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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of November 19 to November 26, 2025!
1. Advent Letter from the Pastor’s Office
2. Advent Services and Events
3. Name Tag November
4. BSBC Christmas Choir
5. Advent Crafternoon: Saturday, November 22
6. WMS Monthly Meeting: November 24
7. Children’s Christmas Party: November 29
8. Roddy Thomson’s 80th Birthday Open House: December 6
9. Service of Comfort and Hope: December 18
10. Starting Local Going Global Christmas Project 2025
11. Christmas Poinsettias
12. Scouting Boys Christmas Wreath and Tree Fundraiser
13. Green Hill Lake Camp Fundraising
14. A Note of Thanks from the Clark Family
15. Volunteering Opportunities
16. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
17. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
18. Adult Bible Studies and Prayer Groups
19. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: November 23
20. Pastoral Care
21. 2025 Financial Countdown
22. Church Center Directory
23. Bereavement
24. Community Events
25. This Week @ BSBC
1. Advent from the Pastor’s Office
2. Advent Services and Events
3. Name Tag November
We’re excited for Name Tag November at BSBC! This fun and meaningful tradition helps us strengthen our church community by learning (or re-learning) each other’s names and building connections.
Throughout November, we invite everyone, newcomers and long-time members alike, to wear a name tag each Sunday. When you arrive, simply stop by the entrance and ask one of our ushers or greeters for your personalized name tag.
4. BSBC Christmas Choir
A Special Christmas Choir is being formed, bringing together singers from both the Gym and Sanctuary congregations for our November 30 Combined Service: the first Sunday of Advent. This joyful choir is open to kids, teens, and adults—everyone is encouraged to join in and lift their voices in celebration!
A rehearsal will be held on Sunday, November 23 at 11:45 am to 12:15 pm in the choir room.
Come be part of something special as we prepare to celebrate the season together through music and worship!
5. Advent Crafternoon: Saturday, November 22
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of creativity, laughter, and festive fun for all ages on Saturday, November 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just love getting your hands messy with glitter and glue, Advent Crafternoon is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with friends and family. Explore a wide variety of craft stations—there’s something for everyone! From simple projects for little hands to more advanced creations like our Macrame Angel or Christmas Wreath, you’ll leave with handmade treasures and warm memories. You are able to register on the day as well!
We will also supply some cookies, coffee, tea and juice. If you are able, please bring a finger-food dessert to share.
Each craft comes with a small fee to cover expenses. You can pay in cash with your registration form, at the door on November 22, or by e-transfer to giving@bsbc.nb.ca. Make sure to put “Advent Craft” in the memo line of your e-transfer.
Don’t miss this joyful celebration of creativity, community, and Christmas spirit. We can’t wait to craft with you!
6. Women’s Missionary Society Monthly Meeting: November 24
The Women’s Missionary Society warmly invites all women to join us for our rescheduled monthly meeting on Monday, November 24 at 1:30 pm. We will gather in the 3rd Floor Assembly Area of the Family Life Centre.
This month’s program will focus on the Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer, a meaningful time of global connection as we join with sisters around the world in united prayer and reflection.
We hope you’ll join us for this special afternoon of fellowship, encouragement, and shared purpose. All are welcome!
7. Children’s Christmas Party: November 29
Children from kindergarten to grade 5 are welcome to join together with their parents, along with other families in and outside of our church for our Children’s Christmas Party. All are welcome to join, Saturday November 29th, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Register online to let us know you and your family will be coming! Share this with your friends and reach out to Pastor Nikki if you have any questions.
8. Roddy Thomson’s 80th Birthday Open House
You are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate a very special milestone — Roddy’s 80th birthday!
We’ll be hosting an open house celebration on Saturday, December 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the church gym, and we would love for our whole church family and friends to join us.
Come drop in, share your well-wishes, enjoy some fellowship, and help make this joyful occasion one to remember. Let’s surround Roddy with love, laughter, and gratitude as we celebrate his 80 wonderful years!
Best wishes only!
