It was the pandemic that convinced Judith Moses that living in St. Andrews was the right move for her and her husband, Peter Lyman.

Peter was born in St. Andrews, and the couple had a home there they used each summer. But when lock-down forced everyone into new circumstances, Judith, Peter and their grown son sought refuge there.

“Then I asked myself, ‘why aren’t we living here?’ We were living in Toronto,” said Judith.

Clergy Anniversaries

March 31 - Jeremy Boehr, 10 years a priest
April 26 - Dana Dean, 30 years a priest

Clergy anniversaries are recognized at 10 and 25 years and subsequent five-year intervals. Apologies to Jeremy for our tardiness.

We are aware that last week's eNews was resent yesterday to some subscribers, and in some cases, multiple times.

We have been assured by our website host, Tithe.ly, that the glitch has been corrected. They offer their apologies for the problem. 

Thanks to everyone for prayers and cards during my recent illnesses and bereavement resulting from the death of my father. 

Your thoughts, prayers and messages sustained me through a very difficult time. 

God bless, Debbie.

St. Philip’s in Moncton (now part of the Parish of The Six Saints) is closing and the building has been sold. We will have choir gowns available to anyone who wants them. There are a few adult sized, blue cassocks with white surplices, to be picked up Monday, April 28.

These are available at no charge. Contact Judy Briggs for further information:  heyjudegbj@gmail.com

Tuesdays, running Feb. 25 to May 20, 2-3:15 p.m.  Grief support group providing help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. This is a safe space to navigate the challenges of grief. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Grand Harbour, Grand Manan.  Griefshare.org

Monday, April 21, 4-6 p.m. Community Easter dinner, hosted by the Anglican Parish of St. Andrews at the parish hall, 75 King St., St. Andrews. Menu: ham, baked beans, mashed potatoes, veggies, rolls, pickles, dessert, tea, coffee, juice. Everyone is welcome, no charge. Want to volunteer? Call 506-529+8662 or email allsaints@nb.aibn.com .

Saturday, May 3   Welcome Spring Lunch at St. Paul’s on the Common, 4 Church Avenue, Rothesay. First sitting 11:30 - 12:30; second sitting 1- 2 p.m. Tickets $15. All profits support community outreach. Menu: sandwiches, dessert, tea/coffee. Bake sale / book sale / jams & preserves / jewellery. Tickets available from the church office or by calling 506-847-1812 or 506-849-2414.

Sunday, May 4, 9:30 a.m.  75th Anniversary Men's Club Breakfast, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Parish of Riverview, taking place at St. John the Baptist Church, 28 Woolridge Street, Riverview, NB.

May 7, 6-8:30 p.m.  Christ Church Cathedral presents Celtic Spirituality - Why it Matters Now with John Philip Newell, at Christ Church Cathedral in person and online. Click above for tickets.

We are excited to announce an extraordinary $250,000 matching gift for our newly launched Resilience Fund, responding on behalf of Anglicans in Canada to the needs of individuals, families and communities served by our partners around the world in the face of drastic cuts to international development aid funding. 

For more information:
• Resilience Fund page on the website.  

• Bulletin insert available here.  

• Link to a recent webinar about the impact of the funding cuts. 

• Election advocacy resources. 

The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is hosting a retreat, and the invitation is open! It will be June 6 to June 8, and features a deep dive on spiritual disciplines, especially the quieter approaches to listening prayer.

Pathways to Peace is hosted on the beautifully landscaped campus of Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. It is a three-day oasis of quiet, devotional practices and growing friendships. Specially designed for laity, clergy are warmly invited too. 

Attending a retreat can provide spiritual renewal through dedicated time for prayer and reflection. A weekend like this can be a valuable opportunity to recharge, gain clarity, and find a sense of balance amidst your busy life. This is a gift for those who give so much to others.  

Short talks will be given by a variety of voices on how to pray, various creative and engaging approaches to prayer. If weather permits, we will have ‘wild worship’ in a beautiful outdoor setting. There will be plenty of time for silence and walking. 

Registration includes five meals (Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast), two nights' accommodations, free parking, retreat program and materials. 

EARLY REGISTRATION:   $160 / person until April 28.
Late Registration is $180, closing May 20.
Ticket options include single, private rooms. There are also double rooms.
Those staying off-site - $110.

To register, click here.   
Or visit the retreat page.  

Our main speaker will be the Rev. 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.

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.

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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Clergy College 2025

June 9-12, 2025

Courses | Location | Schedule | Logistics & Qs

All clergy and licensed evangelists are invited to the Clergy College - a gathering of fellowship and learning!