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June 2023

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Bonne Bay North Fellowship

The Rev’d Wilhelmena Green and a committee of several ladies have organized fun-filled fellowship nights for each Monday from last October until April 2023.  Crafts, games, funny stories, recitals, jokes, skits, and of course a lunch and cup of tea, made each night extremely enjoyable. We laughed until our bellies hurt!  Everyone is looking forward…

Sharing Easter With The Wider Community

On Friday, the 31st of March, the congregations of St. Michael & All Angels and of the Anglican Parish of…

My Last Column

In 2000, I was approached by Archdeacon John Robertson, the senior planned giving Officer for the Anglican Church of Canada,…

40 Days of Giving For Lent

As part of our 40 Days of Giving for Lent, as suggested by Rev’d Critchell, some of our congregation took…

As Lent Gave Way To Easter

At St. John the Evangelist, Topsail, our Christian journey throughout Lent was quite a trip. Canon Jotie, assisted by Deacon…

Deepening Relationships, Part I

What do you think is the hardest part about following Jesus? Do you think the most challenging part is letting…

Announcing the Liturgical Year on the Lychgate

In today’s world, there are many commercial symbols of changing celebratory seasons, such as Hallowe’en masks, Christmas tree lights, and…

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Our Church Cannot Move Forward Without Reconciliation

On June 24th, we remember the birth of John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus, and the one who baptised…

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What Brings You Joy?

My father, Ron, was an avid volunteer. His whole life, he did what he could for other people. As a…

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The Myth of Being “An Adult”: We Are Called to Do Better

I was at a meeting the other night of similar minded HR professionals, and someone uttered the words: “We are…

Confirmation at the Cathedral of the Diocese of Western Newfoundland

It was a joyous occasion when Bishop John Organ confirmed three young people at the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral…

Easter Party at Holy Trinity, Codroy

Holy Trinity Church, Codroy,  had a very successful Easter party on April 8th. The children took part in an egg…

The Privilege of Gererosity: More Than Just A Meal

Emmaus House is a downtown ministry in St. John’s operated by the Anglican parishes of St. Michael’s, St. Thomas’s and…

St. Peter’s Church (Hopewell), Upper Gullies

The church of St. Peters in Upper Gullies is the visible product of life and work that we cannot see…

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Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe

The history of agnosticism is continuous with that of scepticism, and the most general use of the term represents the…

Buildings: Liabilities or Assets?

In recent years, we as the Anglican Church within our province, have been talking a lot about buildings. Aging infrastructure…

St. Alban’s Parish in Grand Bank Recognizes Parishioner’s Long-Standing Service

After the Palm Sunday service at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Grand Bank, the wardens, Ben Wiseman and Les Price,…

Learning From The Developing World Through PWRDF

In the early 1990s, while I was conducting research on women’s storytelling in Zimbabwe, a young man approached me in…

Church Thrift Store­—Creation Care, Affordable Housewares, and Parish Income

In May of 2021, the Outreach Committee at St. Lawrence Church gathered for a meeting to discuss how things were…

Induction Service For The Rev’d Neal Buffett on Fogo Island

An Installation and Commissioning service for the Rev’d Neal Buffett was held on April 30th, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Church…

Two St. John’s Congregations Share A Meaningful Lent And A Joyful Easter

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter were very special this year for the congregations of St. Michael and All Angels and…

Church Hosts Successful Ecumenical Service For Good Cause

On April 25th. Holy Trinity Church in Codroy hosted an ecumenical service with St. Anne’s  Church in Upper Ferry. We…

Sowing Seeds—Growing Community

A CBC article posted on December 16th, 2022, states: “Between 2021 and 2022 there was a 27 per cent increase…

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Finding Faith in The Ups and Downs of Life

I had just gotten through Lent. I had managed the busy-ness of Holy Week. And I had joyously praised God…

Comfort Pillows, Quilts and Caps Made in Lewisporte and Donated For Those in Need

On April 21st, St. Paul’s ACW in the Parish of Lewisporte gathered in the hall to make “comfort pillows” to…

Coronation Tea At The Cathedral

Three-tiered cake plates, elegant china teacups and saucers, a lovely array of teapots, and gracious catering in the Cathedral’s Art…

Ecumenical Fellowship in Port Aux Basques

On April 18th, the ACW of St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques held an Ecumenical Fellowship with 83 ladies…

The Rev’d Annie Rose and The Rev’d Cavalle Young ordained deacons

On a beautiful, clear Sunday morning the bell rang out from the Church of the Transfiguration in Grey River to…

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