January 2006
New Bishop for the Diocese of Qu’Appelle
front row: Vicki, Sheba the dog, Asha, Kyla. back row: Bishop-elect Greg, Jeremy
REGINA - Electors in the diocese of Qu'Appelle, meeting on November 12 at St. Paul's Cathedral, chose Dean Greg Kerr-Wilson, rector of All Saints Cathedral and dean of the Diocese of Edmonton, as their 11th bishop. He was elected on the third ballot. Five persons stood for election: Dean Peter Armstrong, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; Archdeacon Helena Rose Houldcroft, Qu'Appelle; Dean Robin Walker, Brandon, Dean James Merrett, Qu'Appelle; the Reverend Cheryl Toth, Qu'Appelle and Dean Kerr-Wilson. There were 148 electors voting. Archbishop John Clarke, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's
Land, chaired the election. Since 1998 Kerr-Wilson has served as rector of All Saints' Cathedral and Dean of the Diocese of Edmonton. During that time he also served as chief examining chaplain for the Diocese of Edmonton, responsible for advising the bishop on vocations to ordained ministry. From June 2004 to January 2005 he was commissary for the bishop, responsible for overseeing the diocese while the bishop was away on sick leave. Other activities of Mr. Kerr-Wilson include his interest in liturgy. One area of this interest is his connection to Liturgy Canada (previously The Hoskin Group). Here he was a founding member and for
five years was managing editor. At present he is a regional editor. Liturgy Canada is an independent organization committed to the renewal of the life of the church in worship and mission. The group publishes a quarterly publication and has published several books such as Let Us Give Thanks: A presider's manual for the BAS eucharist, which Kerr-Wilson coauthored. As well, in 1994 he served as chair of the liturgy planning committee for the Archbishop of Canterbury's visit. Kerr-Wilson has worked with youth including serving for many years as councilor and chaplain to Base Camp, the Diocese of Edmonton's camp for junior high teens.
He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of British Columbia and in 1989 was awarded the Master of Divinity cum laude from Nashotah House, a seminary of the Episcopal Church, Wisconsin, USA. which included a year at Trinity College, Toronto. He served as assistant curate, St. Paul's Bloor Street, Toronto, 1989-1991 and incumbent at the Church of the Holy Family, Brampton, Ontario, 1991-1998. Mr. Kerr-Wilson is married to Vicki and has three children: Jeremy, 16, Asha, 13 and Kyla, 11.
Walking in someone else's shoes: using empathy to heal conflict By Penny McKinlay SASKATOON - Over 80 people gathered at Mount Royal Mennonite Church on November 15 to participate in a restorative justice workshop organized by the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. Workshop sessions included Bullying, the Restorative Circles Initiative, Victims of Crime and a New Start for Young Offenders. Mary Rose Boyer, a teacher
and consultant, gave the keynote address. Mary Rose says that she did not find it hard to develop empathy. As the oldest of nine children, she learned to be sensitive to what could hurt her siblings and this initiated a highly-developed sense of responsibility to young people. However, it took her many years to find a process that would allow her to help someone in crisis to help themselves.
The Circle of Courage, a child-rearing philosophy based on First Nations practices, provided Ms. Boyer with a process. Circle of Courage believes that human beings have four basic needs. The first is mastery - to be really good at something and to use our talents. The second is the need to belong; the third to give back to our community; and the fourth is a need to grow towards independence. Destructive
behaviour is a result of these needs not being met. Ms. Boyer emphasized how resilient children are, even in difficult environments. An encounter with one positive adult, even for a very brief time, can help lead them forward. “It's a scary responsibility as you realize you are being watched all the time ... (Please see Empathy on p. 3)
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Bishop’s Message - Seeing the Annual Parish Meeting as an opportunity By the Rt. Rev’d Rodney Andrews "It is time for the Annual Parish Meeting." "Please get your books audited and your reports prepared." Do you hear this at your church? Many of you are setting the date for Annual Meetings and sitting down to write reports. Treasurers are preparing financial records for an audit by an independent person, and they are mailing out annual receipts for donations. What happens at the Annual Meeting in your parish? Another boring meeting? More arm-twisting to get the positions filled? Could we make the meeting more interesting? It would be fun if someone could walk around the parish with a video camera and make a home movie of what is happening. The video might replace written reports. Pages crammed full of single spaced, written text are not too exciting in the age of the 30-second TV commercial. A friend says "Reports at church meetings are like sermons and love letters: never totally adequate for the job." I served a parish where people changed the style of reporting. They decided to dramatize the story of each parish organization rather than spending days typing
reports to staple into a booklet. The choir sang the words to their report in Anglican plainsong. ". . . and in December we sang carols in the snow." The Sunday School children presented a play portraying what they had learned. The mens group came in carrying a frying pan and kitchen tools. They sang (Barbershop style) about monthly breakfasts, Shrove Tuesday pancakes and the summer BBQ. The youth group “rapped” their report. People enjoyed it. "This was the best Annual Meeting yet." Here are a few suggestions for your meeting this year. Spend 45 minutes talking about future directions. What are our parish goals? What do we need to do to achieve those goals? If each parish decided to increase their membership by 5%, then went out and invited new people to come, God would be pleased. Talk about the place of children and young people in your parish. Do you have a Sunday School? Is there an active Christian youth group in your community? When was the last time a class was prepared for Confirmation?
