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Ad-LENT-ures: Journey to the Cross

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17 February - 28 March 2021

During the Season of Lent, all members of the Cathedral congregation are encouraged to consider individual or small group study or reflection. The 40 days of Lent are an excellent time to take on a discipline of deeper reflection on the Christian life, growing personally in discipleship as well as helping us grow as a community of Christian faith. (See BAS p. 282 and BCP p. 612)

MONDAYS

  • 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. “Hope for Hard Times”
    Noon-time talks with Bishop Bill Hockin and Friends.
    Find them ONLINE at billhockin.ca 8, 15, 22, 29 March
  • 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. “Choices and Promises”
    Studying lections for the following Sunday. Background reading in advance provided.
    PLEASE NOTE: First session Wednesday 17 February!
    Facilitated by the Dean: in person. Board Room (12 max) and ONLINE
    17, 22 February and 1, 8, 15, 22 March
  • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. “Hide This in Your Heart”
    Memorizing Scripture for Kingdom Impact.
    Book study of the recent offering from Michael Frost and Graham Hill.
    Bishop recommended Lenten reading.
    Facilitated by Cheryl Jacobs: ONLINE via Zoom
    22 February and 1, 8, 15, 22 March

TUESDAYS

  • 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. “Hide This in Your Heart”
    Memorizing Scripture for Kingdom Impact. Book study of the recent offering from Michael Frost and Graham Hill. Bishop recommended Lenten reading.
    Facilitated by Cheryl Jacobs: in-person. Cathedral Hall Lounge (12 max)
    23 February and 2, 9, 16, 23 March
  • 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. “Art & Faith”
    An Ignatian-flavoured contemplative consideration of select works of sacred art.
    Facilitated by Kurt Schmidt: ONLINE via Zoom. See the Cathedral web calendar.
    23 February and 2, 9, 16, 23 March
  • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. “The Wisdom Books”
    Some Old Testament wisdom books (Ecclesiastes, Wisdom, Ecclesiasticus (Sirach)
    Facilitators Canon Tom Smith and Alan Hall: in-person. Cathedral Hall Lounge (12 max)
    23 February and 2, 9, 16, 23 March

WEDNESDAYS

  • 12:10 p.m. “Word on Wednesdays”
    Gospel-based discipleship (a version of group lectio divina).
    Facilitated ONLINE by the dioceses of Fredericton and NS & PEI
    17, 24 Feb. & 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March
  • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. “Monk See, Monk Do”
    Modern and Recent Monastic Movements.
    The third and final series in the 3-year 'course' on monasticism (attendance at either of the prior two NOT a prerequisite!).
    Facilitated by Kurt Schmidt: in-person. Cathedral Hall Lounge (12 max)
    24 February and 3, 10, 17, 24 March

THURSDAYS

  • 5:30-6 p.m. Virtual Taizé Thursdays
    As usual ONLINE via Zoom. See the Cathedral web calendar.
    18, 25 February; 4, 11, 18, 25 March

FRIDAYS

  • 12 NOON “Stations of the Cross”
    An opportunity to introduce and use the Stations as a Friday prayer discipline.
    Facilitated/led by Kurt Schmidt: in-person. Christ Church Cathedral.
    19, 26 February and 5, 12, 19, 26 March

Contact Facilitators and Join

  • Bishop Bill Hockin and Friends <www.billhockin.ca>
  • Geoffrey Hall <dean at christchurchcathedral.com>, (506) 450-7761
  • Cheryl Jacobs <cajacobs84 at gmail.com>, (506) 459-5795
  • Kurt Schmidt <formation at christchurchcathedral.com>, (506) 259-3711
  • Canon Tom Smith and Alan Hall <alanwilliamhall at gmail.com> (506) 443-0196
  • Dioceses of Fredericton and NS & PEI

Local resource on Mothers’ Union website

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Cathedral Mothers' Union member Susan Watson has created a 5 day devotional which acknowledges the struggles of the past months and the hope of God's plan for us. This wonderful resource, available on the worldwide Mothers' Union website, also includes space for you to observe gratitude daily.

Visit Mothers' Union Resources and scroll down to 'CARE - 5 Day Devotional & Gratitude Diary'.

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Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation that has been supporting families worldwide for over 140 years. Started by our founder Mary Sumner in 1876 in her local parish, we have grown into an international charity with over 4 million members in 84 countries.

As a Christian membership charity, we demonstrate our faith in action. This happens as we work towards stopping poverty, stopping inequality and stopping injustice. Our members work at grassroots level around the world. They bring hope and practical support to millions of people every year through parenting, literacy and community development programmes.