Although the Rev. Canon Lt. (N) Greg McMullin has been a Navy Reserves chaplain for 20 years, it was just this spring that he had the chance of a deployment.

“At the end of February, I was offered the opportunity to be the chaplain for an operation aboard HMCS Montréal,” he said.

Operation REASSURANCE - EX Formidable Shield 2025 took place from April 22-June 5 in the North Atlantic in northern Norway and the Hebrides of Scotland. Usual military deployments are for six months, but this one was a six-week operation.

The Rev. Isabel Cutler has resigned as deacon at Christ Church Cathedral effective this month, in order to step back from formal ministry.

Join us on Tuesday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon for cards (45s) and a gathering of seniors for social fellowship.  St Margaret’s Church, 775 Forest Hill Road, Fredericton.  Fully accessible building for those with mobility issues.

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.

September 12 and onward   Chair Yoga at Christ Church Cathedral is a gentle way to stretch and get in shape, suitable for all ages. Only $5 per session. Held Fridays 10:15  - 11:00 a.m. with instructor Monique Smith. Drop-in as you are available; no need to register for the whole term. Bring a friend and try it out! Held inside the Cathedral for ease of entry to those with mobility challenges. Christ Church Cathedral, 150 Church Street, Fredericton.

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.

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2 p.m.  Bach, Beach and Beer at Waterside, 20 Knights Lane, New River. One-km beach tour with Fundy shore stories with David Goss. Or forego the walk, take a gentle garden tour or just relax on the veranda. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. enjoy Bach’s Goldberg Variations with pianist Sarah Hagan. Refreshments to follow. Tickets are $60. Contact Denise:  trinsj@nb.aibn.com or 506-693-8558. This is a fundraiser for Trinity Saint John’s great east window. 

Sunday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m.  Blessing of the Animals Service, Holy Trinity, 67 Orser St., Hartland. This service will be held outside weather permitting, so bring your lawn chair. Light refreshments after the service. This is a free event. No offering will be collected. Donation basket with proceeds to the Carleton County Animal Shelter. All animals must be contained or kept under control. 

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. 

Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.  Blessing of the Animals service, outside behind the former parish hall (inside if it’s raining), at St. Peter’s, 2365 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton. All are welcome to bring their pets, or ashes for blessing. The Rev. Canon Elaine Hamilton will officiate. Please tell your friends and get the word out that all are invited to share in this service. If you have a lawn chair you might want to bring it along so you can sit during the service. All dogs must be on leashes, cats must be in carriers or on leashes, birds in cages, fish in bowl.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m.  Salmon dinner at Kingston parish hall. Menu:  salmon, white sauce, mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, apple crisp. $25 per person. Call for tickets: 506-769-3183, 506-650-6037 or 506-651-2187.

Thursday, Oct. 16   The annual meeting of the ACW Fredericton/York deanery will be at St. Michael's and All Angels Church in Minto beginning with registration at 9 a.m. followed by a church service with the Rev. Harley Clowater. Afternoon guest speaker. Wheelchair accessible. 

Saturday, Oct. 18   Farraline Place annual fall fundraising dinner at Fredericton Inn.  Doors and bar open at 5 p.m.; gourmet dinner served at 6 p.m. Menu:  fresh bread & butter, garden tossed salad, stuffed chicken breast with herb-buttered potatoes, corn and broccoli and chocolate cake for dessert. Barbershop quartet will entertain between courses. After dinner, the 'Your Choice Silent Auction,' followed by the much-anticipated live auction. Tickets are $100 (with $50 charitable tax receipt) available from Lynda Wood, vice-chair of the board and gala co-ordinator (506-449-2477), Judy O'Donnell, Farraline Place Administrator (506-455-6443), or any board member.  Thank you to the many Fredericton area businesses for their support of this event.

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m.  Michael Molloy will give an organ recital on Trinity Saint John’s recently installed Phoenix Digital Organ. A screen will be installed to enable the audience to see this renowned Saint John organist as he plays a one-hour program of sacred music. Cost is $20. This is a fundraiser for Trinity Saint John’s great east window.

Nov. 16, 2 p.m.   Happening at Trinity, Saint John: a second recital by Michael Molloy with the program based on specific panels of the seven-light Kempe window, and commentary will be offered on the music chosen to augment the Christ story Kempe so ably fashioned. Fee is $20. This is a fundraiser for Trinity Saint John’s great east window.

Nov. 21 & 22  Trinity Saint John’s semi-annual book sale, and the annual Christmas craft corner, will be staged in the Bennett Room. Open Friday from 4-6 and Saturday from 9:30- 12:00.

The Church of England, the Catholic Bishops' Conference, the Methodists, Christian Aid, Sabeel Kairos, Quakers in Britain (and others) are calling for churches and Christian communities across the UK and the world to join the UN Day for World Peace in specifically praying for peace in the Holy Land. 

We encourage you to hold a minute’s silence, either individually or during your services, on that Sunday and include a prayer, written for this by The Most Reverend Dr Hosam E. Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, as part of your prayers. 

Please let the Rev. Maria Shepherdson know if you are participating, so she can compile a list to send to Gazan Christians and to the Diocese of Jerusalem. maria.shepherdson@anglican.nb.ca

A Prayer for the Holy Land for 21 September 2025
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world:
In your mercy, provide for all those in Gaza and beyond who suffer from hunger and starvation, that they may be given both physical bread to nourish their bodies and heavenly bread to sustain their souls.
By the power of your Spirit, bring a speedy end to this cruel war, the release of all captives, care for the sick and wounded, comfort for those who have lost loved-ones, and the opening of a pathway for a just and lasting peace here in the very homeland where your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ministered during his earthly life;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen
The Most Reverend Dr. Hosam E. Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, August 2025 

Points for Prayer
Your prayers might focus on one or more of the issues below:
• An immediate ceasefire in Gaza
• Unfettered access to humanitarian relief.
• An end to violence in Israel and Palestine.
• The release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees.
• A meaningful peace process.

AnglicanPrayer.org fall newsletter is available by clicking the link. 

Once there, click on "Autumn 2025 newsletter."

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.

~ When my twin daughters were young, I taught them to say this prayer before going to bed. As I listened outside their door, I could hear them say, "Give us this steak and daily bread, and forgive us our mattresses."

~ When I was a child, I learned this prayer as "Our Father, who are in Heaven, Howard be thy name." I always thought that was God's real name.

~ When I was younger, I believed the line was "Lead a snot into temptation." I thought I was praying for my little sister to get into trouble.

~ My mother spent her early childhood praying, "Hail Mary, full of grapes."

~ My son, who is in nursery school, said, "Our Father, who art in Heaven, how didja know my name?"

~ I remember thinking this prayer was "Give us this day our jelly bread."

~ When my husband was six years old, he thought a certain prayer was "He suffered under a bunch of violets." The real words were "under Pontius Pilate," but at that age, he didn't know better. To this day, we still snicker in church whenever that prayer is read.