June 2021 Issue
Quilts Donated to Longterm Care Home in Fogo
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACW of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Fogo Island East parish, has been limited in their ways to reach …
Anglicans Helping Families in the Gambia
Despite the copious amount of distance from St David’s Anglican church in Pasadena, NL, to the Gambia, the smallest country in West Africa, there is …
55 Years of Dedicated Service
On Easter Sunday, 2021, Gloria Penney, the organist at St. Aidan’s Church in Port Blandford, was recognized for 55 years of dedicated service! Her service …
When Can We Hug Again?
I do not like pandemic church. There. I said it. I do not like online church. I do not like wearing masks and not being …
Honour Guard for Quilter in Bonne Bay North
April 5, 2021: 22 ladies of the Parish of Bonne Bay North Prayer Quilt Group formed an honour guard at the funeral procession of one …
Hope of Summer 2021
I have recently received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and am scheduled for the second dose in August. This day of vaccination has …
Confirmation Class Supports PWRDF
The confirmation class students of St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques just completed their stewardship project, raising $331.00. They decided to use this money to …
You Can Write For Anglican Life
Every month, I include a little message to you all, asking you to contribute to Anglican Life, and share with us the stories from your …
Wake-a-thon Held in Port Aux Basques
The ACW ladies of St. James Church in Port aux Basques held a wake-a-thon on April 9th at the Memorial Centre. There were 18 …
Newfoundland Nones
Once upon a time, we assumed that every Anglican had a parish that they belonged to. When the clergy visited hospitals, they could ask to …
PWRDF Achieves Multiple Goals in One Project
As the expression goes, “in a nutshell” the goal of PWRDF is to address poverty, gender injustice, and environmental exploitation through programs targeting food security, …
Processional Cross Made For St. Nicholas’ Church in Amherst Cove
St Nicholas’ Anglican Church was constructed at Amherst Cove in the 1890s, and has witnessed a story of perseverance for more than a century. No …
Summer Days!
When I was a little boy, June was an exciting time of year for me. School was closing for the year which meant more play …
Confirmation—The Parish of St. Michael and All Angels
On Sunday the 25th of April, Bishop Samuel Rose of the Diocese of Eastern Newfondland and Labrador visited the parish of St. Michael and All …
Listen For The Voice of The Spirit in Your Midst
The update from the Anglican Church of Canada for April 27th had this headline: “National Surprised by the Spirit initiative launches.” Curious, I watched the …
Confirmation at St. Augustine’s
On Sunday, April 18th, 2021, Bishop Rose, accompanied by his wife Jill, visited St. Augustine’s in St. John’s. In the order of service, Father Anthony, …
Choices: Abundance not Scarcity
This column is about choices and giving—not out of scarcity, but of abundance and it is all related to stewardship and planned giving. The Bible …
Launch of Choral Scholars Programme at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Corner Brook
On Sunday, April 11th, The Cathedral of St John the Evangelist in Corner Brook, NL, officially launched its Choral Scholars Programme. Occurring just two days …
Prayer Quilts Blessed in Norris Point
Sunday, April 11th, during a service of morning prayer at The Church of the Good Shepherd, in Norris Point, the Rev’d Wilhelmena Green blessed 25 …
Describing The Christian Life—St. John The Evangelist, Topsail
One recent Sunday morning, as Father Greg welcomed the flock to the 10:30 service, and before the sermon commenced, he addressed the congregation, and asked …
Ask Questions and Question Answers
Lately I’ve been reading books on scientific theory and practices. I have always had an interest in science, though never enough to really put much …
ACW Celebrates A 91st Birthday, COVID Style
St. Paul’s ACW (Summerside) visited Mildred Bennett to wish her happy 91st birthday and to deliver supper, flowers, and a birthday cake for the family …
St. James’ Gillams Installs New Vestry
The new vestry installed during morning service at St. James’, Gillams, on Sunday the 25th of April 25th. Also, a beautiful banner was presented to St. James’ in recognition …
New Lay Minister in Gambo
Yvonne Cheater was inducted as a licensed lay minister and eucharistic assistant in the Parish of Gambo at a service of the Holy Eucharist, at …
Matching Gift and Diocesan Teams Boost AFC’s Say Yes! to Kids Campaign
“We really didn’t know what to expect when we launched the Say Yes! to Kids campaign,” says the Rev’d Canon Dr. Judy Rois, Executive Director, …
