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Retreat planned for alcoholic clerics

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Journal: Diocesan Link (Diocese of Toronto)

Date: 1996 March

Journal: Diocesan Link (Diocese of Toronto)

Date: 1996 March

Page: 3

Notes: "The Recovering Alcoholic Clergy Association in the United States is holding a retreat on 7-8 March [1996] near Niagara Falls, New York. The retreat is for those who are ordained and in a 12-step recovery program. For more information, contact the Rev. James Massie, Jr. at Grace Episcopal Church, 100 Genesee St., Lockport, New York, 14094 or phone (716) 433-2878."

Subjects: Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Episcopal Church; Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Alcoholism; Episcopal Church - Clergy - Alcoholism; Clergy - Alcohol use; Massie, James (James Stannard), 1942-2014

Woman sues priest, church over assaults

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Author: Kidd, Joelle

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2018 January

Author: Kidd, Joelle

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2018 January

Volume: 144

Issue: 1

Page: 2

Notes: "A woman who claims a priest in the diocese of Fredericton tried to kill her is suing him, the Anglican Church of Canada, the diocese of Fredericton and the Corporation of the Anglican Parish of St. Stephen (Christ Church Anglican), in St. Stephen, N.B. Cynthia Mae Moore claims that she and the Rev. William Morton, who was rector of the Anglican Parish of St. Stephen, had an extra-marital affair between February 2012 and December 2015". "On October 25, 2016, Morton was convicted on two counts of assault with a weapon in relation to these incidents and received two 15-month conditional sentences, to be served concurrently, and was ordered to pay a victim fine surcharge of $100 for each offence". "The statement of claim also alleges that Moore suffers ongoing psychological injury from the incidents, including PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and suicidal ideation, and has been unable to work". "The suit names the Anglican Parish of St. Stephen, the diocese of Fredericton and the Anglican Church of Canada as 'vicariously liable' for Morton's actions, claiming 'it was or ought to have been aware' of Morton's alcohol abuse". "Morton is listed as 'clergy on leave' in the diocese's church directory".

Subjects: Sexual abuse - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Sexual misconduct by clergy - Anglican Church of Canada; Moore, Cynthia Mae; Morton, William (William James); Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Fredericton; Anglican Church of Canada - Trials, litigation, etc.; Vicarious responsibility - Canada

First addiction policy adopted

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Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Canadian Churchman

Date: 1988 December

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Canadian Churchman

Date: 1988 December

Volume: 114

Issue: 10

Page: 8

Notes: The diocese of New Westminster has become the first in Canada to adopt a formal policy and insurance plan for dealing with addicted clergy and staff. The policy points out that alcoholism and some forms of habitual drug abuse are treatable illnesses and advocates a pastoral, rather than punitive, approach.; See also "Beating alcholism saved priest's life" on pp. 1, 8.

Subjects: Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of New Westminster; Employment - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Drug abuse - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada

Prohibition : A Summary

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Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Bulletin [Council for Social Service]

Date: 1919 September

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Bulletin [Council for Social Service]

Date: 1919 September

Issue: 28

Page: 1-16 p.

Notes: "During the whole course of the long discussion that has accompanied the enforcement of Prohibition in Canada, it has been the aim of the Editorial Board to present to readers of the Bulletin various aspects of the liquor question, judging that a real understanding of the problem involved was, of the most vital importance to the Church as a whole, and that it was the duty of the Council for Social Service to supply what information was possible on the subject. With that end in view no fewer than five of the series of Bulletins have been devoted to various aspects of the problem, and it is thought that a sixth, by way of summary may not be too many, in helping to focus opinion on what are really the pivotal points of the whole question, and perhaps be of service in clarifying the opinions of many on the very vexed problem involved" (p. 2). "We have attempted to give a dispassionate and fair statement of the case. We have outlined the main arguments against Prohibition and have shown the essential fallacies that underlie their reasoning. .... If alcohol is required for sickness it can be obtained through a doctor, the low is not tyrannous, it allows amply for any legitimate use of alcohol. One peculiarly bad feature of the anti-Prohibitionist campaign is the oft-repeated assertion that it is ultimately the aim of the movement to abolish the use of wine from the Holy Communion. This is simply untrue, and does not admit of argument one way or the other" (pp. 15-16). "The Church of England, as had often been remarked, has a peculiar sanity of its own. It may be slow and conservative, in the past it was undoubtedly reactionary, but its opinions on any subject are eminently worthy of the considered attention of everyone. There is no question that the decision of the Church of England in Canada has carried in the past and will still carry in the future great weight on the Prohibition question. The Church will arrive at that conclusion in its own way, uninfluenced by clamour on either side. That each member of the Church may be helped to a wise and judicial decision on the subject has been helped to a wise and judicial decision on the subject has been the sole aim of the Council for Social Service in publishing its series of Bulletins. It leaves the last word to be said by church-people themselves" (p. 16).; Contents divided into sub-sections: The Freedom of the Citizen -- The Difficulties of Enforcement -- The Use and Abuse of Alcohol -- The Use of Drugs -- The Removal of Temptation -- Compulsory Sobriety -- Social Discontent and Prohibition -- A Summary.

