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New chancellor, cathedral rector installed in P.A. By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT — The Rev. David Butorac was installed into the Bishop McLean Canonry and inducted as rector of the Cathedral Church of St. Alban the Martyr and Gordon M. Kirby was publicly appointed as chancellor of the Diocese of Saskatchewan during a service on April 18. There is no better time of the day than late morning to experience the beauty of the stained-glass windows above the altar in St. Alban’s. The glory of God is so obvious when you look up to the altar. In both ceremonies the recipients were given books. The chancellor was presented with a copy of the Constitution and Canons of the diocese and the new incumbent was given a Prayer Book and a Bible. In every induction service, hymn No. 466 is sung and, in each verse, the incumbent moves to different parts of the church such as the font, prayer desk, lectern, pulpit, and the Lord’s Table. He is then presented with a large set of brass keys, kept in the vault at the synod office, which

represent the master keys to all churches in the diocese. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. In his sermon during the service, Bishop Michael Hawkins was delighted to honour Gordon and David and the work they have done and will do as chancellor and rector and canon, respectively. Canon means, simply, rule and the diocesan chancellor is a lawyer who advises the bishop in legal matters. But laws and rules cannot save us. Law is not made for the righteous, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners. Bishop Hawkins went on to say that David is not the good shepherd and Gordon is not the good lawyer. There is one alone and His name is Jesus, the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. The advocate, the defence lawyer, before the judge who pleads his innocence for us, who goes to jail for us, who is arrested, condemned, who dies and goes to hell with us and for us, who suffered for us and He is our example, whom every pastor and advocate Continued on page 2

Changes at the top in Borden On a sunny Saturday in April there was plenty of excitement at St John’s Borden. Thunderstorm Roofing showed up with a Genie man- lift and replaced the shingles and made other repairs on the steeple and cross. Although St. John’s has not been open for in-person worship since last November, the community is still working to maintain the building. During the repairs, we also found the date when the steeple

was added to the church in the weld on the base of the cross. The inscription on the base of the cross contains the letters A. W. — for Archie Wainwright (pictured inset) who was our go-to guy at St. John’s, Borden for years, the man who built the cross — and June 8, 1973. We are all looking to the day when we are reunited for worship under our renewed steeple and cross. Photos by Rev. Sheldon Carr

Bishop Michael Hawkins hands over a Bible and Book of Common Prayer during the induction service. Photo by Mary Brown

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Camp Harding board has 'big, hairy audacious goal' to upgrade venue By Jason G. Antonio REGINA — Camp Harding in Cypress Hills Provincial Park is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and the camp’s board has big plans to renovate the venue and potentially become financially selfsustainable by 2024. The new board started more than a year ago and saw the opportunity to invest in renovating and re-equipping the camp for this generation, with the building project able to empower effective and sustainable ministry into the future, Archdeacon Chris Dowdeswell told diocesan council during its March meeting. While the pandemic put a pause on plans, there are still things happening at the camp, while the board is active online. This has included reaching out to past campers for their input, he continued. Board members hope that money from the recent sale of Camp Knowles could help revitalize the camp and allow it to hire a camp director for two years. The cost to renovate would be $306,120, while the cost of the director would be $50,000. Some of the proposed

upgrades include improving the grounds so large RV units can attend; building one extra cabin; insulating existing cabins; upgrading the main hall; and installing a bigger septic tank. “We think this would be a worthwhile investment,” said Dowdeswell. “It would draw new attention to the property, while it provides a re-incentive of people to come. After 15 years of declining use, we could renew the energy for Camp Harding across the diocese.” Board members believe five factors call for a major development project right now, he explained. The first is that the camp’s physical plant lacks in some distinct ways for programming during July and August, while there is a great need to address maintenance. Second, it could be possible to have adult ministry in May, June and September since the park supplies water from Victoria Day to Labour

Day. However, the camp’s physical plant is not adequate for this ministry during those months. Creating warm and comfortable adult accommodations would open the door to small group prayer retreats, Christian education, and leadership training. A third factor is that, since the pandemic prevents any large gatherings, summer 2021 could provide enough time for volunteers to take on this project. Since a major building project requires close supervision, a fourth factor could see Rev. Chris Dowdeswell and his wife Krista spend plenty of time at the camp overseeing the work. They would have the time since their children are studying online, while most church activities are online. Lastly, the recent sale of Camp Knowles — formerly the second children and youth camp in the diocese

— generated money that has to be used for similar ministry activity. Diocesan council response One diocesan council member said she enjoyed the camp during Cursillo and Qu’Appelle School for Mission and Ministry events, which have helped her experienced God there. Furthermore, she noted that this renovation would allow the diocese to expand the venue’s Christian ministry and formation. “It’s a BHAG: a big, hairy, audacious goal,” agreed Bishop Rob Hardwick. Other council members were not sure, raising concerns about revenues, how often the camp is used, and similar camps in the area. They also wanted to see a business plan with more concrete numbers before they agreed to commit anything. Council eventually decided that more research and investigation was needed before any money was committed to a business plan. The bishop and finance committee will now work with the Camp Harding board and seek advice from the diocese’s financial manager.

... New chancellor, cathedral rector installed in P.A.

The newly installed chancellor, Gordon M. Kirby (left) and newly installed rector of St. Alban's Cathedral, Rev. David Butorac (right) pose with Bishop Michael Hawkins during the service. Photo by Mary Brown

Continued from page 1 is called to follow. The image of shepherd fills the landscape of the Bible, the bishop said. When Jesus then claims to be the Good Shepherd, He is making a claim of both human and divine authority. He is the good shepherd, who reigns from the throne of King David and His is the good shepherd who reigns over the sun and moon and stars and the whole Earth with His father. We are like sheep since we all go astray. Every day we confess that we have erred and strayed from God’s ways like lost sheep. We also recall daily that we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of his hand. We belong to God.

