The St.

Paul s Circular
May, 2012 Volume 7, Issue 2 - fire

From the Desk of the Dean . . .

flames like tongues of fire
In the Pentecost event as told in Acts 2, we hear that the disciples who were in the upper room behind closed locked doors experienced a mighty wind and that flames like tongues of fire landed on the heads of each of the followers of Jesus who were gathered there. As a result of this wind and fire, the once terrified sequestered disciples began to speak and proclaim the good news of God in Jesus in public, in languages not their own. The church was born and they received the promised Holy Spirit to give them the necessary energy to continue Jesus work in the world. Fire - Tongues of Fire to speak in tongues of proclamation - Holy Spirit as fire. to be respected and controlled. Fire as an element can preserve life through warmth and the cooking of food. It can also be a force of great destruction when not carefully attended and managed. It can save life and take life. We are entrusted with a great responsibility as fire keepers. The same is true for our spiritual lives. The power of the Holy Spirit is an awesome power, and one that requires responsibility, prayer, and care. May we receive the gift of this fire and proclaim the good news well and in ways that bring life and warmth. May we live in ways that the fire of God shines in us as witness to bring light from darkness: life out of death. May we each this Pentecost receive the gift of the Holy Spirit and my we tend Gods fire well, sharing the warmth and light in all that we do.

When someone is baptized in the church they receive the gift of fire when given a River Valley Fire by Suzy Knox. candle that is lit from the paschal candle, the large candle that is blessed and Keep Gods Home fires burning in your heart, lit on Easter. It symbolizes the mystery of Christs paschal journey: from life to death to life again. At the Easter Vigil the sacred fire is kindled and blessed, and then the Paschal candle is lit with the proclamation The Light of Christ! Thanks be to God!. When the light is shared at baptism the candidate is told Receive the light of Christ to show that you have passed from darkness into light. Fire as Over the past seven months, several St. Pauls pasymbol of resurrection. rishioners have visited the Grand Canyon - hiking, rafting and enjoying one of Gods unique creations. Fire is dangerous and powerful. It should not be Some of them share their impressions and experiplayed with. We who live in dry forested areas are ences in this issue of The Circular. fully aware of the threat that fire can wreck on the

Grand Canyon Stories

landscape, forests and living spaces. It is a power

See pages 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10.

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Fire
by Margaret Mitchell

Prayer for Pentecost

O God, send forth your Holy Spirit into my heart that I may perceive, into my mind that I may remember, and into my soul that I may meditate. Inspire me to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy. Teach, guide and direct my thoughts and senses from beginning to end. May your grace ever help and correct me, and may I be strengthened now with wisdom from on high, for the sake of your infinite mercy. Amen.
St. Anthony of Padua, 1195-1231.

Long slender fingers of liquid gold Tongues of flame licking Playing the wood like a musician fingering his guitar Faster and faster In a frenzy of crackling, bursting heat and intensity Fading, fading, Refrains of its song lingering in the glowing embers

Blossoms are scattered by the wind and the wind cares nothing, but the blossoms of the heart no wind can touch. Yoshida Kenko, Japanese author, 1283-1350. The candle flame encourages us to stop and be present where we are. It reminds us of our own inner flames that leap and dance around the wick of our attention. Gunilla Norris, American psychotherapist & author.

Lockhart Creek Provincial Park campsite.

Soul Gardening Exercises for Summer

Editors note: We continue a series about soul gardening exercises adapted from Terry Hersheys book, Soul Gardening: Cultivating the Good Life (2000; Augsburg Fortress). Hershey was a Protestant minister who planted a flower, an action that resulted in a career shift. He currently makes a living as a writer, a lecturer on gardening and spirituality, and a landscape designer. In his book, he presents reflects on soul gardening during the four seasons. At the end of each chapter are soul gardening exercises. Some of the exercises for summer are adapted here. Exercises for the autumn and winter will appear in future issues of The Circular.

Boogie with your dog under the canopy of dusk. Give it a whirl. Remember picking a plump strawberry fresh from the vine, wiping the flecks of dirt away, tasting the mixture of the suns warmth and the sweetness of the fruit as it literally melts in your mouth? Few experiences in life are as sensuous, as close to ecstasy. What it is about our culture that fears ecstasy that is not born of winning a lottery or a Super Bowl? Start a journal. Recall a time when you felt intoxicated with life. Where were you? How old were you? What were the circumstances? What emotions were swirling inside you? Run through a sprinkler with some children. If there are no children, run through a sprinkler with a group of senior citizens. On a breezy day, blow up a balloon and let it go. Watch it follow the currents and ride the waves of wind. Play tag with a butterfly, even if only in your mind. Make a May Day basket - regardless of the month. Line a paper basket with plastic and fill it with whatever is in season - cherry blossoms, pansies, tulips, fern fronds, Queen Annes lace. Hang it anonymously on someones door or place it on someones desk. Plant a dandelion garden in a pot. Ask for dandelion seeds at your local nursery, just to see the look on the clerks face. Better yet, let the dandelions bloom in your lawn. Okay, just in a corner of your yard. Spend an afternoon watching children play. Notice what its like to be seized whole by an activity. What is it that seizes you whole? What is it that captures your heart, your passion?

The St. Paul's Circular is the parish newsletter of St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral, Kamloops, BC, published four times each year: Lent/Easter; Pentecost; Fall; Advent/Christmas. Our aim is to glorify God by sharing stories about the ministries of our parish, both within and beyond our physical boundaries. The editorial board includes the Very Rev. Louise Peters, Sue Cane, Viki Engdahl and Chuck Kalnin.

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A Grand Canyon Rafting Experience

by Jim Freathy

November 13 to December 2 , 2011

It took nine years, but the wait was worth it! Most rafting

groups muster in Flagstaff, Arizona, where there are several river outfitters. We had Professional River Outfitters. We were not disappointed. They provided new rafts and a system that works smoothly, having had many years of experience to perfect the food supply, coolers and water filtration techniques. The outfitters shuttle the groups to Lee's Ferry, where everyone assists with unloading the gear. The boatmen are responsible for rigging the rafts. When all is ready, the group camps overnight nearby. In the morning, the Park Ranger goes over all of the procedures and everything is checked. Your name has been previously cleared and appears in his records. On a private permit trip, everyone pays an equal amount. No one receives any remuneration for participating in the adventure. The scenery is amazing, with so many sites to stop and enjoy, or just to take in as you float by. The elevation at the put-in is 2000 feet. At the take-out it is 1000 feet. There are 165 rapids, but, they only account for 9% of the total distance of 280 miles. The rapids are rated from 1 to 10, with 10 being the most precarious. However, they and their ratings change based on the release of water from the Glen Canyon Dam. Some of the rapids are more difficult when the flow is lower as more rocks are exposed creating large holes. With larger flows, the speed of the river can be doubled. There are many stretches with continuous rapids, and there are several spectacular 20-30 second rides with very large wave trains. One or more of the boats has a detailed map of the entire trip. The rapid's difficulty, depending on the water flow, is listed. The book may state read and run this rapid before taking a certain route. The more difficult rapids can all be scouted from shore, where there is a landing area that is well used. For the faint of heart there may be a way to walk around the rapid, but someone has to take the raft through and more weight in the raft is a good thing. Some of the canyon is very narrow (76 feet) while many areas are quite wide. The entire trip is very colorful and is a geologist's dream. The many layers of rock are fascinating. Our Creator presents a majestic array of formations all altered by water, wind and time. At the 88 mile mark, two bridges cross the river.

