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Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Saskatchewan Submitted
The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
TORONTO — In response to an invitation from Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate, and National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Mark MacDonald, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, will visit Canada April 29 and May 3. He will meet with Anglican indigenous people and indigenous leaders in Prince Albert; Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ont.; and finally Toronto, See page six for further
information. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior Archbishop of the Church of England and of the Anglican Communion worldwide. A particular focus of his is reconciliation wherever needed. Anglican history in Canada is entwined with the Church of England, explorers, colonists and Crown reps. Their presence in treaty talks and subsequent partnership with the government are part of the legacy that contributed to residential
schools. A significant purpose behind Archbishop Justin’s visit is to recognize and repent of where those relationships have done damage rather than good, particularly with Indigenous peoples. During his visit the Archbishop will meet and listen to residential school survivors; visit Indigenous reserves; and share in the work of reconciliation to which the Anglican Church of Canada is committed. Nicholls said the invitation emerged from
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talks between herself and MacDonald about the role of Anglican missionaries and clergy in forging relationships with indigenous people before the setting up of government in Canada. MacDonald said that many indigenous people look to the Crown, the Church of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury “as a guarantee of the treaties and of their ongoing rights in the Canadian project.” Photo courtesy WikiCommons
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Published by the Dioceses of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle. Published monthly except for July and August. Whole No. 292, Vol. 50, No. 8 A Section of the Anglican Journal SUBSCRIPTIONS For change of address, undeliverable copies and subscription list updates, contact: • Your parish • e-mail: circulation @national.anglican.ca • Or send to Saskatchewan Anglican, c/o Anglican Journal, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ont. M4Y 3G2 RATES $10 in Canada $17 outside Canada Youths enjoy games and activities at Camp Okema.
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Camp Okema a busy place in 2022 By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT — Everyone is invited to come to Okema this summer for fellowship, faith and fun. The following events are open to all who would like to attend. You can register online
at campokema.com or send any correspondence to Box 21090, Saskatoon, Sask., S7H 5N9, or email registrar@campokema. com or office@ campokema.com. Events May 20-23 — Work Weekend
June 10-12 — Men’s Retreat July 4-7 — Cabin Leader Training July 10-14 — Junior 1 Camp July 17-22 — Junior Teen Camp July 17-22 — Canoe Camp July 24-28 — Small Fry
Camp July 31 to Aug. 5 — Family Camping Aug 7–11 — Junior Camp Aug 14-20 — Senior Teen Sept. 9 –11 — Young Adults Retreat Sept. 23-25 — Men’s Retreat
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St. Luke's building sold to Filipino church g Rev. Paula Foster, interim priest at St. Mary, Regina Rev. Paula Foster has been serving as interim priest of St. Mary, Regina, during Canon Claude Schroeder’s sabbatical (November 2021 through April 2022). Foster studied at the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad and was ordained deacon in 1996, and priest in 1997. She then served as associate priest at the Cathedral of St. John in Saskatoon; as youth and family minister at Zion Lutheran Church, Saskatoon; and associate priest at Christ Church, Edmonton.
In 2005 Foster returned to Saskatoon and served several Lutheran and Anglican communities in the diocese. She reports “I retired (sort of) in 2008 and have served several Interim ministries.” She and her husband moved to Regina to be closer to family in 2020.
ceremony on February 4. After handing over the keys, they attended the lively church service with other lay leaders and the new owners. The sale included both the church building and hall. Prairie Sky School will continue using the hall with their new landlord.
g St. Luke’s venue sold The former St. Luke’s Regina has been sold to Jesus is Lord Church. Three members of the Immanuel parish clergy team, who had served St. Luke’s congregation before it joined with four others to form Immanuel, attended the transfer
g Rev. Zsofi Schmiedge moves to Winnipeg Pastor Zsofi Schmiedge, part of the clergy team at Immanuel, Regina, will be leaving the parish April 17, and moving to Winnipeg to become pastor at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Schmiedge had been
Interim Priest of All Saints, Regina, since 2019. In 2021, All Saints joined with four other Regina parishes to form Immanuel. Schmiedge announced her upcoming move at the end of the service on February 13. Rev. Michael Bruce, another member of the clergy team, said, “We at Immanuel will be poorer for having you go. Thank you for your many gifts.” g Check out Camp Harding this summer Feel God this summer by visiting Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Visit quappelle.anglican. ca/camp-harding.