Real shepherds live off their sheep, they eat lamb and wear wool. Sheep give their wool and their life for the Shepherd. But when Jesus says, I am the good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep, He shows us a different way of living, not one of taking but of giving, not one of being served but of serving, Hawkins said. He defines His role of Good Shepherd by giving His life. This is the sacrifice and example we are called to receive and follow. There is no greater love than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends, and here in Jesus death for us, we know the love of God, the greatest love, and the friendship of God in Jesus Christ our Saviour.

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The Bishop's Corner

We are called to be ambassadors for Christ By the Right Rev. Christopher Harper, Bishop of Saskatoon “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. “So, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (1 Corinthians 5:18-21). God’s Word should always be before us, so I start this message in the Word. I follow it with a reality check and message of hope. So please read on, even though it might read as a sermon. So, it is in God’s Word that we find our strength, guidance and peace. For we, in this day and age,

and as people of faith, have been tasked and challenged in the season of COVID; we are tired of being on guard, we struggle to heed and follow the experts’ guidance in COVID, and we struggle to see peace in our personal lives. We as Christian leaders have been tasked and challenged as much as anyone in this past year. I personally have heard the voices of God’s children who have spoken of the pain and struggle in missing their church and ministry. I have also heard the voices of the clergy of God’s ministry speak of their struggle in ‘COVID-tide,’ in the faithful following guidelines, and the burdening restrictions to do what they have been called to do and love in their called ministry. Through the struggles we know the voice of the Great Shepherd, and we seek to follow and to put God’s Word first in all things. That is why, when I personally am floundering and struggling, I turn to God and pray with the Scriptures. God always has a way to open my eyes to see the light when I thought all was dark before me; God has a way to lead me when

I’m lost and to pick me up when I’ve fallen; God always has a plan and a way! So, God has opened my eyes and heart to say that another month is before us in this beautiful month of June, where change, hope and promise are before us in all things of God’s way, word, and plan. With June we come into another set of summer months with hope and prayer that COVID will be lifted, and we might return to some sense of normality. Did I mention that prayer is our time to speak with God Almighty the Creator of all things bright and beautiful? June is an exciting month with glorious things to do, pray and reflect on, especially as Christians. We are surrounded by a great host of Saints and red number days of feasts to remember the sacrifices of faith of those who have gone before us, who accepted the mantle as “ambassadors” of faith. One needs at this point to remember what an “ambassador” is: “simply defined it is an official diplomatic representative or messenger sent on a temporary mission.” An ambassador, as far as I remember, is always to represent to the best of his or her ability and to be the best example of those who called and sent them.

So, this is what Christians and people of faith have been called to be and do: to be ambassadors of Christ our Lord, working to be and to open paths of “reconciliation.” June 21 is a day set aside to pray for reconciliation and to reflect on paths of reconciliation. It has come to be known as National Indigenous Day of Prayer. It is a day we, as people of faith, set our plans in place to open hearts and minds to paths of reconciliation and to also acknowledge, that we, as people of faith, have failed to do and be true ambassadors of reconciliation. Reconciliation is a life-long endeavour, not just a weekend project or one workshop. It is our “temporary mission” for as long as we are on this Earth. This is our Christian calling and ministry. Our ministry of reconciliation is God’s plan working through us in small and wondrous ways, and we serve together in this mission. A mission to be sought and celebrated in June, where change, hope and promise is revealed in God’s word and prayer. May God bless you with safety, courage and health in your ministry, as we together serve in faith as “Ambassadors of Christ” in the ministry of God Almighty.

Bishop Rob Hardwick to retire July 31 By Bishop Rob Hardwick

t has been quite the adventure with many, many blessings along the way. Sept. 18, 2001 Lorraine, our eldest son Robert and I arrived in Canada, one week after 9/11, to take on the incumbent’s position at St. Stephen’s, Swift Current. By faith the parish requested I be appointed, and by faith, sight unseen, we sold everything and made the move to a parish that had doubts whether it could afford a full-time priest; to a diocese that was close to bankruptcy; to a part of the world still reeling from the aftershocks of 9/11; and to an Anglican Church of Canada uncertain of its financial and relational future yet desiring to journey deeper into the apology made to First Nations, and journey towards healing and reconciliation. After eight wonderful years in Swift Current, we

moved to Regina and took on the role of executive archdeacon, at the same time needing a six-way heart bypass surgery. Three years later I was elected bishop and was then ordained March 2, 2013. Yes, it has been quite the adventure, with its share of trials and tribulations along the way, but as James says (James 1:2), we consider it has been a great privilege and an abiding joy. In many ways that same sense of adventure, joy, difficulty, sense of achievement and countless miracles of the past 20 years mirror the bike ride across Canada in 2018. It is hard to express in so few words the love we have for Canada and for the church family and friends we have been blessed to meet and serve in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle and across this great nation. Memories will be treasured of Living the Mission with you, and you will continue to be in our prayers. As preparations begin

Bishop Rob Hardwick will retire July 31. He is pictured here during his bike trips across Saskatchewan in 2018. Photo by Bishop Rob Hardwick for the coming transition to end my ministry in the diocese and, later in the fall or spring, to move back to the UK, one final task will be that of saying farewell. With this in mind I plan to cycle with others, in relay, to 50 churches in

the Diocese of Qu’Appelle and to Camp Harding. God-willing and pandemic restrictions allowing, I hope to meet many people along the way, to offer my thanks, prayers and blessing before going onward.

