Stephen MacKay
@smackay.bsky.social
...husband
...father
...grandfather
...retired (pm @ unb & researcher @ nrc)
...cs grad (acadia & waterloo)
...christian (presbyterian @stjameshanwell.bsky.social)
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...father
...grandfather
...retired (pm @ unb & researcher @ nrc)
...cs grad (acadia & waterloo)
...christian (presbyterian @stjameshanwell.bsky.social)
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Admission is by donation to our community blessings cupboard (food or $)
Mrs Claus and the crafters are almost ready. Come on over until 2pm to sample crafts and flavours of the season. Warm soup too!
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Admission is by donation to our community blessings cupboard (food or $)
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Mrs Claus and the crafters are almost ready. Come on over until 2pm to sample crafts and flavours of the season. Warm soup too!
November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Mrs Claus and the crafters are almost ready. Come on over until 2pm to sample crafts and flavours of the season. Warm soup too!
Reposted by Stephen MacKay
Fun Fact: Basketball was invented by a Presbyterian ministry candidate who graduated from the Presbyterian College in Montreal. (Thanks @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social for the inspiration.)
presbyterian.ca/stewardship/...
presbyterian.ca/stewardship/...
Stories of Giving: Dr. James Naismith
Dr. James Naismith After graduating from Presbyterian College in Montreal, the young Presbyterian ministerial candidate decided he could have a greater impact through sports than he could in tradition...
presbyterian.ca
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Fun Fact: Basketball was invented by a Presbyterian ministry candidate who graduated from the Presbyterian College in Montreal. (Thanks @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social for the inspiration.)
presbyterian.ca/stewardship/...
presbyterian.ca/stewardship/...
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Two events for the price of one—that is, ABSOLUTELY FREE!!
This Friday night (Nov. 7) at St. James, come for your shot, and stay for the fun! 💉🎲
If your shots are up-to-date, just come for the games.
Just need the shot? Have a beverage and watch the games.
Let’s stay healthy and connected!
This Friday night (Nov. 7) at St. James, come for your shot, and stay for the fun! 💉🎲
If your shots are up-to-date, just come for the games.
Just need the shot? Have a beverage and watch the games.
Let’s stay healthy and connected!
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Two events for the price of one—that is, ABSOLUTELY FREE!!
This Friday night (Nov. 7) at St. James, come for your shot, and stay for the fun! 💉🎲
If your shots are up-to-date, just come for the games.
Just need the shot? Have a beverage and watch the games.
Let’s stay healthy and connected!
This Friday night (Nov. 7) at St. James, come for your shot, and stay for the fun! 💉🎲
If your shots are up-to-date, just come for the games.
Just need the shot? Have a beverage and watch the games.
Let’s stay healthy and connected!
Reposted by Stephen MacKay
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Sunday, November 2
Set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday after the game.
GO JAYS GO!
Sunday, November 2
Set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday after the game.
GO JAYS GO!
November 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Sunday, November 2
Set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday after the game.
GO JAYS GO!
Sunday, November 2
Set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday after the game.
GO JAYS GO!
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October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Updated this morning!
October 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Updated this morning!
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Let's go Blue Jays!
October 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Let's go Blue Jays!
My first visit to #LakeLouise last week—so beautiful!
(feel free to rotate the picture!)
(feel free to rotate the picture!)
October 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My first visit to #LakeLouise last week—so beautiful!
(feel free to rotate the picture!)
(feel free to rotate the picture!)
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Flying out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport, pilot Dimitri Neonakis recreated the Blue Jays logo with a clever flight path. ✈️
(🎥: IG/dimitrineonakis)
(🎥: IG/dimitrineonakis)
October 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Flying out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport, pilot Dimitri Neonakis recreated the Blue Jays logo with a clever flight path. ✈️
(🎥: IG/dimitrineonakis)
(🎥: IG/dimitrineonakis)
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If the Blue Jays are able to pull this series back together, I think we're going to need a team visit to Guysborough County.
