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@import url(/portals/_default/default.css);@import url(/portals/_default/skins/badge blue 6/skin.css);@import url(/portals/0/portal.css); The Venerable Lynne McNaughton, Archdeacon of Capilano received many Symbols of Ministry from the St. Clement’s Worshiping Community during her Induction as incumbent,  Wednesday, January 11th, 2012.
During the Covenant in Ministry, more than two dozen representatives of the congregation presented more than two dozen symbols, including: a kettle, a local newspaper, the North Vancouver Regional Deanery Plan and concluded with a presentation of the bread and wine of Holy Communion.
It was a joyful Celebration of New Ministry and the affection that the St. Clement’s community possesses for their newly installed Rector was obvious to everyone who gathered that evening in the Lynn Valley church. It was a joy-filled service.
Immediately following Lynne’s induction the Bishop continued with the Collation of an Archdeacon. Bishop Michael explained the process saying “In Anglican tradition, archdeacons are 'collated' – from a Latin word collatus meaning to bring together.  An archdeacon is one who participates in the bishop’s ministry of oversight by bringing together the parishes and people of a region to strengthen the mission of God.”
Bishop Michael appointed Lynne, Archdeacon of Capilano.

The Reverend Andrew Wilhelm-Boyles retired Deacon of St. Agnes, North Vancouver was the preacher. Andrew began his sermon by making reference to Lynne’s prior time at St. Clement’s as Priest-in-Charge, “This is a joyous occasion: one hoped and longed for, for several years by the Anglican community here at St. Clement’s. As such, it is hard to imagine a more risk-free appointment. The Venerable Lynne McNaughton and the people of St. Clement’s know each other very well: they’ve had an extended period of dating and a long engagement, and this is a consummation devoutly wished by both parties.”
 Andrew continued, recalling a time several years ago when he was in the process of discerning a call to the diaconate, sure of his faith in God in Christ but not so sure if there was a place for him in the church. A professor at Vancouver School of Theology where he was studying said to him, “Andrew, we’re building a new kind of church here, and we’re not sure what it will look like: and, if we are to succeed, we need gifts and energies of everyone who loves it.” The person that made that “statement of enthusiastic optimism” that embracing of the future that excited and comforted Andrew was Lynne.
Andrew discussed Lynne’s role in leadership of the Regional Ministry Team in North Vancouver as the parishes of North Vancouver now identifying themselves as “worshiping communities” are uniting in ministry following the Ministry Assessment Process (MAP) to discern God’s mission for them in this part of the world.
The full text of Andrew’s sermon is available by clicking the link.
One of the highlights of a liturgy filled with upbeat music was a piece written by St. Clement’s Director of Music, Lynley Lewis called Take These Hands. Lynley composed the piece this past summer in recognition and celebration of Lynne’s 25th year of Ordination.
However, the moment that many will remember was the point in the liturgy where the Regional Dean welcomes the new incumbent. The Reverend Christine Rowe, Rector of St. Catherine’s, Capilano, Regional Dean of North Vancouver welcomed Lynne by saying “You have received many symbols of ministry, many gifts, but you are a gift to us, the people of the North Vancouver deanery.”
The liturgy was followed by a celebratory reception in the St. Clement’s Hall.
Congratulations to Lynne, the worshiping community of St. Clement’s, the North Vancouver Deanery and the Capilano Archdeaconry.
Images: Top left, Lynne acknowledges the welcome from the congregation. Top right, Lynne accepts Symbols of Ministry from a younger member of St. Clement's. Middle left, Rev. Andrew Wilhelm-Boyles.
Below 1. The Symbols of Ministry presented that evening.
2. Bishop Michael leads the welcome for the new Incumbent of St. Clement's and Archdeacon of Capilano.