Diocesan Choir School is not yet back to a full week, but an expansion from one day to four is a step forward in a post-pandemic world.

“The big difference this year is a full weekend,” said co-chair Mary Louise Belyea. “What I love about it is we haven’t had a full choir school since 2019, but people are still coming back, even after five years.

Sexton needed
Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton is seeking a Sexton. Duties of this full-time position with benefits includes the oversight, cleaning and maintenance of Christ Church Cathedral, Cathedral Memorial Hall and the grounds. 

Application deadline: Thursday, August 22. Read the full position description here. 

Candidates do not need to be a member of the Anglican faith - all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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Organist needed
St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Fredericton is seeking an organist (or pianist) beginning Sept. 1. For more information, call 506-457-0862. Please share this notice.

The Centre for Youth Care (which operates Beacon Cove, formerly Safe Harbour House), will hold an event Aug.12, 4-6 p.m. to kick off their capital campaign aimed at building supportive housing for youth ages 19-25 in Saint John. 

CYC believes in the power of safe housing, comprehensive support systems, and meaningful opportunities to create lasting change. As August 12th marks International Youth Day, it's the perfect moment to take meaningful action for the youth in our community who urgently need safe and secure housing.

Please join us at Lily Lake as we kick off this important initiative. You can register for the event through Eventbrite. This is a free event. Please feel free to share this invitation with others who might be interested in attending. 

Karen Cummings
Executive director 

The next eNews comes out Aug. 20.

There's a service every Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Mark's Chapel of Ease. No admission fee for the service.

This is the 50th anniversary of Kings Landing and there are still a few vacancies for leaders of summer services at the historical village, including this Sunday.

Got questions? Contact the Rev. Canon Walter Williams  To sign up, click here. 

St. Michael’s is an annual conference in the Anglican tradition for youth aged 13–19. Together we pray, study, and play. Since 1987, St Michael’s has formed a vibrant community within the Anglican Church in the Maritimes. Our conference participants—or Michaelites!—don’t do things by half measures. When we worship, we worship God reverently in spirit and truth. When we study, we challenge ourselves to learn deeply. When we kick back for games and activities, we make sure that we have a blast.

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https://nb.anglican.ca/parish-grants

Join with Anglicans from all over the diocese to meet and hear Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper speak during the 10:30 service. 

Guest speaker: National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper

Conference begins at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 16 and concludes after lunch on Wednesday, September 18.

Deadline to register for accomodations and meals: September 7

All active clergy are expected to participate in this annual conference.  Retired clergy are also welcome to participate based on accommodation availability.

Looking Ahead - Conference Dates 
September 22-24, 2025
September 21-23, 2026
September 20-22, 2027
September 18-20, 2028
September 17-19, 2029

Register here:  campmedley.ca

A workshop to empower and inspire - to explore Godly Play as a creative approach to nurturing children’s faith.

Training is offered in modules over two weekends: Friday pm to Saturday pm. on October 18-19 and November 15-16

This training includes the art of Christian language in parables, sacred stories, liturgical actions and silence. It highlights creating sacred space, supporting children’s spirituality and community.

Together participants will explore the principles and practices of Godly Play including plenary sessions on the Godly Play Environment, the Spirituality of the Child, and the Community of Children. Participants experience telling stories and receiving supportive feedback.

Both those new to Godly Play and experienced storytellers and doorpersons who want to refresh their skills are welcome.

For more information and contacts, please see the Godly Play Maritimes webpage.  

Archdeaconry Greater Chapter meetings

Chatham - October 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Fredericton - October 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm at Christ Church (Parish) Church
Kingston and the Kennebecasis - Oct.  21 @ 7 p.m. St. Paul’s in Hampton 
Moncton - Oct. 24 @ 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist in Riverview
Saint John - October 17, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
St. Andrews - 
Woodstock - October 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm