. Mark's, Saskatoon. However, the mailing address and all other contact information for the Synod Office remain unchanged.
Qu'Appelle Notes and Events Canon Wayne Sturgis has been appointed priest in charge of Holy Trinity and St. Andrew, Rosetown. He is Canon Emeritus in the Diocese of Saskatchewan. Saturday, September 18 St. Matthew's Church, 2161 Winnipeg Street, Regina is celebrating 100 years of worship. The church will be open in the morning. A light lunch will be available and you can visit as well as tour the church and look at the lovely stained glass windows that tell a history of the church. Saturday evening a banquet will be held at the Royal United Services
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Institute with cocktails at 5:30 and dinner at 6:30. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. will commemorate 100 years of Christian Ministry. Brunch will follow in the hall. For further information please contact Gail Ridgway at 761-0967, dridgway@sasktel.net or Kathy Chlopan at 586-5154, chlopan@sasktel.net. Sunday, October 3 St. Matthew's Church, 2161 Winnipeg Street, Regina will hold their annual Turkey Supper on Oct. 3 with three sittings. For tickets call Gail Ridgway at 761-0967 or Kathy at 586-5154.
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AROUND THE PROVINCE
Diocese of Saskatcewan - For Your Information Welcome to: The Reverend Gethin Edward and family, who began ministry in Tisdale on July 4, 2010. Congratulations to: o Charles and Anna Irish, who had a baby boy, Nathaniel Winsor, on July 15, 2010. o To the Reverend Beryl Whitecap, who was Ordained as Priest on Friday, May 14, 2010. Farewell to: The Reverend David Chapman, wife Jill and family, who left ministry in Melfort this summer, to take up further studies at McGill University in Montreal. Deaths o Mr. Dennis Whitecap, brother-inlaw to Beryl and long time lay reader at St. Thomas, Shoal Lake, died at home May 11, 2010. o Norma Jean Hawkins, who wrote the book Chokecherry (an often hilarious novel based on the author's own experiences as the bride of a newly ordained Anglican minister in his first parish in the Diocese of Saskatchewan) died in B.C. on September 14, 2009. Upcoming Events o September 1 - Leadership meeting - noon - 3:15 p.m.
o September 9 - Executive Committee - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. o Back to Church Sunday September 26, 2010 Clergy Retreat - October 5 - 8, o 2010, St. Peter's Abbey, Muenster
The Gospel in Action - Habitat for Humanity Construction Continues photo - staff Louise Holloway of All Saints, Lumsden, tapes the vapour barrier.
Back to Church Sunday: Invitation packages for Back to Church Sunday have been ordered for every Parish in the Diocese. Please contact Synod Office in Prince Albert if yours has not arrived. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HIGHLIGHTS o Strategic Planning It is proposed that the Diocese would create a team and a process to meet with each parish in 2010, to present to them the future initiatives put together by the Strategic Planning group - to offer teaching on the discernment and stewardship of gifts and on congregational development, and to ensure that the whole diocesan family is well informed and working together. INDIGENOUS COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS o Approximately 70 people attended the consultation held at St. Alban's Cathedral on May 14 and 15. o A working group has been formed to look at administration and financial implications of the proposal.
Back to Church Sunday Inspiration from Canada Briefs The Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Qu'Appelle and Saskatoon will be joining Anglican churches around the world this fall to mark Back to Church Sunday on September 26. As the day approaches, be inspired by this story from Toronto about a surprising effect of their 2009 Back to Church Sunday. Talk about one good act achieving two positive outcomes. Back to Church Sunday, which the diocese of Toronto celebrates for the second time on Sept. 26, “is doing more than bringing people back to church,” according to The Anglican, the diocese's newspaper. “It's also helping Eva's Phoenix, a shelter for homeless and at-risk youth in Toronto.” Last year, the shelter's print shop - which employs professional staff and trains youth for a job in the printing industry produced 350 Back to Church Sunday kits for the diocese. The kits include posters, invitations and postcards. Youth from 16 to 29 participate in the 14week program that trains them how to use printing equipment and teaches them basic layout and design. Upon completion of the program, the shelter helps them with their resume and prepares them for job interviews to help them land work in the printing business. “It has tremendous value for youth,” said Alexandra Djukic, business manager of the training program.
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by Frank Flegel REGINA Sometime this September a Regina single mother, four of her six children and one grandchild will move into their new home in Regina's inner city, thanks to members of the Diocese of Qu'Appelle. The diocese in 2008 took on the project of building the Habitat for Humanity house as part of the diocesan 125th anniversary. "Our intention was and is to bear witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ by being an instrument of that love in reaching out to a family in need," said Bishop Greg Kerr-Wilson in a pastoral letter sent in June 2010, asking for more volunteers to complete the house. The first step of raising $100,000 was successful and construction began in September 2009. After the basement was poured and the house walls were up construction was halted over the winter. This spring volunteers were again recruited and construction resumed. By the beginning of August the finishing stages such as installing cabinets, painting and flooring were under way, with completion expected sometime in September. "We thought it was a good idea (to build the house), after all we do need low-cost housing and these people (Habitat for Humanity) are the only ones doing it," said Bill Stahl of All Saints, Regina, one of the volunteer crew who was working on the house on July 10.
