September 2024 Issue
The Rev’d Gerry Poirier and The Rev’d Stella Mills Ordained Priests
At St. Martin’s Cathedral in Gander, on the 19th of June 2024, The Rt. Rev’d John E. Watton ordained The Rev’d Gerry Poirier and The ...
Written by
The Ven. Terry Caines
Confirmation at The Holy Cross
On June 23, 2024, the Parish of The Holy Cross welcomed Bishop Sam Rose for a service of confirmation. Pictured below is Bishop Sam, The ...
Written by
The Rev'd Jason Haggstrom
“Flowers in May Cafe”
In the month of May, when our weather can often be cold and dreary, our ACW wanted to get the message out that “spring is ...
Written by
Ruth Carew
Time To Get Connected
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he ...
Written by
Bishop John Watton
What Does Matthew 18:20 Mean?
In 1990, I met the late Ron Clarke in Gander. The writings of Canon Frank Cluett, the Rev. Everett Hobbs and Ron Clarke had inspired ...
Writen by
The Rev’d Michael Li
Honoring Our Earthly Home: A Call To Stewardship and Action
In 2024, the Parish of Bay Roberts Coley’s Point adopted renewing our baptismal covenant each month as one of our Set Sail strategic goals. We ...
Writen by
Kelsey Fifield
Easter in Deer Lake with The Vera Perlin
On Friday, 5 April, 2024, the congregation of St. Michael and All Angels’, Deer Lake, hosted the Annual Easter Party for the Deer Lake Vera ...
Writen by
The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey Petten
Roy Hillier Celebrated in Bay L’Argent
On Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, a parish service of the Holy Eucharist took place at St. Hilda’s, Bay L’Argent. Following the service, a time of ...
Writen by
The Rev’d Charlie Cox
Fun at the fire department: Holy Cross parish (Norman’s Cove)
The photographs with this article are from a fun night that the confirmation class from Holy Cross parish (Norman’s Cove) had with the local fire ...
Writen by
The Rev'd Jason Haggstrom
Musician Honoured For Her 70 Years of Service
On Sunday May 5th, the congregation of All Saints’ Church in Tilton held a celebration to mark 70 years of musical ministry given to the ...
Writen by
Valma Parsons
A New Year of Anglican Life: Submission Tips and Updates
Welcome back to another year of Anglican Life. While the calendar year starts on January 1st and the Church year begins with Advent Sunday, we ...
Writen by
Emily Rowe
Confirmation at The Ascension, Mount Pearl
Sunday, June 16th, was a very special Sunday at the Church of the Ascension, as Bishop Samuel Rose was present for the service of confirmation. ...
Writen by
Jean Nash
PWRDF Board Sees Impact of Fiona and Reconciliation in Western Newfoundland
When Canada’s national housing crisis is in the news, the small coastal town of Port aux Basques, Newfoundland isn’t the first place that comes to ...
Writen by
Suzanne Rumsey
Chancel Chat: Bishop Sam and Canon Jotie
Our journey through life is one unpredictable adventure, where I’m sure there are times when we all face tribulations and the fear of facing apparent ...
Writen by
Louise Smith
New Wine Gospel Group’s Concert in Codroy
On April 25th, The New Wine Gospel Group along with Willie Parsons (on accordion) entertained an audience at the Codroy Valley Fire Hall for a ...
Writen by
Linda Kendell
60 Years of Providing Organ Music at St. James’, Pool’s Island
On February 2nd, 1964, a young girl named Nina Hoyles, walked through the doors of St. James’ Anglican Church on Pool’s Island. At just 14 ...
Writen by
Brenda Lee Goodyear
Farewell and Thank You For Your Leadership to Archbishop Linda Nicholls
On September 15th, the Most Rev’d Linda Nicholls will retire from her position as Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. Since she announced her ...
Writen by
The Rev’d Cynthia Haines-Turner
Lessons From Weird Al For Today’s Christians
When I was in high school the anthem of my generation, the song which stirred the heart and made the energy flow, was “Smells Like ...
Writen by
The Rev’d James Spencer
PRIDE 2024
On Saturday July 21st, two parishes took part in the 2024 Pride Parade in St. John’s. It was a beautiful, hot, sunny day, and everyone ...
Writen by
Anglican Life
Mother’s Day on Fogo Island
The parishes of Fogo Island East and West held an Island-wide service for Mother’s Day, which was on May 12th, 2024. “Jesus said I am ...
Writen by
Lisa Snow
New Red Chasuble For Meadows
In the above photograph, we see the new red chasuble donated to Holy Trinity Church in Meadows by Walter and Sheila Tucker in memory of ...
Writen by
The Rev’d George Critchell
The CLB: Come Grow With Us!
As Governor and Commandant of the C.L.B. I invite you to encourage your children come grow with us and become members of the oldest youth ...
Writen by
Colonel Sheila Mercer
Summer Blessings From Upper Island Cove
The Anglican Parish of Upper Island Cove is comprised of St. Andrew’s Church in Bryant’s Cove and St. Peter’s Church in Upper Island Cove. And ...
Writen by
Nancy Lieff
A Grand Bay Farewell for Rev’d Faye
June 30th, 2024 was The Rev’d Faye Coffin’s last official service in St. Paul’s Church in Grand Bay. A huge “thank you” to her for ...
Writen by
Eileen Keeping
New Wine visits Lark Harbour
On July 21st St.Paul’s New Wine Gospel group made a trip to Lark Harbour. They, along with a few members of our congregation, joined Rev’d ...
Writen by
Eileen Keeping