Subjects: Prohibition - Canada; Prohibition - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Alcohol - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Temperance - Canada; Temperance - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Lord's Supper - Wine

A National Problem : Alcoholic Beverages

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Author: Judd, William Wallace, 1883-1981

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Bulletin [Council for Social Service]

Date: 1948 February 2

Author: Judd, William Wallace, 1883-1981

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Bulletin [Council for Social Service]

Date: 1948 February 2

Issue: 133

Page: 1-16

Notes: "The menace of alcohol is much in the thoughts of the Canadian people today. There is reason that it should be. The main article in this Bulletin, while written by the General Secretary of this Department, carries only the same authority as the articles in all our other Bulletins, written by various people. It is a personal statement. Except where it may quote Resolutions of the Council or of General Synod, it is not in any way a pronouncement by the Church. The principal object of the writer is to point to the rising tide of drinking in this country, which figures and general experience indicate, and to underscore the opinion that Christian example and influence are needed to stem it. The article endeavours to point out ways in which that influence may be exerted." -- [Foreword].; Contents: [Foreword] / W.W. Judd -- Alcoholic Beverages and Christian Responsibility / W.W. Judd -- Addenda -- Pertinent Books in The Council's Library.

Subjects: Alcohol - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Alcoholism - Canada; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Temperance - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada

Regulation 15

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Date: November 1986

Source: National Executive Council. Minutes

Record Type: Resolution 45-11-86

Date: November 1986

Source: National Executive Council. Minutes

Record Type: Resolution 45-11-86

Mover: Ms. M. Olson

Seconder: Rt. Rev. W.H. Jones

Text: That this National Executive Council approves the recommended changes to Regulation 15 (as amended) to be effective December 1, 1986. CARRIED #45-11-86

Notes: Regulation 15 now reads:; 15.2 (c) Disability shall not include alcoholism or any similar chemical dependency, psychoneurotic or behavioral disorders such as anxiety reactions, hysteria, phobic or obsessive compulsive reactions.; 15.7 (a) Notwithstanding section 2(c) above, the Plan may receive benefit applications for disability resulting from alcoholism or similar chemical dependencies, provided:; (i) the member's physician states that the member is disabled as a result of such dependency;; (ii) that the member acknowledges, in writing, such dependency and states a desire to receive appropriate rehabilitation treatment;; (iii) that the bishop and/or the employer agrees to grant the member time for treatment for at least 12 months, if required, with job security and all employee benefits which could include, but not be limited to insurance, health care and dental care.; 15.7 (b) If a disability benefit is awarded under this section it shall be for a maximum of 12 months and the Pension Office shall receive a medical report on the rehabilitation program during the seventh month of such benefits and such other times, during the 12 months, as may be requested by the Pension Office.; 15.7 (c) No member shall be granted more than one disability benefit under the terms of this section.

