At that time, the Diocesan Synod office was located at 19 King’s Bridge Road, having moved from 68 Queen’s Road a year or two earlier. In those days, 19 King’s Bridge Road housed the Archdeacon’s residence, the Synod Office, and the Diocesan Resource Centre. Elizabeth recalls, “There was a much bigger staff back in those days. If those walls could only talk.”

On Elizabeth’s first day of work, she sat on a small leather steno chair with a little metal table and an Olivetti typewriter in front of the radiator in the main office. When her position became full-time on 1 February 1985, she graduated to a desk in the main office space, still with her Olivetti typewriter. In 1990, the first computers were introduced to the office. There were two computers with 5 卹-inch floppy disks, a shared hard drive in one of the computers, and an inkjet printer that was later upgraded to a laser printer. Over time, technology improved, and more advanced programs were introduced. In later years, the office even acquired a colour photocopier.

Over the past forty years, Elizabeth has worked with five of the last six Bishops of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador:

• Bishop Martin Mate
• Bishop Donald Harvey
• Bishop Cyrus Pitman
• Bishop Geoffrey Peddle
• Bishop Samuel Rose

The first, Bishop Archbishop Seaborn, confirmed her.

Elizabeth has also worked under eight Executive Officers/Archdeacons

• The Ven. Fred Oake
• The Ven. Owen Coffin
• The Ven. Tom Moulton
• The Ven. Neil Kellett
• The Ven. Geoff Peddle
• The Ven. Sandra Tilley
• The Ven. Sam Rose
• Currently, The Ven. Charlene Taylor

She has also had the privilege of working alongside many great colleagues and friends over the years.

The current Executive Officer, Archdeacon Charlene Taylor, remarked, “Elizabeth is the first point of contact for all who call or visit Church House. Her patience and kindness are gifts she offers to everyone in every situation. We are blessed to have Elizabeth in our midst.”

Throughout her forty-year career, Elizabeth has attended approximately 20 diocesan synods. She has shared office space with the diocesan archives, Family Life Counselling Service, Safe Harbour Outreach Project, Home Again Furniture Bank, Coalition of Fisheries, Joint Committee, and Roots of Empathy.

Reflecting on her journey, Elizabeth says, “My work has never been boring, and I have met so many people over the years—whether through serving in the Diocesan Resource Centre, handling registrations for Diocesan Synods, or organizing registrations for Lavrock and Mint Brook Summer Camps for over 30 years.

I have witnessed many changes, such as the building and closing of the Lavrock Centre, the transition from 19 King’s Bridge Road to 22 Church Hill (which, incidentally, was the only move I have ever experienced, as I still live in my childhood home), the construction and closure of churches, and the installation of columbaria.

Over the years, my duties have gone far beyond answering phones and typing. I have worked with rotary telephones, electronic typewriters, Gestetner machines, and collating paper machines. I have made sandwiches, cleaned the office, shovelled snow, fixed toilets, shopped for summer camps—whatever needed to be done. They call me the ‘Institutional Memory.’”

Elizabeth’s role has been diverse. She has conducted research, photocopied and maintained the Newfoundland Churchman/Anglican Life database and mailing labels, and, in the early years, even typed articles for the publication. She has organized files, created databases, listened to people, assisted parishes and staff, and supervised numerous summer students—many of whom have gone on to successful careers.

Elizabeth concludes, “I have had a great 40 years and am not really planning on going anywhere in the near future. Sorry—you’re stuck with me! I’ve learned so much in my time here.”

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The Weather Network headline read “For the first time in its history, St. John’s has surpassed 200 mm of rainfall in June. As of June 28th, it has recorded 210.6 mm.” Despite an extremely wet spring and a shortened growing season due to the weather, Sowing Seeds—Growing Community has completed its first year with a bountiful harvest, which provided fresh produce to the plates of those who needed it.

• Sowing Seeds—Growing Community distributed the following:
• Goulds Community Food Bank: 37 bags + carrots & turnips – approx. 1900 lbs. plus peppers, lettuce, tomato, zucchini which were delivered throughout the summer.
• Gathering Place: 11 bags + carrots & turnips – approx. 550 lbs.
• Choices for Youth: 3 bags + 1 crate of carrots – approx. 150 lbs.
• Community Food Sharing: 15 bags + 4 crates of small potato + carrots & turnips approx. 800 + lbs.

