Below is a list 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.
NEW DATES & TIMES Saturday, March 21 and onward — Grief, Loss & Life Transitions 7 Week Program with Rick Benson grief recovery specialist. This program will be held at Holy Trinity, Quispamsis, starting on Saturday, March 21 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with lunch, then will continue every Tuesday starting March 24 to April 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 506-647-8170. There is a $50 registration fee.
April 24 & 25 Used Book Sale, Holy Trinity, 1224 Route 101, Nasonworth. Friday, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you have books to donate, email us: holytrinity@htacnm.ca
Saturday, April 25, 9:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mothers’ Union annual rally at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew, Westmorland Street, Saint John. Cost is $20. Celebrating 150 years of Mothers’ Union worldwide.
Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m. Riversong presents Sisters of the Sky concert at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 62 Church St., Petitcodiac. Freewill offering. More information: facebook.com/RiversongNB.
Tuesday, April 28, 2-3:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend 'The Medley Tea' inside historic Christ Church Cathedral. Join us for tea, sweets, and good company. The guest speaker will be Kathleen Snow, Worldwide president of Mothers’ Union. Free admission. Personal care items and donations will be collected for Transition House. Presented by the Cathedral Health Ministry and the Anglican Church Women. The Cathedral is wheelchair accessible. 150 Church Street, Fredericton.
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Changing Seasons Market, held at the Anglican Parish Hall, 75 King St in St Andrews.
Saturday, May 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m. St. Augustine's, Quispamsis, is having its annual salmon takeout supper with pickup between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $18/person and reservations can be made by calling Art Scott at 506-849-2430. Meal includes mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, white sauce, roll, and dessert.
Tuesday, May 5 The Parish of Salisbury and Havelock will host the ACW's annual meeting at St. Andrew's Church in Petitcodiac. Refreshments at 9 a.m.; service at 10 a.m. Cold plate lunch at noon. Registration is $25, which includes lunch. See the April edition of Launching Out for the registration form.
Wednesday, May 6, 6 p.m. 2026 Palmer Memorial Lecture will feature celebrated author and church historian Diana Butler Bass.
The Palmer Memorial Lecture Series is an annual talk on matters of current religious significance and spiritually formative impact, hosted in honour and at the bequest of the late Harry and Sandra Palmer, long-time devoted members of the Christ Church Cathedral community. The Palmer Memorial Lecture is delivered each year by a prominent and engaging figure in the world of spirituality — someone who is contributing to and often leading important conversations about how we can deepen and live out our Christian faith in today's world. The lecture takes place at Christ Church Cathedral, 150 Church Street, Fredericton.
Join us in-person for the talk and an informal reception with light refreshments to follow ($30 per ticket). People wishing to join from a distance can purchase a ticket to watch the livestream ($10 per ticket). You are invited to make a donation which will help to sponsor seats for people who could not otherwise attend.
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Saturday, May 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Join us for the Mother’s Day Tea at the Kingston Parish Hall, hosted by the Parish of Kingston. $15 per person. Spring new-to-you table and bake table. Wear your favourite spring outfit and drop by the photo corner for a picture.
Sunday, May 10, 1-3 p.m. Farewell to the Rev. Canon Chris Hayes, at St. Andrew’s church hall, Petitcodiac. Light lunch will be served. Come and visit with Chris, his family and the parish.
Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m – 2:30 p.m. Mother’s Day lunch and new-to-you bazaar with sandwiches and sweets, $12. Take-home available. St. Andrew’s Church, Petitcodiac.
Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Annual Spring Tea & Quilt Show at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew church, 646 Westmorland Rd., Saint John. The tea will feature sandwiches and cakes, silent auction, jewellry, crafts, bake table.Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, available at the door. More information: 506-696-1347.
May 30-31 Join St. Paul’s Rothesay as they celebrate their 150th anniversary.
30 May | 5:30 p.m. Gala Dinner at the hall, with special guest comedian (and parishioner!) James Mullinger! The evening will also feature gourmet catering from Thandi Restaurant and music from another talented friend and parishioner, John Buckley and friends.
We are also honoured to welcome back some of the priests and youth ministers who have served our community over the years.
Tickets: $75 per person. Very limited quantity available. They are available for purchase at the parish office or through this link. 847-1812 or visit stpaulsonthecommon.com/anniversary
May 31 | 10 a.m. Anniversary Eucharist with our bishop, the Most Rev. David Edwards, who will be celebrant and preacher.