In late January, the annual general meeting of KCSE — Kigando Community Support for the Elderly — heard that the efforts to assist elderly widows in Uganda has stepped up, most notably with daily deliveries of milk to 17 widows and a plan to include fresh vegetables and even chicken rearing.

“Milk has been a game changer,” said the Rev. Caleb Twinamatsiko, rector at the Parish of Pennfield, who heads KCSE. “It has significantly changed their lives health-wise.”

The women who Caleb and his team in Pennfield raise money for have no one to care for them, no income and no support of any kind. Medical care is not free and there are no government support programs.

PLEASE NOTE the change to Fredericton's meeting due to Wednesday's forecast storm.

For more information, check out the synod sessions page. 

Every Friday in Lent    During Lent, the Parish of The Six Saints in the Moncton area will hold a service of Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m. every Friday. They will alternate between St. George and St. James churches. On Friday, Feb. 27, it will be at St Georges, and each week a layreader or deacon will reflect at one of the Stations.

Saturday, March 14  Dessert & Mystery Auction Evening at Holy Trinity Anglican Church 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis!  Enjoy yummy desserts followed by a Mystery Auction with Mark Allaby & Pat Hanratty as auctioneers. Desserts served in the Church Hall at 6 p.m. with the auction at 7 p.m. Come join the fun! All proceeds are for Holy Trinity mission activities. For more information, contact 506-647-8170 . Snow Date Saturday March 21.

Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.  Mothers’ Union presents “Pause, Pray, Peace, A Time for Reflection” at St. John the Baptist Church, Riverview. Three guest speakers, journaling, fellowship time, lunch. Cost is $10, includes journaling supplies and lunch. Contact Ginny McEwen (506-386-5851) for information. Register by March 8, please. All are welcome.

Saturday, March 14, 7-9:30 p.m.  St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza at All Saints Hall, St. Andrews. Live music, raffles, games, silent auction, delicious desserts — all in support of the IWK Foundation and the Open Door Program. Hosted by the Youth & Family Ministry Committee.

Sunday, March 15, 4:30 p.m.  Dinner & A Movie Night at St. John’s Anglican Church, Salisbury. Potluck supper (bring what you can) and the movie called Rescued by Ruby, with movie discussion after the meal. No charge, free-will offering. Information: Canon Chris Hayes (chris.hayes@anglican.nb.ca or 506-756-2296).

NEW DATES & TIMES  Saturday, March 21 and onward  — Grief, Loss & Life Transitions 7 Week Program with Rick Benson grief recovery specialist. This program will be held at Holy Trinity, Quispamsis, starting on Saturday, March 21 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with lunch, then will continue every Tuesday starting March 24 to April 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 506-647-8170. There is a $50 registration fee.

Tuesday, March 24, 6 p.m.  St. Patrick’s community supper at St. Luke’s Hall, Woodstock. Banish the blues, enjoy songs and stories of Auld Ireland and St. Patrick. Live music, learn to step dance. All welcome, no charge, donations appreciated. 

Saturday, March 28, 4-5 p.m.  Indian take out dinner, St. Paul’s Rothesay. MENU: naan, rice, curried chicken, vegetable and dessert. Tickets are $25, available from the parish office by calling 506-847-1812. Tickets are limited. Pick up between 4 and 5 p.m.

Layreaders Day: Exploring Personal Prayer Practices

Join us on May 2 for a day of reflection, learning, and prayer designed especially for our Layreaders.

This gathering will offer an opportunity to explore a variety of personal prayer practices that can nurture and sustain your spiritual life and ministry. Whether you are discovering these practices for the first time or hoping to deepen rhythms you already use, the day will create space to learn, reflect, and pray together.

Kurt Schmidt, Diocesan Missioner for Christian Formation, will guide participants through several approaches to prayer, offering both teaching and time to experience these practices firsthand.

Come ready to pause, pray, and reconnect with the practices that help form and sustain us in ministry.

Schedule:
Coffee & refreshments at 9:30 AM
Program begins at 10:00 AM
Lunch will be provided
We will conclude by 3:30 PM

RSVP is required. Please register in advance to help us plan for the day.

For more information or questions, contact Shawn C. Branch.

This service provides an opportunity for ordained and lay ministers to reaffirm their commitment to their appointed ministries, as well as have oil blessed for use in the year to follow. Traditionally held on Maundy Thursday, it is now scheduled for the week before so clergy can be in their parishes during Holy Week.

All lay persons are also welcome to attend.

A lunch will follow.  Please RSVP to assist with numbers.

Regarding the blessing of oil

Clergy are encouraged to bring oils for the bishop's blessing, placing filled stocks on the table provided before the consecration. Oil or Chrism is available from the Cathedral supply any time through the year, if and when requested.

For those who may be looking for material for the Reception of Oils to use in your parish following the blessing, this option from the Church of England's Common Worship, adapted to the oils used, is suggested.

One day only

No banquet; cold plate lunch instead

Theme: Unity in Christ

Watch the April edition of Launching Out for more information and the registration form.

Give a gift that can last a lifetime!

Anglican Renewal Ministries is dedicated to bringing the life and power of the Holy Spirit to all Christians.  Thanks be to God, ARM has been serving 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.

Through "Festival of Learning: MDiv Graduate Project and MA Capstone Presentations," our students dive into the heart of theology and ministry. The event is a window into their original research, offering a unique opportunity to explore critical questions about the church and the lived experience of faith.

Presentation highlights include

Dissonant Stories: The Collision of Faith and Policy in the Lives of Politicians (Ron Shaw/MDiv Graduate Project Presentation)

Can Robots or Digital Persons be Baptised into the Christian Faith? How AI Has Altered the Christian Perception and Experience of Christ (Lynda Airriess/MA Capstone Project Presentation)

In the Breaking of Bread: The Spirituality of a Meal Program (Samuel Landry/MDiv Graduate Project Presentation) NOTE: Samuel is from the Diocese of Fredericton.

Wounded Grace: Sin, Trauma, and Divine Presence After Canada’s Residential Schools (Barbara Blois-McNaughton/MA Capstone Project Presentation)

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When: Wednesday, March 11 to Friday, March 13

Where: This is a hybrid event. St. Columba Chapel at AST or online via  Zoom. Please complete our RSVP form to attend. For those attending online, the Zoom link will be sent directly to your email upon registration.