Below is a list of parish events that might be of interest to other members of the diocesan family. To have an event added to this listing, please send details to Gisele McKnight.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Blue Christmas service at St. Mark’s, 4 Needle St., Sussex Corner. We invite Jesus, the light of the world, to illuminate our darkness during this season. If you are struggling this Christmas with grief, pain or loss, you are invited to gather together.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 12:10 p.m. Advent Series of Music & Message: Finding the Light in the Darkness of December, Christ Church (Parish Church), 245 Westmorland St., Fredericton. This event will feature music by Alice Boyd, Justine Everett and Douglas Vipond, with message by retired Bishop Bill Hockin.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. Illumination, a presentation to celebrate light, hope and faith with an interactive presentation of the Nativity story featuring music and lights, at St. Mark’s, 4 Needle Street, Sussex Corner. Come dressed for the outside, bring a chair and your singing voice. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. All are welcome! Free-will offering for the Sussex Sharing Club. Storm date is Dec. 21 at 6:30.
This is a presentation of the parishes of Waterford, St. Mark’s and Sussex.
Sunday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. Blue Christmas service on the longest night of the year. This service is for those who are finding Christmas difficult. Church of the Ascension, North Head, Grand Manan.