In this year of unprecedented wildfires from coast to coast, including those currently forcing evacuations in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia, the Prinate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has established a fund specifically for in-Canada emergency response. The frequency and severity of natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes and floods is increasing, affecting […]
Ministry
Episcopal Church of Roatan / Nelson and Kara Ministry (June 2023 update)
The Reverends Nelson and Kara Mejia are SAMS Canada (South American Mission Society) missionaries and priests in the Diocese of Honduras. Kara Mejia is the daughter of retired New Brunswick priest Gordon Thompson and his wife, Bell. The Cathedral Missions Committee supports their Ministry in Roatan, Honduras with yearly donations. By the Revs. Nelson and […]
Good news from a Belizean scholarship recipient
This message of good news was sent to Beverly Morell, former Belize Mission team leader. It is from Amieka Myers, a Belizean student that the Cathedral congregation supported with a high school scholarship, and continued supporting her with tuition for an associate’s degree at the University of Belize, from which she graduated in 2018. Since […]
Belize fundraiser supports three scholarships
The Belize Mission Committee is thrilled with the outcome of a yard sale raising funds for high school scholarships in Belize. Between item sales and envelope donations, approximately $3000 has been raised so far – enough for three scholarships! Currently, we provide scholarships for four students who would not able to attend high school without […]
Prayer Network seeks volunteers
Did you know that you can request immediate, confidential prayer for any matter? The Cathedral Prayer Network is a committee of caring individuals who pray for others. It is different from the public prayer list printed in the Sunday bulletin. Confidentiality of prayer requests is at the core of the group’s work. The Prayer Network […]
Decluttering for a cause
Cleaning up around the house? We can help! Donate your good condition, previously loved items and we’ll sell them at our upcoming indoor yard sale. All proceeds will go towards high school tuition for Belize scholarship students. We’re looking for household items, decor, toys, games, books, etc. No clothing or furniture please. We’ll also accept […]
Farewell to outreach volunteer and unsung hero Sandy Robb
Sandy Robb was a survivor. Most people would have crumpled helplessly under the weight of the obstacles she faced. She was an unwed teenage mother, an alcoholic, a precariously employed cook, homeless more than once, beset by chronic illnesses, in and out of the hospital. Yet, by the time she died in her sleep recently, […]
Spring updates from St. Hilda’s School in Belize
We continually pray for our friends in Belize – the students and teachers at St. Hilda’s Anglican School, as well as the scholarship students who have moved on to High School. In May, Ms. Jane Ramirez, Principal at St. Hilda’s, sent us this update to Cathedral Belize committee member Rebecca Butler. Greetings Rebecca, I pray […]
Jubilee Tea and a Jubilee Tree
The Cathedral branch of the Mothers’ Union hosted a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tea in June of 2022 and although it was not a fundraising event, we did however, receive donations. After covering our expenses, we decided we wanted to use the balance of the funds to commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee in a lasting way. The […]
Getting to know each other at a newcomer event
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 […]
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