They are the only crossings in the entire length of the canyon. Two trails descend from the South Rim and allow access to the famous Phantom Ranch located on the north side of the river. This beautiful oasis beside Bright Angel Creek has tent sites and small cabins with amenities. It also has a U.S. Post Office where you may have your mail stamped "Carried by mule". From here a trail continues to the North Rim of the canyon. It usually takes six nights to reach this point, and its here that you switch group members if some are unable to commit to the entire 21-day trip. Theres no camping here for the rafters - just switching of personnel if it has been pre-arranged. The maximum number in each group cannot exceed 16. We had seven leave and six others join. For those hiking in or out, the elevation change is 4000 feet in a distance of ten miles. Not an easy hike either way. The water is always cold (8 all year round. C) One is almost always wet running the river, so a wet or dry suit is standard equipment during the fall and winter months when the sun is lower on the horizon and you spend plenty of time in the shade. A waterproof paddle jacket over top a wool sweater is a good idea because once wet it is easy to get cold. One way to warm up is to row the raft. On a previous trip in 2002 at the same time of year, there was plenty of paddling to keep us warm. On this trip there was no paddling as the water flow had increased the river speed considerably. Theres no shortage of excitement as the rafts navigate rapids named Horn Creek, Hermit, Crystal, Serpentine, Fossil, Rancid Tuna, and Lava Falls. Most of the camping spots are either just above or immediately below the rapids which are created when spring run-off or heavy rains send (See page 4.)

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Easter Sunrise Service

The day before Easter, three large crosses were erected on the beach off Schubert Drive at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Sunday morning, as the sun slowly rose behind Mount Peter & Paul in the chilly dawn, a fire was lit. 47 people, including youth who had slept over at the Cathedral, gathered with Dean Louise for an early morning Eucharist. Photo: Denise Anderson.

Catering Ministry
The Catering Group, with no executive and no meetings, caters for funeral receptions and various social functions throughout the year. Our kitchen, being freshly painted, provides a nice atmosphere in which to renew old friendships and kindle new ones. If you wish to help with baking, setting up, serving, cleaning up, please talk to Rae Long or Elaine Parkes.
Adapted from the pew bulletin insert for Sunday, February 5, 2012, written by Elaine Parkes.

Grand Canyon Rafting (contd.): rocks and

stones tumbling from side canyons into the Colorado forcing the river to alter its course around and over these blockages. The degree of difficulty and the rating of the rapids changes with the flow of water. No matter what the river flow may be, the more difficult rapids always have huge wave trains. The skill of the boatmen to read the water is what determines your ride and success through the rapids. There are always plenty of shrieks and hoorays as everyone gets soaked and you watch the other rafts navigate their choice of routes through. There are numerous slot canyons and hiking spots to explore that are only accessible from the river. Wind, water, and time have created colorful chasms, caves, and grottos. Some delightful spots are easy to explore while others take considerable time and effort. All are very unique and present spiritual experiences for those who take the time to reflect on these moments. Especially unique is the experience of being in a narrow slot canyon listening to or creating your own music while being able to see a narrow slit of dark, star-studded sky above. The Grand Canyon is 280 miles from the put-in at Lee's Ferry (15 miles below the Glen Canyon Dam) to the take-out at Pierce Ferry on the south shore of Lake Mead, the reservoir that was created by the Hoover Dam. In the winter months with only private trips launching, you know your group is usually alone in a desolate area, only seeing others at popular stopping points such as Phantom Ranch.

Occasionally, you may notice two or three hikers trekking along trails that parallel the Colorado in places or you might gather at a popular hiking spot. In Havasu Canyon, all rafts must tie together to access the trail up a colorful tributary. You might also float past another group that has chosen to stay an extra night at a beautiful camp. At no time do you feel cramped. There is always room for a camp kitchen and a campfire (only allowed during winter months). Campfire memories made anywhere are delightful. Those made beside the Colorado River deep in the Grand Canyon are extra special. Sleeping under the stars, after an exciting day of rafting and a tasty meal, makes the adventure superb. A 21-day Grand Canyon River trip is a unique experience through a colorful natural area that remains pristine despite having 20,000 rafters each year. It is obvious that these visitors respect and value the magnificent landscape that provides this experience. In the words of a new Kiwi friend: I think, I'll allow the Americans to call this the Grand Canyon after all!"
Photos: Jim Freathy.

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Youth Activities
March 2nd Fifteen youth from Kamloops and Savona gathered for dinner and some intense games of laser tag and competitive arcading - an evening filled with laughter and fellowship. March 9th Youth and leaders met at the Cathedral for our first Planning 10 Gathering. Planning 10, a mandatory course for high school graduation, is taken online by all students. Completing such tasks is less tedious when a group gathers in community. So, that is exactly what they did! Laptops came out. Snacks were made. Planning 10 assignments were worked on. The response from both youth and adults was one of much appreciation. March 12th Alana Frymire from the Hills of Peace Church joined the group to make lots and lots of shamrock sugar cookies which were later shared at a Hills of Peace lunch on March 17th. The youth served and helped clean up. March 23rd National Chip and Dip Day was celebrated with a movie and snacks galore at the Hills of Peace Lutheran Church - an evening filled with silliness and great community fun. March 26th World Water Day was recognized with The Amazing Water Race. Container of water were carried on heads (symbolizing the walk that many make to get water) while being led blindfolded (a reminder of Vitamin A deficiency that many in the world face, and of the tasks that are more difficult when one is blind). They also learned how much water it takes to produce their favorite foods (2400 liters for a hamburger), examined how climate change relates to the number of natural disaster that happen, and recognized National Day of Healing and Reconciliation by discussing Indigenous rights. Ribbons of reconciliation were made and were later taken by Bishop Barbara to the TRC hearings in Victoria. It was an evening filled with conversation, fun and much learning. Easter Youth Group Sleepover The sleepover was really a wake-over - no sleep! Fifteen young people from Kamloops and Savona attended the Easter Vigil service, then had a massive Cathedral Easter Egg Hunt (glow in the dark eggs!) and spent the night playing games and watching movies. Bright and early in the dark, cold morning, they attended the Sunrise service, greeting the new light of day. Breakfast was at Dennys where the group struggled to stay awake. April 16th A small, quiet group created a colourful poster of the things that remind us of new life and spent a lot of time laughing together.

