Appointments and Moves
The Rev. Whitney DeWare, was ordained to the priesthood in Nocember, and is now full-time priest-in-charge at Holy Trinity in Yellowknife.
The Rev. Dcn. Marlene Angnakak moved to Kuujjuaq in January and is now minister-in-charge. She is now teaching classes on her own in Inuktitut as part of the ATTS program.
The Revs. Victor and Nalini Johnson have wrapped up 10 years of Arctic ministry, most recently in Aklavik. They will be taking pastoral positions in southern Canada (locations not announced at time of printing).
The Rev. Dr. Collis Machoko and his wife Margaret are concluding 4 years of ministry in Kugluktuk, and are moving to southern Ontario.
Mrs. Christine Senkow has been appointed to the part-time “experimental” position of Ministry Coordinator in Yellowknife; the 2-year, diocesan-funded position is to help Holy Trinity better connect with the wider community (“proclaim”), and better connect all who walk through the doors as they grow as disciples and use their gifts to God’s glory (“enable”).
Rev. Francis Delaplain and his wife Kassandra have accepted a ministry position on Vancouver Island after 11 years of service to the diocese in Hay River.
The Rev. Fraser Robb was ordained to the diaconate in May and will continue to serve the parish of Iqaluit.
Parish Briefs
The parish of Aupaluk was formally dissolved, recognizing that there is no one currently taking responsibility for the cure of souls there; Kuujjuaq clergy are to pray about supporting and re-planting ministry in Aupaluk.
The parish of Yellowknife was granted mission status, a strategic option taken to free clergy and volunteers to focus solely on proclaiming the Gospel and making disciples in this hub community and capital city, until such a time as the parish becomes self-supporting once more. They’ve opened their doors to the public from 8:30- noon on weekdays, providing conversation, prayer, and relief from extreme temperatures, and provided hotdogs, drinks, and scripture resources to over 250 people on Canada Day.
The church plant in Inuvik has had great success with a number of new and different outreach events. They purchased a large wall tent and portable sound system, and Jenn Knight, church re-planting lead, has been setting it up wherever people are found – by the river, at the boat launch, at Duck Lake Park for testimony shares and gospel singing. The LEAP Program has done an evaluation of the boiler system and has proposed a $325,000 energy-efficient retrofit that will extend the life of the building and reduce operating costs by 75%.
The church in Fort Smith won 2nd place in the Canada Day parade float contest. Who wouldn’t love an old Chevy S10 pulling a boat with a German-American priest wearing a Canadian flag? #arcticministry
St. Francis Anglican Church in Arviat celebrated its’ 100th anniversary in June with a community-wide celebration.
Kinngait is moving ahead with the construction of their new church building, but has run into some issues with “permitting, bore hole samples, and geological surveys of permafrost conditions”. Your prayers are appreciated!