Editorial - Welcoming the unexpected By Penny McKinlay There are times in all our lives when we are frightened and lonely, when we fear for the future and doubt our ability to carry on. Our fears may be personal - an aging parent, a sick child - or global - violence in our community, the AIDS epidemic in Africa. We are afraid of the unknown lurking on the horizon, afraid that we will not be able to meet the challenges that lie ahead. A quote (source unknown) states that “When you come to the edge of all you've known and are about to step into darkness, one of two things will happen. Either there will be something solid for you to stand on or you will be taught to fly.” As the quote points out, we must act with hope and welcome the unexpected. When I moved back to Saskatoon two years ago, I was fearful and depressed when I didn't immediately find full-time work. Instead, I found freelance work and became a journalist. Nowadays, I am delighted by the variety in my work and not sure I would even want a single fulltime job. My fears were unnecessary.
Our task is to carry out our daily tasks with hope and love and to be assured that our actions, no matter how small, can make a difference. And we are not alone, for Jesus said “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
My duty towards my Neighbour, is to love him as myself, and to do to all men, as I would they should do unto me. BCP Catechism
Plan some training sessions for the newly elected churchwardens and vestry. We often assume people know what to do when they take on a new role. It is not fair to ask people to do something without giving them the tools to do it. The retiring officers could explain their roles to the new officers. Training might be organized on a Deanery basis. I hope you have good Annual Meetings this year. We have challenges but we also have opportunities. Here is a prayer you might say as you approach the Annual Meeting in your parish: "May God guide us to see what we can do, and may God give us the will to do it. Amen." + Rodney - Bishop of Saskatoon
The Church building - an offering to God By the Rev’d Richard Hetke Matthew 26:7 A woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table. 8 And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9 For this could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor.” 10 But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to me." (ESV) Quite a few years ago, I remember a friend panicking because he had waited until the very last minute to buy his girlfriend a present for Valentine's Day. He literally waited until the last possible minute - closing time on Valentine's Day at the local flower store. Desperately he banged on the glass door asking the owner to reopen the shop. Reluctantly they reopened, and the flower shop owner managed to scrounge together nineteen half-dead white roses. His girlfriend, my sister, was understandably upset when she opened the wrapped flowers only to have about 40 dead rosepetals dump out on the floor in front of her. Why was she upset? It was because my friend, her boyfriend, was careless and sloppy on a special day. To my sister, this carelessness symbolized a lack of love. The carelessness did indeed point to something larger, and it wasn't long before their high school romance had ended. Of course there is more to any relationship than flowers ... but my friend's half-dead roses did show a lack of care and a lack of love. So what does all of this have to do with “The Church building - an offering to God”? The roses were supposed to be an offering of love. In a similar sense, our church buildings are an offering of love to our God. Not that they need to look like
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The Rev’d Richard Hetke appears here with his wife Sharon and newly born Marie Margaret. Fr. Richard is rector of St. John’s Nipawin and All Saints, White Fox in the Diocese of Saskatchewan. Photo - Bp. Burton
St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, but they should be the best we have to offer in our community. The state of our building does say something (not everything, mind you) about our love for God. Again, no one is asking for a cathedral, but simply the best we have to offer in our town. Whether our building is humble or grand, how we care for it is a testament to our love for our Lord. In this we should regularly ask ourselves such questions as 1. Does the building look at least as nice as our houses? 2. Are the pictures and wallhangings inside at least as nice as those we would hang in our homes? 3. Is the altar linen at least as nice as something we would spread on our dining room table? 4. Are the toys in the church nursery at least as nice as those we would give to our own children/grandchildren 5. Is the rug in our nave/sanctuary at least as nice as the one in our living room? ... (Please see Building on p.3 )
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Letter to the Editor Dear Saskatchewan Anglican, My husband Cyril Lacey and I felt joy when we read that the Rev’d Arthur Anderson of Lumsden, Saskatchewan, who is aboriginal, attended the Gordon Residential School in Punichy, Saskatchewan. Of it he said, “I would love a balanced story (about the schools).” He added, “I would love to put my arms around the Rev’d Norman Pilcher, a gentle individual who loved us all.” We always felt there were good schools, too, that not all were bad. I ask the question: Where would the aboriginal people be today if the Residential Schools had not been established? Some time ago I read a missionary’s story. He had been in the north at the turn of the last century. While there he established a school for the native children in the area. Enrollment was great but as time went by attendance was sporadic. He visited the
From Peru to Canada - Prayer and our Mission
parents and tried to convince them that the children had to attend school regularly just as they attended their traplines. He was not successful. Attendance did not improve and so in time he had to close his school. The government created the Residential Schools to insure that the native children had an education. The terms were severe ... which was often the way of life back then. In the schools, some took advantage of their position. About this time, the government passed a law that all children in Canada, from ages 6 to 14, or up to Grade 8 (whichever came first) had to attend school. This law was enforced by Truant Officers because again there were parents who did not believe that education was necessary. It is wonderful to see the action against abuse in schools taking place now. As a child who suffered it, I know it leaves its mark. Yours truly, Velma Campbell
Strategizing in the Spirit By the Reverend Ian Nestgaard-Paul YORKTON - On November 4 and 5 the Saskatchewan Synod of the ELCIC convened an Area Strategy Meeting at the Comfort Inn in Yorkton. The area in question was bounded by Highway 6 to the west, Highway 1 to the south, the Manitoba border on the east and Highway 5 (including Preeceville) to the North. The purpose of the meeting was to gather together the Lutheran, Anglican and United Church parishes from that area and discuss what God's vision for this part of Saskatchewan might look like. Friday evening 66 participants gathered : 32 Lutherans, 26 Anglicans
(from Canora, Churchbridge, Indian Head, Kamsack, Moosomin, Regina, Rocanville, Saltcoats, Whitewood and Yorkton) and 8 United Church people. The Reverend Roger Haugen, assistant to the Bishop of the Saskatchewan synod, led the gathering and encouraged all to share their experiences, hopes and dreams. Those present came with an open heart and a willingness to seek the leading of the Spirit. The energy of the Spirit was alive and vibrant as situations were shared and possibilities were discussed for closer ties. Pastor Roger Haugen lead the sessions with grace, ease and skill.