9. Service of Comfort and Hope: December 18
As the losses of the past year cast a shadow on your familiar celebrations, I understand how your feelings are different this Christmas. You have deep longings for the ones who are not by your side. This is normal. As we prepare for Christmas, my thoughts and prayers are with you and for your comfort. To assist you through this time, I invite you to the Service of Comfort and Hope, when candles will be lit in memory of loved ones who you long for. A reception time will follow. If you feel this would be helpful for you, mark this date on your calendar and register your intention to attend. This will assist us as we prepare the names for the Memorial Honour Roll.
Remember you are not alone,
Pastor Kevin Culberson
Questions? Contact Kevin at culberson.kevin@gmail.com or call 506-260-6240
To Register: Email BSBC church office janet.mitchell@bsbc.nb.ca or call 506-458-8348
10. Starting Local Going Global Christmas Project 2025
Dear Church Family,
It’s coming up to that time of the year when we consider our ability to be a blessing to others as God blessed us with the precious gift of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. In its 24th year, our Starting Local/Going Global Christmas Project has been a means of practical blessing in the lives of people living here in Fredericton and another place of need in the world at large. I encourage you to read the following articles which will explain the projects to you and ask you to consider what you can do to bless others in Jesus’ name.
How do you give?
Mark your gift “Starting Local” to support families in our New Life Ministry and our Third Sunday Supper guests. Mark your gift “Going Global” to support vulnerable children and their families in India through Canadian Baptist Ministries. Gifts marked “SLGG” will be divided equally between the two funds.
It’s only November, but it’s not too early to consider blessing others this Christmas.
Starting Local
Our “Starting Local” campaign supports our New Life Ministry families. This ministry provides a supportive, spiritually encouraging setting where the women who come experience the love of Jesus through our leaders, teaching, prayer and sharing.
Each Christmas, we ask these women to let us know how we can support them in providing gifts and groceries for their households’ Christmas celebration. This year, we will be following the same format as last year. The Starting Local campaign will be a financial one focused on raising the funds needed to purchase gift cards as requested by our New Life Ministry participants. Gift cards empower these families to be able to shop for some extras themselves allowing them to share in the joy of gift giving. We will wrap up our campaign on the first Sunday of Advent at the combined morning service in the sanctuary on November 30th.
We make sure that each household receives sponsorship at a level equal to the approach of the Salvation Army and Greener Village. And, in addition to supporting our New Life participants, any financial gift you designate as “Starting Local” will allow us to provide a Christmas gift to our friends who attend our Third Sunday Supper ministry and some of our street level neighbours. Many are unable to connect with families and/or friends during the Christmas season. We hope this remembrance will remind them of God’s love and our love during what can be a challenging time.
Going Global
For this year’s Going Global project, we have the opportunity of blessing a CBM ministry that changes lives for vulnerable children and families in South Sudan.
“Stay tuned, please stay tuned
There is more yet to come…
Some bells and some banners…
Perhaps even a drum!”
Warm regards,
Missions Committee
Joel, Rosa, Tina, John, and Charles
11. Christmas Poinsettias
This Christmas season, we invite you to help us adorn our worship spaces by placing a poinsettia in honor or memory of someone special. Poinsettias will be arranged in the Sanctuary and in the Gym on the first Sunday of Advent, November 30, adding beauty and warmth throughout the holiday season.
Each poinsettia is $18. To order, simply pick up a “Christmas Poinsettias” envelope one of the welcome tables or in the Connections Centre and complete all required information to ensure your donation is properly designated. Please return the completed form to the church office by Monday, November 24, 2025.
We will recognize all donated plants in the Sunday Loop and the newsletter on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. For further details, please contact the church office at naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca.
