Details for the 2022 route, May 21 - June 5 (Pentecost), covering the Archdeaconry of Fredericton. Some routes, times and daily office locations are subject to change.
May God the Father who created you, guide your footsteps,
May God the Son who redeemed you, share your journey,
May God the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you, lead you on life’s pilgrimage,
and the blessing of God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you wherever you may go.
- 9:00 am Morning Prayer: St. Luke's, 6093 NB-101, Hoyt
- Walk to St. Andrew's, 249 Sunbury Drive, Fredericton Junction (10.8+ km)
- Via NB-101, with visits to Petersons and Currie Parks
- Mid-day prayers, St. Andrew's
- Walk to St. Mark's, 4332 Heritage Drive, Tracy (6.8 km)
- Via NB-101
- 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Mark's, Tracy
- Overnight at St. Mark's, Tracy
Blessed are you, Sovereign God, ruler and judge of all,
to you be praise and glory for ever!
In the darkness of this age that is passing away,
may the glory of your kingdom which the saints enjoy
surround our steps as we journey on.
May we reflect the light of your glory this day
and so make us ready to come into your presence,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 10:00 am Eucharist, St. Mark's, 4332 Heritage Drive, Tracy
- ~Noon Begin walk to Holy Trinity, 1224 NB-101, Nasonworth (revised):
- Drive to the former St. John the Evangelist, 2809 NB-101, Beaverdam, for mid-day prayers
- Walk via NB-101 to Holy Trinity (~8 km)
- 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, Holy Trinity
- Overnight at Holy Trinity
Blessed are you, Lord our God, redeemer and king of all;
to you be glory and praise for ever!
From the waters of chaos you drew forth the world,
and in your great love, fashioned us in your image.
May we, the first-fruits of your new creation,
rejoice in this new day you have made;
may Christ your light ever dawn in our hearts
as we offer you our sacrifice of thanks and praise,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Holy Trinity, 1224 NB-101, Nasonworth
- 9:00 am Walk to St. Peter's, 2365 Woodstock Road, Fredericton (17.9 or 19.7 km)
- Head South on NB-101 to Phillip's Rd and the Charters Settlement Rd, back to NB-101 into city, stop at former St. Mary the Virgin, 373 NB-101
- Turn left on Arnold Dr, then Bishop Dr to Smythe St
- From the traffic circle on Smythe St, turn left on Prospect St, then left on Woodstock Rd
- Mid-day prayers along the way
- 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Peter's
- Overnight at St. Peter's
Blessed are you, Sovereign God, our light and our life;
to you be glory and praise for ever!
When we turned away to darkness and chaos,
like a mother you would not forsake us.
You cried out like a woman in labour
and rejoiced to bring forth a new people.
Your living Word brings light out of darkness
and daily your Spirit renews the face of the earth,
inclining our wills to the gentle rule of your love,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 9:00 am Morning Prayer, St. Peter's, 2365 Woodstock Road, Fredericton
- Walk to St. Anne's Chapel-of-Ease, 245 Westmorland St (7.6 km)
- Via Waterfront Trail, including walk through Odell Park
- Mid-day prayers, St. Anne's Chapel
- 1:00 pm Walk to St. Margaret's, 775 Forest Hill Road (7.6 km)
- via Waterfront Trail, University Ave, with visit to Edwin Jacob Chapel, UNB, and Forest Hill Rd
- 6:00 pm Parish supper
- 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Margaret's
- Overnight at St. Margaret's
Blessed are you, Sovereign God, creator of light and darkness!
As evening falls, you renew your promise
to reveal among us the light of your presence.
May your word be a lantern to our feet
and a light upon our path,
that we may behold your glory coming among us.
Strengthen us in our stumbling weakness
and free our tongues to sing your praise,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 8:00 am Morning Prayer, St. Margaret's, 775 Forest Hill Road, Fredericton
- 9:00 am Walk to St. John's, 56 Broad Road, Oromocto (20.1 km)
- Via the Lincoln Trail
- Mid-day prayers along the way
- 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. John's
- Overnight at St. John's
Blessed are you, Sovereign God, our light and our salvation,
to you be glory and praise for ever!
In the beginning you laid the foundation of the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands.
To dispel the darkness of our night,
you sent forth your Son, the first-born of all creation.
