The annual rally day of the Mothers’ Union was held April 29 at Christ Church Cathedral with 50 members in attendance. The day began with a service of Holy Eucharist with several members reading scripture. Dean Geoffrey Hall and Archbishop David Edwards presided.

May 16 - Ian Betts - 25 years a deacon  
May 23 - Bill Hockin - 60 years a priest

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

Praying and Living the Kingdom
Empowered by the Holy Spirit

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. 

Activities in the Diocese of Fredericton

Please let us know what your parish is doing.

Resources

• Thy Kingdom Come prayer booklet (or use this reformatted version)
• Thy Kingdom Come 2023 prayer journal and novena, by the Archbishop of Canterbury
  • the Bishop's Office has ordered some hard copies in bulk
• 23 Ideas of 2023
• Bright prayer ideas for your church (2022)
• Commissioning prayers 
• We Seek Your Kingdom lyrics

Applications are now open for the second round of our diocesan ReFrame Missional Cohort. The purpose of the cohort is to wrestle with the changing realities of leadership in the Church during our time and as well consider implementing some outreach and missional initiatives within their parish/community.

Interested individuals need to apply, as spaces are limited and only one participant per parish in each cohort.

More information is available here. 

Attention incumbents, assistant clergy and lay leaders:

Save the dates and start planning for Love Atlantic Week, Oct. 2-8.

It's a week to show God’s love through intentional activities to bless your neighbourhood/community — painting, gardening, car washes, handing out water, and so on.

Find out more details here. If your parish or group is interested in participating, contact parish development officer Shawn Branch.

Friday, May 19 & Saturday, May 20  Quilt show and sale and social tea, at St. Martin’s-in-the-Woods Church, 3400 Route 134, Shediac Cape. Friday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 admission to quilt show and social tea. Over 100 quilts and hooked rugs on display including vintage quilts with a story in the Jessie Murray Room! Contact info: csconnor@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-532-3379 or 506-532-6960.

Friday, May 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Community lunch at Holy Trinity, 2 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis. It's been a long 3 years since our last community lunch, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again. Free-will offering for mission projects. Everyone is welcome! 

Saturday, May 27, 8 - 11 a.m.  Monthly breakfast at St. Luke's Hall, corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne, Saint John. Sausages, eggs, toast, pancakes, home fries and beverage. $10 per person. A joint presentation of the Saint John Y Service Club and St. Luke's, with proceeds to St. Luke's parish ministries.

Saturday, May 27, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Mothers’ Union will hold a yard sale at St. Paul’s Church Hall, Hampton to raise funds for a student in school in Uganda and to help kids in New Brunswick enjoy a week of summer camp at Camp Medley. We are happy to receive donations of books, toys, treasures, and plants, but please, NO clothing, baby furniture, or food. Items for the sale can be left in the parish hall, May 22 – May 25, 9 a.m. -12 p.m., and Fri. May 26 from 6-8 p.m.

http://campbrookwood.ca/

campmedley.ca

Now at Camp Medley!

https://www.smyc.ca/

https://www.anglicanchoirschool.org/

Farraline Place currently has four vacancies. The residence on Queen Street, around the corner from the Cathedral, offers secure, comfortable, independent senior living in an intimate and caring atmosphere. Contact administrator Judy O’Donnell for details: (506) 455-6443.

The Preaching Foundations course will focus on the development of capacities to interpret texts and contexts and to proclaim the gospel in multiple ways.

Dates: weekdays Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 28
Times: 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 
Fee: $250 plus Eventbrite fee
Format: In-Person
Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted.
Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Kimberlynn McNabb
More information here.