The water was too choppy for kayaking, and rain kept a few people indoors, but not much could dampen the mood of those who showed up for Camp Medley’s open house held June 20.

The day-long event was similar to last year’s 80th anniversary celebration, with the old dining hall filled with photos and memorabilia; games for the kids; videos of past years playing; the open tuck shop; a barbecue lunch and just a few speeches.

Those that Archbishop David Edwards intends to ordain to the diaconate on Sept. 12 are appointed as follows: Ellen Kelly: assistant curate in the Parish of the Nerepis and St. John; Samuel Landry: assistant curate in the Parish of St. Andrews; and Tyler McKenna: deacon-in-charge of the Parish of Salisbury and Havelock.

Clergy Anniversaries
July 25 - David Mercer - 55 years a deacon

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

The annual Summer Music Series at Christ Church Cathedral is back! All are welcome to attend these concerts, designed to fit perfectly within the lunch hour.

Fridays from 12:10-12:50 p.m., 03 July - 28 August, 150 Church Street, Fredericton.

Join us inside historic Christ Church Cathedral as we present a series of concerts featuring vocalists and instruments such as piano, fiddle, guitar, cello, viola, and organ.

Free admission, donations encouraged. Performers will receive an honorarium and proceeds will support the Organ Renovation Fund.

July 17
Steven Peacock, guitar
Howard Baer, fretless ukulele bass

July 24 (revised)
Thomas Gonder, organ

July 31 (revised)
Issac Gould, voice
Thomas Gonder, piano

August 7
Natalia Delacroix, viola
Thomas Gonder, organ

August 14
Christian Vanicek, organ

August 21
Conor Britt, cello
Thomas Gonder, piano

August 28
Shane Scott, voice
Thomas Gonder, piano

The summer schedule is now in place. The next eNews will be July 28.

A message from the Rev. Steven Scribner, Trinity Church, Saint John:

At Trinity, as part of our east window, east wall and sanctuary restoration, we had to take down the eight historic military flags that were in the sanctuary. 

We knew they were extremely fragile and for the most part would not endure the construction if left up. They were in the way of scaffolding and folks moving around them, so we took them down. In the process of this, most of them disintegrated in front of us — in tatters. 

We are seeking replacements of a sort. Do you or does your parish have historic military flags that need a new home? Would you be willing to allow Trinity to review them and see if they would be suitable for display?

The dimension of our flags are approximately 3'-8" x 3'.

We would like to have flags in place by late August before the scaffolding comes down. 

Contact Steven:  steven.g.scribner@gmail.com

Emancipation Sunday is celebrated on the last Sunday in July in the Anglican Church of Canada (July 26 in 2026), as formally designated by the General Synod in June 2025. Emancipation Sunday commemorates the coming into effect of the Slavery Abolition Act on August 1, 1834—Emancipation Day—freeing approximately 800,000 enslaved people in British colonies, including Canada.

For more than 180 years, Black communities across Canada have celebrated Emancipation Day with church services, parades, outdoor festivities, protests, speeches, entertainment and more, taking the opportunity for reflection on the struggle for freedom and justice, past and present. By designating an Emancipation Sunday, the General Synod invites Anglicans in Canada to join in that celebration and to support initiatives that address anti-Black racism within our ecclesial structures and in society at large.

More information and liturgical resources are available from the Anglican Church of Canada site.

The New Brunswick Christian Ashram is pleased to welcome Archbishop David Edwards as their main speaker (evangelist) this summer.

The NBCA is an annual non-denominational all-ages retreat, and part of the international ministry of United Christian Ashrams. Ashram is a Sanskrit word meaning “retreat from work.”  The theme for a Christian Ashram is always: Jesus is Lord!

The NBCA takes place at Beulah Camp and Conference Centre, on the banks of the Wolastoq (Saint John River) at Browns Flat. It begins late afternoon on Thursday, August 6 and ends after lunch on Sunday, August 9. There are a variety of accommodation options.

For more information, please see the NBCA webpage.

St. Michael’s is an annual conference in the Anglican tradition for youth aged 13–19. Together we pray, study, and play. Since 1987, St Michael’s has formed a vibrant community within the Anglican Church in the Maritimes. Our conference participants—or Michaelites!—don’t do things by half measures. When we worship, we worship God reverently in spirit and truth. When we study, we challenge ourselves to learn deeply. When we kick back for games and activities, we make sure that we have a blast.

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Come for worship, fellowship and some fun!

Watch for more details in upcoming editions of Launching Out.

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