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.
Lenten Study
The season of Lent begins with that haunting reminder, “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Most of the time we avoid the words, the thought. We want to believe we will live forever, as if believing it will make it happen. As long as we don’t think about death—our death—we will hold it at bay. But the…
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Wolfville Area InterChurch Council’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Events – ● 20-minute worship, “Pursuing Justice,” at Manning Memorial Chapel; January 21, 22, 24, and 25 (Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri) at 11:30 am followed by brown bag lunches and discussions. Worship led by Chaplain Rev. Tim McFarland and his student chapel assistants. Please note parking is available on Acadia St along the loop…
Christmas Events 2018
Here is a list of some local events for the Christmas Season: Orchard Valley Pastoral Charge (United Church) 6:00 pm, Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve family worship led by Rev. Don Sellsted at Orchard Valley United Church, 130 Cornwallis Ave, New Minas 11:00 pm, Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve worship led by Rev. Tim McFarland at the Covenanter Church, 1989 Grand Pré…
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018
Wolfville Area InterChurch Council’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Events – 20-minute worship at Manning Chapel, Monday to Friday, January 22 to 26 at 11:30 am followed by brown bag lunches and discussions on the themes below. Worship led by Chaplain Tim McFarland and his student chapel assistants. Please note parking is available on Acadia St along the loop near the chapel but not along the BAC/Library or…
Fundraiser for L’Arche “Building our Dream” campaign.
Roast Beef Dinner Saturday Oct. 28th from 5:00- 7:00 PM. Location is the Wolfville & District Lions Hall 36 Elm Ave. , Wolfville. Price is $15 for Adults and $8 for youth under the age of 12. This is a fund raiser by St. John’s Anglican Church with all proceeds to go to L’Arche “Building Our Dream” Campaign. Tickets will…
Good Friday Walk with the Cross
Friday, April 14, 2016, 11 a.m. Start at at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Wolfville. Theme: Fear Not! Introduction: The cross of Jesus’ crucifixion is a universal symbol of human suffering. Traditionally, Christians have gathered on Good Friday to remember the death of Jesus. Again this year, member churches and organizations of the Wolfville Area Inter-Church Council (including local…