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G The REDEEMER REVIEW I AM SITTTING in a retreat centre on Bowen Island, surrounded by silence, what monks refer to as “holy solitude”, with amazing views of the ocean and mountains and asking myself the question, “Why don’t I do this more often?” The pulse rate lowers, the stresses resolve, problems that seemed insurmountable suddenly come into perspective and listening to God becomes a little easier in the light of prayer and scripture and a nice walk. I think that is the best light to consider Lent. For some folks, this might be the first Lent that they have spent in a liturgical church. It is a traditional time of fasting, of abstinence and spiritual preparation for 40 days prior to Holy Week: Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday. It begins with celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a traditional pancake dinner at the church. We share a list of ideas for Lent to pursue holiness and to prepare for the Feast of the Resurrection. Then on Ash Wednesday we gather at one of two services: one at 11:00 am and one at 7:00pm after a potluck at 6:00 pm. We have ashes marked on our forehead in the shape of the cross and are reminded: “Dust thou art, to dust thou shallt return.” (Continued on page 2) LENT & EASTER 2011 Parish Calendar TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Pancake Supper – 6 pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Imposition of Ashes – 11 am Potluck and Eucharist – 7 pm SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Men’s Maintenance Group Bible study and work session (at CTR) – 10 am SUNDAY, MARCH 27 MAP Event (see pg. 7) – 12 pm SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Cemetery Clean Up – 10 am SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Palm Sunday Eucharist – 8:30 am (BCP); 10 am (BAS) THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Morning Prayer – 9:15 am Potluck and Eucharist – 7 pm FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Stations of the Cross (at Christ Church cemetery) – 10 am Good Friday liturgy – 11 am SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Easter Vigil – 8:30 pm SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Easter Sunday Eucharist – 8:30 am (BCP); 10 am (BAS) THE RIVENDELL RETREAT CENTRE ON BOWEN ISLAND FROM THE RECTOR Holy Solitude REV CRAIG VANCE ANDREA MATEGNA (1457)
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G The REDEEMER

REVIEW

I AM SITTTING in a retreat centre on Bowen Island, surrounded by silence, what monks refer to as “holy solitude”, with amazing views of the ocean and mountains and asking myself the question, “Why don’t I do this more often?” The pulse rate lowers, the stresses resolve, problems that seemed insurmountable suddenly come into perspective and listening to God becomes a little easier in the light of prayer and scripture and a nice walk.

I think that is the best light to consider Lent. For some folks, this might be the first Lent that they have spent in a liturgical church. It is a traditional time of fasting, of abstinence and spiritual preparation for 40 days prior to Holy Week: Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday. It begins with celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a traditional pancake dinner at the church. We share a list of ideas for Lent to pursue holiness and to prepare for the Feast of the Resurrection. Then on Ash Wednesday we gather at one of two services: one at 11:00 am and one at 7:00pm after a potluck at 6:00 pm. We have ashes marked on our forehead in the shape of the cross and are reminded: “Dust thou art, to dust thou shallt return.” (Continued on page 2)

LENT & EASTER 2011

Parish Calendar TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Pancake Supper – 6 pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Imposition of Ashes – 11 am Potluck and Eucharist – 7 pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Men’s Maintenance Group Bible study and work session (at CTR) – 10 am

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 MAP Event (see pg. 7) – 12 pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Cemetery Clean Up – 10 am

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Palm Sunday Eucharist – 8:30 am (BCP); 10 am (BAS)

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Morning Prayer – 9:15 am Potluck and Eucharist – 7 pm

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Stations of the Cross (at Christ Church cemetery) – 10 am Good Friday liturgy – 11 am

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Easter Vigil – 8:30 pm

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Easter Sunday Eucharist – 8:30 am (BCP); 10 am (BAS)

THE RIVENDELL RETREAT CENTRE ON BOWEN ISLAND

FROM THE RECTOR

Holy Solitude REV CRAIG VANCE

ANDREA MATEGNA (1457)

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Holy Solitude CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 During the 40 days of Lent people take on spiritual disciplines. Some might be ways of negation: doing without. It might be a small indulgence like coffee or alcohol or chocolate, or dieting, or fasting or television or Facebook or…? It might be ways of affirmation: praying more, reading the Bible, meditation, good deeds, “random acts of kindness”, going on a retreat, going to Confession. (Anglicans do that too). But Lent is ultimately that feeling of “Why don’t I do this more often”, because it can be exactly what our soul is longing for, and not in any way suffering.

