Jonathan DesRoches has been hired as the diocesan communications manager, replacing Gisele McKnight, who has led communications and edited the NB Anglican for 12 years. She retires the end of September. Jonathan’s first day with the diocese was Sept. 1.

“The Synod Office is pleased to welcome Jonathan DesRoches as communications manager for the Diocese,” said synod executive officer Cheryl Jacobs. “We look forward to working with Jonathan, as he brings his communications experience and expertise in other areas that will strengthen the work of the Synod Office team.

The Ven. Brent Ham has been appointed Interim Archdeacon of Chatham, effective Oct. 1.

The Rev. Dr. Chris McMullen’s term as incumbent (interim priest-in-charge) in the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis, has been renewed. 

Clergy Anniversaries

Sept. 29 - Paul McCracken - 50 years a deacon
Sept. 29 - Gregory McMullin - 40 years a deacon
Sept. 29 - Howard Anningson - 35 years a priest
Sept. 29 - David Edwards - 30 years a priest

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

The Primate of the Angican Church of Canada, Archbishop Shane Parker, is visiting the diocese this week.

You are invited to meet him this Sunday, Sept. 27 at Christ Church Cathedral for the 10:30 a.m. service.

Picnic to follow.

Sunday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.  Parish of Saint Stephen’s annual outdoor worship and parish picnic at the Oak Bay Campground kitchen shelter. Bring a sweater and a potluck dish. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Note: No services at St. Peter’s or Christ Church that day.

Friday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.   During this Season of Creation, our former dean, Keith Joyce will visit the Cathedral to lead us in special celebrations of Celtic Eucharist. 
A Celtic Eucharist is a simple, contemplative Christian communion service combining elements of (the) traditional liturgy with insights and imagery from the creation-centered Celtic devotional lineage. Such services are often held in the evening and foster quiet reflection, and ours will do just that!
The service will be less than an hour long. And please feel especially invited if you are first-timers or curious at all about Celtic spirituality. 
RSVPs are requested so that we know how many chairs to set out. Please contact Kurt Schmidt by email <k.schmidt@cccath.ca> or cell phone (506-259-3711).

Sat., Oct. 3, 4-5:30 p.m.   Annual roast beef dinner at St. Luke's Parish Hall, 12 Quispamsis Rd., Quispamsis. Menu:  roast beef, baked potatoes, gravy, veggies and roll, sour cream, pickles and dessert. Tickets: $22, available by calling 506-847-7609. Take-out drive-thru style only.

Sunday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.  Blessing of the Animals service at St. Paul's in Grand Harbour, Grand Manan. If you can't bring your pet, bring a photo of them. Barbecue to follow. All welcome. Children may bring their favourite stuffed animal.

Oct. 4 @ 3 p.m. The Anglican Parish of Saint Stephen will hold an ecumenical Blessing of Animals Service. The service will take place at David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park, 66 Milltown Blvd, Saint Stephen, NB. Please note that ONLY PETS are welcome to this service, NO livestock. If you would like your livestock blessed, please bring a picture of your animal(s) with you. This service welcomes everyone!
For more information or if you have questions, please contact the Rev. Rob Pitman or the Parish via email rob.pitman@anglican.nb.ca or anglicanparishststephen@gmail.com

Oct. 26-30  Trinity Anglican Church in the Parish of Sussex will hold its annual online auction this October.  Parish donations will be listed for bidding, and the community is always very generous with their bids. All funds raised go back to the community through various charities.
Find the event on Facebook, or search “Trinity Anglican Church Fall Online Auction.”

Save the dates for the upcoming events at St John's (Stone) Church, Saint John.
Uptown Sparkles – Friday Dec. 4, 2026
Stone Gala – Saturday Jan. 23, 2027
Pancake Supper – Tuesday Feb. 9, 2027
Spring Tea and Art Sale – Sat. April 24, 2027

Camp Brookwood is excited to introduce our first Fall Youth Retreat!

Youth aged 9-16 from anywhere are invited. There will be lots of great camp activities, worship, and a campfire glow party. It is hoped this will become an annual event.

Registration will be at 5:30pm on Friday, the 25th, with pick up on Saturday at 4:30pmp. The fee is $60.00. 

For more information, contact the Camp Brookwood Director, Pastor Brad Brymer, at:

 506-991-0290 | office@campbrookwood.ca

Register here | Camp Brookwood

For more information, please refer to the synod session page.

It was Dad's turn to read Little Johnny a bedtime story.

After 20 minutes, Mom called up the stairs, "Is he asleep?"

Little Johnny called back, "Yes, finally."