Parish Archivists on Route to Flat Island

Parish Archivists on Route to Flat Island

Jonathan Durdle and Alicia Howse on route to Cowards Island and Flat Island to map and photograph the cemeteries on the islands.
Thanks to Everett Saunders they had a great day and a pleasant trip - though it's tough getting some pictures among the roses and bushes.

PS: if you find a cell-phone on one of the Islands please give the Rector a call.

Take my hand and Dance!

The Annual Accordion Festival in full swing.
I walked into the SUF yesterday and sat beside a young girl many thought would never walk. When I sat beside her the music started. She wanted to take my hand which I was delighted to do. She wanted me to take her other hand. which I did somewhat reluctantly. She stood up and wanted to dance to the music.
We stood - we danced - we laughed - and I cried.
Kiana danced.

Parish Archivist Hired

Some you will be aware that the Parish has hired a Parish Archivist, Jonathan Durdle, through a Job Creation Program. He will work in this capacity over the next months.

As well the Parish has been approved to hire a Post-Secondary student, for July and August, to assist in this work.

This work will include the following:
A workshop with the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives.
A tour of The Rooms Archives
A tour of a church/diocesan archives

Scanning and filing Parish registers into a digital database.
Mapping cemeteries, photographing and recording headstones, of the various cemeteries of the Eastport Peninsula.

If you are aware of a Post-Secondary student who would be interested in this position please ask them to be in contact with the Rector.

Church for “old people?”

A little girl went to church with her grand-parents, with whom she was visiting. See looked around and old people, and she asked, “What’s this a church for old people?”

How to Lead Small Groups / Neil F McBride

How to Lead Small Groups / Neil F McBride © 1990

This is what I'm reading now. The book has been around for awhile, and I've been involved in small groups for a life time. McBride has written four books in this area, all four are published by NavPress / Navigators.

The Lord Is My Shepherd / Rabbi Harold Hushner

I recently read Rabbi Kushner's book on the 23rd Psalm. It is an insightful read.
Psalm 23 has been a comfort to most, and anyone who has turned to this Psalm in need will benefit from reading, and considering, this book.
This is a book I would recommend for anyone who has suffered a recent loss. But it is also a book we can all learn from and find even greater comfort from a pastoral Psalm.

Iced Glass Church Gate

We've had rain, freezing rain, snow, freezing rain, lately.
And here is a iced glass church gate.