The Saskatchewan Anglican, June 2023 by The Saskatchewan Anglican

Dioceses re-start talks on sharing resources, possible mergers

Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the February 2020 issue about talks among the three dioceses with sharing resources and possible mergers. The pandemic derailed those talks, but they have begun again. The three diocesan councils met together in Saskatoon from May 15 to 16 to discuss the future. The Saskatchewan Anglican board thought it appropriate to re-run this article since the issues remain mostly the same.

By Bishop Rob Hardwick, on behalf of

Bishop Michael Hawkins' farewell service a mix of joy, sadness

By Mary Brown

PRINCE ALBERT —

There were over 300 people who attended the service of farewell for Bishop Michael Hawkins on April 29.

Some of the invited guests were Archbishop Greg Kerr-Wilson from Calgary, Bishop Helen Kennedy from the Diocese of Qu’Appelle, National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper from Edmonton, National General Secretary the Ven Allan T. Perry from

Toronto, and Bishop Stephen Hero from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert.

Bishop Hawkins was thankful to everyone for coming to his farewell. He felt as if he was getting to preach at his own funeral and to give his own eulogy.

He received notes from the mayor and Coun.

Don Cody and thanked them for their work.

He said the future of Saskatchewan and Prince Albert requires healing and reconciliation and we

all need to band together for the common good as we are only as strong as the weakest and most vulnerable.

Because of our history it seems the church would be the least likely place for reconciliation but because of our common faith in God it is the place where reconciliation must occur.

In his time the Anglican Church has given more than $3 million to the Northern and Cree Mission.

The bishop chose the Gospel reading for the

service from John 20:19 rather than the previous Sunday’s reading that spoke of the hired man fleeing, which the bishop thought was a poor choice for this occasion.

The Gospel reading is the celebration of Christ’s victory and a celebration of discipleship, as evident in the recipients of the Order of Saskatchewan and the priests who are honoured for their long service.

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the bishops of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and

Qu’Appelle

This fall (2019) renewed conversations have taken place between the bishops of the dioceses of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and Qu’Appelle regarding the sharing of resources.

The Lectionary readings for our meeting dates set the tone and shaped the conversations of our meetings. In September (2019) our readings were 1 Kings 19 and Luke 5:33-39.

• Is there a repeated narrative of the past holding us back (1 Kings 19:10-14)?

• Is there a desire to die (1 Kings 19:4)?

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Bishop Michael Hawkins (right) accepts a walking stick from a member of the parish in Birch Hills, during his farewell service at St. Alban's Cathedral in Prince Albert on April 29.

Saskatoon receives new canons

At a Maundy Service in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon, on April 6, the Rev. Jessi Pei, regional dean of the Western Deanery, and the Rev. Marie Louise, diocesan ecumenical officer, were collated as canons of the Diocese of Saskatoon. The Rev. Marie Louise was also appointed regional dean of the Eastern Deanery. Pictured are, from left, Rev. Canon Jessi Pei, Bishop Tom Morgan and Rev. Canon MarieLouise Ternier. Photo submitted

Working together makes churches healthier and complete

By Canon Cheryl Toth

There are moments in our lives that give us a glimpse of heaven — or at least what heaven on Earth might be like. One of those occurred for me in 1983 when I participated as an accredited visitor at the World Council of Churches Assembly in Vancouver.

Christians from around the world gathered together to study the Bible and pray with one another; listen to speakers on critical issues of the day; meet in small groups to learn more about one another’s churches and countries; worship in a variety of styles and languages; and delight in meeting sisters and brothers from all over the Earth.

It was an exhilarating experience that fundamentally showed me the richness of ecumenism.

That insight has been reinforced throughout the subsequent years. We are a healthier and more complete church when we are involved ecumenically with others.

Here are some of the reasons I consider that to be true.

The various denominations in our communities have their own histories, statements

of belief, models of governance, liturgies and customs. All of this shapes those who belong to them. Meeting with people from other denominations to study the Bible and pray together shows us the variety of ways we understand the Scripture and live our faith lives. It enriches our understanding.

I consider the years when I was Anglican editor for the Whole People of God curriculum a gift primarily because of the hours reading and discussing Sunday lectionary passages with Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic and United Church members of the writing team.

These wonderful men and women were passionate about Scripture and their faith and I learned so much from them. Being involved ecumenically can strengthen our faith.

It also strengthens our Christian witness. We live in a fragmented and increasingly violent world that longs for peace. Working ecumenically gives us an opportunity to model what Jesus asks of us — “to love one another as I have loved you.”

The origins of our denominations come from times of disagreement, conflict, and mutual recrimination.

We cannot ignore the power of that fractured

history nor what it says to others. Many people outside the church assume, because denominations are not together, that we are against one another. That may be part of our origin but it is not the current reality.

Over the past century churches have made huge strides in healing past wounds by publicly repenting of times when we maligned or hurt one another; they have sought to reconcile by forgiving wrongs done, and committing to work together whenever possible.

We should not underestimate the significance of this for our world. Working ecumenically is a witness to the reconciling love of God, a witness sorely needed in our time.

Jesus prayed that His disciples would be one as He and the Father were one (John 17:11).

In the past century, when ecumenical discussions were underway, it was often with the hope that various denominations could come together organizationally.

You might remember the Anglican — United Church dialogue and merger discussions of the 1960s and ’70s that resulted in the red hymn book but no merger.

We have since come to realize that Jesus may not have been talking about being one organizationally

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or agreeing on all things. Rather, being one is having love for one another, an openness to understanding how and why we differ, an appreciation of one another’s gifts, and a longing for the other to grow and flourish.

Being one with our sisters and brothers in other denominations involves a willingness to see the Spirit of God working in them and in others. After all, ecumenical comes from the Greek oikoumene, which means God’s whole inhabited world.

Engaging ecumenically opens us to see God’s work everywhere.

God is nudging us. More and more of our communities are shrinking and the churches within them cannot sustain themselves as separate denominational centres.

Perhaps the desire to have a Christian church in our community will be stronger than our desire for it to be ours.

Coming together to live out Christ’s yearning for us to be one by loving one another, learning and praying together, and working together to care for our community will strengthen our faith. Engaging ecumenically is the way of the future.

Canon Cheryl Toth is a retired priest in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle and an honorary assistant at its Cathedral.

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• The importance of succession planning (1 Kings 19:15-16)

• “What are you doing here?” (1 King 19:9 and 13)

• What will the relationship be, if any, between the old and the new (Luke 5:37-39)?

• New wine cannot be put into the old wineskins — yet no one desires the new wine (Luke 5:39)

• Recognize the importance of this moment (Luke 5:3435) The Message “This is Kingdom come.”

So what might be the advantages of working more closely together as Prairie dioceses?

• Sharing of resources

• The greying of boundaries

• Saskatchewanwide indigenous ministry

• Aid to ecumenical partnerships and practices

• Cost sharing were identified

We looked at reasons why such talks like these had stalled or fizzled in the past:

• Desire to elect own bishop

• Mistrust of ecclesiology and theological prospective of different dioceses

• Canon law differences

• Constitutional diocesan and provincial canon changes may be required

• Further reduction in representation at General Synod. (Weakens the Prairie voice)

• Administration differences

• Episcopal ministry and what it might look like – whose bishop(s) – who elects?

Consideration was given, and openness voiced, to sharing these talks with neighbouring dioceses.

As bishops we reviewed the staffing and costs for each diocesan office. Approximate figures for the total administration budget for the three dioceses in 2019 are as follows:

• Total cost for three- and one-half bishops (includes housing, stipend, travel, benefits, hospitality and commissary costs) is about $385,175

• Total cost for three diocesan finance offices is about $140,700

• Total cost for executive officers/ archdeacons/ secretaries is about $305,000

Therefore, the combined total of the above personnel (not including specially funded officers like youth, diocesan schools, Safe From Harm program or stewardship, and not including office rent, insurance and taxes on buildings) is about $830,875.

Outcomes and observations:

• The level of trust, care and respect in our gatherings are remarkable.

• These conversations are shared with our diocesan councils or executives.

• Next conversations to include clergy and laity (perhaps two of each from each diocese).

• There is a need to face and identify our motivations for and against change.

• There is no perceived desire for a take-over; instead a desire to work together with a renewed emphasis on mission and discipleship across dioceses.

• There was honesty in sharing the challenges each diocese faces in terms of finances, personnel, context, geography, history, need, theology, ecclesiology, governance, language, authority.

• There is the challenge of change, and the danger that simply a financial motivation for change might overshadow Christ’s call to build the Kingdom of God in a new way. (What is our motivation?)

• New wineskins are needed, not just for our diocesan offices or bishops but a core change for every parish in Saskatchewan

• There is a commitment and desire for the Saskatchewan Anglican bishops to continue the journey as above and for shared

prayer and support of one another.

• The prayer attributed to Sir Francis Drake to be a guiding prayer for future gatherings:

Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little, when we arrived safely because we sailed too close to the shore.

Disturb us, Lord, when with the abundance of things we possess we have lost our thirst for the waters of life; having fallen in love with life, we have ceased to dream of eternity; and in our efforts to build a new earth, we have allowed our vision of the new Heaven to dim.

Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly, to venture on wider seas where storms will show your mastery; where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars.

We ask You to push back the horizons of our hopes; and to push into the future in strength, courage, hope, and love.

AMEN

The November (2019) gathering of the three diocesan bishops was again guided by the Scriptures for the day, Revelation 21:1-8, “See I am making all things new;” “A New Jerusalem;” “Those who conquer will receive;” “What was — is passed;” “Take courage – Trust me – God is among his people.”

The second Lectionary Scripture for the day was Matthew17:14-21: If you have faith like a mustard seed you can say to mountains ‘move!’

The message we took was to take God’s faith and mission seriously

and to ask and identify: What is stopping us? Of what are we afraid? What mountains need moving?

Comments from discussions in the various dioceses were shared and though this is still early days, the executive committee of the Province of Rupert’s Land has also been informed of the tridiocesan conversations and was supportive.

Further talks were encouraged and the provincial executive asked to be kept informed.

