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Want to read up on previous events? Go
here to see the stories and news of St. Clement's from September
17th - December 31st, 2007.
PARISH APPROVES SPECIAL VESTRY MOTIONS!
On Sunday, May 4th, a Special Vestry voted in support of two administrative
motions, in the format required by the Diocese, setting minimum
sales prices for three properties. The properties are being sold
to provide part of the funding for the parish’s Building Renewal
Plan previously approved at the Vestry meeting last February.
40
Minute Forums! Read about them here
Find out about these informative sessions running on Sunday mornings
until May 4th!
The 40 Minute Forum series recently featured
writer Katherine Ashenburg, pictured above with the Rector and
Bishop Colin Johnson, right. The series continues until May
4th.
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Listen to recordings of previous speakers!
March 30th - Imam Abdul Hai Patel
Listen
to the Imam's presentation! And listen
here to the question and answer period that followed!
April 6th - The Hon. Kathleen Wynne
Listen
here to Minister Wynne's address, and listen
also to the question and answer time.
April 13th - Katherine Ashenburg
Listen
here to Ms. Ashenburg's presentation.
April 20th - The Rt. Rev. Colin R. Johnson
Listen
here to the Bishop's address.
April 27th - Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo
Listen
here to the Dr. Jahanbegloo's address.
May 5th - Dr. Peter Singer
Listen
here to the Dr. Jahanbegloo's address.
Below: Dr. Singer with members of the parish
Far below: Dr. Ramin Jahanbeglo
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40 MINUTE FORUM SERIES ENDS WITH GLOBAL
HEALTH
The last of the 40 Minute Forum series occurred on May 5th, ending
a wide range of faith-related issues explored with guest speakers.
Over the weeks, parishioners have gathered between the services
on Sunday to hear leaders speak on an ecumenical range of topics.
On May 5th, Dr. Peter Singer spoke on Global Health: "From
Lab to Village". Here are reports on this, and all previous
speakers from David Appleyard (with input from Peter Stephenson).
As a result of the enthusiastic response of parishioners and community
members to the current series of Forty Minute Forums, the series
will continue in the fall. Watch for notices of the next series.
May 5th - Dr. Peter Singer
What ethical issue could be greater than the gap in people’s
life expectancy between the first world and the third? With this
question, Dr. Peter Singer opened his fascinating summary of what
is happening and what must happen to bring medical services to all
who are in need. Dr. Singer, Senior Scientist and Co-Director of
the Program on Life Sciences, Ethics and Policy at the McLaughlin-Rotman
Centre for Global Health, spoke of the difficulties in reaching
the needy in not only India and China, but also in Africa. While
governments and multinationals are sometimes helpful, much can be
done effectively by organizations (like churches) and individuals
“on the ground” with purpose and imagination. He spoke of how he
has worked with Anglican Bishops John Chane of Washington and Dinis
Sengulane of Mozambique on the alleviation of malaria. And for us,
he recommended following specific projects and supporting them through
the web-site malariaengage.zazengo.com A recording of Dr. Singer’s
presentation (and all others in the current Forum series) is available
on this web-page, and may be borrowed by parishioners from the Parish
Library.
April 27th - Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo
How does one suffer 125 days in solitary confinement in an Iranian
jail, and then continue to espouse non-violence? Just two years
after being arrested and jailed without charge, Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo
addressed a rapt audience at the fifth Forty Minute Forum in the
current series. Referring often to the thoughts and life of Gandhi,
this learned “Scholar at Risk” made the point eloquently that only
though respect for one another can faith traditions survive and
reach the truth. Fundamentalism and terrorism lead to a “clash of
intolerances”. In their lack of toleration they inevitably reject
“the other”, and in doing so, fail to find the truth. During the
question period (which always occurs in the Forums), audience members
questioned Dr. Jahanbegloo about whether violence is a predominantly
“male trait”, whether it is better to pray for peace or to pray
for justice, and whether, as with animals, humans have violence
as a basic trait. You can hear his address and his answers to these
and other questions here on the parish web-page (linked above his
picture right) or by borrowing the CD of this presentation from
the Parish Library.
April 20th - Bishop Colin Johnson:
In the fourth of the current series of Forty Minute Forums, Bishop
Colin Johnson spoke to an audience of 110 people about the contentious
issues now facing the Anglican Communion, including the blessing
of same sex unions. He outlined the long history of rapid changes
which the church has faced repeatedly in its history. The Anglican
Church was born amid controversy, and has struggled with many difficult
matters over the centuries. Issues today which cause concern about
schism, as serious as they are, have led to the withdrawal of fewer
than one half of one percent of the Canadian parishes and may later
be seen as "a blip" in light of the church's on-going story. Now,
as always however, we must understand the importance of accommodating
paradoxes - the drawing together of apparent opposites - as an essential
in the life of the church. Rather than taking "either/or" positions
on these issues, Bishop Colin encouraged the church to embrace the
word "and" to accept the paradox. Please listen to the bishop's
address on the parish's website or borrow the CD from the parish
library. This popular first series of the forums continues to stimulate
and inform the Sunday morning audiences, and will continue for the
next two Sundays before breaking for a holiday.
