Monday, December 16, 2013 marked the 60th anniversary of Canon Murray Tipping's ordination to the priesthood. This marvellous occasion was celebrated with Canon Murray's family and church family. We began with a BCP service, celebrated by Canon Murray with the Right Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews, Bishop of Algoma as preacher. Lessons were read by the Canon's children and the scores of folks who attended were "brought to heaven's gates" but the precious sense of the holy that permeated the entire service.
The service was followed by a lovely dinner at the Davedi Club, where the programme, ably chaired by Colin Vickers, included solos by former Rector and dear friend, the Venerable Dawn Henderson, who first pressed Canon Murray into service as the honourary assistant at Christ Church, a position we are delighted he still maintains. Remembrances and speeches by friends and family rounded out the evening,
Canon Murray wants all those involved to know that he is profoundly grateful for all the expressions of love and appreciation he received that evening. He describes himself as both overwhelmed and humbled. He and Joan are also deeply grateful for the kindnesses, deliveries of food and help received during his recent illness.
We are so thankful to God for the strong foundation
built at Christ Church with Canon Murray as the founding Rector, and for the joy of his and Joan's continued presence with us and their ministry among us.