12. Scouting Boys Christmas Wreath and Tree Fundraiser
Scouting groups of BSBC are selling decorated balsam fir Christmas wreaths ($15) and Christmas trees ($45-$55) this year. Wreaths will be ready for sale November 29th. Christmas trees will be available from November 29th – December 11th. This is our Scouting groups’ only event to raise funds for camp equipment, outdoor activities, and community service. Order forms will be available at the church gym foyer bulletin board. Completed order forms can be left in the church mailbox of Dale Wilson. Order deadline for wreaths is Nov 30th and trees Dec. 7th. You can pay by Cash, e-transfer (6wilson@nb.sympatico.ca) or cheque (payable to 1st Fredericton BPSA) and please make payment at the time of your order.
For information or to order by phone, call: Dale or Elizabeth Wilson 506-458-1402.
Thank you for your support!
13. Green Hill Lake Camp Fundraising
In honour of Stephen Alward retiring this year, Green Hill Lake Camp has brought us “photo film” cannisters to fill and help pay off their mortgage by the end of 2025. Our Atlantic Baptist Foundation is matching these funds, and there is about 70 thousand left, or 35 with matching. Please see or contact Joel Trail at joeltrail@gmail.com or Charles Millette at charles.millette@sim.org to pick up some for your family. This limited time offer expires on Dec 10, so we have time to deliver them back. There is a code to scan on the cans if you prefer web donations.
14. A Note of Thanks from the Clark Family
Alfie Clark and family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to our church family for the outpouring of love and support following the passing of David. Your prayers, kind words, thoughtful cards, delicious meals, and warm hugs have been a great source of comfort and strength during this difficult time.
We are deeply grateful for the compassion and care shown to us — a true reflection of Christ’s love through His people. Thank you for walking alongside us with such kindness and grace.
15. Volunteering Opportunities
A. Sunday Streets Muffin Ministry: December 12
On behalf of our brothers and sisters who make a weekly evening trek around the city to visit those sleeping rough, and the members of your Social Action Team, thank you ‘muffin makers’ for your faithfulness serving in this way. Your sweet generosity is more than just baked goods; it’s an expression of care and hope in Jesus’ name.
Our Street Ministry team need muffins as soon as December 12 for our Sunday night outreach program. As we prepare for the busy winter months, we aim to have 4 dozen muffins each week to ensure we’re well-stocked and ready to bless those we serve. If you are able to help in this way, please place 12 muffins, individually wrapped, in a large zipper locked bag, and label the bag “Street Ministry”. You can place the labeled muffins in the upright freezer in the main kitchen. Don’t forget to include your name and the delivery date for which you signed up.
Please click the link below or call the church office (506-458-8348) and our admin team will be pleased to do the online registration for you. Jesus spoke of offering cups of cold water in his name. Muffins, we believe, offer the same opportunity to bless others for Him.
B. Security Volunteers Needed
Towards the fall we’re seeking dedicated volunteers to help keep our church safe and welcoming on weekday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm starting in September. Your presence makes a real difference — creating a warm, secure space where everyone feels at home. If you’re ready to step up and be part of this vital ministry, reach out to Dan Lutes or call the church office at 506-458-8348 to learn more or sign up.
C. Tellers Needed
Are you a member of BSBC and looking for a simple yet meaningful way to serve?
We are looking for volunteers to join our Teller Team. This role involves helping count cash, cheques, and debit offerings after the Sunday morning service for just two months a year (about six months apart, such as February and August). The time commitment is about one hour each time, and you’ll be working alongside a small, friendly team.
If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact Andrea Bragdon, Chair of the Nominating Committee, at 506-292-3568 or andreabragdon9@gmail.com
D. Third Sunday Supper Volunteers
We have several months in 2026, when we need volunteers to prepare a meal for our guests. If you could help out, I would love to hear from you. Please contact Judy Thompson at 506-238-9903 or email judypaul1088@gmail.com.
E. Welcoming With Warmth — Join our Ushering and Greeting Teams
Every Sunday, the first smiles and handshakes at Brunswick Street Baptist Church come from our Ushers and Greeting Team. These dedicated volunteers set the tone for worship by creating a welcoming atmosphere by greeting members and guests, offering guidance, answering questions, and helping with seating, making BSBC a place where everyone feels they belong.
We are deeply thankful for their servant hearts and faithful presence each week.