Total distribution was  approximately 3,400 lbs. of potato, turnips & carrots plus peppers, lettuce, zucchini, tomato and strawberries. Thanks be to God!

There was much to be grateful for, and there was much learned in this first year of growing. With the lessons learned we would hope to significantly increase the harvest next year. One of the lessons that we learned is the need for more partnerships and communication. As this is a diocesan endeavour, we would hope to engage other congregations, church groups and community groups to take part. The plan is to make new contacts over the winter months, offering interested groups to take ownership of one or more drills. We have 34’ x 90’ drills. Each group can plant, maintain, and harvest their own area. In the fall, they can donate the harvest to their choice of food bank or community kitchen, or combine with others for central distribution. An advantage of smaller groups is that they will be better able to communicate amongst themselves to coordinate times at the garden. Sowing Seeds—Growing Community will provide seeds and other supplies at no cost to interested groups.

Did you know that in addition to the main garden there are twelve raised gardens and two higher planting boxes for those with mobility issues? These are also available for new groups. We have obtained funding for the new year to increase the number of planter boxes and higher accessible boxes, complete the pathways through the gardens for accessibility and add a sitting area. Plans are also in the works to include educational and skills development components. Obtaining our own tractor would be on our “wish list” as this would enable us to better manage and create a larger garden.

There were many delightful moments during this season. From Bishop Sam blessing the garden, to the children of the Kilbride (Ferryland Family Resource Coalition) helping to harvest peppers and lettuce and delivering them to the food bank, to the fellowship of “digging in the garden.” Bishop Sam participated in the digging and delivery of fresh produce. Putting aching muscles aside, a good time was had by all. The most delightful moments were the “thank yous” when the produce was delivered.

God our Creator, we thank you for the world and for all of your gifts to us; for the sky above, the earth beneath our feet, and the wonderful process which provides food to sustain life. We thank you for our crops, and for the people, skills, knowledge and equipment needed to plant, grow, harvest and share. Help us to use your gifts in the spirit of the giver, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Colquhoun, Frank, Contemporary Parish Prayers, Toronto, Canada; Hodder and Stoughton; 1975)

Sowing Seeds—Growing Community is a creative way to be the Church. Excuse the pun, but it takes us back to our Christian roots. It is about being a witness for Christ by our caring for others and engagement with the wider community.

Sowing Seeds—Growing Community is a partnership of Goulds Recreation Association, Goulds Lions Club, Kilbride to Ferryland Family Resource Centre, Goulds Community Food Bank, St. Kevin’s Roman Catholic Parish and St. Paul’s Anglican Church. We welcome new partnerships and participating groups and individuals. If you are interested to learn more, please contact The Rev’d Fred Marshall at fredjmarshall@gmail.com or call 709-727-4346.

Growing Seeds-Growing Community is extremely grateful for funding from the Government of NL Community Gardens Program, Goulds Lions Club, and the Anglican Foundation of Canada, and the mentoring and tractor services of Bobby Searle (Goulds).

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All things happen in God’s time. In the article in May of 2023, we were hoping to have seeds planted by that spring. You may recall that last spring was very wet and farmers were late getting their own land prepared and crops planted, and as a result, we could not get a tractor!

Bishop Sam sent the following:

Praying for a TRACTOR
This may seem outrageous to some, but I am praying right now for a TRACTOR!
Our Diocese is working to feed the hungry through an initiative called Sowing Seeds—Growing Community. We have set aside an acre of farmable land we own to plant food which will go directly to local Food Banks to provide free fresh produce to be distributed to those who need it. But we need a tractor and someone to help us!
So, my prayer is:

Creator God, I know there is someone who might read this post and think, “I might be able to help.”  If someone is thinking that right now, that is You speaking to them to help, so please move them to reach out. May you bless our efforts to serve those who will benefit from your Creation by being fed by the food you will produce. Help us Creator God, to help others. Amen.”

