For the last few winters, Paula Ross has been taking blankets to the homeless population in Saint John. But the Charlotte County resident knew the needs in her own communities were also pressing.

“We really need something here,” she said. “St. George, St. Andrews — it hits close to home.”

Saturday, Dec. 21  The Living Manger, now in its 31^st year, will once again leave audiences in awe of the Christmas story, at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 4 Needle St., Sussex Corner. Performances at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Refreshments after the 6:30 performance.  All are welcome, dress warmly. Offering for a worthy community cause. Storm date of Dec. 22. This is a joint presentation of the Parishes of Waterford, St. Mark's and Sussex. 

Wednesday, Dec. 25, 3-6 p.m. (continuous service)   The Parish of St. Andrews will serve a traditional turkey dinner to anyone who: is not able to visit family this year; whose family is not able to be home for Christmas; cannot prepare a Christmas dinner; doesn’t like to eat alone at Christmas. The dinner is free; donations are welcome. Helpers are needed to prepare, serve and clean up. The dinner takes place at the Anglican Parish Hall, 75 King St., St. Andrews. Contact:  506-529-8662 or allsaints@nb.aibn.com

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The Dean of Fredericton invites you to consider a study series on the topic of Christian stewardship beginning early in 2025.

Seven or eight study sessions in a local learning group will explore the components of Time, Talent, Trust, Treasure, Terrain, Theology, and Thanks by way of a distance education opportunity through Atlantic School of Theology. 

If you have interest or would like more information, please contact Dean Geoffrey Hall as soon as possible and before the end of December at <g.hall@cccath.ca> or (506) 450-7761. Visit cccath.ca and search “Stewardship.”

Camp staff applications due in January!

Although now over, the Canada Post strike continues to impact charitable appeals across Canada. You can still give during this Advent and Christmas season — online or by phone.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/13778

A man was visiting his adult children to celebrate Christmas. When he walked into the house, he saw a beautiful nativity set.

His granddaughter walked up to him, and he asked her if she knew what it is.

She replied, "Yes, it's breakable."