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Dear Friends,

General Synod’s ministries and ministry partnerships are part of a great story that God is telling across our church. This story is of renewal and imagination as our church comes to terms with a changing social landscape and new challenges in our ministry together.

At the recent Joint Assembly, we gathered “Together for the Love of the World.” I have no doubt that God is asking us to see the changing world as the setting for changed lives, communities, and peoples.

Your support of General Synod’s ministries and ministry partnerships is a vital and transformative gift as we continue our journey together for the love of the world. Thank you for your ministry where you live and serve. Thank you also for the gift you give the national ministry of our church through the Anglican Appeal. You are making a world of difference.

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youth lead Parliament Hill event to raise awareness about issues of access to safe, clean water

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This morning’s service, which included traditional aboriginal drums, prayers and small group discussions, was organized and almost entirely run by youth. It was meant to raise awareness about water pollution and the lack

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with Algoma in urban native ministry

Several years ago, the son of a northern Ontario chief, an Anglican, died in a

Thunder Bay hospital. The chief said that the church had failed him and his family because his son did not receive a visit by an Anglican priest. When Bishop Stephen Andrews (Algoma) became aware of this, he was deeply concerned about the need for better support for Indigenous Anglicans in his diocese—especially those who travel from the far north of Ontario down to Thunder Bay for medical or educational services. In many cases, it is as if a diocesan boundary comes between them and the pastoral care they need.

Many travel for services, and many stay. In fact, Andrews points out: “There’s a demographic shift that’s happening: people often come off the reserve to Thunder Bay; young people often stay in the urban centre so there’s a growing population.”

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becoming a serious concern. Bishop Lydia Mamakwa (area bishop, based in Kingfisher Lake, Ont.) says: “It’s the language barrier and some of them have never been to a city and they’re not familiar with the surroundings.”

Having heard about the death of the chief’s son, two years ago Andrews contacted Mamakwa. “I invited her to come to Thunder Bay, along with Bishop Mark MacDonald (National Indigenous Anglican Bishop), to have a consultation on First Nations ministries in Thunder Bay.”

Out of this consultation came a committee called MAMOW—“together.” This committee ensures that Anglicans travelling south receive, as Mamakwa puts it, “services in their language, because I can read, and speak, and pray, and sing in their language—Oji-Cree.” “We have communication open, so I can call if someone needs a clergy in hospital or for

wake services. It’s working out fine.”This new arrangement has been made

possible only through flexibility around diocesan borders and structures. Andrews points out: “One of the interesting things about this is that I gave Bishop Lydia licence to function episcopally in Thunder Bay—the first time this arrangement has been made in Canada—but she reports to me on her activities and I’m very excited about what’s happening.”

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Left to right: Bishop Mark MacDonald, Bishop Lydia Mamakwa, and Bishop Stephen Andrews. (Photo: Mark Hauser)

of clean drinking water in First Nations communities.

“It’s a strong sign to our church and our country that we are being led by the strong voice of the youth, who are crying out for justice,” said National Lutheran Bishop Susan Johnson, who helped lead the service with Anglican Primate Fred Hiltz.

She pointed to the link between the “Right to Water” campaign, and the joint recommendation for responsible resource extraction at the assembly. “I hope that people will take seriously the commitment that we made, that we are going to learn and advocate, to do the best we can to work for change.”

Bishop Lydia Mamakwa, from Kingfisher First Nation north of Sioux Lookout, who also joined the service, knows firsthand the need for Canadians to protect their water. “In my tribe, we have many fresh water lakes and we used to be able to drink out of them all the time, but now it [the water] is polluted,” she said, following the service.

Also attending the service was Archdeacon Larry Beardy, from the Tataskweyak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba, located on the Nelson River, which flows into the Hudson Bay. Although surrounded by lakes of fresh water, Archdeacon Beardy said the water quality had been impacted by hydro development. “A lot of people don’t understand the water situation, especially in First Nations communities,” he said. In Canada, “We have an abundance of water. Sometimes we have to take it for granted. We have to respect water like the land.”

This includes, as Primate Hiltz said, being careful about how much water we use in cities where it feels like there is an unlimited source. “Today, when I woke up, I was very mindful of water, as I was able to take a shower and drink many cups of water. All that clean water was there for me.”

Primate Hiltz also said it was a gift that the two churches could come together and talk about this issue. “There’s an old saying, ‘One voice alone is kind of ragged, but together we’re a much stronger sound.’”