If you are able to SHARE this post, please do so!  – Bishop Sam

Lo and behold, a local farmer, Bobby Searle, from Goulds, came forward with a tractor. The land did not get turned until the fall, however, this may have been a blessing as now the turned sod would rot over the winter. This spring, the weather was more wet than last year. Bobby showed up in June and prepared our land for planting.

In the meantime, we had applied for and received a grant of $5000 from the Anglican Foundation of Canada. Thank you, Lord.

We were ready to “Sow Seeds,” but that is only half of our project. We want to also “Grow Community.”

At that time, we did not know that there were several groups in our local community who were wanting to plant a garden help feed the less fortunate—the same idea we had. Another group had funding, including a $5000 donation from the Goulds Lions Club. The group also included a young lady, Amy Williams, who is an Ocean Wise alumni, and through that program had she drafted a community garden project that would educate people about farming and food sustainability, while also providing healthy food for those in need.  Amy had obtained funding for a community garden which would enable the construction of 12 planter boxes. But this group had an issue: they had no land.

There is a common thread in all of this. Suzanne McCormack, part-time parish secretary at St. Paul’s, is also a part-time worker at the Gould’s Recreation Association. Suzanne was aware of both groups and brought us together. Thank you again, Lord.

In May of this year, the Goulds Recreation Association, Goulds Lions Club, Kilbride to Ferryland Family Resource Centre, Goulds Community Food Bank, St. Kevin’s Roman Catholic Parish, and St. Paul’s Anglican Church came together. This was a match made in heaven. Thank you, Lord.

As soon as the weather permitted, we planted 12 x 50lb bags of seed potatoes, carrots, and turnip.

However, we encountered another issue. This being the wettest spring in over 100 years, the lower part of the acre of land we had prepared last fall was too wet to trench for planting. We only had enough room for the potatoes. After a little looking around, one of St. Paul’s parishioners, Lena Ruby, offered four 90-foot prepared drills in her backyard which gave us space for carrots. St. Paul’s has planter boxes behind the church and we have planted turnip in those. Thank you, Lord.

On a sunny summer evening in July, Bishop Sam blessed the gardens. Over 50 members of the local community, including members of all our partner groups, showed up to take part in the beautiful service of blessing. We look forward with positive anticipation in providing fresh produce to the less fortunate this fall. Amen!

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In 1957 The Rev’d W. F. Ralph was deeply concerned about growing the Anglican congregation in this area and the inadequacy of the two small existing churches of Presentation and St. Matthew.  From 1907 the small Presentation Church served the Goulds area, and since 1913 the small St. Matthew’s church served Kilbride. Rev’d Ralph had a strong conviction that some move had to be made to combine the two congregations with a long-range view of building a new church to serve both. At a joint congregational meeting on February 7th, 1958, it was agreed to set up an appeal for one new church building.

In 1958 Rev’d Ralph left the parish to continue his ministry on the mainland. However, Canon T. E. Loder continued the forward movement begun by Rev’d Ralph. Canon Loder retired in July of 1960 and The Rev’d Canon George Martin, appointed by Bishop Meaden, became rector. During these years much clergy and lay leadership led to the “Breaking of the Ground Ceremony” on May 21st, 1961, and then the laying of the corner stone on October 28th, 1962. The official opening service of St. Paul’s took place at 11am on December 8th the 2nd Sunday of Advent with The Rt. Rev’d John Alfred Meaden, the Lord Bishop of Newfoundland, presiding. In the years since, with the inspiration and hard work of many clergy and the congregation St. Paul’s has been an active participant in building God’s kingdom in this area for 60 years.

If you were to read the history of St. Paul’s Anglican Church from the 25th Anniversary booklet, you would see that building the church and participating in God’s work was not always easy. From an article in the 50th Anniversary booklet – Fraser Stanley wrote, “There have been many difficult times over the fifty-year life of St. Paul’s.”  Frazer talks about the many challenges and ends with “What would St. Paul’s do without the ACW?” Frazer continued, “St. Paul’s has come a long way since it opened its doors but we still have a long way to go. With God’s blessing may our congregation continue to grow.”  