Diocese of Saskatoon updates SASKATOON - The Diocese of Saskatoon held a celebration of new ministry for the Reverend Jonathan Hoskin in St. John's Church, Unity Central Parish, on November 23. A celebration of new ministry was also held for the Reverend Ann Marie Nicklin and St. Paul's Church, Biggar on December 8.
The diocese is pleased to welcome the Reverend Debbie Ramage as Honorary Assistant at St. Matthew's Church (Sutherland) Saskatoon. The Reverend Joe Ponic's appointment as Hospital Chaplain has been extended to May 31, 2007.
(Empathy - cont’d from p.1) and can have an impact, good or bad, on the children you meet,” explains Ms. Boyer. Gertie Paul is interested in creating harmony with Aboriginal communities. She believes that it is a very basic part of human nature to want to belong, to be part of something and to give back to other people. “It's in people's nature to be a giver, not always a taker,” Gertie explains. A group of young people in the Youth Care Worker program at SIAST would agree. The students are preparing for work with troubled youth in residential homes, schools and community programs. Megan is in the program because she believes it is something God told her to do. “God has
given me a gift to work with that age group,” she says. Chris Jacobson says that students know this isn't a high-paying career and they are in the field for personal satisfaction. “It gives me hope that we can make a difference because we're doing it because we care,” he says. Mary Rose Boyer believes it would be wonderful if we could help everyone solve their problems, but we can't. But you can start from where you are and do what you can within your own area of responsibility. And Mary Rose is hopeful about the future. As she explains, “There are lots of good people out there who are sensitive to the issues and have good solutions and are working hard to implement them.”
The Rev’d Garth Neel sings a praise song in Spanish at the AFP/Lay Readers’ Conference. Photo - Bp. Burton
The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Joins with The Lay Readers Association By the Rev’d Tracey Lloyd-Smith PRINCE ALBERT- It was a happy union for the two and it took place at St. Alban's Cathedral on Saturday Nov. 26. The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer joined together with the Lay Readers’ Association of the diocese - to host a oneday conference with guest speaker and former missionary to Peru, The Rev. Garth Neel of Hudson Bay and Arborfield. Mr. Neel gave two fine “key-note” talks, taking us through his journey to Peru with his wife and four children, to the mission of San Mateo in Lurigancho, a borough of Lima. The cultural differences are huge between Canada and Peru, yet the mission we have here is not that different at all. “The one thing I want you to take away from the talks today is : pray for the growth of God's word, the conversion of people who don't yet know Jesus.” Mr. Neel confided: “What I was sent to do (in Peru), I could not do! It sounds like a recipe for frustration. But I learned that our mission only comes from God. It is all God's work, to bring people to faith and new birth. I would treat the people of Lurigancho as if they were God's delight
and my brothers and sisters in Christ. And actually, once I realized that it is all up to God, it was a very freeing thing...knowing that it is God's work to change hearts.” Garth also challenged his listeners to restudy St. Paul's letter to the Galatians. “Each one of us here should be able to define justification as well as sanctification, and know clearly what we are talking about with those two words.” Garth encouraged us not to forget Paul's teaching, how it was he who planted and Apollos watered but it was God who gave the increase. And he left us with a job: “Pray for your preachers, pray for them while they preach that the word of God would grow among the congregation. Many of the Lay Readers and leaders of our diocese were very touched and uplifted by his message. Dr. David Smith, warden of the Lay Readers thanking Garth afterwards commented : “When a guest speaker not only moves us to thank them but ALSO to give thanks to God for what He has done for us in Jesus Christ, we know they gave a very fine address!”
(Building - cont’d from p.2) This should be part of a regular check-list for vestries and annual meetings. If our building meets the criteria, that is great! If not, we need to ask ourselves why. Is it reflective somewhere of a lack of love for our Lord? Or might it be, like the husband or wife who has begun to take the other for granted, a need to rekindle our devotion? Again, it is certainly true that you cannot buy love. Nevertheless, our neglect of God's house can sometimes be an indicator that we are taking Him for granted. This is not to support extravagance or wastefulness, but rather to point out that the way we use our resources can sometimes be a good indicator of our priorities. We provide shelter and care for our families out of love. We care for our homes out of love for the occupants. Should not the same devotion go into our spending for God? Whether it be the quality of our building or the quality of our ministry, our giving may indeed be a reflection of our love for our Lord.
