Central Newfoundland

rubble and debris from the destruction in Gaza
Bishop John WattonCentral Newfoundland

Reflections From The Sky

Recently, while returning home on a flight from Toronto, I re-read my copy of Daybreak in Gaza. It is a collection of writings, reflections, laments, ...
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an Anglican priest between two modesl of churches that he has built from Lego
The Rev’d James SpencerCentral Newfoundland

Lego Churches!

The Parish of St. Mary’s (Clarenville and Burgoyne’s Cove) have recently enjoyed a new feature in their church buildings: Lego scale models of those very ...
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Debra Gill, Alongside Hope/PWRDF Representative, Diocese of Central NewfoundlandAlongside Hope

A History of PWRDF / Alongside Hope

Ever wonder how Alongside Hope/PWRDF got started? Here’s a little bit of history for you: 1958 A bump in a coal mine in Springhill, Nova ...
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Jesus, dressed in white, reaches out toward the viewer. On the left is a quotation from this article.
Bishop John WattonApril 2025

An Easter Reflection: Encountering Love

Our instructional Christian narrative is rooted in all that came to us through past cultures, traditions, and the way in which society has elevated religious ...
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quilts displayed across the backs of pews in a church
Ruth HuntApril 2025

Fellowship Group at St. Martin’s, Gander

A few years ago, we started a fellowship group at St. Martin’s. Ladies of the town were welcome to join us for fellowship one afternoon ...
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a group of older people, some standing and some sitting on chairs, who are part of an exercise group at a local church
Barb LeyteCentral Newfoundland

Active Minds and Healthy Bodies: Seniors Exercise Program at Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Grand Falls-Windsor has been offering a seniors exercise program for a number of years. Our group meets every Tuesday and ...
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An Anglican priest and his wife pose with his retirement cake
The Rev’d Beverly BuffettCentral Newfoundland

Deacon Neil Coffin Retires—Fogo Island

The Rev’d Neil Coffin has been a non-stipendiary deacon for Holy Spirit Church on Fogo Island. Also, he was active on the pastoral care team ...
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women's group sitting in the community room of a nursing home with residents during Christmas
Lisa SnowCentral Newfoundland

An ACW Visit With Christmas Music

The ACW ladies of both Fogo and Deep Bay had a night of Christmas carols and readings with residents of Riverhead Manor and Harbourview Apartments. ...
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a young girl in front of a church in St. Jacques, Newfoundland, in 1964
Hazel HickeyBurnsie Lawrence

A Life Entertwined With St. Michael and All Angels’, St. Jacques

Emma Amelia Burns Lawrence, known to all as Burnsie, holds a unique place in the history of St. Jacques, Newfoundland and Labrador. Born on March ...
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buildings destroyed by war in Gaza
Bishop John WattonCentral Newfoundland

Living Lives of Joy and Compassion

A while back at a parish function in our diocese, I was approached by a person who knows me fairly well. That’s not really strange, ...
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