This Lent I would like to invite folks to Pasta Vespers. I have been meeting with a few folks Sunday afternoons at my place from 5 to 7. We have a very simple pasta dinner together: some people bring a salad, or a sauce or a beverage. Then we do Evensong together and are done by 7:00 pm. If you would like to take part just let me know by email or in church so I know how much pasta to put on. It is for me embracing a part of prairie culture that I grew up with. People would drop in, often unannounced and another bowl would be set on the table, and there always seemed to be enough to go around. You can come once, or every Sunday, or not at all and I will trust to the Holy Spirit to figure out how many people can fit in my house and to feeding folks. G

Anglicanism FOR NOT-SO DUMMIES

Starting February 28th we will think about God and Jesus and the essence of the Christian faith contained in the baptismal covenant. It is designed for people considering baptism as well as those wanting an introduction to and deeper look at the Christian faith. WHEN: Meet at 6 pm for a potluck (please bring a dish to share) WHERE: Christ the Redeemer

Christianity FOR NOT-SO DUMMIES

Starting March 21st we will do five sessions looking at some themes common to “the Great Tradition”. This is not just about the Anglican expression of the faith, but some key understandings of things that are found in the Anglican tradition that is often missing in some of the more dominant expressions of faith in North America such as the Eucharist, sacraments, the church and liturgy in a way that is profoundly rich and nourishing to the soul. The course is designed for people considering confirmation or being received into the Anglican church as well as those who just want to explore their faith a little more deeply. WHEN: Meet at 6 pm for a potluck (please bring a dish to share) WHERE: Christ the Redeemer

Ideas for Lent & Easter 40 ideas for 40 days of Lent –

http://bit.ly/ex5mmg Lenten Resources from The Text This

Week - http://bit.ly/98fPtF Eastern Resources from The Text this

Week –http://bit.ly/cy6VpE Lenten Resources from Anglicans

Online –http://bit.ly/f0IMRH Ideas for observing Holy Week with

children – http://bit.ly/i28j5f Web addresses are shorted, but you can just type them into your browser and you will be redirected to the actual website.

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WHEN SUSAN WADDACOR retired as sexton and chair of Christ Church Cemetery last fall I was asked to come on board as sexton. Susan fulfilled her duties with great dedication and it is my hope that I will do even half as good a job as she has done for the past 10 years.

Several years ago Esther North asked me to take on the role of property management and to be the parish contact for brides wanting to get married in our parish. Of course, it is Christ Church that is the big draw for weddings and, since 2003, I have happily assisted 89 brides prepare to be married there. So, I already had strong feelings of being connected to Christ Church when Craig approached me to be sexton.

Although Christ Church Cemetery is owned by The Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster and administered according to bylaws created by Diocesan Council, it has always enjoyed a very close relationship with the parish here in Cloverdale. Presently, licences for the use of burial and cremation plots are available for sale to parishioners (members of Vestry) of Christ the Redeemer and their families. Interment of ashes in the memorial garden is available to parishioners of all Anglican parishes and their families.

Unlike municipal cemeteries, with their paid city staff, Christ Church Cemetery is largely tended by dedicated volunteers. I am very happy to say that Susan had built up a strong group of support for the work of the cemetery. All these wonderful people have stayed on and it is my hope, that with their help, the transition will be as smooth as possible. G

CHRIST CHURCH CEMETERY

New Cemetery Sexton CHERYL-ANN ARCHIBALD

The Christ Church Cemetery Board would like to invite you to join us for our spring work bee. Bring some gardening tools and join us for coffee and goodies starting at 10:00 am until noon on April 16th.

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE that we have started up a nursery ministry for families with small children (under the age of 3) at CTR. When my children were young I told my priest that I was looking for just one thing in a church: 2 minutes of adult spirituality, where I could have a conversation with two uninterrupted sentences in a row, and where “God” was the subject of one of the sentences. We hope that this will be a welcome opportunity to pray and enjoy some quiet Sunday mornings. (You do still remember, what quiet is don’t you?). We now have a rota of volunteers who will take care of your child. If you would like to help out or volunteer from time to time, please contact Janet Mackie. G

New Nursery Ministry

Are you a parent looking for a little peace? We’ve

got just what you’re looking for!

