Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

a group of people havign tea in a church hall that is decorated with red table cloths
Louise SmithEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Our Traditional Holly Tea

Fifteen years ago, back in 2010, St John the Evangelist, Topsail, celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding. During that year, in every month our ...
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Exterior view of a white church with a red roof situated near a body of water.
Nancy LieffEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

The Church’s One Foundation

St. Andrew the apostle was a fisherman from Galilee and hence, is the Patron Saint of fishermen. He is also known to be one of ...
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white dove graphic on a red background with the text "Send down your holy spirit upon those whom we consecrate in your name" on it
Archdeacon Charlene TaylorEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

The Rev’d Fronie Squibb Ordained Deacon

On December 1st, 2025, The Rev’d Fronie Squibb was ordained a deacon in Christ’s Holy Catholic Church during a ceremony held at the Parish of ...
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white dove graphic on a red background with the text "Send down your holy spirit upon those whom we consecrate in your name" on it
Anglican LifeEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

The Rev’d Pamela Norman Ordained Deacon

On November 30th, 2025, the First Sunday in Advent, Bishop Sam Rose ordained The Rev’d Pamela Norman to the Sacred Order of Deacons at the ...
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Group portrait of clergy and staff members indoors.
Emily RoweEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Archbishop Anne Germond’s Visit to The Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Archbishop Anne Germond, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, recently spent several days in the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador for their annual ...
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St. John the Evangelist Topsail
Louise SmithEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

St. John the Evangelist, Topsail: 1860 – 2025

As we recap our church’s history, Over a century and a half it began. We know our forebears faced many a challenge To arrive where ...
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Four adults and a child, some in costume, stand in front of a red SUV holding a large sign for "St. Luke's Church Trunk or Treat." A large, glowing lightbulb prop is visible on the right.
The Rev'd Jason HaggstromDecember 2025

Trunk or Treat!

The Trunk or Treat event in Port De Grave on October 29th was a massive success, drawing over 300 children in costumes from all across ...
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An audience seated at tables in a dimly lit room, looking towards a stage where a group of performers in kilts and colorful costumes are acting out a nautical scene around a ship's wheel.
Nancy LieffDecember 2025

O Living Word

The Word of God is referred to in the Book of Hebrews (4:12) to be a living force itself, a sacred practice which brings the ...
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Church interior with harvest decorations including vegetables, baskets, and a pitchfork.
Louise SmithDecember 2025

Seeing the Beauty of God’s Work in the Season of Autumn

Conveniently, the twelve months which make up each year are evenly divided into four seasons—winter, spring, summer and autumn. Interestingly and uniquely, each period has ...
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prayer shawl draped over the communion rail at the front of a wooden church
Gloria GreensladeDecember 2025

Foxtrap Prayer Shawls

The shawls shown above were donated by community members and blessed at All Saints’, Foxtrap. Members of our Prayer Chain Ministry can then pass them ...
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