The ride will begin July 14 and end, 2,765 kilometres later, on my last day, Saturday, July 31. With the exception of that last day of riding in Regina, the average per day will be 200 to 230 kms. God bless you all.

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St. Paul's Cathedral features a welcoming columbarium By Susan Haacke R EGINA — The columbarium in St. Pau l’s Cathedral, Reg ina is a resting place for the remains of loved ones. It is valued for its sacred ambiance and the peace and com for t it provides to those who visit it. As at Dec. 31, 2 02 0, the ashes of 221 loved ones were entrusted to the care of the columbarium, which is cared for by a board of directors and volunteers who ser ve in a variety of capacities. Clerg y provide suppor t to the ministry of the columbarium. Ferl in McChesney of Speers F uneral and Cremation Ser vices

The columbarium at St. Paul's Cathedral is prepared for an inurnment service. At present, gatherings are limited to 11 people who must be physically distanced. Photos courtesy St. Paul's Cathedral answers phone cal ls, hand les the sales of niches and helps to faci l itate inur nments in the columbarium. The columbarium is funded through the

sales of niches and charitable donations. Donations can be directed through the cathedral, with cheques payable to the

columbarium St. Pau l’s Cathedral. Receipts are issued for donations of $15 or more, where the name and complete mai l ing address of the donor have been provided. Since Apri l 2 02 0, Requiem Eucharists held the f irst Saturday of each month have been suspended due to the COV I D -19 pandemic. The social time fol lowing the ser vices a f forded a chance to share sig ni f icant events of loved ones no longer here —bir thdays, anniversaries — to share stories, and just be where others l istened. Unti l such time that we can gather as

we once did, al l are encouraged to stay in touch and provide care and suppor t to others in need whi le staying sa fe during this pandemic. Visitations to the columbarium continue and can be arranged by contacting 3 0 6 - 519 70 4 2. Visitors must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth whi le in the cathedral and use hand sanitizer upon entry. The photos accompanying this ar ticle show the columbarium prepared for an inur nment ser vice. At present, gatherings are l imited to 11 people and visitors must be physical ly distanced.

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Announcements for June 2021 g With the severe drop in the number of Saskatchewan Anglican subscribers in the past year, all parishes in the diocese are asked to poll their membership and send a list of all those not currently receiving the paper and who wish to receive it to the Rev. Peter Coolen at ptrcoolen@sasktel. net. He will compile the addresses and submit them to the Anglican Journal subscription department. Please include congregation (if part of a multi-point parish), parish, community, salutation (Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.) as well as name of one individual per household, the postal address and, if possible, email addresses. g Saskatchewan Anglican online! Did you know that you can read current and past issues of the Saskatchewan Anglican online? It can be found at www. anglicandiocesesaskatoon. com/saskanglican or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ saskatchewananglican. g During the COVID19 interruption in daily and church life, recordings

and live-streaming of church services are available from links on the diocesan website and diocesan Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as on various individual parish websites, and locally (for Battle River Parish) on radio. g At the time of this writing, all in-person services and churches are indefinitely closed. When these are opened again check service times and any requirements for pre-registration that may exist. If attending services in person, please follow all the indicated seating, movement, distancing, masking and sanitization instructions in order to safeguard yourself and protect others. g School of Discipleship Ministry Preparation Program: The Diocese of Saskatoon’s School of Discipleship Ministry Preparation Program is a part-time three-year Licentiate. Courses for the 2021 seasons have now been announced (see the syllabus posted elsewhere in this issue). Students may take a course part-way through the three-year cycle unless pre-requisites for a

specific course are stated. The first full complement for the ESC Licentiate in Theology is planned to be completed by spring 2023. People wishing to take one or more of these courses should consult with the School of Discipleship co-ordinator. People who sense a call to diaconal or priestly ordination will go through the diocesan discernment process at some point before the midway point. If you have any questions about our Ministry Preparation Program, please contact the School of Discipleship co-ordinator, the Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy at tmccarthy@sasktel.net or 306-370-8378. g Ministry of Supervision: Presented by the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad and the diocese’s School of Discipleship; April 5 to 8 and May 16 to 19, 2022; 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; hybrid delivery model; led by the Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy. For further information please contact the Rev. McCarthy at 306-370-8378 or tmccarthy@sasktel.net, and see the notices posted elsewhere in this issue. g “Nuts and Bolts” Safe Church Workshops: The

initial “Nuts and Bolts” Safe Church workshops will take place twice more: Saturday, Sept. 18 (9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., with registration deadline Wednesday, Sept. 15, with hybrid delivery anticipated) and Saturday, Oct. 16 (9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. with registration deadline by Wednesday, Oct. 13, with hybrid delivery anticipated). To register, please contact our Safe Church co-ordinator canon pastor, Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy at tmccarthy@sasktel.net or 306-370-8378, and see the notices posted elsewhere in this issue. g Address Change: Please note that with the move of the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad to the St. Andrew’s College building, its new address is 1121 College Drive, Saskatoon, S7N 0W3, 306975-1550, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to noon g Courses at the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad: The College of Emmanuel & St Chad welcomes inquiries and applicants for its fall 2021 and spring 2022 courses. All teaching currently is planned to be offered only online. For information on

courses available through the Saskatoon Theological Union, please also contact their office at 306-975-1550 and see the course listing for the summer and fall of 2021 and for 2022 posted elsewhere in this issue. g Nutflakes Movie Library: Christ Church Anglican, Saskatoon is building a COVID-safe movie lending library: Nutflakes! The parish is now accepting donations of gently used videos and DVDs. To donate please call 306-242-0165. Once open, reservations for hour-long blocks, 24 hours apart, to browse and select videos may be made by calling 306-242-0165. g To be included in a timely manner, brief notices should be supplied to the associate editor by fax, email or “snail mail” by the end of the month, one month before the month in which the insertion is desired (i.e. December 2020 entries will be in February 2021 issue). Detailed and longer texts of upcoming events will not be included in this section, but should space allow, could be the subject of articles and notices elsewhere in the Saskatchewan Anglican.