The bishops have identified questions that need to be addressed; consider and are open to inviting another Prairie dioceses into the conversation; and discussed a number of possible models of governance to be shared at upcoming councils/ executives.

In terms of time line, the next Provincial (Rupert’s Land) Synod will be April 2021 in Prince Albert. ( Editor's note: That synod was cancelled and moved to 2022. However, there was no discussion about diocesan mergers or anything related to this issue).

This is an important focus date to consider if there is to be a common agreement to walk together in a new way.

In the meantime, Indigenous and Council of the North considerations will be explored as it is still unclear of the direction a self-supporting indigenous ministry will take, and what level of funding and direction will be given to Council of the North dioceses from Council of General Synod.

Readers are encouraged to consider the following questions:

• So, what do you see as positives in all these conversations?

• Do you have questions or hesitations about the conversations so far?

• In what ways do you, or don’t you, see the breath of the Holy Spirit in the above?

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'I come not to be served but to serve': King Charles III Cathedral service commemorates coronation

By Canon Trevor Powell

REGINA — Bishop Helen Kennedy invited people to a special service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on May 6 to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.

The brief service called for us to pray for Charles, King of Canada, that God may grant him wisdom and strength in his ministry among us, and imbue him with the power of the Holy Spirit, to give himself to the service of God and others.

In her homily, Bishop Helen told those present how she had woken up at three that morning to watch the coronation ceremony unfold in Westminster Abbey.

While the pomp and ceremony was spectacular, she felt that “the heart and core of this ceremony was the worship of God and dedication to service.”

The ceremony began with a young chorister welcoming the King to the Abbey “in the name of the

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through the power of the Holy Spirit, which draws us to love in action.

Bishop Helen made clear that worshipping God and serving others were not simply for King Charles to do but for all of us. In her words, “We are called to love God and to love our neighbour. Service to and for others is what God expects from us, to care for those on the margins. We do that out of a knowledge that we are created beings whose value is inestimable in God’s sight.”

King of kings.” The King replied, “In His name and after His example, I come not to be served, but to serve.”

Bishop Helen referred to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s sermon that morning, which had reminded the King that a life of service was not an easy one.

Change could not be accomplished by power of might, he said, but rather

Announcements for May 2023

as a result has a large number of service books to be given away.

If you would like to pick up a small or a large lot of copies of Common Praise, Book of Alternative Services or others please contact Loretta Hartsook at 306321-5087 or hartsook@ sasktel.net.

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.

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 coordinator.

People who sense a call to diaconal or priestly ordination will go through the diocesan discernment process at some point before the midway point.

See the notices of the WECAN and Evangelism courses posted elsewhere in this issue.

If you have any questions about our Ministry Preparation Program, please contact the School of Discipleship coordinator, the Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy, at tmccarthy@sasktel.net, 306-370-8378 and see the course listings posted elsewhere in this issue.

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g Singing Into Unity : An ecumenical hymn sing as a part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in June will be held on June 4 at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Anglican Church, Saskatoon, 607 Dufferin Ave. For more information, please phone 306-6531633 or e-mail admin@ pceecumenism.ca.

g The Eighth Canadian Forum on Inter-Church Dialogues : A GatheringWaiting Place, Voices of Indigenous Followers of Jesus in the Ecumenical Movement, June 8 to 10, Edmonton. For info visit forum-dialogues-2023. eventbrite.ca.

g General Synod 2023: It has been announced that the next General

Dedicating oneself to a life of service, Bishop Helen believes it to be a godly undertaking “as the Holy Spirit gives us the strength to do it. It is a life that helps us to accomplish more than we can ask or imagine, and one that brings glory to God. That is life worth living.”

King Charles I was king of the UK from 1625 until his execution in 1949.

King Charles II reigned from 1660 to 1685.

Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada will be held from June 27 to July 2 at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.

Delegates to Synod 2023 should be receiving information packages by e-mail or regular mail over the next several months.

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 section, but should space allow, could be the subject of articles and notices elsewhere in the Saskatchewan Anglican.

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Bishop Helen Kennedy (middle) speaks with people after leading the service at St. Paul's Cathedral that commemorated the coronation of King Charles the III. Photo courtesy Marian Powell Photo by Canadian Press/Nathan Denette King Charles III

Saskatoon's first post-pandemic synod a busy one

By the Rev. Peter Coolen

SASKATOON —

The 75th Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Saskatoon was held on May 6 in the parish hall of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon.

The 74th Session of Synod had been held from Oct. 3 to 5, 2019 and the subsequent 75th session had to be postponed several times due to COVID-19.

The synod opened with registration and a Eucharist service, after which the administrator for the diocese, Executive Archdeacon Alex Parsons, welcomed the delegates. Lacking a bishop, there was no Bishop’s Charge.

The synod moved through its agenda quickly as it consisted of a series of presentations and informal discussions with no round-table sessions or breakout groups.

The first presentation, was by the Rev. Dr Iain Luke of the proposed changes to the name of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land, to one felt to be more geographically descriptive and less loaded with historic and “colonial” references. The three names proposed were:

• The Ecclesiastical Province of Northern Lights

• The Ecclesiastical Province of Aurora Borealis

• And The Ecclesiastical Province of Aurora Mute (Inuit for peoples)

There was discussion of the suitability of each name, however, no consensus was reached and no resolution was made about a choice of name to send to Provincial Synod.

Archdeacon Parsons gave a summary of the tridiocesan discussions made

on sharing/amalgamation to date. A process originally begun several decades ago by the three bishops has now been taken over by the three diocesan councils.

To assist this process, elections in the dioceses of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan for new bishops have been put on hold while these discussions are ongoing; a formal ZOOM meeting has already taken place and more ZOOM and

in-person (with working group meetings composed of a small number of representatives of each diocese) will occur.

Discussions will revolve around sharing of some common services (such as finance and personnel and sharing of clergy between parishes) to streamline resources and soften boundaries, all the way to amalgamation and several structures with three bishops or one bishop and several suffragan bishops

or others.

One suggestion was the continuing of the deaneries as stronger entities grouped under archdeacons with a single bishop. No motion was called for or made.

Dr. Adam Wright gave a presentation on the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, what it has been doing since 2016, where it is now as a part of the Theological Union and where they plan on going for the future.

Dr. Trish McCarthy spoke about the School of Discipleship, the WECAN Program and the Safe Church Initiative.

Alex Parsons presented the financial report looking at the past year and the planned budget for 2023-24.

Elections for diocesan council and canons and constitutions and Provincial and General Synod delegates followed.

Parsons led a discussion on things that could be done or are being done in parishes in the diocese to give viability to parishes.

What is important for viability is visibility, by becoming involved with the community, being open to individuals and groups by sharing your space and going out to meet them and holding events for the wider community.

Also, being visible and active regardless of numbers. Many activities for engagement were suggested and discussed.

Several motions were presented and after discussion voted on:

1) Be it resolved that the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon appeal to the provincial government to prioritize increasing SIS (Sask. Income Support) rates to meet the basic cost of living and to develop more supportive housing options for those who struggle to find affordable housing. (Passed)

2) Be it resolved that diocesan council look at additional temporary staffing options to support the diocesan staff should it be required and requested. (Passed Unanimously)

3) Be it resolved that the Diocese of Saskatoon consider reviewing and amending all standing documents such that they will use inclusive language. Motion passed to table this for consideration by canons and constitutions committee

4) Be it resolved that as individual parishes are forced to respond to financial hardship that the Diocese of Saskatoon should explore assessment relief. (Defeated)

5) Whereas the parishes would struggle to exist without the diocese and the diocese would have no purpose to exist without the parishes, be it resolved that diocesan council be directed to discern, along with the parishes, a way towards financial stability for all parishes. (Passed)

Following a motion to adjourn, the 75th Session of Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon closed.

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The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Saskatoon, in the spring. Photo courtesy Rev. Peter Coolen

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Nine volunteers receive Order of Saskatchewan medal

By Mary Brown

PRINCE ALBERT — Since 2002, over 90 people have been invested with the Order of Saskatchewan, including nine who were honoured on April 22.

They include Kay Walberg, Fred Wilkinson, Roberta Herriott, Kathleen Girffin, Mary Brown, Betty Barkway, Peggy Meeds, Marlene Payton and Grace Turner.

This award was established to recognize lay people who were exemplary witnesses to Jesus Christ and who have offered exceptional service to the Diocese of Saskatchewan over many years.

They are a living index of Anglian ministry in Northern Saskatchewan over the last century and come from diverse backgrounds and communities. Each is uniquely gifted yet each an inspiring example of perseverance, faith, hope, and charity.

Betty Barkway

Betty has been a long-time member of St. Andrew’s, Shellbrook and its ACW where she has also served as Sunday school teacher and Vestry member. She is described as the conscience of vestry. Betty is known for her cheerful, humble service in our congregation and in the ACW deanery and diocese.

Mary Brown

As Mary will happily tell you she is a member of St. Martin’s, Briarlea but her ministry extends far beyond that gorgeous country church. When St. Martin’s closed for regular Sunday services, Mary immediately began attending at St. Andrew’s, Shellbrook.

She has served there on vestry, as warden and continues now as envelope secretary. Mary served as bishop’s secretary for nearly 20 years and made that job a ministry. Mary serves now as our Diocesan Editor for The Saskatchewan Anglican and our content and share of that paper has increased and improved greatly.

Kathleen Griffin

Kay served as treasurer of St. Christopher’s Church for more than 20 years. Her favourite pastime as a child was

playing “office.” As an adult, Kay was a bookkeeper for the City of Prince Albert, the Victoria Hospital and her family’s business, Burkitt’s Flowers, and also an avid volunteer to the Prince Albert Raiders for 40 years.

She is a long-standing member of the altar guild and is an active member of the prayer shawl ministry. Kay is a dedicated volunteer at St. Christopher’s, with one exception, she does not bring baking to church bake sales.

In every way Kay has been an integral and exemplary member of St. Christopher’s.

Roberta Herriot

Birdie is a powerhouse. She is as straightforward as she is loving. She is the organizer and co-ordinator for St. Christopher’s moms and tots group and the prayer shawl ministry, and has been a longtime member of vestry and the parish selection committee.