Parish Life Ministry

The Parish Life & Fellowship Committee organizes social events, to bring parishioners together to have some fun and to get to know each other better. Annual events include the Mens Dinner, Shrove Tuesday pancakes, the parish picnic, a strawberry tea, a Christmas tea & bake sale, and a Christmas Lunch. Other events have been Blazers Nights, teas with muffins, coffee houses, Remembrance Day Memories and Mothers Day dinners. Last year also saw a Royal pajama party and a harvest dinner. Most events feature food in some way. Some showcase the gifts and talents within the parish. We have been entertained with wonderful music, stories, dance, poetry, and more. We do have fun! Current members are Dean Louise Peters, Reid Albright, Grace & Norm Atkinson, Mollie Both, Rae Long, Jim Mitchell, Elaine & Roger Parkes, Sheelagh Russell and Jim Waldie.
Adapted from a report to St. Pauls Annual Vestry Meeting, February 5th, written by Mollie Both.

Becoming a Gardener
by Terry Hershey

I try to explain to people that I made a dramatic change in my life. Emphasis upon my. I had no intention of creating a paradigm or a new seminar on life reconstruction. Truth is, one day, quite by happenchance, I planted a flower. As the flower grew, I began to feel something come alive in my own skin. I would go out at weird hours of day and night, just to fuss over the flower The months went on. I planted more flowers. I planted vegetables and trees. I invited guests to my garden just to see them smile. I watched my garden grow. I fussed and frittered. I dug and danced. I came face to face with a part of myself that had been missing. And I liked what I saw.
Excerpted from: Terry Hershey; in Soul Gardening: Cultivating the Good Life; 2000; Augsburg Fortress.

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Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon

by Verna Albright

Circus Circus was the beginning of the journey. Down Las Vegas boulevard - commonly called the strip - people were of all ages, shapes and cultures. The music, lights, action, slot machines, glamour, fountains, magic, food and alcohol created a festive atmosphere. Exotic names called out - Circus Circus, Treasure Island, Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Luxor, Excalibur, Fremont. Hoover Dam, Meade Lake Recreation Center and a fantastic desert experience provided a meditative and peaceful, yet life-giving, time.

small herd of elk, viewing places with no fences, the colours and the sunset! Meeting up with friends from Kamloops, Dwight and Islay, was a gift. It was also very powerful seeing the sign at end of Hermit Route Psalm 68/4 - Sing to God, sing praises to his name. On the second day, outside the Watch Tower we saw another sign Psalm 66/4 - All the earth worships Thee. Powerful! The route today is the Desert Route beginning at the Watch Tower, climbing 84 steps to an amazing and spectacular view of the canyon. We continue to stop when we can - take pictures, walk, explore, celebrate the colours and the breathtaking beauty!

Psalm 66:4.

Psalm 68:4 Two days at the Grand Canyon were filled with adventure. How can I describe the vast, rugged, spectacular beauty of the Hermit Ridge Route, the

In Grand Canyon City we watched a National Geographic Film about the Grand Canyon - indeed, the best way to end our journey! The film took us down the amazing Colorado River. We were introduced to creatures both big and small that live in the canyon. We were introduced to the history of the people who have been part of the canyon journey. We leave the park filled with joy!

Pastoral Care Ministries

Clergy, Lay Ministers of Word & Sacrament (lmws), and other parishioners offer pastoral care at seniors facilities and Royal Inland Hospital, and to individuals. Worship is routinely led by lmws at Berwick on the Park, The Hamlets, Seniors Village, and The Renaissance. Other members of the Pastoral Care Group provide music, gather the congregation and visit. The reserved Sacrament is also provided, by clergy and lmws, to those who are sick or shut-in. Members of a team regularly visit Royal Inland Hospital, visiting Anglicans and others there.
Adapted from reports to St. Pauls Annual Vestry Meeting, held on February 5th, reports written by Verna Albright, Ray Beal, Alison McKinnon, Margaret Mitchell, and the Rev. Tom Sugden.

Out-of-theOut-of-the-Cold
2011/12 Statistics
Total guests sleep over: Average guests per night: Total female guests sleep over: Average female guests per night: Total guests for dinner only: Sunday/Wednesday nights open: Emergency nights open: Total number of volunteer shifts: Total volunteer hours: 610 12 56 1 605 36 15 576 1986

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Hiking the Grand Canyon

by June and Lee Emery

June's story
The forecast was grim as we left Flagstaff early on the morning of 19 February this year. However, Lee assured me that the weather would improve as the week progressed. All the assurances in the world couldn't quiet the butterflies turning somersaults in the pit of my stomach as we drove the 80 miles to the Bright Angel trailhead on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Lee and June's big adventure had begun. It all started several months earlier during a transatlantic phone conversation with Lee. I was bemoaning the lack of adventuresome challenges in my life. We were planning to be in Arizona for a family reunion and a casual remark about the Grand Canyon led Lee to announce a week later that our trip was booked - that is the campgrounds and the permits necessary for backpacking below the rim of the Grand Canyon. Well, I meant it when I said it, but, hearing that we had made the commitment, I wasn't at all sure that it WAS exactly what I meant. I had many concerns, not least being my fear, nay dread, of heights. This would be a challenge indeed. Along with our permits, the National Park Service sent us a short informative video about how to prepare for such an undertaking - such as fitness training. As the video arrived only two weeks before we left Kamloops, we had certainly run out of time for that kind of regime. And here we were approaching the trailhead - in a blizzard! As seasoned Canadian backpackers, we were fully prepared for all conditions with layers of clothing, ice trax for our boots, walking poles and of course our tent, thermorests, down sleeping bags, stove, utensils and enough food and snacks for five days. Our plan was to hike down to the Colorado River in one day, camp for three days at the Bright Angel Campground, and then hike up and out over two days, camping at Indian Garden which is the half way point. However, the blizzard did take us by surprise. The first few miles of the trail were Below the rim - snow & ice! thick with snow and

ice. White-out conditions surrounded us, deadening the sounds of approaching figures as they suddenly loomed out of the mist, misshaped by the burdens they too carried. We soon settled into a slow plodding downward rhythm and I was gaining confidence with every step - relaxing into the adventure. As we zigzagged our way down the cliff face, we left the snow behind. As the skies began to clear, I could finally see around me and down at the trail winding hundreds of feet below. Towering above, the ancient rock layers dressed in hues of reds were darkly beautiful in their raiment of mist. As a fine rain began to fall, intense colours enhanced by the dampness appeared in places on the walls of the trail blues, greens, yellows. The stories of millennia could be traced in these geological layers.