If you feel called to be part of this important ministry, we would love to hear from you! Training and support are provided, and you’ll be joining a team that makes a real difference in people’s experience of worship.
If you’re interested and want more information to volunteer in the greeting team in the gym, please connect with Andrea Bragdon at her email: andreabragdon@rogers.com
If you’re interested and want more information to volunteer in the greeting team in the sanctuary, please connect with Stephen VanSlyke the usher chair at his email vanslyke@unb.ca.
“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”
– Romans 15:7
16. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
Children @ BSBC
KidzTown and Preschool | Sundays | 10:45 to 11:30 am
Hey kids! Join us Sunday morning for our worship services. Be sure to sign in before the service starts. At 10:45 am, our KidzTown and Preschool leaders will collect children from the gym, stop in at the Connections Centre to collect children from the sanctuary and take them to their designated program areas. Preschool children will be taken to the nursery and children from Kindergarten to Grade 5 will be taken to the second floor for KidzTown Ministries during the church service (10:45 to 11:30 am). Our children will enjoy a time of teaching, games, worship, and crafts. For more information, please reach out to Sam Essel at sam.essel@bsbc.nb.ca.
Sunday School | Sundays | 9:30 am to 10:15 am
We offer Sunday school on Sundays before service from 9:30 am to 10:15 am. There is a place for all those from pre-kindergarten to 18 years old! This is an intentional time for kids and youth to grow deeper in their understanding of the Bible.
Scouting Boys | Wednesdays | 6:00 to 9:00 pm
This program offers fun activities with an emphasis on outdoor adventure and community service projects, in a Christ-centered environment.
From 6:00 to 7:30 pm, the regular meeting for boys ages 5 to 10 years, starts in Fellowship Hall, and finishes in the gym. From 7:30 to 9:00 pm, the regular meeting for boys ages 11 to 14 years, starts in the gym.
Our group is also in need of leaders. Dads, young adults or high school students who are interested in joining our leadership team can contact Dale Wilson at wilsondaletreefarm@gmail.com.
Hands – In Girls Ministry | Wednesday, November 19 | 6:00 to 7:30 pm
All elementary-aged girls are invited to join us Wednesday, November 19 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for our monthly Hands-In Girls’ Ministry! Join us for a fun evening of crafts, games, friendship, and learning about Jesus.
If you are interested and want to get involved, you can get more information by getting in touch with Allie at her contact ali.dee@rogers.com.
Children’s Christmas Party | Saturday November 29 | 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Children Kindergarten to grade 5 are welcome to join together with their parents, along with other families in and outside of our church for our Children’s Christmas Party. All are welcome to join, Saturday November 29th, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Register online to let us know you and your family will be coming! Share this with your friends, and reach out to Pastor Nikki if you have any questions.
Youth @ BSBC
To keep up to date with what’s happen for BSBC’s youth, email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca to be included in our weekly parent email!
Youth Thursdays | At BSBC | 4:45 to 8:00 pm
Come to what you can!
4:45 pm – Doors Open @ BSBC
5:00 to 5:30 pm – Supper Together (provided)
5:30 to 6:15 pm – Bible Study
6:15 to 8:00 pm – Crack the Code Event
Come for the whole evening or just the parts that work for you. All students in Grades 6 to 12 are welcome—bring a friend! This Thursday, we will be joining together at the church for supper and Bible Study, then we will be Cracking the Code! Come ready for activity!
Let Pastor Nikki know if you will be with us for supper and have any dietary restrictions so we can prepare for you!
Questions? Contact Pastor Nikki for more info. We can’t wait to see you there!
Greenhouse Band Practice | Wednesdays | 6:15 to 8:00 pm
On Wednesdays we offer two practices, a beginner to intermediate understanding of music from 6:15 to 7:00 pm, then a high school specific band time from 7:15 to 8:00 pm.
Both of these times are an opportunity to grow their skills on instruments or vocals in a worship team setting. We’ll also be training students to run the soundboard and work with sound equipment. It’s a fun and encouraging time of learning, growing, and worshipping together!