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St. Paul’s / Holy Trinity in Ernford deconsecrated
Baptism in Ogema
Front row: Arlene Champion, Audrey McInnis (behind Arlene) Olive Bell, Slug Gin, Elaine Gin, Betty Lindquist Second row: Cliff Bell, Terri-Lynn Schmit, Lorne Lindquist, Linda Harding, Audrey Eastham (behind Slug Gin), Lillian Harding, Paula Zulkoskey, Brian Zulkoskey, Anna-Beth Zulkoskey, Third row: Lionel Neubauer, Archdeacon Rob Hardwick, Adam Zulkoskey by Lillian Harding ERNFOLD (QuA) - On Sunday October 9, 2005, Archdeacon Rob Hardwick, assisted by Lionel Neubauer, held a service of deconsecration at St. Paul/Holy Trinity in Ernfold. Elaine Gin (nee Masson), an original member of the congregation, was present. According to the Ernfold History, published by Ernfold Senior Citizen Association Branch 79, Ernfold, St. Paul's Anglican Mission was formed in 1925 at a meeting under the chairmanship of Mr. L. Bannister, student minister. The first services were held in the Sample Room of the Leland Hotel in Ernfold. After the hotel was sold and dismantled, services were held in two different grocery stores. Through the efforts of Cannon Jeary, St. Paul's congregation purchased and moved a church building from Mortlach to Ernfold. Two sisters in England made contributions to the church in memory of their brother who was killed in World War I. The sisters requested that it be called Jesmond. Later, the church in Chaplin closed and joined the congregation in Ernfold. The church then became known as St. Paul/Holy Trinity. St. Paul's was the last church to close in Ernfold. At the deconsecration service the Eucharist was celebrated from the Book of Common Prayer with harvest hymns. It was a moving moment and sad to see the end of an era. Following the service a time of fellowship was held in the community hall across the way.
Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Psalm 4:7 BCP
front row: Danika Lou Soltys. 2nd row: Christian Michael Horner, Mason Adam Scott back row: Kelli Dawn Machdanz, baby Chloe Dawn Horner, the Reverend Isabella Frank
OGEMA (QuA) - Three generations participated in the baptism on September 4 at Holy Trinity Church. Mrs. Muriel Horner, grandmother and great grandmother of the five newly baptized participated by reading the scriptures. Her granddaughter, Kelli and her great grandchildren Chloe, Christian, Mason and Danika received the sacrament of Holy Baptism. The Reverend
Isabella Frank officiated at the service. Each baptismal candidate assisted in the service by pouring water into the baptismal font before the blessing of the water. The candidates each received a baptismal candle and a certificate as the congregation showed their joy by welcoming them into the family of the Christian faith.
Five congregations gather for worship By the Reverend Ian NestgaardPaul WHITEWOOD (QuA) - October 23 marked the third time the Cross & Spire Parish (Redeemer Lutheran, Esterhazy; New Stockholm Lutheran, Stockholm) and the ALEC, Anglican Lutheran Ecumenical Community, (St. Mary the Virgin Anglican, Whitewood; St. John's Lutheran, New Finland; St. John's Lutheran, Wapella) gathered together to celebrate the Eucharist and share a time of feasting and fellowship. The five-congregation event was hosted, for the first time, bySt. Mary's in Whitewood and the 152 people who attended enjoyed themselves immensely. For 45 minutes prior to the service a group of eight musi l to r: Marion Nestegard (keyboard), St. Mark's Lutheran, Regina; Carl Denet (violin), St. John's Lutheran , New Finland; Dennis Nestegard (alto saxophone), St. Mark's Lutheran, Regina; Edna Paulsen (keyboard), New Stockholm Lutheran, Stockholm; Bronwyn Nestegaard Paul (trumpet), St. Mary the Virgin Anglican, Whitewood; Herb Meyer (Accordion), Redeemer Lutheran, Esterhazy; Len Forster (guitar), Redeemer Lutheran, Esterhazy (barely seen behind Dennis and Bronwyn) Orville Paulsen (trumpet - back to camera), New Stockholm Lutheran, Stockholm. Photo - Pastor Ian Nestegaard-Paul.
cians from all congregations played a broad selection of familiar hymns and gospel songs. This was especially notable since they had never all played together before. Pastor Ian Nestegaard Paul, pastor of ALEC, presided at the Eucharist while his wife, Pastor Brenda Nestegaard Paul, Pastor of the Cross & Spire parish, gave the sermon and assisted at communion. The variety of dishes at the pot-luck lunch following service was delightful and very tasty. While seating was a little crowded at lunch nobody seemed to mind and all agreed it was a nice problem to have. Everyone is looking forward to the next five-congregation worship service in May 2006.
Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better.
Samuel Johnson
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Bishop’s School for Choristers in Regina
A portrait of Gwen Crane
Photo: Phil Berg
REGINA - The 43rd Bishop's School for Choristers took place August 22-28. Eighteen choristers enjoyed a week of music and friendship at All Saints Church. The choristers learned a repertoire of excellent choral music under the direction of Dr. Bev Tillman and accompanist Sandra Kerr. Choir School Chaplain Reverend Joyce Hilton led in Chaplain's hour, and morning and afternoon prayers. Choristers were supervised by program director Jim Rennie and recreation directors Kayla Fellner and Rachel Proud.
Residents at Qu'Appelle House were treated to a performance by the Choristers during choir school week. The Choristers performed admirably as guest choir at St. Paul's Cathedral for the August 28 Sunday service. The Bishop's School for Choristers Final Service for 2005 was held at St. James, Regina. The Bishop's School for Choristers would like to acknowledge Ed Wayling who was the choir school's photographer for many years and who passed away recently.
St. John's Columbarium opens a new room
Bishop Rodney Andrews blessed the new room in the Columbarium on Sunday, November 13, 2005. Joining him in this photograph are Kate Gibbings, Executive Director, and Norm McInnis, a member of the board of management. Photo - Penny McKinlay
By Penny McKinlay SASKATOON - The Columbarium at St. John's Cathedral is the only indoor facility in Saskatoon and provides a secure, peaceful alternative to outdoor cemeteries. The Chapel of the Good Shepherd provides a quiet space for visitors and for small memorial services. The Columbarium also organizes four nondenominational memorial services at Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day for families who have loved ones here. The Columbarium opened in 1997 with one room housing approximately 500 niches. Kate Gibbings, Executive Director of the Columbarium, explains that 80% of this room is now sold so they have expanded with an additional room that
will eventually hold 168 niches. “They excavated the entire length of the Cathedral,” Ms. Gibbings explains, “so when the Columbarium is completed, there will be 6,000 niches.” She anticipates that this will be a 50-year project. The Columbarium offers a choice between glass-fronted and closed niches. There are also larger, family niches. The Columbarium has recently added a handcrafted, hardwood Tree of Life in the foyer. People who have family members buried far away and people who scatter cremains can place a leaf on the tree to commemorate their loved ones. The Columbarium is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday and by appointment. For more information, call Kate Gibbings, Executive Director, at 343-5323.
