Now in its fourth year, the Seniors’ Retreat is well-established and well-loved at Camp Medley.

Last year, for a number of reasons, there were only eight campers. This year, there were 28.

“Last year, each one of us said we have to invite at least two people,” said camp director John Galbraith.  

November 1 - George Eves — 45 years a priest

Clergy anniversaries are recognized at 10 and 25 years and subsequent five-year intervals.

Did you know October is Clergy Appreciation Month? For all our clergy do for us, let’s be thankful, and convey that gratitude to our leaders. 

Of course, you can always express your appreciation at any time of the year!

The port of Saint John is home to New Brunswick’s only Mission to Seafarers station. This worldwide Anglican mission seeks to care for seafarers as they work so far away from home. 

When ships are in port, you can usually find seafarers at the station at 92 Tilley Lane on the city’s west side (next to the Harbour Bridge).

How can you become involved? Those seafarers love home baking, so you can drop off goodies at the station.

As well, each December they run the Santa At Sea program of gift bags for seafarers. Items they suggest: Shampoo, shave cream, toothpaste, tooth brush, dental floss, mouth wash, body wash, deodorant, disposable razors, lip balm, comb, hand lotion, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, gloves, socks, scarf, toque, playing cards, game books, pens, note pad, Canada souvenir (pin/magnet/key chain), candy (individually wrapped), chocolate bars, nuts, chips, gum, Christmas card. Donations should be made by Dec. 15. Cash is always welcome too so they can buy what they need. The Mission to Seafarers is a registered charity.

Do not wrap your gifts as they must pass inspection at the port.

For more information, click here.

Contact Tony Dickinson (506-635-1731) for open hours to drop off items.

Sunday, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m.  Dinner and a movie at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Petitcodiac. Screening this week is On A Wing And A Prayer, which tells the story of plane passenger Doug White, who is forced to land the plane and save his family when the pilot dies. Based on a true story.

The dinner is pot luck, so bring something to share if you can. Come anyway if you can’t. We will eat and watch the movie, then discuss it. Free-will offering basket will be out, but this is a free event. Contact the Rev. Canon Chris Hayes for more information (506-756-2296).

Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Christmas Bazaar at St. John the Baptist Church, Riverview. Find baked goods, preserves, crafts, books, puzzles, games and items at the Christmas corner. Kitchen menu: tea and coffee, cinnamon rolls, soup, chili, rolls and pie. Free admission.

Saturday, Nov. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Christmas Bazaar at St. Mary’s, 780 McEvoy St., Fredericton. This event features a chicken pot pie lunch with strawberry shortcake ($15 per person) and a silent auction, hand-made crafts, home cooking, canned and pickled foods, jams, baked goods and a White Elephant table of gently used items. No admission fee.

Find more parish events at this link.  

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.

Gathering at the Villa Madonna Retreat House in Rothesay, NB - our retreat begins at 4PM on Friday and concludes Saturday at 4PM. Our retreat includes times of prayer, meditation, rest, and personal reflection.

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.)

For more information, please contact Shawn C. Branch.