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Chaplain’s Corner by The Rev’d Allison Courey
The students had abundant amounts Topics included poverty, Perhaps the best part of the week for many
of energy, so every day was filled with homelessness, racism and of the students was a workshop with our
games and other activities. A slip and refugees, sex and sexuality, residence don, Tino Hove. Tino has the gift
slide near the Lynn McLean Memorial earth care and a day spent of spoken word and shared some of his
Garden was a favourite. Most exploring colonialism and poetry with the students before teaching
afternoons included a field trip on indigenous rights and culture. them to write their own. One 15 year old
Winnipeg Transit to explore the issues wrote an incredible piece about prejudice
introduced that morning. and hospitality, performing it for her peers
on the last day.
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Thinking Theology
with The Venerable David J Pate
One of the more annoying things history in Christ any more than the
about current media is the way difficulties of the crucifixion, resur-
in which Christianity is presented. rection, and ascension narratives in
With rare exception, it is generally the Bible destroy our celebration of
assumed that a literal interpreta- the liberating awareness of God’s
tion of scripture is the only way in love for us in the death, resurrection,
which contemporary Christianity and ascension of Jesus Christ.
can be understood. As a retired To read some of the comments 1 Timothy 5 is not a metaphor, but
priest I find that educated friends made by some members of General how much more instructive it is to
with no history of church connec- Synod concerning the proposal understand it as a political church
tion assume that my belief in God to allow same-sex marriage in argument about women’s ministry,
is comparable to belief in fairies at the Anglican Church of Canada is than as an eternal edict about how
the bottom of the garden. almost enough to make one weep, “real” widows are allowed to serve
I admit that my background in- as if Leviticus 18 is the last (or any the church (read “men”).
cludes a liberal theological training word) on the subject of same-sex
A modern worshipper who ac-
in the 1960s, (and especially from marriage.
cepts a metaphorical interpretation
Clyde Smith, our Old Testament To understand the Bible as largely of scripture can sit undisturbed
professor), and was buttressed shaped by metaphor is to allow a and enjoy a liturgy where the first
by three study leaves in 1980s, wonderful, freeing understanding reading (on July 24, 2016 – year C)
1990s, and 2000s at the Graduate of God’s love and acceptance. It has God advising Hosea to marry a
Theological Union in Berkeley, also frees us from all those awkward prostitute and have three children
California. Having been exposed to questions about where Cain got with given names about how angry
critical, analytical thinking at theo- his wife, to what a father should do God is with Israel, and a gospel
logical college, I was quite open to about a stubborn and disobedi- reading from Luke where a man is
the understanding of metaphor in ent son (stone him to death at the unhelpful to a neighbour because
interpretation of biblical texts. city gates – Deuteronomy 21:18), he has already gone to bed, but
Quite apart from the metaphorical or Psalm 137 where we are advised because of the stubbornness of the
understanding of the creation nar- to dash the brains of our enemies’ neighbour, the man gives in and
ratives in Genesis is the willingness babies against the rocks, or even helps him. How much more helpful
to accept the fact that the birth St. Paul’s somewhat violent wish it is to understand the Hosea read-
and infancy narratives of Matthew against those who argue for circum- ing as how God will accept us no
and Luke are fanciful stories, which cision (Galatians 5:12). matter how much we mess things
contradict one another. They are A metaphor reveals a much more up, and the Luke passage being a
great stories which hold much significant truth than historical ac- strong reminder how we all share
valuable truth about salvation his- curacy. How much more welcome responsibility for one another.
tory, but no historical information, is the news that God cares enough I believe the responsibility of the
in part, because they were both about us to enter into our lives than Christian living in 2016 is to try to
written nearly one hundred years the news that a young Palestinian help others know a living God and
after the birth of Christ. This need girl became pregnant under un- a risen Christ as a positive hopeful
not interfere with our celebration usual circumstances and an old man experience.
of the Christmas season with the married her to legitimize the birth,
awareness of God entering human as angels and dreams foretold?
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College Events
The Grad’s Farewell Dinner and Bach’s Birthday
Dance was held on March 19, This is also the 4th Annual
2016 at Bergmann’s in downtown Bach’s Birthday Concert
Winnipeg. It was a great event with which was held on March 24th
Daniel Lee and Gloria Lamberta, as in the Chapel. This year we
Master of Ceremonies. The evening honoured Retired Senior Fellow
was filled with good fun and we David Arnason Professor of
especially enjoyed the Valedictory English after 44 years at the
Address by Yongtian Cheng. The College and Retired Senior
Fellow of the Year was awarded to Dr. Fellow James Dean Professor
Esyllt Jones and the Senior and Vice- in Economics, who has been teaching for 34 years. We were delighted
Stick was passed to Daniel Lee and to have Michael Cutler on organ and Andre Washington on cello.