So happy to be here. Blending into the beautiful canyon landscape, are four rest houses built above the trail at regular intervals. These small rustic stone buildings together with composting toilets (best loos with views in the world!) are gathering places for hikers to snack and share trail stories. The rest also provided the energy needed for the next leg of the trail. By the time we reached the last rest house, we could hear the Colorado River. Six and half hours, 9.7 miles and 6,000 vertical feet after leaving the rim we arrived exhausted but happy at the campground. I would have happily slept on the ground there and then if it saved unpacking everything and cooking supper, but, as it looked like rain, we had to get the tent up at least. Too tired to cook supper, we ate the remains of our lunch. By the time darkness fell, we were snug in our down bags wrapped in a cocoon of dreamless sleep.

Lee 's story:

We woke up Monday to a warm and bright sunny morning. This greatly lifted our spirits, (See page 8.)

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Grand Canyon Hiking (contd.): but, did little

to soothe our aching bones and muscles. With difficulty, we extracted ourselves out of the tent and found we could hardly walk. We were both very stiff and sore. Nevertheless, after a cup of hot coffee and a bit of breakfast, we faced the day with great anticipation, spending most of the day exploring our surroundings. The Colorado River was perfectly clear, a beautiful deep emerald colour, with many white water rapids and swirling eddies. We watched with amazement the heavily laden mule trains delivering cargo - be it supplies or people - to Phantom Ranch, an historical and still operating rustic lodge. We spoke with many interesting and engaging folks - fellow backpackers, lodge guests and National Park employees. Without exception, everyone shared the sacred beauty and wonder of this place. In the afternoon we sat on a white, sandy beach for a spell and then sauntered over to Phantom Ranch for a hot mug of tea. On the way back to our campsite we stopped at the Park Ranger's abode where there was a library of books about the Grand Canyon which were available to check out. The title that piqued June's interest was Death in the Canyon, a collection of bizarre tales of how people had died while hiking in the Park. It had been a relaxing and restorative day, but my foot, for no explicable reason, started feeling very painful which was worrisome. We went into the sack about 7:00 p.m. and slept soundly until daybreak. Tuesday also dawned bright and sunny. After a leisurely breakfast and several cups of coffee we packed a lunch and headed up into The Box - a narrow seven mile canyon. My sore foot seemed to be getting worse and I hobbled along trying to keep up with June. Nevertheless, the scenery was beautiful and the weather friendly. After about three or four miles we reached a lunch stop and the turn around point. Knowing that I was faced with the beginning of the hike up and out the next day, I didn't want to abuse my foot anymore. While munching on our rice cakes, crackers and rationed cheese, we met a lovely couple our age from Nova Scotia. They were literally spending a month in the Grand Canyon, often camping in very remote places. They were a real inspiration, especially as she was hiking with one arm in a sling, having broken it just before leaving Canada. Arriving back at our campsite, we encountered three young lads who had moved into the campsite next door. They were on their second to last day

Looking towards the North Rim. of a seven day rim to rim to rim trip. We enjoyed their account of spending two nights on the North Rim in a metre of freshly fallen snow holing up in a yurt. I went to bed that night feeling I really don't want to leave this beautiful place and with a sense of trepidation given my foot and our challenge of hiking out with albeit somewhat lighter but still heavy packs. The lads next door packed up in total darkness without hardly making a sound and were gone. We chose a more human wake-up time - being packed and ready to pull out at a very respectful time of 9:30 a.m. Miracle of miracles, my foot was totally all better! So off we went. Before we had covered the first two kilometres of the hike out we passed two couples of fellow travellers also on their way back out. Over the next two days we learned a great deal about these four people and enjoyed companionship with them. We didn't hike together, but leap-frogged each other many times, always stopping to share something of ourselves. The first two were a young married couple, Chris and Melissa from Minneapolis. Their sense of humour, irreverent wit and joie de vivre made the arduous uphill slog much less of a burden. The other two were a middle-aged man, Mario Fuentes, and his nephew, Jonathan, both from Los Angeles. Mario's children were grown and lived far away. He was a retired US Navy veteran who had formed a non-profit organization called Beyond Limits. Its slogan is motivate youths to enhance self-confidence and selfesteem. In a nutshell, Mario takes young people from the squalid barrios of the city to pristine landscapes in order for them to experience the beauty and challenges of the outdoors. This time he had brought along his nephew with the same purpose in mind. Mario had that Hispanic warmth and friendliness that we stereotypically attribute to folks from Latin America.. (See page10.)

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Joy ~ Hope ~ Love ~ Caring

At left from top to bottom: Classes in session during February; Easter Sunday the older children doing crafts; there is also time for the Easter story. Top right: The children gather with their tambourines and are ready to 'make a joyful noise'! During Lent: The children were given Lenten boxes and encouraged to earn money by doing extra chores. Money collected went to PWRDF. The children learned that they too can make a positive difference in the world. Center right: During Lent, little arms in prayer (pretzels) were made during class and shared with the congregation at coffee hour - for a small donation to PWRDF. Bottom right: On March 11th, with direction from Nancy Mutrie, soup was made for hungry neighbours in our community. Children brought some of the vegetables and Nancy ensured that the rest of the ingredients were on hand.
Photos: Bridget Jensen.

Russian Tea - St. Pauls Style

Each February, St. Pauls Altar Guild has a social gathering with a theme. This year it was a Russian Tea. Why a Russian Tea? At a prior meeting, there had been discussion about removing stains from the linen on the Altar. Apparently if the stain is fresh, vodka does a great job! After further discussion and much laughter, they had their theme! Top left: Polly, aka Jim Waldie, arrived late because she had to gather her offering of carrots, potatoes, radishes and wine which are in her bucket. Bottom left: Two poor farm women, Miriam Baskin & Verna Albright also attended. Top right: Joy Fudge arrived with Bishop Smirnoff (the Bishop is a doll dressed in Joys own baptismal gown). Bottom right: Bishop Smirnoff spent time talking things over with Dean Louise.
Photos: Elaine Parkes.

