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Ellen Reid Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Former Chancellor, Ernest Reid, Passes Away

Ellen Reid October 1, 2025

Anglican Life is sad to announce the death of Ernest Reid, former Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. We extend condolences ...

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Canon Deborah Pantin Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Discovering God’s World of Wonders

Canon Deborah Pantin October 1, 2025

Twenty-two enthusiastic children between the ages of 3–10 years had a whale of a time at VBS this summer. From July 2–4 we gathered at ...

a former home destroyed by a wildfire in the summer of 2025

Louise Smith Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

A Jolt To Realization

Louise Smith October 1, 2025

In my last article, I expressed, most vehemently, our most humble gratification regarding accomplishments the team here at St. John the Evangelist engendered through outreach, ...

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Eileen Keeping Local News

Walkathaon in Grand Bay

Eileen Keeping October 1, 2025

Members of the vestry and other members of the congregation who attend St. Paul’s Church in Grand Bay, in the Parish of Grand Bay, held ...

Three people wearing red shirts stand in front of a banner for the Indigenous Church of the Anglican Church of Canada

Canon Tom Mugford Crystal Payne Bursey

Beyond The Treeline: Reflections From Sacred Circle 2025

Canon Tom Mugford, Crystal Payne Bursey, The Ven. Terry Caines October 1, 2025

From August 4th-10th, we had the privilege of travelling to Calgary, Alberta, to take part in the 12th Sacred Circle of the self-determining Indigenous Anglican ...

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The Rev’d James Spencer Central Newfoundland

Newfoundland Youth Find Learning and Friendship at CLAY 2025

The Rev’d James Spencer October 1, 2025

We nearly didn’t make it! We had four young people attending the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering (CLAY) from the Diocese of Central Newfoundland, and ...

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Audrey Park Local News

Cemetery Service in Gillams

Audrey Park September 1, 2025

Pictured here are two photos from the Cemetery Service held in Gillams on July 13th, 2025.

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Anglican Life Local News

ACW gives money to St. James’, Port aux Basques

Anglican Life September 1, 2025

On June 1st the ACW of St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques presented the Rev’d Jane Allen with a cheque for our church from ...

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The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey Petten Local News

Celebrating the Ascension at The Church of the Ascension, Howley, NL

The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey Petten September 1, 2025

The Church of the Ascension in Howley is one of the two points that make up the Parish of Deer Lake, with the other being ...

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The Rev’d George Critchell Local News

Sunday School Creates Fairy Gardens in Meadows

The Rev’d George Critchell September 1, 2025

On Sunday, June 1st, Holy Trinity Church in Meadows Sunday school children, led by Stephanie Benoit, relocated their activities outdoors to collaboratively build enchanting fairy ...