Elsa Kaka. Michael was part of the SJC Chapel for 8 years as the Music Director
and is currently the Music Director for Crescent Fort Rouge United
The 4th Annual Student Art Church in Winnipeg. Andre Washington has been playing cello for 13
Competition was held on March years and is a student of Desautels Faculty of Music. Many thanks to
16th. The art was beautifully Senior Fellows Lance Roberts and Kurt Markstrom for helping with
displayed in the Daily Bread Café for the program.
3 weeks for everyone to enjoy. Many
thanks to SJC Fellows: Jade Reimer, The Lunch & Lively Conversation was on April 20, 2016 with
Lisa Alexandrin, Christina Penner guest presenter Dr Lori Wilkinson, SJC Fellow with the Department
and Michael Minor and our three of Sociology. Lori is also Director of Immigration Research West and
external judges: Noam Gonick, the Editor of Journal of International Migration and Integration, an
Seema Goel and Teghan Beaudette academic and community think-tank concerned with issues related
for organizing a wonderful event. to successful settlement and integration. So when Lori said she’d like
Congratulations to our three winners: to speak on “What are the challenges to successful settlement for
1st Prize went to Luther Konadu Refugees in Canada?” we were in for some great conversation! The
1st year SJC student for his drawing next Lunch &Lively Conversation will be on Friday, September 23,
of his mother, and 2nd place was 2016 with guest speaker Pat Bovey, Art Historian presenting “SJC: A
tied between Favour Jeremiah Visionary Collection”.
(for “Reflections” and “Ease Off My
Burden”) and Alexis Ironside (“From Health Career
Scotland With Love”). Our thanks to
Ian Park, Food Services Manager Quest Camp
and staff for providing the space and From the 16th to the 23rd
refreshments for the reception! July the College hosted 15
students and 3 counsellors
Each year in lieu of sending out attending the Health Career
Christmas cards, Chris Trott arranges Quest Camp. Thank you again
to put on a dinner at the Ronald to the generous donation
MacDonald House. This year the by Heathbridge Capital
dinner was held on March 28 2016 Management Limited.
with Chris Trott, Stuart Maddocks,
Amy Craddock, and Eun Ah Lee,
Senior Stick, preparing a delicious Some thoughts shared by students “I
meal for several families. made friends and faced fears” “definitely
want to go to university” “lifelong
friendships”; “Big happy family”.
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Alumni News
Congratulations to Amy ’49 and We received an email from Nicole
William Wadley on celebrating Wruth ’12 letting us know that she
their 65th Wedding Anniversary July moved to Winkler in August. She is
25, 2016! excited about beginning her new
Congratulations to David Carter full time job with Garden Valley
’58 on the launch of his new book Collegiate teaching dance, drama
Our Fragile Democracy - In Defence and musical theatre! Congratulations
of Parliament on June 21, 2016 at Nicole!
the Medicine Hat Library. David said,
“It covers my interesting times in
the political life in both church and
province - and will be somewhat
controversial.”
Susan Lewis ‘68 received the
Doctor of Laws from the University Joan McConnell and Greg Sobie.
of Manitoba on June 2, 2016 for her
work with United Way of Winnipeg Congratulations to Joan
in fundraising more than $400 mil- McConnell ’78 on receiving the
lion. Susan stepped down in 2014 Award of Excellence to celebrate
as the organization’s president and the accomplishment of outstand-
CEO, leaving a legacy that improved ing support staff. She was nomi-
the lives and communities in nated by her boss, Associate Dean
Winnipeg. Krystyna Koczanski, and Greg Sobie,
Program Manager in the Faculty of Trevor’s Wedding
Congratulations to W. Gary Arts and presented by President Special good wishes to Trevor
Cavanagh ’72 who was presented and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard Wideman ’13 and Annika who were
with The Honorary Life Membership on June 14, 2016. Joan was Senior married in Vancouver on March 13,
Award at the College of Pharmacists Stick at SJC before beginning her 2016. After graduating from St John’s
of Manitoba Annual Awards career on the University campus. College Trevor moved to Vancouver
Luncheon on April 10, 2016. This
At the Manitoba Book Awards held and is a PhD candidate at Simon
award was presented to Gary for his
on April 30, 2016 Méira Cook ’98 Fraser University, working in Urban
significant contribution to phar-
won the Margaret Laurence Award Planning, Land Use, and Property in
macy in Manitoba an on a national
for Fiction for her book entitled marginalized neighbourhoods.
level.