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After several hours of somewhat enjoyable hiking, we hit the Devil's Corkscrew, a very steep twisting path along a seemingly endless cliff edge. As we were nearing the summit of this grind we met a mule train coming down. Fortunately there was just enough room for us to let these critters and their riders pass without us falling off the edge into the abyss. In mid-afternoon, we all met up at Indian Garden, a beautiful camping area halfway up to the rim - another opportunity to relax and socialize. We were treated to a gorgeous sunset. As darkness fell, we could see the lights of civilization up on the top, four and a half difficult and lofty miles away. The morning dawned very benignly and each started for the top at our own chosen time. Soon we caught up with Mario and Jonathan. Jonathan was in a bad way, exhausted and feeling wretched. June provided him with some glucose tablets and we set off again. As we were having a rest the sick lad and his uncle caught up with us. This time, Jonathan threw up and was looking more pale than ever. Once again June administered some nursing care. Later, when we were just about to leave the lower rest house, they staggered in. Jonathan was feeling much better, with a sense that he would eventually make it out. Mario was treating him to a night in Bright Angel Lodge as an incentive. Soon we were back into snow and icy trail conditions. During our lunch break at the upper rest house, we put our Trax back on our boots and climbed up the remaining mile and a half. Rounding each switchback, we were disappointed that we still couldn't see the end. We were both very tired, and could feel our strength ebbing. We suddenly came upon a park naturalist who pointed out some petroglyphs that otherwise we would have blindly stumbled by. We really felt we were approaching the top when we began to encounter tourists ambling down in city street shoes, and with no pack or water. At last, we rounded a corner and saw a building a little ways above. We could now hear car noises. However, at that moment a Japanese tourist who spoke very little English demanded we stop and take his photograph. This was the last thing we felt like doing, but we obliged him in exchange for his taking our picture (see photo above). Finally, after two more switchbacks we were on the top! All aches, pains and exhaustion evaporated. We were ebullient. Imagine my chagrin when June insisted that, rather then taking the shuttle bus back to our car, we hike there. What a trooper! Finally

We made it!
Photos by Lee Emery and a Japanese tourist.

reaching the parking lot, we met up with Chris and Michelle. We had a great exchange of our experiences, making a commitment to stay in touch. I took my pack into the visitor centre and weighed it. With food and fuel absent, it still weighed 45 pounds. We were thankful and joyful on the drive back to Flagstaff. I greatly looked forward to a hamburger, fries and a cold pint at the brew pub. It was a wonderful and affirming experience, one that will sustain us in the days ahead. Yes, we have kept in touch with Chris, Michelle and Mario. Our dilemma - Where to next?

Community Garden
The St. Pauls Community Garden is a group of parishioners who gather and get their hands dirty growing vegetables to share. Tasks include sowing, digging, weeding, harvesting, distributing the produce. Produce is shared with parishioners, families, friends, the Food Bank, the ASK Wellness Centre and especially with those in need. Produce is also used for ministries and parish events at St. Pauls. The Community Garden project will operate at only one site this year with two more-or-less regular gathering times: Thursday mornings after 9:30 a.m. Saturday mornings after 9:30 a.m. Other times to be arranged as needed.

There are other rewards: An opportunity to learn about gardening. Fellowship - a time for coffee & goodies.

Join us. Contact Chuck Kalnin (250-376-1940) or Jo-Lynn Forbs (250-573-3430).

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From Scarcity to Abundance Stewardship Is . . .

Stewardship is recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God. We can take credit for nothing. Everything we have and everything we do is a result of some gift that God places into our hands. Stewardship is living a life of gratitude taking time every day to recognize the gifts that God has given and to be grateful for them, and its returning a portion of those gifts to God. The gifts we return are our time, our talent and our treasure. We return them because we feel an overwhelming need to show our love and gratitude to God. Stewardship is transformative. Once we embrace the message, stewardship changes the way we make decisions. It becomes a way of life. Once we allow God to take up residence in our hearts, we become overwhelmed by abundant love. We just naturally feel the need to join our lives with God - dedicating our time, talent and treasure to carrying out Gods work here on earth.
Adapted from Stewardship Is ; Archdiocese of St. Louis; http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/stewardship.

From the Treasurers Desk

Summary of Revenue and Expense

For the Four Months Ending April 30, 2012 Actual Revenue Offering Rental Income Other Income Total Revenue $ 80.838.79 15,740.32 8,517.39 $105,096.50 Budget $ 78,707.00 15,750.00 3,200.00 $ 97,657.00 $ 48,266.00 17,372.00 12,339.00 23,224.00 $101,201.00 ($ 3,544.00)

Expense Salaries & Benefits $ 47,694.78 Premises & Office 15,944.15 Programs & Other 13,459.59 Christian Sharing 22,953.51 Total Expenses $100,052.03 Operating Surplus $ 5,044.47

Parables about Money

Jesus believed there was a direct connection between money and our spiritual growth. Talk of money is Incarnational. Consider just some of the parables where money has a central role in the story:

We are called to be stewards of: Creation - the environment. Our personal and work relationships. Our personal health. Our treasure. Our spiritual gifts.
Source: 22 Stewardship Preaching Tips, Diocese of Niagara. http://www.niagara.anglican.ca/stewardship/

Questions to Ponder
How do you feel about the fact that we in Western culture live relatively comfortably, while two-thirds of the people in the world are poor? Jesus said we will always have the poor with us. What does this mean? What kind of ministry or volunteer work do you find most fulfilling or satisfying? Why? How might your gifts and talents be used to make a difference in the lives of others?

the workers in the vineyard - a discussion about the seeming unfairness of life; the lost coin - money as a metaphor for God seeking the lost; the widows offering - out of her poverty she gave all she had; the prodigal - the squandering of an inheritance; the shrewd manager - wise investing; the rich fool - the folly of storing up wealth; the rich young man - an invitation to sell everything and follow Jesus; the rich man and Lazarus - a call to do charitable work while there is still time; the unforgiving servant - forgiven a large debt, he calls in a smaller debt; the question about paying taxes - giving the emperor what is his; The talents - an invitation to be good stewards of Gods gifts.

Extracted from: David Ponting; From Scarcity to Abundance; 2005; Morehouse Publishing.

Care for creation is intimately linked with biblical mandates to care for the poor and to end oppression and injustice. Daniel Spencer;, United Church pastor.

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Truth, Equity and Reconciliation - It Matters to Me . . .

by Joy Gothard

The advocacy theme of KAIROS this year is Truth, Equity and Reconciliation. KAIROS is a group of churches who work for social justice. The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) is a sponsoring church. PWRDF is also a member. KAIROS is very much a part of the mission and ministry of ACC. St. Paul's is a KAIROS community. In 2011, Peace & Justice members were involved, along with the Kamloops United Church and the Interior Indian Friendship Centre, in creating a banner for the KAIROS initiative Roll with the Declaration a KAIROS initiative to encourage Parliament to act on the UN Declaration of Aboriginal Rights. Our banner, along with four others from this area, were carried by train to Ottawa where they were connected with many others and marched to Parliament Hill on National Aboriginal Day, June 20, 2011.

the TRC hearings were to begin, the shawls were draped over and the ribbons placed on top of the altar in our Chapel during the Wednesday morning worship. The communion of worshipers joined Rev. Sandra Sugden in blessing the ribbons and shawls before they went to Victoria. About 100 ribbons were sent with Bishop Barbara.

