Below is a listing of parish events that might be of interest to other members of the diocesan family. To have an event added to this listing, please send details to Gisele McKnight.
July 12 Join the Summer Concert Series at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton, Fridays at 12:10 p.m. Free-will offering accepted. All are welcome. July 12 features Stephen Peacock (guitar) and Emily Kennedy (cello) — a classical duo creating a magical effect in our beautiful cathedral.
• N E W • Monday, July 15, 5-7 p.m. COMMUNITY FUN NIGHT! Christ Church (Parish Church) invites everyone to an evening of fun on the front lawn (Westmorland & Charlotte Streets). There will be a free barbecue, drinks and a cool treat, plus games, activities & chapel tours for everyone. Please come and celebrate our neighbourhood.
July 15, 7:15 p.m. Chad Nickerson and friends from Calvary Temple, with a mix of musical entertainment and a chance to enjoy a hymn sing, as part of Trinity Church’s Summer Stories & Songs Series. A free-will offering will be taken, half of which will go to the performing group and half to the Trinity Church Steeple Campaign Fund. This event takes place at Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte St., Saint John.
Thursday, July 18 St. Luke’s Annual Strawberry Festival at the parish hall, 12 Quispamsis Rd., Quispamsis, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. On the menu will be roast turkey, baked potato, veggies and a roll, strawberry shortcake with whipped cream and a beverage. There will be two sittings - 4:30 and 5:30 - and tickets are $14 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years. For tickets call Diane at 847-8410, or Laverne at 847-3844. Eat in or take out. Tickets are limited so call early!
• N E W • July 19 Join the Summer Concert Series at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton, Fridays at 12:10 p.m. Free-will offering accepted. All are welcome. July 19 features Combo à la Carte, a Woodstock-based group presenting a program of classical and folk music.
• N E W • Monday, July 22, 7:15 p.m. Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte St., Saint John presents Summer 2019 Stories & Songs Series, tonight featuring the Rev. Stephen Scribner and his Camino walk experience in the form of a slide presentation in the Bennett Room. Cool summer refreshments will be served. A free-will offering will be taken, with half the proceeds to the presenter and half to the Trinity Church Steeple Campaign Fund.
• N E W • July 26 Join the Summer Concert Series at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton, Fridays at 12:10 p.m. Free-will offering accepted. All are welcome. July 26 features Ensemble 18c. — Tim Blackmore, Katherine Moller and Robert Lewis — an exciting Baroque ensemble from Saint John playing Handel, Schickhardt, Boismortier, Telemann and Vivaldi.
• N E W • Monday, July 29, 7:15 p.m. Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte St., Saint John presents Summer 2019 Stories & Songs Series, tonight featuring Sarah Bell, Lucia & Miriam Westin as One Red Arrow — folk music in their own style with their own unique accompaniment. A free-will offering will be taken, with half the proceeds to the presenter and half to the Trinity Church Steeple Campaign Fund.
• N E W • Aug. 2 Join the Summer Concert Series at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton, Fridays at 12:10 p.m. Free-will offering accepted. All are welcome. Aug. 2 features The Putnam Family, an ensemble focusing on Atlantic Canada folk music.
• N E W • Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come Home Week free barbecue & open house at St. Andrew’s Church, Fredericton Junction. The Junction’s oldest active church will be open for tours as well. Kick off parade day with a barbecue with friends and family.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. Annual ACW Summer Sale, Parish Hall, 75 King Street, Saint Andrews. Further details TBA.
• N E W • Monday, Aug. 12, 7:15 p.m. Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte St., Saint John presents Summer 2019 Stories & Songs Series, tonight featuring Tom & Mary Noel who will present an evening of their favourite tunes in the folk tradition based on their many public performances at local eateries and with other groups like UKES4U. A free-will offering will be taken, with half the proceeds to the presenter and half to the Trinity Church Steeple Campaign Fund.
• N E W • Saturday, Aug. 24, 7-10 a.m. Hoyt Fair Days community breakfast. Celebrate with a hearty and delicious breakfast with your friends and neighbours at the St. Luke Church, Hoyt. Adults $8; children 12 or under $4. See you for breakfast!
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Annual Ecumenical Service on historic Minister’s Island followed by a barbecue and picnic. Free access to the island for those attending the service. Between the inspirational service and the breathtaking view, not to mention the food, this is an event not to be missed!