For about 40 years, a group of men has been meeting in Fredericton for fellowship and study. Naturally, their members have come and gone over the years.

Some have passed on, but this group began as a result of the Cursillo movement being taken up in this diocese in the early 1980s. Stan Weaver and Reid Saunders were the original members in Fredericton. 

Archbishop David's discipleship and vocation video series as announced in his charge to the diocesan synod session in November is available for use.

The description, study instructions and video links can be found at nb.anglican.ca/vocation .

Kathleen Snow, of this diocese, will be commissioned as the worldwide president of Mothers’ Union on Monday, March 24, at noon ADT, at St. Martin-in-the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, UK.

Please be in prayer for this event.

The deadline for students (children of clergy) to apply to the Mabel C. Dean Memorial Bursary, for post-secondary education, is March 31.

Click here for details. 

The Anglican Church Women (ACW) is looking for a Diocesan ACW chaplain. The chaplain supports the executive, conducts services, may install the new executive at the annual meeting and may lead devotions and meditation at diocesan gatherings. 

If you are interested in this position, or want further information, please contact ACW president Peggy Boucher at plenorab@hotmail.com 

Tuesdays, running Feb. 25 to May 20, 2-3:15 p.m.  Grief support group providing help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. This is a safe space to navigate the challenges of grief. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Grand Harbour, Grand Manan.  Griefshare.org

Wednesday noon, during Lent  Free lunch — soup, roll, sweet — at St. Paul's hall, Grand Manan. Donations accepted. March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2.

March 19, 7 p.m.  The Parish of Salisbury & Havelock presents the Crucifixion of Christ in Art: A presentation and discussion. This is an evening of looking at various artworks on the topic of the crucifixion of Christ and hearing a little about them, and discussing their impact together. Event takes place at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church hall, 62 Church St., Petitcodiac. Light refreshments provided. Call 506-756-2296 for more information.

Saturday, March 22, 6 p.m.  Holy Trinity, Hammond River will host another Mystery Auction fundraiser for mission projects. Arrive by 6 p.m. for desserts and to view silent auction items. Bring a wrapped item for the mystery auction and join the fun! Auction starts at 7 p.m. with Mark Allaby and Pat Hanratty as auctioneers. Call 506-847-0850 for more information.

Friday, April 4th, 6:30 p.m. Homecoming Reunion Service, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Parish of Riverview. Event takes place at St. John the Baptist Church, 28 Woolridge Street, Riverview, NB. Reception to follow.

Monday, April 21, 4-6 p.m. Community Easter dinner, hosted by the Anglican Parish of St. Andrews at the parish hall, 75 King St., St. Andrews. Menu: ham, baked beans, mashed potatoes, veggies, rolls, pickles, dessert, tea, coffee, juice. Everyone is welcome, no charge. Want to volunteer? Call 506-529+8662 or email allsaints@nb.aibn.com .

Sunday, May 4, 9:30 a.m.  75th Anniversary Men's Club Breakfast, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Parish of Riverview, taking place at St. John the Baptist Church, 28 Woolridge Street, Riverview, NB.

May 7, 6-8:30 p.m.  Christ Church Cathedral presents Celtic Spirituality - Why it Matters Now with John Philip Newell, at Christ Church Cathedral in person and online. Click above for tickets.

Join us for the Diocesan Lenten Retreat, March 28-29, at the Villa Madonna Retreat House. As we prepare for Holy Week and the Easter celebration, join others in taking 24 hours for teaching, reflection, and prayer.

Disciplines for a Holy Lent

Kurt Schmidt, Diocesan Director of Young Adult Formation and Cathedral Director of Christian Formation, will lead our retreat and provide teaching to help prepare us for the week ahead. All are welcome, but pre-registration is required.

Costs - Overnight: $140 | Couples: $215 | Commuter: $95 (meals included) 

Registration deadline is March 20; spaces are limited. (Some bursary funding is available.)

For more information, contact Shawn Branch: 506-459-1801 ext 1008.

Have you registered yet?

Saturday, April 5 - Registration and refreshments at 9:30 am. Lunch will be provided.

Topics will include information on responsibilities of parish officers, the new cemetery policy, diocesan budget and funding, investments, Safe Church, insurance and the diocesan website. 

Parish Officers' Day is for parish wardens, treasurers and incumbents.

Deadline to register - March 25th

Our main speaker will be the Rev'd Canon Grayhame R Bowcott, DMin, Program Director of The Licentiate in Theology Diploma Program at Huron College at Western University. His theme will focus on how we can use prayer to grow spiritually and our congregations to grow relationally and numerically.

There will also be a time for questions with Archbishop David.

Lunch will be provided.

When you turn 80 years old, there ought to be a big celebration. That’s what’s planned for Camp Medley, the diocesan camp which opened in 1945 as a place for kids to get out of the cities and back to fresh air and nature. Everyone is invited, especially those with a link to the camp.

The day will include a worship service, live music, memorabilia, food, tours and more. Accommodations will be available for those needing or wanting to stay the night.

If readers have any memorabilia from camp — crafts, photos, t-shirts — they’d like to show off, they’re asked to contact John (director@campmedley.ca). As well, if readers have stories from camp they’d like to share, please send them to this address:  friends@campmedley.ca.

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Clergy College 2025

June 9-12, 2025

Courses | Location | Schedule | Logistics & Qs

All clergy and licensed evangelists are invited to the Clergy College - a gathering of fellowship and learning!

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