He is our Christ, the light of the world,
and him we acclaim, as all creation sings to you,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 9:00 am Morning Prayer, Christ Church, 1381 NB-105, Maugerville
- Return to Oromocto for circular walk, including St. Luke's at Base Gagetown
- Route details to come
- [2:00 pm Funeral of Bishop George Lemmon, Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton]
- 6:00 pm Parish supper
- 7:00 pm Celebration of the Ascension of the Lord, Good Shepherd, 2266 Lower Cambridge Road, Cambridge-Narrows
- Overnight at Good Shepherd
Blessed are you, Lord of heaven and earth,
to you be glory and praise for ever.
From the darkness of death you have raised your Christ
to the right hand of your majesty on high.
The pioneer of our faith, his passion accomplished,
has opened for us the way to heaven
and sends on us the promised Spirit.
May we be ready to follow the Way
and so be brought to the glory of his presence
where songs of triumph for ever sound:
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- Morning Prayer, Good Shepherd, 2266 Lower Cambridge Road, Cambridge-Narrows
- 9:00 am Drive to St. Luke's, 6689 Route 105, Youngs Cove
- Walk to All Saints, 279 Bagdad Road, Youngs Cove (9.9 km)
- Via NB-105, NB-10 and Bagdad Rd
- [2:00 pm Interment of Bishop George Lemmon]
- Arrive Camp Medley, 168 Gunter Hill Road, Upper Gagetown
- 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, Camp Medley
- Overnight at Camp Medley
Blessed are you, Sovereign God,
Shepherd of your pilgrim people:
their pillar of cloud by day,
their pillar of fire by night.
Stir up in us the fire of your love
which shone forth from your Son
enthroned on the cross,
that we may be cleansed of all our sins
and be made ready to come into your presence,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Camp Medley, 168 Gunter Hill Road, Upper Gagetown
- [10:00 am - 2:00 pm Diocesan Council at Camp Medley]
- Paddle (or walk and paddle) to St. John's, 3 Court House Road, Gagetown (8 km)
- Via canoe on the St. John / Wolastoq River (or walk NB Trail with paddle in Harts Lake)
- 6:00 pm Parish Supper
- 7:30 pm Evening Prayer, St Stephen's, 4695 NB-102, Queenstown
- Overnight at St. John's
Blessed are you, Sovereign God of all,
to you be glory and praise for ever!
In the darkness of this passing age,
your saints proclaim the glory of your Kingdom,
revealed among us in Christ, our light.
Open our eyes to behold your presence
and join our song with those of the saints
in praise of all your marvellous deeds,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 10:00 am Holy Communion, St. John's, 3 Court House Road, Gagetown
- Visit St. James, 647 Route 715, Lower Jemseg
- Drive to St. Michael and All Angels, 718 Pleasant Dr, Minto
- 5:00 pm Parish of Minto and Chipman supper, St. Michael and All Angels hall
- 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Michael and All Angels
- Overnight at St. Michael and All Angels
Blessed are you, Sovereign God,
our light and our salvation;
to you be glory and praise for ever!
You led your people to freedom
by a pillar of cloud by day
and a pillar of fire by night.
May we who walk in the light of your presence
acclaim your Christ, rising victorious,
as he banishes all darkness from our hearts and minds,
and praise you,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 8:00 am Morning Prayer, St. Michael and All Angels, 718 Pleasant Dr, Minto
- Walk to St. Augustine of Canterbury, 69 King St, Chipman (20.9 km)
- Via Post Rd, Pleasant Dr and Bridge St
- Mid-day prayers along the way
- 5:00 pm Parish supper, St. Augustine's, Chipman
- 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. Augustine of Canterbury, Chipman
- Overnight at cottage near St. Augustine of Canterbury
Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation,
to you be glory and praise for ever.
Raised to your right hand on high
the ascended Christ shows the prints of love
and bestows on us the gifts of grace.
As your Spirit renews the face of the earth,
may we bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
and reveal your glory in all the world.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 9:00 am Morning Prayer, St. Andrew's, 327 Main St, Doaktown
- Walk to St James the Greater, 6959 NB-8, Ludlow (18.4 km)
- Via Miramichi River Trail
- Mid-day prayers on route
- BBQ and Evening Prayer, Rural Community of Upper Miramichi Park, Boiestown
- Overnight St. James the Greater
Blessed are you, Sovereign God, King of the nations,
to you be praise and glory for ever!
From the rising of the sun to its setting
your name is proclaimed in all the world.
As the Sun of Righteousness dawns in our hearts,
anoint our lips with the seal of your Spirit
that we may witness to your gospel
and sing your praise in all the world,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Blessed be God for ever!
