The month of June has long been known for its brides and it’s coming right up! Why, we wondered, were “June brides” so popular? Well, it turns out that the tradition of “June Brides” dates back to Roman times when Juno and her husband Jupiter were celebrated on the first day of June. Juno was […]
May2023
NOVENA – Thy Kingdom Come 2023
Join us at 5:15 p.m. on weekdays during Thy Kingdom Come. Two options to participate: 1) In person in the boardroom, second floor of Cathedral Memorial Hall 2) Online via video conference. Check the Cathedral web calendar event to connect. Download or view the NOVENA reflections. The word novena is taken from “novem,” the Latin […]
Bishop and Chapter News – May 2023
Bishop and Chapter met on 15 May 2023 with 11 of 13 members present (11 0f 13). A printed version of preaching for the Fifth Sunday of Easter was circulated. (Audio here) Conversation re post-resurrection Sunday themes, contrasting planning from business and a spiritual perspective. Minutes of the meeting on 20 March 2023 were adopted. […]
Getting to know each other at a newcomer event
On May 10, we hosted a Newcomer Dessert Event at Cathedral Hall. The evening was organized by the Mother’s Union, Kurt Schmidt (Director of Christian Formation), and Andreas Decken (Chair of Welcoming and Hospitality). Kurt and Andreas are extremely grateful to the Mothers’ Union for doing an excellent job providing treats and setting up the […]
Mothers’ Union rally draws 50 members
“The annual rally day of the Mothers’ Union was held April 29 at Christ Church Cathedral with 50 members in attendance. The day began with a service of Holy Eucharist with several members reading scripture. Dean Geoffrey Hall and Archbishop David Edwards presided. The bishop preached, telling those gathered that the role of a Christian […]
Thy Kingdom Come 2023 – A guide for 11 days of prayer
Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer. Download the […]
Choral Evensong celebrating the Coronation
Join us for Choral Evensong on Sunday, May 14 to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Worship will begin in the Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. with Dean Geoffrey Hall presiding and Archbishop David Edwards preaching. Music will be provided by the Cathedral Choir and Organist Thomas Gonder. All are welcome and invited […]
Newcomer Dessert Event – 10 May
Are you relatively new to the Cathedral family — or “new at heart”?! If so, you are cordially invited to a welcome, dessert and information-sharing event on Wednesday, 10 May in Cathedral Memorial Hall, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Come along to hear about the various ministries supported by individuals and groups from the Cathedral, and […]
Nicholas Saulnier ordained to the priesthood
“Christ Church Cathedral was filled with people there to witness the ordination to the priesthood of Nicholas Saulnier, on April 30. Archbishop David Edwards presided, with assistance from Dean Geoffrey Hall and Bishop Nigel Shaw.” Click here to read the article by NB Anglican Editor Gisele McKnight, see photos and learn more about the ordination […]
Seeking shoes for outreach program
The Cathedral Outreach Committee is requesting gently used running shoes for men or women. These will be offered to people in need who visit our monthly Outreach program. Donations can be delivered to the Cathedral Office, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Outreach program occurs on the last Monday of each month, from 8:30 […]
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