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Fresh approaches to theological education By The Rev. Dr. Iain Luke Principle, College of Emmanuel and St. Chad
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hat is a theological college for, anyway? That feels like a question to which I, and others who work and teach in the Saskatoon Theological Union, should already have an answer. Yet it is also the question driving some of the most creative work at our College, in concert with our Lutheran and United Church partners. The question of purpose is the starting point for an initiative to redesign the degree programs at Emmanuel & St Chad, St Andrew’s, and Lutheran Theological Seminary. Our goal is to create a single shared curriculum, that includes space for distinct denominational requirements, but will mainly see our students and faculty working together in one learning community. As far as I can tell, the last time we undertook such a large-scale overhaul was in the 1970s. That period can be thought of as the “pastoral revolution” in ministry training. There was a shift of emphasis towards developing the skills
pastors need as professional caregivers, in crisis care, counselling, grief support, and so on. At that time, we would have said that a theological college was for the clergy. It was a way of shaping a distinct identity for clergy, preparing them for a specific role in the church and in wider society. Fifty years later, the role of clergy has changed a lot, and continues to change. Even more important, the institution of the church is dramatically different, and the church’s position in Canadian and global society is very different too. I hope we are no longer training clergy for the role they had a halfcentury ago, but I also know we need to ask some insightful questions about what our purpose is now. In particular, my conviction is that theological colleges in the 21st century exist to serve the church as a whole.
This is because we are in the midst of a new “missional revolution”, a massive shift in the way the church understands who we are, and how we relate to the world around us. The features of the missional revolution are the qualities we want, as the basis for our new STU curriculum. One of those features is that we work ecumenically. This has always been a strength of the STU, but it will be ever more necessary, as we move into a world that is not concerned about historic denominational traditions. We need to serve God’s mission as one church, and we do that best by bringing our distinctive gifts together, and learning from each other. Another feature is a focus on equipping missional leaders, and that is not restricted to clergy. We need Christians in all walks of life to reflect on what God is
up to, in the fields they know about, from scientific discoveries to community development projects. A third feature is the need to approach our study of the world, and of our faith, with an awareness of historical wrongs, and the way those wrongs shape our identity and relationships today. In Canada, this is especially visible in the painful story the church has had with Indigenous people. In the global context, there are other, related, questions the church needs to ask about the meaning of power and privilege. A fourth feature of the missional revolution is the recognition of the secular and pluralist society we now live in. The church’s social power has been eroded, but new opportunities arise to live the Good News, to work with people of other faiths, and to connect with those who have left religion behind. As we embrace these principles for renewing our curriculum, our colleges are also recognizing a call to work in new ways. Some of these were identified in the Saskatoon Theological Union Covenant which we
affirmed in January of this year, but others are emerging as we discern together where God is calling us. One of those fresh approaches is to emphasize the diversity of the learning community. This includes diversity of cultures and denominations, but it also means looking for ways that clergy and lay leaders can learn from each other, welcoming other faith perspectives, and drawing on a variety of strengths in study, observation, analysis, practice, advocacy, and other elements of learning. Another fresh approach comes when we affirm that the front line of theological education and ministry training is the parish, not the college. Increasingly, in our traditional degree programs as well as in new models of preparation, students are active in mission and ministry in their home settings, while they are also learning together in the college community. These are just some of the ways our college, and our partners, are embracing a new vision of what it means to be a “College for the church,” in a church that wants to be part of what God is doing in the world.
Stewards of God's abundance
Dispelling myths about charitable giving By Kurtis Krug
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n this article, I am continuing to provide information to help you financially support your parish or diocese the best and easiest ways possible — providing “win/win” situations for you (the Donor) and your favourite charity. First, let’s take a look at a newer and popular option for Canadians to donate to charities – by using a Donor Advised Fund. Using a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a way for you to enjoy the experience and legacy of a charitable foundation without the cost and complexity that sometimes comes with it.
