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October 2022

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Maxine Abbott and Jonathon Durdle with Bishop Watton

The Rev’d Maxine Abbott and The Rev’d Jonathon Durdle Ordained Deacons

At St. Martin’s Cathedral in Gander, on the 19th August 2022, The Rt. Rev’d John E. Watton ordained Maxine Abbott and Jonathon Durdle to the sacred order of the diaconate. Rev’d Maxine will serve in the Parish of Burin, and Rev’d Jonathon will serve in the Parish of Salvage. Both will assist and minister in…

Ministry and Mental Health

About a year ago, I made one of the most critical decisions in my life and ministry. In actual fact,…

People accepting gifts given to the glory of God

Gifts Given For the “Glory of God”

On Mother’s Day, May 8th, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Corner Brook dedicated several items “For the…

couple celebrating their 70th anniversary

Couple Celebrates 70 Years

Trevor and Mildred Bennett’s 70th wedding anniversary was celebrated with Rev’d Kay, who had some special prayers with them, on…

old church that is used for summer services only in Topsail, NL

Summer Services in the Old Heritage Church

It’s the second Sunday of July 2022. With the sun’s rays encompassing the earth in our midst, as I turn the…

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The Virtue of Gratitude

“Thanksgiving Day is a good day to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving.” This quote by gospel…

St. Paul's church in Harbour Grace, NL

Diocesan Archivist Visits St. Paul’s, Harbour Grace

As archivist for the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, I had contacted Fr. John Nicolle to ask him if…

gospel group from Grand Bay

Come Home Service, Port aux Basques

In the photograph at the top of this article is pictured the St. Paul’s New Wine Gospel group from St…

Rocky Harbour Come Home 2022

Come Home Service Rocky Harbour

On Sunday July 24th, St. Matthew’s church in Rocky Harbour held its 2022 Come Home Year outdoor service with approximately…

Queen Elizabeth II in pink hat and coat

The Queen is Dead. God Save The King.

I must be honest and tell you all that I had something rather horrifying happen to me earlier this week.…

quilts displayed Rocky Harbour NL summer 2022

St. Matthew’s Rocky Harbour Holds Quilt Show

Thursday July 28th, 2022, the Parish of Bonne Bay North Prayer Quilt Group hosted its 3rd annual quilt show, at…

Clouds in Toluca, Mexico

Deep Questions

How did God make the sky? How was God made? Some pretty deep questions for a Monday morning, courtesy of…

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Fight or Flight

Anxiety is actually one of our bodies’ natural responses to stressful situations, and can be a very healthy one. Anxiety is part…

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Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe

On spiritual matters, it is our responsibility to make up our own minds on what we believe and how each…

gathered ladies of the ACW of St. Augustine's in St. John's

ACW Closing Dinner, St. Augustine’s

The Anglican Church Women of St. Augustine’s of Canterbury, St. John’s, held their closing dinner on Saturday, June 18th, 2022.…

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It’s Not Just Them. It’s Us Too.

Have you ever noticed that divisions between people generally exist upon lines of privilege or hardship? It’s true. Take any…

The Book of Common Praise, open to the hymn Jesus Loves Me

Lessons to a Child

When I was a little girl, my father would take us to Chance Cove, Trinity Bay every summer to visit…

Col. Gail Dick, Governor and Commandant

“The CLB: 130 Years Strong”

Not many organizations can say they have been in existence for 130 years, but this year, the CLB is celebrating…

Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, delivers his third and final keynote address to the 2022 Lambeth Conference held at The University of Kent in the United Kingdom.

Lambeth and COVID

On the evening of Saturday, July 30th, 2022, I went to bed with a sore throat. After the week I…

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In Decline

According to the latest Gallup Poll, Christianity continues to decline in Europe, North America, and other “Western” counties. Their most…

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Goodbye to Rev’d Kay

The parish had a good bye lunch for the Rev’d Kay Osmond who is finished as our priest-in-charge on August…

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New Columbarium at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery

On July 17, 2022, during the annual Flower Service, the Rt. Rev’d Sam Rose, Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador,…

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The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s

   

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