After a rainy week, the sun shone and the temperature was perfect as Farraline Place held its annual garden party Aug. 10. The theme was the celebration of King Charles III’s coronation.

Farraline Place is an seniors’ residence in downtown Fredericton affiliated with the Anglican Church Women (ACW) in New Brunswick. Local and out of town ACW members attended, along with members of the board, and Archbishop David Edwards.

Clergy Anniversaries:

October 1:  Steven Scribner - 10 years a deacon

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

Saturday, Sept. 30, 4-6:30 p.m.   The Parish of Central Kings invites you to a roast pork dinner — a full dinner with pie for dessert, at the hall, 45 Bloomfield Station Road, Bloomfield. $16 for adults, $8 for 5 to 12 years and free for preschoolers.  

Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.  Blessing Of The Animals service on the lawn of St. Peter’s Church, Woodstock Road in Fredericton. Our animals are a very important part of our lives and in recent years liturgies for the blessing of animals have been developed and used around the Feast Day of St. Francis. All dogs must be on leashes, cats must be in pet carriers or on leashes, birds in cages, fish in bowls, etc. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair for your comfort. See you there.

Sunday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.  Homecoming Sunday at St. Peter’s Church, Woodstock Road in Fredericton. Our Vestry sends this church homecoming invitation to you! We celebrate and look back over the blessings of the past year and into the future with anticipation for what the Lord is going to do in the year to come. We especially want this Homecoming Sunday to be a time for those who have been a part of our church community in the past to “come home” and join us to celebrate their time as a part of our congregation and visit with friends. Feel free to share this invitation with others.

Friday, Oct. 13 & Saturday, Oct. 14   Holy Trinity Anglican Church Women (ACW) in the Parish of Derby & Blackville will host a fall rummage sale at Trinity Hall, 293 Main St., Blackville. Hours: Friday 10-6; Saturday 9-noon. Gently used items may be donated until noon Oct. 12. For more information, call Sally: 506-843-6306.

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 October 29, 2:00 p.m.   The Church of St. Simon and St. Jude's in Belleisle Creek (originally the Parish of Springfield, Kings County) is celebrating its 140th anniversary, with Archbishop Edwards presiding. The service will be a "Kirking of the Tartans" service, representing all of the founding and significant families of this church and congregation over the years. Many families have moved away. The church is looking for the descendants of Northrups and Scovils, two families that no longer have representatives in the parish. All are welcome to this community and mission celebration. Refreshments (including Haggis) afterwards. Please pass this on to anyone with Belleisle Creek roots.

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.

See the poster for details. 

Thanksgiving Sunday is the last day.

Don't forget Clergy Appreciation Month.

Stuck for ideas?  Here are some suggestions from Cheryl Ann Beals and baptist-atlantic.ca:

• Ask your pastor – Did you get your Sabbath/days off this week?
  • Encourage your pastor to take care of physical health by exercising and going for walks.
  • Expect and encourage the pastor to take his/her full allotment of vacation time each year and to not return from vacation to perform funerals, etc. whenever possible. Help the pastor arrange for pastoral care coverage while he/she is on vacation.
  • Encourage your pastor in their self-care and soul-care.
  • Avoid scheduling church meetings or activities requiring the pastor’s presence more than two nights a week.
  • Your pastor is a spiritual leader and needs time to be with God.
  • Remember important milestones and dates in the life of your pastor and family.
  • Remember that the way we treat our spiritual leaders reflects on our love and obedience to God.
  • Celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month – Pick a Sunday in October and thank them publicly!

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.

Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
Godly Play doorperson workshop
Cathedral Memorial Hall, Fredericton 

Registration at https://godlyplaymaritimes.com/ 

Meeting at Christ Church Cathedral and/or Memorial Hall, 150 and 168 Church St., Fredericton.

Lunch will be provided.

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

This core training for Storytellers will be offered in modules over both weekends.

It 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.

See the Godly Play Maritimes site for further details and to register.

Godly Play is a creative approach to nurturing children’s faith. It values process, openness, discovery, community, and relationships. And it supports children in being more fully aware of the mystery of God’s presence in their lives.