If you want to learn more please contact Julianne at julianne.d.moore@gmail.com.
Youth Thursday! FHS Production | Thursday, November 27 | 7:00 pm at FHS
Next Thursday, the youth will not be meeting for supper and Bible study. We invite our youth to join us as we attend the Fredericton High School (FHS) production to support our youth in the production and have a fun night out together! This year, the production is High School Musical and is choreographed by our own Allie Dunfield. We will be meeting at FHS at 7:00 pm. There is limited room. Please RSVP with Pastor Nikki ASAP for discounted ticket pricing. Please pick up and drop off at FHS.
Children’s Party Volunteer Opportunity | Saturday, November 29 | 12:00 to 3:00 pm
Coming up on Saturday, November 29, we are having our annual Children’s Christmas Party from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please reach out to Pastor Nikki. Volunteers would be onsite from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, to help set up and tear down for the event. All are welcome!
Greenhouse Service | December 7th | 10:30 am
Our final Greenhouse Service for the year is coming up on December 7th, and you will not want to miss it! We invite all of our youth grade 6 to 12, to join us on December 7th at 10:30 am on the Third floor for a youth led time of worship!
Youth Gatherings Coming Up:
November 20: Youth Thursdays! Crack the Code Event
November 27: Youth Thursdays! FHS High School Musical Production (7:00 pm at FHS – no supper or Bible study)
November 29: Children’s Christmas Party (Volunteer Opportunity, 1:00pm)
December 4: Youth Thursdays! Movie Night
December 7: Greenhouse Service (10:30 am)
December 11: Youth Thursdays! Dodgeball Night
December 18: Youth Thursdays Christmas Party! Yankee Swap
December 25 and January 1: No Youth Thursdays, Happy Holidays!
17. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
Our Young Adults ministry, Fresh Start, will meet on Tuesdays, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, on the 3rd floor of the Family Life Center. Come along for some fun, snacks and social time followed by a Bible study. We would love to see you there!
For more information, please contact Rev. Ross at ross@bsbc.nb.ca.
18. Adult Bible Studies
There is so much going on at our Church that sometimes it is hard to keep track! To help ease your calendar preparation, here is a brief list of current Bible studies and prayer groups that we have on offer:
For more details on these or other programs, please visit our website at our website.
19. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: November 23
This week we continue Name Tag November. Wear your customized tag proudly and take a moment to greet someone you might not know yet!
In the Sanctuary, the worship team will be led by Gloria Tranquilla and David Steeves. In the gym, the worship team will be led by Sarah Hoyt.
This Sunday Pastor Ross Watters will be preaching in both the sanctuary and gym.
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
20. Pastoral Care 2025
Your Deacons want to affirm that BSBC is equipped to provide Pastoral Care. We are grateful for the engagement of Rev. Ross and Pastor Nikki. We are blessed to have additional support from Rev. Kevin Culberson, sanctuary Ministry Coordinator and the Baptist Chaplin at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and Doug McAllister, our Benevolent Coordinator and Senior’s Visitation Pastor. We are equally blessed to have Cheryl Gibson and Roz Thompson, our Parish Nurses.
Here are some suggested approaches:
Hospitalizations
Your pastors will only know of hospitalizations if the church office or individual pastors are contacted directly
We’d appreciate you notifying the office if you know of the hospitalization of a member of the BSBC family
Critical Incident
If a pastor is needed in an emergency situation, between Monday to Friday, 8:30 am and 4 pm, please contact the church office
Outside of office hours, please contact a pastor directly
Bereavement
Rev. Ross and Rev. Kevin will be available to support families at a time of loss, to conduct funeral and committal services
Contact the church office during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm
Outside of office hours, please contact a pastor directly
We have provided McAdams, Bishops, and York Funeral Homes with the contact information for both Rev. Ross and Rev. Kevin
If you are not a member of a bereaved family but know of a death within the BSBC family, please contact the church office to make sure your pastors are aware of the need
Parish Nurses
The parish nursing ministry is intended to support and strengthen the spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of individuals, families, and the congregation at BSBC. Roz Thompson and Cheryl Gibson, your parish nurses, collaborate with members of the pastoral team promoting health and faith, to facilitate the healing of the body, mind, and spirit. The parish nurses are available to provide prayer and support for physical, mental, and spiritual health challenges.
