Below is a listing of parish events that might be of interest to other members of the diocesan family. To have an event added to this listing, please send details to Gisele McKnight.
Sat. Jan. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pork supper at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hampton. Enjoy a complete dinner with tea or coffee and dessert. Adults $15; kids under 12 $5; Family of four $30. All proceeds from the supper will help restore Hampton’s historic St. Paul’s Anglican Church building.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 - 11 a.m. Monthly breakfast at St. Luke's Hall, corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne, Saint John. Sausages, bacon, eggs, toast, pancakes, home fries and beverage. $6 per person. A joint presentation of the Saint John Y Service Club and St. Luke's, with proceeds to outreach ministries.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. The Guild of St. Joseph - Holy Joes - invites you to a dynamic morning with guest speaker Colin McDonald from Outflow Ministries at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2 Hammond River Rd. Quispamsis. Lunch to Follow. All are invited so bring a friend. Contact Jim Eastwood at 506 333-6400 for more information.
Jan. 31, 12:10 - 1 p.m. Christian Forum / public presentation entitled Why Doesn’t God Do Something? An Honest Look at the Problem of Evil; taking place at Christ Church (Parish) Church, 245 Westmorland Street, Fredericton. With Dr. John Stackhouse of Crandall University; hosted by the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton.
Jan. 31, 7 p.m. Christian Forum / public presentation entitled The Recent Death of Reason: Are We Now in a Post-Truth Age? at UNB Fredericton (room 143, D'Avray Hall)With Dr. John Stackhouse of Crandall University; hosted by the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton.
Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. at St Philip in Moncton, there will be a presentation called 'Wills: what you need to know' given by diocesan stewardship officer Mike Briggs. Refreshments provided, no charge but a free will offering is appreciated. Register here
Sunday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m. Valentine movie matinee at Holy Trinity, Parish of Hammond River, 2 Hammond River Rd. Quispamsis. Feature film is "IN-LAWFULLY YOURS" starring Marilu Henner, Chesley Crisp, Joe Williamson, Phillip Boyd and Corbin Bernsen. Rated G. No admission fee; however, an item for the KV food bank would be appreciated. Information: 847-0850 or click here for the parish website.
• N E W • Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Blues powerhouse Theresa Malenfant will be in concert, with Scott Medford, at Trinity Anglican Church in Saint John. Tickets are $45 available at the door or by calling 693-8558. Proceeds will benefit the Saint John Trinity Steeple Restoration Campaign.
Sunday, Feb. 10 The Corporation of the Anglican Parish of Hammond River AGM will take place following the 9 a.m. service with pot luck to follow. 2 Hammond River Rd. Quispamsis.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon Archdeaconry of Fredericton Layreader Fellowship Breakfast Layreaders are invited to a time of fellowship at Christ Church (Parish) Church, corner of Westmorland and Charlotte, Fredericton. Breakfast will be served, followed by a panel presentation by three of the layreaders from the Archdeaconry with discussion groups to round out the morning. Please Register by Feb. 12 with Hazel Surgenor, administrative assistant CCPC, at 506-451-0630 or via e-mail . A free will offering will be received. Storm date is Feb. 23.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. Live music worship night — Open Hearts - Open Spaces - Open Worship — at St. Paul's, 486 Kennebecasis Road, Hampton.
Saturday, Feb. 23 Mystery auction with beans & brown bread supper. This fundraiser for mission activities will be held in the Holy Trinity Parish of Hammond River church hall (2 Hammond River Rd. Quispamsis) with Canon David Barrett as the very talented and hilarious auctioneer! Save the date and bring your wrapped mystery items for auction to the event or drop them off at the church prior. Baked beans and brown bread supper at 5:30 with the auction at 7 pm. For more information call 847-0850 or email or check the website.
• N E W • March 17, 2 p.m. Recital at Trinity Anglian Church, Sussex, featuring Matthew Chamberlain, parish organist, pianist and choir director. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Proceeds will be used to support a student at Bishop McAllister College and the parish’s community outreach ministry. Check with the church office, 433-3444, for tickets. Light refreshments will follow the recital.
Saturday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. Live music worship night — Open Hearts - Open Spaces - Open Worship — at St. Paul's, 486 Kennebecasis Road, Hampton.
Saturday, April 6, 8:30 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. NEXT, a children’s ministry conference designed to encourage and equip leaders and volunteers at Full Gospel Church 2256 Larry Uteck Blvd, Bedford, NS. Youth and youth leaders are encouraged to attend. Cost: $50 (Early bird $40 before March 24, $55 at the door). Further info: http://cbacyf.ca/next/ YIG is willing assist with some of the cost. Email for information.
May 31-June 1 ONE conference for middle and high school aged youth and youth leaders and volunteers, planned for Moncton Coliseum. Cost: $75 (early bird), $80 (regular) per person. The conference includes big name guest speakers, award winning bands, activities, fun and worship. Further info: https://www.onecon.ca/