On Wednesday of Holy Week, we’ll once again add Tenebrae to the wide selection of worship opportunities made available during perhaps the most solomn week of the Church year. The great three days (Eve of Good Friday or Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Day) are known as “the triduum.” An enormous amount […]
Bishop and Chapter News – March 2019
Bishop and Chapter met on Monday, 18 March 2019 with seven of a usual twelve members present. Minutes of the 11 February meeting were adopted. In the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, the meeting elected the Dean to the chair. The Dean led members in consideration of information about the vocational diaconate as it […]
What is the Anglican Foundation of Canada?
The Anglican Foundation of Canada may be one of the Canadian Anglican church’s best kept secrets. The Foundation supports Canadian Anglican ministry across Canada by way of the generosity of Anglicans both past and present. “‘Us’ and ‘them’ language is difficult to apply to the Anglican Foundation,” says the Diocese of Fredericton‘s representative Clyde Spinney. […]
Mothers’ Union considers disturbing topic
At a recent meeting of Mothers’ Union, the topic of discussion was deeply disturbing but extraordinarily eye opening! Shara Golden, the guest speaker, has been a Mother’s Union member since 1991 and has served on the National Executive. Last year, she was appointed by the World Wide Mothers Union to be one of six women […]
Isabelle Hockin speaks to ACW
About 30 ACW members gathered on February 20th to hear Isabelle Hockin talk about her experiences with learning when and how to let go. Isabelle started with a real life example of when to let go when you don’t really know how by recounting a humorous story of finding Lois Baker in the kitchen with […]
Lenten Study 2019
During the Season of Lent, all members of the Cathedral congregation are encouraged to take part in small group study. If only another time is possible for you, do contact a leader and we’ll do our best, within given restraints, to adjust the schedule. ❒ Charis Group ongoing study – Mondays 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. […]
Kathleen Snow commissioned to MU Board
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).
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 […]
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