Since 1963, much has changed. The people who were so active in the many worship, educational, and outreach programs from years ago are either no longer able to offer themselves for active service, or have passed on to the greater Glory. The world and the people in it have changed. For many, Sunday mornings are now times for recreation and other activities. Shift work and job rotations prevent many from participating in church life. There are headlines such as, “The decline in religious belief and practice among young adults is an oncoming train for which we are not remotely prepared.”  All of these changes can certainly take the wind out of our sails. It may seem that our dreams of building God’s Kingdom are left behind on some distant shore. We may feel our ship is sinking—there is no sight on the horizon of anyone coming to save us. However, we should never lose site that St. Paul’s is not our ship—it is God’s ship. God is always in control and God will continue to give us dreams, maybe leading us in new directions and destinations. How we respond: that is up to us.

Rev’d Ralph could have said this is too much work. Sixty years ago, the lay people (some of whom have family who still worship at St. Paul’s today) could have said, “This it too much to ask physically and financially.” The many clergy and lay people who followed could have thrown in the towel many times. But they did not. They all trusted in God and here we are today celebrating 60 years of building God’s Kingdom, and I would hope to say with many many more years to come.

Yes, things have changed significantly since 1963. We have been blessed with the legacy which both God and those before us have bestowed upon us. We are here today with an acre of freshly turned soil looking forward with anticipation to help feed the less fortunate next fall. We have a Friday Night Kids program that has over 60 young people, many of whom have no affiliation with any church, who come here to learn about Jesus. We are here today with an ACW who continues to be active in keeping St. Paul’s alive in so many ways. God has much more work for us to do in our community.

To God be the glory for the work that was completed over these 60 years; for the present labours, and for the future goals of our visionaries. Blessings to the past, present and future.

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As the Marks of Mission remind us, we are called: 

• To respond to human need by loving service

• To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation

• To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.

Sowing Seeds—Growing Community is an initiative of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, and addresses these Marks of Mission. The purpose of this initiative is to address the growing demand on local food banks to provide nutrition to those who find themselves seeking the most basic necessity of life—food.   

We hope to:  

• Provide fresh local produce to food banks to help alleviate the shortage of food for those less fortunate.

• Enable food security in Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Enable skills training and development and mentorship.

• Be a pilot to other congregations for future like-minded endeavours within Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Encourage and enable local church congregations to live out the mission of the Church.

It is our intent to commence a farming initiative on a portion (1 acre) of land owned by the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador in Goulds that will be overseen by St. Paul’s Anglican Church.  

Goulds is a long-established farming community, located within the City of St. John’s, with local people who are happy to offer farming expertise. In conversation with potential partners, this initiative will not only provide produce but will provide skills training, mentoring and mental health well-being. We will engage the community at large through hands-on involvement in learning opportunities to enable food sustainability and security.

We are now ready to Set Sail as part of the diocesan Strategic Plan, Sowing Seeds—Growing Community will launch us into renewing Stewardship and engaging Partnerships.

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Watch us grow!

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“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”  Acts 2:42-47 (NRSV)

In the last article we learned the first six pastoral practices of Bible time: Contemplation, Honesty, Introspection, Journaling, and Meditation, from David Canales’s article, “A noble quest: cultivating Christian spirituality in Catholic adolescents and the usefulness of 12 pastoral practices.” In this article we look at the next six.

Music—“Singing is praying twice” (a saying from Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 AD)

A 2017 survey found that on average Canadians listen to 32 hours of music per week with millennials (ages 22-36) listening up to 40 hours per week. Music is a large part of culture and a significant part of personal expression. Music is more than entertainment; music is influences and informs. A study “Listening to Religious Music and Mental Health in Later Life” suggested that “the frequency of listening to religious music is associated with a decrease in death anxiety and increases in life satisfaction, self-esteem, and a sense of control. Christian music speaks to our personal pain and life circumstances, the issues of the world and has the power to transform and move. Christian music inspires our spiritual lives and our relationship with God. What kind of music do you play during your 32 hours per week?