Birdie has also managed to conquer her shyness and lend her

talents to St. Christopher’s theatre productions. She spends countless hours visiting shut-ins and those who need to chat over a cup of tea. Birdie serves the community of St. Christopher’s with the love and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Peggy Meeds

Peggy is the backbone of St. Stephen’s, MacDowall, where she serves as rector’s warden, lay reader, prepares the weekly bulletin and organizes our music. She and her husband take care of our property maintenance. She has brought new energy and joy to our congregation and her Christian commitment, ministry, and example are a gift and encouragement to our congregation and community.

Marlene Payton

Marlene has been a tireless and willing supporter of the cathedral and its members for more than 40 years. Sunday school teacher, coffee hour co-ordinator, faithful member and sometime

In the late 1990s at a vestry meeting of St. George’s, Grace expressed an interest in becoming a lay reader, a ministry she has faithfully fulfilled for some 25 years. Grace still gets her hands dirty with the upkeep of St. Philip’s Church and Cemetery and ensuring there is an annual service and potluck. Grace still takes the ride on mower for a spin to make sure the graves are maintained.

Grace lives her life like every day is a Sunday. She is kind and generous and giving, and lives life with compassion and respect for others.

Kay Walberg

president of the Roberta Tilton ACW, envelope secretary, greeter — Marlene has also served two terms as people’s warden.

Marlene’s remarkable diplomatic skills have been an invaluable help to the cathedral, its rectors and the diocese.

When Marlene retired, she began working in the diocesan archives, where her high standards and integrity are greatly appreciated.

The late Rae Benson wrote, Marlene Payton has the respect, gratitude and admiration of her fellow parishioners and in recognition of her service to her Lord in both the parish and diocese, we present her to receive the Order of Saskatchewan.

Grace Turner

Grace was confirmed by Bishop Crump as part of a group of 18 at St. Phillip’s, Coxby. That church and cemetery remain very dear to Grace. When weekly services throughout the year ceased at Coxby, Grace attended Holy Trinity, Brancepeth.

Kay has been active in worship and ministry in the diocese since she moved to Prince Albert in 1971 and began attending St Alban’s Cathedral. In 1980 Kay began work as bishop’s secretary, supporting Bishops Short, Morgan, and Burton before retiring in 1998. Kay served on the altar guild at St. Alban’s with remarkable grace and gentleness. She served for years as a greeter, providing a warm and welcoming smile and greeting. Following her work at the Synod Office, Kay took up part time duties as secretary for St. George’s, Prince Albert where she also attended. Kay has also had a long volunteer career at the Victoria Hospital. Kay has made a significant contribution to this diocese and to this community and continues to touch and encourage so many of us.

Fred Wilkinson

Fred and his wife Bev have spent their entire married life in the MacDowall/Lily Plain area and are active members and leaders of St. Stephen’s Church, MacDowall. He has been the people’s warden, rector’s warden and a Synod delegate for St. Stephen’s.

He currently serves as a lay reader and is also a member of the diocesan constitution and canons committee. He has worked as a commissionaire for over 10 years.

He volunteers as a parent cadet and with the Nesbit Forest Project. He freely gives his time and talents to many.

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Bishop Michael Hawkins (back, centre) poses with the newest recipients of the Order of Saskatchewan, including Peggy Meeds, Fred Wilkinson, Robert (Birdie) Herroit, Kathleen (Kay) Griffin, Grace Turner and Mary Brown. Missing are Betty Barkway, Marlene Payton and Kathleen (Kay) Walbert. Photo by James Szydlowski

Enviro-award recognizes Immanuel parish's education work

By Joanne ShurvinMartin, with files from Jenny Williams

REGINA — When Immanuel Parish developed its vision and mission statements, stewardship of creation was a high priority.

From the start, the parish encouraged recycling and reusing, and educated members about ways they can participate in sustainable activities at home.

The Greenwise Gazette is produced each month with valuable information and suggestions, and last year the parish started a gardening program for children and established a native pollinator garden.

Recently the parish received an award from the Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development in Saskatchewan (RCESK), recognizing these last three items. Immanuel was the only faith-based organization to receive an award at the presentation held in Prince Albert in May.

Last summer, Immanuel used a grant from the Anglican Foundation to build a children’s garden and run a program for children. The garden is a raised bed of varying heights, about 70 feet long, located along the south wall of the church hall.

Children from the parish and the neighbourhood had great fun, and many parishioners followed the progress throughout the summer with enthusiasm. At harvest time, the produce was shared with the children and programs at the church, and some was donated to the community.

Immanuel connected with Gail Fennel of Nature Regina, who helped them start a “Butterflyway” pollinator garden with native plants, on the easement that borders the church parking lot.

The garden, now 32 feet long, used wood chips from a tree that had to be removed from the church yard in the spring. There are plans to expand the garden this summer.

The Greenwise Gazette is emailed and available each month on the parish website (immanuelanglicanregina. ca) and is filled with info about the environment, local activities related to the environment, how to reduce, reuse and recycle, and a myriad of other items.

In addition to these fairly major activities, the parish also offers many small ways for people to act sustainably. Blue Bins are available in several locations in the building, as well as a container for SARCAN donations.

The parish collects a variety of items, such as used household batteries so parishioners don’t have to worry about safely disposing them; used eyeglasses for the Lion’s Recycle for Sight program; stamps for the Canadian Bible Society’s Stamps for Freedom program; and drink can tabs for a hospital auxiliary program for wheelchairs.

All these small initiatives contribute to a sustainable environment.

22nd annual joint ecumenical convocation held in Saskatoon

By Lisa McInnis

Registrar/admin assistant, College of Emmanuel & St. Chad

SASKATOON — At 7 p.m. on May 5 at Zion Lutheran Church in Saskatoon, the University of Emmanuel CollegeCollege of Emmanuel & St. Chad, The Lutheran Theological Seminary and St. Andrew’s College of the United Church, celebrated the 22nd joint ecumenical convocation of the Saskatoon Theological Union.

The day started with a noon luncheon. We joined St. Andrew’s College in honouring our graduand and honorary degree recipients along with their guests.

We had students, faculty, staff, and council members in attendance. It was a memorable time of shared food and festivity.

The graduation eucharist was at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Chapel, with Archbishop Christopher Harper presiding, and principal Iain Luke preaching.

The service included thanksgiving for the

Among those present at the 22nd joint ecumenical convocation of the Saskatoon Theological Union were: (Back row; left to right): the Rev. Dr. Reg Wickett; Archbishop Chris Harper; the Rev. Dr. Iain Luke; the Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy (Front

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academic achievements of all the students, recognized by the presentation of prizes.

At the evening convocation, Tracy Harper received her licentiate in theology.

The degree of doctor of divinity (Honoris Causa) was conferred on the Rev. Wilfred Sanderson and the

Rev. Theresa Sanderson. Wilfred and Theresa are the priest and deacon serving the church and community of James Smith Cree Nation.

The college recognized them as examples of ministry and people who share their faith and experience in ways that others learn from.

This was especially evident as they led their community in prayer, caring, grieving, and healing related to the violence of last September, and the ongoing recovery from the trauma people experienced at that time.

The college is honoured that the Sandersons accepted the conferral of these honorary degrees, and that they were accompanied by many family members and parishioners from James Smith.

Thank you to all who made this convocation a glowing success, through your attendance and support for those receiving degrees, and to the staff of Emmanuel & St. Chad and our STU partners who planned and organized the day’s events.

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A budding gardener waters sunflowers in Immanuel's children's garden. Photo by Jenny Williams row; left to right): Wright; Lisa McInnis; Tracy Harper, (LTh.) the Rev. Theresa Sanderson, ( DDiv.); and the Rev. Wilfred Sanderson, (DDiv.). Photo courtesy timkip

Turtleford service celebrates confirmations and shared ministry

By the Rev. Don Skinner and the Rev. Jessie Pei

TURTLEFORD (S’toon) — A service of confirmation was held in the Good Shepherd United–Anglican Church in Turtleford on April 16.

Four confirmands — Lara McKee and Alan McKee from Turtleford, and Joanne Owens and Benjamin Owens from Maidstone — affirmed their faith through the rite of confirmation.

Bishop Michael

Hawkins laid his hands on each of them, bestowing his episcopal blessing and affirmation. The presence of the Holy Spirit was overwhelming, and joy was everywhere.

The church was packed with members of the five congregations of the Turtle River Parish as well as guests from the Parkland Parish of the Diocese of Saska-toon.

As Bishop Michael shared on his Facebook page after the service, “I baptized Lara and

today I had the honour of confirming her, her brother, and two friends from Maidstone.

"It was an amazing service, and I was impressed by Benjamin, Joanne, AJ, and Lara and their serous commitment and sense of fun.”

It was through Camp Okema that the four young people, and their families, were connected and became friends.

So, their confirmation was also a celebration for the ministry and

service of Camp Okema. Following the service was a delightful meal to celebrate Bishop Michael’s ministry in the diocese and a farewell on his departure.

This service was also a celebration for the shared ministry of the Turtle River Parish. For decades, Christians of the Anglican and the United churches have worked together as the true One Body of Christ to witness His Holy Communion in the community.

“And today, the Berlin Wall that separates the Dioceses of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon has fallen,” Bishop Michael declared at the beginning of his sermon.

Indeed, with the strong support from both dioceses (Saskatoon and Saskatchewan), this service took an important and brave step toward further sharing of ministry.

Anglicans from both sides have had a foretaste of unity.

Annual ACW retreat being held at Camp Okema in mid-June

g The ACW annual retreat is at Camp Okema from June 13 to 15 with special resource leader Noreen Hareuther. The cost is $60 per person; please call Opal Harris at 306-764-8016 or Sharon Chelsey at 306-961-9384 for more information

g Congratulations to Nancy Carruthers, who

is a lay reader at St. Christopher Church in Christopher Lake, who received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award for all she does in their community

g There is a youth retreat to kick off summer together at Camp Okema on June 16-18 for ages 13-18 years for a cost of $50

g Congratulations to Archdeacon Wilfred Sanderson, the Rev. Theresa Sanderson and Rhonda Sanderson, Indigenous Council Member, upon receiving the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for Service

Congratulations go to Archdeacon Wilfred Sanderson and the Rev.

