He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by ourselves”

The Church of St. Mary with St. Mark, Mayo, Yukon

Mayo, YukonPopulation 400 or

soHome of Na-Cho

Nyak Dun First Nation

Average High / Low Temperatures:

July +23 / + 9 (record high +36)

January -18 / -28 (record low -62)

The fire of the Spirit

Advent2014

A Ministry of Presence in Mayo, Yukon

• Ministering inside and outside the “church”

• A faith presence in the community

• Accompanying each person on their journey through life

Mayo Canada Day Parade

The strength inherent in Christian CommunityMinistry of Presence is part of our life together at

Epiphany“ Journey with us, a sacred community called to

love God, and love our neighbour as ourselves.” Epiphany mission statement

A ministry of presence involves “accompanying each person on their journey through life.” Monahan & Renehan, 1988

A practical exercise“I go to prepare a place for you”

The Rectory, Mayo

Rectory not lived in for two years

Extensive repairs required

Diocese of Yukon

The Church of St. Mary with St. Mark

Mayo, YukonRegular Sunday Services 3.00 pm

There will be a special visit by

The Most Revd. Fred HiltzPrimate of the Anglican Church of

Canada andThe Rt. Revd. Larry Robertson

Bishop of Yukon onFriday July 3, 2015 at 5.30 pm

A Service of Holy Communion followed by a ‘pot luck’ meal in the Seniors Hall

All Are Invited

Primatial accommodations

Hosting the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada

A case of collapsing support

The Primate slept here

more or less

Genuine support within the community

Mayo School and the legacy of residential schools

The New Yukon

Resolution of native land claims has given First Nations a parallel role in administration of affairs

New level of pride, prosperity and potential apparent

Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation administration building

New First Nations subdivision being constructed above Mayo town site – many beautiful homes

Role of the Church?Carcross Yukon Anglican Residential School (1891) 1901-1969Church in Yukon closely associated with

operation of residential schoolsMany believe it is important that Church

maintain its presence in smaller places now, as healing from that phase of its history is necessary

Church has minimal resources to do thisBishop Larry and Archbishop Fred have high

hopes for Ministry of Presence

Role for a Ministry of Presence?

Job description is evolving … ListenEncourage visible Christian

presence in the community through Sunday services and other ways

Encourage local leadership within the parish

Provide Christian comfort and support where required

Listen

“As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd’”

Mark 6: 34

“We do not have to be brilliant, articulate, biblical scholars; it is true that the greatest ability as a friend is availability. Just show up—and you exercise the ministry of presence.” Dr. Stephen Davey