Nightwatching published by Congratulations
Congratulations to Kevin Mowat HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. to Maria Higoy
’74 on receiving The Manitoba
Heather Bartley ’16, on her
School Library Association
’10 and Harley graduation. Maria
(MSLA) Distinguished
Shepherd ’08 are worked part-time
Service Award, for his out-
proud to announce at the college for
standing contributions in
the newest member 4 years through-
support of effective school
of their family Brielle out her studies
libraries in Manitoba.
Violet Shepherd, alongside the
Congratulations to Stephen born March 23, Assistant Bursar.
Sharman ’78 on his ordina- 2016 and weighing 9 We wish her much success!
tion as Deacon on April 28, lbs 1 oz.
2016 by Archbishop Irene at
St Nicholas Orthodox
Church, in Winnipeg.
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St. John’s College
2016
September
Bible and Breakfast with David Lappano
Sept. 17th, 9:00am - 11:30am
M a t r i c ul a t i o n a t St . J o h n ’ s C o l l e g e C h a p e l
( s t ud e n t s w h o h a v e n o t Ma t r i c ul a t e d a r e i n v i t e d t o
come sign the 1866 registry book)
Sept. 25th, 3:00pm
Matriculation
October
S J C C h a p e l / A l l T he K i n g ’ s M e n
Oct. 2nd, 7:00pm
All The
Kings Men
November
150th Convocation Nov. 6th
11:00am Founders and Benefactors Service
12:45 - 2:00pm Friends of the College Luncheon
3:00pm The 150th Convocation
7 : 0 0 p m S J C C h a p el / A l l T h e K i n g s M e n
Organ Concert
April
J a n . 2 6 t h , 1 2 : 0 0 pm
Organ Concert
F e b . 2 3 r d , 1 2 : 0 0 pm 150th Reunion Weekend
Wine & Cheese
Marjorie Ward Lecture Alumni Gathering
with Stephen Lewis Gala Dinner and Dance
Feb. 25th
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Student News
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Fellow/ Staff News
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Staff News
Staff News
Congratulations to Jamila Jama
and her husband Tuji on the birth
of their baby girl Taalia on February
28, 2016. Jamila is employed with
St John’s Food services.
Luther Konadu
The Development Office sends a
big thank you to Luther Konadu
1st year SJC student in Fine Arts,
for his time as a Development
Assistant during last year’s term
under the Work-Study program.
Luther was always ready to help
Jamila, Tuji and Taalia. with anything and helped put to-
gether our first Christmas video and
research for the 150th Anniversary.
On August 5th we said farewell to
Library Assistant Amrit Chhina,
who has been with St John’s
College Library for the past 13
years. He is being transferred to
a new department called Access
Services to provide a variety of
services to all of the libraries on
the Fort Garry campus. Amrit has
always been generous with his time
helping students, staff and Fellows
with whatever they needed. We
wish him well in his new position.
We welcome Shaun Mulvey,
to the College Library. He has a
Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Amrit Chhina
Arts in Anthropology and several
years of experience working in the
University of Manitoba Libraries.
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William Aldridge grad 1900.
Congratulations to Ian Park on 20 years of service at the College! Ian be-
came the Food Services Manager in July of 1996 and brought with him a
wealth of experience in the catering industry as an Executive Chef. Ian has
established the Daily Bread Café as one of the best places on the university
campus to gather over some great food. I’m sure everyone who has eaten
in the Café has a favourite dish they enjoy time and time again. He believes
that the coming together over food and drink is important in sustaining
something that defines us: our community here at the College!
As we near the opening of the 150th year of the College, we know that
Ian Park shares a lengthy family history of Johnians! On his mother’s
side, his great grandfather William Aldridge graduated in 1900. Then on
his father’s side, great grandfather Robert Elfinstone Park ’38 served
as Priest to many parishes in Winnipeg and at St John’s Cathedral. Then
grandfather Frank Ison ’28 and great aunt Anne (Park) Lawson who
attended one year in 1939. Ian’s father Robert Park ’50, mother (Lady
Stick) Lisa “Betty” Ison ’49, aunt Rosemary (Ison) Wallace ’52, aunt
Doreen (Ison) Jones ’53, uncle James Ison ’63 and cousin Stephen
Park ’68. Ian’s father had both his brothers John E. Park ‘38 and Charles
Park (date unknown) attend St John’s College but had their education
interrupted to serve in the war. Now Ian and Janice’s son Owen Park is
currently a 3rd year student and will soon be adding his name to the many
SJC graduates in the family!
