Ms. Jane Martinez, Principal of St. Hilda’s Anglican School in Belize, sent us this update. Please keep Ms. Martinez, her son, the high school scholarship students, and all of the elementary students and staff at St. Hilda’s in your prayers. Greetings Friends, I pray that this email finds you well. Our school year started out […]
Mission and Outreach
Items needed for monthly outreach program
The Cathedral’s monthly Monday Outreach Program is looking for specific items to help people in need in our community. Can you donate any of these? * Hand warmers * Toilet paper * Canned meat (e.g. chicken, tuna, etc.) * Winter boots * Long Johns and sweatpants for men Items can be dropped off at the […]
Scholarship student updates
Here are some letters from the current recipients of Cathedral scholarships to attend high school in Belize. Sylvia Trapp (Grade 9) Dear Friends, I am very thankful for the assistance that you have given me at the beginning of the school year. I have achieved a lot this semester. I got some good grades and […]
News from St. Hilda’s Anglican School in Belize
We received this letter from Ms. Jane Martinez, the Principal of St. Hilda’s Anglican School. It’s wonderful to hear about our friends in Belize. Please keep the teachers, students and their families in your prayers. Greetings Kelley, It’s so wonderful to hear from you. We started off the school year with major challenges because I […]
Mutual Benefits of Church-School Partnerships
Jake McGlothin says it’s only logical that the two most important social institutions in our society should work together. He outlines what churches can share with schools as well as how engagement with schools can positively impact a congregation. https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/mutual-benefits-church-school-partnerships/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LI20240110
Supporting children in need through a local school
Dean Geoffrey Hall and Cathedral Treasurer Jamie Yeamans were pleased to visit Montgomery Street School on 15 December to present a donation to help children in need at the school. They were welcomed by Principal David Burrell and several children, who were thankful for the $2000 donation toward the school lunch and winter clothing programs. […]
Christmas Outreach
On Monday, 18 December, the Cathedral Outreach Committee and volunteers from New Maryland United Church welcomed people in need to Memorial Hall for a pre-Christmas edition of Monday Outreach (usually held on the last Monday of each month). 64 guests received goodie bags, fruit, candy, socks and groceries. Guests also received a Christmas card with […]
Lend your support to a school lunch and winter clothing program
We’ve raised almost $1500, so far, towards a local school lunch and winter clothing program through our Giving Tuesday initiative! Donations are still accepted online and through offering envelopes, with tax receipts provided. Thanks for your support! Can we count on your support for our ‘Giving Tuesday’ campaign this year? We have committed to continue […]
Deacon Competencies
Potential deacons and priests in the Diocese of Fredericton both enter into a discernment process that helps to clarify if they are being called to ordained ministry. Discernment leading to the diaconate Discernment leading to priesthood While the roles of deacons and priests are different, the qualities required for ordination are similar. The Diocese seeks […]
2023 Christmas Angels waiting to be adopted
All of the angels have been chosen. Thank you! Please drop off your gift by November 26th. Fifty paper angels from Greener Village (the food bank) are waiting to be chosen from a little tree with white lights in the cathedral. Each requests a specific Christmas gift or stocking stuffers for a needy boy or […]
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