A DAF can be set up very quickly and easily and you can begin making donations immediately or over a long period of time, whatever you wish to do. Setting up a DAF is easy. To establish your program, you provide it with an initial donation of cash and/or publicly traded securities (mutual funds, stocks, etc.). You will immediately receive a charitable tax receipt equal to the value of your donation. For example, if you decide to donate a qualified mutual fund or stock, you will receive a tax receipt for the full market (current) value of that investment, and you will not have to pay tax
on any of the capital gains that have accrued on it over time – double bonus savings for you! Next step, you can name your DAF account – for instance, the “Jane and John Doe Family Fund”. Each year, you can advise your program administrator of the charity(s) and amount(s) your DAF will donate to. You may wish to use up your funds quickly or over a long period of time – it’s up to you. Meanwhile the money inside your DAF continues to be invested for growth while waiting to be donated. You can add more money to your DAF at any time (and receive a
charitable tax receipt for that additional donation). Since you may choose your DAF to be a long-term program, you can name successors (for example, your children), who would make decisions after you die or if you become incapacitated. There are many options for companies that can establish a DAF for you. These options are not all the same. You should enlist the help of a financial advisor to help you select the company that is best for you to set up a DAF, in terms of minimum investment amounts, administration fees, etc. If you do a bit of research, you can find
companies with minimal administration fees. If you don’t know where to start, please contact me - I would be happy to discuss that with you. So, now you know why using a DAF is becoming a very popular way for Canadians to give to their favourite charity(s)! Now, let’s dispel some commonly held myths about charitable giving: Myth #1: I can’t support both loved ones and my favourite charities in my will: Yes, you can! Even leaving a small percentage of your estate to a charity gives them a meaningful legacy while the bulk of Continued on page 5
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Winter wedding held at St. Thomas, Vernon By Alan Hustak
Tessa and Trystan Lindemann were the first couple to be married in February in historic St. Thomas, Vernon in more than 100 years. Photo courtesy Abby Phillips
VERNON (Qu’A) Snow drifts had to be plowed away before guests could get to St. Thomas Church where Tessa Phillips and Trystan Lindemann exchanged wedding vows just after Valentine’s Day. It was the first time in more than 100 years that a couple was married in the historic church in the month of February. The fieldstone church with a distinctive Norman style tower opened south of Edgeley in 1899; records indicate the last time anyone got married there in the month of February was in 1908. It was Lindemann who works as a tradesman in Regina, who suggested the site. “My uncle farmed in the area and I’ve been up and down that grid road more times that I can remember. I’ve always liked that little church on the prairie,” he
explained. “The place was way cute, I really liked it when Trystan first showed it to me,” said Tessa who works with children in a Qu’Appelle day school. “We both grew up in small towns and we both share a love for antiques and buildings like that. It was something unique and different.” The couple met on line three years ago. They spent their first date walking around Wascana Park in Regina. “I definitely liked her, so much that we went for a walk around the park two or three times,” recalled Trystan. “It takes me a while to warm up to people,” said Tessa, “but we have a lot in common.” When Trystan proposed marriage last May she accepted. When the couple agreed on the location for the wedding they didn’t even think about how
cold it could be out in the country or the fact that the church isn’t wired for electricity. “We lucked out,” said Tessa. “They heated the church for us, the RM cleared away the drifts, my mother made a backdrop with twinkling lights in it for the sanctuary. “We had a bridal party of six. I had two bridesmaids and Trystan had three groomsmen. His nephew Ryder was the ring bearer.” About two dozen invited guests filled the pews as the couple exchanged their vows. “We were fortunate. It was a beautiful, warm day when everyone arrived. We had hot chocolate when the service was over,” Trystan agreed. “It didn’t start raining or turn cold until we left the church.” Reprinted with permission from The Fort Times.