April 13th - Katherine Ashenburg:
Dishing the Dirt. No one was sure what
to expect when this topic was first announced for the Forty Minute
Forum on Sunday, April 13. But the 100 people who turned up found
Dr. Katherine Ashenburg's presentation about the history of personal
hygiene to be both fascinating and at times very funny. Drawing
on her research for her highly praised new book, The Dirt on Clean,
Dr. Ashenburg regaled the audience with stories about cleanliness
(and the lack of...) from the ancient Romans to the present. It
was an unusual topic, but everyone left with a sense that they had
been both well taught and well entertained.
BULLETIN
BOARD!
(Announcements & Meetings)
Need to book a room for a meeting? Download
the form and send it to the office by email.
Members of the Glenn Gould Piano Quartet
receive flowers from a young parishoner
on April 13th |
LAST CONCERT A HUGE SUCCESS!
David Hetherington and the Glenn Gould Piano Quartet performed the
last in a series of "Sundays at 3:00" concerts that have
played this year. Parisihoner David Appleyard writes:
Long before the audience leapt to its feet with shouts of “Bravo!”
everyone knew that this was a very special concert indeed. TSO cellist
David Hetherington presented an outstanding ensemble of four senior
students from the Glenn Gould School a Sunday at Three concert in
the church that was nothing short of thrilling! First of all Hetherington
opened the programme with a cello duet with Lief Moxon-Emre playing
a Sonata for Two Cellos by Boccharini. Then with Hetherington sitting
in the audience Lief was joined by pianist Emily Rho, violinist
Sharon Lee, and violist Rory McLeod who together gave a full hour-long
performance of piano quartets by Mozart and Brahms. It was the final
Rondo movement of the Brahms that had the audience on its feet and
cheering! This was the fifth and final concert in this season’s
superb Sundays at Three series. However, the decision has been made
to continue this year’s success with another varied and exciting
programme beginning in the fall. Watch for notices of the upcoming
season.
The Old Parish Hall filled with parishioners
to listen to Minister Kathleen Wynne on April 5th.
40 MINUTE FORUMS CONTINUE!
The second of six Sunday morning forums took place on April
5th as the parish welcomed The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, MPP and
Minister of Education. Her forum was titled Reach Every Student:
Energizing Ontario Education. The minister’s open and spontaneous
approach to her topic "Reach Every Student: Energizing Ontario
Education" gave her the opportunity to outline her own attempts
to rebuild the education system across this vast and diverse province,
and afforded the audience the rare privilege of questioning her
and discussing one-on-one with her about a wide range of both local
and systemic issues. Much excitement continues to be generated around
these forums and what they reveal to us. Listen
here to Minister Wynne's address, and listen
also to the question and answer time.
Next Sunday, the forum will feature Dr. Katherine Ashenburg, award-
winning author and editor. Her forum is titled "Dishing the
Dirt". Dr. Ashenburg’s book, The Dirt on Clean: An Unsanitized
History reveals the inside story on the shift- ing definition of
“clean” throughout Western History. Ashenburg spent four years investigating
the ways we have under – and over—washed our bodies. It was a dirty
job, but someone had to do it. Copies of Dr. Ashenburg’s best selling
book will be available for sale.
Imam Abdul Hai Patel speaks to a gathering
at St. Clement's on March 30th |
St. Clement’s new Forty Minute Forum series
got under way on March 30th, with Imam Abdul Hai Patel as its first
guest speaker. Drawing on nearly forty years of work in inter-faith
understanding and co-operation, Imam Patel outlined the relationships
between the Christian and Islamic traditions, and spoke of efforts
being made to overcome the numerous misunderstandings which exist.
He assured his audience that the Qur’an does not preach or condone
violence – rather it firmly prohibits it. His audience of 120 were
fascinated as he spoke of the outreach by our then Archbishop Terry
Finlay at the time of the 9/11 events, telling how the two of them
marched together from a commemorative event at U. of T. down to
sign a book of condolences at City Hall. This was a memorable first
event in the spring season’s six-part series of Forty Minute Forums.
- David Appleyard
Listen
to the Imam's presentation! And listen
here to the question and answer period that followed!
Clergy
& Pastoral Reflections:
Reflections by the Pastoral Staff
This week: Good Shepherd Sunday, by Thomas Fitches
(reflections are listed non-chronologically by Pastoral Staff member)
Holy Communion during Easter liturgy on
March 23rd
BEREAVEMENT SEMINARS CONTINUE!
Three seminars on coping with bereavement, which began on Tuesday,
March 25th, continue on Tuesday, April 1st and Tuesday, April 8th,
all at 7:00 p.m. The forum will discuss issues in bereavement, led
by The Rev'd. Prue Chambers. Plan on attending any of these evenings
to gain the most benefit from these informative sessions on issues
surrounding the stages of grief. The seminars are open to both young
and old––please come and learn how we can be a caring church community
for the elderly. Call the church office at (416) 483–6664. Donations
welcome.