Over 2500 people attended the hearings and 400 aboriginal people spoke, with more aboriginal people witnessing the hearings. It was the largest turn-out in total and in numbers of non-aboriginal people who observed the proceedings. A prayer shawl was presented to each speaker. On Saturday afternoon, Bishop Barbara spoke at the town-hall gathering with Sheila Rogers. The theme was, "What step for reconciliation are you prepared to take?" Bishop Barbara spoke of the work in APCI and presented a shawl. She read some of the ribbon statements randomly pulled from the collection, inviting folks to take Bishop Barbara Andrews and three other Anglican bishops represented ACC at the Truth and Reconcilia- ribbons and encouraging them others to make and share ribbons too. tion (TRC) hearings in Victoria, April 12-14, 2012. She had provided us with the DVD Mighty Wind of In Kamloops, the ribbons are being shared in many the Spirit, a documentary history about the Anglican ways. Some people have shared them with a friend, Council of Indigenous People and their ministry of the with people at the Interior Indian Friendship Society Sacred Circle. When asked how we could support and at the Ask Wellness Centre. Between May 26th her in Victoria, Bishop Barbara referred us to ribbons (the National Day for Healing and Reconciliation) and of reconciliation. June 21st (the National Aboriginal Day), you are invited to make a ribbon and share it with an aboriginal Colored ribbons were donated by our Thrift Shop, th friend, teacher, leader, or politician. collected otherwise, and purchased. On March 20 , small groups gathered at St. Paul's to view Mighty The ACC website has video links to Primate Wind of the Spirit. ACC is blessed to have ordained Fred Hiltz and Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald and lay Indigenous Ministers of the Word and Sacraresponding to Truth and Reconciliation matter to ment who are work within their communities to heal me . . . There are other interesting links at this and encourage self governance. During our discuswebsite about the history, the TRC and resources sions after viewing the documentary, ribbons of for action. (See page 14 for the websites.) reconciliation were made. It's amazing how much On September 18-21, 2013, the National Truth and can be done during lively discussion! Reconciliation hearings will be in Vancouver. I invite A card is attached to each ribbon, saying: Truth, you to pray while creating another ribbon of reconEquity and Reconciliation matter to me because . . . ciliation and/or a prayer shawl for the next event. During several coffee hours after church, we invited A house is not a home unless it contains food and people to write a response on a ribbon card. Our fire for the mind as well as the body. St. Pauls Youth group also created ribbons of Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790. Reconciliation. Bishop Barbara had also received a last minute request to bring prayer shawls to the TRC hearings. Shawls were made in Quesnel, Valemont and Kamloops (St. Paul's and Kamloops United), each accompanied with a note from its creator. The day before Serving others - especially those who live on the margins - can shed light both on our unique talents and gifts and on the gifts all Christians are called to share - friendship, compassion, hope, love.
Jennifer Grant Haworth, seminary professor.

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Glancing Back - St. Pauls 1979 Reports to AVM

Editors note: We received a copy of the St. Pauls Annual Report for 1979. The Very Rev. Pat Lee was Dean. The Right Rev. John Snowden was Bishop of Cariboo. Our Annual Vestry Meeting was held in the parish hall on Sunday, January 27, 1980. Below are some of the reports. Some things have changed and some seem surprising similar! More reports from 1979 will appear in future issues of The Circular.

Hospital Visiting Report

About a year ago, a group of church members was formed for the purpose of visiting patients at Royal Inland Hospital so that the clergy could be relieved and to provide more visitation. The purpose of pastoral visiting at the hospital shows the Church's concern for those who are sick or otherwise distressed. A six-week training course was provided by the Rev. Norman Wilkinson, Chaplain at [RIH], with input from various head nurses and other personnel. Those who served on the team during 1979, and to whom go my personal thanks, are Harold and Helen Willan, Mary Karasiuk, Germaine Sanders, Thelma Allen. Pat Groner, Jo-Lynn Forbes, Phil and Jean Knox. Carol Thompson and Liz Deatherage have recently agreed to [join] the team. More volunteers will always be welcome.
Respectfully submitted, P.T. Knox.

Projects Committee
The Projects Committee organized two major activities this past year - the annual Shenanigans in the spring and the Parish Picnic in the summer. Both events were a success - the result of much effort by Marjorie Johnson and Bert Edgewood with help from Ann Watkins and Gloria Martino. The committee welcomes suggestions for projects for the coming year. Thank you all for your support.
Respectfully submitted, Terry Watkins.

Spoolmak Days
In August, 1979, St. Pauls manned the gates for Spoolmak Days. [Spoolmak is Kamloops spelled in reverse.] This is the third year we have done this. Each year has seen changes and improvements in both the event and the working conditions. Spoolmak Days, a non-profit society, is built on community participation. Organizations participating, as we do, are paid. Our pay is $1,250 plus a percentage of the gate. This year we earned $2,410. About 80 people manned the gates in 3 hour shifts, for approximately 450 hours of service. Cathedral Committee has sent a letter of thanks to the Spoolmak Days Society, volunteering to do the job again in 1980. For 1980, I would like a helper for the big job of contacting and scheduling shifts.
Respectfully submitted, Elaine Brown [Parkes].

Building and Maintenance Report

This has been a busy year. New shingles were put on the roof. Funds to cover all costs were raised through the generosity of the congregation. Renovations to the Chapel progress steadily. A new decorative door has been installed. Work on the walls and ceiling are finished, leaving only the beams, lights and minor electrical work to be done. Rental fees were reviewed and adjustments made to compensate for increased heating costs, which have increased dramatically. With co-operation of Inland Gas, a report was completed outlining existing excessive energy consumption and some possible solutions. Some work has been initiated already with the installation of three fans in the Cathedral and one soon in the Chapel, as well as the replacement of worn out weather stripping. We strongly recommend [that insulation of pipes, walls and around doors, plus the installation of six regulated control valves be completed] during the next two years. Consideration should also be given for the construction of a permanent location for the Thrift Shop and the repainting of exterior wood trim.
Respectfully submitted, Chuck Kalnin, Peoples Warden.

A.C.W. Thrift Shop

We now have $3,706.97 in the bank. $2,000.00 has been put into a 90-day term deposit, earning 13%. Our current account is only earning 3%. We try to have six helpers each Friday. If you have a spare hour or two, we will be happy to see you. Just come or phone Lois Clark or Joan Foulger. At the moment, we have two concerns - the furnace and heating system and the construction of a permanent home for the Thrift Shop. Church funds are able to cope with the present furnace problems. Regarding construction, a meeting will be held with qualified and involved people in the near future.
Respectfully submitted, Joan Foulger.

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Live in My Life
Lord, I invite you to live in my life today. Here is my face - smile through it. Here is my mouth - speak to someone with it. Here is my heart - love someone with it. Here are my ears - listen to someone with them. Here are my hands - touch someone with them. Here are my arms - hug someone with them. Here are my feet - walk with them today. Amen.
Office of Stewardship, Archdiocese of St. Louis http://archstl.org/stewardship/.

