From the Bishop’s Charge to archdeaconry presentations, one word rang out:  community.

Last spring, as Archbishop David Edwards began discerning  his charge for diocesan synod, the word community came to mind — the concept of we, as Anglicans, being community for and in our communities. 

All that culminated in a day that focused mainly on others, as upwards of 220 people— clerics, laity, volunteers and guests — gathered at Christ Church Cathedral Nov. 2 for the 139th Diocesan Synod in the Diocese of Fredericton.

The Rev. Canon Wandlyn Snelgrove will resign from her position as rector of Christ Church (Parish) Church, Parish of Fredericton, Jan. 31 in order to retire.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Christmas Tea and Quilt Show at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew’s Church, Saint John. Featuring a luncheon, silent auction and bake table. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets available at the door or the church office.

Saturday, Nov. 16, 8-11 a.m.  Breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Anglican Parish of Ludlow and Blissfield at the Orange Hall, Carroll’s Crossing (top of Stewart’s Hill). Menu:  pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, toast, juice, tea and coffee — by donation. All proceeds will go to the food programs at our local schools, UMES, CNBA and DES.

Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Christmas Bazaar at Christ Church (Parish) Church, 245 Westmorland St., Fredericton. Please join us for our sale of Christmas cooking, crafts and new-to-you items. Our Church Closet will be open, featuring clothing and books. Christmas café on site. Cash only.

Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  Christmas Bazaar at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Riverview. Featuring a bake table, preserves, crafts, jewellery, books, puzzles, games, Christmas room and silent auction. Kitchen menu: cinnamon rolls, muffins, tea, coffee, soup, chili, rolls, pie slices. Please bring your own bags.

Nov. 23 & 24, 6:30-8 p.m.  Christ Church Pennfield presents “A Walk Through Bethlehem,” their annual gift to the community. Come and meet the characters from the Nativity story. Taking place at the church, 80 Route 778, Pennfield. All are welcome. 

Sunday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.  St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 28 Woolridge St. in Riverview will host a Canadian Foodgrains Bank event called Restoring Landscapes for Sustainable Food Systems, with two guest speakers from TSURO Trust Zimbabwe, Rosaline Mukonoweshuro and Farai Gumisa. Refreshments and networking opportunities follow. For more information, contact WAnderson@foodgrainsbank.ca .

Nov. 30, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.   The Christmas Crèche Festival is back, featuring a community lunch, bake sale and nativity set display.  Join us at Holy Trinity, 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis for a delicious community lunch (free will offering) and bake/craft sale. On display will be a variety of crèches or nativity sets for you to enjoy from around the world. If you have a nativity set to display, or would like more information call 506-647-8170. All are invited and all are welcome! Tickets not needed — just drop in!

Nov. 30, 1-3 p.m.   Church of the Good Shepherd, Cambridge-Narrows, will host a Christmas tea, with sandwiches, sweets and tea. Craft and Goodies Tables as well. Admission is by donation.

Sunday, December 15, 7 p.m.  "Christmas at Camp Medley," an ecumenical service of Carols and Lessons in the (unheated) Camp Medley chapel followed by hot cider and cookies in the (heated) dining hall. Bring your singing voices, warm clothes and a blanket!

The Rev. Canon Dr. Ross Hebb has a busy month of book signings and special appearances. Please join him if you are able. Reception of his latest book, A Canadian Chaplain in the Great War:  Revisiting B.J. Murdoch’s The Red Vineyard, is positive. 


Nov. 7, 10 a.m.  Remembrance Day Observance/ Service at St. Andrews School 

Nov. 9, 10-11:30 a.m.  Westminster Books, Fredericton. Then at Chapters from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Nov. 12, 2 p.m. Guest speaker at Fredericton North Heritage Association monthly meeting, St. Mary's Church Hall, 780 McEvoy St., Fredericton

Nov. 16, noon-4 p.m.  Mic Mac Mall Indigo/ Chapters in Dartmouth  

Nov. 17, 10 a.m.  Preaching  at Trinity Church Fairview (Halifax), then book signing, noon to 4 p.m., at Bayers Lake Chapters 

Nov.  23, noon-3 p.m.  East Point Indigo Saint John 

Pilgrimage to Ireland, led by the Rev. Maria Shepherdson, Sept. 9-19, 2025

Visit and worship in key sacred sites including Glendalough, Ennis Friary, Jerpoint Abbey, Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin, Knock, the shrine of Our Lady and Cong, Co Mayo.

We shall delve into pre-Christian spirituality with a visit to Newgrange, and understand the impact of 1,000 years of British rule on the faith journey of Anglicans and Catholics in our tours of Dublin and Kilkenny and the Ring of Kerry, learning from the life story and faith of the Great Emancipator Daniel O Connell.

INFORMATION SESSIONS:  Taking place at the rectory, 3667 Route 540, Richmond Corner and on Zoom — Wednesday, Nov. 13 and Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.  Please email maria.shepherdson@anglican.nb.ca for ZOOM link.  
A third session at St. Lukes Church Woodstock, on Sunday, Nov. 24 12.15 p.m.

COST:  $4,160 (includes accommodation, all entrance fees, transport and guide) plus flight from Fredericton of $1,950. Prices are based on Euro conversion and subject to change, and based on projected group size. 

DEADLINE FOR DEPOSIT:   Dec. 6.   Email Maria for more information:  maria.shepherdson@anglican.nb.ca

email Kurt Schmidt: kschmidt@diofton.ca

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Lucy's Sewing Group, founded long ago by Lucy McNeill, produces church linens (purificators, lavabo towels, corporals, altar cloths, and so on) for sale to parishes, thus raising money for the Church's good causes. This group of talented ladies make beautiful items!