News From Port aux Basques

By Lisa Brown

Photography:

Lisa Brown

Topics: January 2026, Western Newfoundland

Published: January 1, 2026

Man in black attire speaking to a group of people seated around a table.

Group of women seated at a long table having a conversation.

Woman speaking in a church with the word 'HOLY' repeated on the wall.

ACW Anniversary and All Saints’ Day
On November 1, 2025, the ACW Ladies of St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques started their morning with a service of Holy Communion, led by Rev’d Kuda, to celebrate their 127th Anniversary and also to keep All Saints’ Day. Following the service, they gathered at the Memorial Centre for lunch.

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Four women in red aprons and hairnets preparing packaged meals.

Group of women preparing and stacking packaged meals on a long table.

Two women preparing many packaged meals on long tables.

Cold Plate Fundraiser
On October 28th the ACW Ladies of St. James’ Church prepared cold plates for sale as a fundraiser for their Church. Great day of fellowship and hard work. A huge thank you to all the ladies who helped to make this a great success.

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Three women sitting in a circle discussing papers.

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Advent Quiet Day in Port aux Basques
On Friday, November 28th, 2025, the ACW (Anglican Church Women) of St. James’ Church in Port aux Basques held their annual ‘Advent Quiet Day’. The event featured a beautiful worship service led by Rev. Kudawashe Madzime under the theme, “Listening/Obeying the Voice of God”. Following Communion, the ladies enjoyed a bagged lunch and then decorated the hall for Christmas. It was a wonderful morning of fellowship and worship.