DIOCESE OF SASKATOON EVENTS
Announcements for April 2022 g Saskatchewan Anglican online! Did you know you can read current and past issues of the Saskatchewan Anglican online? Visit www.anglicandiocesesaskatoon.com/ saskanglican or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/saskatchewananglican.
Through Different Voices: The second half of this series of Lenten Zoom lectures will be available during the March 31 to April 13 period. Please see the notice located elsewhere in this issue for speakers, topics recording dates and times and access information.
g As we pass through COVID-19, recordings and live streaming of services are available from the diocesan website and Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as on individual parish websites and social media pages, and locally (for Battle River Parish), on radio. When considering attending church services in person, check on service availability and requirements for preregistration that exist. If attending services in person, please follow all the indicated seating, movement, distancing, masking, and sanitization instructions in order to safeguard yourself and to protect others.
g School of Discipleship Ministry Preparation Program: The diocese's School of Discipleship Ministry Preparation Program is a part-time three-year Licentiate. Courses for the 2022 spring season 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
g Lenten Listening, Reading Scripture
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 306-3708378. See also notices posted elsewhere in this issue. g Ministry of Supervision Certificate Course: 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; 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 Safe Church Workshops: If your parish wishes to participate in a Safe Church, “Nuts and Bolts”
workshop, please note that these can be set up as a Zoom meeting for your region. For further information, please contact our Safe Church co-ordinator, the Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy at 306370-8378 or tmccarthy@ sasktel.net. g Courses at the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad: The College of Emmanuel & St. Chad welcomes inquiries and applicants for its courses. All teaching currently is planned to be offered only online. For information on courses available from Emmanuel & St Chad and through the Saskatoon Theological Union, please contact their office at 306975-1550. g Diocesan Synod: The next Synod of the Diocese of Saskatoon will be held from September 30 to October 1, 2022. Information on location, agenda, events, registration etc. are yet to be announced. g Provincial Synod: The 50th Session of the
Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land, hosted by the Diocese of Saskatchewan, and entitled: Truth &Reconciliation – Our Journey Toward Freedom in Christ (based on John 32:8), will be held from April 28 to May 1, 2022 at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Further information in regard to agenda, events and registration may be found at: www. rupertsprov.ca. 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. February entries will be in the April issue). Detailed and longer texts of upcoming events will not be included in this area, but if space allows, could be the subject of articles elsewhere in the Saskatchewan Anglican.
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Accompanying signs of the Spirit By Rev. Gene Packwood
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aster will soon be upon us. Tomb stones rolled away. Alleluias restored! This would be a good time to remind ourselves of what the Risen Jesus had to say about the Holy Spirit before he was lifted up, that cloud took him out of the sight (Acts1.9) and we were left to get on with things; a good time to prepare ourselves and pray for the power from on high Jesus promised. (Lk24.49) First up, having made disciples of all nations, Jesus said we are to baptize people in the name of the Holy Spirit (along with
the Father and the Son). Which makes sense for Jesus’ followers since it is the Holy Spirit by whom Jesus is now with us, always, to the end of the age (Mt28.18-20). When we were baptized the celebrant prayed, depending on which prayer book was used, that we would be regenerated and strengthened by the Holy Spirit (BCP, p529&530), or filled with the “holy and life-giving Spirit” and taught “to love others in
... Dispelling myths about charitable giving Continued from page 3 your estate still goes to your family. Also, if you pay a small insurance premium on a policy with a charity as the beneficiary it can lead to a large death benefit charitable donation! And, your estate making a charitable donation will minimize your tax position at death, thereby enabling you to leave even more money to your family (and less to the government!). Myth #2: I need to be wealthy with a big estate to leave a gift to charity in my will. Not so! The majority of Canadians who leave charitable gifts in wills come from average means. And, when everything is accounted for, you may be surprised how large your “small percentage” left to charity really is! Myth #3: Leaving a gift in my will is complicated. Not at all! Leaving a gift to charity in your will can be as easy as adding a clause to your will.
