For the third summer in a row, newcomer children in Saint John had the chance to attend English language camp at Stone Church. But this year, some children went a step further and got to experience the first ESL – VBS.

English language lessons are nothing new at Stone, and vacation bible school is a given in many parishes each summer, so mixing the two was the next logical step for the Rev. Terence Chandra.

Do you know of a young adult from your local (church) community who is undertaking a post-secondary program somewhere in the diocese?  

Or perhaps someone who has recently joined the workforce and is struggling to stay connected with other young persons of faith?  

If so, please feel free to put them in contact with KURT SCHMIDT, the diocesan Director of Young Adult Formation.  
Just as good, you could let Kurt know about them so that he can reach out to them himself.  

Kurt's role and responsibilities are to provide support and formation for the young adults of the diocese — in whatever contexts of work and/or study that they find themselves.  

A combination of online and in-person structures of support are available and ongoing. And plans for another young adult pilgrimage may even be afoot!

Contact Kurt:   506.259.3711 (mobile) or  kschmidt@diofton.ca

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 .

Saturday, Oct. 5 (NEW DATE)  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. 

Oct. 5, 11 a.m.  The Rev. Canon Elaine Hamilton will preside over a special blessing of animals service at the East Coast Leadership Academy, next door to St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Woodstock Road in Fredericton. Bring your dog, your cat, your goldfish, your friends and family, and bring a chair.

Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Fall food sale, a fundraiser for Mothers’ Union outreach ministries, takes place at St. Paul’s in Hampton. Pickles, jams and baked goods will be for sale.

Monday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m.  “Mrs. Coats” and the Parish of Riverview present Autumn Ablaze, a fall fashion show with desserts and music, at St. John the Baptist Church, 28 Woolridge St., Riverview. Tickets are $20, available from Ruth Anne (robindalerar@gmail.com) Maureen (506-386-3011) or Betty (506-386-6572).

Sunday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.   Stone Church Saint John (St. John, Parish of St. Mark) is celebrating its 200th anniversary. Friends and former parishioners of Stone are invited to the service and shared lunch afterwards. There will be a time of fellowship when people can share their stories of Stone Church.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.  Cemetery service remembering and honouring those we have laid to rest. Join us at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 486 Kennebecasis River Road in Hampton.

Saturday, Oct. 26   Holy Trinity Church 2 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis will hold a delicious fall take-out meal, with a choice of homemade Boston baked beans and sausage or chili. Meal includes brown bread and apple crisp. Cost $12 per take out. Call Mark & Kathy by Oct. 22 to pre-order at 506-832-3759. Pick up times are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church.  Treat yourself to a lovely fall meal. Proceeds will help support local food banks.

CORRECTED INFORMATION:  Enjoy a tasty dinner, socialize and participate in an auction while supporting Farraline Place residence for seniors. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Fredericton Inn. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. for entry and drinks, with dinner served at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $100 each with a $50 income tax receipt issued.

Contact Judy at Farraline for tickets or information. (506) 455-6443.

Archdeaconry Greater Chapter meetings

Chatham - October 26 @ 10:00 am, St. Andrew's (Newcastle), Miramichi
Fredericton - October 16 @ 6:30 pm, Christ Church (Parish), Fredericton
Kingston and the Kenn. - October 21 @ 7:00 pm, St. Paul's, Hampton
Moncton - October 24 @ 7:00 pm, St. John the Baptist, Riverview
Saint John - October 17 @ 6:30 pm, St. Luke's, Main St.
St. Andrews - October 18 @ 6:30 pm, St. Margaret's, Musquash
Woodstock - October 23 @ 7:00 pm,  Good Shepherd, Florenceville-Bristol

Join friends from across the diocese and beyond for a 24-hour Advent breakaway. Our Advent Retreat is open to anyone (Anglican or not) looking for a moment to pause and reflect on the season's true meaning.

Our retreat leader (teacher) is Bishop Sandra Fyfe. Bishop Sandra is the 17th diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, having been elected and consecrated to that role in 2020. Before that, she served as rector of the Parish of Horton (Wolfville NS). She is a gifted retreat leader and has led a variety of retreats across the Atlantic provinces.

All are welcome - pre-registration is required.

Costs - Overnight: $140 | Couples: $215 | Commuter: $95 (meals included) 

Registration deadline is December 4, 2024; spaces are limited. (Some bursary funding is available.)

For more information, contact Shawn C. Branch: 506-459-1801 ext 1008.