St. Mark's Anglican and United Church in Churchill Falls

05/24/2026

05/02/2026

Affirming Ministry Service Sunday
This Sunday, our United Church Region is celebrating becoming an Affirming Ministry within the United Church of Canada. On May 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm NDT/12:30 pm (ADT), Rev. Grant Stuckless, former Regional Council President will be the guest preacher in this multi-location worship service linked together via Zoom.

Instead of jointing together in person this week in Churchill Falls, all are invited to join online through the Zoom link info below. There is also a link to a bulletin for this service so we may fully participate and we pray together.

Bulletin Link: Affirm Service Bulletin

Topic: FDEE Affirm Celebration Service
Time: May 1, 2026 12:30 PM (ADT); 1:00 PM (NDT)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/81028904635?pwd=Eyzum62YULX5lbwbcWdYB6Vfqlzdp6.1

Meeting ID: 810 2890 4635
Password: 123456

05/01/2026

David Hodder was a faithful and longtime member of our congregation. Our hearts remain with Christine, Bill and all Dave’s family. His obituary, which includes a link to the livestream recording of his funeral service, is shared below. May he rest in peace.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Hodder, who peacefully passed away at the age of 78, on April 22, 2026, at Pleasant View Towers.

04/29/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Queen’s College Plans for Its Future with Hope and Excitement
April 29, 2026

Queen’s College, a Christ-centred Anglican theological college founded in 1841 in Newfoundland and Labrador, is an inclusive community dedicated to theological learning, ordination training, spiritual formation, and sending forth disciples to transform society through God’s love.

As the Rev. Dr. Joanne Mercer retires as Provost in June 2026, the Corporation of Queen’s College and the three Anglican dioceses of Newfoundland and Labrador will launch a comprehensive strategic planning process. This initiative will clarify the College’s vision, strategic directions, and pathway to long-term sustainability over the next five to ten years. The process will include broad consultation with students, faculty, staff, the three dioceses, partner denominations, other faith traditions, and Memorial University.

To ensure strong continuity and stability during this important transition, the Corporation has decided:

1. An Interim Administrator will be appointed upon Dr. Mercer’s retirement. The Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Robert Cooke as Interim Administrator, effective 1 July 2026, for a two-year term. Dr. Cooke is a longtime member of the Queen’s College community, currently serving as Lecturer and Dean of Theology. He brings deep knowledge of the College, extensive pastoral experience as former Rector of St. Mark’s Anglican Church in St. John’s, and a strong commitment to theological education and community engagement.

2. A skilled resource person, supported by a small advisory group, will lead the strategic planning process. This will include a review of other theological colleges, wide stakeholder consultations, and the delivery of recommendations to the Corporation by late Spring 2027.

3. Subject to the findings of the strategic process, the recruitment for a new Provost will begin in early 2028, with an anticipated appointment by June 2028.

4. All current academic programs, student services, admissions, and daily operations will continue without interruption throughout the transition period. Regular updates will be provided to the Queen’s College community as the process unfolds.

Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the consultation process. Details on how to contribute will be shared in the near future.

Rooted in its rich 185-year tradition and open to diverse expressions of faith, Queen’s College looks forward with excitement to a renewed and sustainable vision committed to forming leaders and building a more just and peaceful world.

For more information about Queen’s College, please contact:
Queen’s College https://queenscollegenl.ca/contact-us/
Phone: (709) 753-0116
www.queenscollegenl.ca