Subjects: Pensions - Anglican Church of Canada - Regulations; Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod. Constitution. Canon VIII; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Employees; Disabled - Canada; Disabled - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada

Report of Council for Social Service - Section VIII - Certain Moral Problems - Subsection 3 - Temperance and Liquor Control

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Date: 1949 September

Source: General Synod. Minutes

Record Type: Resolution

Date: 1949 September

Source: General Synod. Minutes

Record Type: Resolution

Mover: Canon Judd

Seconder: Dr. S.H. Prince

Text: That, while recognizing that national and provincial control generally obtain in respect of the liquor traffic in Canada, the General Synod is not prepared to endorse at present any movement looking towards the nationalization and ownership of the traffic by Government and advises further study in this direction. Further, the Synod believes that the time is ripe for the Federal Authority to appoint a Royal Commission to study and report upon all phases of the liquor traffic in the light of modern medical and other scientific knowledge, the high complexity of the modern machine age, industrial life, and the rapid urbanization of society and urges the Federal Authority to appoint such a commission:; The General Synod in the meantime expresses its deep concern at the rapid increase in most provinces of the consumption of both malt liquors and spirits, with augmentation of ill effects to many areas of society, including youth, and to many phases of community life.; Further we appeal to our Church people to recognize the greatness of the evil and to set and maintain a standard in this matter consistent with their Christian profession. CARRIED in both Houses.

Subjects: Alcohol - Law and legislation - Canada; Drinking of alcoholic beverages - Canada; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Temperance - Canada

Report of Council for Social Service - Section VIII - Certain Moral Problems

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Date: 1949 September

Source: General Synod. Minutes

Record Type: Resolution

Date: 1949 September

Source: General Synod. Minutes

Record Type: Resolution

Mover: Rev. A. Gardiner

Seconder: Very Rev. C. Swanson

Text: That this General Synod of the Church of England in Canada express its deep interest and warm appreciation of the work that is being done by Alcoholics Anonymous in the treatment of Alcoholism. CARRIED in both Houses.

Subjects: Alcoholism - Canada; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Alcoholics Anonymous

Report of the Council for Social Service - Social and Moral Problems

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Date: 1943 September

Source: General Synod. Minutes

Record Type: Resolution

Date: 1943 September

Source: General Synod. Minutes

Record Type: Resolution

Mover: Bishop of Athabasca

Seconder: Rev. G.H. Dowker

Text: (a) That this General Synod recognizing the increasingly severe restrictions imposed by the Government and people of Canada concerning food and certain amenities of life, and having due regard to the whole morale of the people in the conduct of the war, expresses the opinion that the Federal Government will be justified in at least continuing the modest restrictive measures regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages at present in effect, and,; (b) Further expresses the hope that our Church people will try by all means in their power to forward the cause of true temperance for the better protection of the youth and young womanhood of our country and for the better prosecution of the war. CARRIED in both Houses.

Subjects: Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Alcohol - Law and legislation - Canada; Temperance - Canada; World War, 1939-1945 - Canada

Clergy should show their wounds, says priest who opened up about past alcoholism

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Author: Folkins, Tali

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2018 October

Author: Folkins, Tali

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2018 October

Volume: 144

Issue: 8

Page: 1, 4

Notes: "An Ontario priest who opened up to his congregation last winter about his past struggles with alcoholism and depression says clergy might be more effective if they worry less about trying to seem flawless. 'We need to talk about our struggles', says the Rev. Matthew Martin, priest at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Lucan, Ont., diocese of Huron. 'If we do have something that we've been able to go through and overcome, then we need to be able to share that and not worry so much that we don't portray an image of perfection'. Many people -- especially, perhaps, since a CBC [Canadian Broadcasting Corporation] profile last November [2017] -- now Martini for his impersonations of Elvis Presley, replete with sequined jumpsuit and pompadour" (p. 1). "Alcohol addiction eventually led him to absolute despair" (p. 4). Martin described the moment, in hospital, when 'God's grace washed over me' ... Since that time, Martin says in an interview, he has not touched alcohol. And although he had already begun reading and studying the Bible, he says, it was from that moment that he felt with certainty he was called to be a priest" (p. 4).

Subjects: Martin, Matthew; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Alcohol use

Letter to the editor: Story of priest's struggles with alcoholism appreciated

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Author: Serjeantson, John

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2018 December

Author: Serjeantson, John

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2018 December

Volume: 144

Issue: 10

Page: 5

Notes: "I am writing in appreciation for the article in the 'Anglican Journal' about the Rev. Matthew Martin's struggles with alcohol, 'Clergy should show their wounds, says priest who opened up about past alcoholism' (Oct. 2018, p. 1). As we priests show our vulnerability, so we will help give others the courage to show theirs. None of us is perfect. Jesus came for the imperfect. He also suffered himself, allowing himself to be vulnerable, so that we may know that he is with us in our vulnerability. I write as one who struggles with addiction. My father suffered from alcoholism to cover his pain. I take part in Al-Anon meetings, which are of great benefit to me".