May we live in peace without weeping. May our joy outline the lives we touch without ceasing. And may our love fill the world, angel wings tenderly beating.
An Irish blessing.

All that is required is to know that God dances in creation. Tune your senses to the play of God, and when you are ready, join in the Sabbath dance.
Dan B. Allender. Sabbath. 2009. Thomas Nelson.

Interesting Internet
Anglican Indigenous Ministry: information & news about the Indigenous ministries of the Anglican Church of Canada. http://www.anglican.ca/relationships/trc BCYAYM: information and news about the BC & Yukon Anglican Youth Movement. http://www.bcaym.bc.ca/ CLAY: information about the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth gathering to be held August 16-19, in Saskatoon. http://clay2012.ca Grand Canyon National Park: official website for Grand Canyon Park. www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm Ribbons of Reconciliation: website of an Anglican Church of Canadas initiative concerning TRC. http://news.anglican.ca/news/stories/2475 Ribbons of Reconciliation Resource Kit: more information and resources for the TRC initiative. http//www.anglican.ca/relationships/files/2022/06/ TRC_Ribbons_of_Recon_en_p8.pdf Roll with the Declaration: video about the banners sent to Ottawa through the KAIROS project. http://www.kairoscanada.org/ Truth & Reconciliation Hearings in Victoria: videos of the events at the hearings in Victoria. http://www.myrobust.com/websites/victoria/index.php?p=518

How was it formed? The truth is that no one knows for sure, though there are some good guesses. Chances are that a number of processes combined to create the views that you see in todays Grand Canyon. The most powerful force to have an impact on the Grand Canyon is erosion, primarily by water and ice and secondly by wind. Other forces that contributed to the Canyon's formation are the Colorado River itself, volcanism, continental drive and slight variations in the earths orbit which in turn causes variations in seasons and climate.
Source: http://www.bobspixels.com/kaibab.org/geology/gc_geol.htm

A Prayer for Pentecost

God of Comfort and Life, you sent your Holy Spirit in wind and fire at Pentecost, empowering the disciples to proclaim with boldness your love in Christ, giving birth to your church. May the fire of the Spirit purify our hearts and minds to show forth the fruit of your Spirit. May the fire of the Spirit ignite our lives with zeal for your kingdom. May the fire of the Spirit provoke in us a passion to pray and proclaim your love in Christ. May the fire of the Spirit set our hearts on fire with love and adoration for you, our God. Amen.
Bishop John Harrower, Anglican Church in Tasmania. http://imaginary diocese.org/bishopjohn/2009/05/19/

The sun passes behind a cloud and the warmth evaporates from my body. I dont know how long I have been napping here. I think of getting on with the task at hand but draw a blank as to what that might be. As if by an electrical switch, the sun reemerges, and a momentary blast of heat rushes through every cell in my body like a welcome intravenous drug. Conroy sneezes and raises his head. I open my eyes to see the white clustered blossoms of the Kitsgate rose above me, wandering through the nearby topped alder. The scent, of allspice, drifts downward. I rack my brain trying to remember what I needed to do, I close my eyes and begin to drift off. Whatever it was, it can wait.
Terry Hershey; in Soul Gardening: Cultivating the Good Life; 2000; Augsburg Fortress.

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Upcoming Special Dates

June 3 8-10 15 12 16-19 10 22 5-8 12-14 17 Sunday Fr-Sa-Su Friday Thursday Th-Fr-Sa-Su Monday Saturday after service ----1:30 p.m. ------------tba Parish Picnic Anglican Editors Association Strawberry Tea facility floors to be scrubbed CLAY Gathering deadline for Photo Contest Deo Gratia - God is Grateful Pr. Charles Park partly at St. Pauls Parish Hall several areas Saskatoon Parish Office Parish Hall St. Michaels, Merritt Prince George Mitchells home + Chapel

July August September October

Fr-Sa-Su-Mo ----BC/Yukon AYM Conference Fr-Sa-Su ----APCI Equip Wednesday 1:30 + 7:00 p.m. Firstfruits Living study
Dates and times may change.

Stewardship Book Study

St. Pauls Thrift Shop

Come - Visit - Find a Treasure.

St. Pauls Parish Picnic

Fellowship - Fun - Food Prince Charles Park after the 10:00 a.m. service Sunday, June 3rd Races will be coordinated by Roger. Faces will be painted by Denise. Jim, Reid & Ivan will be barbecuing.

Firstfruits Living
by Lynn A. Miller Discussion of stories about Giving God our Best

Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Closed July and August Reopens September 7th

7 weeks starting October 17th afternoon or evening

watch for details

Donations are welcome during the summer - please drop off during office hours. Thank you for your support.

Deo Gratias
Appreciation Dinner

October 12 to 14 Prince George

watch for details

Equip 2012 th th

Strawberry Tea
Friday, June 15
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Saturday, September 22nd

God is Grateful - for all of the ministries of our parishioners here at St. Pauls.

1:30 p.m. in the parish hall

St. Pauls

Photo Contest Guidelines

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Entries are to be submitted by the photographer. Entry is open to all of Gods people. Entries are limited to six (6) per person. Please include your name, phone number plus a title or a brief description. Comments as to why the entry depicts abundance in your life are encouraged. Please indicate if you wish your original photographs returned. First, second and third place will be acknowledged in a single category - with a certificate plus a book about photography. First, second and third place photographs will be published in the St. Pauls Circular. All photographs will be displayed in the Cathedral Offices. Prints may be dropped off at the office: 360 Nicola Street. Prints may be sent by email (jpeg) to: stpaulscathedral@shawbiz.ca

6th Annual Photo Contest

from scarcity to abundance

What abundant gifts from God are in your life? first, second and third place will be awarded
Entries may be dropped off at: 360 Nicola Street. OR sent by email (jpeg) to: stpaulscathedral@shawbiz.ca entry deadline: Monday, September 10, 2012

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St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral

Parish Founded 1884

360 Nicola Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2P5

phone: 250-372-3912

e-mail: stpaulscathedral@shawbiz.ca

visit our site at: stpaulscathedral.blogspot.com/ Bishop: Rector & Dean: Honourary Assistant: Honourary Assistant: Honourary Assistant: Music Directors: Rectors Warden: Peoples Warden: Sunday School Coordinator: Office Coordinator: Youth Coordinator: The Rt. Rev. Barbara Andrews The Very Rev. Louise Peters The Rev. Sandra Sugden The Rev. Tom Sugden The Rev. Viktor Gundel Heather & Norris Berg Alison McKinnon Verna Albright Bridget Jensen Viki Engdahl Melissa Green

The Cathedral parish of St. Pauls strives to be a joyful, rooted, responsive and hospitable Christian community grounded in the Anglican tradition.
The submission deadline for the next issue of The Circular is September 19, 2012 The theme for the next issue is vines.

