By Marje Harrison

On Oct. 13, Stone Church (St. John in the Parish of St. Mark) in Saint John celebrated 200 years with a traditional prayer book service (BCP). Past parishioners came “home” for the celebration, many of whom had not seen the interior since the renovations completed almost a decade ago. 

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Saturday, Nov. 16,  2-4 p.m.   Christmas Tea & Sale hosted by the St Mark's ACW at Parish of Westmorland Hall, Mount Whatley, Aulac. All are welcome.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.  All Saints ACW, Parish of St. Andrews Christmas bazaar, with New-to-You, bake table, books, jewelry, Christmas items, silent auction, raffle and more! Refreshments available. Parish Hall, 75 King Street, St. Andrews.

Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.   The Parish of Grand Manan presents ADVENT PRIMER:  Our Lives in Christ are Like a Pilgrimage. An Advent Retreat led by Rev. Bob Cheatley. 16 Seaside Lane.  Lunch included.

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 & 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.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.  Christmas lunch and bake sale at St. Paul’s, Rothesay. Featuring Christmas décor, baked goods, jams and preserves. Tickers are $15; contact the parish office to purchase: 506-847-1812.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 11a.m.-3 p.m.   Anglican Church of the Ascension, 2980 Route 121, Apohaqui, will hold an Open House. Drop by and see our historic 152-year-old church fully decorated for the Christmas season. Enjoy a cup of mulled cider and some sweet treats while you relax and take in the beauty of the season.      

Saturday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.   Annual Christmas Tea at the Kingston Parish Hall. We will also have a new-to-you Christmas table (items can be dropped off to the Parish Office anytime). The ACW will have a bake table. Also, on that same day please drop into the MacDonald Consolidated School Annual Christmas Stop and Shop, beginning at 10 a.m., and Fullerton’s Corner Market for their Annual Christmas Sale, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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!

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.

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

email Kurt Schmidt: kschmidt@diofton.ca

Deadline of Dec. 9