The two-storey house is located in the city's core community. The design fits in with the surrounding homes, most of which were built in the early 20th century. It is located on a 25 foot lot with a large back yard. The house will contain two bedrooms and a half bath on the upper level, two bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main level, and the full basement will have roughed in plumbing. The two floors will provide about 1400 square feet of living space. Habitat for Humanity includes major appliances for the home. The eventual homeowner has already provided 500 hours of "sweat equity" to Habitat for Humanity, and must be capable of maintaining a low interest mortgage. "This is the first time I've held one of these guns in my hand," said volunteer Ruth Heinrichs of Grace Mennonite Church, referring to an electric drill. "I married an Anglican," she laughed, when questioned how she became involved. Earlier she had successfully drilled a screw into a sheet of drywall and received good hearted cheers and applause for her efforts. During construction, volunteers from various diocesan churches provided coffee and lunch for the workers. Bishop Greg Kerr-Wilson, not to be outdone by members of his flock, has worked with crews at the house on several days.
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Al Ilsley, kneeling, and Jack Rennie of All Saints Regina prepare a wall for an upstairs bedroom.
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(l - r) Murray Wright of St. Mary Regina steadies a new window, while Don Bjerke of All Saints Regina and Habitat for Humanity site supervisor Mike Panko work inside.
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AROUND THE PROVINCE Coffee Anyone? -SASKATOON- In April, St. Georges, Sasktoon began a new community outreach. St. George's is located in the older, inner-city, west side, Riversdale/ King George, area of Saskatoon. This area has long been home to much of the criminal activity and social problems of the city (though significant efforts are underway to clean-up the area) and is home to a major portion of the needy and those of lower income. With the closure of the “White Swan”, a local restaurant that provided a venue for the community to meet and socialize daily, the parish offered, at no charge, its hall for their daily coffee meetings. None of the members of this coffee group are members of the parish, few attend church and many are elderly and of lower income. What has resulted from the parish's offer has surpassed all expectations; the community coffee group now meets in the parish hall from 8 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Thursday and consists of a come-and-go crowd of 12 to 20 people averaging 20 to 25 people per day. Coffee, tea, juice and home-made baking is provided by the organizers, the chief organizer being Tony McGregor; additionally the Reverend Ann Marie Nicklin is on-hand to socialize, listen, and, if needed, offer pastoral support and advice; several parishioners also visit and “look-in” from time to time. The group's coffee supplies are funded by donations, and periodically the coffee
group makes donations, from its surplus, to the support of the church in appreciation of the parish's support of them: in the Spring $250 was provided for the re-finishing of the hardwood floors on the stage in the parish hall, in July $250 was provided to the A.C.W to support its activities; and plans are in place, in future months, to support the parish's Dragon Tales' Den childrens' program and several other of the parish's efforts. The community coffee time has also provided a venue for the members of the parish to meet and mix with the local community; showing concern and expressing a love of community and an interest in the needs of individuals in a non-threatening and non-confrontational way. In response, several of the members of the coffee group, who once proudly stated that they would never enter a church, have even attended the odd service…the coffee group has also allowed the parish an “ear” into the surrounding community not otherwise available to it; allowing it to react to problems, issues and opportunities that otherwise would have perhaps escaped notice if it had followed its traditional practices. Everyone involved in the Community Coffee has expressed satisfaction and appreciation for what the “coffee experience” has provided them; plans are that this outreach will continue.
The Reverend Canon Henry Comerford is Recognised for His Service
Photo- Peter R. Coolen
In April, 2010, Vanessa Clement (right), Rector's Warden of St. George's, Sasktoon, representating the congregation, presented a crystal plaque to The Venerable Henry Comerford (Left) recognizing and celebrating his 17 years of service to the parish as rector. Canon Comerford resigned his position with the Parish of St. George's in the Summer of 2010; he has since been appointed Executive Archdeacon for the diocese by the Right Reverend David Irving,
CELEBRATIONS St. Luke's Welcomes Christopher Snook as New Incumbent by Nigel Salway REGINA Father Christopher Snook was inducted as the sixth incumbent of St. Luke's on the Feast of the Ascension, May 13. Before coming to St. Luke's, Christopher served for three years as the Priest-in-Charge of the Missions of Fort Pitt and Onion Lake First Nation in the Diocese of Saskatchewan. More recently, he served as the interim priest at St. Mary's, Regina. Bishop Gregory KerrWilson officiated at the service. St. Luke's wardens, Ezzat AbdElmessih and Nigel Salway represented vestry and affirmed the congregation's desire to induct Christopher as their priest. Joe Buwembo read Acts 1:1-11 which was followed by Psalm 47 with Margaret Nicholls as cantor. The second reading was Ephesians 1:15-23, read by Kim Smith. Deacon Susan Page read the Gospel, Luke 24:46-53. Father Walter Hannam, who is a longtime friend of Father Christopher, was the preacher. Father Walter commenced his address by noting how appropriate it was to welcome a new incumbent to the parish on the Feast of the
Ascension. This is because the Ascension is the saving mystery which, in the heavenly sense, is the inauguration of the church's life. Father Walter explained how the church is neither the building we meet in, nor is it the assembled believers. “Rather we are members of this church because, in baptism, we were made, in Cranmer's words, 'very members incorporate in the Mystical Body' of the divine Son of God.” Not only is membership in the church predicated on the Ascension, but the priesthood is as well. “But so too in the Ascension is constituted our Lord's eternal priesthood, in which, by the grace of holy order, Father Snook shares.” Organist at the service was St. Luke's parish organist Conway Crozier-Smith. Music service included Alleluia, Sing to Jesus; O Jesus, I have Promised; We Love the Place O God; Hail the Day that sees Him Rise; and All for Jesus. Following the service a reception was held in the church hall. Entertainment at the reception was provided by the string quartet, Les Expressions Musicales.