Campfires
by Bud Forbes

The campfire has a great deal of meaning for our family. It was always the first real sign of the beginning of Spring. On a nice warm day we would light a fire in the backyard and would invite friends over for a wiener roast and toasting marshmallows. The fire was the focal point for some good stories from the

always nice to sit around the campfire at night and tell stories and jokes. The fire at night takes on an almost magical feeling. For one thing, the flames become much more visible in the dark as they dance up from the burning wood and disappear into the darkness. Once again the fire becomes a focal point for friendships to develop and strengthen. Two years ago, when a group of us paddled the Bowron Lakes, a campfire ban was on, meaning no campfires at night. It really felt like a good part of camp life was missing. So a campfire is more than just a fire. It becomes a place where many God moments and memories are produced.

The Campfire by Bud Forbes.

parents about how they would roast hotdogs when they were kids. And of course, the kids always had fun making creations out of melted marshmallows. Our girls still have many fond memories of those days. Unfortunately the city, in its wisdom, put an end to outdoor fires in the city. The campfire was also a very important part of camping trips. After a hard day of paddling, it was

Easter Poster by St. Pauls Sunday School.

St. Pauls Worship Services

Sunday Sunday Wednesday 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. BCP Holy Communion BAS Holy Eucharist BCP Holy Communion

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St. Pauls Facility & Ministry Committee

by Chuck Kalnin and Dean Louise Peters

The Discernment Day Report

After our Discernment Day on November 26, 2011, our facilitator, Paula Schmidt of Strategic Dynamics, presented the Discernment Day Report to the Facility & Ministry Committee (F&M). F&M has examined and discussed the report in detail and has distributed it by: making copies of the report available to anyone wishing to view it; presenting a summary of the report to the Annual Vestry Meeting on February 5th; holding a congregational meeting on March 4th for comments about and discussion of the report; making recommendations to Cathedral Committee at the meeting of March 27th.

Cathedral Committee Actions

Having received the Discernment Day Report and recommendations from F&M, Cathedral Committee upheld them in prayer, discussed them, then acted upon them. Several motions were made (see page 2). During discussions, two points especially stood out: 1) that we have this building that we must care for; and 2) not wishing to lose the initiative of the F&M, we must investigate how we might continue their valuable work. The following has resulted from Cathedral Committees discussions and decisions. F&M has met its mandate and has stepped down. That committee is now disbanded. On behalf of St. Pauls, Cathedral Committee thanks were extended to members of F&M, -past and present - for the tremendous amount of work that has been done on our behalf over the past six years. The pamphlet commonly referred to as Whos Who, i.e., the list of the various groups and ministries at St. Pauls, plus The Story of St. Pauls by Roland Cobb (2006), will be attached as appendices to the Discernment Day Report. Every year at the February meeting, Cathedral Committee will review the material found in the appendices of the Discernment Day Report. The list of building deficiencies found in Appendix E page 34 of the Discernment Day Report will be reviewed. Items of safety and/or building code concern will be identified and addressed. A decision, as to who will be responsible for doing this, has been tabled to the next meeting. A majority of those present at the Discernment Day indicated that the new building concept was the direction to follow. A new working group is being struck to continue to investigate this concept. Their work will include exploring with other agencies that might partner with us. Cathedral Committee has accepted the responsibility to ensure that the recommendations of F&M are addressed. Cathedral Committee will address some of the recommendations. As well, two working groups are being defined and set up to address the remaining recommendations.

F&M Report & Recommendations

The material that is in the Discernment Day Report has been compiled from information gathered at our Discernment Day and from information gathered from our community during large and small group discussions. Keeping this in mind the Facility and Ministry Committee would like to make the following recommendations: 1. That the present Facility and Ministry Committee step down as its mandate has been accomplished. 2. As the majority of the people at the Discernment Day voted for the New Building concept we recommend that Cathedral Committee strike a new committee or small group to pursue this option. This group should look at other agencies that might partner with us. 3. As our present facility has a number of safety and building code concerns we recommend that Cathedral Committee look closely at the list of Building Deficiencies found in the Appendices of the Report. 4. That Cathedral Committee look at the list of our Ministries found in the report to see if they should be expanded upon. 5. That Cathedral Committee, from time to time, review the material found in the Appendices so that it does not get put away and forgotten.

From Cathedral Committee Meetings

February An orientation was given as to how Cathedral Committee will function during the coming year. St. Pauls operating funds will now be managed by the Quick Books program March Members of the Facility & Ministry Committee (F&M) were welcomed to the meeting. A report of their work during the past six years was received and discussed. The tremendous amount of work they have done is greatly appreciated. Thanks are expressed to all present and past members of this committee. Members of Cathedral Committee were conducted on a walking tour of the facility. April Motion: Be it resolved that this Cathedral Committee, in response to recommendation 4 from the Facility & Ministry Committee presented to Cathedral Committee on March 27th, 2012, include the most recent list of ministries commonly referred to as Whos Who as an addendum to the St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral Discernment Report dated November, 2011, as this represents the work in which this Cathedral actively engages. Carried. Motion: Be it resolved that this Cathedral Committee include The Story of St. Pauls, compiled by Roland Cobb in 2006, as an addendum to the St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral Discernment Report dated November, 2011, in order to preserve the history of the many phases of the building. Carried. Motion: Be it moved that the present Facility & Ministry Committee step down, as its mandate had been accomplished. Carried. Motion: Be it moved that Cathedral Committee, at the February meeting each year of the new Cathedral Committee, review the material found in the appendices to the Discernment Day Report of November, 2011. Carried. Motion: Be it moved that Cathedral Committee look closely at the list of building deficiencies found in Appendix E on Page 34 of the Discernment Day Report of November, 2011, and consider which items may need to be acted upon in the near future to address safety and building code concerns. Carried. Motion: Be it moved that Cathedral Committee strike a new working group to continue to investigate the new building concept. The majority of those at the Discernment Day on November 26th, 2011 indicated that this was the direction for the Cathedral community to follow. This working group will also explore other agencies that might partner with us. Carried.

How Cathedral Committee Works

A Brief Summary
The committees work is to serve God and Gods people of this place in the overseeing, management and care of the various ministries, the buildings and the finances of the Cathedral community. The Committee does this by: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Communicating mainly electronically. Praying together. Checking in with & supporting each other. Conducting business in a thoughtful and prayerful manner. Typically making decisions by majority vote, with a quorum for financial aspects. Also making decisions by consensus at times. Receiving electronic and verbal reports from the various ministries and committees. Usually conducting meetings within two hours.

Prayers for the Commissioning of Cathedral Committee

Adapted from Cathedral Committee 2012: A Guideline for How we Do our Work Together, presented at St. Pauls Cathedral Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

During the worship service on Sunday, February 19th, Cathedral Committee members were prayed or as they were commissioned to that committee for 20122013. Photo: Bridget Jensen.