Carole Pollon, Gwen
By Carole A. Pollon Gwendolyn Lucy (O'Soup) Crane was born on the Key First Nation on August 12, 1930. A lifetime member of the Anglican Church, she rose to prominence in diocesan native affairs as well as nationally, with the Anglican Council for Indigenous People (ACIP). She had great affection for St. Andrew's Church, Key Reserve, and devoted herself to the care and preservation of this second-oldest Anglican church in Saskatchewan. She showed her determination and capacity for hard work when she was elected the first woman chief in Canada at the age of 24 years. She raised a family of nine children, having lost one young child tragically. Gwen taught her family the importance of hard work and education, seeing many of them graduate from universities and colleges. Though she suffered many setbacks and obstacles during her life, enduring physical hardships and racial and gender discrimination, she only asked to be treated fairly. “Work with us”,
she said, “Not above us and not below us, but with us.” Gwen was a fanatical sports fan, often cheering for “the underdog” in whatever game of football, hockey or baseball she was watching or attending. In recent years, she was well known at local hockey areas or football fields where she enthusiastically encouraged her greatgrandson, Devon O'Soup, to greater achievements. Gwen's broad smile and humorous story-telling have left a lasting memory with those who knew her. But when the smile faded and the hurt showed, she left a deep sense of the courage and integrity that had always risen within her as she faced her trials. Her Christian faith and trust in the God, her sense of duty and justice, her generous and forgiving nature and her love for people all combined to make Gwen the remarkable person she was. Gwen Crane passed away August 10, 2005, signaling the end of an era. I am proud to have been her friend.
Abundant wildlife and magnificent skies Jackfish Lake video fundraiser By Valerie Holowach MEOTA (Sktn) - The United Anglican Church in Meota, part of the Turtle River shared United and Anglican Parish, is celebrating the wonder and beauty of our part of the world - as well as fundraising for our churches. Two talented videographers, members of our congregation, have filmed, edited and set to music a two-hour highlight of our area, which is on the shore of Jackfish Lake in west central Saskatchewan. Birds, bugs and animals are captured on film in activities rarely seen. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the lake are there to enjoy as well.
Make thy way plain before my face.
The film, titled “Jackfish Lake . . . Naturally”, is part of our “Raise the Roof” project to pay for needed repairs to the roofs of our two small churches. St Mary's Anglican Church, built in 1912, is an official historic site and hosts regular services in the summer. The United Church, built in 1927, is in active use all year long. The film is available on VHS or DVD for $20.00. For more information or to order your copy of “Jackfish Lake . . . Naturally”, please contact: Valerie Holowach, Board Secretary, Box 156, Meota, Saskatchewan S0M 1X0 306 8922112.
Psalm 5:8 BCP
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Upcoming Events - Qu’Appelle
Health in body, mind and spirit
January 27 - 29 MERGE, a conference for all youth workers in the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land, which includes Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Qu'Appelle dioceses, will be held at Camp Arnes near Gimli, Manitoba. “It will be a time to network, share experiences, learn about your youth, help you to become more equipped to work with youth but most of all to have a relaxing time.” For more information contact Laura Marie Piotrowicz, (204) 992.4204, Youth@rupertsland.ca.
By Penny McKinlay SASKATOON - The Reverend Dr. David Tyler is a dentist and a university professor. But he is also a deacon in the Church of Christ and an associate minister at St. John's Cathedral. It seems like a significant leap from examining people's teeth to examining their souls, and yet Dave doesn't see it that way for both are people professions. In his 14 years of running a dental practice, Dave developed tremendous friendships with staff and patients. Several generations of families shared their life walk with him and there were pastoral moments. Dave is now encouraging his students to listen to their patients because if you don't listen, you can't understand. There are some changes. For many years, Dave has done precise, demanding work in the care of patients. The ministry “is a new and exciting phase, to step back and no longer do anything for anyone directly, but to walk alongside them, be with them through their ups and downs in life and share a time of prayer with them. It will be a very different focus and I look forward to this very much,” explains Dave as he anticipates his
A spiritual inheritance
The Venerable Derek Hoskin preached the sermon at the ordination as priest of the Reverend Jonathan Hoskin. Jonathan's father, the Venerable Andrew Hoskin, Archdeacon of Thunder Bay, Photo - Penny McKinlay also assisted.