Photo- Peter R. Coolen
Some of the members of the St. George's Community Coffee Group
Photo - Fran Clarke
Photo- Peter R. Coolen
Tony McGregor, digs in at the St. George's Community Coffee.
Father Christopher Snook receives his pastoral license from Archdeacon Rob Hardwick. (I to r) Nigel Salway, Father Christopher Snook, Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson, Archdeacon Rob Hardwick., Ezzat Abd-Elmessih
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CELEBRATIONS (continued) St. Aidan Church Renovation Receives Award photo - Carla Hoffman
St. Aidan, Moose Jaw, received the Lieutenant Governor's Architectural Heritage Awards of Excellence in three categories.
by Rod Stutt MOOSE JAW (Qu'A) St. Aidan parish recently completed a major renovation project which received the Lieutenant Governor's Architectural Heritage Awards of Excellence. His Honour, Gordon Barnhart, presented the award on June 15. This award recognizes both the provincial heritage value of the church building and the high quality of the restoration work involved. St. Aidan's project was recognized in three separate categories: adaptive re-use, interior conservation and sympathetic new construction. Saint Aidan is blessed with one of the largest and finest Anglican church buildings in the province. Formerly St. John the Baptist Church, it is large, built with high quality materials and aesthetically distinguished. This was a decidedly mixed blessing because the scale, scope and craftsmanship required made the renovation project extensive, complicated and costly. A long-term commitment of this magnitude could only have been made by a congregation that held a strong belief in the future of the Anglican community of Moose Jaw. This project is a true reflection of the parish's faith in action. The Anglican parish of St. John the Baptist was among the first and most prominent in the city. In the early 20th century, a former church building was replaced by a much grander structure, appropriate to the aspirations of the growing city. The new church was designed by noted architect William Reilly (18571936) and is one of his most impressive works. The new St. John's was built in the Gothic Revival style, with a distinctive and typically Anglican crenelated tower, a soaring ceiling, and pointed gothic arches. A number of parishioners made memorial donations to finance magnificent stained glass windows. As the parish aged, people moved and costly maintenance was deferred. However, in 2003, the four Anglican
parishes in Moose Jaw merged under a new name, St. Aidan Church, and they set about to revitalize the old building, coincidentally in time for its 100th anniversary. The dedication and loving care that went into this project is most impressive. St. Aidan hired a full time project supervisor, Dell Bornowsky, (now Incumbent of Big Country parish) who was an experienced carpenter and furniture-maker. Angela Deans from the parish was the architectural technologist. Dell moved from Alberta to devote himself entirely to this project. Every part of the building was inspected, evaluated and prioritized. Church committees were consulted, liturgical meetings held, and volunteer groups organized. Much of the work was done by parish volunteers under Dell's direction. Specialty contractors were hired for some specific tasks. Dell himself dismantled, restored and refinished most of the decorative ecclesiastical elements. The refinished floor shines so that, from the right angle, you can see reflections of the stained glass. The original nave and chancel have been completely restored to their former glory. Although many liturgical elements were moved to accommodate contemporary worship, this was done in a manner compatible with the original design and is completely reversible. A new nursery and sacristy were built in part of a former arcade in the heritage style, so that it could easily be mistaken as part of the original building. In the spirit of this resurrection, the rectory next door, originally an undistinguished stucco building, has been faced in brick to match the church and renovated to provide new church offices and meeting rooms. This project has helped people come together, not only to renew the church building but to renew the Anglican community in Moose Jaw. Inspired by this success, they are now fundraising for the next large project, to turn an adjacent gymnasium into a community social hall.
