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Roles of two military chaplains changeThe Rev. Canon Chris VanBuskirk and the Rev. Mike Caines, both majors and chaplains in the Canadian Reserves, are taking on new roles within the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves. |
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Community EngagementPart 2 of our ReConnect & ReFrame series will take place in March. Join us as we explore how we can engage with the communities in which we have been planted and our neighbours. As Church leaders, we are constantly facing the challenge of responding to the needs in our community and how we can engage, in healthy ways, with those beyond our congregational lists. Instead of being frustrated by sports schedules, leisure activities, or indifference, we're going to chat with and hear from some individuals who have taken the risk to engage with their communities. Join us for Part 2 of our important series - March 2 & 9, from 7-8:30PM over Zoom. Participants will have a chance for Q&A with the presenters and a short break-out to discuss how the principles are relevant in your parish/community. For more information, contact Shawn C. Branch.
This series is in collaboration with the Diocese of Nova Scotia & Prince Edwards Island. |
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Lenten RetreatJoin us for the Diocesan Lenten Retreat, March 31-April 1 at the Villa Madonna Retreat Centre. As we prepare to enter Holy Week and the Easter celebration, join with others in taking 24 hours for teaching, reflection, and praying together. Archbishop David will be our retreat leader and will provide teaching helping to prepare us for the journey of the week ahead. All are welcome - pre-registration is required. Costs - Overnight: $125 | Couples: $200 | Commuter: $75 (meals included). Registration deadline is March 23, 2023; spaces are limited. (Some bursary funding is available.) For more information, contact Shawn Branch: 506-459-1801 ext 1008.
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Hope Amidst CrisisCanada is experiencing a national housing crisis in cities, rural communities, and Indigenous territories, with increasing rates of homelessness, a lack of affordable housing, and insufficient supports for those most vulnerable to housing insecurity. It is easy to despair in the face of such challenges, but we can also respond with hope! This event will focus on nurturing hope, taking action, and working towards solutions that create tangible differences for our communities. Together we can face this crisis head on, and proceed faithfully to address it and live out the call to love all of our neighbours. This is an in-person event at Christ Church Cathedral that will also be live-streamed. Ryan Weston has been the Lead Animator, Public Witness for Social and Ecological Justice at the Anglican Church of Canada for 6 years. |
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Layreaders' Day - PreachingLunch will be provided. No cost to licensed layreaders. Car-pooling in encouraged. Parking close to the Cathedral and Hall is limited because of market customers. If you are able, please leave spots in the Cathedral driveway for those less able to walk. |
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Clergy Spouses RetreatThis time of retreat is offered to clergy spouses for a chance to meet, relax and learn together. There is no cost, but donations are welcome. Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Judith Paulsen, Wycliffe College |
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International Student Program needs hostsThe International Student Program is currently seeking more individuals and families to host international students for one or two semesters for the school year 2023-24. Might you be interested in hosting? Please see poster for details. Contact Wendy: Wendy.Brooks@gnb.ca |
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