January2022


Return to Level 2 – 28 January, 2022



Return to Level 2 – 28 January, 2022

On Friday, January 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m., the Province of New Brunswick returns to Level 2 of the COVID-19 Winter Plan, with precautions to reduce the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. We continue to be watchful and will implement and communicate changes as needed. *** Please note that worship on Sunday, 30 […]

St. Hilda’s Year in Review



St. Hilda’s Year in Review

Ms. Jane Martinez, Principal of St. Hilda’s Anglican School in Belize, recently sent us a ‘Year In Review’ document with photos that show an overview of activities at the school in 2021. Throughout the pandemic, education has been a combination of in-person and online learning, depending on the COVID infection rates at different times of […]

Phone Ministry – 26 January 2022



PHONE MINISTRY: 12 Things to Attend To in Phone Visits So many of our parishioners and community members are suffering with isolation and loneliness right now. Making caring calls can make all the difference and brighten someone’s day! Held Wednesday, 26 January at 7 p.m., the session offered insights on some best practices related to […]

Bishop and Chapter News – January 2022



Bishop and Chapter News – January 2022

Bishop and Chapter met 17 January 2022 by video conference with 11 of 13 members present. Considerations of an article entitled “Reimagining Church Buildings” – Dave Harder (Lewis Centre for Church Leadership) prompted discussion on what is necessary to see church buildings as assets instead of liabilities. What is the old narrative? How do we […]

Encouragement During Trying Times



Encouragement During Trying Times

Our Parish Nurse, Sarah Ecker, offers encouragement and suggestions for wellbeing. In the cold of January during another round of single household bubbles and reduced contact with family, friends, and community, I just want to send a note of encouragement. You are not alone. Part of maintaining wholistic health is found in taking care of […]

Level 3 Pandemic Protections



Level 3 Pandemic Protections

On Friday, January 14 at 11:59 p.m., the Province of New Brunswick enters Level 3 of the COVID-19 Winter Plan, in order to reduce the rapidly rising number of cases of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. New pandemic restrictions are not welcome news for any of us as we avoid in-person worship and meetings. However, […]

Christmas in Germany



Christmas in Germany

The Cathedral Communications Committee has invited members of the congregation to share their Christmas memories. Below is a story from Andreas Decken. I grew up in Germany, near the border with the Netherlands. The Christmas season started on December 6th. In neighbouring Holland, the 6th is similar to Dec 25th in Canada, when gifts are […]