ART OF CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
On April 13, 2008, The Art of Chamber Music Cellist David Hetherington
and an outstanding ensemble of graduating students from the renowned
Glenn Gould School will perform music by Brahms and Mozart. The
Glenn Gould Piano Quartet is comprised of Emily Rho, piano; Sharon
Lee, violin; Rory McLeod, viola. Tickets available at the door.
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FATHER BRUNO VISITS PARISH
Father Jean Monique Bruno, an
Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Haiti was the guest preacher
on Sunday, March 2nd. Father Bruno was appointed Rector of the Church
of the Holy Spirit in Cap Haitien. He remained there for 25 years
before moving to the Church of the Epiphany in Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic. His ministry in Haiti included the building of several
schools and churches. He continues to be devoted to the people of
Haiti. Father Bruno raises funds and adminis- ters a scholarship
program for schools in Northern Haiti. St. Clement's provides faithful
support by funding 50 students each year, as well as providing assistance
with solar panels and a well that provides safe drinking water for
the school.
The First Family Fun Day Sock Hop on February 22nd brought bee-boppers
of all ages.
PARISH MAKES HISTORIC DECISION!
Members of the parish of The Anglican Church of St. Clement, Eglinton
made an historic decision on Sunday, February 24th to renovate the
church property and worship spaces to better serve and welcome the
parish community. At the Annual Vestry, after a 10 am worship service,
76% of those gathered voted in favour of the Building Renewal Plan
– a comprehensive plan to renovate and refurbish the parish’s non-liturgical
space (including enlarging the community gathering and narthex space,
re-locating staff offices, enhancing the entrances to the building
and adding parking) The plan also includes significant refurbishment
of the worship space.The second motion, to renovate the chancel
area, was passed by 66% of those present. A new thrust chancel will
be added and the furnishings of the chancel will be re-done so that
the space can be used more flexibly for services and other uses.
The wording of the two separate motions can be found on page 3 of
the Building Renewal Plan. The decision marks a significant point
in a process that began more than five years ago and continued through
attempts at proposed change. The first renewal proposal received
majority support at a Special Vestry meeting 14 months ago, however
the parish’s leadership did not feel that support was at the level
needed to proceed. Since then, efforts were redoubled to create
a deeper connection between the parish and the plans through a series
of consultation meetings and town hall planning sessions. A questionnaire
about preferences and priorities, which was completed by 101 parishioners/families
following those townhall meetings, helped to provide a clear consensus
around what should be in the plan. The parish now looks to the implementation
of the plan and all that it entails. Details and timelines are being
developed. Caring concern has been expressed to keep in mind the
24% who were not convinced by the plan and to reach out to them.
In the meantime, the parish has mandated clearly its desire to align
its facilities with its ministry and program needs. (Download
Building Renewal Plan PDF; Download
Floor Plans PDF)
Listen
to clips of the proceedings at Vestry!!
Read more
about what you have said you want for St. Clement's.
To read questions and concerns raised in recent pre-Vestry sessions,
look here.
VISION OF CHANGE: WARDENS MESSAGE
The following message from the Wardens appeared in the Sunday Parish
News of the parish on February 24th. It helps to make visual the
proposed plans and changes to the church space.
Imagine a renewed St. Clement's. You enter the entrance off Duplex
Ave and are met with light streaming in through the doors from the
grassy terrace. To your left you can see into the church and notice
that some people have already arrived for the next liturgy and are
taking their seats. Up ahead in the new reception space you spot
a former neighbour who you haven’t seen for some time. Walking through
the Narthex and into the reception area you meet the throng of people
who have stayed after the last liturgy for fellowship, and those
who, like you, have arrived a few minutes early for the next.
This is the experience that will meet us on a Sunday morning under
the new Building Plan: a lighter, brighter and more welcoming entrance
off Duplex Avenue into an uncluttered Narthex with a clear view
into the Reception area; an open, spacious and bright gathering
space where people can mix and mingle; and in the church itself,
better lighting that highlights the architectural gem that is St
Clement’s, with a clear view to the Sanctuary; improved sound regardless
of where you sit and better acoustics to enable the music.
On a weekday morning, should you need to drop by the church, an
expanded parking area is available to you with easy access to the
new office space. In the office area itself, housed in the beautiful
and spacious Old Parish Hall, you are welcomed immediately upon
entry by one of our wonderful volunteers who can easily locate any
staff member for you, as they are all in the same area. Need a meeting
room for a small or large gathering? There are plenty of options
from the new library/reading room off the Canon Nicholson Hall to
the redecorated Sun Room in all its brilliant splendour.
These are just a few of the highlights of the new Building Plan
that is designed to create a warm, welcoming and accessible St Clement's.
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