Theresa Sanderson for receiving honorary degrees from the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad on May 5. For picture see page 7

g On March 9 the executive committee voted to appoint Archdeacon Andrew Hoskin as administrator of the diocese for a one-year

term.

g Don Code will be working as a financial advisor at the synod office

g The diocesan executive committee attended a tri-diocesan meeting in Saskatoon in May to discuss the future of the three Anglican dioceses in the province

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A service of confirmation was held in the Good Shepherd United–Anglican Church in Turtleford on April 16. Confirmands (left to right) pose with Bishop Michael: Lara and AJ McKee, Bishop. Michael, and Benjamin and Joanne Owens. Photos by Mary Teresa Owens The four confirmands of the service, held in Turtleford on April 16, prepare to have their cake and eat it too; from left are Joanne Owens, AJ McKee, Benjamin Owens, Lara McKee.

Big, big cheque given for refugee program

Members of the refugee sponsorship fundraising committee presented a (literal) big cheque to Bishop Helen Kennedy when she visited Immanuel Anglican Church on April 2. The cheque for $26,700 is the amount required to sponsor a refugee family currently in Lebanon. The group raised an additional $3,500, which is set aside to cover unexpected costs. The application for the Al-Khatib family has been sent to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to set the immigration process in motion.

The family — husband, wife and three-year-old daughter — are experiencing many difficulties in Lebanon because of the current economic crisis and discrimination against refugees. The parish asks for continued prayers for the family, and that they will soon be safely in Regina. Pictured from left are Melissa Parr, Gwen Rupchan, Angie Provencher, Marleen Mousa, Bishop Kennedy, Deacon Canon Susan Page, with the cheque for $26,700.

Letters to the Editor

Readers offer perspectives on column about MAID

Dear editor: I recently read the Rev. Dell Bornowsky’s February article on speaking against MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) as a civic duty.

While I agree with him that Christians need to speak their minds on issues facing society, I do not think we can do that until we have talked together about it.

People in our parishes are already affected by MAID and some are choosing this path. Like most “end of life” ethical issues MAID involves complex situations in which the pain and messiness of life is laid bare.

Knowing how to respond with God’s love and grace is not always easy.

The Rev. Dell points out ethical questions about MAID to consider as our government moves toward extending access to assisted death to those with mental health issues and allowing advanced requests by people.

These are questions with which practitioners in the field are currently wrestling. And so should we. To do so we need to learn about how MAID is administered in our province, consider the ethical responses already put forth by our church and engage honestly with the pastoral questions raised.

I hope parishes across our province provide opportunities to learn about MAID and openly and graciously discuss what it means for us as Christian people.

Create your legacy

If anyone wants to hear from a Saskatchewan MAID practitioner about what they do and why, consider watching the University of Regina’s 2023 Stapleford Lecture on YouTube (https://youtu. be?NA2RaUVzKtE). We can begin the discussion by learning more.

In Christ,

Canon Cheryl

Toth

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Dear editor, I read Dell Bornowsky's column with interest and gratitude. He raises a number of important theological considerations. Sadly, it seems that over time the Anglican Church of Canada has become less willing to engage important questions in this way. Instead, pastors are advised to offer "pastoral care" — too often understood as taking the role of spiritual guide or facilitator

rather than the biblical picture of a loving Shepherd who gently cares for a flock and warns and protects them when there is danger.

I have heard from many priests who are distressed from dealing with this issue, both its theological and its practical/ pastoral aspects, without adequate support and training. At all levels, the Anglican Church of Canada should be offering clear teaching and theological study that will then inform pastoral care.

For readers who may be interested in digging into some Anglican resources on this issue, I recommend checking out a recent webinar, "MAID and Pastoral Care: Navigating Pastoral Care in the Context of Assisted Suicide" on the Anglican Communion Alliance's YouTube channel. This resource and others can be found on the Parish Resources tab (under MAID/ Assisted Suicide) at www. anglicancommunionalliance. ca.

Regards,

Sharon Dewey Hetke National director, Anglican Communion Alliance

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Photo by Nigel Salway

are more ways to give than writing a cheque. The Anglican Foundation of Canada has a book that explores tax-efficient options for giving. Visit anglicanfoundation.org Click DONATE Scroll to Create Your Legacy

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Forum focuses on women and food security in Africa

By Kate Berringer

“… I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me”(Matthew 25:45).

REGINA — About 70 people attended the “Women and Food Security” event cosponsored by PWRDF and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank at Immanuel parish on April 22.

Anglicans, Baptists, Presbyterians and United Church members joined together to eat and welcome guest speaker, Mary Oberio, from Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) in Kenya.

Oberio, an Anglican from birth, shared information about one of the current CFB programs operating in a crisis area in northern Kenya.

Since 2022, Marsabit County has been in a drought crisis. There is not enough water to feed livestock, and most families rely on the raising of livestock to feed themselves.

Food scarcity crises disproportionately affect women. When men have to leave home to find food and water for animals, mostly single mother households remain.

Food scarcity in families can also lead to domestic violence.

The CFB works with the World Church Service to source food directly from Africa and distribute food baskets to families in communities in crisis. Each basket costs about CDN$200 per month to feed a family of 11.

The sourcing and distribution process is funded by money from

initiatives like Grow Hope, a project of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

Women are the cornerstone on the local end of these types of food security projects.

They are good managers when there is a crisis and handle food distribution well. They stand strong when things get tough. Women are key to an effective on-the-ground response to these crises.

Drought crises in Africa

are common and are often a direct result of climate change.

Several of the CFB programs also focus on helping communities, including refugee populations, find new ways to feed themselves and adapt to this reality they face.

Oberio explained that in Africa, when there is little hope, you go to church. This is a good reminder for us in the Western

world, that prayer for those in need and for those working to better these situations is always needed and appreciated.

PWRDF has recently joined with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Saskatchewan to offer the Grow Hope program.

Saskatchewan is the only province where the Grow Hope program is run by an ecumenical group, including Canadian Baptist Ministries, the

Archdiocese of Saskatoon with Development and Peace-Caritas Canada and the Mennonite Central Committee.

The Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle with PWRDF and the local Presbyterian World Service and Development group are its newest members.

For more information about the Grow Hope program and how you can donate, please visit www. quappelle.anglican.ca.

Five priests honoured for long service to church

By Mary Brown

PRINCE ALBERT —

Newly ordained Deacon Perry Siddons had the honour of introducing those priests whose faithful ministry exceeds 25 years of ordination during a ceremony on April 29.

Bishop Charles Arthurson received a standing ovation for his more than 50 years of ordained ministry.

He was made a deacon on Aug. 9, 1972, and

ordained a priest in November of that year.

He was consecrated a bishop on Jan. 25, 1989, the first aboriginal bishop in Canada. He still attends diocesan liturgical functions and conducts Holy Communion services in St. George’s, Prince Albert once a month.

Canon Park Buck has been the priest in the Church of the Good Shepherd in Cumberland House for more than 35 years. He was made deacon on May 11, 1986,

ordained a priest a year later and has been the Archdeacon Paul Canon since 2008.

He continues to minister and lead the congregation in Cumberland House.

The Rev. Richard Custer was made a deacon on April 16, 1997 and ordained as priest July 9, 1997. He is the priest in Stanley Mission and an accomplished musician.

We celebrate his more than 25 years of ordained ministry, at the altar, pulpit, prayer desk and

organ bench.

The Ven. Andrew Hoskin was made a deacon on May 19, 1976, ordained a priest on March 7, 1977. He has served in several dioceses across Canada.

He is archdeacon emeritus and after 47 years of ordained ministry and two or three failed attempts at retirement, he continues to assist around the diocese and will soon take up duties as diocesan administrator.

Canon Don Skinner was made a deacon on June

29, 1980, ordained a priest on April 5, 1981 and has occupied the Bishop Lloyd Canonry for some 26 years.

Canon Skinner has served in ordained ministry for more than 40 years and 37 of them in Turtle River Parish. He continues to serve in Turtleford and on several diocesan committees.

We are truly blessed to have these faithful, humble ministers in our diocese. They are an example to the Glory of God.

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Mary Oberio, from Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Kenya, described the drought crises in northern Kenya, and how women play a key role in managing food security. Photos by Kate Berringer Pamela Obonde, International Learning Coordinator with the Canadian Food Grains Bank. She is originally from Kenya, and now lives in Winnipeg. She has been travelling with Mary Oberio to numerous speaking engagements.

A new sign for Borden

Last year, St. John’s, Unity was deconsecrated, leaving parishioners to look for a new home for their lovely sign. Ray Latimer of St. John’s, Borden thought it should go there and Ron Tumbach and Tom Hrenkiw brought it to its new home last autumn. The sign received several coats of varnish in Ron’s shop over the winter, while the parishioners of Borden installed the sign on April 25. Pictured are, from left, Tom Hrenkiw, Josh Wilson, BJ Berg and Sheldon Delorme. Well done thou good and faithful servants and thank you to the generous parishioners of St. John’s Unity!

... Bishop Hawkins was a voice of peace in ACoC

Continued from page 1 Jesus, but He is our peace and peace is forgiveness of sins. There is no good future without forgiving and forgiveness. Power of the risen Lord is given to all the baptized and the power is the power to forgive.

Whatever COVID-19 did to us and him, Bishop Michael says we are still here and it is our common call to follow Jesus.

We remember people in prayer but what really matters is that Jesus remembers us.

Be steadfast inasmuch always in the Lord that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Following communion, the bishops presented the Order of Saskatchewan recipients with their medallions and certificates. The longservice priests were recognized and presented with a plaque.

Everyone was invited back to the hall for a reception and short program.

The Ven. Andy Hoskin welcomed everyone to the hall and thanked the Lord for Bishop Hawkins.

Bishop Helen Kennedy congratulated those who received awards. She spoke of Hawkins as someone who would seek out those on the edges, the least, the last and the lost and that he was an

receives a pair of

underwear as a joke gift from

Qu'Appelle

example for them all.