Beryl Whitecap Ordained Priest PRINCE ALBERT (Saskatchewan) The Cathedral Church of St Alban the Martyr in Prince Albert was filled with joyous energy on the evening of Friday, May 14th, during Ascensiontide. One cause of the energy was the gathering of lay and clergy delegates from the many Cree reserves and churches across the Diocese of Saskatchewan for a significant Indigenous Council gathering, to meet together, pray together, and to dream and plan for greater Indigenous Self-determination within the Church. But on that Friday night, there was also another source of the joy-infused energy: the ordination to the priesthood of the Rev. Beryl Whitecap. She had been the Deacon-in-charge of St. James Church, Little Red Reserve, located a few miles north of Prince Albert, since 2007. The bilingual Cree and English service of ordination began with the procession into the church. It included the candidate, Lay Readers, Diocesan clergy, the Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald (visiting National Indigenous Bishop), and the Rt. Rev. Michael Hawkins, Bishop of Saskatchewan. The procession occurred to the music and singing of “Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise - Alleluia!” Bishop MacDonald delivered the sermon. He drew upon some reflections from his own experiences in discerning and living the call to the priesthood. He shared lessons learned from one of the biggest influences in his own life and formation, and on what it means to “wear the black” - to be a priest, in all of its joys and challenges.
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Some participants at the ordination to the priesthood of the Rev'd Beryl Whitecap (front, centre) included (L to R): Rt. Rev. Michael Hawkins, Bishop of Saskatchewan; Ven. Adam Halkett, Archdeacon of Saskatchewan; and Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop. Photo contributed
photo - Harold Claffey
Refinished floors gleam in St. Aidan on a Sunday morning
After Archdeacon Adam Halkett presented Beryl as a candidate for ordination, Mr. John Henry Charles, a Lay Reader from Sucker River, led the congregation in the Litany. The opening four paragraphs, calling upon the mercy of the triune God, were offered first in Cree, followed by the English text, with the rest of the prayer offered in English. The Epistle reading was taken from the fourth chapter of Ephesians, and the Gospel reading from the ninth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. The James Smith Choir sang the Gradual Hymn, Amazing Grace, in Cree. The three Bishops present (Bishop Hawkins, Bishop MacDonald, and the Rt. Rev. Charles Arthurson, retired Suffragan Bishop of Saskatchewan) then examined Beryl in turn. After a time of prayer and of invoking the Holy Spirit's presence and power, Beryl Whitecap was ordained a priest in the Church of God, with the laying on of hands by all clergy present. The service continued with Holy Communion. It was celebrated by Bishop Hawkins. Our newest priest, the Rev'd Beryl Whitecap, administered the consecrated bread, with other Cree clergy administering the cup. During the communion, the James Smith Choir led the singing of Just as I Am, in the Cree language. After the service, everyone gathered in the Cathedral hall to enjoy a feast put on by the community of Shoal Lake, and to congratulate and celebrate with Beryl.
The Rev'd Beryl Whitecap, the newest priest in the Diocese of Saskatchewan, addresses the well-wishers at the reception.
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CELEBRATIONS (cont’d) I Will Go, Lord, If You Lead Me
FAITH, WORSHIP AND FOOD FOR THOUGHT Impressions from General Synod by Jason Antonio
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Rev. Jonathan Hoskin (l) with his father, Archdeacon Andrew Hoskin, at Jonathan's induction in Swift Current. by Sandra Hill SWIFT CURRENT (Qu'A) On June 27 St. Stephen the Martyr Anglican Church was the setting for the installation and commissioning of Rev. Jonathan Hoskin, the new incumbent of the Parish of Swift Current, which includes St. Stephen and St. John, Pennant. The congregation included parishioners as well as visitors from other churches in the city, the deanery, and the diocese. In addition, there were 10 visiting clergy representing the churches of: St. Olaf Lutheran and Trailview Alliance, both in Swift Current; St. Aidan, Moose Jaw; St. Mary, Maple Creek; St. Andrew, Tompkins; St. Paul's Cathedral and St. Luke, Regina. Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson and Executive Archdeacon Rob Hardwick presided over the very moving ceremony. Several members of Jonathan Hoskin's family were also present, including his father, Archdeacon Andrew Hoskin of St. Thomas, Thunder Bay, ON, who delivered the sermon. At age 29, Rev. Jonathan Hoskin is the youngest priest to serve in the history of
the Parish of Swift Current. Therefore it seemed quite fitting that the sermon was preached by his father. The congregation learned a little about Jonathan's childhood and his desire to serve God from the age of 14. Based on the Gospel from Luke 9:5162, Archdeacon Hoskin admonished the congregation to follow God's will above all else, no matter where that may lead. Following the service, approximately 115 people enjoyed a delicious potluck supper in the parish hall. The Parish of Swift Current has been waiting 11 months for a new priest, and during this time many members of the congregation have taken on many different tasks. In addition, there has been a great deal of interest from the community at large, as shown by the many inquiries such as, "Is there a new minister yet?" Furthermore, the ecumenical spirit exhibited on June 17 bodes well for future efforts by the Christian community. Welcome to the Hoskin family: Jonathan, wife Cindy, daughter Adriana, and baby on the way!
