Ministry


Donations sought for university Pause Tables



Donations sought for university Pause Tables

The Pause Table initiative has become one that is welcomed by university students during exam week. Campus ministries at UNB and STU are once again collaborating with faith communities to host the tables during upcoming exams. Volunteers will provide free food, beverages, a listening ear, and conversation, and handwritten personalized notes to give students a […]

Mothering Sunday 2024



Mothering Sunday 2024

Mothering Sunday, not to be confused with Canadian Mother’s Day, is celebrated in Anglican Churches on the fourth Sunday in Lent; and dates to the custom in England when domestic servants in the grand houses of the landed gentry were permitted to go home to visit their home church and mother. Often the housekeeper or […]

Young organ scholar has made an impact in a short time



Young organ scholar has made an impact in a short time

His first service as organist was Oct. 21, 2021. Since then he’s been taking weekly lessons from Thomas Gonder, Christ Church Cathedral’s organist. “He’s a phenomenal organist,” said Christian of Thomas. “He knows what he’s doing. He’s played all over Canada. He’s shown me techniques I never knew.” Originally posted at the Diocese of Fredericton […]

News from Belize



News from Belize

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 […]

Scholarship student updates



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 […]

Holy Joes gathering



Holy Joes gathering

The motto of the Guild of St. Joseph is “Serving God and Church with heart and hands.” The focus is the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Cathedral, the Green, and Memorial Hall. Once again, the Guild (affectionately known as the “Holy Joes”) held a Christmas Reception with invited guests. This year’s was […]

Mutual Benefits of Church-School Partnerships



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