He will be a big loss to the church. Kennedy told of how the new women bishops would be given a gift from their peers consisting of all things purple, note pads, pens, etc.

It seems that Bishop Hawkins thought they were being given purple lingerie so Bishop Kennedy presented him with a gift of purple items — lacey purple lingerie for Kathy and himself.

Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper was glad to be at this special service. As the bishop

in Saskatoon, he was thankful for his involvement with the other tri-diocesan bishops saying they spent a lot of time praying together, but they also had a lot of laughs.

He said it was an honour to walk and serve with Michael who is a great ally and brother.

Archdeacon Allan Perry, who represented the National Church, spoke of Bishop Michael as a voice of peace.

He attended four synods where whatever the discussions at the synods, Michael was the

voice telling them we are together for Jesus.

He thanked him for his service in this place in the General Synod and Council of the North and the many other areas some of us don’t even know about, but God knows.

Bishop Stephen Hero, who came to Prince Albert during the pandemic, was inspired to see the bishop bearing so wonderfully carrying the cross. Those in his diocese spoke very highly of him.

Another gift for the bishop was a beautiful walking stick from the parish of Birch Hills.

Archdeacon Hoskin said Hawkins was one of the reasons he came to work in the diocese.

Bishop Hawkins said no one could have received so much kindness and generosity in a long-term of 30 months as he has from everyone for which he is truly thankful.

He has two things he wants – to die a Christian and to die married to Kathy. He will be available in the fall to do pastoral ministry in the diocese, so will not be dying any time soon.

As Andy said “We are going to miss you.”

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Photo by Ron Tumbach Bishop Michael Hawkins (right) purple lacy Bishop Helen Kennedy. Photos by James Szydlowski Bishop Michael Hawkins spends some time with Rev. Don and Ruth Skinner during a farewell ceremony held in his honour on April 29 in Prince Albert.

Having led a summer service at St. Saviour's Church in Birch Hills, Bishop Michael Hawkins spends time with the parishioners.

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A look back at Bishop Michael Hawkins'

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Bishop Michael Hawkins (left) and Rev. Jordan Draper (back) at Hall Lake. Bishop Michael Hawkins shares a laugh after the dedication of a window at St. Stephen's, MacDowall. Canon Paul Jeffries from Bishop McAllister College in Uganda with Bishop Michael Hawkins. A receiving line after a service at All Saints, Melfort.

Hawkins' time in Saskatchewan

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Bishop Michael Hawkins washes the feet of Richard Custer during Ash Wednesday. All photos submitted Altogether now! Bishop Michael Hawkins (centre) helps raise a flag at the synod office in Prince Albert. Rev. Jordan Draper and Bishop Michael at All Saints, La Ronge. Bishop Michael and Opal Harris. Faye Arthurson and Bishop Michael during his farewell ceremony.

Christine Burton ordained deacon at Immanuel, Regina

By Joanne Shurvin-Martin

REGINA — In a joyful celebration at Immanuel Anglican Church, Christine Burton was ordained to the diaconate on May 1.

Bishop Helen Kennedy was the presiding celebrant, while the sermon was delivered by Dean Mike Sinclair. Rev. Michael Bruce sang the Litany and Rev. Deacon Arleen Champion did the vesting in the robes of a deacon.

Burton was presented for ordination by clergy Archdeacon Catherine Harper, Rev. Susan Anholt and Rev. Deacon Canon Susan Page, and by members of the laity, Kathy Crowe, Stephen Giles and Bette-Lou Paragg. The organist was Dawn Gates, accompanied by the Immanuel Choir, of which Burton has been a member.

Celebrating the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, the Scriptures were read by lay members of Immanuel Parish.

Bert Clarke read Isaiah

6:1-8, which ends with the Lord asking, “Whom shall I send?” to which Isaiah replies, “Here am I; send me!” echoed in the words of the processional, Here I am, Lord. Dr. Margi Hollingshead read of love and service in Colossians

3. Deacon Champion read from the Gospel of Matthew, in which Jesus was scoffed at by the people of His hometown.

Sinclair’s sermon reminded Christine and the congregation that while all are called by baptism to care for others, a deacon is called to a life of service.

He told the candidate, “What you need to know about being a deacon … is to be rooted in the moment. Not looking back, at what has been; definitely to be looking a little forward because we’re excited about things to come; but to be definitely rooted in the moment and to keep the church rooted in the moment.”

Sinclair also quoted the Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States, “If it’s not about love, it’s not about God.”

He advised Burton that if she is ever “stuck

and wondering, ‘how do I do this thing that’s been given to me?’ start with that question, ‘is it about love?’” reiterating that of the different ways to serve, “one way is the way of love; and all the other ones are wrong!”

Sinclair said his advice is backed up in Colossians: “Clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” He stressed that a deacon is especially called to love those who have been forgotten or marginalized.

The Dean concluded by reminding Burton that the job of a deacon “is not about maintaining the status quo and keeping the peace.”

He said Burton has been given the gift of wise words and courage, and encouraged her to use those gifts.

“Call the church back again, into the love story that God put into motion in creating everything and everyone. … Speak the truth in love.”

Burton was born in Melville and raised in Regina. Her father was Roman Catholic, and she was raised Roman Catholic, while her mother is Ukrainian Orthodox. One grandmother was originally Methodist and a grandfather originally Baptist.

With all this, Burton says, beginning with her family, she sees how God speaks to all God’s children.

Background

She studied at the University of Regina, receiving a BA with a double major in history and political science, and a minor in religious studies, followed by a law degree from the University of Saskatchewan.

She articled with a prestigious law firm in Winnipeg, but did not practise law, instead using her legal training to help her in a federal and provincial government career focused on policy — which often meant developing new laws and regulations. Burton quips that departmental lawyers used to ask her bosses “has Christine reviewed this yet?” because they knew she would catch many issues, saving them work.

While she climbed the bureaucratic ladder in many “hard side” fields such as agriculture, natural resources, and industrial development, she says her greatest love and greatest effect was her work in rural development and cooperative development — both of which came out of her experiences right here in Saskatchewan.

Burton was also a Fulbright Scholar, receiving a master of public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, and says, “I found my people there — people who truly believed Kennedy’s speech saying, ‘ask not what your

country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,’ who were committed to service.”

She recalls there were 68 countries represented in her class, and says she realized once again how incredibly blessed we are in Canada when she compared the challenges facing many of her classmates.

But despite the challenges and rewards of her work, she recalls, “I kept thinking, ‘I might have the calling’ and was thinking I would fit with the United Church.”

But a Roman Catholic priest friend advised her, “There’s no doubt you have the call — and when the time comes, go to the Anglicans.” She says it took her nearly 20 years to finally listen.

She enrolled, initially part-time while still working with the federal government, at St. Paul, a truly ecumenical divinity school in Ottawa, eventually finishing her master of divinity in 2020. “It was easy,” she says.

“Not easy as in ‘no work,’ but easy as in ‘it all fit together,’ it made such sense — to the extent that the mystery of God can be made sense of!”

In the summer of 2019, Burton spoke to Rev. Malcolm French, whom she had known when she was much younger, about whether the Diocese of Qu’Appelle might be a fit as she sought to hear where God was calling her.

He encouraged her, and suggested she also speak with Archdeacon Catherine Harper and (then) Archdeacon (Canon) Cheryl Toth, who helped her get to know the “Anglican side” of Saskatchewan.

While she initially resisted “going home,” she says “God kept sweeping aside all the obstacles and my objections” until it became obvious to her that she was supposed to come back to Regina. She arrived in January 2020, six weeks before the pandemic was confirmed.

Over the course of the next three years, her father was in and out of hospital before dying in December 2022; she supported her parents throughout the pandemic; and one of her brothers died after a short, hard battle with cancer. Burton says she was blessed to be in the same city with her family during these challenging times.

On arrival, Burton joined St. Luke’s parish, and then became part of the newly formed Immanuel parish. She is a visible presence in the parish, having served on vestry, singing in the choir, serving on the liturgy committee and lay pastoral care team, leading a Lenten study program, and occasionally preaching and leading liturgy.

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The new deacon poses with her presenters after her ordination service on May 1. From left, Bishop Helen Kennedy, Rev. Susan Anholt, Deacon Christine Burton, Stephen Giles, Deacon Canon Susan Page, Bette-Lou Paragg, Kathy Crowe. Archdeacon Catherine Harper was also a presenter. Photo by Joanne Shurvin-Martin

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Diocese appoints new PWRDF rep

g Deacon Rita Brann has served as diocesan representative for the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) since about 2018. She originally “retired” in 2021 but has remained active until a replacement was found to replace her (see below). Brann was able to actually retire at the end of April.

Bishop Helen Kennedy, on behalf of the diocese, thanked her for her many years of service.

g Samuel Ferguson (pictured) has been appointed diocesan rep for PWRDF, effective May 1. Ferguson worships with All Saints, Weyburn. He became involved in social justice at university.

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“Canterbury Fails” children’s program at Camp Harding, and coleading Advent and Lent family services with Rev. Michael Bruce at Living Spirit Centre in Regina, she has become chair of the Camp Harding board.

Given her family history of ecumenism, it is also no surprise that in addition to serving as the convening chair of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle stewardship committee, she is also chair of the ecumenical stewardship planning committee (in the spirit of LAURC), which has been organising stewardship webinars since spring 2020.

Burton’s hobbies demonstrate that she loves working with her hands and creating things.

She does cross-stitch, knits and crochets, has recently taken up quilting — and is organizing an ecumenical quilting group to be run out of Living Spirit, using donated materials that might otherwise go to the landfill to create items that can be sold or donated to support local parishes and outreach organisations.

She also reads and gardens when she can find time between everything else, and caring for her four cats and energetic beagle, Queenie.

He graduated from the University of Regina with a degree in environmental systems engineering in 2021, and now works as an environmental consultant. In his spare time, Ferguson enjoys baking, gardening and reading.

g Rev. Michael Bruce has accepted the position of rector of St. James

Westminster Church in London, Ont., effective Aug. 15.