Turtleford United-Anglican Baptism
REGINA The winds of God blew through Halifax, NS, in June during the Anglican Church of Canada's 43rd General Synod, and I had the privilege of being swept up by those Godly winds as a first-time participant at the every-three-year national church event. I was very fortunate to have gone as a delegate, as originally I planned to go as an observer to see how the historic event worked. But thankfully, God had other plans for my trip and I was able to go as a delegate and had the ability to vote on some very important issues and discuss topics with other Anglicans from across Canada. The nine-day event was held at the beautiful St. Mary's University campus, situated in an older, scenic neighbourhood with many east-coast style homes. Almost all of the 500-plus people who attended General Synod in many different capacities were housed in one of the three dormitory buildings on campus. This closeness made it fairly easy to not only find people whom I had just met, but also get around campus fairly quickly and not
be late for the sessions or meetings, especially if you happened to sleep in late or take your time eating in the cafeteria. Although there were dozens and dozens of resolutions and handfuls of reports to read before discussing and voting on them - these resolutions and reports were actually on the Internet for weeks in advance - I didn't get around to reading any of them until either the day before or the day they were to be discussed. This was partially due to my inexperience as a delegate, but also due to the fact when you end up pulling 13- to 20-hour days during the plenary sessions, you really don't want to stay up afterward and do any more reading. This is particularly true if there are get-togethers later on. It seemed that every night there was a social, gettogether or party taking place on the campus, in relation to General Synod. These were grand opportunities to get to know people over a few drinks and learn more about them, while potentially making a new friend or two in the process. I was able to make many acquaintances and friends, particularly among those who came as youth delegates.
I could almost have gone as a youth delegate, but at the time of registration I had just turned 26 and was one month too old to be considered. But that didn't stop me from making many friends with the people around my age. I am definitely glad I was able to go to General Synod as a delegate and participate in some of the historic moments of the event. I wouldn't trade any of those experiences for the world. I hope I will be able to go to the next General Synod in three years' time, but that time be more prepared and ready for what the event throws at me. The Anglican Church charted a new course for the future in Halifax, and that course leads to Ottawa in 2013. About the author - Jason Antonio is a member of St. Paul's Cathedral parish, and was elected as the first alternate delegate to General Synod at the Diocese of Qu'Appelle's synod in October 2009. A journalism graduate from the University of Regina, he is currently the communications officer for the public school division centred in Weyburn.
Fine Craft as a Vehicle for Spiritual Exploration SASKATOON Craftspeople and artists have explored spiritual concerns and used religious iconography throughout the ages, resulting in powerful movements within some societies and even influencing political climates. The Saskatchewan Craft Council is accepting proposals from Saskatchewan craftspeople for an exhibition exploring spiritual concerns in the creation of Fine Craft. This exhibition will open at the SCC Gallery in Saskatoon and tour the province. Plans are to
extend the tour beyond Saskatchewan as well. The curators are Lorne Calvert, Principal of St. Andrew's College and Leslie Potter, Exhibition and Education Coordinator for the SCC. The SCC is interested in examining what is currently happening within this province - all craft media, any style, and any subject. The exhibition is open to anyone living in Saskatchewan who is engaged in an art and/or craft practice which expresses spiritual concerns.
This includes makers who want to explore outside their usual parameters. Submissions should include up to 10 digital images or slides of recent work, an artist biography and c. v. and a written description of proposed work or actual image(s). The deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm, October 31, 2010. Mail CD/slides and hard copy to: Leslie Potter, Exhibitions & Education Coordinator Saskatchewan Craft Council 813 Broadway Avenue Saskatoon SK S7N 1B5
Book Review of John Bowen's “Growing Up Christian”
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After her baptism, Lara McKee shares a Kodak moment with her family: Kristina, A.J., Randy, Martina, and Grant McKee. The baptism took place at Good Shepherd United-Anglican Church, Turtleford, Diocese of Saskatchewan. Spring 2010.
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Kristina, A.J., baptismal candidate Lara, and Randy McKee stand at the ready by the font at Good Shepherd United-Anglican Church, Turtleford, Diocese of Saskatchewan. Spring 2010.
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Lara McKee was baptised this spring at Good Shepherd United-Anglican Church, Turtleford, Diocese of Saskatchewan. Here she poses with proud daddy, Randy.
