You cannot keep a good man down.

That good man is retired bishop Bill Hockin, and he is returning this December for yet another Advent series, with help from the Rev. Canon Albert Snelgrove, the Rev. Greg Geldart and organist Alice Boyd.

The Rev. Canon Kevin Borthwick will retire from his roles as priest-in-charge of the Parish of Campobello and the Parish of Saint Stephen, with missionary duties in the Deanery of St. Andrews, effective Dec. 31.

I wish to extend my thanks for all clergy and layreaders who participated in Evening Prayer this year. Many thanks for your support of St. Marks Chapel of Ease at Kings Landing.

The Rev. Canon Walter Williams, Vicar

Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m.  Turkey dinner at Camp Medley, Upper Gagetown. Adults $17, children 6-12 $10, children under 6 free. Sponsored by the Anglican Parish of Gagetown. For more information, call 506-488-1103.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 8:30 a.m.-noon  New-To-You sale at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 28 Woolridge St., Riverview. Gently used clothing and household items, in support of the work of the Mothers’ Union. 

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 12 noon-1 p.m.  St. Luke's ACW take-out lunch. Menu:  hamburger soup, biscuit and dessert. Take-out only. Pick up at St. Luke's Gondola Point Church Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. Price:  $12. For tickets call at 506 847-4105.

Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.  Open House at Threshold Ministries, at Threshold House, 105 Mountain View Drive, Saint John. Guided tours every hour, meet the team and residents, and hear from inspiring guest speakers. Come see what makes Threshold House such a special place of hope, healing, and transformation for men rebuilding their lives after addiction. All are welcome.
Learn more: www.thresholdministries.ca/th or call 506-642-2210.

For more parish events, click here. 

Reserve your Christmas sweets tray. 12-inch assorted plate is $25. Order by Nov. 21; pick up on Nov. 29 between 2 and 4 p.m. at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Stanley.

For information and ordering, contact Irene Colford (506-367-2144).

Zoom link  |  Recordings Playlist (YouTube)

Synod staff members are pleased to begin offering the Synod Commons - a regular open forum online for clergy, parish lay officers and staff, and others who are interested.

Session topics will be announced in advance. Each session will typically include a presentation and time for questions (on the topic and if time, on any topic). Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 12:10 - 12:55 pm and will be recorded. 

For the rest of this calendar year we will begin with one session per month on the 1st Tuesday.

November 4: Shared Ministry Budget

December 2: The Director of Mission and Ministry Role

Past Commons Sessions

October 7: Overview of the Synod Website

      Key points:

• Use Search first when looking for something in particular
• Find-a-Church includes basic information on every church building - we are not able to organize by parish, but we are happy to put up whatever information you would like to include on your church's page.
• Best page for parish officers: Resources > Parish Officers > Parish Officer Handbook
• About in the main menu will also help you find people - staff, clergy, committee members
• The archbishop's Sunday schedule is found on the calendar at Events > Diocesan Events
• The Safe Church pages will be reorganized once the Safe Church package revision is complete.

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.

We’re delighted to welcome Bishop Stephen Andrews as our retreat leader. A former Principal of Wycliffe College and Bishop of Algoma, Stephen has served in parishes across Canada and taught widely on Scripture, worship, and Christian thought. His ministry was shaped early on through his work alongside John Stott in London, and he continues to teach and write today.

Stephen and his wife, Fawna, have recently retired to the Saint John, NB area. They have two children and two grandchildren. He enjoys birdwatching, travel, and the occasional woodworking project.

All are welcome - pre-registration is required by November 27.

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

Registration deadline is November 27, 2025; spaces are limited. (Some bursary funding is available.)