Getting to know each other at a newcomer event

Posted on May 18, 2023June 12, 2023

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 Hall for the event. We had over 30 people in attendance; many congregational members that are part of various Cathedral Groups were present, but also a number of "new" faces to our worship. We were able to formally welcome people that call Christ Church Cathedral their spiritual home after moving to Fredericton within the last few years. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that many newcomers were active in other parishes prior to moving to Fredericton and bring their expertise, experiences and ideas with them.

Many in attendance also noted that this event was an excellent venue for members of the various groups within the congregation to talk to one another, learn more about each other's involvement and getting to know each other.

And yes, the desserts were amazing.

- Andreas Decken, Welcoming and Hospitality Chair

Mothers’ Union rally draws 50 members

Posted on May 18, 2023June 1, 2023

Thy Kingdom Come 2023 – A guide for 11 days of prayer

Posted on May 18, 2023June 1, 2023

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 Guide for Eleven Days of Prayer

Join the global wave of prayer calling all Christians to pray between Ascension and Pentecost for more people to come to know the love and peace of Jesus Christ. We hope that you choose to participate in this global prayer movement. This year, a special emphasis is suggested as we pray for youth and young families.

Christ Church Cathedral will participate from 18-28 May 2023, with group and individual prayer initiatives. View the Guide for Eleven Days of Prayer for information about events, resources for all ages, and readings to help you focus. Printed copies are available at the Cathedral and Hall. Resources such as a Prayer Journal and Novena are also available to download for free on the Thy Kingdom Come website.

Thy Kingdom Come begins with Ascension and ends with Pentecost. Celebrate the Ascension of the Lord on Thursday 18, May at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral. Celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, 28 May at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the Cathedral, and 4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong.

In the days between Ascension and Pentecost, it has been the habit of many Christians, for centuries, to make the focus of our prayers the same as those first believers. Christ’s last instruction to His disciples on the day of his Ascension is to ‘wait for the gift my Father promised’ (Acts 1:4).

Join us on weekdays during Thy Kingdom Come for a local discussion (45 min) about the series of reflections by the Very Rev’d Bob Key on 1 John. We begin at 5:15 p.m. Friday 19 May in the Memorial Hall boardroom or via Video Conference (see our calendar).

Commit to attending the Daily Office in the morning (8:45 a.m.) and the evening (4:45 p.m.) in the Cathedral. Join us for this prayer Tuesday - Friday during Thy Kingdom Come (due to the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 22). It takes about 15 minutes.

Choral Evensong celebrating the Coronation

Posted on May 11, 2023May 18, 2023

Newcomer Dessert Event – 10 May

Posted on May 5, 2023May 11, 2023

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 discover the many opportunities to participate, experience, share, or join. We'll introduce you to the wonderful work(s) undertaken by so many of our Cathedral members, and we'll find a way to match your gifts and abilities with one or more of the programs, groups or activities in our Church family. We'll even invent such a way if we have to!

All are welcome, including and especially any newcomers -- those who've joined within the last year or so -- and newcomers at heart!

Nicholas Saulnier ordained to the priesthood

Posted on May 4, 2023May 19, 2023

Seeking shoes for outreach program

Posted on May 2, 2023June 12, 2023

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 - 10:00 a.m. in the lobby and Formation Room of Cathedral Memorial Hall.

Guests in need receive: a few city transit tickets or a $10 gift card for a supermarket; a goodie bag with fresh fruit, homemade baked goods, cheese, a drink box or bottled water; and a wrapped sandwich. They may choose from a selection of non-perishable grocery items as well as browse tables stacked with used clothing, toiletries and small housewares. Each month, approximately 50 people attend.

This program is made possible thanks to volunteers and contributors from the Cathedral and other local churches.

Learn more about various outreach initiatives at Christ Church Cathedral.

Local musicians featured in Cathedral concerts

Posted on May 2, 2023May 18, 2023

Known for its wonderful acoustics, Christ Church Cathedral is considered an excellent venue for musical performances. We are pleased to be the host venue for concerts featuring local musicians this spring.

12 May, 2023 -- The High Tide Winds will perform a classical music concert on Friday, 12 May at 7:30 pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Performers are Julie Grant on flute, Margaret Isaacs on clarinet, Charlie MacKinnon on French horn, Fran Robinson on oboe and Catherine MacDonald on piano. The group will perform pieces from Carl Reinecke, Heinrich Herzogenberg, Malcolm Arnold, Paul DeWailly and Gabriel Faure. Admission is by donation. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Phone Fran Robinson at (506) 461-5817 if you have any questions.

27 May, 2023 -- Fredericton's Bel Canto Singers and the Sussex Choral Society are joining forces to present Gabriel Fauré's iconic Requiem and other works in Christ Church Cathedral. Fauré’s Requiem mass, well-known as a comforting and tender vision of the afterlife, will include soloists and chamber musicians, along with the Cathedral’s historic Casavant pipe organ. The choirs will also present a number of contemporary pieces, some jointly and some individually. Artistic Director: Christopher Lane. Accompanists: Thomas Gonder and Betty Weatherby. Saturday, 27 May, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 general admission, $10 students. Available online, at the door, or from choir members. Visit the Bel Canto Singers website for details.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Cathedral to enjoy these musical events!

The Cathedral Summer Music Series will return in 2023 with concerts at noon each Friday throughout the summer. Stay tuned for an announcement about the lineup.

Keith Joyce – My Journey Here

Posted on April 28, 2023May 5, 2023

This article about the former Dean of Fredericton (1999-2014), Rev. Keith Joyce, was recently published in the NB Anglican.

By all accounts, the Rev. Keith Joyce’s childhood was one of adventure, culture and world travel. The youngest child of missionaries, his young life included a myriad of moves, schools, languages, Atlantic crossings, provinces and new countries.

Keith was born shortly after his parents were forced to leave China in 1951, where they’d spent 25 years...

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Read the full article, written by Gisele McKnight and published in the January 2023 edition of the NB Anglican.

Celebrating Easter with Ukrainian traditions

Posted on April 21, 2023May 18, 2023

On Saturday. April 15, the Ukrainian Community of Fredericton gathered at Christ Church Cathedral to celebrate Easter.

A priest travelled from Moncton to hold worship for over 100 attendees of all ages. Many wore traditional Ukrainian clothing and brought baskets for a special tradition - the Easter food basket blessing. They were thrilled to be able to worship in their own language, for the first ever Easter service of its kind in Fredericton.

Archbishop David Edwards, Bishop of Fredericton, gave permission for the Greek Catholic service to be held in the Cathedral. In that tradition, Easter was celebrated on Sunday, April 16 this year, so Ukrainians in Fredericton celebrated the Saturday evening before.

Oksana Tesla, volunteer with the Ukrainian Community of Fredericton, coordinated with the Cathedral. She shared,

"Everything went flawlessly and fabulously! We were singing acapella and the acoustics made the Cathedral sing along. Many community members mentioned to me that they were feeling this bright warm light inside during the service. Thank you so much for opening your doors for our community and we really appreciate your support."

Thanks to Cathedral members Hank Williams and Kurt Schmidt for facilitating the event.

Through the Facebook page of the Ukrainian Community of Fredericton, the group commented, "We are so happy to have such an amazing supportive community here in Fredericton. And the opportunity to celebrate at such an incredible place - the Christ Church Cathedral - is a blessing! ... We cannot thank you enough for such generosity! We felt like we are home at the Cathedral!"

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