The service included prayers in the four directions. With the crowd facing north, a

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page one: The Centennial Flame burns as Canadian Anglicans and Lutherans join together in public witness to draw attention to the issues of access to clean drinking water. (Photo: Brian Bukowski/Joint Assembly Communications)

top: Archbishop Fred Hiltz and National Bishop Susan Johnson at the gathering. Bishop Susan lifted the water, acknowledging its importance and our call to stewardship through the waters of baptism: “As servants of all let us bless one another with this gift that God has given us.” (Photo: Brian Bukowski/Joint Assembly Communications)

bottom: Noah Crouse, Right to Water participant and youth reporter. (Photo: Trina Gallop/Joint Assembly Communications)

prayer was recited for rivers. To the east, the crowd paused for a silent prayer for the ocean and fisheries, and “for people who still cross oceans to find a safe home.” With the crowd looking at the Ottawa skyline, a prayer was said “to be mindful of using water responsibly” in cities where we have water at our fingertips. And finally, the crowd looked to the west, and prayed for farmers who use water to grow crops and for rural communities, especially places “who do not yet have access to safe, reliable drinking water.”

Sophie Ruprecht, a 17-year-old member of St. John Lutheran Church in Ottawa, participated in the service and hoped that the morning event was an effective way to raise awareness. “It’s right in front of

Parliament. It’s catching people’s attention.”As the leaders closed with the

benediction, long strips of blue material representing water were passed down through the crowd. People began to spontaneously sing “O Canada,” clearly moved by the worship service. g

Noah Crouse is a 12-year-old member of St. John Lutheran Church in Ottawa, who volunteered his

time, talents and energy during the Joint Assembly. This story appeared on News from General Synod

(www.anglican.ca) on July 6, 2013.

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Left to right: Rev. Dr. Andrew Z’Saw Lwin, Emmanuella, Shalom, and Dr. Grace Mee Bya. (Photo: Contributed)

With these words, the Rev. Dr. Andrew Z’Saw Lwin and Dr. Grace

Mee Bya, and their children Emmanuella and Shalom, begin to say farewell to the Anglican Church of Canada and the Vancouver School of Theology. Over the last five years, Grace and Andrew have earned doctorate of ministry degrees at VST in homiletics and Anglican spiritual formation respectively. Their annual scholarship funding was made possible through your gifts to the Anglican Appeal.

Andrew and Grace returned to Yangon, Myanmar, in early July to resume teaching at Holy Cross Theological College, the national seminary of the Church of the Province of Myanmar. Their doctoral degrees will lead to more advanced accreditation for Holy Cross, and to new curriculum in training young men and women for ordained and lay ministry. They also deeply appreciate the opportunities their children had to study in Canadian

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pIn the footsteps of Blind Moses and Blind Paulin the early 20th century, Indigenous cate-

chists Blind Moses and Blind Paul brought the gospel to Indigenous Peoples living

near the Arctic Circle. Now the Anglican Church of Canada is launching an initiative to train contemporary catechists who will likewise school their Indigenous brothers and sisters in the basics of the Christian faith.

“Historically, most of the growth and much of the creativity in Indigenous churches has been from catechists,” says Bishop Mark MacDonald, the church’s National Indigenous Anglican Bishop. “Easily deployable, close to the people, the catechists were able to apply the gospel to the needs of the people in a way that stressed its compatibility with the values of traditional Indigenous life.”

The Rev. Canon Ginny Doctor, Indigenous Ministries Co-ordinator, is spearheading the current project, which was presented at the February meeting of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP) in Calgary. Ms. Doctor is a Mohawk from the Six Nations Reserve (Southern Ontario) who was raised in New York state. “Jesus sent people out two by two to preach and teach,” says Doctor, who spent many years helping restore spirituality to Aboriginal people living in urban settings. “We’re following an old model.”

The initiative has received several grants to launch training sessions in the outline of faith for an anticipated 20 lay people from Indigenous communities across Canada. “They will be of all ages, but we’re hoping for at least 10 young people,” says Doctor. Catechists will ease the burden on non-stipendiary priests in the north who often are very pressed for time to instruct young people in the Christian faith.

The new program of instruction is based on seven modules: prayer and worship; Anglican-Christian identity and the Trinity; the scriptures; the Ten Commandments; sin and redemption; the sacraments; and the church, ministry and Christian hope. “What’s unique in our approach is that each module is also based on the seven sacred traditional teachings,” says Doctor. These comprise love, wisdom, truth, respect, humility, honesty and bravery. The first

module, for example, will be introduced with a story from the land about love, exploring the teaching that to know love is to know peace. “We’re still putting together the stories,” says Doctor. “I told the folks at ACIP to send me stories or I will have to make them up!” she says with a laugh.

The plan is to send out trained catechists two by two into rural and urban ministries. “The urban setting is a challenging mission field because the cities are so large,” says

Doctor. But she is confident that with the support of local bishops, the catechists will make the necessary connections. “The bishops I’ve talked to are really excited about this,” she says.

MacDonald sees the catechists as crucial. “Today, as we seek to extend the ministry of the church in remote areas like jails, rural communities without congregations and urban areas with few Indigenous faith communities, catechists and the scripture-based approach to life are a key component of the future,” he says.