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In Memoriam
Alumni and Friends of the College
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the Department of Education as a On Feb 23, 2016, Jennifer Ann
speechwriter for the Minister before Matlashewski died at her home
retiring in 2004. in Caesarea, Ontario, at the age
of 40. She is the sister of Robyn
Condolences to the family of David
Giannuzzi ’04 and the daugh-
Tinker ’71 who died December
ter of Kathleen and Norman
11, 2015. He will be missed by his
Matlashewski, who attended St
Tom Laird and David Carter brother David and wife Janet, and
John’s for one year in 1972.
Election. many friends who remember Dave
from his time in the College. William (Bill) Regehr died sud-
The Revd Dr. David Carter ‘58
denly on March 14, 2016 at the age
travelled from Elkwater, AB to On July 18, 2016 Nancy Jane
of 84 years. Bill was a long-time
Oakbank, MB on June 15, 2016 to Whytehead died at the age of 86
member of College Council and sat
preside at a service of internment years. Nancy was married to the late
on the Development Committee
for Thomas Laird ‘59 who died Lawrence Whytehead Honorary
for many years. He will be missed
Dec. 22, 2015. The service was held Fellow of St John’s College who died
by his family and the many friends
at Sunnyside Cemetery with his in 2005. Our condolences to her
here at the College.
daughter Tanis Troutman and her family; former Chaplain of SJC, The
children Naomi and Jeremy in at- Revd Canon Mary Holmen, Cathy Our sincere condolence to Arthur
tendance along with close friends. Whytehead ’81 and Dave Wulff, Braid, Honorary Fellow of SJC and
David sent a photo of the early and Louise and Ken Hunter. member of SJC Council, on the
years at Broadway. death of his wife Judith Braid on
Dr Isabel Auld C.M., Honorary
June 1, 2016. Judith also leaves to
Our condolences to Dawne Fellow of St John’s College ‘85,
mourn son Kyle (Nicole), daughter
Gordon ’63 on the death of her and first woman Chancellor of the
Lianne (Dean) and her three grand-
husband Hugh Douglas Gordon University of Manitoba, died on
daughters, Penny, Isla and Sasha.
’63 on July 16, 2016 at the age of Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. She
77 years. Hugh graduated from had many honours included honor- On June 1, 2016 Margaret
St John’s College in 1963 with a ary Doctorates from the Universities Hardman died in her 94th year.
Bachelor of Education. Hugh also of Saskatchewan ‘79, Manitoba ‘86, Margaret was married to the late
met Dawne while studying at SJC Member of the Order of Canada ‘89, Revd Maurice Hardman ’44 who
and married in 1964. Hugh was Winnipeg’s Citizens’ Hall of Fame died in 1993. She was the former
dedicated to his family and a pas- ‘93 and she was named Chancellor Assistant Bursar at the College
sionate teacher who loved working Emeritus in 2004. from 1959 to approx 1984, and was
with students. made Honorary Fellow in ’85. A
Una Frances Bowles, wife of the
committal service was held at the
Carla Jane Ella McLeod ‘64 late Hon. Richard S. Bowles died on
St. John’s Cathedral Cemetery with
passed away on June 18, 2016 in May 13, 2016. Our condolences to
the Revd Allison Chubb, Chaplain
Winnipeg. Carla graduated from the family; Sheldon and Penny
of SJC officiating.
St. John’s College with a Bachelor Bowles and their children Kingsley
of Arts degree. She worked as Bowles ’91 and wife Susan Goldie, * We have just learned that
a journalist for the Winnipeg and Patricia Bowles ’92. Also Marjorie Ward (Webster) died on
Tribune and the Winnipeg Free Maryann (Nee Bowles) Nevile ’68 Friday 19th August. A longer
Press until she started working for and husband Dan Bachor and their tribute will follow in the next
son Ben Nevile ’96. issue of In Lumine.
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Florian Schwickart, Tinofara Hove, Shaylan Cottick, Morgan Taverner,
Nour El Abd at Dons retreat.
In May five of the seven SJC Student Council members went on a 2-day
leadership team retreat in Gimili, MB.
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