December 2024

See The Light. Be The Light
Christmas is often referred to as the “Season of Light.” This is evident in our communities when bright lights decorate homes and Christmas trees. This season of light typically comes at the darkest time of the year—the winter solstice. It is when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky, resulting in the…
This fall, at a parish gathering, I was approached by one of the people who follow my social media offerings.…
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy…
There were 21 people, 11 pets, and a stuffed animal, but each one had their own story of how and…
It was a busy but Spirit filled occasion when Bishop John Organ visited the Parish by the Sea on October…
The Confirmation ceremony held at St John the Evangelist Church in Burgeo on Sunday October 6th, 2024, was a momentous…
On Sunday, September 29th, following a lovely prayer and praise service with our rector The Rev’d Betty Harbin, and our…
In the lead up to Thanksgiving, the ACWs of the parish of Meadows came together to do a “deep clean”…
A time of worship, fellowship, and learning with Bishop Sam Rose took place with the College of Deacons and our…
Lately I’ve been reflecting on all the mundane moments of my life, and how God has been using them to…
Here in Newfoundland, each season emerges along its own specific path, usually without exception. We just experienced a very warm…
As part of the 325th anniversary celebrations of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, The Very Rev’d William Bellamy…
As I get older, I find myself getting more sentimental about things, especially the approaching Christmas season. I find myself…
“[Mary] desired not to make known the secrets she had learned from Christ, but places the things she had read…
Back in December of 2023, the Parish of Bay Roberts/Coley’s Point started an outreach program to attract seniors in our…
On October the 6th at 2pm, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s welcomed furry friends for…
Dinner was ready—well, almost. On October 14th, tables for the annual Harvest Thanksgiving sale at the Anglican Church of St.…
PWRDF is rebranding as Alongside Hope, with the French equivalent Auprès de l’espoir, following a decision at a special members…
Shakespeare, in his play “As You Like It,” aptly describes human life in the words: All the world’s a stage,…
A small contingent of faithful parishioners participated in a Saturday morning Men’s Service Club (MSC) prayer walk along the Conception…

