by the Reverend Julie Golding Page HUDSON BAY (Sask) At a recent church meeting, our members suddenly realized that none of their children currently attends an Anglican church. Some have changed denominations, while others have simply opted out. This experience - which could be duplicated in many congregations - begs the question: Why have these young people left the Anglican Church? John Bowen, a professor at Toronto Anglican seminary
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FAITH, WORSHIP AND FOOD FOR THOUGHT The Order of St. Luke in the Diocese of Qu'Appelle contributed by members of the O.S.L. REGINA The Order of St. Luke (O.S.L.) is an international ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministries. The motto of the organization is in Latin: ESU ESTO MIHI JESUS Jesus be to me My Saviour, LEX my Law, DUX My Leader, LUX My Light, REX My King. The Order of St. Luke was organized in 1932 by Rev. John Gayner Banks and his wife Ethel. Their vision was to bring lay people and clergy who were involved in various healing ministries under one umbrella of a world-wide healing fellowship which would be based on the four gospels of Jesus Christ. In 1953 it was incorporated as the International Order of St. Luke. The O.S.L. now has members world wide and continues the vision of devoting themselves to teaching, lecturing and praying for those who are ill in body, mind or spirit. This ministry of healing is accomplished by conducting teaching and healing missions at home and abroad as well as in local prayer groups. The order believes that Christian healing and competent medical practices are not adverse to one another but rather complementary. Members of the order must complete the O.S.L. bible study of the 26 healing miracles Jesus performed, and read the required books. Those who have completed the studies qualify for full membership, and depending on the area, can either join an existing local chapter or, with sufficient numbers, may form another chapter. The Diocese of Qu'Appelle has three chapters.
For several years Moose Jaw had two O.S.L. chapters, which amalgamated in 1998. They have eight members and one associate member. This chapter has been active in missions for teaching and healing. They have organized community prayer projects and healing workshops. Over the years they have set aside time for their own study, listening and waiting for God's direction. The co-conveners are Bessie Listoe and Lynne Davis. At this time they do not have a chaplain. The Parkland O.S.L. Chapter in the Melville-Yorkton area (Pelly Deanery) was formed in 2009. A chapter had been formed in the late 1990s but had become inactive. The Parkland Chapter is a good example of ecumenism, with members from five different denominations. Over the last year Parkland has been invited to provide healing services at three local churches. They have also put on a healing prayer workshop and a weekend video school on healing prayer. Co-conveners are Sandra Fisher from Melville and Lorraine Bonnell from Saltcoats. Their chaplains are Revs. Kim and Susan Salo and Pastor Kim Sherwin. The Regina O.S.L. Chapter was formed this year. There had been chapter in the past but waning membership caused it to become inactive. There are seven members and two associates. This chapter, along with members from the Moose Jaw chapter, provided prayer teams for a healing and wholeness service at a local church and also provides healing prayer ministry at Sunday services. Convener is Malcolm Tait. At this time they do not have chaplain.
Healing and Resource Centre Opens at Gordon's GORDON FIRST NATION (Qu'A) Rev. Dale Gillman and Family Support Worker, Darwin Blind, from Gordon First Nation have begun ministry full-time on Gordon's, in the Touchwood Healing and Resource Centre. They are working out of the building that the Chief and Council have designated for community wellness until 2013. Their work is to continue to minister to residential school survivors and their descendants. The centre has received funding from the Anglican Healing Fund and the Anglican Foundation to carry on the faith-based work which God has called them to do. Darwin Blind's work involves counselling to individuals and families; offering six- to eight-week Alternatives to Violence programs; crisis intervention; support for families with child apprehension; and working with clients in the justice system. Dale Gillman is involved with pastoral counselling and care giving; offering workshops on trauma, grief and loss, family violence, belief systems, and the brain and how thoughts are formed; crisis intervention; elder care and visitation; bible study; women's issues; and family support.
Dale is also working on Gordon's history and the history of her grandfather, the missionary Charles Cowley Pratt. This is a huge undertaking, but she has collected a large amount of material and many pictures. "I am still looking for more material or documentation on Charles Pratt," says Dale, "and would appreciate any information you may have. This is one of the best ways to help heal a community; gathering and telling our stories is such an important part of our culture." Dr. Rob Kirk has been providing long-term therapy to clients in the community for 17 years. His office is upstairs at the Centre, and Dale and Darwin work with him in order to provide the best possible services for their clients. Dale says, "We are looking forward to the months ahead as God works through us to bring healing and reconciliation to our people. Please pray for Darwin, myself and our Board members, Frank Cyr, our Elder, and Donna Anderson-Blind, Councillor. We work under the non-profit charitable organization called Nehiyawe Pastoral Counselling Inc. We have charitable status and would be grateful for any support from our diocesan people. We hope to carry on our work for many years to come."