- 9:00 am Morning Prayer, St. Paul's, 119 NB-625, Cross Creek
- Walk to St. Thomas, 71 Main St, Stanley (5.6 km)
- Via NB-107
- Mid-day prayers, St. Thomas
- Walk to the gazebo at the former St. James the Less, 4069 Royal Road, Tay Creek (8.8 km)
- Via NB-620
- 4:00 or 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. James the Less gazebo or St. Thomas
- Overnight at St. Thomas, Stanley
Blessed are you, Lord God of our salvation,
to you be praise and glory for ever.
As once you ransomed your people from Egypt
and led them to freedom in the promised land,
so now you have delivered us from the dominion of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom of your risen Son.
May we, the first fruits of your new creation,
rejoice in this new day you have made,
and praise you for your mighty acts.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Blessed be God for ever!
- 9:00 am Morning Prayer, St. Paul's, 1407 NB-104, Zealand
- Walk to All Saints, 150 Crocks Point Road, Keswick Ridge (18.5 km)
- Via Keswick Trail
- Mid-day prayers along the way
- 7:00 pm Evening Prayer, All Saints, Keswick Ridge
- Overnight at All Saints
Blessed are you, God of compassion and mercy,
to you be praise and glory for ever!
In the darkness of our sin,
your light breaks forth like the dawn
and your healing springs up for deliverance.
As we rejoice in the gift of your saving help,
sustain us with your bountiful Spirit
and open our lips to sing your praise,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- ~ 8:00 am Morning Prayer, All Saints, 150 Crocks Point Road, Keswick Ridge
- Drive to Keswick Landing strip mall
- ~ 9:00 am Walk to St. John the Evangelist, 75 Main St, Fredericton (15.1 km)
- Via NB, Currie Mountain and Northside Trails
- Mid-day prayers, Currie Mountain
- Parish shared supper
- 8:00 pm Evening Prayer, St. John the Evangelist, Main St.
- Overnight at St. John the Evangelist
Blessed are you, Sovereign God of all,
to you be glory and praise for ever!
You gave the Christ as a light to the nations,
and through the anointing of his Spirit
you establish us as a royal priesthood.
As you call us into his marvellous light,
may our lives bear witness to your truth
and our lips never cease to proclaim your praise,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- 8:00 am Morning Prayer, St. John the Evangelist, 75 Main St.
- Walk to Killarny Lake
- Via Brookside Dr (5.4 km)
- 10:30 am Christ Church (Parish) Church fundraiser walk for PWRDF
- Killarny Lake trail (1.7 km)
- Donations accepted: online here or given in person at the event
- Mid-day prayers during the picnic lunch
- Afternon walk through St. Mary's First Nation (~4 km)
- Continue to St. Mary's, 780 McEvoy St, Fredericton (7.9 km)
- Via St. Mary's St., Two Nations Crossing and Eco Terra Drive
- 5:00 pm Mass, St. Mary's
- Overnight at St. Mary's
Blessed are you, Sovereign God of all,
to you be glory and praise for ever!
In your tender compassion,
the dawn from on high is breaking upon us
to dispel the lingering shadows of night.
As we look for your coming among us this day,
open our eyes to behold your presence
and strengthen our hands to do your will,
that the world may rejoice and give you praise,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!
- Morning Prayer, St. Mary's, 780 McEvoy St., Fredericton
- Walk to All Saints, 172 Canada St, Fredericton (Marysville) (2.9 km)
- Via Ashfield St, Gibson St, Nashwaak Trail and Canada St
- 10:00 am Pentecost Eucharist, All Saints
- Drive back to St. Mary's
- for St. Mary's Food Forest opening/blessing, with lunch
- 1:00 pm Walk to Christ Church Cathedral, 150 Church St, Fredericton (2.8 km)
- Via Gibson St, Northside and Nashwaak Trails and the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge
- 2:00 pm Final celebration worship at Christ Church Cathedral, to which all of the archdeaconry (and diocese) are invited. A hotdog lunch will be provided at the Cathedral starting at noon, if you want to come and eat and then head across the river to walk back with Archbishop David. If the weather will be fine, we will celebrate outside, so please bring a lawnchair.
Blessed are you, creator God
to you be praise and glory for ever.
As your Spirit moved over the face of the waters
bringing light and life to your creation,
pour out your Spirit on us today
that we may walk as children of light
and by your grace reveal your presence.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessed be God for ever!