A choral evensong at Christ Church Cathedral was the backdrop for a service of the installation of canons and collation of an archdeacon on Nov. 16.

The Rev. Maria Shepherdson, the Rev. David Peer, chancellor David Bell and mission and ministry director Shawn Branch were made canons. Maria was also collated as the archdeacon of Woodstock.

The Rev. Bob LeBlanc will resign as rector of the Parish of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel and Aberdeen, effective Feb. 28, in order to retire.

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 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 Dorothy Brzezicki and Sean O'Brien, with message by Pastor Greg Geldart.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.  Annual Christmas Tea at Kingston Parish Hall. $15 per person. There will be a Christmas “New to You” table. Hosted by the Anglican Parish of Kingston.

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 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 The Elm City String Quartet and message by Canon Albert Snelgrove.

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.

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