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Nearly all parishes gave full Fair Share money in 2020 Jason G. Antonio REGINA — Last year was stressful for many churches as the pandemic affected in-person services, but by God’s grace, almost 100 per cent of parishes sent in their Fair Share contributions. The Diocese of Qu’Appelle’s synod office received 99.37 per cent of all requested Fair Share contributions in 2020, with two parishes sending nearly double what was asked. The diocese had budgeted $524,663 in requests, while it received $521,348.31, leaving a deficit of $3,314.69. “We had a fairly good response,” executive officer Shelley Baron told diocesan council during its March meeting. While a handful of parishes underpaid, most of the 36 parishes — composed of 56 churches — contributed the exact amount requested of them. Some had to use trust money, while others had to use funding from the federal government’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). “Despite the craziness of COVID-19, our bottom line is healthy. It’s amazing (and is) good news for our budget,” Baron added. When Bishop Rob Hardwick came to Canada in 2001, Fair Shares in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle were around 80 per cent, he recalled. To see a turnaround where almost 100

The Qu’Appelle House Board has approved contractor Roof Management Inspection Services (RMIS) to undertake engineering services for roughly $35,000, while contractor Rittenburg and Associates will receive about $20,000 to design the emergency generator system. The board received RMIS’s report on the roof assessment and discovered that the 14 care-home roofs need to be replaced at an estimated cost of $465,000. Since the estimate is larger than the SHA funds by $200,000, the board plans to approach the health authority to see whether it would increase the amount granted. The board would also use Qu’Appelle House’s financial reserve to make up the difference.

The front door of St. Cuthbert's House, which is the synod office for the Diocese of Qu'Appelle in Regina. Photo by Nigel Salway per cent of parishes are giving their Fair Share allotments is “remarkable.” “… I am also thankful for God’s generosity,” Hardwick said, adding he would send a letter to all parishes thanking them for their contributions. Federal subsidy The synod office received $55,000 in CEWS funding last year and distributed $48,020 to parishes. The remaining funding the diocese received went

to cover Fair Share costs. Meanwhile, the federal government provided $157,972 to parishes directly, which means CEWS covered $205,933 for clergy and office employees. “It has been well received. People like having a little bit of cash flow,” Baron said. “They weren’t expecting it.” Both Archdeacon Wilma Woods and Dean Mike Sinclair expressed their appreciation for the diocese providing some funding and the federal

government providing additional money to cover wages. Bishop’s report The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has awarded funding to Qu’Appelle House for a roof replacement and installation of an emergency generator, the bishop reported. The SHA has provided $300,000 for the roof replacement and $250,000 for the emergency generator. The diocese must spend the money by March 31, 2022.

Kakuma refugee camp Bishop Hardwick indicated that he had been having “exciting conversations” with Archdeacon Abraham in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp. The archdeacon wants to build a seminary in the camp on 58 hectares (144 acres) for $17,000. The goal would be to train — under Emmanuel and St. Chad’s guidance in Saskatoon — 205 people per year. “God willing, when the day comes for no need of a refugee camp, the seminary goes to Sudan,” Hardwick added. Kakuma refugee camp has 12 churches with 1,000 to 1,700 parishioners each.

Saskatchewan Anglican wins two awards during gala By Saskatchewan Anglican staf f R EGINA — The Saskatchewan Anglican won two awards during this year’s annual convention of the Canadian Christian Communications Association on April 7. The newspaper received a f irstplace award for the picture, “W hich way to the K ing of K ings?”

featured in the June 2 02 0 issue and taken by Rev. Amy Bunce and Julie Abell-Smith from the Diocese of Saskatoon. A judge commented, “Your opening photog raph certainly commands attention. I had to see what was next. It was well composed along with the others. They f lowed nicely telling a story, I felt the need to read the article.

Beauti ful colours. … “It can be di f f icult choosing what and how many photog raphs you need to tell a story; you made a wise choice. I really liked the opening photog raph… . Cong ratulations on an excellent entry.” The newspaper received a second f irst-place award for the photo essay “Caring neighbors help clean up after

plow wind hits,” featured in the November 2 02 0 issue and desig ned by Jason Antonio. A judge commented, “The main goal of any photog raph is to command the attention of the viewer, whenever you have a series of photog raphs you need to put them in order to tell a story, you accomplished this very well. There was a story and you got my

attention … . “I have had the good fortune to be involved with this completion for a few years, and what I look forward to the most is learning something new. I must confess I did not know what a plough wind was so thanks. “This is a very nice entry and it tells the story that you wanted to tell. For the most part the photog raphs are composed nicely.”

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Saskatoon offers ministry of supervision class for clergy The Ministry of Supervision Course by The Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy from April 5 to 8 and May 16 to 19, 2022 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Hybrid learning model This course is designed for those who have been in the ordained ministry for five years or more with interest in passing on their wisdom and insights to parish interns. Course Delivery: Two four-day modules, four weeks apart with reading and assignments in between. A memorial card for Betsy Bruner. Photo by Mary Brown

Betsy Bruner could be counted on to help others By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT — In 2009 Betsy Bruner received the Order of Saskatchewan. In its tribute to her, the Parish of Leask told of her service on the All Saints vestry for 28 years, as people’s warden for at least nine years, minister’s warden for at least four years, and ACW President. She had also been their lay reader since 1992. Betsy moved to Shellbrook a few years later and joined St. Andrew’s Church, where she became a member of their vestry and also one of their lay readers. Betsy fit in with the

members of St. Andrew’s and could be counted on to help with any activities planned. She was a humble cheerful person who always had a smile and positive outlook to any situation. Sadly, Betsy died of cancer on April 20 at the age of 92 years. Her husband and infant son pre-deceased her. She is survived by her son Lloyd and daughter-inlaw Donna, who had four children, who in turn gave Betsy 10 greatgrandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and everyone loved her and will miss her.