‘We need some inspiration’: Halifax pilot draws Blue Jays logo in sky
‘We need some inspiration’: Halifax pilot draws Blue Jays logo in sky
Dimitri Neonakis spent two and a half hours sketching out the Jays logo in the skies over Nova Scotia.
www.thestar.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If the Blue Jays are able to pull this series back together, I think we're going to need a team visit to Guysborough County.
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FLU AND COVID SHOT COMMUNITY CLINICS
Mon, Oct 20 10 am–2 pm
Tue, Oct 28 4 pm–8 pm
Here at St. James, hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell
Walk-ins welcome, but appointments encouraged (call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667).
See poster for further details
Mon, Oct 20 10 am–2 pm
Tue, Oct 28 4 pm–8 pm
Here at St. James, hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell
Walk-ins welcome, but appointments encouraged (call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667).
See poster for further details
October 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
FLU AND COVID SHOT COMMUNITY CLINICS
Mon, Oct 20 10 am–2 pm
Tue, Oct 28 4 pm–8 pm
Here at St. James, hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell
Walk-ins welcome, but appointments encouraged (call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667).
See poster for further details
Mon, Oct 20 10 am–2 pm
Tue, Oct 28 4 pm–8 pm
Here at St. James, hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell
Walk-ins welcome, but appointments encouraged (call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667).
See poster for further details
Calgary death wish. “Why is the paint scratched on my roof?!?”
October 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Calgary death wish. “Why is the paint scratched on my roof?!?”
We could all use a little good news in our feeds!
🍂 Nothing says fall like comfort food and community!
Join us Sat. Nov. 1 for our Fall Ham Supper
Sit-down 5 pm
Take-out 5:30 pm
Reserve your ticket or take-out:
(506) 450-4031 or
stjameshanwell@outlook.com
We look forward to serving you a hearty meal and heart-felt time of fellowship!
Join us Sat. Nov. 1 for our Fall Ham Supper
Sit-down 5 pm
Take-out 5:30 pm
Reserve your ticket or take-out:
(506) 450-4031 or
stjameshanwell@outlook.com
We look forward to serving you a hearty meal and heart-felt time of fellowship!
October 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We could all use a little good news in our feeds!
Reposted by Stephen MacKay
--- C R A F T E R S ---
Reserve your table early—spots are limited! Email stjameshanwell@outlook.com or call (506) 450-4031.
Reserve your table early—spots are limited! Email stjameshanwell@outlook.com or call (506) 450-4031.
Join us for the St. James Christmas Bazaar
Sat. Nov. 22
10 am – 2 pm
Discover handmade treasures at the Christmas Craft Fair, enjoy a sweet treat at the Candy Cane Café, and stop by Mrs. Claus’s Bake Shop for festive goodies. 🍪☕🎁
Admission is a food donation for our community blessings cupboard.
Sat. Nov. 22
10 am – 2 pm
Discover handmade treasures at the Christmas Craft Fair, enjoy a sweet treat at the Candy Cane Café, and stop by Mrs. Claus’s Bake Shop for festive goodies. 🍪☕🎁
Admission is a food donation for our community blessings cupboard.
October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
--- C R A F T E R S ---
Reserve your table early—spots are limited! Email stjameshanwell@outlook.com or call (506) 450-4031.
Reserve your table early—spots are limited! Email stjameshanwell@outlook.com or call (506) 450-4031.
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Service includes "Blessing of the Backpacks," as we hold in prayer all who are beginning a new school year—students, teachers, staff, bus drivers. We’ll ask God’s blessing that classrooms and communities may be places of safety, friendship, and growth. Bring a backpack or other school-related item.
Join us at 11 am ADT, in person or online (www.youtube.com/@st.jamespre...), to celebrate Welcoming Sunday—a chance to mark the shift from summer into a new season of worship, learning, and community life together. Children may join J.A.M./Junior J.A.M. Bring a friend!
...and it's Birthday Sunday!