If you already have a will, you can amend it at any time. For example, you can have your legal representative draft a “codicil” – it’s a legal clause that can be used to make changes to your existing will, without recreating the entire document. Myth #4: I’ll never see the impact of the gift I make in my will. There are many ways for you to help your favourite charity(s) while you’re here, and when you’re gone. And, by having a charitable gifting program that grows with you at every stage of your life, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you will continue to help your favourite charity(s) now and later. So, why wait? Why don’t you start your charitable gifting program right now?! Kurtis Krug is a professional financial advisor. He can always be reached for questions or comments at kurtis.krug@ freedom55financial.com, or (306) 581-9734.
the power of the Spirit” (BAS, p155). So the Holy Spirit is an important and integral part of our lives and witness as baptized Christians. Not only that, in Mark’s version of the Great Commission, he quotes Jesus saying that “signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mk16.17-18) Whereupon, writes Mark, the disciples “went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and
confirmed the message by accompanying signs.” (Mk16.20) I’d like to see more of those accompanying signs as the Lord works with us in our day. Although it is easier for them to hide themselves these days because they’ve dropped off our modern spiritual radar, there are still demons which need to be cast out. There are also new tongues waiting to be spoken. Snake handling and poison drinking, not so much. But for there to be hands laid on the sick and for more of them to recover would be good. And there are certainly many around us who need to hear the Good News about the Risen Jesus told in a winsome way.
For that life-giving message to be confirmed by accompanying signs like healing miracles would be even better. This would all be the work of the Holy Spirit in obedient believers like you and me. Jesus promised. “I am sending the promise of my Father upon you,” he said, and you will be “clothed with power from on high.” (Lk24.49). I am sending you, he said, before he breathed on the disciples saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John20.21-22). Jesus is still alive and breathing his Pentecost breath on us, to clothe us with the power from on high we need to be winsome witnesses of the Resurrection with signs accompanying.
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Justin Welby coming to P.A.
Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon
Refugee Ministry Zoom Prayer Meeting
g +Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury,will be visiting the Diocese of Saskatchewan April 28 to May 1. If you are a Provincial Synod Delegate you will be allowed to attend all events that he will be leading. If you are not a delegate you can still attend the opening Eucharist and reception on Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 p.m. in St. Alban’s Cathedral. There is a youth event and Gospel Jamboree planed for his visit. He will be visiting certain reserves and residential school grave sites when he is here.
Maundy Thursday, April 14 at St. George’s time TBA, Good Friday, St. David’s, April 15 at 10:30 am, Holy Saturday Service, St. Alban’s April 16 – time TBA
g The washroom repairs are now underway at St. Alban’s
“Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.” Jam. 5:16
g Teddy Williams, who was here last summer, has returned to minister to Tisdale and Melfort. He came back with his Driver’s Licence; good for him
All are welcome!
g Brody Albers is now a postulant of the Diocese of Saskatchewan
Meeting ID: 820 3688 5438
g The Prince Albert Deanery shared services for Easter are as follows:
g Perry Siddons will be joining the Diocese when he finishes his studies
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Classes being offered for Saskatoon's ministry prep program SASKATOON — The Diocese of Saskatoon’s School of Discipleship “Ministry Preparation” Program is a part-time three-year Licentiate. Students may begin with courses part way through the three-year cycle unless pre-requisites for a specific course are stated. We will finish the first full complement for the ESC Licentiate in Theology in Spring 2023. People wishing to take a course should consult with the School of Discipleship Coordinator. People who sense a call to Diaconal or Priestly Ordination will go through the Diocesan Discernment Process ideally before the midway point of the individual’s program. People from other dioceses are welcome to participate in these courses. TO REGISTER, please
sign up by sending your registration information to School’s Coordinator (tmccarthy@ sasktel.net) including: REGISTRATION in the subject line, the name and dates of the course for which you are registering, your name, snail-mail address, email address, phone number, parish name and town or city of your church. If you have any questions contact the School of Discipleship Coordinator: Rev. Dr Trish McCarthy: tmccarthy@ sasktel.net / 306 370 8378, Or snail mail c/o School of Discipleship: 1403 – 9 th Ave. N. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2Z6.
