You may know Philip Shepherdson as a quiet and serious diocesan treasurer. But there is another side of Philip. He's an adventurer who has visited an impressive number of amazing places in the world, including Mount Everest. He's also worked in finance all over the world. 

St Philip’s Church in Moncton will close at the end of April, with their last service on April 27.

They have many items available at no charge for parishes in need, including copies of the BAS and the new version of the blue hymn books. In addition, they have altar contents — altar hangings of various sizes and colours, candles and holders, chalices and much more.

Items must be picked up. 

For more information please contact Jean Manship at jean.manship@yahoo.com

• St.Paul's Hall, Grand Harbour, beginning at 5 p.m. Admission is free. Donations for the food bank are welcome.

• Cathedral Memorial Hall, 168 Church St. in Fredericton, between 4:30-6:30 p.m. The meal will include pancakes, sausages, and beans followed by gingerbread with toppings. Coffee and tea will be available. Admission is by freewill donation.

• Stone Church, 87 Carleton St., Saint John, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All are welcome, donations are appreciated. 

• St. Luke’s, Parish of Portland, Saint John, from 4 – 6:30 p.m.  Menu:  Pancakes, sausage, gingerbread, tea, coffee and juice. $12 per adult and $6 for those aged 4 – 10. 

• Christ Church Parish Church. 245 Westmorland St. Fredericton, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Please join us for pancakes, sausages, beans, brown bread, beverages and desserts. Your free-will donation will be gratefully received. 

• Christ Church (Anglican) Trinity Hall, 30 Prince William St., St. Stephen, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Menu: pancakes, beans, sausages, pie or cake, coffee, tea and juice. Adults, $10; children under 12, $6.  Take-out available by advance order with pickup between 3:30 and 4:15. Call 506-465-8486 to pre-order and leave a message.

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

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

• Kingston Parish Hall from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Menu: pancakes, beans, sausage and gingerbread with whipped cream. Free-will offering at the door.

• Hosted by the Anglican Parish of Salisbury and Havelock, taking place at the Petitcodiac Legion, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Adults: $10; kids 10 and under $5; family pass $25. Menu: pancakes, baked beans, brown bread, various desserts. Questions: chris.hayes@anglican.nb.ca or 506-756-2296.

Friday, March 7, St. John’s Anglican Church, Richmond Corner. Potluck at 6 p.m. followed by service at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Philip Shepherdson. Worship with a Polynesian feel, with special music and displays.

Friday, March 7, 2 p.m.  at Holy Trinity, Hammond River. This is an ecumenical service written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of the Polynesian Cook Islands. Theme: “I made you wonderful!” (Psalm 139:1-18) Refreshments after the service. Storm date of March 14. Call 506-647-8170 for details. Come and bring a friend.

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. 

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.

Save the Dates! Further details and registration coming soon!

THEME:  "Our Belovedness in Jesus"

Returning as main speaker: Kristy Short

Kristy Short is a speaker, Bible teacher, and encourager who seeks to communicate eternal perspectives for daily living. She is a Senior Advisor at Alpha Canada and is passionate about the local church and its mission to share the Gospel with a hurting world. Kristy grew up as a pastor's kid in the Maritimes, ministering in rural and suburban communities. She now lives in Fredericton with her talented husband, Ryan, and three big-hearted kids, Hazen, Wes and Maxine.

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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The Parish of Lancaster in Saint John has a mystery. We have an altar in our chapel at the Church of the Good Shepherd that has no history that we are aware of.