Had there been no pandemic, Archbishop David Edwards would have just had a very busy weekend: a flight to St. John’s, NL on Thursday to oversee the episcopal election in the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador on Saturday; a flight home Sunday; a drive to Halifax Monday to lead the consecration of the new bishop in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island; then a drive home to Fredericton today.

But the bursting of the Atlantic bubble due to COVID-19 has kept him home.

With Bishop Bill Hockin, the Rev. Dr. Barry Craig, and Canon Albert Snelgrove.

Video recordings of talks will be released on YouTube as follows:

Monday, November 30, noon (AST):
Finding The Stable in the Storm

Monday, December 7, noon:
Bethlehem Bubble

Monday, December 14, noon:
Finding Faith in a Covid Christmas

Monday, December 21, noon:
Add a Little Luke to a Christmas Cart

Link to videos and poster for download here.

Our churches have been facing uncertain times like never before as we continue to journey through this pandemic. As Christians, we are called to be people of hope and Good News. Join the conversation with Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada as we explore being the Church in the midst of a pandemic.

Our Advent Retreat this year will be slightly different. The retreat will be online and will include times of live teaching, group prayer and individual guided reflection. Our retreat leader is Archbishop David.

As you prepare and consider participating in the retreat, we offer these thoughts:

• find a space that you can set apart for the duration of the retreat - make it comfortable.
• let those around you know you are on retreat and ask that they respect the time;
• plan ahead and prepare meals and snacks;
• remove as much "media" distraction as possible;
• avoid errands and chores until after the retreat ends;
• consider joining with others in your bubble - perhaps an agreed location (home, church, etc..). Just make sure you have the equipment and a strong internet connection.

Retreat materials and schedule will be sent to registrants on/by Tuesday, December 8.

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Financial applications are available here.

So far, the project has received just over $60,000 in donations — two-thirds of the way to our fundraising goal of $91,500! We are so grateful for your donations!

The project is partnering with the Rotary Club, and the budget is $273,500 CDN. The Rotary District has given $69,000. Our application to the Rotary International Foundation asks for $113,000.

The Rotary Foundation has been swamped with applications, up 100 per cent from last year. Our application is in the queue and will be dealt with shortly.

The start date for the project is January. If the Foundation has responded positively, that is when the vehicle will be ordered. It will take 18 weeks to have the vehicle shipped to Moncton; six weeks to convert the vehicle to the mobile clinic; six weeks to ship to Ghana, via Brussels; several weeks to set up, and several weeks to train staff. By next fall, the clinic should be in operation.

In the meantime, the residents of Ho continue without any or without adequate health care — truly worrying during this pandemic. Please be in prayer for this project, and if you can help financially, please do so soon.

You can donate at this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/13778 . Under “general funds,” choose Diocese of Ho Mobile Medical Clinic. You can also call the diocese and donate with a credit card: 506-459-1801, ext 1010; or you can mail a cheque: Anglican Diocese of Fredericton, 115 Church Street, Fredericton E3B 4C8. Note on the cheque “Diocese of Ho Mobile Medical Clinic.”

Thank you for your prayers and your gifts.

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