Bruce came to the Diocese of Qu’Appelle in 2015 and served the parishes of St. Luke and Immanuel, in Regina, and was diocesan children and youth minister.

g Rev. Alexander Campbell has been appointed diocesan Indigenous minister. This is part of the diocesan response to the Truth and Reconciliation’s “Calls to Action” report.

g Rev. Jesse Miller has been appointed incumbent of St. Mary the Virgin, Maple Creek, beginning Sept. 1. He is currently serving in the parish of St.

Aidan, Moose Jaw.

g Deacon Christine Burton has been appointed deacon at St. Mary the Virgin, Regina.

g Rev. Lauren Miller has accepted the position of archdeacon for the Archdeaconry of St. Chad effective April 24.

g An open house will be held at the former St. Matthew location on Wednesday, June 7 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Camp Harding summer schedule

July 2 – 7

Super Heroes of the Bible Ages 9 - 12

July 31 – August 4

Bishop’s PWRDF Justice Camp

Ages 13 – 16

July 11 – 14

Family Adventure Camp

For families; meals are provided

July 18 – 21

Francis and Friends Family Camp

Self-guided intergenerational faith and nature program. Come for one night or all three

24 – 27

Diocesan Lay Retreat

For more information, visit www.quappelle. anglican.ca.

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New canons help Saskatoon with Maundy service

On April 6 a Maundy Thursday service that included the renewal of baptismal, diaconal and priestly vows and the blessing of oils was held at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon. The service was conducted by Bishop Tom Morgan. Also at the service two new diocesan

Feeling the Holy Spirit

Obituary Saying 'au revoir' to Deacon Michael Jackson

By Joanne Shurvin-Martin

REGINA — St. Paul’s Cathedral was full, nearly to capacity, on May 20 for the funeral of Deacon Canon Michael Jackson, who died Nov. 23, 2022, after a brief illness. Many more watched the service online. Jackson was 82.

In addition to many Anglicans, the service was attended by individuals connected with the Canadian armed forces, people interested in the Crown in Canada, and many family members and friends. Roman Catholic Archbishop Don Bolen, who worked closely with Jackson on many ecumenical matters, also attended.

Dean Mike Sinclair commented that no one would be surprised to hear that Jackson had planned the details of his funeral in advance. Bishop Helen Kennedy celebrated, and Dean Sinclair preached.

Rev. Winna Martin read the first lesson, and Deacon Rita Brann read the gospel. The

D. Michael Jackson

cathedral choir, directed by Dorianna Holowachuk, sang the Agnus Dei and Cantique de Jean Racine, an anthem in French.

Jason Quilliam, current Chief of Protocol, delivered the eulogy. He said Jackson defined protocol in Saskatchewan and Canada. Even now, 18 years after Jackson retired, Quilliam said that often when he introduces himself to people they say, “Oh, you’re the new Michael Jackson.”

Quilliam recalled how he first met Jackson, fittingly during a Royal visit in 2012. Since then he became good friends with Jackson and his wife, and Quilliam said,

“Everything good that I learned about being in this role of Chief of Protocol, I learned from Michael.”

He said that his mantra has become, “What would Michael do?”

Quilliam said Jackson had loved the many spheres of activities in which he was involved, but above all those was the love of his family. To them he said, “Thank you for sharing Michael with us.”

Introducing the sermon, Dean Sinclair described how for every event that Jackson organized, there would be a booklet of myriad details, and there was always a post-mortem. “And the post-mortem for today’s event would say, ‘Speak before Jason Quilliam’ because he’s going to say everything you want to say!”

Speaking of Jackson’s lists upon lists of details and contingencies, Sinclair said his attention to all the tiny details was because he wanted participants and observers to have the very best experience possible. “I would say that Michael

was an evangelist,” but not the kind of evangelist who hands out pamphlets on street corners, or holds up “John 3:16” signs.

In a well-crafted service, in the choreography and music, in the care and in the myriad of details, Michael was quietly telling the story of Jesus.

Sinclair re-read part of the Philippians epistle: Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence … think about these things.

“As you have benefitted — I don’t say ‘if’ — from Michael’s excellence, that was Michael’s gift to the world.” Sinclair continued, saying everyone is good at something, so take what you are good at and make it a gift for the world.

At the time of his death, Jackson had been the longest-serving deacon in the Anglican Church of Canada. He had been Chief of Protocol

for the province of Saskatchewan for 25 years, and established several provincial awards and honours.

He was also active in the Canadian Armed Forces, retiring as a Major.

Jackson was often contacted by news media for his comments on anything relating to the Royal Family. He was founding president of the Royal Victorian Order Association of Canada from 2008 to 2020.

At the time of his death he was president of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada. He had organized four national conferences on the Crown in Canada, and written many books on the subject.

Jackson is survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Peter) and brother Peter (Renee); his wife, Helen; son John (Carrie); daughters Tanya (John) and Sarah; granddaughters Zoe, Ava, Mikaela, Saleena, Frances, Sophia and Lucy; Helen’s son Jason; and several nieces and nephews.

Training set for ESC-WECAN mentors and instructors

Submitted

With changes in our society, financial pressures and decreasing membership in the Anglican Church of Canada over the last 20 years, there has come a time to be creative, instituting new forms of preparation for Christian ministry.

There are fewer people — given their life situations — able to take three years of full-time study and then apply somewhere in the wide and diverse context of the Anglican Church of Canada for a full-time and paid ministry position. This was the setting when the Western Educational Collaborative Anglican Network, (WECAN) came into being. WECAN is an august network of Anglican ministry developers in Western and Northern Canada.

In dialogue with Emmanuel and St. Chad College (ESC), this new

way of preparing for ministry is now being accredited as a Licentiate in Theology (LTh).

We are blessed in the Canadian north and west to see this special action of the Holy Spirit coming to fruition!

Mentor role

The mentor role here is for someone to mentor, coach and support a student registered within the LTh and granted from ESC. The organization of the teaching work is the responsibility of the Western and Northern Canadian Anglican ministry school coordinators.

Ideally, the mentor would be someone with good people skills and balance in life who can encourage and give a local context to the student as they move through the LTh. program.

Instructor role

The instructor role is for someone who has the skills to present on one of

the areas of learning in the LTh. Handbook, teach and facilitate conversation between LTh. students in their course.

The ESC-WECAN LTh. Implementation / Program Steering group has outlined specific ministry learning goals to optimize a person’s preparation for ministry in their context.

To these ends, the ESC-WECAN group is hosting a two-day mentor and instructor orientation programme so those supporting students, mentors, and those teaching students, instructors, are aware of the dimensions and expectations of their work.

The instructors are asked to attend the orientation day on May 30. The mentors have an additional day on Tuesday, June 13 a.

Mentor & instructor orientation schedule

Tuesday, May 30: Mentors and Instructors

9:30 a.m., Land

acknowledgement and opening prayer

9:45 a.m., Overview of the LTh Program, Iain Luke; Theories of On-site Ministry Education

Noon, 60 mins. Lunch

1:00 p.m.; Learning Styles and Adult Education with Iain Luke

2:00 p.m., Indigenous Awareness and Learning on the Land , Cultural Teacher from U of S., Gordon Oakes FN centre

3:20 p.m., 10 minutes

Short Devotion, Rev. Stuart Brown, Kootenay

3:30 p.m., Conclusion

Tuesday, June 13:

Mentors Attending

9:30 a.m., 10 minutes

Acknowledgement of Lands and Opening Prayer

Bishop Helen Kennedy

9:40 a.m., Spiritual Formation and Role of Mentor with Ven.

Catherine Harper

10:40 a.m. break

10:50 a.m., Concrete

Learning Covenant and MOU, Principal Iain Luke

11:30 a.m., General Theological Reflection,

Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy, and Peer Learning Group

Noon, Lunch Break

1:00 p.m., Conflict Resolution, Bishop David Greenwood

2:00 p.m., Safe Church Policy, Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy, Diocese of Saskatoon’s Safe Church Co-ordinator

3:00 p.m., Dynamics of Learner-Mentor Relationships, Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy

3:20 p.m., Devotion

3:30 p.m., Conclusion

Mentor and Presenter Orientation Registration

Please send your completed form to: esc. registrar@saskatoon theologicalunion.ca, with name, phone number, email address, desired course, dates of course. Instructors, please note: The relevant orientation details for the prospective instructor are covered in the first module on May 30. Also include church roles you have had and local ministry school name.

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Celebrating 99 year of life

Derek Harrison, who has played the organ at St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Qu’Appelle for 80 years, celebrated his 99th birthday with a come-and-go tea in the church hall on April 8. He also recently received the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal for his many years of volunteer service to his community. (Thanks to Alan Hustak and the Fort Qu’Appelle Times for the photo and information.)

Archbishop installed as new primate of Episcopal Church of Jerusalem & Middle East

ANGLICAN NEWS SERVICE (ANS) — A group of pilgrims from a parish church in the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui joined diplomats and church leaders in Jerusalem on May 13-14 for the installation of the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, the Most Revd Dr Hosam Naoum, as the President Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.

Archbishop Hosam succeeds Bishop Michael Lewis of Cyrus and the Gulf, who retired in June.

The handover of the primacy took place at the Cathedral Church of Saint George the Martyr during a special Eucharist, a day after Provincial Synod.

In his sermon, Archbishop Hosam named all former Primates who held office since the province was formed in 1976, and he praised them for their achievements during their ministry.

He noted that the primates had come from the Dioceses of Iran, Cyprus and the Gulf, Jerusalem, and Egypt, which has now formed its own province of Alexandria, serving ten countries along North Africa and the Horn of Africa.

He linked this to the Gospel reading from Matthew 25: 14-30, the parable of the talents, and said that all Christians, whether bishops, ordained or lay, had a calling and have been given gifts, charisms and talents from God. “We need to remember one thing”, he said, “that we do not bury these gifts and talents”.

The British Consul General Jerusalem, Diane Corner, and the Chief of the US Office of Palestinian Affairs, Mr George Noll, attended

the service alongside ecumenical Christian leaders in the region, including the Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Theophilus III.

The Archbishop of Canterbury was represented by the Revd Dylan Turner, the Church of England’s Anglican Communion Relations Officer, and the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion was represented by the Revd Canon Dr Stephen Spencer, Adviser on Theological Education and Lambeth Conference Implementation, and by Gavin Drake, Director of Communications for the Anglican Communion.

