By Eugene Price

On the evening of April 28, 2022, Isaac Frame was diagnosed with leukemia.  

Arrangements began immediately to have him transported by air ambulance from the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton to the IWK in Halifax the next day.

Little did his parents, Chris and Amanda, know what they were in for when they left Fredericton that day. They would be gone for seven weeks, away from their two other boys, Aiden (7) and Ciaran (6), living and dealing with so many major decisions while under such stress, while both being confined to a small hospital room with Isaac. 

The Rev. Dr. Sean Davidson will resign as rector of the Parishes of Sussex, Waterford and St. Mark’s, effective July 31, to take up a post in the Diocese of Huron.

Debbie Edwards has been appointed the PWRDF representative for the diocese. 

You are welcome to attend a workshop led by the Rev. Debbie Edmondson, spiritual director, on April 22, 1-4 p.m. at Cathedral Memorial Hall.

This workshop will provide a tool to help you rediscover your authentic self. Cost is by donation. Email Debbie for more information and registration:  d.edmondson@cccath.ca  

Help needed to pack lunches for school children.

Thursday, April 6, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. You are invited to the grand opening of The Hub to see what’s taking place in St. Mark’s building (AKA the Hub) in St. George, as they expand with the needs of the community. Drop in for food, fellowship and a game. Hope to see you there.  PIC

Saturday April 15, 6 - 8 p.m.  The 'Mystery Auction' is back! Desserts will be served at 6 p.m. in the church hall followed by the Mystery Auction. Items will once again be auctioned off by Canon David Barrett. We are looking for donations of useful wrapped items (so they cannot be identified). Save the date for this fun event! Contact 506-647-8170 for more information! All proceeds are for mission activities.

April 29 at Christ Church Cathedral

This 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

Brochure | Online registration

The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer’s Lenten newsletter is available at this link. 

The Rev. Debbie Edmondson is the diocesan rep for the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer. 

Singing Gregorian Chant: An Introductory Workshop
Learn how to sing Gregorian chant and how to introduce it in a church setting. Presented by the Holy Heart Schola Cantorum, this workshop will introduce participants to Gregorian chant and its nature, forms, and functions in the liturgy. Participants will sing 12 examples of chant.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 29, 2 to 6 p.m.
Location: In-Person at the Atlantic School of Theology Chapel
Cost: $15 per adult (18 and over) plus Eventbrite Fee
Format: In-Person

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Genuine Online Relationships 
Consider how to widen ministry beyond the church walls and into the online community

Readings will include case studies as well as work on building community, missional thinking, pastoral care, and online strategies. Students should come ready to investigate their current context and with a knowledge of the online platforms they currently use.

Each week of this four-week course will include three 10 minute instructional videos plus readings. Each Thursday, we will come together for a live chat to discuss readings and our own initiatives.

About the Instructor: Dawn Leger is a pastor of Harbor Online Community, a virtual community of people following Jesus outside the lines of traditional church models. 

Dates: Thursdays May 4 to May 25, 1 - 2:30 p.m. 
Fee: $50 plus Eventbrite fee
Format: Online

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