Bishop and Chapter News – January 2023



Bishop and Chapter News – January 2023

Bishop and Chapter met 0n 16 January 2023 by video conference 11 of 13 members present. Members were asked to read in advance “5 Ideas for Managing Your Church Budget in the New ‘Normal’” by Ken Sloane (Discipleship Ministries – United Methodist Church). The “ideas” included: quarterly planning, approaches to past comparisons, recognizing “inflation dollars,” […]

2022 Christmas Pastoral



2022 Christmas Pastoral

Advent 2022 Fredericton NB Read or download in PDF Dear Friends, Once the lights are connected and the musical favourites begin to play, many again will get that warm holiday feeling and snuggle in for yet another Christmas. Memories of Christmas past may help to enhance those positive vibes while for others, there’s much well […]

Bishop and Chapter News – December 2022



Bishop and Chapter News – December 2022

Bishop and Chapter met 12 December 2022 in person and with video conference participation, 7 of 13 members present. A short discussion on an article entitled “One Invitation Away from Returning” by Rebekah Simon-Peter (LeadingIdeas – Lewis Center for Christian Leadership). One premise included is similar to that of the “Back to Church”/ Season of […]

Bishop and Chapter News – November 2022



Bishop and Chapter News – November 2022

Bishop and Chapter met 21 November 2022 in person and with video conference participation, 9 of 13 members present. The Dean led some discussion about governance structure referring specifically to the board model now in place for Bishop and Chapter since 2015. The goal is that all Cathedral ministries fall under one of eight Chapter […]

Greetings from Caledonia



Greetings from Caledonia

The Dean of the Diocese of Caledonia sent greetings for the week of 16 October 2022 on behalf of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Prince Rupert. View the card. Dear Mr. Dean, Greetings and peace to you, your family and your congregation, and continual blessings on the ministries you all undertake at Christ Church Cathedral. I am […]

Building on the Past to Sustain the Future



Building on the Past to Sustain the Future

From Sonya at Heritage Standing … Read the CAHP Green Paper “Building on the Past to Sustain the Future: Recommendations and observations from the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Workroom series (2021) on building reuse for climate action.” It is a great advocacy and communication tool that provides clear information on why old buildings are necessary […]

2022 Thanksgiving Pastoral Letter



2022 Thanksgiving Pastoral Letter

Download or view the PDF Dear Friends, Thanksgiving 2022 This time of year offers a particularly noticeable display of the handiwork of God. As leaves turn brilliant, even as lush greens turn to earth tones, we’re reminded that we’ve come to another end of the growing season and that it’s time to capture as much […]

2022 Fall Financial Update



2022 Fall Financial Update

The following is an update of Cathedral financial information as of 31 August 2022. A brief presentation was offered on Sunday, 02 October to congregations at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. If you have questions, feel free to contact a member of Bishop and Chapter or get in touch through the Cathedral Office. […]