Pre-requisite: Five years of half to full-time ordained ministry or the comparable based on consultation with instructor. This type of course could interest experienced clergy in advanced studies. For more information call 306-370 8378 or tmccarthy@sasktel.net.

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Faith in the resurrection at the core of ministry By the Rev. Dr. Iain Luke Principle, College of Emmanuel & St. Chad

was recently reminded of the sermon preached at the Leavers’ Service, when I graduated from theological college in England. The preacher reviewed the achievements of the class and all the subjects we’d learned about. However, he said, our usefulness in ministry came down to one question. Did we believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, deeply enough to have something meaningful to say to a person grieving the loss of a loved one? His question did not diminish all the information and experience we acquired during our studies.

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Lay reader elected chief of First Nation g Congrats to Ava Bear, lay reader and member of the Indigenous Council, who won her bid as first female chief of Muskoday First Nation. Ava is well qualified with 10 years on band council and two years as vice-chief of the Saskatoon Tribal Council. She will soon retire as the band’s health director after 14 years. g The Indigenous Council passed a motion to provide funding for a radio station in Shoal Lake called CJNE FM. The Rev. Beryl Whitecap — also a vice-chief — will preach and play Christian music connecting the community of Shoal Lake. Beryl is the priest of St. Thomas Church in Shoal Lake. g Congratulations to David and Emily Butorac, who are expecting their first child in October. g Rev. Jeremy Boehr has been appointed incumbent half-time in the Parish of Millidgeville, in the Diocese of New Brunswick, effective March 14.

Rather, it put everything into context. The core of Christian faith is the risen Lord. Everything else we do and say points towards that core, or comes out of it. That focus was in view all through the Easter season just past, and we continue to celebrate it every Sunday. At any time of year, though, we can encounter a pastoral challenge that puts this faith to the test. Death and bereavement compel us to ask what our resurrection gospel says,

to those who come face to face with what looks like a different reality: the reality that life ends. Having faced that in my own family this spring, I want to offer some reflections about what ministry training can and can’t do in equipping clergy and communities to support the bereaved. First, before we say anything to the grieving, before they can hear one word about resurrection, comes the importance of listening. People need to share their grief and their

memories, in words or silently. It is a great gift to listen, and to be heard. That sharing doesn’t often come dressed in conventional Christian language; at least, not any more. So, the listener has to be prepared to put aside any expectation of what should be said in such a moment, and to recognize the common, heartfelt, human experience that can be expressed in so many different ways. In the world of ministry training, we acknowledge this by giving students

supervised opportunities to listen, to encounter some of the many ways people express their deepest values, and to integrate those encounters into pastoral practice. While listening skills and pastoral theology matter, though, they cannot replace genuine care for the person in front of you. As I see it, giving and receiving that kind of care is a sign of the presence of the living Lord, who calls us out of ourselves to be present for one another. There is, of course, a specific dimension of grief that leads us to seek spiritual counsel. Friends and community offer emotional and practical support, but an encounter with death raises questions outside our everyday experience. Continued on page 8

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Feeling the Holy Spirit

By our fruits we will be known as Christians By Rev. Gene Packwood

esus said what proves that we are His disciples and glorifies the Father is that we bear much fruit (John 15:8). Summer is the season for growing fruit. So, these next few months would be a good time to think about what kind of fruit we are bearing in our lives as, Lord willing, we leave our COVID-19 complications behind. The best kind, of course, is what St. Paul calls “the fruit of the Spirit”— love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal. 5:2223). Nine varieties of fruit which glorify the Father and prove whose disciples we are. Let’s take a moment to think about fruit in nature and what it’s for. Fruit is for reproduction. It bears the seeds and is the medium by which those seeds are distributed and sown. To that end, fruit is designed to be sweet and juicy, attractive and tasty — to be eaten. Being tasty and enhancing life’s flavours seems to be a part of The

LORD’s recipe for fruitful Jesus following. Saltiness is another powerful biblical image (Matt. 5:13) for how we Christians are called to attract and add zest to the lives of those around us. The Holy Spirit working through you and me makes our lives flavourful and tasty with a divinely inspired balance of sweetness and saltiness. But lest we overspiritualize The fruits of the spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, the idea of gentleness and self-control. Photo courtesy Rev. Gene Packwood being the people who getting down alongside people, relationships and Love is always the yield the fruit that attracts people where they live, churches. greatest and more people to Jesus, remember especially with those Moreover, it is by excellent way (1 Cor. 13:13; fruit’s reproductive whose lives have gone our fruits we will be 12:31). purpose and process sour and who are mired recognized as Christians Without it, Fruit of the requires eating, digestion, in life’s pain and injustice. (Matt. 7:20), or not, so let’s Spirit trees won’t grow and defecation, rotting and This is the earthiness that take a closer look at the the rest of the Fruit cannot fermentation — earthy produces the fruit that fruit that really counts. ripen. stuff — having to do with leads to resurrection and It is no accident love is Love is number one, the real life and death that new life. the first fruit on the list. the other eight fruits are has to come before there The more open and Just as love is the centre delightful and particular can be resurrection (cf. 1 available I am to the and foundation of Paul’s expressions of it. Cor. 15:35-49). Holy Spirit’s filling and description of the Gifts of If Spirit-filled Jesus This means the Fruit of empowering, the sweeter the Spirit, how they work followers bear such Fruit the Spirit in our lives must and tastier will my fruit and how they are to be this summer, not only will be more than just sweetly be. So will yours. used in 1 Corinthians 12 we prove to be disciples sentimental well-wishing. Healthy trees, says through 14, love is also who glorify God, but the The sweetest, most Jesus in the Sermon on the first on his companion people around us will also fruitful fruit comes from the Mount, bear good fruit list of the Spirit’s Fruit in get to taste and see how the rich soil of you and me (Matt. 7:17). So do healthy Galatians 5. good The Lord is (Ps. 34:8).