Prayer—“Pray always and in all ways”(a modern slogan)

St. Paul wrote “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Jesus was a person of prayer and modelled prayer for his followers. “Prayer is a language of the heart, and prayer in its simplest form is a human being communicating and interacting with God. Teaching young people to pray and offering a variety of prayer opportunities and experiences empowers their spirituality and allows them to enter into a more personal relationship with Jesus,” writes Canales.  Prayer involves reflection and allows young people to perceive the work of the Spirit in their lives. Grandparents and parents have great opportunity to be a witness to prayer.

Retreats—“Let go and let God” (a popular Christian slogan)

Jesus retreated often. Retreats offer the opportunity of taking a break from the rhythm and routine of daily life.  Canales perceives that retreats are perhaps the greatest vehicle to help cultivate spirituality as they help to cultivate spirituality in the lives of young people as they encounter God. Retreats have the power to touch hearts and change lives. Have you considered a retreat?

Rosary—“Of all prayers, the Rosary is the most beautiful and the richest in graces.”  (St. Pius X)

While a 1,000-year Catholic tradition, many Protestants also pray the rosary. Did you know there are Anglican prayer beads?  “The use of beads or other counting devices as a companion to prayer has an ancient history. “There is a great deal of symbolism woven into the design of the Anglican rosary. There are thirty-three beads representing the thirty-three years of Jesus’ life. The Cruciform beads form the cross and can also represent the four compass points of the earth. The seven beads of the Weeks can represent the seven days of creation, the day of the Sabbath, and the number seven is often used in the Bible as symbolic of perfection. To enter into prayer there is an Invitatory bead much like we say a collect at the beginning of our services to invite us into worship. The rosary can be prayed alone or with a group. Imagine introducing a young person to this form of prayer!” writes Trinity Episcopal Church in Reno Nevada.  (Anglican prayer beads are available at the Anglican Diocesan Resource Centre, 19 King’s Bridge Rd., St. John’s; or call 576-6697)

Spiritual Direction—“If you love to listen you will gain knowledge, and if you pay attention you will become wise.”  (Sirach 6:33)

Spiritual direction is an age-old practice between students and spiritual guides in practicing holy listening. Spiritual direction with young people is an urgent endeavour. Canales quotes an article which states “One of the greatest needs of young people today is spiritual direction. Never before have I seen been more young people seeking to better understand the faith, yet at the same time I have never sensed a greater lack of spiritual direction available to them.” Spiritual direction happens when one person helps another to understand what God is doing and saying in their life through listening, reflecting and praying. Could not any of us find time to give spiritual direction to a young person who is searching?

Time Usage—“Time, is on my side” (the Rolling Stones)

Young people are busy. In addition to school, sports and other activities, “screen time” takes a huge chunk of their time; all of which interferes with seeking and developing their spirituality. Just like you and me, young people are looking for a break and to have some balance in their lives. “The use of time is a factor that must be managed effectively and efficiently if it is going to help cultivate spirituality in young Christians.”  

Using time as a virtue means learning to live in harmony with time constraints and balance time with activities, school, relationships, part-time work, and spirituality. Young people need to find time to be in communion with God. What could a young person learn if you introduced them to Ecclesiastes 3:1?  “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:” (NRSV) All time belongs to God. Shouldn’t we encourage a young person to spend some time with God?

What do Scriptures say?  “We will not hide them from their children; we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.” Psalm 78.4 – NRSV

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“Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children another generation.”  Joel 1.3

Cultivating Christian spirituality in young people is something that parents, lay leaders, and the clergy have been trying to do, with varying degrees of success, for generations. In his article, “A noble quest: cultivating, Christian spirituality in Catholic adolescents and the usefulness of 12 pastoral practices,” author David Canales offers 12 spiritual virtues, traits, practices and disciplines for cultivating spirituality in young people.

Bible time: “From strength to strength” – a saying from Psalm 84:7

“The Bible is the most treasured book within Christianity and there is no reservation about its positive impact on spirituality.” Walter Brueggemann wrote, “The Bible provides (youth) with an alternative identity, and alternative way of understanding (themselves), and alternative way of relating to the world. The sacred Scriptures offer a radical and uncompromising challenge to the ordinary ways of self-understanding. The Word of God invites youth to join in and to participate in the ongoing pilgrimage of those who in the shattering of history, caring in ways which matter, secured by the covenanting God who is likewise on pilgrimage with you in history.” 

