December 2024

people enjoying a break while on a prayer walk in Upper Gullies, Newfoundland.
William LeeDecember 2024

St. Peter’s (Upper Gullies) On A Faithful Walk

A small contingent of faithful parishioners participated in a Saturday morning Men’s Service Club (MSC) prayer walk along the Conception Bay Trailway on October 5th, ...
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Gerry Brown
Canon Frank CluettDecember 2024

A Tribute to Gerald J. Brown

Shakespeare, in his play “As You Like It,” aptly describes human life in the words: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and ...
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Anglican LifeDecember 2024

New Name Approved for PWRDF

PWRDF is rebranding as Alongside Hope, with the French equivalent Auprès de l’espoir, following a decision at a special members meeting on October 15th, 2024. ...
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women happy to be working at flea market, Cow Head, Newfoundland.
Karen BennettDecember 2024

Abundant Harvest Thanksgiving in Cow Head

Dinner was ready—well, almost. On October 14th, tables for the annual Harvest Thanksgiving sale at the Anglican Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Cow ...
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Man blesses pet in the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland.
Cindy MarshallDecember 2024

Blessing of the Animals—Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John’s

On October the 6th at 2pm, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s welcomed furry friends for a special animal blessing service. ...
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senior citizens gathered to enjoy a show in Bay Roberts Newfoundland with three people playing guitar on stage.
Karen MorrisDecember 2024

Fostering Fellowship: Seniors’ Outreach Program in Bay Roberts/Coley’s Point

Back in December of 2023, the Parish of Bay Roberts/Coley’s Point started an outreach program to attract seniors in our communities to attend an afternoon ...
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Statue of Mary and baby Jesus from St. Mary’s Church, South Creake, Norfolk.
Emily RoweColumns

Quiet Reflection: Following Mary’s Example in Our Journey With Christ

“[Mary] desired not to make known the secrets she had learned from Christ, but places the things she had read were yet to be accomplished ...
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The Rev'd Canon Jeffrey PettenColumns

The Best Gift of All

As I get older, I find myself getting more sentimental about things, especially the approaching Christmas season. I find myself thinking back to the Christmas ...
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Three priests in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland.
Cindy MarshallDecember 2024

Thanksgiving with Special Guests From the Past

As part of the 325th anniversary celebrations of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, The Very Rev’d William Bellamy was the guest preacher on ...
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Church sale in Topsail Newfoundland in the fall of 2024.
Louise SmithDecember 2024

Farewell Summer; Hello Fall

Here in Newfoundland, each season emerges along its own specific path, usually without exception. We just experienced a very warm and pleasant summer—well into the ...
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