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Next up in our revisiting of 'Cathedral Faces' articles about members of our congregation is Kurt Schmidt, our Director of Christian Formation. Originally from Colorado, Kurt has spent time in Cape Breton, Tanzania, Tacoma, Halifax and Windsor, Nova Scotia, before coming to Fredericton. Read the article, written by Gisele McKnight in 2020 and originally published in the NB Anglican: cccath.ca/2020/09/22/kurt-schmidt-my-journey-here/ and cccath.ca/2020/09/22/kurt-schmidt-my-journey-here/
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A successful businessman spent the last few decades of his life doing all he could to give away his fortune. A multi-billionaire, he donated cash to a variety of causes such as bringing peace to North...
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"Wild"Bill Turney was one of a kind. Sadly, he left us all on January 16th at the age of 92. Until his death from a malignant brain tumour, his smile and his personality were intact. It was always "th...
The Fredericton Community Kitchens are seeking volunteers for a Community Emergency Warming Centre at Wilmot Church to help keep vulnerable populations safe during the winter. It will operate with safety protocols on harsh weather days, weekdays 1-4 p.m. and weekends 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. To inquire or volunteer, contact Cassandra <ed at frederictoncommunitykitchens.com> (506) 457-1788.
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