Contact Details
Church Office
506-458-8348
naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca
bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Ross Watters, Lead Pastor
506-282-3443
ross@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Kevin Culberson, Sanctuary Worship Leader and Pastoral Care Provider
506-260-6240
culberson.kevin@gmail.com
Pastor Nikki Leftley, Next Generation Pastor
506-282-1075
nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Doug McAllister, Benevolent Ministry Coordinator and Seniors Visitation Pastor
506-440-4023
doug.mcallister@bsbc.nb.ca
Roz Thompson, Parish Nurse
506-457-2787
tawsky@gmail.com
Cheryl Gibson, Parish Nurse
506-454-6657
cheryl.gibson@unb.ca
Please pray for our pastoral care team as they seek to partner with you in caring for the BSBC family.
Your Board of Deacons
21. 2025 Financial Countdown
May God bless you, as you continue to support the ministries at Brunswick Street.
Ken Reimer, Treasurer
22. Church Center Directory
Hello BSBC Family,
We hope this message finds you well! We want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and patience as we work to improve how we stay connected as a church community.
We’re excited to share that BSBC is now using a new online congregational directory that we hope will be more user-friendly and accessible for everyone. This updated directory will serve as a combined contact list and include our official list of Members – both Resident and Non-Resident – as well as Adherents and Guests.
To join the directory, each family member must contact Naomi in the church office at Naomi.Phillips@bsbc.nb.ca to receive their welcome email and get started.
Thank you for hanging in with us as we navigate this shift. We truly appreciate your grace and flexibility as we move toward a more connected future.
Blessings,
BSBC Church Office
Join Our Online Church Center Directory Instructions:
Step 1: Contact the Church Office to get the Welcome Email
Step 2: Download the Church Center App
On iPhone/iPad: Go to the App Store, search for Church Center, and tap Download.
On Android: Go to the Google Play Store, search for Church Center, and tap Install.
Alternatively, you can access Church Center via a web browser on your laptop/computer at: www.churchcenter.com
Step 3: Locate Your Church (BSBC)
Open the app or website.
Tap Get Started.
Use the search bar to find your church by name, city, or zip/postal code.
Select BSBC from the list.
Step 4: Log In (Passwordless Login)
Church Center uses a secure, passwordless login method.
You can log in using either your phone number or email address.
Note: Users under 13 years old cannot log in. If your birthdate is incorrect, contact your church administrator.
Step 5: Enter Your Contact Info
Type your phone number or tap Use email address instead.
Tap Next.
Step 6: Enter the Verification Code
Check your text messages or email for a 6-digit code.
Paste the code into the app or browser.
Tap Next.
Step 7: Confirm Your Identity
Make sure your name appears on the welcome screen.
Tap Log In.
If your church doesn’t recognize your contact info, or you tap Not you?, you’ll be asked to add your name to complete your profile.
Step 8: Stay Logged In
On the mobile app, you’ll stay logged in unless inactive for 90 days.
On the web browser, you’ll stay logged in unless inactive for 14 days.
Optional: Log Out
To log out, go to your profile/settings in the app or browser and tap Log Out.
23. Bereavement
Adra Trail
With gratitude for a long life well lived, we announce the passing of Adra Angeline (McGuire) Trail on November 13, 2025. Born on January 17, 1936, at the family home down the hill from the Howland Ridge Road, she was the daughter of Charles and Georgie (Greenlaw) McGuire.
