Ashley Perry of Moncton remembers exactly when she began attending Family Camp at Camp Medley. It was four years ago.

“That was the year I got sober,” she said. “Mom brought the kids before that.”

Now she attends each year. She’d been a Medley camper since childhood, what she calls “a lifer.”

Friday, Aug. 29 is the last day for pick up of lost and found items — between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Come check out the items to see if anything belongs to your child.

This review is from a seafarer of these butterscotch squares, a treat regularly dropped off by a generous donor.

Sweet treats like this help seafarers feel at home when they are visiting the Saint John Seafarers' Mission and let them know that people in Saint John care about them. 

Want to join in? We would be grateful if you would support seafarers by providing treats as well. You can do this in two ways:
1. You can bake some treats like squares or cookies and drop them off at the Saint John Seafarers' Mission on 92 Tilley Lane. Please call us at (506) 635-1731 to arrange a drop-off time.

2. You can donate money to help fill our Free Snack Rack to provide seafarers with chips, candy, pop, small souvenirs, and toiletries by clicking this link.

Sept 8 and onward    Essential Stretching Classes at Holy Trinity 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis Mondays starting Sept. 8 from 10 -10:45 am with Paulette Haines. A dynamic and fluid full-body workout that focuses on rebalancing the body by stretching and strengthening every muscle group. Cost: $60 for 12 classes or $5 drop in. Pre-register by calling 506-609-9099

Sept 8 and onward  'Tai Chi Chair' Exercise at Holy Trinity 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis Mondays starting Sept. 8 from 11-11:30 am.  This wonderful form of exercise enhances balance, stress management, health and healing and is great for any fitness level, from active seniors to those recovering from an injury. Led by certified personal trainer Paulette Haines. Cost: $60 for 12 classes or $5 drop in. To register or for more information call 506-609-9099.

Sept. 10 and onward   Ballet Inspired Chair Exercise with ballet instructor Kimberly Hall. This exercise program focuses on good posture, mobility, core strength, balance and toning while bringing out musicality and artistry. This 10-week program will be held on Wednesdays from 1 -1:45 p.m. starting Sept.10 in the Holy Trinity Church Hall, 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis Cost: $50 for 10 classes Pre-register by calling 506-647-8170.

Friday, Sept 12 to Saturday, Sept. 13    Retreat • Reconnect • Rekindle • Reimagine — a Godly Play retreat for practitioners, Christian formation leaders, parents, guardians and anyone curious or desiring time away to live in a Godly Play way for 24 hours.
This event takes place at the Villa Madonna Retreat House in Rothesay. Cost is $150, which includes accommodations, meals and breaks.
Deadline for registration is Friday, Aug. 29. Click here to register.

Sunday, Sept. 14  75th anniversary (Parish of Riverview) Mother's Union Corn Boil. This event will take place after the 10:30 a.m. service. 

Sept. 17 and onward   The Healthy You Program at Holy Trinity 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis facilitated by parish nurse Cleo Cyr, starts Sept.17 from 6- 7 p.m. This group focuses on the five basics for leading a healthier life: faith, food, fitness, focus and friends. The get-togethers are held weekly. Cost is $2 per session. Call 506-647-8170 for more information. Everyone is welcome - bring a friend!

Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.  Trivia night at Stone Church. A fun night in support of Stone, tickets are $15. Prizes for winners, canteen run by Youth Connection. 87 Carleton St, Saint John.

Sept. 23 and onward   Grief, Loss And Life Transitions 7-Week Program with Grief Counselor Rick Benson will be held at Holy Trinity, 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis starting Tuesday Sept. 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sessions will cover topics such as coping with grief and loss; how to care for yourself as a caregiver; the healing effects of nature; personal coping; living with life's transitions and much more. Call 506-647-8170 to register. There is a $50 fee to reserve a space.

Friday, Oct. 3, 5 p.m.  75th anniversary Gala Dinner for the Parish of Riverview, at the Dan Bohan Centre. Limited Tickets will be on sale for this event. Each ticket purchased will also receive a special personalized parish mug and a pen. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Did you know clergy can apply for financial assistance for extraordinary health care costs or for moving expenses if retiring and moving from ministry in remote locations?

These grants are available through the Lady Edith Drayton Trust, which has two application deadlines annually, on March 30 and Sept. 30.

The Parliament of Northern Ireland has launched an international appeal to victims and survivors of that country's mother and baby institutions, Magdalene laundries and workhouses operating between 1922 – 1995, asking for views on legislation to establish a public inquiry and financial redress scheme.

More information and a link to the survey can be found here:    https://consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/committee-for-the-executive-office/inquiry-and-redress-scheme-bill/

This retreat is intended to create a space for Godly Play® practitioners, Christian formation leaders, parents/guardians and anyone who is curious or desiring a time away, to live in a Godly Play way for 24 hours.

It is hoped that Godly Play practitioners will reconnect with one another along with expanding the circle to include those from various walks of life who are interested in the Spirituality of the Child, Christian formation of all ages and/or desire to experience Godly Play. In rekindling the stories of our faith we hope to reimagine how we can share these together and with all of the People of God we encounter daily.

When:
Friday, September 12 beginning with supper at 5:00pm to Saturday, September 13 3:30pm. Registration and check-in to rooms begins at 3:30pm Friday. For those who are unable to join for supper, our retreat gathering opening session is at 6:00pm.

Where:
Villa Madonna Retreat House, located at 115 Villa Madonna Rd., Rothesay, which provides a wonderful space to be with God, who is not just here or there but everywhere.

Cost: $150.00 (includes overnight accommodations, supper, breakfast, lunch and breaks)

Registration deadline: Friday, August 29

Hosted by Godly Play Maritimes  |  Poster

Archbishop David Edwards is pleased to announce that, God willing, he intends to ordain Robert Charles Matthew Pitman to the transitional diaconate on the Feast of St Michael and All Angels, Sunday, September 28, 2025, 4PM, at the Church of Christ the King, Saint John, NB.

Rob is currently a ministry student in the Parish of Fundy and the Lakes, under the guidance of Archdeacon Leo Martin.

Please hold Rob, his wife Linda and family, and the Parish of Fundy and the Lakes in your prayers as he continues to serve our diocese and proclaim the Good News of Jesus.

Are you wondering how God might be inviting you to serve? Join us for a shared weekend of prayer, conversation, and community as we explore the many paths of our Christian vocation.

Over the course of the weekend, we’ll hear from our bishops, clergy, and lay leaders about the diverse ways people live out their callings — in lay ministry, religious orders, the diaconate, and priesthood. You’ll hear real stories of discernment, have time to reflect, ask the big questions and pray together.

The cost is $50/person. Preregistration is required, and spaces are limited. Hosted at Villa Madonna Retreat House, meals and accommodation included.

For more information or questions:

• Fredericton: Shawn C. Branch
• NS/PEI: The Rev. Carl Fraser
• Logistics: Susan Dickie

For further information contact Linda Fury:

lindafury6@gmail.com

506 536-2958 or 506 536-8402

This Friday, CCC's music director Thomas Gonder will perform on the organ.

There aren't many Sundays left to experience Evening Prayer at Kings Landing.