October2018


Practical Stewardship – Financial Transparency



Practical Stewardship – Financial Transparency

Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices – Vestry Papers – Practical Stewardship – Financial Transparency Transparency is a “buzzword” in many situations. It means many things to many people, but generally elicits a positive response in most minds – transparency is a good thing. When applied to the church as a whole and to a local […]

Workshop delves into future of diocesan, Cathedral buildings



Workshop delves into future of diocesan, Cathedral buildings

Workshop delves into future of diocesan, Cathedral buildings About 40 people gathered on Oct. 18 for an investigative tour and thinking session as part of the National Trust’s annual conference, held in Fredericton this year.The National Trust is a registered charity established in 1973 by the Government of Canada, dedicated to promoting the conservation,…

Money — What’s it to you?



Money — What’s it to you?

Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices – Vestry Papers – Church Finances for Uncertain Times – Money – What’s It To You? Are you emotional about your money? A lot of people are. Think of what happens to your body when that unexpected large bill – or an unexpected windfall – comes your way. Think of […]

Let’s talk religion and politics



Let’s talk religion and politics

Let’s talk about religion and politics! Mission & Outreach Team and UNB present lectures on religion in the public squareAbout 35 people came out on Oct. 10 for a noon-hour talk called Having Faith in Citizenship: The Place of Religion in the Public Square.It was held at Christ Church (Parish) Church, organized by the Mission […]

Music Monthly – October 2018



Music Monthly – October 2018

October 7 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost – Harvest Thanksgiving 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) This is the day – Anon. 16th century Missa Secunda – Hassler Psalm 126 Jubilate Deo – Britten 262, 398, 258, 37, 399 Carillon de Longpont – Vierne October 14 -Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP) Almighty God, which […]

Opportunity Knocks – National Trust Conference 2018



Opportunity Knocks – National Trust Conference 2018

The National Trust for Canada “helps Canadians save places that matter.” The annual National Trust conference is Canada’s largest heritage learning and networking event. Held in a different part of Canada every year, this national conference brings together a wide-range of people keeping Canada’s heritage alive: from grassroots advocates, professionals and planners, to elected officials, […]

2018 Thanksgiving Pastoral Letter



2018 Thanksgiving Pastoral Letter

Thanksgiving 2018 Dear Friends, Harvest Thanksgiving presents us with the opportunity to give thanks especially for the fruits of the earth in seasonal abundance now. In our society, the work of agriculture and the production of food has generally been delegated to those with specific gift and talent for such things. Some of us have […]

Who taught you about thanksgiving?



Who taught you about thanksgiving?

Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices – Vestry Papers – Practical Stewardship – Because God Always Gives How would I answer the question, why do I give to the church? There are plenty of references in the Bible about the generosity of our God. James 1:17 and Psalm 145, especially verses 13c-18, come readily to mind.

Why we have changed our name – Smythe Street Church



Why we have changed our name – Smythe Street Church

Why We Have Changed Our Name In 1981, our congregation called First Pentecostal Church, located on Argyle Street, built the church building where we now are on 913 Smythe Street. It was through a huge step of faith and the great sacrifice of faithful people that our present church building was dedicated on May 29 […]