Winter, Spring 2022
Ethics I and II held by ZOOM and in-person on Friday, May 13, from 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April 2022
Obituary
Jane Bannerman
Eva Hartman
Long-time servants of the Church die By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT — Two faithful long-time members of the Anglican Church and Order of Saskatchewan members have died. Eva Hartman, 94, died on Feb. 10. She received the Order of Saskatchewan in 2007. Eva was a member of St. Andrew’s Church in Shellbrook and was a loyal member of the ACW and was the secretary for the Prince Albert Deanery meetings for 40 years. Eva loved to take pictures and had photos of every occasion she ever attended. Sundays she always had pictures to show you. Jane Bannerman was given the Order of Saskatchewan in 2009. She died on Feb. 16 at 104. She was a loyal member of St. Stephen’s Church in MacDowall. Jane would have known Eva as they were long-time members of the ACW. In 1992 Jane received a “Certificate of Recognition” for 68 years of service! Even after she moved to Carment Court in P.A. she was still going to MacDowall and active in its ACW and events into her late nineties. Both of these women are examples of good Christian women and the world is a sadder place without them.
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Reaching out to help the neighbourhood By Mary Brown PRINCE ALBERT — Every Sunday afternoon from 2 till 4 pm lunches, clothing and hygiene packs and blankets are handed out to those who need a little support. This winter the lunches have been served out of the Hall at St. Alban’s Cathedral. A group of concerned people one of them Roberta Krider, began the “Reaching Out” ministry in August of 2020. The Embassy Church and First Baptist church provide the meals on alternate Sundays. I attended one of the Sunday afternoon lunches this winter. I arrived around 1:15 to help. There were about 10 people there putting out food, setting up tables with mitts, hats, scarves, socks, jackets and blankets. When you first came in the door there was a table with hygiene products and books and magazines for the taking. The lunch served this day was a tomato, macaroni and wiener casserole, with a bun, carrots and Danishes, all in individual bags. With this came a choice of tea, coffee or water. Most of the people who partook of the meal were quiet and very polite and thankful. Tables are set up for everyone to sit and eat and visit. Some took some of the clothing and books. There was even a nice black and white dog named Oreo! There wasn’t a peep out of him until I took his picture! He then started barking at me, probably because of the flash, but we became friends. There was a young man who took two meals, one for his friend who was sitting at a table with one of the volunteers, Mike. Before taking pictures I asked if it was OK and some said no. Lyle and Joshua were OK with me taking their picture. Mike told me they shared a basement suite. He thought that one of them was autistic. They would work now and then. For any of you who have worked in church kitchens you know it is not unusual to find an odd earring, bracelet or ring or whatever that someone had left behind (probably 10 years ago!). In the kitchen at St. Alban’s above the sink is
Mike plays his guitar (left) while another visitor to St. Alban's Cathedral enjoys some food. Photos by Mary Brown
Oreo the dog accompanies his owner during an outreach meal at St. Alban's Cathedral.
Lyle and Josh enjoy the hospitality during the outreach lunch.
a window that overlooks the stairway. I was at the window and someone knocked on it and told me the ring on the windowsill was his. So I figured it has probably been there forever so I gave it to him. Roberta saw me doing this and was not happy with me. So we went out of the kitchen to find him and get the ring back. She spoke to him and
Another strange thing that happened was a very strong smell, of skunk, when I mentioned this one of the older ladies told me it was marijuana! If it was it sure didn’t smell like any marijuana I had smelled. It turns out someone had had a run in with a skunk. The left over food was taken to the Full Gospel Out Reach for their
asked for it back but he said it was his, he had it on his finger, and he wouldn’t give it back. Things got tense and she walked away. But I thought I will try, I told him that now I was in trouble and that she was mad at me (which wasn’t far from the truth). He smiled and gave me the ring and said “Jesus loves you.”
evening service and the extra bread and carrots were taken to the shelter which would have been something extra for the people staying there that night. In the warmer weather this outreach is held outside and will probably begin in a few months. When I left Mike was playing his guitar and some were singing.