You could say Emma Burke is invested in Camp Medley. This summer, her second as assistant director, is her fourth at the diocesan summer camp on the lower St. John River. She began in 2019 as a counsellor.

Now, even after launching a career as a high school math and science teacher a year ago, she’s just spent her first commitment-free summer working at Camp Medley.

The Rev. Shirley Noseworthy has transferred her canonical residency to the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, effective Sept. 15.

Our Companion Diocese of Ho is turning 20! The diocese will celebrate this milestone with a week of activities culminating in a service of Thanksgiving on Sunday, Sept. 24.

They have asked for our prayers, giving thanks to God for how far the Lord has brought them, and to commit the future years to His guidance and care.

Their theme is Holding on to Christ, Being Faithful and Truthful in Uncertain Times (John 15:1-10).

Saturday Sept. 16   St. Augustine's, Quispamsis, will hold a barbecue chicken take-out. Menu: chicken with potato salad and pasta salad, a roll and dessert for $15. Pick up times are 4:30, 5:00 and 5:30. Please contact Art Scott at 506-849-2430 for tickets. Payment can be made at the time of pickup.

Saturday, Oct. 14  St. Luke’s annual roast beef dinner St. Luke's Parish Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. Take-out drive-thru style. Time 4–5:30 p.m. Tickets $18 each. For tickets call Terry at 506-847-7609.

Sunday, Nov. 26, 2:30 p.m.  St. Paul’s Church in Rothesay will hold its 15th annual Sounds for Sigowet concert, followed by a silent auction and an elegant tea with treats. All proceeds will enable orphans to attend secondary school in Eldoret, Kenya. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and are available at the church office or by calling 506-847-1812 or 506-849-2414. 
This year’s performers are Chris Buckley, viola; Ali Leonard, violin; Dani Sametz, violin and John Buckley, cello and are pictured here.

You are invited to the 200th anniversary celebrations in the Parish of Kingston this weekend, Sept. 16 & 17. Saturday evening and all day Sunday, join us for games, food, music and fireworks (Saturday); and a church service with Bishop David, potluck, and a tour (Sunday). See poster for details.

Whether you are a family member, a friend, church member or pastoral visitor, you can benefit from this workshop. More than ever people need to be comforted with a visit. This interactive workshop will help you learn to listen more effectively, refresh skills you already have and make your visit more fulfilling.

Please join us for an uplifting and interactive day with special guest RICK BENSON - grief recovery specialist, end of life care, mindfulness leader, and author of My chaos: Searching for my new normal.

Where: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis
When: Saturday, Oct. 21; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lunch is provided. To pre-register call 506-647-8170.  There is no cost to attend. This workshop is funded through a Diocese of Fredericton grant.

Storyteller training is offered in modules over two weekends at the United Church Maritime Conference Centre, 21 Wright St., Sackville, N.B. 

Friday, Oct. 27 (4 - 9 p.m.) & Saturday, Oct. 28 (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Fri, Nov. 17 (4 - 9 p.m.) & Saturday, Nov. 18 (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

This training is an opportunity to learn about Godly Play and supporting children’s spirituality. It also includes experiencing a variety of Godly Play stories, telling a story by heart, and receiving supportive feedback.

For more information and please contact: https://godlyplaymaritimes.com/

We welcome participants who are new to Godly Play as well as experienced storytellers and doorpersons who want to refresh their leadership skills.

Maritime Godly Play Trainers: Shawn Redden, Cathy Laskey, Anne Pirie.

Monday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m. at Brunswick Street Baptist Church in Fredericton.
See poster for details. 

Anglican Renewal Ministries is dedicated to bringing the life and power of the Holy Spirit to all Christians.  ARM has been serving the Anglican Church of Canada for over 30 years.  

In addition to workshops on the person and gifts of the Holy Spirit, we also offer a quarterly magazine called “Taste and See…" with articles to uplift and encourage you in your walk with Christ.   We hope this magazine will be a source of encouragement to all.  

Sample articles and a free copy of the magazine are available on our website: 
https://www.armcanada.org/

There are still spaces available for the South Shore Camino Oct. 10-14, with Camino Nova Scotia founder Rob Fennell. Enjoy the Rum Runner's Trail and Rob's emphasis on Creation during this walk! Registration can be found here. 
 
Did you miss signing up for September’s Camino?

Two spaces have opened for our Annapolis Valley Camino September 24-30, 2023. This will be a wonderful walk down the Valley during the best of autumn's colours! The pilgrimage will be led by Matthew Anderson. Sign up on Eventbrite here.