When the pandemic began a year ago, the Ven. John Matheson never dreamed he would be appearing on television across the country.

But that’s what has happened, and he — or rather the parish — has the fan mail to prove it!

“We’ve had letters, donations from Ontario, British Columbia, New York,” said John. “We don’t know them and they don’t know us, but we have people watching.”

All this “fan” fare has come about because of local St. Andrews television station CHCO.

Welcome to Word on Wednesdays in Lent.

Join Lisa Vaughn (Nova Scotia & PEI) and Shawn Branch (Fredericton) as they lead in a 'gospel-based discipleship' conversation. 

Gospel-based discipleship is about learning how to put the Gospel at the centre of our lives. Each week, we will look at the gospel for the day and reflect on 3 questions.

1. 1. What word(s), idea(s), or phrase(s) stand out for you?
   2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you?
   3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?

This joint conversation is open to all - for those working, bring your lunch and join us.

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

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

Monday, March 8, noon (AST):
The Power of Lies (Matthew 4)

Monday, March 15, noon:
Good News for Losers and Do-Gooders (Matthew 5)

Monday, March 22, noon:
Where is God Taking Us? (John 1)

Monday, March 29, noon:
Our Gethsemane Moment (Luke 22)

Link to videos and poster for download here.

The appointment of the Rev. Lidvald Haugen-Strand as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Westmorland has been extended to July 31, 2022.

Anglican Church of Canada Lenten resources 

Diocesan Lenten resources 

Prayers and Reflections on Creation Matters through Lent on Facebook can be found here. 

Leadership Learning at AST On March 17, AST Leadership Learning will host Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in an exclusive online conversation on her compelling leadership journey, facilitated by Dr. David Deane. Register and learn more.

On March 9, Jennifer Gillivan, CEO of the IWK Foundation and passionate advocate and crusader for the rights of women and children, will facilitate our next Leading from the Inside Out session, The Other Half and Why It Matters. Register and learn more.

The next episode of the Leading from the Inside Out podcast is now available on Spotify, Apple and other platforms. Enjoy personal perspectives on leadership from a host of wise and compassionate leaders.

If you are from another country, but live and worship in the Diocese of Fredericton, perhaps you'd like to be featured in the series called My Journey Here.

Contact Gisele McKnight for information:  gmcknight@diofton.ca or 506-459-1801, ext 1009.

Deadline is March 31.

https://nb.anglican.ca/resources/financial-assistance

A couple was watching the news. They heard that a beautiful actress was marrying an athlete famous for his lack of IQ and common sense.

Husband: "I'll never understand why the biggest jerks get the most attractive wives!"

Wife: "Why thank you, dear!"