Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

five people, four adults and one child, at the front of a church; all but one of the adults is dressed in church vestments of some kind
Nancy LieffEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Growth and Community: Upper Island Cove

By the time this article is read, spring will be flourishing with new life, and the great hope that is the miracle of the resurrection ...
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A group of people at the front of a church, wearing prayer shawls that have been recently blessed
William LeeEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Peter’s

In 2016, it was suggested by one of our younger members (Kim Lawlor) that we should start a prayer shawl ministry. She had done some ...
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group of ladies who organized and took part in the World Day of Prayer in Carbonear NL for 2025
The Rev’d Maxine DroverEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

A Joyful Celebration In Carbonear

On Friday, March 7th, an ecumenical World Day of Prayer service was hosted by women from St. James Church, Carbonear, with participation from St. Patrick’s ...
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a group of young people gather at the front of a church with a priest to see a Christingle
Louise SmithApril 2025

Praising God in Prayer, Work, Play, and Adventure

No sooner had Christmas been disassembled and carefully put to bed for another year than a summary of events for the coming months was prepared ...
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People sitting at tables in a church hall, enjoying Valentine's Day celebrations. A man dressed as a priest in green vestments in standing amongst them.
William LeeApril 2025

Valentine’s Day at St. Peter’s

At St. Peter’s (Upper Gullies), we see Valentine’s Day as a day to celebrate friendships. With that in mind, each year on the Sunday that ...
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a wooden cross on a Bible in the sunshine with a quotation from this article
Bishop Samuel RoseApril 2025

Easter: A Message of Hope and Renewal

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by his death, has destroyed death, and by his rising ...
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a group of people stand below a statue of Jesus on a wall in a church
The Rev’d Randy LockyerEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Christus Rex Finds New Home

On Sunday, November 24th, Christ the King Sunday, a special service was held at St. Philip’s Anglican Parish to unveil the installation of the Christus ...
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photograph of an oder woman, smiling
Louise SmithEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Reflections on the Life of A Dedicated Parishioner, Clementina Jane Smith

On January 9th, 2025, our parish family was saddened by the passing of one of our most prominent parishioners, Clementina Smith. I’d like to take ...
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a man dressed as an Anglican priest holds a handmade cross while the young man who made it looks on. On the right is the priest's wife.
Joan PeddleEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Hunter’s Farewell Gift

This photo was taken at our farewell service for Canon Iliffe Sheppard on October 26th, 2024, in the Parish of the Holy Spirit. Hunter Drodge, ...
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children dressed in costumes for a nativity play at the front of a church
Nancy LieffEastern Newfoundland and Labrador

The Gift of Advent

During the Advent season, the promise of Christ’s birth brings light and warmth. Keeping faith in communal response through the Advent of his birth kept ...
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