Subjects: Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy

Twelve Step Eucharist bridges recovery and faith: "We're all in recovery of some sort", says Canon Nancy Ford

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Author: Kidd, Joelle

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2019 January

Author: Kidd, Joelle

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2019 January

Volume: 145

Issue: 1

Page: 6-7

Notes: "Canon Nancy Ford, deacon to the city at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, B.C., was well-acquainted with the concept of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) thanks to years of working as a counsellor" (p. 6). "For about the past five years, the cathedral has been offering an answer to this question through a weekly Twelve Step Recovery Eucharist" (p. 6). "Inspired to create a bridge between church and recovery communities, Ford developed the liturgy for the Twelve Step Eucharist, collaborating with Anglican priest and psychologist Martin Brokenleg. She also consulted with then-Christ Church Cathedral dean Logan McMenamie (now bishop of the diocese of British Columbia) and current cathedral dean Ansley Tucker" (p. 6) "The liturgy also differs from a traditional Eucharist in that instead of a homily, there is a time for discussion and conversation, which Ford says often leads to some quite deep theological reflection. Ford notes that whoever is presiding each week makes clear that 'to receive communion in one kind is to receive it in both', a consideration particularly for those in recovery from alcohol use" (p. 6). "Chris Pitman worships at Christ Church Cathedral. He has been in recovery for a few years, with three years of sobriety under his belt. About a year ago, he saw an advertisement in the church for the Twelve Step Eucharist. Serendipitously, around that time a close friend who was going through his own struggles with addiction came to Pitman asking if he could join him at church" (p. 6). "Through connections with a local organization that supports people with substance abuse issues, Ford connected with Taryn Strong, a yoga teacher who now teaches a weekly yoga-for-recovery class at the cathedral after the service. Strong and her mother, Dawn Nickel, are the founders of SheRecovers, a 'recovery and empowerment platform for women'" (p. 7). "The Twelve Step program was created by Alcoholics Anonymous, which was started in the 1930s in Akron, Ohio. The steps have since been adapted for support groups for those in recovery from other substances and abuses" (p. 7).

Subjects: Ford, Nancy; Christ Church Cathedral (Victoria, B.C.); Twelve-Step Recovery Eucharist; Lord's Supper - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Liturgy; Twelve-step programs - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Drug abuse - Canada; Drug abuse - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Pastoral ministry - Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of British Columbia

Alcoholism task force set up

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Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 1989 February

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 1989 February

Volume: 115

Issue: 2

Page: 1, 5

Subjects: Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada

Diocesan course combats drug use

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Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2006 September

Record Type: Journal Article

Journal: Anglican Journal

Date: 2006 September

Volume: 132

Issue: 7

Page: 9

Notes: The Diocese of Saskatchewan is hosting a six-week course called "How to Drug Proof Your Kids". It is from Australia.

Subjects: Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Saskatchewan; Drug abuse - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Alcoholism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Church work with youth - Anglican Church of Canada

What about beverage alcohol, total abstinence, moderate drinking, drunkeness, alcoholism ?

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Publication Date: 1965

Material Type: Book

Location: Trinity College (Graham Library)

Call Number: HV 5189 A5W4 1965

Place: Toronto ON

Publisher: Anglican Book Centre

Publication Date: 1965

Physical_Description: 11 p. ; 21.5 x 14 cm.

Material Type: Book

Notes: Cover title.; At head of title: From an Anglican point of view.; "No. 3510-5". -- back cover.; "This pamphlet was prepared by a committee of laymen and clergy and attempts to raise questions and begin discussion about the use of alcoholic beverages, in the hope that it may be a guide to Anglicans in their behaviour in these matters". -- p. [1].; Contents: Alcohol ? -- [Text in the form of 20 questions e.g. "What about the use of wine in the Holy Communion ?"] -- Summary -- Resource List [Books, Pamphlets, Films, Organizations].