Overview Reading scripture and liturgy in public is an honour that deserves our time and attention as it provides an opportunity for people to hear God’s word. Learning how to connect with those who are listening by speaking clearly and audibly helps people understand and make sense of what you are saying. Objectives On completion […]
September2017
Draw the circle wider: Hundreds to attend vergers’ conference
In a few weeks cathedral verger Hank Williams will fly to Atlanta to join the largest gathering ever assembled of vergers from the United States, Canada and throughout the world. “People think vergers wear robes and process slowly around the nave, and that’s the extent of it,” Hank says with a smile. As a verger […]
Bishop and Chapter News – Sept 2017
Bishop and Chapter met on Monday, 18 September 2017 with seven of ten members present. Minutes of 12 June 2017 were adopted. S. Dibblee was acting recording secretary. Director of Christian Formation Kurt Schmidt attended as an invited guest and lead the Chapter in a brief exercise focusing on the Gospel of the previous Sunday […]
Season of Creation Taizé Prayer with the Archbishop of Canterbury
During the Season of Creation, Christians are called to pray and act as one. Please join us for this special time of song and reflection as we come together for our common home. We will participate in reflections by: Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby Other Christian and environmental leaders We will also […]
ALPHA begins 27 September 2017
Join us for an intergenerational ALPHA which began with an introduction on 27 September 2017 at the Cathedral Memorial Hall, 168 Church Street, 6:00 pm. Dinner is included! If you missed the first session, contact Cheryl Jacobs or (506) 459-5795 or by email cajacobs84 at gmail.com REGISTER NOW HERE Do you want to explore the […]
Especially for the churched
An excellent repost from cardus.ca. A must-read. Choosing Church Some of us remember Enid Strict, the infamous and wildly popular “church lady” played by Dana Carvey on Saturday Night Live. Enid was a caricature of the busybody finger-shaking moralist no one would want to share a pew with.
Music Monthly – September 2017
September 3 2017 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) Missa Secunda – Hassler Rejoice in the Lord alway – Anon. 16th century Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26, 45b 645, 327, 431, 49, 330 Sonata No. 1 in F (1st movement) – Mendelssohn September 10 2017 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist […]
“Lord, show me the real Boston” Mission 2017
Christ Church Cathedral offered financial support to the mission to Boston in the spring of 2017. These are some of the reflections of the participants. When Kyle McGraw signed up for a mission trip to Boston in May, he never dreamed it would get so personal. But on the last day before leaving Boston, he […]
Cathedral Faces – Sandra and Harry Palmer
When entering the living spaces of Cathedral faces Sandra and Harry Palmer, its impossible not to immediately notice the beautiful and well-kept gardens surrounding their home. Clearly, gardening is a passion. They have many. They are a couple who have discerned a call to keep us on track with volunteering for readings and serving in […]
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