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May 2026

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World Day of Prayer, Carbonear

A beautiful World Day of Prayer Service was held at Bethany United Church, in Carbonear, on Friday, March 6th, 2026. Ladies from St. James’ Anglican Church, the Salvation Army, St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, and Bethany United Church joined together in a time of worship and fellowship. The Rev’d Maxine Drover, priest-in-charge at St. James’,…

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The Diocese of Central Newfoundland’s Newest Priest

On March 18th, 2026, The Rt. Rev’d John Watton ordained Carol Manning to the priesthood in the Parish of Lewisporte.…

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Trusting the Promise Hidden in Loss

The feast of the Ascension often meets us in a tender place. The disciples have known the joy of the…

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Two Celebrations For Rev’d Kenneth Abbott

On the 17th of March 2026, the Rev’d Kenneth Abbott celebrated 67 years of ordained ministry serving our Lord and…

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The Holiness of Creation

We’ve all sensed the holiness of Creation in one way or another. The comfort of a babbling brook flowing over…

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The Carpenter Just Keeps Working

There’s an old movie, starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long, called “The Money Pit.” It’s a comedy about a young…

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Alongside Hope Delivers Dignity and Health to Mothers and Newborns in Lesotho’s Remote Areas

In hard-to-reach parts Lesotho, where steep slopes and winding footpaths make every journey a test of endurance, access to healthcare…

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The Heavy Burden of Grudges

I want to talk for a minute about grudges. For a community of people who follow Jesus (who quite famously…

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Mobile Ministry Bus Brings Hope to The Streets of St. John’s

A new wellness bus in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador reflects a growing national commitment to community-based ministry. On the streets…

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A Recapitulation of Spring Activities

Here at St. John the Evangelist, we endeavour to seize every opportunity and circumstance to expand outreach outside our own…

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Port aux Basques Wake-a-Thon 2026

On March 13th, the ACW of St. James’ Church, in Port aux Basques, held their annual Wake-a-thon. The amount raised…

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Country Classic Music Night, Port aux Basques

On March 20th, the ACW at St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques, hosted a Country Classic Music Night. Many…

Palm Sunday 2026 in Port aux Basques

On March 29th, Palm Sunday, at St James The Apostle in Port aux Basques, Rev’d Kuda held a beautiful service…

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ANGLICAN LIFE in Newfoundland and Labrador is the newspaper of the Anglican Church of Canada in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. A co-operative effort of the three Dioceses in Newfoundland and Labrador, it is publishes ten issues each year with an independent editorial policy.

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