February 2021

New Lay Minister and Eucharistic Assistant

Anglican Life February 1, 2021

Recently, the Rt. Rev’d John Watton, Bishop of the Central Diocese, announced that Glenn Freake of Port Union had been granted Licenses in Lay Ministry ...

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Archdeacon Gerald Westcott Columns

Something Is Missing

Archdeacon Gerald Westcott February 1, 2021

There is loneliness in my spirit—a pandemic induced and bodily loneliness. On March 22nd, 2020, our church communities were shut down because of the COVID-19 ...

Allison Billard Columns

Take On The Things That Suit You

Allison Billard February 1, 2021

A couple of years ago, I made a conscious decision to stop saying yes when I meant no. I was having a difficult time with ...

Kevin Smith Columns

Act of Generosity To Queen’s College

Kevin Smith February 1, 2021

Ada Simms of Clarke’s Beach passed away in October, leaving a legacy of support for Queen’s College. Ms Simms, who grew up on Lesley Street ...

The Rev’d Irving Letto archives

A Moment In Time

The Rev’d Irving Letto February 1, 2021

One of my favourite documents at the Archdeacon Buckle Memorial Archive is the scrapbook of Bishop Llewellyn Jones (1878-1917). It consists of two large volumes ...

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe Columns

At What Cost?

The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe February 1, 2021

When we’re in crisis mode, it can be easy to let our priorities go off course. Some time ago, we started to talk about the ...

Anglican Life February 2021

From Margaree-Fox Roost

Anglican Life February 1, 2021

Memorial hymn sing On December 13th, St. Augustine’s Church in Margaree-Fox Roost held their annual “Memorial Carol Sing” service with Deacon John Billard officiating. Sophie ...

The Rt. Rev'd John Watton Central Newfoundland

God Is Walking With Us

The Rt. Rev'd John Watton February 1, 2021

I often return to Luke’s story about two disciples traveling to Emmaus after Jesus had died. They met a man along the road and began ...

Bishops of Newfoundland, current and retired, who were in attendance: Archbishop Coffin, Bishop Young, Bishop Organ, Bishop Watton, Bishop Rose, Bishop Mate, Bishop Pitman

Emily F. Rowe Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Bishop Samuel Rose, Anglican East NL, Consecrated At Livestreamed Service

Emily F. Rowe February 1, 2021

On December 15th, 2020, Samuel Rose was consecrated and installed as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. The service was ...