Mothers’ Union: One of Anglican Communion’s greatest gifts to worldwide Church – Abp Welby The Archbishop of Canterbury, has praised the “unique and extraordinary” work of the Mothers’ Union, as he commissioned the international Anglican mission agency’s new Worldwide President, Sheran Harper, during a service in London’s Southwark Cathedral last night (Tuesday).
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Music Monthly – March 2019
Sunday 3 March 2019 – Last Sunday after the Epiphany 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) Cantate Domino – Pitoni Missa Secunda – Hassler Psalm 99 169(239), 521, 624, 619, 457 There shall a star from Jacob come forth – Mendelssohn Fantasia and Fugue in G minor BWV 542 – Bach 4.00: Choral Evensong (BCP) Drinkell Responses […]
Move over Harrod’s: February Medley Tea
I recently had the pleasure of helping to serve at the “Medley Tea” which takes place once a month on the first Thursday of every month in the Cathedral. For a few short hours, it was like being transported back to an afternoon spent in Harrod’s of London Tea Room. Tables were set with crisp […]
Paper Bag Singers
“Individually, we can’t carry a tune in a paper bag. Together, we sound GREAT!” Been told you can’t sing, think you can’t sing? Nonsense! Anyone can sing. Choirs and singing groups for people who don’t have “a golden voice” have been springing up all across the UK and Canada. And now here in Fredericton, we […]
When a congregational meeting is not … Annual 2019
It’s no secret that most people don’t get too excited about Annual Meetings. They can be long and they can be tedious and they can even be boring. But they shouldn’t be! The Annual Congregational Meeting is a once a year chance to hear about what has been accomplished in the past year and the […]
2019 Annual Report of the Dean of Fredericton
Introduction Drummer and founder of the Spanish band Mägo de Oz (Wizard of Oz) 1 has been quoted on the meaning behind the name chosen for the Celtic metal band he formed in 1989. “Life is like a yellow brick road along which we travel with others as we search for our dreams.” Cathedral life […]
Bishop and Chapter News – February 2019
Bishop and Chapter met on Monday, 11 February 2019 with twelve members present. Minutes of the 21 January were adopted. An article, “Joyful Stewardship” by Linda Buskirk (Episcopal Church Foundation) was discussed. The Chapter agreed on the value of developing a stewardship statement to help guide a culture of joyful stewardship in the future Business […]
Dessert and Games Night for Belize, February 17th
On February 17, the Dessert and Games Night (all ages) will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cathedral Memorial Hall, 168 Church Street. Drop in and stay as long as you like. Games will include: a kid-friendly area that will rotate games every 15 minutes (Charades, Pictionary, musical chairs, and cribbage) […]
Do I Have to Kneel? – info about Anglican customs
Approximately 30 people gathered at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, January 27th to hear the answer to the question “Do I Have to Kneel?” The afternoon session, which was something of an Anglican primer, included presentations by Hank Williams, Cheryl Jacobs and Dean Geoffrey Hall and was hosted by the Christian Formation committee. The first […]
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