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Mothers’ Union meets for annual rally
Members of Mothers’ Union in New Brunswick, 55 in all, gathered at St. John the Baptist Church in Riverview for the annual rally on April 27. For more infomation visit: http://nb.anglican.ca/news/mothers-union-meets-for-annual-rally
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From the Archbishop's desk
Clergy Anniversaries |
Parish events
May 25, 8-11 a.m. Please join us at St. Luke’s, Parish of Portland, Saint John for a full breakfast of eggs, sausages, pancakes, home fries, toast and beverage, all for $10. This event is a joint presentation of the Saint John Y Service Club and St. Luke's. All proceeds go to support our outreach ministries. Please note that this will be the last monthly breakfast until autumn 2024. Saturday, May 25, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Camp Brookwood work day. Come and help prepare the camp for the summer season. Lunch provided. Contact the Rev. John Galbraith for more information (506-471-2429) Camp Brookwood is just outside Florenceville-Bristol. Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Spring tea and quilt show at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew’s, 646 Westmorland Rd., Saint John. Crafts, gifts, books, silent auction, bake sale, sandwiches and cakes served. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children, and are available at the church office or at the door. Call 506-696-1347 for details. Thursday, May 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The congregations of the Parishes of Waterford and St. Mark’s and Trinity are hosting the spaghetti supper. This fundraiser, at Trinity Anglican Church, Sussex, will raise money for Sussex Elementary’s breakfast club. Free-will offering. Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Second annual book and bake sale at St. Luke's, Parish of Portland, corner of Landsdowne & Metcalfe in Saint John. Sunday, June 2, 2-4 p.m. The ACW invites you to an Open Church afternoon at the charming St. Peter's Anglican Church, 2365 Woodstock Road, Fredericton. Enjoy majestic organ music and choir recitals beginning at 2 p.m. Take in the beauty of St. Peter's and learn some compelling history. Take a stroll through the historical cemetery. A free-will offering to support the work of the ACW would be appreciated. Parking adjacent to the church. To be held rain or shine. June 6, 1-3 p.m. Seniors Drop In at the Trinity Corner Café, Parish of Hammond River, 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis. This is a great opportunity to meet over coffee and snacks for card games and puzzles. You can explore the library or just sit and chat! This will be the last Seniors Cafe until the fall. June 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Community lunch at Holy Trinity, Parish of Hammond River, 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis. There's no fee to attend and everyone is welcome! A freewill offering to support youth activities at Camp Brookwood, Camp Medley and other missions would be appreciated. For information call 506-647-8170. June 14 & 15 Rummage sale at Christ Church (Parish) Church, corner of Westmorland and Charlotte streets, Fredericton. Friday 2-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Lots of clothing, household items, linens, toys, books, DVDs, CDs, ornaments, some plants and more. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds go to church outreach funds, which help our local community. The sale will be in the gym, so use the Charlotte Street entrance. Please bring your own bags. CASH only.
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Work day at Camp MedleySaturday, June 1 Let John know you're coming - director@campmedley.ca |
AST presents —
Alan Roxburgh, author, teacher, and pastor, is the guest speaker at the upcoming Aitken Lectures, which take place as follows: |
Looking for a youth series?
Recently, Archbishop Justin launched Difference for Youth Groups as part of a celebration of young people at Lambeth Palace. To get started, register for training to run Difference with your youth group. |
Something for families — Family Faith Every Day
Family Faith Every Day, a new initiative by Chalice Media Group that will help parents and caregivers of young children incorporate faith practices into everyday family life, has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. |
Kings Landing summer servicesLayreaders, deacons, priests: sign up for a service Priests, deacons and layreaders are invited to sign up to officiate at an Evening Prayer service this summer at St. Mark’s Chapel of Ease at Kings Landing. Services are Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m., with musician provided, beginning June 9 and ending on Thanksgiving Sunday. Click the link to sign up. Everyone is welcome to attend the service. No admission fee. Kings Landing is 20 minutes upriver from Fredericton on Route 102. From the Trans-Canada highway, take exit 253. |
Clergy DayThursday, June 6, 2024 Clergy Day with Dr Alan Roxburgh. Part of the day will include discussion on where we are as a diocese, post-pandemic and Alan will provide some perspective on what he has learned from journeying with others across the globe and what insights we can gain. All active and licensed leaders (clergy, evangelists and students) are invited to attend. 9:30 am gathering for a 10:00 am start. More details to follow. Please register via the links provided. For more infomation visit:
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Retired Clergy TeaTuesday, June 11, 2024 For retired clergy, spouses and widow(er)s. The bishop's house at 151 Norfolk Drive is in the Skyline Acres area of Fredericton. From highway 7, take Kimble Dr. exit north, turn left on Canterbury, turn left on Liverpool, then left on Norfolk. For more infomation visit:
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Clergy College 2024
Course 1: Monday - Tuesday, June 17/18 Course 2: Tuesday - Wednesday, June 18/19 Course 3: Wednesday - Thursday, June 19/20 Each of the three courses costs $125, including meals and accommodations. Courses must be paid in full by the participants, but Continuing Education funds, for those with access to them, will reimburse 80% or approximately $100 per course. Accommodations are available overnight on Sunday, June 16 for those desiring it.
For more infomation visit:
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Send a kid to campBlessings that last a lifetime |
Have you chosen your camp yet?It's almost camping season! |
Diocesan Choir School
Choristers aged 16 and above are invited to attend this three day choral weekend filled with singing, learning, friendship and fun, culminating, as usual, with a glorious and beautiful Choral Evensong. Founded in 1957, the Diocese of Fredericton Choir School has brought generations of Christians together through the beautiful spirit of music. For more information or to register (by May 15), see the choir school website.
For more infomation visit: http://nb.anglican.ca/events/diocesan-choir-school--798/2024-07-11
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Register now for SMYC
St. Michael's Youth Conference takes place Aug. 19-24 at Camp Wildwood. |
Comic Relief!
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