She leaves behind her children, whom she loved dearly: Katherine Trail Haines (Perry), Angela Trail (Bill Marr), Janet Trail, Chris Trail (Rachelle) and chosen daughter, Yu Bo (Richard and their daughter, Jennifer). Grandchildren missing her are Kallie Haines (Carla Beunders), Zachary Haines (Kelsey), Jillian Trail (Corben Parker), Gwen Trail Cormier (Tyler Shears), Ava Trail and Caleb Trail; great-grandchildren, Wren Parker and Madeline Haines; special cousin, Gary Moore; and several nieces and nephews. She was a long time member at Brunswick Street Baptist Church.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, on Thursday, November 20 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the funeral service on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm officiated by Pastor Greg Geldart. Interment will take place in the Otis Cemetery in Nackawic, New Brunswick.
Follow the link below to the full obituary.
24. Community Events
Music UNB 2025-2026 Concert Series: Postcards | November 22 | 7:30 pm
Emily Kennedy and Steven Peacock offer Postcards, a program of 20th and 21st-century music for cello and classical guitar drawn from a number of European and New World traditions. On Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 pm at Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, Fredericton. You can find more information at the link below. Tickets on sale at the door are $30 Regular and $15 Students. Contact: 506-453-4697 or musicart@unb.ca.
Breakfast & Christmas Market | November 29th | 8 to 11 am
Gibson Memorial United Church, on 183 Gibson St., is hosting a Breakfast and Christmas Market on Saturday, November 29th from 8 am to 11 am.
Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10:30 am, $15/person. The Market tables will feature, hand-crafted Christmas cards, baking, pickles, knitting and gently used books & puzzles.
Everyone is Welcome!
Memorial Tree Lighting | December 3rd and 4th | 7:00 pm
25. This Week at BSBC
Wednesday, November 19
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Community Potluck (Gym)
6:00 Scouting Boys (Gym, Fellowship Hall)
6:15 Greenhouse Band Practice (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Choir Practice (Sanctuary, Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Centre)
6:30 Hands-In Girls Ministry (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
Thursday, November 20
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym, Main Kitchen)
7:00 Woman’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:00 Benevolent Ministries (Pastor’s Office, Gym Building)
9:00 Days for Girls (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
9:30 New Life Program (Assembly Area and Café, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Afternoon Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:30 Adult Bible Study (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
4:00 Boys Basketball (Gym)
4:45 Youth Thursdays: Crack the Code Event (Main Kitchen, Gym, Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, Gym, FLC, Sanctuary, KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Ladies Evening Bible Study (Under the Sea Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:30 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Friday, November 21
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:00 Advent Crafternoon Set up (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas Centre)
Saturday, November 22
9:30 Hand Bell Practice (Sanctuary)
1:30 Advent Crafternoon (Main Kitchen, Gym Building, Gym)
4:00 Gym Band Setup (Gym)
Sunday, November 23
9:00 Kids Sing (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Centre)
9:00 Learning English with the Bible (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Mandarin Worship Practice (Barnabas Centre)
9:30 Coffee and Fellowship (Connection Centre)
9:30 Sunday School for Preschool, Kids and Youth (FLC)
9:30 Together in Prayer (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:30 Sanctuary Worship Service (Sanctuary)
10:30 Gym Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (Barnabas Centre)
10:45 KidzTown Classes (2nd Floor, FLC)
10:45 Preschool Classes (1st Floor, FLC)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connections Centre)
11:45 Christmas Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Center)
12:00 Mandarin Sunday Lunch (Barnabas Centre)
1:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Barnabas Centre)
Monday, November 24
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 WMS Monthly Meeting (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
5:00 Autism Connections Tee Golf Program (Fellowship Hall, Basement, Gym Building)
6:00 Girl Guides – Sparks (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, Family Life Center)
7:00 Board of Deacons (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, November 25
10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
11:15 Full Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:15 Quilters Lunch Meeting (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Center)
1:30 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, FLC)
5:30 Basketball Ministry (Gym)
6:30 L’Arche Board Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, FLC)
6:30 DivorceCare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, November 26
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Community Potluck (Gym)
6:00 Scouting Boys (Gym, Fellowship Hall)
6:15 Greenhouse Band Practice (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Choir Practice (Sanctuary, Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Centre)