By Penny McKinlay SASKATOON - This is a year of new beginnings for the Reverend Jonathan Hoskin who was ordained a priest on November 1, 2005 and celebrated his new ministry in Unity Central Parish on November 23. A recent graduate from Wycliffe College in Toronto, Jonathan has embarked on his first year of marriage in a new community with his first parish as an ordained priest. However, Jonathan has many resources to help him maintain a sure footing as he explores the new paths that God has prepared for him. Jonathan is the son, nephew and grandson of Anglican priests. He believes that there is a spiritual inheritance passed down from parents to children and that God honours from one generation to the next. “God has used the spiritual inheritance in my life to help form me for the purpose He had for my life, to call me into the ministry,” explains Jonathan. Jonathan says that his main challenge, as a young person just getting started in the priesthood, is that he has less life experience which makes it harder for him to relate to some people. However, it's an advantage when it comes to playing sports with the youth group! And Jonathan appreciates the fact that people give him some extra leeway and don't expect him to have it all perfect. Jonathan grew up in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. He was a founding member of the
Calgary Diocesan Youth Committee which looked after the planning and financing of all the youth work in the diocese. He continued to be involved in church youth groups when his family moved to Thunder Bay. Jonathan has been particularly active in leading summer camps as well as youth weekends. Jonathan studied music and philosophy at Lakehead University and then received a Master's of Divinity from Wycliffe College. His love of music (keyboard, voice and guitar) led him to join a church band. Through Wycliffe College, Jonathan participated in three parish missions which provided him with valuable organizational skills as well as a better understanding of good ways to present the gospel to unchurched people. Jonathan also served three summer internships - two in Sudbury and one in Sault Ste. Marie. Jonathan is now serving as priest in Unity Central Parish. This is a three-point parish with weekly services in Unity and Cut Knife and biweekly services in Wilkie. Jonathan has started an ecumenical community youth group in Unity which brings in youth from the other two communities as well. The Reverend Jonathan Hoskin brings many gifts to the Diocese - sincerity, solid Christian conviction and youthful enthusiasm. He is a welcome addition to our church family.
Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. G.K.Chesterton
The Reverend Dr. David Tyler, shown here with his wife Mary, was ordained a deacon at St. John's Cathedral on November 1, 2005. Dave wishes to thank his wife Mary and his family for “supporting me through some difficult times trying to balance all of the conflicting needs as I studied and did assignments.” Mary Tyler is a parish nurse and shares Dave's passion for helping people to lead healthy lives. Photo - Penny McKinlay
involvement in the life of the Cathedral. Dave will continue his work as a professor in the College of Dentistry and he believes it is important to model a lifestyle to working people and to take evangelism into the workplace. Dave strongly believes that people today have so many problems and they need the leadership of the church. He remembers being astonished at Alpha meetings when people opened up and
shared the most unbelievable things - because they had found a safe place to say what was on their heart. Dave moved to Saskatoon in the 60's because of Hans Selye's work on stress. After years of working and caring for people, Dave realizes that the church is the completion piece to helping people find health in body, mind and spirit and he is eager to make Christianity known in the world.
A visitor from the Diocese of Lichfield By Doris Shaheen REGINA - Mr. Neil Bradley from the Diocese of Lichfield, companion diocese to Qu'Appelle, and Mrs. Tanya Condo, Diocesan Financial Stewardship Office visited the parish of Swift Current recently. Mr. Bradley is making a series of parish visits in Canada and Germany, researching how churches deal with the issues of stewardship and money to finance their vision. At a business lunch Archdeacon Rob Hardwick and five members of the parish who had been involved in the last funding campaign told Mr. Bradley of three campaigns which had failed to have the desired result and of the last one which had been very successful. Members spoke briefly of the roles they had played with emphasis being given to the power of prayer: prayer before, during and after the campaign. Swift Current's prayers were answered. Not only were they able to meet their own needs, they were in a position to donate $1,000 to the diocesan financial stewardship office to be used to help parishes struggling with
l to r: Tanya Condo, Neil Bradley
funding campaigns; a video projector and lap top computer to synod office; $1,365 to the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad; $3,500 to the neighbouring parish of Shaunavon/Gull Lake and $3,500 to PWRDF. Before leaving for Moose Jaw, the visitors were taken to the Saskatchewan Landing and
then on the back roads to see St. John's Community Church in Pennant. It is hoped the information gathered by Mr. Bradley will aid others who are struggling to raise money for their church's vision or perhaps in some cases their church's survival.
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Supper at St. Giles
By Betty Ribling ESTEVAN (QuA) - On Sunday, September 25 St. Giles Church held their Annual Fowl Supper. Once again it was a huge success with 402 people served at the table and 158 meals taken out. The congregation worked very hard to keep up their reputation of having a delicious meal. A great deal of fun was had by all. This is an example of how wonderful things can happen when many people work together for the glory of God.
St. Andrew and St. Peter make history
PWRDF Diocesan Network Forum By Ron de la Hey ORILLIA (Ont) - Delegates attending the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF). Diocesan Network Forum held November 3 to 5 at Geneva Park, Orillia, Ontario were introduced to “Enough for All” resources, focusing on access to clean water. The forum was held in conjunction with the annual general meeting of the PWRDF. Among those attending were: Klaus Gruber, Diocese of Saskatoon Refugee Coordinator and vice president of PWRDF; Quenton Little, PWRDF Coordinator for the Diocese of Saskatoon and a member of the PWRDF Board; Violet Goodfellow, PWRDF Coordinator for the Diocese of Saskatchewan and Ron de la Hey, PWRDF Coordinator for the Diocese of Qu'Appelle. In addition to learning about access to clean water issues, delegates were updated on PWRDF's HIV/AIDS initiative, Partnership for Life. They learned that the fund has reached $300,000 on the way to its $1 million goal. New resources available for promotion and fund raising are Stop AIDS bracelets and Hearts for Life pins. Among the resources available for the water access focus are posters, place mats, bulletin covers, children's activity books and a worship service. PWRDF produced these resources in cooperation with the United and Presbyterian churches.
