When chapel warden Darcy Beek went to turn the heat on at St. James the Greater Church in Ludlow on Saturday, Jan. 11, he found more than a cold church. There was plenty of evidence that someone had entered by brute force.

Darcy called the Rev. Neil Osiowy to report what he’d found and Neil spent Saturday afternoon with the RCMP, who arrived to begin an investigation that has included fingerprinting.

Archbishop David Edwards has appointed the Rev. Debbie Edmondson as chaplain at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton for a one-year period, with the possibility of renewal, beginning Feb. 1. 
 
With regret, Archbishop David Edwards has accepted the resignation of the Rev. David Peer as executive officer of the Diocesan Synod of Fredericton and secretary of synod, effective Sept. 30, in order to retire. 

From Feb. 6-19 diocesan representative Debbie Edwards and 10 others will travel to Kenya to acquaint themselves with Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF) projects.

Debbie has asked for prayer for them as they travel to, from and within Kenya, and for a productive and blessed time visiting with partners in the country.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 4-6 p.m. Mystery Auction, hosted by the Parishes of Waterford, St. Mark’s and Sussex. Join us for a night of fellowship and fun. Money raised will help support the Sussex Corner Elementary School lunch program. Finger food potluck will follow. All welcome.

Monday, Feb. 17   Family Day is a good day for Messy Church at St. Paul’s Hall in Grand Manan. All ages welcome. The theme will be the Family of God. 

Tuesday, March 4, 4-6:30 p.m.  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the All Saints Parish Hall, 75 King St., St. Andrews. Menu: pancakes (plain or blueberry), baked beans, sausage and gingerbread with whipped cream. Free-will offering at the door.

Tuesday, March 4, 4-6 p.m.  Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at Holy Trinity, New Maryland. Menu: pancakes, sausage, brown bread and gingerbread for dessert. Cost will be $15 or $50 for a family of four.

Tuesday, March 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m.  Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at the Kingston Parish Hall. Menu: pancakes, beans, sausage and gingerbread with whipped cream. Free-will offering at the door.

Saturday, March 8, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.  Grand Manan Lenten retreat held at 16 Seaside Lane. Lunch provided. Led by Kurt Schmidt. 

Walk, volunteer or support a walker to help the homeless and hurting in New Brunswick.  Check out this national fundraiser and/or the location nearest you at https://cnoy.org/

Teams from our diocese:

(click on the team name to support the team or a member)

Anglican Energy, the Synod office team  is walking in Fredericton to support the John Howard Society 

'Simply Loved' Kids Club, an Anglican team in Sussex, is walking in support of the Sussex Sharing Club.

All Saints Youth & Family Ministry from the Parish of St. Andrews, is walking in St. Stephen to support Neighbourhood Works.

Let us know about your church or deanery based team.

Thinking about Lent? Join the diocesan Lenten book study.

We'll look at John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way

About the book: We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. 

To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him. 

The series starts on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, and runs six sessions (until April 16, 2025) at 6:30PM for 60-90mins. Registration is required for the Zoom link. Participants will receive the reading schedule after they register.

The bishop's office has some copies available for purchase at $20, otherwise, it is available through your favourite book or ebook retailer.

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593193822
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593193822

For more information on the study, contact Shawn C. Branch.

Join us for the Diocesan Lenten Retreat, March 28-29, at the Villa Madonna Retreat House. As we prepare for Holy Week and the Easter celebration, join others in taking 24 hours for teaching, reflection, and prayer.

Disciplines for a Holy Lent

Kurt Schmidt, Diocesan Director of Young Adult Formation and Cathedral Director of Christian Formation, will lead our retreat and provide teaching to help prepare us for the week ahead. All are welcome, but pre-registration is required.

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

Registration deadline is March 20, 2025; spaces are limited. (Some bursary funding is available.)

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

Please save the date. Topics will include information on the new cemeteries policy, investments, Safe Church, diocesan website and insurance.

Parish Officers' Day is for parish wardens, treasurers and incumbents.

Connect with the Divine through the island's breathtaking landscapes & hospitable residents. Strengthen your bonds with fellow pilgrims through shared experiences, reflective conversations, and opportunities for prayer & worship together.

Led by Kurt Schmidt, the Rev. David Smith, and others.

Ferry travel days are slated for Friday and Monday, main pilgrimage (hiking) day on Saturday, and worship on Sunday. 

For more information, contact Kurt Schmidt.

Download the Pilgrimage Poster.

When you turn 80 years old, there ought to be a big celebration. That’s what’s planned for Camp Medley, the diocesan camp which opened in 1945 as a place for kids to get out of the cities and back to fresh air and nature. Everyone is invited, especially those with a link to the camp.

Current director John Galbraith says: “We’re hoping to see people who have had a connection to Camp Medley in the past or even now. Campers, parents, staff, volunteers — anyone who shares a love of Camp Medley.”

The day will include a worship service, live music, memorabilia, food, tours and more. Accommodations will be available for those needing or wanting to stay the night.

If readers have any memorabilia from camp — crafts, photos, t-shirts — they’d like to show off, they’re asked to contact John (director@campmedley.ca). As well, if readers have stories from camp they’d like to share, please send them to this address:  friends@campmedley.ca.

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