The Revd Dylan Turner read a message from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

In it, Archbishop Justin praised Archbishop Hosam’s leadership not only in the Diocese of Jerusalem, but also in the Anglican Consultative Council.

Archbishop Hosam is Vice Chair of the Anglican Communion Standing Committee. Archbishop Justin also praised Bishop Michael for making “an enormous contribution to the life of the Church in this region and the wider Anglican Communion.”

Gavin Drake presented a gift to Bishop Michael from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Bishop Anthony Poggo, and also read a message expressing thanks for his global ministry, saying: “I thank you for leading the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East and commend your work in a part of the Communion that has complex realities. I pray that the Church continues to grow with love and compassion.”

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Refugee supper a celebration and farewell

At a Diocese of Saskatoon Refugee Program Supper on March 18 at Zion Lutheran Church, those present said adieu to Archbishop Chris Harper and wife Tracey as they left our diocese and welcomed diocesan administrator and Executive Archdeacon Alex Parsons and his wife, Shelley Sadoway, into the refugee program. Pictured are Shelley Sadoway, Executive Archdeacon Alex Parsons, Cathy Tickner, refugee committee member, Barbara Spurr, refugee committee member, Archbishop Chris Harper, and Tigist Gebeyehn, refugee committee co-ordinator. An article was included in the May issue, but this picture was not available then. Photo by Rev. Peter R. Coolen

Three colleges meet together to plan future

By Adam Wright and the Rev. Dr. Iain Luke College of Emmanuel and St. Chad

Friday, April 21, marked an historic occasion for the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad and for the Saskatoon Theological Union.

For those not in the know, the Saskatoon Theological Union, or STU for short, is a partnership of three colleges: the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, Lutheran Theological College, and Saint Andrew’s College.

On this day, a joint board meeting was held at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Saskatoon, the first in nearly 20 years. The joint boards met to discuss a wide range of topics related to the newly established covenant between the three colleges and how further agreements could be reached in the future.

It was a well attended meeting with nearly 30 people gathered.

The day began with a luncheon, organized by the staff at all three colleges, and a wonderful time of community building through conversation was

had.

It felt very warm and optimistic, and a din of laughter filled the meeting room. The sentiment continued as the group filled the sanctuary for a time of worship and reflection, led by Bishop Jason Zinco from the ELCIC Synod based in Winnipeg. Then it was time for the work to begin.

The entire group split into several smaller working groups that were tasked with offering opinions on various subjects related to the STU and the partnership.

Such topics included visions for the future, options for administrative aspects of the joint venture, governance structures, and shared worship services held each week.

The groups were even asked to name and address any anxieties or worries that the partnership

might create in the respective constituents. The conversation was very positive and was extremely helpful for hearing each other’s voices.

One of the most important themes in conversation about the partnership that I heard concerned identity. Posed as a question: does operating as the STU nullify the individual identities of each college?

The short answer is “no,” and each college board was quite clear about its expectations regarding the maintenance of its denominational identity. Speaking for the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, it is important for us to remain as a college for the church.

This means that we educate and raise up leaders for work within the Anglican Church in Western Canada and beyond. Our goal is always

to support and nurture the already-existing structure of Anglican ministry in parish life, and our partners in the STU stated as much for their own denominations.

This vision of shared and distinct identities was reinforced by an afternoon presentation from the heads of the three colleges, the Rev. Dr. William Harrison (LTS); the Rev. Deacon Dr. Richard Manley-Tannis (St. Andrew’s) and our own principal, the Rev. Dr. Iain Luke.

Together, they told the story of recent developments, including last year’s Covenant signing, the creation of an STU common faculty, the development of a single MDiv. curriculum, and the new common council for STU.

They also described upcoming next steps, such as the incorporation

of the STU as a legal entity so it can act as the employer for shared staff and can more effectively manage the administration of shared academic programs.

Earlier in the day, the STU academic dean, Professor Lynn Caldwell, outlined the new shared curriculum that will kick off this September.

The board and council members took the time to consider what steps they need to take together soon to support these moves.

Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and the first of many joint meetings between the three college boards. It was an excellent opportunity to put “names to faces” and to create friendships. We are very excited about the upcoming possibilities of the partnership and how such a relationship will help to bolster the work of all leaders in each denomination.

We are especially excited to work with the faculty at the partnered colleges to educate and to share the Gospel of Christ with all of our students and denominations!

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Stewards of God's abundance

Gift ideas for grads

By Christine Burton

It’s graduation time in universities, colleges, and high schools across the province. And “what can I give them?” has become a mantra many parents hear as eager grandparents, siblings, and friends look to honour a graduate in their midst.

While we all want to find the “perfect” gift, as often as not, people find themselves looking at lovely items that say “we care,” but that may not have a long lifespan in the home of a busy Gen Z or Generation Alpha.

What Gen Z and Generation Alpha DO appreciate are gifts that speak to their values. Things like climate change, diversity, honouring indigenous people, welcoming immigrants and refugees, and working to end poverty and leave a better world for future children.

Well, perhaps to their — and your — surprise, the church may have something to help with your gift-giving dilemma! Some looking finds projects underway at the local, national, and global level, which could become part of your gift to the grad.

A donation to a cause that reflects their interests AND a pen/pencil set could be the gift that is remembered long after the joke T-shirt or college onesie have been left behind.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Environment: The Anglican Church of Canada offers resources to help people take action on environmental issues: https://www.anglican.ca/ resource-category/ecological-living/.

Many parishes in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle have climate change and environmental awareness initiatives, like this children’s garden designed to increase awareness of the environment, climate change, and sustainability: https://www. immanuelanglicanregina. ca/?page=87&entry=205.

Ask your parish what it might be doing; it can also help you find projects happening near your grad's home community.

Indigenous Relations:

Most of us take clean water for granted, but for northern communities it’s a dream. PWRDF is working to make these dreams a reality: https://pwrdf. org/pwrdf-supports-indigenous-water-initiative/.

Locally, Rev. Alex Campbell has been appointed diocesan Indigenous minister. While several initiatives have started ( https://www. facebook.com/profile/100069117230081/ search/?q=campbell), this important work will need ongoing support so we can live our commitment to truth and reconciliation. You could underwrite some costs of a “blanket exercise,” which is a moving and powerful way to understand European settlement on Indigenous peoples of North America.

Refugees: Check out the diocesan refugee sponsorship program. With help from co-ordinator Ralph Paragg, parishes have sponsored families — but before the family can come, the parish must generate support until a family can get on its feet.

Poverty: The PWRDF World of Gifts isn’t just for Christmas. You can find gifts at every price point, helping people build a better life for their families and a better world: https:// pwrdf.org/world-of-gifts/

In Saskatchewan, we are partnering with Grow Hope, which partners with farmers to help those in need: https://pwrdf. org/diocese-of-quappellepwrdf-join-grow-hope-sk/ Children and Youths: Who has great memories of time at Camps Harding and Knowles? The diocese continues to offer children and family programs at Camp Harding that are loads of fun with faith and social justice woven in.

The camp has also undergone some refresh to offer a better experience and meet updated health and safety requirements. This comes at a cost. The Camp Harding team can work to find a suitable project to honour your loved one! Imagine installing “a window into the world,” “solid footing for kids’ futures,” or “feeding their curiosity.” What gift could be more creative?

https://quappelle.anglican. ca/camp-harding

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More Jubilee medal recipients announced

By Joanne Shurvin-Martin

REGINA — The Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage

Museum (SACHM) nominated Bert Clarke for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in honour of his years of volunteer community service.

He is a co-founder of the SACHM, and has also been active in the Saskatchewan Caribbean Canadian Association, where he was involved with Mosaic Festival, Black History Month, and more.

Clarke attends Immanuel Parish in Regina, and was formerly at St. Matthew’s, Regina, where he served on vestry, as a warden and synod delegate.

Clarke was born in Barbados, emigrated to Canada in 1969, and lived first in Toronto. He was an active volunteer in Toronto and Vaughn, Ont., as well as being active in St. Hilda Anglican Church.

In 1993 Clarke and his family moved to Regina, when his employer, Crown Life Insurance Co. relocated. He quickly joined the AfricanCanadian community.

The Hon. Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, presented the medal at Government House on March 28.

Merle Malin of Redvers

was honoured for his work helping disabled farmers, and his generosity in donating an expensive lift that allowed a young farmer to continue work.

Malin had farmed just north of Gainsborough the last 15 years of his farming career from his wheelchair. He retired about 18 years ago and moved to Redvers.

Malin served on the board of Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc. He travelled throughout southeast Saskatchewan to make presentations about farm safety to schools, before the topic became

Pe rsonal Dis cernmen t Retreat Day Seeking God’s Direction in Life? Check This Out!

Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Place in the Country Map Sent Upon Registration

Remote Delivery Option: ZOOM Connection & Silence Part of Day

Cost to Individuals: $25 onsite and $15 online involvement

Option to book a local Spiritual Director for 45 minutes at $30 Lunch: Provided

Registration by: June 9, 2023 at noon anglicansynod@sasktel.net

Questions? saskatoonschoolofdiscipleship@gmail.com

Cell: (306) 370 - 8378

Send: name, phone number, email address, municipality & congregation

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 12, 2023 to above email

Outline of Day

10 a.m. Introduction of All Present Followed by Morning Devotion

10:30 a.m. Morning Address

10:50 a.m. Short Reflection on Personal Traits and Approaches

11:15 a.m. Reflection on God’s Call Using Creative Expression

12 Noon Lunch time in Silence

1 p.m. Post Noon Prayer Time

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Silence and One on One Consultations

3:35 p.m. Closing Worship on Journeying with Christ 4 p.m. Conclusion to Retreat

Those on Retreat are online for about half of the day and in silent reflection otherwise

part of the curriculum. Rev. Michelle Moore described Merle and his wife, Kathleen, as “cornerstones of the Greater Parish of Oxbow as dedicated, faithful lay leaders. Merle was chair of parish council for many years. He has served as synod delegate as well as being on diocesan council. Their home church was Christ Church, Gainsborough.” Malin could not attend the ceremony in person, so the medal and certificate were mailed to him.

Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location Onsite: A Place in the Country - Map Sent at Registration

Remote Delivery Option: ZOOM Connection Part of Day in Silence

Cost to Individuals: $25 onsite and $15 online involvement

Option to book a local Spiritual Director for 45 minutes at $30

Send Registration and Fee: by June 9th anglicansynod @sasktel.net

Lunch In-Person: Provided Questions? saskatoonschoolof discipleship@gmail. com

/ Cell: (306) 3708378

Registration Information Name: Email address:

Phone Number: City / Location: Parish: If in person, please provide dietary restrictions:

Participant’s Basic Discernment Questions:

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Registration Form Personal Discernment Retreat Day

Obituary

Tom Hannan a quiet man who was always ready to help others

Western Canadian Licentiate in Theology program offering summer and fall programs

Submitted

Dear friends, western and northern Canadian Anglican Diocesan Schools of Ministry are collaborating now to offer a rich and diverse program that can be taken online or in person.

Following the Licentiate in Theology program courses and completing required learning goals, a student registered through their diocesan school coordinator or bishop, may at the end of these studies be eligible for the Licentiate in Theology, which will be granted through Emmanuel and St. Chad College.

To register for a specific course, contact the ministry school coordinator listed for that course and please notify your own School of Discipleship about it as well.

Sincerely, Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy, Emmanuel and St. Chad College (ESC) and the Saskatoon School of Discipleship

SUMMER

OFFERING

Event : Personal Discernment Retreat

person and online SK time

Location Onsite : Place in the Country - Map Will Be Sent at Registration

Remote Delivery Option: ZOOM Connection would be for Part of the Schedule, otherwise in silence.

Cost to Individuals : $25 onsite and $15 online involvement

Spiritual Direction: Option to book a local Spiritual Director for 45 minutes at $30

Send Registration and Fee : by June 9th to Canon Lorea Eufemia at anglicansynod@sasktel. net

Lunch In-Person: Provided

Questions? saskatoon schoolofdiscipleship@ gmail.com / 306-370 - 8378

FALL SCHEDULE

Course : Church History (Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon) School: Saskatoon School of Discipleship, S.O.D.: Core Subject

Instructor : Rev. Dr. Sandra Beardsall

Sept. 22 , 7 to 9 p.m. ONLINE only

Saturday Sept. 23, 4, 9:30 to 4 p.m. ONLINE and IN PERSON.

Location: TBA

Time Zone : CST

Delivery: Friday evening online only and Saturday hybrid both ZOOM and in person Register : Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy saskatoonschoolof discipleship@gmail.com / 306-370 - 8378

Course : Introduction to the New Testament I and II (ESC) School: Saskatoon School of Discipleship, S.O.D.: Core Subject

Time : TENTATIVE DATES Friday, Nov. 3, 7 to 9 p.m. ONLINE ONLY, LOCATION TBA; and Sat. Nov. 4, 2023 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ONLINE and ONSITE Friday, Nov. 17, 7 to 9 p.m. ONLINE ONLY, and Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ONLINE and ONSITE

Time Zone : CST

By Jim Melville

REGINA

— On May 4, family and friends filled St. Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the life of Thomas (Tom) Virgil Hannan.

Tom, the youngest of four sons, was born on July 16, 1922 and died in Regina on April 25, 2023. For more than 75 years, Tom was a faithful member of St. Paul’s, joining the parish upon his return from military service in 1946.

Over his years at St. Paul’s, he served on several committees, sang in the choir, assisted with communion and volunteered his time to many projects and cathedral outreach activities.

As noted in Dean Mike Sinclair’s homily, Tom quietly and unassumingly went about his life. He was always ready to help, always provided a kind encouraging word and remembered and recognized significant life events in the huge circle of friends he acquired and nurtured over his 100 years.

He was a warm, loving soul who quietly served his church and the wider community with care and compassion.

St. Paul’s will be a different place without Tom’s presence, but the lessons and life examples he left with the church will live on. Thank you, Tom, for all you did. The torch has been passed and accepted.

Time : Wednesday, June 14, 2023 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In

Time : Part 1: Friday evening and Saturday couplets, Friday evening, Sept. 8, 7 to 9 p.m. ONLINE only, Saturday, Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ONLINE and IN PERSON. Part 2: Friday evening,

Delivery: Hybrid using an STU tech classroom and Zoom Register : Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy saskatoon schoolofdiscipleship@ gmail.com / 306-370- 8378 These programs are part of the WEstern Educational Collaborative Anglican Network (WECAN.

Do you know someone who is being ordained or someone celebrating an ordination anniversary?

Give them a Clergy Bear with surplice and stole in a colour of your choice.

www.anglicanfoundation.org

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Tom Hannan was active in St. Paul’s Cathedral for more than 75 years. Photo contributed

"Let us rely upon the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to God’s own purpose and grace.” - 1 Tim. 1:9

Romantic comedy 'At Last' delights audience at cathedral

By Mary Wallace

REGINA — At Last, a play in two acts, was performed to enthusiastic audiences at St. Paul’s Cathedral on May 12 and 13.

Cast and crew made up of members and friends from St. Paul’s delighted audiences with this romantic comedy

written by Jock and Emily Warriner from Winnipeg and directed by Bob Nicholls and Jean Taylor, Regina.

Alphonsine Poulet, affectionately known as Chicken, runs the marina and post office at the lake and does her best to capture the heart of Jack, a man who has lived at the

lake his whole life.

After 40 years, his first love, Ali, a fashion editor, returned from the big city and the audience watched as assumptions, deceit and events unravelled to see if the couple would reignite their summer romance at last Preparations for the play commenced in early

January, with rehearsals for the cast twice a week. A dedicated behind-thescenes crew gathered the required props and prepared the backdrop for the sanctuary of the cathedral.

The “St. Paul’s Players,” as this group is affectionately known, is considering two other

events this year, one in September and a Christmas play in midDecember.

Thanks to authors, directors, cast, crew, supporters and audiences. At Last was a successful fundraiser for St. Paul’s and an excellent community building event for the parish.

Four generations prepare youngest for baptism

By Deacon Arleen Champion

MOOSE JAW (Qu’A) — A four-year-old wants to be baptized and wants greatgrandma there. Greatgrandma resides in a care home and can no longer be transported to the church. What do you do?

Pack up the font and ewer in your van, invite staff and residents of the care home, make cookies to enjoy afterward, head for the care home and hold the service in their chapel!

This is how Rev. Deacon Arleen Champion of St. Aidan, Moose Jaw, responded when approached with this situation. She went one step further and did the baptismal preparation in the chapel at Chateau St. Michael care

home as well.

Four generations of baptized women from this family joined to prepare young Harlyn Bossence for baptism: Harlyn’s greatgrandma, Myrna Carter; grandma Pam Speir; mom Noelle Bossence; and sister Carter Bossence.

Staff and residents were excited to host this worship service and heartily joined greatgrandma Myrna and family in promising to do their best to support Harlyn in her life in Christ.

Harlyn was baptized May 14, surrounded and supported by family and the Chateau St. Michael’s family who have watched her grow in her many visits with GG Myrna since her first visit as a newborn four years ago.

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Alphonsine Poulet (Lisa Markesteyn) prepares for another day of gossip and scheming at the marina. After 40 years, Jack (Neil Henneberg) and Ali (Pat Henneberg) renew their romance in a rowboat. Photos by Michael Melville Four generations of Harlyn Bossence’s family after her baptism. From left, Carter Bossence, Myrna Carter, Harlyn Bossence sitting with Myrna, Noelle Bossence and Pam Speir, in the care home chapel. Photo by Deacon Arleen Champion

Garden gathering at Outlook

Many shoppers came to the Garden Gathering on May 10 for bedding plants, house plants, and home baking. Photos by Rev. Susan Anholt

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Lauren Featherby displays houseplants for sale at the Garden Gathering hosted by St. Mark, Outlook.

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Dioceses re-start talks on sharing resources, possible mergers

Bishop Michael Hawkins' farewell service a mix of joy, sadness

Saskatoon receives new canons

Working together makes churches healthier and complete

dioceses discuss the future, call for prayer and discernment

'I come not to be served but to serve': King Charles III Cathedral service commemorates coronation

D I O C E S E O F S A S K A T

Announcements for May 2023

Saskatoon's first post-pandemic synod a busy one

Nine volunteers receive Order of Saskatchewan medal

Enviro-award recognizes Immanuel parish's education work

22nd annual joint ecumenical convocation held in Saskatoon

Turtleford service celebrates confirmations and shared ministry

Annual ACW retreat being held at Camp Okema in mid-June

Big, big cheque given for refugee program

Letters to the Editor

Readers offer perspectives on column about MAID

Create your legacy

Forum focuses on women and food security in Africa

Five priests honoured for long service to church

A new sign for Borden

... Bishop Hawkins was a voice of peace in ACoC

A look back at Bishop Michael Hawkins'

Hawkins' time in Saskatchewan

Christine Burton ordained deacon at Immanuel, Regina

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E S E O F Q U ’ A P P E L L E

Diocese appoints new PWRDF rep

... Ordination

New canons help Saskatoon with Maundy service

Feeling the Holy Spirit

Recommended summer reading is the all-time best seller: The Bible

Romance, gardening, mystery, royalty, sex, angels and demons, heroes and villians, and more

Obituary Saying 'au revoir' to Deacon Michael Jackson

Training set for ESC-WECAN mentors and instructors

Mentor role

Instructor role

Celebrating 99 year of life

Archbishop installed as new primate of Episcopal Church of Jerusalem & Middle East

Refugee supper a celebration and farewell

Three colleges meet together to plan future

in Faith

Stewards of God's abundance

Gift ideas for grads

More Jubilee medal recipients announced

Obituary

Tom Hannan a quiet man who was always ready to help others

Western Canadian Licentiate in Theology program offering summer and fall programs

FALL SCHEDULE

Romantic comedy 'At Last' delights audience at cathedral

Four generations prepare youngest for baptism

Garden gathering at Outlook