...and it's Birthday Sunday!
September 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Service includes "Blessing of the Backpacks," as we hold in prayer all who are beginning a new school year—students, teachers, staff, bus drivers. We’ll ask God’s blessing that classrooms and communities may be places of safety, friendship, and growth. Bring a backpack or other school-related item.
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🎲✨ First Fridays Games Night this week ✨🎲
📅 Fri, Sep 5, 6:30–9:00 pm
🧩 All ages—Kids under 10 should come with an adult
🎲 Classic board games, snacks, and Dungeons & Dragons game for up to 6 players — beginners welcome!
💸 Free to attend!
♿️ Accessible space.
📅 Fri, Sep 5, 6:30–9:00 pm
🧩 All ages—Kids under 10 should come with an adult
🎲 Classic board games, snacks, and Dungeons & Dragons game for up to 6 players — beginners welcome!
💸 Free to attend!
♿️ Accessible space.
September 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
🎲✨ First Fridays Games Night this week ✨🎲
📅 Fri, Sep 5, 6:30–9:00 pm
🧩 All ages—Kids under 10 should come with an adult
🎲 Classic board games, snacks, and Dungeons & Dragons game for up to 6 players — beginners welcome!
💸 Free to attend!
♿️ Accessible space.
📅 Fri, Sep 5, 6:30–9:00 pm
🧩 All ages—Kids under 10 should come with an adult
🎲 Classic board games, snacks, and Dungeons & Dragons game for up to 6 players — beginners welcome!
💸 Free to attend!
♿️ Accessible space.
Spreading the word...
Have you seen this chair? Or one like it?
We are on the lookout for additional chairs, with arms, similar to the one pictured. If you know of any that could be made available in the greater #FrederictonNB area, please reach out to us, we'd love to talk.
We are on the lookout for additional chairs, with arms, similar to the one pictured. If you know of any that could be made available in the greater #FrederictonNB area, please reach out to us, we'd love to talk.
June 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Spreading the word...
A song we NEED these days! (make sure you keep listening until the final verse)
I put a video together for my song "Peace Like a River". Peaceful drone footage from US videographer Tom Fisk is the backdrop for a song aspiring for peace in conditions of real distress and trouble. I'd be grateful for you to watch, listen, and share. youtu.be/eM-l-6T2oSg
Michael Munnik - Peace Like a River (lyrics video)
YouTube video by Michael Munnik
youtu.be
June 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A song we NEED these days! (make sure you keep listening until the final verse)
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us at St. James Presbyterian Church (1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell) for two great community events:
All are welcome!
@stjameshanwell.bsky.social
All are welcome!
@stjameshanwell.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us at St. James Presbyterian Church (1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell) for two great community events:
All are welcome!
@stjameshanwell.bsky.social
All are welcome!
@stjameshanwell.bsky.social
You are looking at what was possibly the last bottle of #Schneiders #Oktoberfest mustard on earth! They discontinued my favourite mustard and tonight my supply ran out 😢
May 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
You are looking at what was possibly the last bottle of #Schneiders #Oktoberfest mustard on earth! They discontinued my favourite mustard and tonight my supply ran out 😢
Canada, where we can mow the lawn during intermission in a hockey game!
@tsnofficial.bsky.social
@tsnofficial.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Canada, where we can mow the lawn during intermission in a hockey game!
@tsnofficial.bsky.social
@tsnofficial.bsky.social
I love nature. Persevere against all odds.
May 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I love nature. Persevere against all odds.
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We give thanks for our risen Lord at work in the life of our congregation. Yesterday, in his name we ordained/inducted four new elders to the St. James Session. We give thanks for their willingness to say "yes" to Christ's call to them to serve in this way. May God bless them and our congregation.
May 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We give thanks for our risen Lord at work in the life of our congregation. Yesterday, in his name we ordained/inducted four new elders to the St. James Session. We give thanks for their willingness to say "yes" to Christ's call to them to serve in this way. May God bless them and our congregation.