The mission to ex-offenders in Moncton is alive and well, even if it’s changed in the past few years.

Fire Watch Ministries has been operating as a Christian support for men and women leaving incarceration for more than 15 years. At its helm are Eden and Carolyn McAuley, who work tirelessly for the cause they have adopted.

But the years have caught up with Eden, who, at 69, is beginning to experience the effects of 20 years of Type 2 diabetes, namely diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Archbishop David's father, Jack, has been released from hospital and is getting follow-up visits from extra-mural staff. 

Jack continues to have vision issues that began when he was hospitalized. David said he needs eye surgery ASAP.

"Thanks, everyone, for your prayers," he said.

Continued prayers are certainly welcome.

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.   Blue Christmas service at St. Mark’s, 4 Needle St., Sussex Corner. We invite Jesus, the light of the world, to illuminate our darkness during this season. If you are struggling this Christmas with grief, pain or loss, you are invited to gather together.

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 12:10 p.m.   Advent Series of Music & Message: Finding the Light in the Darkness of December, Christ Church (Parish Church), 245 Westmorland St., Fredericton. This event will feature music by Alice Boyd, Justine Everett and Douglas Vipond, with message by retired Bishop Bill Hockin.

Saturday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m.   Illumination, a presentation to celebrate light, hope and faith with an interactive presentation of the Nativity story featuring music and lights.  St. Mark’s, 4 Needle Street, Sussex Corner. Come dressed for the outside, bring a chair and your singing voice. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. All are welcome! Free-will offering for the Sussex Sharing Club. Storm date is Dec. 21 at 6:30. 
This is a presentation of the parishes of Waterford, St. Mark’s and Sussex.

Sunday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.   Blue Christmas service on the longest night of the year. This service is for those who are finding Christmas difficult. Church of the Ascension, North Head, Grand Manan.

Farraline Place, the ACW-affiliated seniors’ home in downtown Fredericton, has new leadership. Chelsie Odgen has been hired as the director of care and operations, replacing Judy O’Donnell, who retired.

The home has two room vacancies and a vacant respite care room. 

Farraline Place is also seeking a casual cook with up to full-time hours.

If you are interested in the vacancies or the job opening, contact Chelsie for more information.  farralinehome@rogers.com or 506-455-6443.

Get ready to enter the stories of our faith - Godly Play Core Training 2026

Via Zoom, 1 to 4:30 p.m. (Atlantic time) Jan. 10 & 24, Feb. 7, 21 & 28, March 14.

Through an action/reflection model of learning you will learn more about creating sacred space, building and working in community, nurturing spiritual development, using silence, story and play to make meaning. All learning takes place in a prayerful and playful atmosphere with creative and experienced Godly Play trainers.

$350 CDN to register for all sessions. Space is limited to 12 people. 

For more information or to register:  
https://godlyplaybcevents.weebly.com/online-core-training-2026.html

Visit https://campmedley.ca/staff/

Atlantic School of Theology is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Honourable Mayann Francis Faith in Action Award for 2026.

The Award honours exceptional community outreach that is recognized as having provided significant benefit to the wider community.

This outreach award is given to individual(s) whose honoured work is driven by their religious commitment to the faith tradition to which they belong.

More information about the award and how to nominate a potential recipient can be found on the AST website. 

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Atlantic School of Theology (AST) has received a grant of $2.5 million USD from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish its Ecumenical Shared Ministries Training Program (ESMTP). 

ESMTP will operate with a combination of local resources housed with the collaborating partners and online teaching that uses the resources of AST.  

AST is working with St. John’s College in Winnipeg, the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism in Saskatoon, Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Henry Budd College for Ministry in The Pas, M.B., and the Canadian Council of Churches on a project that will develop curriculum and training for lay and ordained leaders in Ecumenical Shared Ministries. 

The official press release regarding the grant can be found on the AST website.