Condolences from Fredericton

Posted on July 15, 2016August 21, 2016 by bmcknight

Paul, the Missions Committee is quite simply speechless upon learning of the tragedy that has unfolded in recent days at the school. We are so very sorry for the senseless loss of your employees under such brutal circumstances.

We are heartbroken by news reports indicating that other employees at the school might have been involved. If the reportage is true, it compounds a very difficult situation for you and Caleb to handle. May God give you the strength and wisdom to cope and to carry on.

We are very relieved that the children were not harmed, but they must have been shaken to their core by this heinous crime on school grounds. May God comfort you all at this enormously challenging, sad time. And may the cook and the night watchmen rest in eternal peace.

Our deepest sympathies and our prayers go with you.

Ann Deveau
on behalf of the Missions Committee
Christ Church Cathedral
Fredericton, NB

For more details on the terrible tragedy at Bishop McAllister Collge in Uganda, see below.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201607080678.html

A word from Rev. Canon Paul Jeffries in Uganda

Posted on June 3, 2016August 21, 2016 by bmcknight

Hi!
Snow flurries in May doesn't sound good at all.
Yes, I'm going be N.B. In September and October, and would love an opportunity to visit the Cathedral. 
We have just closed for end of first term. It was busy and hectic as usual. We experienced a growth spurt this year of about 20%. This came as a result of parents becoming aware of our consistent academic performance and affordable fees. On one hand that was great , but the other hand it strained our ability to house everyone, and provide them with beds abets and desks . But we have made some good progress.
Of course we never really close. Five members of the chess club (started by a teenager from Sackville last summer) will participate in a chess tournament this weekend in Kamapala. The soccer team has qualified for national competitions and will travel to north east Uganda for 1-2 weeks depending on how well they play. And theological students report on Monday. So lots to keep us busy until 2nd term begins in early June.

God bless! 
Paul



REMINDER: The annual Country and Bluegrass Gospel Show in support of Rev. Paul Jeffries and Bishop McAllister College is this Saturday, June 4 @ 7:30pm!

Fundraiser for Bishop McAllister College (June 4, 2016)

Posted on May 20, 2016June 3, 2016 by bmcknight

Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. The annual Country and Bluegrass Gospel Show, in support of the work of Canon Paul Jeffries at Bishop McAllister College in Uganda, will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 780 McEvoy St., Fredericton. The line-up of entertainers features Goldrush Bluegrass Band, John Jeffries, Al Sherwood and Eileen Hanson, Copper Kettle Bluegrass Boyz, Sam and Charlene Johnston, Bubs Brown, Millen Anderson and Veronica Sparks, and Reid Merritt. Admission is $10 at the door.