December 2022
The Bishop’s Walk of Hope
On Saturday October 8th, 2022, the Annual Bishop’s Walk of Hope took place throughout the different parishes in the Diocese of Central Newfoundland. The walk is meant to be is a sign of hope, faith, and thanksgiving. Walkers were asked to think about “walking” as a powerful symbol of carrying loved ones—those who are in…
When Josephine Kizza Aliddeki started an organic farming project in Uganda, she named it St. Jude for the patron saint…
Like many, I watched the “historic” commercial space flight by Blue Origin last year with William Shatner—Captain Kirk himself—on board.…
I am writing my Christmas Message for Anglican Life on October 13th due to the early deadline for print publication.…
Many pieces of scripture other than the narrative of Jesus birth speak to me. One of the most powerful scriptures…
I have a lot of favourite Christmas specials and movies. There’s the Muppet Family Christmas, A Christmas Story, and A…
If there’s one thing I am known for, among those who have more than a passing knowledge of me, it…
The Anglican Charitable Foundation for Children (ACFC) had its beginning when Bishop Edward Feild responded to a pressing need to…
As I started writing this column, people were up in arms about Memorial University’s decision not to include the Ode…
As a member of the RCMP, I had many opportunities to observe people in the quiet of a courtroom, undertaking…
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”…
The Parish of Bonne Bay North celebrated Thanksgiving this year with many thanks. The Rev’d Wilhelmena Green and many of…
Interwoven into our defined English vocabulary are many proverbs or sayings. Most of which I have never taken seriously or…
One of the traditions which has somewhat gone by the wayside is “Stir Up” Sunday. In The Book of Common…
Here we are again: the December issue of the paper, working our way through Advent and towards Christmas Day. Every…
Quilt Show A quilt show went ahead as planned on September 30th. After the devastation of Fiona, we were not…
On Wednesday, 26 October, 2022, the Diocese of Western Newfoundland held a clergy gathering for the active clergy in the…
The Parish of Port de Grave was a busy place last summer—getting ready for three fundraisers, completing repairs, and painting…
The All Saints’ congregation and vestry in Corner Brook, along with their rector the Rev’d Canon Tanya White and Bishop…
Those of us who know Carla Furlong will agree that she is a fascinating woman (one definitely deserving of being…
On Sunday October 16th, the Parishes of Gander Bay and Twillingate held a joint service to give thanks for the…
Every year around the end of November, there seems to be something in the air. A feeling comes over most…
I feel like I am in a cycle of new beginnings. With Advent we start a new liturgical year; in…
This Christmas will be different. We’ll congregate once more inside a warm beautiful stone Church and we’ll do all that…
On November 1st, the ACW of St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques celebrated their 124th anniversary with 24 ladies…
On October 16th, 2022, St. Simon and St. Jude Church in Francois celebrated its 100th anniversary. A supper and dance…
It is with great sadness and regret that I write this article on behalf of the Board of Management for…
On October 28th and 29th, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s held its 2nd annual quilt…
The Diocese of Central Newfoundland held a Licensed Lay Ministers and Eucharistic Assistants Conference, at Lion Max Simms Camp, on…