With the “Enough for All” resources PWRDF is coordinating its focus with KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives' current education and action campaign, Water: a Sacred Gift. PWRDF is a sponsoring member of KAIROS along with the Anglican Church of Canada and nine other churches and church agencies. A number of PWRDF activists had the opportunity to be introduced to the KAIROS campaign and resources earlier this fall when they attended the regional KAIROS Prairies North meeting held at Queen's House in Saskatoon. The Prairies North region of KAIROS is made up of Saskatchewan, Alberta and the North West Territories. Attending the meeting for PWRDF were Linda Kort of the Diocese of Qu'Appelle, Alison Longson of the Diocese of Calgary and Stephen Hallford of the Diocese of Edmonton. Ron de la Hey from the Diocese of Qu'Appelle also attended as a delegate from the Grenfell KAIROS group. As both PWRDF and KAIROS are focusing on water the KAIROS resources will be most useful at upcoming PWRDF events. For public action this year PWRDF is joining the KAIROS campaign asking the federal government to support publicly or cooperatively controlled water services and oppose the privatization of water services and protect natural sources of water.
A shared future for Battle River
Katie Nicholls reaffirmed her vows at the 100th St. Andrew's Day in St. Andrew's Church, Humboldt. Present were Bishop Rodney Andrews and the Reverend Joanne Beacon.
By Joanne Beacon HUMBOLDT (Sktn) - The Gospel for St. Andrew's Day, from St. Matthew, tells the story of the wonderful day that Andrew and Simon Peter, the brothers Zebedee, upon hearing our Lord's words, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people”, left their nets and followed Jesus. The churches, in bearing the names of the apostles, are meant to continue in pursuit of their holy and apostolic calling. So it was appropriate that the 100th St. Andrew's Day at St. Andrew's Church in Humboldt should welcome two modernday saints, bearing the names of the blessed apostles to bear witness to the ministry of Jesus in our generation and representing churches whose names they bear. The church of St. Andrew's was delighted that Bishop Rodney Andrews and Abbott Peter Novecosky of St. Peter's Abbey were present at our celebration. The scriptures come alive in the presence of the kind of apostolic leadership that is exercised by both of these outstanding Christian leaders. Abbott Peter spoke to us about the historic relationship between the Abbey and St. Andrew's, Humboldt and the common concerns, like
Christian education, that we have shared in the past. He spoke about the parallels in the development of our respective faith communities as we have persevered in following Jesus these past 100 years. At the Ceilidh (party) that evening, we celebrated the achievement in song, poetry and skit. The next day, continuing in this fresh enacting of the gospel, we presented two new disciples who have responded to the ancient call and turned aside to follow Jesus and fish for people. In this context, Bishop Andrews confirmed the baptismal vows of Nicole Hillary Olthuis and reaffirmed the vows of Katie Nichol. We look ahead in joyful anticipation to the bright future of a church that continues to call in the tradition of the apostles and confirm and make real new ministries in this present time. We stand in awe before the mystery of Jesus' call still speaking to this new generation through the Word made flesh, Jesus, in the sacraments, in the Holy Church, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Once again Jesus has spoken to a new generation and said, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”
Members of the newly-created Battle River Parish Council light a candle symbolizing the bonding of St. George's, Battleford and St. Paul's, North Battleford in the new two-point parish. Photo - Kathy Baerg
BATTLEFORDS (Sktn) On Sunday, October 30, 2005 a joint service celebrated the creation of the new two-point parish comprising St. Paul's, North Battleford and St. George's, Battleford. The guest speaker was Archdeacon Terry Wiebe, rector of the three-point parish of Parkland. The Reverend Wiebe cautioned parishioners that a shared parish is hard work as you must remember that (1) no one parish is better than the other, (2) decisions must be made in consultation with the other parish and (3) resources must be shared, including the parish priest. A new name has been chosen for the parish - Battle River Parish. The name suits each community as the river flows
just south of Battleford and is at the foot of the hill on which Government House was built. It was from this point, for about 30 years, that the entire North West Territories was governed. The original settlement was at the foot of the hill, close to the river, but due to severe flooding in the 1880's the town site was moved to the Battleford Flats - which also experienced flooding. Eventually, Battleford found its home above the hills surrounding the flats even though it was now several miles from the Battle River. Across the North Saskatchewan River, North Battleford was founded in May, 1905 with the coming of the railroad, but its name still reflects the origins of the community.
Our help is in the nameof the Lord; Who hath made heaven and earth. BCP - Order of Confirmation
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Upcoming Events - Saskatchewan January 25 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clergy Day with the Bishop of Ontario The Synod Office January 25 7 p.m. Ordination of the Rev. Norbert Haukenfrers Preacher: The Rt. Rev. George Bruce, Bishop of Ontario St. Alban's Cathedral 922-0044 Clergy please note: surplice & red stoles. January 31 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Executive Committee The Synod Office February 5 St. David's Beef Supper For tickets call St. David's Church 764-1310 $10.00 adult and $7.00 children February 22 2 p.m. Saskatchewan Anglican Board of Management February 23 10 a.m. Diocesan Programme Committee April 22, 2006 Diocesan A.C.W. Annual General Meeting St. Alban's Cathedral Speaker: The Rev. Garth Neel
The Zacchaeus Fellowship By Garth Neel - A special presentation was made at the Canadian House of Bishops meeting in October. Members of a group called The Zacchaeus Fellowship spoke to the assembled bishops after having been introduced by their chaplain, the Most Rev'd Terry Buckle. The speakers addressed a topic that was already very familiar to the bishops and, without doubt, is likewise well known to most Canadian Anglicans: the issue of homosexuality. But the speakers addressed it from a rather different point of view. They spoke as men and women who have experienced in their own lives the reality of same-sex attraction. They spoke as men and women who had acted upon those attractions, entering for a time into a lifestyle that included active homosexual relationships. But, they also spoke as men and women who now find themselves transformed and changed, by the grace of God, so that their lifestyle is now radically different. Some of them now live celibate lives. Some of them have entered into heterosexual marriage. They are united in believing that they have been set free from something that is not God's will for anyone. One of the speakers said
like to have their sexual orientation affirmed by the Church is false. Our personal experience here is that there are many in the pews who struggle with same-sex attractions and simply want the Church to walk with them as they seek an alternative to living out the gay lifestyle. Sadly, many such individuals are afraid to speak out, for they are afraid the Church would either affirm them, or condemn them. Traditionally, we have been very lousy, and have come across as very condemning, while more recently, the pendulum has swung too much to the other way, with attempts being made to coax us to embrace same-sex attractions as good and Godgiven. We call such individuals “silent sufferers.”
