Below is a list 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.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4:30-6 p.m. Annual turkey take-out dinner at St. Luke’s, Woodstock. Adults $16, children $9, families $40. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call Ellen Kee (506-328-8138).
Nov. 21 & 22 Trinity Saint John’s semi-annual book sale, and the annual Christmas craft corner, will be staged in the Bennett Room. Open Friday from 4-6 and Saturday from 9:30- 12:00.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-noon All Saints (St. Andrews) ACW Christmas bazaar. Baked goods, books, new-to-you, raffle basket, jewelry, fudge and Christmas items will be available. Tea, coffee and baked goods will be served. All Saints Parish Hall, 75 King Street, St. Andrews.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Annual ACW Christmas Bazaar and Lunch, at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 62 Church St., Petitcodiac. New-to-you and baking tables, soup and sweets for $12. Take home soup or sweet plate for $5. All proceeds go back into the community.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Christmas Tea, hosted by the St. Paul’s ACW, Grand Manan. Join us for an afternoon of warmth, good company, Christmas music, holiday decor and festive treats. $10 per person.
Thursday, Nov. 27, 9:30 a.m. Advent retreat in the Parish of Grand Manan, led by Kurt Schmidt. Lunch provided, with the retreat wrapping up at about 3 p.m. Taking place at the home of the Rev. David and Esther Smith, 16 Seaside Lane. Please RSVP.
Thursday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m. ACW annual church pre-Christmas auction at St. John’s in Salisbury. Bake sale, auction, refreshments. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, Nov. 29, 5-8 p.m. One night only — the annual A Walk Through Bethlehem, celebrating the night of the birth of Jesus. Live music, refreshments and live animals at Christ Church, Pennfield. This year it will be the signature event for the Christmas kick off for the municipality of Eastern Charlotte.
Saturday, Nov. 29, 5 p.m. St. Luke’s Portland in the north end of Saint John, will host a potato scallop and ham supper. Silent auction. Doors open at 5 p.m. and meal is served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the church office at 506-693-4152. Please leave a message if necessary. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Saturday Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Community Lunch & Bake Sale at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2 Hammond River Road, Quispamsis (next to the bridge). Delicious community lunch (starting at 11 a.m.) and bake sale (starting at 10 a.m.). Photo booth and silent auction. Call 506-647-8170 for more information. Tickets not needed; just drop in! Free-will offering for the lunch is appreciated! All Proceeds for local mission projects: food banks, lunch programs, shelters and more.
Nov. 30, 4 p.m. The Archdeaconry of Moncton will hold its annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent at St. George's Church Moncton (corner of Church and Queen). Archbishop David will be in attendance; all are welcome to begin your Advent journey here. Any interested choristers are invited to attend practices at St. George’s on Nov 22 and 29 at 10 a.m. All voices are welcome.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Annual Christmas Tea at Kingston Parish Hall. $15 per person. There will be a Christmas “New to You” table. Hosted by the Anglican Parish of Kingston.