... Faith in the resurrection at the core of ministry Continued from page 7 Those questions can cause a profound realignment of our sense of meaning, but they can equally leave us burdened with paradoxes. How can a life so full of meaning be so transient? How can we reconcile the experience of life ending, with the intuition that our identity and existence is permanent, or even eternal? In my own experience, theological study opens a

door to a bigger picture of the world and our place in it, making it easier to hold on to those paradoxes, without trying to solve them too soon. It also gives you a vocabulary, of words, images, and metaphors, to help others trying to express their grief and are looking for a big enough box in which to fit it. One tool theologian bring to this task is our self-awareness, within

the space of trying to talk about God. While we don’t always succeed, we at least aim to notice how much we confine God to the limits of our own imaginations. One example that features prominently in thinking about death is how we try to fit God into our sense of time. Yet surely God does not experience the world through the lens of before, during, and after, like we do! If instead we fit our

experience of time into what we know about God, we can be comforted by the idea that even when life ends, we remain everpresent to God. This bigger picture can help in moments of grief, where other worldviews end up reducing a person’s life to a single dimension. A person’s worth is not only what they earned, or how well-behaved they were, or what they did for those around them.

Rather, each person has a unique worth that comes from being who they are, held in the heart of God. The resurrection of Jesus affirms the promise, not just to Jesus, but to all of us, that our relationship to God can never “pass away.” We can teach about that promise, and learn about it, but the ultimate question to each of us is whether we are willing to live and die by it.

June 2021

The Saskatchewan Anglican

Remembering Prince Philip's tours of Saskatchewan By Jason G. Antonio

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (left), joined Queen Elizabeth II during a royal tour of Saskatchewan in 1978. Pictured is Rev. John Matheson at St. John's Anglican Church in Moose Jaw — now renamed St. Aidan. Photo courtesy Moose Jaw Public Library

REGINA — Deacon Michael Jackson of St. Paul’s Cathedral used to be the province’s chief protocol officer and helped organize several royal tours when Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, visited Saskatchewan. Prince Philip, who died at age 99 on April 9, was married to the Queen for 73 years and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history. The Duke of Edinburgh visited the province eight times between 1951 and 2005, from accompanying the Queen for the RCMP centennial and Saskatchewan’s centennial or visiting by himself. “He always tried to address the light side, and go out into the crowds and joke with people,” Jackson told the Leader-Post. In fact, he recalls that the Queen’s private secretary tasked him with minding the duke when he wandered off to spend more time with

Michael Jackson, Saskatchewan's former chief protocol officer, holds a pen case that Prince Philip gave him. Photo submitted the public during the couple’s 2005 visit. Upon their departure, Jackson received a gift from the prince, a pen set in a wooden box. “He could lighten the atmosphere,” said Jackson. “He was a very good complement to the Queen. They were just a marvellous couple.” Like many, Jackson was hoping to see Philip turn 100 on June 10, a birthday they both share.

He called his death a tremendous loss for the monarchy. “He was such a stalwart support to the Queen and to the institution of monarchy,” Jackson said. “By helping her, he helped the institution. He always tried to address the light side, and go out into the crowds and joke ... . He was a very good complement to the Queen.”

Anglican Foundation gets boost for 'Say Yes! to Kids' Campaign

he Anglican Foundation did not know what to expect when it launched its Say Yes! to Kids Campaign, but the response it has received so far bodes well for the project. “This is AFC’s first-ever peer-to-peer fundraising effort—a new idea for an

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established charity—and we have been surprised and impressed by the spirit of creativity and generosity with which it has been embraced across the country,” said the Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Rois, executive director, Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC). Say Yes! to Kids is AFC’s response to concerns about COVID-19’s effect on young people. This national campaign is meant to have local effect by supporting champions for children, youths, and family ministry across the country as we face a post-

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pandemic world. Children have had to endure so much as a result of the pandemic,” says Canon Rois, “social isolation, limited recreation, exposure to disharmony at home, depression, sleep difficulties, and emotional struggles. Say Yes! to Kids will ensure there is money available for homework clubs, nutrition and food security, private and group tutoring, safe outdoor recreation, mental health supports, and the many other courageous and creative ministries our

church has the capacity to offer.” Between online and offline donations, the campaign is nearing the $20,000 mark of its $100,000 goal. “It is an ambitious target,” says the Very Rev. Peter Wall, gift consultant for AFC. “But, (it is) an achievable one. It is all that more achievable thanks to an extraordinary matching gift of $25,000.” Wall explains the matching donation will be applied to the Say Yes! to Kids’ peer-to-peer portal and double the efforts of online fundraisers. To date there are close to 10 Say Yes! to Kids fundraising teams registered, championed by bishops, Featuring ideas on the topic of diocesan staff, generosity from young children AFC’s diocesan all across Canada representatives, anglicanfoundation.org and individuals Click Multimedia who are passionate about

