The Lewis S. Garnsworthy Memorial Trust

Throughout his ministry in the Diocese of Toronto, The Most Rev. Lewis Garnsworthy believed that excellence in preaching and pastoral care was essential to the vitality of the church. Furthermore, he understood that achieving excellence in these critical areas of ministry is among the most difficult of the challenges that clergy face.

The purpose of the Lewis S. Garnsworthy Memorial Trust is to assist the men and women of the clergy in the Diocese of Toronto to meet that challenge.

"Ours is a faith of Word and Sacrament — not just the one, but the two in balance. Anglicans may often fail as preachers, but it is difficult to be an Anglican priest and not be a pastor."

-- Lewis S. Garnsworthy

The trust provides bursaries to assist clergy from the diocese to take courses such as those offered at the College of Preachers in Washington, D.C. — a program of courses that Lewis Garnsworthy took and valued highly.

The trust also provides funds to support preaching and pastoral care workshops, held in the diocese from time to time. During his lifetime, Bishop Garnsworthy encouraged and supported pastoral workshops.

The Anglican Foundation of Canada acts as the trustee. Policy decisions will be made on the recommendation of a five-person advisory committee appointed by the Anglican Foundation's board. The committee Chairperson is the Bishop of Toronto (or his/her designate). Two of the members are to be nominated by the executive committee of the Diocese of Toronto, and two members by the Toronto Diocesan Anglican Church Women.

The trust needs financial support to ensure that sufficient funding may be available in future years. Please visit the membership page to find out how to support this work. At any time, you may donate to the trust either directly to the office of the Anglican Foundation of Canada or through Canada Helps.

The deadline to submit an application to the Lewis S. Garnsworthy Memorial Trust is April 1st each year. Applications must be submitted to:

The Lewis S. Garnsworthy Memorial Trust

c/o The Anglican Foundation of Canada

80 Hayden Street

Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2