You can tell it’s Under the Tent day at St. John the Evangelist Church because of all the bicycles. They’re parked outside, and some sit safely in the entrance hall.

Their owners are inside, enjoying coffee, snacks, hot soup, hot dogs, treats and whatever else is on the menu that day. 

Archbishop David Edwards has appointed the Rev. Canon Wandlyn Snelgrove priest-in-charge of the Parish of Fredericton on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis, effective back to Oct. 6 and continuing until January 18, 2026.

Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  St John the Baptist ACW Christmas Bazaar, 28 Woolridge St., Riverview. Kitchen menu: tea and coffee, cinnamon rolls, soup, chili, rolls and pie. Bake table, preserves, crafts, books, puzzles, games and Christmas corner. Free admission.

Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-noon   All Saints (St. Andrews) ACW Christmas bazaar. Baked goods, books, new-to-you, raffle basket, jewelry, fudge and Christmas items will be available. Tea, coffee and baked goods will be served. All Saints Parish Hall, 75 King Street, St. Andrews.

Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.   Annual ACW Christmas Bazaar and Lunch, at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 62 Church St., Petitcodiac. New-to-you and baking tables, soup and sweets for $12. Take home soup or sweet plate for $5. All proceeds go back into the community.

Saturday Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Christmas Community Lunch & Bake Sale at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2 Hammond River Road, Quispamsis (next to the bridge).  Delicious community lunch (starting at 11 a.m.) and bake sale (starting at 10 a.m.). Photo booth and silent auction. Call 506-647-8170 for more information. Tickets not needed; just drop in!  Free-will offering for the lunch is appreciated! All Proceeds for local mission projects: food banks, lunch programs, shelters and more.

Nov. 30, 4 p.m.  The Archdeaconry of Moncton will hold its annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent at St. George's Church Moncton (corner of Church and Queen). Archbishop David will be in attendance; all are welcome to begin your Advent journey here. Any interested choristers are invited to attend practices at St. George’s on Nov 22 and 29 at 10 a.m. All voices are welcome.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.  Annual Christmas Tea at Kingston Parish Hall. $15 per person. There will be a Christmas “New to You” table. Hosted by the Anglican Parish of Kingston.

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\We are collecting gifts for Santa at Sea now so we can provide gifts to seafarers at Christmas time.  

Items needed include:
Toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, razor, shaving cream, deodorant, hand cream
Warm clothes: toque, gloves, mittens, scarfs, warm socks, foot warmers
Leisure: 2026 calendar, playing cards, sudoku puzzle books, flashlight or headlamp with batteries, Canadian souvenirs like magnets or mugs
Snacks: chocolate, cookies, nuts, candy

Traditionally, churches have played a big part in our gift giving to seafarers and we would be grateful for continued support.  If anyone wants more information, they can visit our Facebook page, call at (506) 635-1731, or email hello@sjseafarers.com.  We would prefer gifts dropped off by Dec. 15 please.

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You're invited to the 2nd Annual Portside Cheer Luncheon!  Join the Saint John Seafarers Mission and Port Saint John for a meaningful midday gathering in support of the Mission’s work with seafarers visiting our port.
Marco Polo Cruise Terminal, 111 Water St. 
Thursday, Nov. 27 
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Come enjoy lunch, connect with our community, and learn how the Mission supports those who spend their lives at sea.
Email hello@sjseafarers.com to find out more or reserve your ticket now by clicking https://bit.ly/4nni5pw.

The Rev. Maria Shepherdson and the Rev. David Peer will be installed as canons, and Chancellor David Bell and Director of Mission and Ministry Shawn C. Branch will become lay canons.

Canon Maria Shepherdson will subsequently be collated as Archdeacon of Woodstock, a role she officially began on October 15.

A reception will follow. All are welcome.

Clergy and layreaders are invited to robe and process if they wish to do so - choir habit with black scarf; vested Canons are invited to sit in the canon seats. Vesting will take place at the back of the Cathedral.

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.