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a group of people havign tea in a church hall that is decorated with red table cloths
Louise SmithEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Our Traditional Holly Tea

Fifteen years ago, back in 2010, St John the Evangelist, Topsail, celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding. During that year, in every month our ...
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A group of people performing a live nativity play in a church, featuring Mary, Joseph, angels, and shepherds on a decorated stage.
Eileen KeepingFebruary 2026

Annual Christmas Cantata in Grand Bay

St. Paul’s New Wine Gospel Choir (Grand Bay) held their annual Christmas Cantata on December 21st. It was a wonderful celebration of the Christmas story ...
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knitted prayer shawls displayed over a communion rail at the front of a church
Audrey ParkFebruary 2026

A Season of Giving in Gillams

St. James’ Church in Gillams started the Advent season with a lovely service to prepare for Christmas and start the spirit of giving. After the ...
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Exterior view of a white church with a red roof situated near a body of water.
Nancy LieffEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

The Church’s One Foundation

St. Andrew the apostle was a fisherman from Galilee and hence, is the Patron Saint of fishermen. He is also known to be one of ...
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white dove graphic on a red background with the text "Send down your holy spirit upon those whom we consecrate in your name" on it
Archdeacon Charlene TaylorEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

The Rev’d Fronie Squibb Ordained Deacon

On December 1st, 2025, The Rev’d Fronie Squibb was ordained a deacon in Christ’s Holy Catholic Church during a ceremony held at the Parish of ...
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white dove graphic on a red background with the text "Send down your holy spirit upon those whom we consecrate in your name" on it
The Ven. Terry CainesCentral Newfoundland

Advent Ordinations in Central Newfoundland

At St. Martin’s Cathedral in Gander on the 10th of December 2025, The Rt. Rev’d John E. Watton, ordained The Rev’d Carol Budgell Manning to ...
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A folk-style painting of a white church with a red-trimmed roof under a blue sky.
The Rev'd Norman CutlerFebruary 2026

Bay St. George Parish Marks 60th Anniversary

“He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.” -Ps. xxxiii. 5. “For the beauty of the earth, For ...
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white dove graphic on a red background with the text "Send down your holy spirit upon those whom we consecrate in your name" on it
Anglican LifeEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

The Rev’d Pamela Norman Ordained Deacon

On November 30th, 2025, the First Sunday in Advent, Bishop Sam Rose ordained The Rev’d Pamela Norman to the Sacred Order of Deacons at the ...
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Group portrait of clergy and staff members indoors.
Emily RoweEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Archbishop Anne Germond’s Visit to The Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Archbishop Anne Germond, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, recently spent several days in the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador for their annual ...
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St. John the Evangelist Topsail
Louise SmithEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

St. John the Evangelist, Topsail: 1860 – 2025

As we recap our church’s history, Over a century and a half it began. We know our forebears faced many a challenge To arrive where ...
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