If all goes as planned, five years from now at least 100 Indigenous catechists will be teaching the gospel in pairs to aboriginal communities in cities, towns and villages—and they’ll have a ripple effect. “When they go out, we hope they’ll inspire still more people to become catechists,” Doctor says. g

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Your support helps history happen (again) in Saskatchewan the Diocese of Saskatchewan has made

history again. In 1988 the diocese elected the first Indigenous bishop in

Canada, the Right Rev. Charles Arthurson, who served as Suffragan Bishop from 1989 to 2008. Now the diocese has elected its first Diocesan Indigenous Bishop who will work in a collegial manner alongside the Diocesan Bishop.

The big moment came on July 28, 2012. The General Assembly brought together all Indigenous licensed clergy and lay readers as well as four Indigenous representatives from each congregation. Together they elected the Ven. Adam Halkett as Diocesan Indigenous Bishop.

The proposal for a new office of Diocesan Indigenous Bishop is included in the document Mamuwe isi Miywachimowin (Together in the Gospel), which was approved by the Diocesan Bishop and executive committee of the diocese and the archbishop and executive committee of the province.

The Diocese of Saskatchewan and the General Assembly were able to proceed with this plan thanks to generous support from the Anglican Church of Canada and the Council of the North as well as gifts from bands, congregations, and individuals within the diocese. The Prince Albert Grand Council hosted the event free of charge.

The Council of Elders had nominated Archdeacon Halkett as well as Canon Park Buck and the Rev. Beryl Whitecap, who withdrew her name before the assembly.

The election followed traditional process. Delegates lined up behind the nominee of their choice and once the delegates in each line had been counted, the scrutineers reported to the Council of Elders, who brought the decision to the metropolitan. The General Assembly also elected a new Indigenous Council.

“With a new bishop, Council of Elders, and Indigenous Council we are well equipped to renew the church for gospel ministry and mission in northern Saskatchewan,” said Diocesan Bishop Michael Hawkins. Bishop Hawkins also publicly thanked Archbishop David Ashdown, metropolitan of Rupert’s Land, for his leadership and support.

“This is another example of the new and creative ways that the Spirit is leading us on our journey of healing and reconciliation in the Council of the North,” said Archbishop Ashdown.

The General Assembly began unofficially on Friday evening, July 27, as more than 200 people gathered for a service of Holy Communion, including prayers, laying on of hands, and anointing for healing. The service, which ran from 7:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., was held at Allen Bird Memorial Gym on the very site of the former All Saints Residential School—a powerful sign of the healing and new beginning that is being claimed by the diocese.

An equally large crowd gathered for Saturday’s service of Holy Communion, elections, and feast.

The preacher at the Saturday service, Bishop Lydia Mamakwa (Northern Ontario Region), said of the assembly, “I’m so happy for Saskatchewan. It’s been a long journey and a lot of work. We give thanks to our Creator for taking them this far in their journey.”

In addition to the 120 delegates, the Council of Elders, Archbishop Ashdown, Bishop Hawkins, the diocesan chancellor, and many local non-Indigenous clergy and laity, the General Assembly was blessed with the presence of many guests.

Mr. Stanley Sainnawap, chair of the Northern Ontario Working Group and the Rev. (deacon) Ruth Kitchekeesik attended with Bishop Mamakwa. The Rev. Arthur Anderson, elder for the Diocese of Qu’Appelle, and his wife Elaine attended to represent their diocese and support Saskatchewan. Archdeacon Larry Beardy and his wife Elizabeth came from Split Lake, Man. (Diocese of Keewatin) along with Archdeacon Ken Kitchekeesik and his wife Robina. Celia, Alfred, and Quinn Mink from Easterville, Man. (Diocese of Brandon), attended the entire assembly. The Rev. Canon Ginny Doctor, Indigenous Ministries co-ordinator (Anglican Church of Canada) also attended and greetings were received from the Primate and National Indigenous Anglican Bishop. Several chiefs and councillors were present to witness this significant event, including the Grand Chief of Prince Albert Grand Council who welcomed the assembly on Saturday.

Saturday evening the weekend concluded with a spectacular traditional feast of moose nose soup, moose stew, fried smoked fish, baked and fried bannock, berries, and muskeg tea. Theresa Sanderson organized the General Assembly and was ably and joyfully assisted by a large team of enthusiastic volunteers, including many hardworking cooks.

“It’s wonderful to see the vision of the elders fulfilled,” said Archdeacon and Bishop-elect Halkett at the end of the event. “The healing journey with the elders, the youth, and the whole church continues, mamuwe [together].”

Bishop Hawkins concluded with a reference to the 2012 Sacred Circle: “We are walking the dream.” g

This article, by Bishop Michael Hawkins, first appeared in the September 2012 issue of the Saskatchewan Anglican as “General Assembly 2012”.




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