Friday Night Lights, a program for young adults (18-30) is held every other Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gather together in the Cathedral to enjoy fellowship, prayer, pizza and games. Presented by the Diocese of Fredericton as part of the new Young Adult Formation ministry. Visit our calendar for dates.
Door Persons are key figures in supporting the children who gather in community for Godly Play.
On Saturday, 14 October, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral is hosting a Godly Play Door Person training session. This 5-hour workshop offers a unique way to encourage and support volunteers helping with children’s programs. Leadership will be provided by experienced Godly Play trainers: Archdeacon Cathy Laskey and Anne Pirie.
We will explore the principles and practices of Godly Play, and deepen and expand an experience of Godly Play, particularly the role of Door Person. Participants may be part of a Godly Play program already, and/or have an interest in such leadership with children.
During the day participants will
The training workshop is an offering of the Godly Play Maritime Co-ordinating Circle
Participant cost: $35; bring your own lunch.
Register at GodlyPlayMaritimes.com.
The Diocese of Fredericton is expanding the Special Ministries supported by the Synod.
The position of Director of Young Adult Formation has recently been created, recognizing a need for support for teens and young adults in their faith journeys. Kurt Schmidt has been selected to fill this part-time role, providing leadership and pastoral care, with a particular focus on the university campuses. The position will include fostering the spiritual life of a diverse student community in fresh and innovative ways, and work closely with our Camping Ministries to coordinate areas of practical support and formation.
Kurt will also continue with his part-time position as the Cathedral Director of Christian Formation.
"I'm keen and eager to dive into my work right away to support the young adults in our diocese," he said. "I'll be aiming to provide innovative leadership and pastoral care, especially to the young people involved with our camping ministries and on our province's university/post-secondary campuses."
Kurt considers himself an educator at heart and has spent the last 20 years working as a teacher in diverse contexts and at various levels. Kurt’s own spiritual journey includes formative periods among his Jesuit teachers and mentors in high school, with monastic friends during university, alongside members of L’Arche communities in both Canada and the United States, and with various teachers of Celtic Christianity.
Learn more about Kurt on the Cathedral website and the Diocesan website.
Archbishop Claude Miller died on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 after a brief period of illness.
The funeral was on Monday, 03 July at 11:00 a.m. in Christ Church Cathedral with a reception following.
Visitation was held the previous day, Sunday, 02 July 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Cathedral followed by a vigil until 8:45 a.m. Monday with both clergy and lay participating.
Obituary of the Most Rev'd Claude W. Miller, 1944 - 2023
Order of Service on 03 July 2023
Archbishop David Edwards' reflections about his time with Archbishop Miller
Read an article about the funeral, written by NB Anglican Editor Gisele McKnight: Archbishop Claude Miller laid to rest
"Christ Church Cathedral was the venue for a service of Installation and Collation June 11 as Leo Martin and Paul Ranson were collated as territorial archdeacons of Saint John and Fredericton respectively; and Kevin Borthwick and Chris Hayes were installed as canons of the Cathedral. Dean Geoffrey Hall and Archbishop David Edwards presided. The Rev. Jasmine Chandra preached."
Click here to read the article by NB Anglican Editor Gisele McKnight.
"The annual rally day of the Mothers’ Union was held April 29 at Christ Church Cathedral with 50 members in attendance. The day began with a service of Holy Eucharist with several members reading scripture. Dean Geoffrey Hall and Archbishop David Edwards presided. The bishop preached, telling those gathered that the role of a Christian is to reflect the image of God in the world. ..."
Click here to read the article by NB Anglican Editor Gisele McKnight.
"Christ Church Cathedral was filled with people there to witness the ordination to the priesthood of Nicholas Saulnier, on April 30. Archbishop David Edwards presided, with assistance from Dean Geoffrey Hall and Bishop Nigel Shaw."
Click here to read the article by NB Anglican Editor Gisele McKnight, see photos and learn more about the ordination and Nicholas' unusual career path.
Nicholas and his fiancée Melissa will be married in the Cathedral in June. We wish them all the best!
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.
The March and April editions of the New Brunswick Anglican newspaper contained many stories of times when members of the Diocese felt blessed. You will see some familiar Cathedral faces in these pages!
Click to read 'Blessings' stories from March 2023 and April 2023.
You can also view previous editions of the NB Anglican. The paper is distributed in print form with the Anglican Journal, our national newspaper. The New Brunswick Anglican is a member of the Anglican Editors Association which represents the common concerns of the Anglican Journal and diocesan papers throughout the Anglican Church of Canada.
The mission of the New Brunswick Anglican is to serve Jesus Christ and His Church by reflecting, in print, the spiritual life of the Diocese of Fredericton. It has a ministry of communication and teaching which provides a forum for cultural, theological and societal voices.
Mothers' Union is an international Christian membership charity of 4 million members living in over 80 countries, who share one heartfelt vision — to bring about a world where God's love is shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships. Members actively pursue this vision through community programs, advocacy campaigns and a committed prayer life.
Mothering Sunday, not to be confused with Canadian Mother's Day, is celebrated in Anglican Churches on the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Learn more about Mothering Sunday, and get the recipe for Simnel Cake, a traditional Mothering Sunday treat!