I am one of the founders of Zacchaeus. And I would like to tell you why I worked to found Zacchaeus. To simply and blanketly assume that all who experience same-sex attractions would
If you are interested in learning more about the ministry of The Zacchaeus Fellowship and their presentation to the House of Bishops, please visit their website at www.zacchaeus.ca
Another said to the bishops I have been celibate now for the past five years and counting. I've participated actively in the Zacchaeus Fellowship since last fall and found in it a community of men and women who understand the joys and trials of holding fast to traditional Christian teaching on homosexuality. I value the group for the fellowship and prayerful support it provides.
Promoting justice work in the church By Basil Pogue In early October the national EcoJustice Committee held a consultation in Winnipeg with representatives of 25 Anglican dioceses and the five Lutheran synods (ELCIC). The purpose was to promote and build better relationships in justice work as well as enhance collaboration among the churches' justice arms including the EcoJustice Committee, the Magnificat Network, KAIROS and PWRDF. The group had little knowledge of the EcoJustice Committee's activities. Composed of 15 members drawn from 13 dioceses and balanced to ensure cultural, gender and geographic representation, its mandate is to pursue the church's commitment to the integrity of God's creation and to challenge attitudes and structures that cause injustice. It works through two task groups (Communication and Justice Camps) and four working groups (Ecology and economics, Peace and non-violence, Indigenous justice, and Canadian social development) with members each serving on
one task and one working group. Justice Camps is an initiative surrounded with great energy. The first, very successful event was held in Manitoba in Summer 2005 and focused on food production. More such events are being planned across the country. Anglicans are engaged in a wide variety of justice activities. Dioceses covering larger population centres with abundant resources are at the forefront of activity. Others are just squeaking by. Types of work range from initiatives in affordable housing, just income levels, HIV/AIDS, global development and hunger ministries, advocacy work for refugees, circles of support and accountability, the Sisters in Spirit campaign to charity-based efforts only. There is no diocesan justice committee in Qu'Appelle. Individuals and some parishes have taken up causes but without coordination. There is an active diocesan PWRDF Committee and work in the area of refugees, COSA, police chaplaincy, and ADR. There are various feeding ministries. There is a certain amount of charity-based work.
However, the justice work is lagging. Canada welcomes refugees but fails to accept their education or training saying they don't meet Canadian standards. Is this justice? Food banking and hunger have become accepted as norms in the past 20 years (in the Breadbasket of the World no less!). Is this justice? The people who plan city services and location of grocery stores seem to forget the needs of the urban poor. Where is the church's voice in this? Where are our voices? Doing justice requires being able to recognize it and its characteristics. The meeting agreed that a justice project is one that challenges the status quo. It analyzes the situation, benefits disadvantaged groups, looks at expected outcomes, measures success, engages client groups, understands the systemic injustice being addressed, raises awareness and provides training. Living justice should always precede doing justice. Something that is seen as justice from one perspective may be injustice from another. Justice work is by no means simple and straightforward.
Healthy food choices By Penny McKinlay SASKATOON - It seemed particularly appropriate that CHEP catered the meal at the Restorative Justice workshop because CHEP cares passionately about justice. CHEP's vision is for a community where good nutritious food is always available for everyone no matter what their circumstances, where there is care for the environment, support for farmers, access to local food production and knowledge about making healthy food choices. Karen Archibald, Executive Director of CHEP, pointed out that only a small minority of workshop participants received green salad. She explains that this mirrors the world-wide food situation - some get lots of salad, while others get little or none.
Karen also explained that farmers are going bankrupt while we choose food from all over the world at very low cost. Hence the second salad offering which is a Prairie Special with three grains grown in Saskatchewan, and the main course which features locally-grown chicken and vegetables. CHEP provides a wide variety of programs. collective kitchens brings small groups of people together to cook in bulk for their families. They pool resources, plan and prepare low cost, nutritious meals. The children's nutrition programs are helping schools to move to a healthy food program as CHEP believes that children who are well fed are happy and healthy. There is also a community gardening program and mini stores in five
downtown apartment buildings which provide seniors with a Healthy Dozen - twelve different types of fruit, vegetables, baked goods and eggs. The Good Food Box program offers families topquality, nutritious food at reasonable prices. There are five different boxes - two sizes of fruit, two sizes of fruit and vegetables, an organic box and a basic box with root vegetables and soup ingredients. CHEP has responded to requests by providing catering services and hopes to open a for-profit food co-op in the near future. CHEP is not a faith-based group, but it does have strong connections with local churches. For more information about CHEP, visit their website at www.chep.org or call 655-4575.
Those beautiful eyes belong to Ruby Hannah May Stringer, newly born daughter of the Rev’d Rob and Kristin Stringer of the Diocese of Saskatchewan. Ruby was born on All Saints’ Day and bears the name (May) of her great-grandmother who passed away the day before. Photo - K.Stringer.