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ministry and outreach to young people. “These teams are putting the fun in fundraising,” says Canon Rois. “From community cleanup initiatives to Epic Online Game Nights, Canadian Anglicans are Saying Yes! to Kids in so many creative and wonderful ways.” In some dioceses, teams are rallying around specific ministries they hope will benefit from the campaign. “In our meetings across the country, we are seeing the emergence of a national story about outreach to children and youth,” says Wall. “It’s a story about compassion in the face of crisis. There are tireless champions for young people across the Canadian church who have been undeterred by the pandemic. They know exactly where and how new investments can be used to make an impact.” Helping to strengthen Continued on page 12

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June 2021

Historic Anglican church in Grenfell closes its doors By Alan Hustak/ Grasslands News GRENFELL (Qu’A) — The final service in Grenfell’s historic St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church before it closed for good was May 11. The building had been a centre of worship in the area for 135 years but its congregation, which once numbered more than 100 families, has dwindled down to four. The last funeral was held in 2017 and because of the pandemic there haven’t been any since. No one can remember when the last wedding was held there, while there hasn’t been a baptism since 2018. There haven’t been any regular Sunday services since the last Mass was celebrated more than two years ago. “So many have passed away or moved away,” said Marguerite Ward, who has been a member of the parish for 70 years. “I’d like to see it stay open, but we don’t have enough people to keep it up.” The parish has sold the rectory and church hall and what money is needed to maintain the building is held in trust by the diocese. “The bishop (came on April 25) and after the service there will be a meeting to decide what to do,” said one of the last church wardens, Wiliam McKee. There have been suggestions that it could be converted into a community centre or made into a museum, but in all probability, it will be put

The interior of St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Grenfell.

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A picture of how the town looked in the late 1800s or early 1900s. up for sale. The first pioneers from England worshipped in the railway station until Saint Michael and All Angels was consecrated on Oct, 25, 1885 by Bishop John Robert Anson. The tower was added in 1891, the chancel added in 1898. The exquisite memorial windows on either side

of the altar were donated by Richard Stuart Lake, who was a member of the North-West Territories Assembly and who later would go on to become Saskatchewan’s lieutenant governor. The Lake family also donated the oak altar and the altar screen. All the other windows are memorials to pioneer

families. The choir stalls honour Rev. John Leach Porter, the rector who died after ministering to victims of the Spanish Flu epidemic. The gold processional cross was donated as a memorial to Arthur Prentice, a soldier who was killed in action during the Second World War. Chimes were installed in the bell

tower in 1951. In 1967 it became the mother church to nine parishes, including Broadview, Wolseley and Sintaluta, which amalgamated to form the Pipestone Parish. Only St. John’s in Fort Qu’Appelle, which is also facing an uncertain future, is as old an Anglican church in southern Saskatchewan as the one in Grenfell. Marguerite Ward is resigned to the fact that St. Michael’s will have little choice but to close. “We’ve got lots of churches around here — Lutheran, United, Apostolic, Presbyterian — so many we don’t know what to do with them all,” she added. “Its sad, but it is only the older people who go to church anymore.”

College of Emmanuel & St. Chad has many summer and fall courses Take a course, learn more and explore! People interested in taking an Emmanuel and St. Chad course should call the college or email registrar Lisa McInnis at esc.registrar@usask.ca or 306-975 1500. A faculty member will follow up with you to make a personal connection and to answer any questions. Summer term 2021: DLA: Distance Learning Asynchronous (course is done online, does not have a set time) BE 105 Introductory

Greek I (A. Wright) `BE 106 Introductory Greek II (A. Wright) Fall term 2021: Blended: students may be in the classroom or joining through internet platform (i.e. Zoom) PE133 Intro to Pastoral Theology and Care in the Congregational Context (T. McCarthy) Thursday 6:30 to 9 p.m. Hybrid learning PE136 Intro to Theology, Theory and Practice of Christian Spiritual Direction (T. McCarthy) Tuesday

6:30 to 9 p.m. Hybrid PE211 Homiletics Theory and Practice (I. Luke) TBA DLA Courses: (Distance Learning Asynchronous) BE105/BE106 Introductory Greek I/II (A. Wright) BE161 Introduction to New Testament (A. Wright) J-Term 2022 Onsite, possibly blended, Jan. 10 to 14 BE378 Gospel of Luke (A. Wright) Winter term 2022:

Onsite, possibly blended BE265 Minor Epistles (A. Wright) T/Th 1:30 to 3 p.m. SE381 Work and Money (I. Luke) TBA PE346 Advanced Pastoral Care for Individuals and Congregations and Theological Reflection in Context (T. McCarthy) Thursdays 6:30 to 9 p.m. DLA Courses: (Distance Learning Asynchronous) BE105/BE106 Introductory Greek I/II (A. Wright) BE161 Introduction to New Testament (A. Wright)

Spring 2022 The Ministry of Supervision (T. McCarthy) April 5 to 8 and May 16 and 19 Hybrid learning 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Delivered in two fourday modules, four weeks apart with reading and assignments. Pre-requisite: five years of half to fulltime parish ministry or in consultation with instructor. This type of course could interest those with experience in ministry in some advanced studies.