A Vision Quest For The Saskatoon Native Ministry Editor's Note: The following material is reprinted from the August, 2010 issue of “H.O.P.E. News”, the publication of the Saskatoon Native Ministry (SNM). Since the mid 1980's Saskatoon Native Ministry has been for many neighborhood people a place of healing. The weekly Sacred Circle has been a place where they can tell their stories; share their hopes and their troubles; and find people who listen and care. SNM's crisis ministry of practical help has been a blessing to many. God our Creator has blessed and used us well. However, lately, it has become difficult to carry out the ministry. The loss of our director, the reduction in funding from the Saskatchewan Synod of the ELCIC and a lack of Sunday volunteers and board members has brought us to a point where we must re-examine the ministry and make decisions about its future. Lutheran Bishop Cindy Halmarson and Anglican Bishop David Irving invited church members to meet with the SNM board and staff, on June 8th, to test whether enough interest and support could be raised to renew and reinvigorate the ministry. The response from both Lutherans and Anglicans was heartening. It was clear that this ministry is still valued. There was a strong sense that God wants us to continue. Several who attended the meeting were willing to consider joining the board, and a week later, they came to a meeting of the existing SNM board of directors. At that meeting several tough but necessary decisions were made. The current board decided to step down, their term to finish on June 30th, 2010; and they requested that Bishop Cindy appoint a board of trustees for SNM. Our Assistant Director, Ethel Ahenakew will continue her crisis ministry in the neighborhood; however, the Sunday ministry (Sacred Circle and supper) has been suspended until the fall. This gives a breathing space for re-visioning the ministry and seeing whether we have the resources; personal,
spiritual and financial, to continue. SNM understands its call to be: to provide Christ-centered worship which is welcoming to those present; to participate in community building within the neighborhood and with congregations in Saskatoon and the surrounding area; and to build people up through our assistance in times of need. Many individuals and congregations have shared SNM's goals and worked in partnership with us to achieve them. We have relied heavily on your prayers, participation and financial support, and we are very grateful. Now we ask all whom God is calling, to help lay a strong foundation for SNM in the future. We hope to form a new board of directors and to seek new ways to fulfill our call. As a sign of hope, we are looking to re-launch the ministry with a community barbeque and talking circle in the middle of September. Do you share the H.O.P.E.? Is God calling you? Saskatoon Native Ministry matters. It makes the good news of Jesus Christ accessible to aboriginal people in a culturally respectful way. It provides a place of community, hospitality and acceptance where native and nonnative people walk together in partnership as disciples of Jesus. It is time for those who have been friends of SNM, or friends-at-a distance, to 'step up to the plate'. More than money, SNM now needs people if this ministry is to flourish and fulfill God's call. We are asking God for people who share our vision to offer their time. In doing so you will become a blessing to others, and you will find yourself blessed as well. To find out more about the Saskatoon Native Ministries, please contact our trustees: The Reverend George Hind: (306) 374-7585; Canon Lorea Eufemia: (306) 244-5651; and/or Joan Cole-Heine: (306) 343-5827.
Book Review of John Bowen's “Growing Up Christian” (continued from page 6) Wycliffe College, provides thoughtful potential answers in Growing Up Christian: Why Young People Stay in Church, Leave Church, and (Sometimes) Come Back to Church. Professor Bowen draws the population of his study from his years as a Leadership Training Program worker at Christian Ontario Pioneer Camp. He follows up with students (many of whom are or were Anglican) and asks about current levels of church and faith commitment. While these young adults were unusually committed to church life, and therefore do not represent the average church youth, some of Professor Bowen's findings can be applied broadly to the Anglican Church. The young people who have stuck it out in the church say that what keeps them going back, despite devastating disappointments in church and personal life, is first of all their personal relationship with God. Second is the support of their local Christian community.
Significantly, the church was also a key factor in many students' decisions to leave it. The church proved unable or unwilling to provide them with basic intellectual and friendship support. Many who left, however, have not left faith in God. They expressed interest in returning to church, if they could find a genuine friendship community there. Basically, what these - and arguably, all - young people are looking for is a church where they can find authentic friendships, passionate worship of God, and the ability to live creative and skilful Christian lives. Judging from the lack of young people in our Anglican churches, they have unfortunately not found it with us. The question is, what are we willing to do about it?
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News from College of Emmanuel & St Chad Editor's Note: This is the most recent in a series of monthly contributions to the Saskatchewan Anglican from the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad. These articles cover a broad range of theological and general interest issues as well as College news. Austin Spry is a first year student at the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad Photo - The College of Emmanuel and St. Chad,
The Reverend Dr. Bill Richards, Acting Principal, College of Emmanuel & St Chad
