Mariia has lived in Saint John for about 18 months. She and her family fled Kiev, Ukraine last year after the Russian invasion brought war to their country. They left her older brother behind because he may be called to join the war effort.

Today, Mariia is 14, a confident English speaker who also speaks some French and is eager for Grade 9 to begin. But a year ago, she was a mess.

A Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Robert McLean (Parishes of Fredericton Junction and New Maryland) will take place Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. at Holy Trinity in New Maryland.

Love Atlantic is the regional Church joining together in an unprecedented effort to shine the love, kindness, generosity, and care of Jesus Christ all over the Atlantic region.

Find out more details and ideas, here.

Parishes interested or planning on participating in Love Atlantic are asked to connect with Shawn C. Branch to help with coordination.

Anglican Foundation

Diocesan grants 

Door Persons are key figures in supporting children who gather in community. This 5-hour workshop offers a unique way to encourage and support volunteers helping with children’s programs. Leadership will be provided by experienced Godly Play trainers: Archdeacon Cathy Laskey and Anne Pirie. We will explore the principles and practices of Godly Play especially for door persons, and deepen and expand an experience of Godly Play, particularly the role of door person.  Participants may be part of a Godly Play program, and/or have an interest in leadership with children.

During the day participants will

• Gain a deeper understanding of how a Door Person supports the circle of children in gathering, listening, wondering, work, the feast and leaving.
• Experience a full session of Godly Play
• Participate in discovery sessions on Supporting a Godly Play Environment, Supporting Children in their Work, Relationships & Managing Disruptions  

Hosted by the Godly Play Maritime Co-ordinating Circle 

Participant cost:  $35 – bring your own lunch 

The Archdeaconry of Shediac's 64th ACW Annual Meeting is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 4, hosted by St. John the Baptist Church, 28 Woolridge St, Riverview.

Theme: "All Things Bright & Beautiful"

Guest speaker: Debbie Edwards

Registration 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist with the Rev. Julian Pillay 10 a.m. 

Lunch hosted by St. John the Baptist Men's Club. Cost is $18 (increased due to food prices).  

Reminder to each branch to send a report to be included in the booklet to the Rev. Barb Haire: (haireb@hotmail.com or mail to 4647 Rte 910, Salem NB E4H 4E8) by Sept. 18th deadline.  

Come, relax and enjoy camp life. Experience archery, canoeing, specialty art projects, hiking, wellness stretching, work projects, games and campfire (storytime) while living in a Christian community. Great food and lodging provided.

Location: Camp Medley

Arrival: Sunday, 4pm
Departure: Wednesday, 4pm

Cost: $150

Register here. 

Two room vacancies for seniors!
For information or a tour, contact Judy:  506-455-6443.

A second-grade teacher, explaining the concept of rules, asked the students what rules their parents might give before taking them to a nice restaurant.

The first child offered: "Don't play with your food."

The second said: "Use your inside voice."

The third piped up: "Order something cheap."