Wolfville Area Inter-Church Council (WAICC)
WAICC was founded in 1970 by the churches in the area as a form of ecumenical Christian commitment to address perceived spiritual and social needs.
Member organizations include L’Arche Homefires, Manning Memorial Chapel (Acadia University), Port Williams United Baptist Church, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), St Francis of Assisi Parish (St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Wolfville and St Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Canning), St John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville, Orchard Valley Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada, and Wolfville Baptist Church.
NAIN Conference postponed
On March 12th WAICC decided to “postpone indefinitely” hosting NAIN Connect 2025. The events on the continent these past number of months have interfered with planning and participation. Any new developments will be posted.
Neighbours’ Meal
Monday, February 24th, 5:30 – 7:30PM at L’Arche, 341 Main St., Wolfville No cost. All welcome! Celebrating 55 years of friendship between local faith communities! Soup, bread & salad for all, with live music and a prayer of thanksgiving for WAICC’s work in the neighbourhood.
WAICC funds Open Arms to support housing outreach
The Wolfville Area Inter-Church Council (WAICC) has donated $45,360 to support the on-going work of the Open Arms Resource Centre’s mobile outreach team for one year. The donation has been made through the WAICC council’s new housing committee to support outreach within the WAICC boundaries in eastern Kings, which include Greenwich, Port Williams, Avonport, Gaspereau and the South Mountain. Open…
Christmas in a Lower Key
Christmas in a Lower Key – A time of reflection and solace when Christmas comes with a heavy heart. 7pm, Friday, Dec 20, Orchard Valley United Church, 130 Cornwallis Ave., New Minas, NS.
In Loving Memory of Eli
On behalf of Manning Memorial Chapel, we are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a young Wolfville community member, Eli, on July 11th. Our hearts go out to Eli’s family and friends during this devastating time. Grieving the loss of a loved one can be a journey that spans months or even years. Let’s continue to support each other…
GOOD FRIDAY WALK WITH THE CROSS
Thanks to the 75+ people who came out and braved the rain! See some photos at the bottom of this post. FRIDAY MARCH 29, 10:00AM Beginning at Manning Memorial Chapel (Acadia) Ending at L’Arche Building (Main St.) – with hot cross buns A WALK THROUGH TOWN WITH REFLECTIONS ON THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS OFFERED BY WAICC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. ALL…