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Unless otherwise specified, all events take place at Christ the Redeemer SHROVE TUESDAY – MARCH 8 ✚ Pancake Supper - 6 pm Shrove Tuesday is the last night before the beginning of Lent which is traditionally a period of fasting and abstinence. At Christ the Redeemer, we celebrate Shrove Tuesday by having a delicious pancake supper at the church. ASH WEDNESDAY – MARCH 9 ✚ Imposition of Ashes and Eucharist - 11 am The Service of the Imposition of Ashes marks the beginning of Lent. In the service, a cross is made on a person’s forehead with ashes to signify repentance. ✚ Communal meal and Eucharist – 7 pm Join us for a potluck supper and Eucharist. PALM SUNDAY – APRIL 17 ✚ Eucharist - 8:30 am (BCP); 10 am (BAS) On Palm Sunday, we celebrate the Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem. Small palms, in the shape of a cross, will be given to you before the service. HOLY THURSDAY – APRIL 21 ✚ Potluck and Eucharist – 6 pm Holy Thursday observes the institution of the Eucharist, the washing of the Disciples’ feet at the Last Supper and the night that Jesus is arrested. GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 22 ✚ The Stations of the Cross – 9 am Weather permitting, we will meet in Christ Church cemetery to observe Christ’s trial, beating, journey to the Cross, and crucifixion. At each station, we listen to the Gospel account of Christ’s journey to his death and mediate on a short devotional writing. At each station, you will have the opportunity to bear a wooden across (alone or with the help of someone else) to the next station. ✚ Good Friday Liturgy – 10 am On Good Friday, we solemnly commemorate the last hours of Christ’s life and listen to the Gospel accounts of his death. To mark death of Christ, the altar is stripped bare and all of the

liturgical elements are take down. The sanctuary is left barren until Easter Vigil. HOLY SATURDAY – APRIIL 23 ✚ Easter Vigil - 8:30 pm The Easter Vigil is the climax of Easter, of the whole Church year, and of liturgical worship. It is a four part liturgy: the Service of Light, the Liturgy of the Word, Baptism, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. It begins in darkness outside as we light the Paschal (or, Christ) Candle that symbolizes the light of Christ coming into the dark world. The congregation then proceeds into the sanctuary with candles lit, as the cantor cries “The Light of Christ!” After the Service of Light, the Liturgy of the Word begins with several readings from Sacred Scripture. We begin by hearing the stories of God’s mighty acts in the creation, after the fall, in Abraham, in Moses, the prophets, and the whole people of God, Israel. We hear of God’s faithfulness to his people and of the coming of the Messiah. At this point, if there are catechumens (those preparing for baptism), we celebrate God’s forgiveness and renewing Spirit through baptism. Then, we recall Christ’s death on the cross through the celebration of the Eucharist. EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 24 ✚ Eucharist – 8:30 am (BCP); 10 am (BAS) On Easter Sunday we rejoice in the victory of Christ over the grave! He is risen! Alleluia!G

LEARNING ABOUT LITURGY

Lent and Easter Worship RYAN SCHUTT

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Wait for it…Wait for it…It’s coming!...Yep, its here. MAP has landed. You have been hearing about the Ministry Assessment Process for a long time and now we are looking the involvement of the whole parish in coming together to listen to the Spirit, and tell our story as a parish. The goal is a vision and concrete objectives in where we go together as a church in the future. There are three important events that we would like you to put in your calendar: STORY TELLING EVENT Sunday March 27th - 11: 30 – 2:00 pm Where have we been? When we have been at our very best? How has God lead us to this point in our life as a parish? We need parishioners to help us tell that story so we can understand how we have come to be where we are. From a pioneer church to a new sanctuary to walking in the door a few months ago, we all have stories about our experience as a parish. Before we start considering where God is taking us we need to tell the stories of where we have been. Please bring something for a simple potluck and then we will start right after the service. VISIONING EVENT Sunday May 29th - 11:30am – 2:00pm This event is similar to the story telling event but this time we are exploring the values, hopes, and aspirations we bring to our parish. This will be a way to flesh out the values and hopes we share for the future. It is designed to help us to bring forward the best of the past and the present into the future. Please bring something for a simple potluck and then we will start right after the service. PARISH CONFERENCE Friday Sept. 16th , Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th This will be a major parish conference where we will be gathering together material from the two previous workshops and detailed information on demographics, ministry, our buildings, finances, and we will be asking the parish to move towards its preferred future. At the end of the conference we will have a plan and goals that we will prepare for the bishop and diocese, which they will reflect on as we prepare for the decisions we have reached together. G

MINISTRY ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Sharing our story, envisioning our future CRAIG VANCE

What is MAP? FROM THE DIOCESE WEBSITE

MAP is about change, about how the church will respond to God’s call, about naming and embracing our mission and ministry.

