After decades of service to Camp Brookwood, Mary Lee Phillips has retired and handed responsibility for the camp to the diocese in the form of John Galbraith, director of Camp Medley.

“Mary Lee has been chair of the board for probably 30 years, but she’s not able to continue,” said John. “She and her husband did a phenomenal job.”

Mary Lee and her husband, Dwight, will open and close the camp, located just outside Florenceville-Bristol, but it will be up John to hire and oversee staff and operations.

Alan Hall, a member at Christ Church Cathedral, has been made a postulant in the diocese.

Clergy Anniversaries

March 21 - Jon Lownds - 50 years a deacon

Clergy anniversaries are recognized at 10 and 25 years and subsequent 5-year intervals.

Please RSVP here.

Lunch will be provided. No cost to licensed layreaders.

Car-pooling is 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.

Contact Cheryl at 506-459-1801 (x1001) or cheryl.jacobs@anglican.nb.ca if you have questions.

Canada 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. 

Join 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.

Parish of Derby and Blackville. 

Sign up for the ACW annual meeting now.

Find all the information plus the registration form here.

Tuesday, April 11, 7 to 8 p.m.  Faith in Action: Building hope for tomorrow in the face of climate change. Have you considered switching to an electric vehicle? Electric vehicles can save you money, pollute less, and help us care for creation, but there are several things you should know before you buy your first electric vehicle. Join Andrew Mathis to discuss the different types of electric vehicles, the options for charging electric vehicles, and what to consider when choosing an electric vehicle. This event is taking place at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 780 McEvoy Street, Fredericton.

St. Michael’s is an annual conference in the Anglican tradition for youth aged 13–19. Together we pray, study and play. Over its 33 conferences since 1987, St Michael’s has formed a vibrant community within the Anglican Church in the Maritimes. 

Our conference participants — called Michaelites! — don’t do things by half measures. When we worship, we worship God reverently in spirit and truth. When we study, we challenge ourselves to learn deeply. When we kick back for games and activities, we make sure that we have a blast.

Since 2022, St. Michael’s Youth Conference has been held at Camp Medley, a facility which the Bishop of Fredericton has generously allowed us to use.

Camp Medley, located near Gagetown N.B., has waterfront access to the St John River, facilities for outdoor activities, a supervised swimming pool, a large dining hall, comfortable cabins, and a chapel.
More information can be found on our Web page - SMYC.CA and our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SMYCAtlantic

Sign up for your favourite camps today!

campmedley.ca

Looking to make a difference in your local community? Lunch Connection (part of Inner City Youth Ministry in Saint John) is looking for more volunteers to help us serve elementary kids in Saint John schools. Healthy lunches are so important for ideal learning conditions. Send us an email at info@ICYM.ca for more details.

•  $1,000 annual bursary in support of children of diocesan clergy at university, college, or other post-secondary institution.
• Based on financial need and academic standing
• Preference to applicants graduating from high school
• May be awarded to the same applicant in two or more years provided satisfactory academic standing is maintained.
• Mabel C. Dean Special Bursaries — May be made to qualified students in a financial emergency, provided funds are available.
• Application deadline is March 31.