May 2024 Issue
She’s Gone B’ys
I want to share some statements that I often hear about the Church. Perhaps you, too, have listened to something similar? ”The Church is not ...
Written by
Bishop Samuel Rose
An Update From The Editor
We’re nearly at the end of another “year” for Anglican Life—only one more paper before the summer break. So here is an update for all ...
Written by
Emily Rowe
Fun and Friendship at St. Mark’s Anglican Church
If you hear laughter coming from St. Mark’s Church Hall on Logy Bay Road, there is a good chance the Women’s Friendship Group is meeting. ...
Written by
Cheryl Faseruk
Beyond Buzzwords: Following Jesus Rather Than Saving Ourselves
Does it seem like every so often, the Church finds a new buzzword to talk vaguely about? Once upon a time, it was “stewardship,” or ...
Writen by
The Rev'd Jonathan Rowe
Celebrating Pentecost and The Love In My Red Stole
I love Pentecost Sunday. I love the red of the vestments, altar cloths and hangings, the festive atmosphere, the balloons, the decorations, the cake. I ...
Writen by
The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner
A Recap of The Outreach Efforts by Our Social Concern Group, Grand Falls/Windsor
Fruit Trays for Seniors in Grand Falls/Windsor The above photographs show the fruit trays that were put together by the Social Concern/Outreach Committee in Grand ...
Writen by
Gloria Robinson
The Father’s Love
I grew up with three brothers. As the only girl, I naturally grew up as a daddy’s girl. My mother always said, “If you are ...
Writen by
Melanie Clarke
New Lay Minister and Eucharistic Assistant in Grand Bank
On the fifth Sunday in Lent, March 17th, 2024, the parish of Grand Bank was blessed to witness the commissioning of Elaine Rose as a ...
Writen by
The Rev’d Charlie Cox
Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe
The Roman emperors Constantine, and (later) Theodosius, arranged meetings of various Church leaders. It was during this period the Nicene canons arose at Nicaea in ...
Writen by
Ford Matchim
Gaza and West Bank
Within days of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel and the Israeli retaliatory attacks, PWRDF issued an emergency appeal for Gaza. A relief grant ...
Writen by
Dr. Doreen Helen Klassen, PWRDF, Western NL
A Wake-a-Thon for St. Paddy’s Day in Port aux Basques
On March 15th, the ACW Ladies of St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques held a wake-a-thon. The theme for the evening was “St. Paddy’s ...
Writen by
Lisa Brown
How Can We Know God?
There is no empirical evidence showing that God exists. Science alone cannot prove or disprove the existence of God. But, there are at least four ...
Writen by
The Rev’d Michael Li
News From Port Saunders
Organist recognized for her years of commitment The congregation of St. John the Divine Anglican Church in Port Saunders recognized Naomi Patey for her dedication ...
Writen by
Denise White
Our Journey Through Lent 2024
Our journey through Lent has been a fulfilling trip, while sharing some necessary intermittent diversion along the way. On Shrove Tuesday, the eve of Ash ...
Writen by
Louise Smith
Home Again Furniture Bank: Spotlight on Archdeacon Charlene Taylor
Home Again Furniture Bank hosted their fifth annual Heads Without Beds Fundraiser on March 22nd—an event when they invite community members to give up their ...
Writen by
Heather Kennery
Heads Without Beds 2024—Home Again Furniture Bank
On March 22nd, 80 people gathered and joined Home Again to help celebrate all the amazing work done to support our neighbours who are sleeping ...
Writen by
Anglican Life
Anglican Youth Helping Others
On March 22nd, eight members of our Youth Group, along with their three leaders, slept without beds to raise money for the “Heads Without Beds” ...
Writen by
The Rev'd Barbara Boone
World Day of Prayer in Corner Brook
On Friday, March 1st, about 100 people gathered at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Corner Brook for the ecumenical 2024 World Day ...
Writen by
Dr. Doreen Helen Klassen