“Mining Revelation: Ancient Guides for a Hopeful Church” By The Reverend Dr. Bill Richards, Acting Principal, College of Emmanuel & St Chad Part of preparing for the summer break at the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad has involved finalizing plans for the Martin Memorial Lecture Series, to be held in the fall this year, from October 19th to 21st. Our guest lecturer is the Reverend Dr. Richard Valantasis, of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, where he is Professor of Theology and Ascetical Christian Practice and Director of Anglican Studies at the Candler School of Theology. Richard is also a Co-director of the Institute for Contemplative Living in Santa Fe, NM; that combination of responsibilities is a good indication of why we invited Richard to be this year's Martin lecturer. Richard combines a scholarly interest in early Christianity with an attention to the spiritual practices of its various communities in those first centuries. It was his imaginative sensitivity to what it was like to live Christianity in the early centuries that particularly caught my attention, whether he was exploring the thought-world of “the Fathers” in his book, Centuries of Holiness, or trying to hear what the monks heard who read and re-read the Gospel of Thomas, in his commentary on that ancient text. Richard is also a spiritual director of many years' experience, as well as being a
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The Reverend Dr. Richard Valantasis
scholar of early Christianity, and part of the gift in his research is “mining” scripture and tradition attentive to the hope that our ancestors in the faith found there, hope we too can carry both in our personal journeys and as a church. Richard grew up in the Greek Orthodox Church, but this year he will be celebrating his 35th anniversary as a priest of the Episcopal Church, USA. Richard's theme for the lecture series is “Mining Revelation: Ancient Guides for a Hopeful Church”. He will deliver three lectures over the course of the three days: (lecture 1, Tuesday evening), Exploring the Diversity of Synoptic Gospels; (lecture 2, Wednesday evening), Diversity in the Johannine Community; and (lecture 3, Thursday morning), The spirituality of Maximos the Confessor. We have also invited two Saskatchewan colleagues whose interests pick up on some of Richard's own to lead a pair of workshops on Wednesday morning and afternoon: the Reverend Dr Trish McCarthy of All Saints, Regina, did her doctoral work on preparing parish lay teams for spiritual direction, at the Toronto School of Theology; and Dr William Arnal of the University has long had an interest in understanding the social circles in which the Jesus sayings were passed on ( his book: “Jesus and the Village Scribes” is a Fortress Press publication). Bill is also one of the leading researchers on the Gospel of Thomas in English Canada. The series will begin with an Open House Tuesday afternoon, with our alumni/ae as hosts. Thanks to the generosity of those who established the Bishop Henry David Martin Memorial Trust this lecture series is a free event. But to assist with planning food and seating, we would be happy to hear from you if you are able to attend. Accommodation is also available in our wing of the LTS building. For more information, please contact either: our office manager Lisa McInnis, (306) 9 7 5 - 1 5 5 0 , lisa.mcinnis@usask.ca or myself, Bill Richards, (306) 9751556, wrichards@sasktel.net . Further details will also be posted on our web-site: www.usask.ca/stu/emmanuel Looking forward to seeing you in October!
By The Reverend Dr. Bill Richards, Acting Principal, College of Emmanuel and St. Chad On Friday, May 7th, the Saskatoon Theological Union held its ninth joint convocation, celebrating the study and work of a total of 33 graduates. Nine of these scholars were from the College of Emmanuel & St Chad, representing a variety of life experience and interests. After a lifetime of priestly service, Father Douglas Ohs, of Victoria, British Columbia, was awarded an Master of Divinity, out of thesis work he completed this past year, under the direction of retired professor Robert Sider. Two students graduated with a Master of Theological Studies degree: Lynne Monar, who came to us out of spiritual care work in Saskatoon hospitals; and Ria Neish, whose studies with us have led to discerning a vocation in nursing. Ria will be taking up studies in the fall in
Fredericton, New Brunswick. Five students at the Henry Budd Centre in The Pas, Manitoba, completed courses of study, and we were delighted to recognize them with our Diploma in Indigenous Anglican Theology: Douglas Highway, Verna Jebb, Clara Lambert, Antoine Lathlin, and Stella Ledoux. All are exercising ministries within the Diocese of Brandon; it was also a delight to have their bishop, The Right Reverend James Njegovan, attending for the occasion. Bishop Jim is also a member of our College Council, as is Marion Jenkins, director of the Henry Budd Centre. Our College was also pleased to honour the many contributions of former FSIN Chief, Lawrence Joseph, to the life and ministry of the Anglican Church. Lawrence was awarded an honorary Doctor of Canon Law. His claims were presented by The Right Reverend Michael Hawkins, Bishop of
Saskatchewan. Because the classes we teach are made up of students from all three colleges, it was a pleasure again to recognize the accomplishments of all with whom it has been our privilege to learn together; I closed my own remarks to the convocation with these words: "To all of you who graduate this night, whichever of our three colleges has been your home these past few years: thank you for coming to the Saskatoon Theological Union to study and to explore vocation. It has been a delight for all of us to watch you develop skills of eye and ear that sharpen attention to the people we meet and to the God working in their lives, as well as skills of heart and mind that shape imagination and commitment for this world that God first loved it into being with the words, "Let there be light." May God bless each of you as you continue walking in the light that will, finally, reveal the glorious liberty of all God's sons and daughters."i
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The Right Reverend Michael Hawkins, Bishop of Saskatchwan (L) with Dr. Lawrence Joseph (R)
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Clara Lambert (L), Stella Ladoux (R) were among those presented with a Diploma in Indigenous Anglican Theology; they pose with their bishop, The Right Reverend Jim Njegovan, Bishop of Brandon
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Group picture of some of those given awards at the ninth joint convocation of the Saskatoon Theological Union: Back Row (L to R): The Reverend Lydia Constant; The Right Reverend Jim Njegovan, Bishop of Brandon; Ria Neish; Stella Ledoux; and Clara Lambert. Front Row (L to R): The Reverend Paul Sodtke; Marion Jenkins; The Reverend Dr.Walter Hannam; The Reverend Dr. Bill Richards; Dr. Lawrence Joseph, and The Right Reverend Derek Hoskin, Bishop of Calgary.