At a clergy conference around 2014, the Rev. Mike Caines got some advice that changed his church’s life.

“Reggie MacNeill was the speaker. He said Christianity is a street movement. We need to be out in the community.

“He suggested we go to the local school, and ask the principal, ‘what can we do for you?’

“So I did.”

To read the February edition of the NB Anglican, click here.

To read the February edition of ACW’s Launching Out, click here.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPERS — TUESDAY, FEB. 17

4-6:30 p.m.  Pancake supper at St. Luke’s Church, Main Street in north-end Saint John. Adults $12, children 4 to 10 years $6, and 3 and under free. Menu: pancakes, sausages, baked beans and gingerbread with real whipped cream; tea, coffee or juice.

4:30- 6:30 p.m.  Shrove Tuesday Supper of beans, sausages and pancakes, including a selection of homemade desserts and hot/cold beverages. Hosted by Christ Church Parish Church, 245 Westmorland St., Fredericton. Free-will donations appreciated.

4:30-6:30 p.m.   Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, hosted by the ACWs of St. John’s in Salisbury and St. Andrew’s in Petitcodiac. Menu: beans, pancakes, sausages, selection of desserts, tea, coffee or juice. Price: $12 for adults; $6 for children under 10; $30 for a family. This event takes place at the Petitcodiac Legion.

4 - 6:30 p.m.  MENU:  beans, sausages and pancakes (plain or blueberry), gingerbread with whipped cream and tea/coffee. Gluten-free options available. All Saints Church Parish Hall, 75 King St., St. Andrews. Admission by donation.

4:30-6 p.m.  at the rectory in the Parish of Stanley. 

4:30-6 p.m.  MENU:  pancakes, beans, sausage and gingerbread with whipped cream. Free will offering at the door. Kingston Parish Hall.

Is your parish planning a Shrove Tuesday supper? Email the details to get yours in eNews. gmcknight@diofton.ca

Friday, February 13, 7-9 p.m.   Valentine Trivia Night, hosted by the Youth and Family Ministry Committee at All Saints, Parish of St. Andrews. Prizes, snacks, and fun! All Saints Church Hall, 75 King Street, St. Andrews. All are welcome! 

Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m.   Parish of Grand Manan Lenten Retreat led by Kurt Schmidt, at the home of the Rev. David and Esther Smith’s home, 16 Seaside Lane. Join us at 9:30 for coffee with program beginning at 10 am. and wrapping up at 3 p.m. Please RSVP as lunch will be provided. https://www.facebook.com/anglican.parish.of.grand.manan

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2-4 p.m.  The Parish of Wicklow, Wilmot, Peel and Aberdeen will host a retirement party for the Rev. Bob LeBlanc at the Florenceville Community Hall, 8696 Main Street.  Light snacks will be provided. Come and wish Bob well on his new adventure.

 The Synod Commons topic for Feb. 24 will be grant applications. Click here to find out more.

Diocesan Mission and Evangelism Grants deadline is March 9.

Click here for details.

HALF-DAY WORKSHOP FOR PARISHES

Angela King, MTS, ARCT(Pedagogy), is a dementia care and education specialist, a Positive Approach to Care® Certified Independent Trainer and a Positive Approach to Care® Certified Independent Consultant.  Angela is also a CASC/ACSS Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner and is based in Saint John. 

A Spirit‑Centered Approach to Dementia Care
Angela offers a fresh, compassionate perspective on dementia support, shaped by her background in clinical Spiritual Care and inspired by Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® philosophy.

This program highlights the four core values that strengthen meaningful relationships in dementia care: authenticity, empowerment, compassion, and curiosity.

Participants will explore the essential dimensions of human spirituality:

• Relationship with Self
• Relationship with Others
• Relationship with the Natural World
• Relationship with a Higher Power or a God of one’s own understanding

Through reflection, practical tools, and skill‑building, this program helps caregivers and professionals deepen awareness, enhance communication, and transform everyday interactions.

The result is a more positive, connected, and life‑affirming dementia care culture—one rooted in dignity, presence, and genuine relationship.

Walk, volunteer or support a walker to help the homeless and hurting in New Brunswick.  Check out this national fundraiser and/or the location nearest you at https://cnoy.org/

Teams from our diocese:

(click on the team name to support the team or a member)

Anglican Energy, the Synod office team  is walking in Fredericton to support the John Howard Society 

'Simply Loved' Kids Club, an Anglican team in Sussex, is walking in support of the Sussex Sharing Club.

All Saints St. Andrews parish team is walking in St. Stephen to support Neighbourhood Works.

Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John, led by the Rev. Ginny Wilmhoff, will benefit Outflow Ministries.

Let us know about your church or deanery-based team.

A special session of Diocesan Synod to discuss the future of Christ Church Cathedral, given the mounting costs of necessary repairs. 

Archdeaconry Greater Chapter meetings

Please note that these Greater Chapter meetings are open to all parish members in each archdeaconry

Chatham - March 24 @ 6:00 pm, St. George's, Bathurst
Fredericton - March 11 evening, Christ Church Cathedral
Kingston and the Kennebecasis - March 26 @ 7:00 pm, St. Paul's, Hampton
Moncton - March 19 @ 7:00 pm, St. John the Baptist, Riverview
Saint John - March 12 @ 6:00 pm, location TBA
St. Andrews - March 18, time and location TBA
Woodstock - March 10 @ 5:00 pm, St Luke, Woodstock

For more information, please refer to the synod session page.

Church Organist vacancy

A professor asked his students to sign a statement that they had not received any outside assistance on the exam.

One anxious student said, "I prayed to God for help.  Does that count?"

The professor glanced at the completed exam and replied, "Go ahead and sign. God did not assist you."