MAP calls for every member of the parish to be involved in dreaming the future mission.

MAP recognizes the value of partnerships—that we can achieve more together than apart.

MAP is flexible, responding to the particular needs of each community that engages it.

MAP is carried out in a setting of prayer, worship and discernment.

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Speaking of Faith Wisdom from those who have gone before us.

COMPILED BY RYAN SCHUTT

It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The Kingdom is not only beyond

our efforts, it is even beyond our vision.

We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is

God’s work.

Nothing we do is complete, which is another way of saying that the Kingdom always lies

beyond us.

No statement says all that could be said. No prayer fully expresses our faith; no confession

brings perfection; no pastoral visit brings wholeness; no program accomplishes the

Church’s mission; no set of goals and objectives includes everything.

This is what we are about: we plant the seeds

that one day will grow; we water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future

promise; we lay foundations that will need further development; we provide yeast that produces effects far beyond our capabilities.

We cannot do everything, and there is a sense

of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well.

It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the

Lord’s grace to enter and do the rest.

We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and

the worker.

We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs.

We are prophets of a future not our own.

BISHOP KEN UTENER, 1979

I rise today with the power of God to pilot me, God’s strength to sustain me, God’s wisdom to guide me,

God’s eye to look ahead of me, God’s ear to hear me,

God’s word to speak to me, God’s hand to protect me,

God’s way before me, God’s shield to protect me, God’s host to deliver me,

from snares of devils, from evil temptations, from nature’s failings,

from all who wish to harm me, far or near,

alone and in a crowd

8th CENTURY IRISH PRAYER

[Jesus] uttered a triumphant cry: ‘It is accomplished!’ and it was as though he had

said: ‘Everything has begun!’

NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS

Christianity does not ask us to live in the shadow of the cross, but in the fire of its

creative action.

PIERRE TEILHARD DE CHARDIN

It is curious that people who are filled with horrified indignation whenever a cat kills a

sparrow can hear the story of the killing of God told Sunday after Sunday and not experience

any shock at all.

DOROTHY SAYERS

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I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT LENT was until about four years ago and each year I talk about doing something to observe this spiritual season of repentance, turning back to God, prioritizing what matters in life, and serving the ‘least of these.’ And each year passes without having done anything. It can be hard to fully participate in this season of the Christian life because sometimes, we don’t know what to do. So, I’ve compiled a little list of some ideas that I came up with that you might find helpful in planning how you will spend your Lent.

Commit to abstaining from meat or some other food (chocolate is always a popular choice!) for the 40 days of Lent. Donate the money you saved by not buying that product towards a local food bank or homeless shelter; or, cook up a delicious meal for an elderly neighbour or someone who is sick.

Visit a shut-in friend or family member, someone in the hospital, or visit a local nursing facility.

Commit to cultivating good habits. Are you impatient with people?

Confess your sins, short-comings, and weaknesses to a clergy member or trusted friend and ask them to pray for you and counsel you. This is a humbling experience!

Do a random-act-of-kindness each day of Lent. Pay for the order of the person behind you in Tim Horton’s. Pick up trash off the sidewalk. Send a short hand-written note to a friend to tell them how much you appreciate them. Say “Hello” and smile to the stranger you pass in the mall. Allow someone to go ahead of you in the supermarket line.

Volunteer with a charity and spend time serving those less fortunate.

Attend Morning Prayer at the church on Thursday mornings (9:15 am).

Commit to spending one hour (or more) each day in complete silence.

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Lenten Practises RYAN SCHUTT

Commit to praying each day for the people in our parish (check out the CTR bulletin to find the ‘Parish Cycle of Prayer’ and the list of people who have requested prayer). Pray for Rev Craig, Janet, and all the people who make the parish run smoothly.

Deepen your understanding of the Christian faith by attending Christianity for Not So Dummies and/or Anglicanism for Not So Dummies. Ask questions! Learn!

Turn off the TV or radio for Lent. Spend the extra time reading the Bible, or a book about the Christian life, or pray, or catch-up with a family member or friend.

