The need for discernment in these uncertain times was the theme of an all-day gathering March 30 at Christ Church Cathedral.

The event began with the annual Blessing of Oils and Renewal of Vows of Ministry. About 40 listened as Archbishop David Edwards preached about the pandemic, its aftermath and the role of the church in that.

“I am reminded of the letter I sent out two years ago, when it all began, about the government closure for two weeks, and saying ‘I think we’ll be back by Palm Sunday,” he said with a wry laugh.

 The book was originally written in 2008 and revised this year. The authors are Michael Frost (writer of Surprise the World: The Five Habits of Highly Missional People and Keep Christianity Weird) and Alan Hirsch (author of The Shaping of Things to Come and The Forgotten Ways). Both Frost and Hirsch are two of the top missiologists in the world today. 

This jointly-shared book club between the dioceses of Fredericton and Nova Scotia/PEI will be hosted on Zoom, Mondays from 7-8:30PM Atlantic, running April 25, May 2, May 9 and May 16. 

No charge to join. Purchase of the book is required.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ 100 Movements Publishing (Feb. 17 2022)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1955142130
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1955142137

Register by emailing Shawn Branch.

Are you aware of the Rev. Canon Ross Hebb’s new lecture series?

"Anglicanism in the 17th Century" is a series of four, 20-25 minute talks on the engaging story of the Anglican Church from 1603-1699.

Click the link to access the videos.  

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement which the Archbishop of Canterbury invited people around the world to join. The wave of prayer runs for 11 days between the Christian festivals of Ascension and Pentecost. During this time, people are asked to pray in whatever way they want and with whoever they want for others to come to know Jesus Christ. 

Check the global Thy Kingdom Come site for resources, including the 2022 Prayer Journal.

Activities in the Diocese of Fredericton

Watch here for activities. Please let us know what your parish is doing.

Resources

• Thy Kingdom Come prayer booklet (or use this reformatted version)
• Thy Kingdom Come 2022 prayer journal
• Bright prayer ideas for your church

Click the link for further information and details.  

April's edition of Launching Out has more information. Click here.

PWRDF is supporting Ukrainians forced to flee their homes due to the Russian invasion. The initial grant of $20,000 issued to an ACT Alliance appeal has been increased to $50,000. The grants will fund the work of Action by Churches Together (ACT) member Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA).

On Feb. 27, HIA set up a 24-hour refugee support point on the Hungarian side of the border at Beregsurány, where the line of refugees trying to cross into Hungary is kilometres long, says an ACT communiqué. HIA is providing hot tea, sandwiches, refreshments, blankets and basic hygiene items for Ukrainians, including many elderly and children who are waiting long hours to cross the border into Hungary.

How you can help
To make a donation to this response online, click here
You may also donate by phone at 416-822-9083 or leave a voicemail toll-free at 1-866-308-7973 and PWRDF will return your call; or mail your cheque to PWRDF, 80 Hayden, 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 3G2. Please mark Ukraine in the memo field.

Click the link to access the April edition of the NB Anglican.

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Taking his seat in his chambers, the judge faced the opposing lawyers.

"So," he said, "I have been presented, by both of you, with a bribe."

Both lawyers squirmed uncomfortably. "You, Mr. Leon, gave me $15,000. And you, Mr. Campos, gave me $10,000."

The judge reached into his pocket and pulled out a check. He handed it to Mr. Leon. "Now then, I'm returning $5,000, and we're going to decide this case solely on its merits."