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.
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.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 11:30-1:30 Christmas Luncheon: “Christmas celebrated in Fabric Handiwork” at Cathedral Memorial Hall, 168 Church St., Fredericton. Celebrate with Cathedral members and friends. Join us for soup and festive sweets, surrounded by Christmas decorations. Hosted by the ACW and the Health Ministry Team. Personal care items and donations will be collected for the local transition house.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. Join the East Coast Carolling Company for the 4th Annual “Festively Yours” Carolling Concert. Listen and sing along to favourite carols old and new, hear charming seasonal poems and stories, as well as festive organ music by Gibson J. MacMillan that will really put you in the Christmas spirit! St. Paul's Rothesay. Mulled wine, hot chocolate and snacks to follow. Admission by donation.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Blue Christmas service at St. Mark’s, 4 Needle St., Sussex Corner. We invite Jesus, the light of the world, to illuminate our darkness during this season. If you are struggling this Christmas with grief, pain or loss, you are invited to gather together.
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.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. Illumination, a presentation to celebrate light, hope and faith with an interactive presentation of the Nativity story featuring music and lights, at St. Mark’s, 4 Needle Street, Sussex Corner. Come dressed for the outside, bring a chair and your singing voice. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. All are welcome! Free-will offering for the Sussex Sharing Club. Storm date is Dec. 21 at 6:30.
This is a presentation of the parishes of Waterford, St. Mark’s and Sussex.