Contemplation: “Our lives are lived forward and understood backwards” from the writings of Søren Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher and theologian in the mid 1800s.

God works in the stillness and quietness of the human heart and contemplation is an experience of “being present” to God or “being caught up” with God. Spending time in thoughtful or reflective prayer with young people is an invitation for them to enter into a more meaningful relationship with God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Honesty: Jesus said “the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32 

Honesty is important to one’s self-identity and self discovery. Fostering honesty in young people builds character and helps them discern integrity and gain wisdom.

Introspection: “To know thyself is divine” – a 17th century English expression. 

“The practice of personal introspection in its simplest form is merely assessing one’s life:  sitting or walking, thinking, pondering, and reflecting upon ways to continuously change one’s life for the good, with the assistance of God.”  Helping young adults engage in reflection, self-examination or soul-searching helps them in trying to find God in all things and helps them to gain freedom to cooperate with God’s will.

Journaling: “The pen is mightier than the sword” – medieval proverb. 

“Writing down thoughts is an excellent pastoral evaluative tool that will allow a person to grow spiritually.” Journaling is a method for teenagers to enrich or expand their spirituality as it assists them in self-understanding and self-awareness. Journaling intensifies one’s awareness about their innermost feelings about themselves; assists young people in reflecting about their day in terms of connecting spiritually through everyday tasks and choices; affords a relatively objective account of spiritual changes within their life; provides a spiritual log as an avenue to explore and examine their spiritual trouble spots that may be hassling their spirituality and  should empower them to discern spiritual behaviour patterns that discover and rediscover God’s unconditional love and mercy, says Canales.

Meditation: “Our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee” – St. Augustine of Hippo.

The practice of meditation is crucial for achieving or advancing in spirituality. Meditation will be challenging with young people because it is more intense, distinct, spontaneous, and it involves reflection and self-awareness. Mediation with adolescents involves listening, deepening one’s awareness of God, and attending to one’s experience of God. Meditation with adolescents aims, in particular at emphasizing the nearness of God, our relatedness to Christ, and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit empowering us for acts of mercy, justice, and peace in the world.

In the next article will be the next six practices: Music, Prayer, Retreats, Rosary, Spiritual Direction, and Time Usage. Do you know there are Anglican Rosary Beads?

What do Scriptures say? “to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3.21

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As a newly ordained priest in my first parish consisting of congregations in Arnold’s Cove, Come By Chance, North Harbour, and Sunnyside, I spent most of the first year listening and observing. One morning while facing the congregation at Saint Michael and All Angels in Arnold’s Cove, I wondered “where are the men?” The community of Arnold’s Cove had a population of approximately 1,000 people and it was estimated that at least sixty percent had an Anglican background. Average Sunday attendance would be less than 35 people, the great majority of whom were female. While some were widows and there were a few men, there is an obvious disconnect in the number of men attending worship. Where were the men and why did they not come to church?   

One of the things that I discovered is that a common interest and a place for men, especially in rural areas, is “the shed.” Entering the shed is informal and less intimidating than entering the Lions’ Den or the Church. In the shed everyone is equal. In the shed you can engage in conversation or just sit and listen. In the shed seemed to be a good place for men’s ministry. When the decision was made to have a place for men to gather, men showed up to help prepare a shed behind the rectory and next to the church. Installing a wood stove was a must.

Each year approximately 60 men took part in the project with 20 to 30 attending on Thursday evenings. It was so wonderful to see three generations participate in the project. While they were welcome to attend on Thursday evening, women often dropped by on other days “to see what the men were up to.” An official launching and christening of the boat became part of the Arnold’s Cove Heritage Committee’s opening ceremony

If you wish to check out the amazing fellowship “In the Shed with Rev. Fred—Building a Boat—Building Community” visit our parish Facebook site – https://www.facebook.com/parishofthelivingwater/   I pray you will “Like” us and spread the Word.

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