When Debbie Edwards, diocesan representative for Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF) left Canada Feb. 6 for Kenya, she eagerly anticipated what lay ahead: a great delegation of Alongside Hope staff, getting to know fellow diocesan reps, meeting truly dedicated people working to lift up others, and wonderful visits to Alongside Hope projects. 

But she did not anticipate illness, hospitalization, a diagnosis of E. coli, and the news of her father’s death. It was quite a trip, but one Debbie nevertheless described as “fabulous” overall.

• 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.

• Christ Church, Pennfield, 4-6 p.m. Free-will offering.

• St. Paul’s, Rothesay, 5-7 p.m. Menu: Pancakes, sausages, baked beans, gingerbread, tea/coffee. Cost: $10 (adult), $5 (child 12 or under), $25 (family - 2 adults + children). All profits from our pancake supper go to our Mission Beyond Committee so they can continue to support many outreach initiatives in our region and around the world. Sign up for tickets here.

• St. Luke’s, Woodstock, 4-6:30 p.m. Menu: pancakes, sausage, beans, coffee and delicious cakes. Adults $10, child $5, family $30. Dine in or take out. For takeout, call 506-324-5543.

• St. Mark’s, Sussex Corner, 4-6:30 p.m. Menu: pancakes, beans, sausage, brown bread and cakes. All proceeds go to the Salvation Army Family Services. Free-will offering only.

Friday, March 7, 2 p.m.  World Day of Prayer 2025, held 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.

Friday, March 7  World Day of Prayer service at 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.

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. 

Saturday, March 22, 6 p.m.  Holy Trinity, Hammond River will host another Mystery Auction fundraiser for mission projects. Arrive by 6 p.m. for desserts and to view silent auction items. Bring a wrapped item for the mystery auction and join the fun! Auction starts at 7 p.m. with Mark Allaby and Pat Hanratty as auctioneers. Call 506-847-0850 for more information.

The Anglican Church Women (ACW) is looking for a Diocesan ACW chaplain. The chaplain supports the executive, conducts services, may install the new executive at the annual meeting and may lead devotions and meditation at diocesan gatherings. 

If you are interested in this position, or want further information, please contact ACW president Peggy Boucher at plenorab@hotmail.com 

St. Margaret's, Fredericton, is looking for someone to help in the office two days a week. 

Salary depends on experience. Must have excellent computer skills, including social media, Outlook,  Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job description available by request.  

If interested please contact Peggy Boucher at plenorab@hotmail.com or Jeff Mills at Loaderman16@hotmail.com 

Read the March edition of the NB Anglican here.

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.

Our main speaker will be the Rev'd Canon Grayhame R Bowcott, DMin, Program Director of The Licentiate in Theology Diploma Program at Huron College at Western University. His theme will focus on how we can use prayer to grow spiritually and our congregations to grow relationally and numerically.

There will also be a time for questions with Archbishop David.

Lunch will be provided.

Further details and registration to follow.

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.

Read the eNews story here | Join the Facebook Event here

Thursday, May 8, at St. Margaret's in Fredericton.
Watch for more details in the April edition of Launching Out.

Anglican Renewal Ministries is dedicated to bringing the life and power of the Holy Spirit to all Christians.  This year, 2025, ARM gives thanks to God for having served the Anglican Church of Canada for 40 years!  

In addition to workshops on the person and gifts of the Holy Spirit, we also offer a quarterly magazine called “Taste and See…” with articles to uplift and encourage you in your walk with Christ.   We hope this magazine will be a source of encouragement to all.  

Sample articles and a free copy of the magazine are available on our website.