Happy New Year! — The new Church year is upon us!

 Why not add something to your devotional life to mark a fresh start?

Choose from the following list of diverse opportunities on the Advent weekdays to deepen your prayer and/or study and/or worship.  You are encouraged and invited to add at least one new Advent-ure to your schedule this year!

*** Events begin after the first Sunday of Advent (27 November, 2022) ***

MONDAYS

• So What About the Bible (Anyway)? Reflective study on the nature and purpose(s) of the biblical scriptures. Led by Cheryl Jacobs. In-person and livestreamed (hybrid), 2:00-3:00 p.m. from the Boardroom of Cathedral Memorial Hall.
  * Please reserve your ‘seat’ with Cheryl or Kurt.

TUESDAYS

• Art & Faith: Short, guided weekly meditation on a work of art related to the prior Sunday’s Gospel and in the tradition of Ignatian (imaginative) contemplation.  5:30-6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
  * Link through the Cathedral Calendar or from Kurt.

WEDNESDAYS

• December—Month of Miracles: Advent 2022 Talks with retired Bishop Bill Hockin and musical guests.
  7 December - “A Friend Who Changes Everything”
  14 December - “Miracles on the Margin”
  * 12:15-1:00 p.m., Christ Church (Parish) Church

THURSDAYS

• Virtual Taizé worship: A simple and contemplative half hour of scripture, prayer, and song. 5:30pm start.
  1 and 15 December on Zoom
  8 and 22 December in-person and livestreamed from Christ Church Cathedral
  * Link through the Cathedral Calendar or from Kurt.

FRIDAYS

• Adoratio: A simple and contemplative, Celtic-flavoured half hour of scripture, prayer(s) and quiet in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. 5:30 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral Side (Lady) Chapel.
  * Just drop in!

DAILY / ONGOING

• Divine Office: Regular (and brief) daily prayer, each weekday in the Cathedral. Morning Prayer at 8:45 a.m., Evening Prayer at 4:45 p.m.
  * Just drop in!
• Divine Comedy: Reflective study of Dante’s poetic masterpiece. Led by Alan Hall. Thursday evenings, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Cathedral Memorial Hall Lounge.
  * Just drop in!
• Holy Eucharist: Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m. in the Cathedral.

Questions or expressions of interest can be communicated to Cathedral Director of Christian Formation, Kurt Schmidt by email <formation at christchurchcathedral.com> or by phone/text to (506) 259-3711. Thank you, and Advent Blessings!

Advent candles are available from Mothers’ Union after 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship on November 20 and 27. The cost is $20 for a set of five candles and the booklet 'Celebrating Advent at Home.’ Candle sets can also be ordered by contacting Susan Watson <bagel.watson at hotmail.com>.