June 2021

The Saskatchewan Anglican

Honouring Immanuel Anglican Church's Easter worship team Immanuel Anglican Parish in Regina celebrated the resurrection of our Lord with a live-streamed service. The ministry team was, from left, Deacon Alex Campbell, Deacon Susan Page, Rev. Michael Bruce,

Blair Mills (vocalist), Carol Mills (keyboards), Rev. Nancy Yee, Rev. Winna Martin, and Jennifer Klippenstein (organist). Photo by Nigel Salway

Celebrating the resurrection outside On Holy Saturday, Immanuel Parish livestreamed the Great Vigil of Easter. The Rev. Winna Martin (centre) lights the Paschal Candle held by Deacon Susan Page, while the Rev. Nancy Yee (left) assisted Martin. Photo courtesy YouTube capture

Saskatoon offers ministry prep and licentiate program Submitted SASKATOON — The Diocese of Saskatoon’s School of Discipleship Ministry Preparation Program is a part-time three-year licentiate. Students may take a course part-way through the three-year cycle unless pre-requisites are stated. We will finish the first full complement for the ESC Licentiate in Theology in spring 2023. People wishing to take one or more courses should consult with the School of Discipleship co-ordinator. People who sense a call to diaconal or priestly ordination can enter the diocesan discernment process before the midway point.

To register for the following courses, please sign up through the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon website or send your registration information to school’s coordinator including: full name, mailing address, email address, phone number(s), parish name and courses for which you are registering. If you have any questions about our Ministry Preparation Program, please don’t hesitate to contact the School of Discipleship coordinator, Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy, at tmccarthy@ sasktel.net, or 306-3708378, or snail mail in care of School of Discipleship at 1403 – 9th Avenue North, Saskatoon, Sask., S7K 2Z6.

Fall 2021

Administration II Ven. Dr. Alex Parsons Saturday, Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon ZOOM Platform

Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care (Licentiate Level)

*Pending: one evening a week 6:30 – 9 p.m. Sept. 12 to Dec. 2 Rev. Dr Trish McCarthy Anticipating: ZOOM and in-person

Anglican Studies II Rev. Dr Iain Luke Friday, Sept. 17 7 – 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ZOOM and in-person

Introduction to Theory, Theology and Practice of Christian Spiritual Direction

The Rev. Dr. T. McCarthy and various presenters Tuesdays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 13 (except Reading Week) ZOOM and in-person

Liturgy and Preaching I

Rev. Dr Iain Luke and Rev. Dr Trish McCarthy Friday, Nov. 5 7 – 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ZOOM and in-person Winter, Spring 2022

Liturgy and Preaching II

Rev. Dr Iain Luke and Rev. Dr Trish McCarthy Friday, Jan. 14 7 – 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ZOOM and in-person

Advanced Pastoral Theology & Pastoral Care Rev. Dr. T. McCarthy Pending Dates above

Ethics I and II

Instructor Pending ZOOM and in-person Friday, March 4, 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 13, 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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June 2021

Saskatoon Theological Union celebrates 20th annual joint convocation By Lisa McInnis SASKATOON — The University of Emmanuel College-College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, The Lutheran Theological Seminary and St. Andrew’s College of the United Church celebrated the 20th joint ecumenical convocation of the Saskatoon Theological Union on May 7. This was the first virtual event ever held. The event was pre-recorded and professionally edited, then released on YouTube. The 2020 convocation was cancelled, so this celebrated the graduates of 2020 and 2021. A graduation eucharist at St. John’s Cathedral was held on May 6, presided by Bishop Chris Harper, college chancellor. Rev. Dr. Iain Luke, principal, gave the sermon. During the eucharist, prizes were awarded to the students. This was held following all COVID-19 protocols with only the graduates, their family, friends, faculty, and current students. At the evening convocation, bachelor of theology degrees were awarded to John Chuol and Tracey Taylor. A doctor of divinity (honoris causa) was given to Deacon Canon D. Michael Jackson. These were awarded for 2020. The 2021 grad was Tigist Ketsela, earning a licentiate in theology degree.

Gathering after the joint convocation are, in back from left, Lisa McInnis, registrar; Rev. Dr. Iain Luke, principal; Bishop Chris Harper, chancellor; Dr. Adam Wright; and Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy. In front from left are Tigist Ketsela, LTh; Rev. John Chuol, BTh; and Rev. Tracey Taylor, BTh. Photo by Alexa Wallace

Safe Church workshops offered in Saskatoon SASKATOON — We continue to introduce and equip our parish clergy, wardens, vestries, parish councils and people engaged in youth and children’s ministry to the work of making our communities and buildings safe. The initial “Nuts

2022 calendars ready to be ordered

t. Augustine Anglican Church, Saltcoats, will handle the ordering of 2022 Church Calendars. The cost of the calendars is unknown, but if you want to place an order please contact Edith Maddaford at 306744-2216 or esmadd@ sasktel.net or Sharon Gibler at 306-744-2901 or s.s.gibler@sasktel.net. Please place orders before Aug. 15, 2021.

and Bolts” workshop will take place twice more: Saturday, Sept. 18 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Registration deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 15. Hybrid delivery anticipated Saturday, Oct. 16 9:30 a.m. to noon

and 1 to 3 p.m. Registration deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 13. Hybrid delivery anticipated To register, please contact our Safe Church coordinator and canon pastor, Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy, tmccarthy@sasktel. net or 306-370-8378.

... Anglican Foundation campaign gets boost Continued from page 9 existing ministries is only one goal of the campaign. “We are working through our network of volunteers at the diocesan level to get people thinking about pilot projects,” says Wall, “and what they might do if they had some extra funding.

“In this way Say Yes! to Kids has the potential to both seed and sustain ministry.” Since 2011, and the launch of the Kids Helping Kids Fund, AFC has invested over $1 million in ministries that benefit children, youths, and young adults in Canada.

Canon Rois says AFC will rely on the strength of its granting program to quickly turnaround Say Yes! to Kids campaign proceeds by funding a request for proposals (RFP) for youth-focused initiatives in fall 2021. Say Yes! to Kids launched on April 6 and

will run until June 30. For more information email foundation@ anglicanfoundation.org. To join a Say Yes! to Kids fundraising team, or to make an individual donation to the campaign, visit www. anglicanfoundation.org/ kids.