Monday, Aug. 26 was a big day in Pennfield, where upwards of 100 people crammed into Christ Church to witness the citizenship ceremony of the Twinamatsiko family.

The ceremony is often held via Zoom to include prospective citizens across Canada. This one lasted three hours, and saw 184 people from 46 countries take the oath. But everyone was good about staying for the entire thing— and remaining quiet, as were the instructions.

Delegates, wardens and substitutes: find your archdeaconry meeting and make plans to attend in order to be aptly prepared for the business of synod on Nov. 2.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.   Saint George’s Anglican Church, Bathurst presents an arts  & crafts fair. Among featured items are handknit and crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, and wool socks as well as quilts, afghans, cushions and wall hanging. As well, art, fabrics, yarns, crafting supplies, notions, books and patterns will be showcased with jams, jellies, preserves and a bake sale. Saint George’s Church is located at 432 King Ave., Bathurst. For more information call 506-546-3225 or email:  anggeorge@bellaliant.com

Saturday, Sept. 28  Take-out chicken dinner at St. Augustine’s in Quispamsis. Menu: Chicken breast, potato and pasta salads, roll and desert for $17. Pick up times 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.  Pre-orders required. Please call Art Scott for tickets at 506-849-2430. 

Friday, Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.  Bowling and auction party featuring prizes and pizza at Bowlarama, 248 Lancaster Ave., Saint John. This event is in support of the Church of the Resurrection, Grand Bay-Westfield. Form a team or join one. For more information, contact Barb Keir:  506-647-8375 or barb.keir@gmail.com .

The Parish of Cambridge and Waterborough is seeking to purchase a travelling communion kit, from a parish in the Diocese that may have one they are not using.  Theirs was recently stolen from the Church of the Good Shepherd in Cambridge-Narrows.

For more information, please contact the Rev. Andrew Horne at 403-892-6232 or email andrewpeterhorne@gmail.com.

Farraline Place, an ACW-affiliated home for seniors in downtown Fredericton, has two vacancies for seniors seeking full-service accommodations and meals.

Please spread the word. Contact:  (506) 455-6443 or farralineplace.com

Inner City Youth Ministry's Lunch Connection is still in need of cloth lunch bags for its program. 

Get the pattern and all relevant information by emailing info@icym.ca

National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper will be in the diocese September 13-19 primarily as keynote speaker at the annual clergy conference.

From the ACC website:  Born in Saskatchewan and a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, Archbishop Harper is a graduate of Wycliffe College. His parish ministries have included on and off reserve, and shared ministry with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. He has also been involved in numerous committees within the Anglican Church of Canada, including the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, Council of General Synod, Provincial Synod and the Diocesan Executives for Saskatchewan and Algoma. Harper is the former Diocesan bishop of Saskatoon. He was installed as indigenous archbishop in May 2023.

Archbishop Harper’s confirmed schedule of events:

• Saturday, Sept. 14, 1:00 pm - Worship and presentation gathering at All Saints Church, St Andrews (public) - presentation to include Our Way of Life.
• Sunday, Sept. 15, 10:30 am - Worship at Christ Church Cathedral followed by lunch – all are welcome to attend.
• Monday to Wednesday, Sept. 16-18 - Clergy Conference

register at 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.  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.  

Save the date!

Are you considering Adult Faith Formation programming resources for the fall? Do you want to increase Christian discipleship in your community of faith? Registration is now open for the Atlantic School of Discipleship. This new program begins in October 2024.

We encourage participation by group (parishes/congregations/pastoral charges, etc.) to create stronger and more long-lasting results.

Cost
•    $1,000 per group (Leader plus four participants from the same faith community)
•    $300 per person (Individual participants)

Registration is now Open
•    Visit our website to learn more: https://www.astheology.ns.ca/future/certificate/discipleship.html

Questions and requests for further information can be directed  to discipleship@astheology.ns.ca