Come to Pasta and Prayer on Sunday nights (5 pm) at Rev Craig’s home. See his article for more information

Create a ‘Rule of Life’ (see the previous issue of the REDEEMER REVIEW for Rev Craig’s article on what a ‘Rule of Life’ is). Talk to Rev Craig for more ideas.

Find one new way you might be able to serve in the parish. Talk to Rev Craig or Janet. They have a list of opportunities to use your talent in our community!

Log-off of Facebook or other online forms of communication (like e-mail) for a few hours per day (or, if you’re ambitious and can do it, for the whole season of Lent!). Spend time in face-to-face relationships with others or write a hand written note instead of sending an e-mail. G

THE IMPOSITION OF ASHES HAPPENS ON ASH WEDNESDAY

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MY WIFE JACKIE AND I would like to invite ourselves over to your house for dinner. If you would like to cook for us, in exchange for your gracious hospitality, we will gladly make a donation to a registered charity of your choice. We have been wanting to get to know more people here at CTR and I thought this might be a fun way of doing it (and a good way of getting out of making dinner for ourselves). We are not expecting anything fancy––though I must advise you that I am a vegetarian––just a casual meal and some friendly conversation. If you are interested, please come and talk with either Jackie or myself during ‘coffee time’ after the service. We are interested in one dinner for March and one for April. Think about it; it could be fun! G

HELLO FROM ENGLAND! We've been living in Norwich for almost four months now and it's been quite the adventure. As many of you know, I (Kristin) am studying philosophy and literature at the University of East Anglia. I have just started my second semester and I am really enjoying the program so far. My courses have been fascinating and challenging, and the philosophy department at UEA has been very welcoming.

We haven't traveled a ton, since I've been pretty busy with university, but we have made two trips so far: to London and Glasgow. London is just a fantastic city -- so much to do and see. Glasgow, on the other hand, was like a little taste of home. We live in one of the flattest areas of England -- no mountains, no hills even. Glasgow doesn't have mountains like our beautiful British Columbia, but it does have nice hills and a lovely lake -- Loch Lomand. While we were there, we had the chance to see Arcade Fire, one of our favourite Canadian bands.

For my birthday, we are traveling to Rome, one of the great Christian centres. We're really looking forward to it––especially visiting the Vatican.

Speaking of church, we have been attending an Anglo-Catholic Anglican church near our house. It has been a good experience for us, but we miss you all very much. CTR will always hold a special place in our hearts. We think of you often and hope that things are going well.

If you'd like to get in touch with us, you can e-mail me at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! All the best, Kristin & Christopher Fryer

OUR PARISH AROUND THE WORLD

A note from across the pond CHRISTOPHER & KRISTIN FRYER

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Your house for dinner? TYLER CURLL

SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

Camp Artaban is a diocesan affiliated summer camp on Gambier Island. It offers many summer opportunities kids grades 3-12 beginning July 4. There are also special weekends for families. For more information, please talk to Amadea Vance or visit www.campartaban.com. G

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You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? […] You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. (Matthew 5.13-15) I’VE HEARD MANY DIFFERENT people speak regarding these verses in my years as a Christian. I’ve been told that Jesus is calling me to stand out, to be different that the world, different than the prevailing culture. Saltiness and light require that I stand out, perhaps even stand apart. This is the crux of the message that I’ve most heard regarding these verses of Scripture. Lately, I’ve come to see them in a much different light. There are two point in particular in which I strongly depart from such an interpretation. 1. This is not a message directed at me. No, in its greater

context it is clear that Jesus was addressing his chosen apostles, his many disciples and followers – he speaking to that community which was to become his church. The

Greek pronoun used is clearly plural: Y’all are the salt of the earth. This doesn’t mean that I cannot apply his teachings in my own life. No, instead it means that however I understand this message personally, I must always hold that understanding within the context of the church. It is the church, of which I am a part, that is the salt and light.

2. There is no need to understand Jesus use of salt and light as being based on a contrast with anything. He is telling his followers that they are the salt, they are the light – continue to be these things to the world. Jesus is talking about the nature and purpose of the salt, the nature and purpose of the church. Salt is not salt because it is different than something else. It is simply in the nature of salt to be salty. What this means for the people of God, for the church, is that we need to continue to be the church, to be the people of God. Don’t loose or hide that which is in the nature, the very being, of Jesus’ followers. Don’t stop doing what it is that the church does; don’t stop being who the church is. The state of the salt is not dependant upon anything but the state of the salt. This is his call to us: “Hey salt…Be salty!” As I think about the Ministry Assessment Process (MAP), which I’ve been doing a fair bit lately,

my thoughts often return these verses. I understand MAP as a chance to take time and intentionally reflect on who we are as a church. What does it mean for Christ the Redeemer to be a part of the body of Christ? What does it look like for us to be a community of believers within the context of Cloverdale? In what ways are we salty? In what ways ought we to be light?

Some people might hear about MAP and think that it is just about churches closing, or about making CTR financially viable. Maybe some think it is just another round of the same old game that we go through every number of years. Honestly, it can be whatever we make of it. Yes, it can be just another hoop that we jump through. But it can also be so much more. MAP is a chance for the people of CTR to explore who we are as a parish – who we are as a community of believers in Christ. If we are to be the salt, the light… if we are to season the world around us and to shine light into the dark places…then we first must know who we are as a body. We need to understand where we’ve been and where we desire to go. This requires intentionality; it requires a vision and a plan. This is the goal of MAP put simply: a vision and a plan for moving forward into tomorrow.

If you desire, as I do, to “give light to all who are in the house”, then think about our little community. Think about what CTR means to you. Share the story of your journey to and in CTR. Think about what it is that we as a church do well. Think about what we don’t do as well as we could. Think about the road ahead. Let us join together and (re)discover who we are together… who we are in Christ. Let’s be the salt and the light. This is what MAP is about. G

MINISTRY ASSESSMENT

PROCESS

Why i Map

TYLER CURLL

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Born: ca. 315CE; Died: 386CE Consecrated Bishop of Jerusalem: 348CE; Memorial: March 18th

Cyril (Bishop and Doctor of the Faith) is perhaps best known for his Catechetical Lectures – most of which was originally delivered in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – in which he instructs new candidates for baptism on the faith into they are about to enter as well as the process through which this shall take place. We read: […] how you have been made clean from you sins by the Lord ‘with the washing of water by the word’, then how you have entered into the right to be called ‘Christ’ in virtue of you ‘priesthood’, then how you have been given the ‘sealing’ of fellowship with the Holy Spirit […] and so, finally, how for the rest of you life you must walk worthily of the grace you have received both by deed and word, so as all to attain to the enjoyment of eternal life. There is also the record of an interesting incident: “Jerusalem and the neighboring country was at one time visited with a famine, and the poor appealed in great multitudes to Cyril, as their bishop, for necessary food. As he had no money to purchase the requisite provisions, he sold for this purpose the veil and sacred ornaments of the church” (Eccl. Hist. of Sozomen IV.25)

Critics of Cyril used this incident to have him temporarily deposed from his role as Bishop of Jerusalem. Nonetheless, his actions have stood as an example to Christians throughout the ages. G

The REDEEMER � REVIEW

is the quarterly newsletter of CHRIST the REDEEMER ANGLICAN CHURCH

in the DIOCESE of NEW WESTMINSTER

ADDRESS

16613 Bell Road Surrey, BC V3S 1H7

ctrchurch.com (604) 576-2216

RECTOR

Rev Craig Vance (604) 881-4492

[email protected]

ADMINISTRATOR Janet Mackie

(604) 576-2216 [email protected]

REVIEW EDITOR

Ryan Schutt [email protected]

(778) 241-5197

For comments, suggestions, questions, ideas for articles,

or submissions, please e-mail the newsletter editor.

DISCLAIMER

The opinions expressed in this publication belong to

the authors and do not necessarily reflect the

opinions of the members or staff of CHRIST the

REDEEMER.

PICTURE CREDITS pg 1: Thomas Ufer, Wikipedia; pg. 2: Wikipedia, Wikipedia; pg 3: Surrey

Archives, MS Clip Gallery; pg. 4: Wikipedia; pg. 5: Wikipedia; pg 6: Tyler

Curll, Camp Artaban Facebook, The Fryers; pg. 7: Wikipedia; pg. 8: , paredwka.blogspot.com

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• Generous single-serving frozen pies $3/ea

• Limited supply made with sugar substitute Splenda ($8 for full pie; $3.50 for single-serving)

TO ORDER Available after church each Sunday, or, leave a message on the pie order phone line: (604) 836-0455

THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS

Cyril of Jerusalem TYLER CURLL