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March 15th Services Cancelled

March 13, 2020 By Rev. Michael Caines

Parish Family,  

In light of governmental directives regarding non-essential gatherings – the parish leadership has decided to keep in line with many other churches in our area and cancel our Sunday services for Sunday, March 15th at all locations.  There are a number of reasons for this, but the most important is that we have many people in our congregations who fall into the “at-risk” category and would have a serious health risk if infected with Covid-19.  

The two phrases that seem to persist  are:

1. A fear of a loss in Sunday revenue is not worth risking the health of our church family, and 2.  We can still be the Church even if we can’t meet as a Church for a short period of time. 

 It remains our hope and prayer that with diligence and patience it will not be too long before we are enjoying the spring air and gathering for regular worship as a Church Family again.  We will reassess regarding services on Sunday, March 22nd next week.       

On Sunday:  I will upload a video that will contain music, prayer and a reflection that you will be able to participate in.  

During the week:  Our largest gatherings are on Sunday mornings.  That being said, there are many other groups that meet during the week such as small groups, Bible studies, youth group, etc.  These are relatively small in number.   We will be open as usual and prepared to keep our Church space clean and sanitized so that the smaller groups may continue meet as long as they practice due diligence.  Some groups may decide to refrain from meeting during this time and that is okay as well.    

Sunrise PlayPark:  As of Monday, the Sunrise Playpark will be also be closed for a week to walk-in users.  This is in light of the schools being closed as a precautionary measure.  We will reassess in one week’s time.  

Pastoral Care: The Care Connection Team and I are prepared to offer pastoral care as always.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you or someone you know would like a call or visit.    

Remember – we are ahead of the curve on this one and our province is taking clear, direct action to protect everyone.  We are simply doing our part.  It won’t be too long before it’s warm and sunny and we’re outside enjoying New Brunswick’s best season.  In the meantime we will pray, look for ways to serve those around us and be Jesus-Centered, in the community, for the community.  

Blessings,

The Rev’d Michael Caines

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I live to answer the question: “So how did you go from civil engineering to becoming a priest??” I have been here since 2008 when I arrived as the assistant. Since 2012 I have been leading the church as the Priest-in-Charge, and now as the full-time Lead Pastor. I grew up in Sussex, N.B. and then studied Civil Engineering at UNB Fredericton. After a brief period in youth ministry my wife and I moved to Uganda to teach and work at an Anglican Secondary School. After that, I studied at Wycliffe College in Toronto, ON and was ordained in 2008. I served with the Naval Reserve for a number of years but now as the Chaplain for 3 Field Artillery Regiment in Saint John and Woodstock, N.B. I love the outdoors and in my down time I enjoy running, sailing and playing music, but most importantly, time with my family.

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