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~ click for all the exciting details on the PWRDF 50th Anniversary Event ~
Bishop Sue
Thurs., April 16th (morning) = Meetings in Office
Thurs., April 16th (evening) = St. Peter’s Cathedral, Charlottetown
Fri., April 17th = Meetings out of the Office
Sun., April 19th - Thurs., April 23rd = National House of Bishops
Bishop Ron
Thurs., April 16th = Appointments in Office
Fri., April 17th = Reading & Writing Day
Sat., April 18th = N.S. Board of A.C.W. Annual Meeting Eucharist
Sun., April 19th - Thurs., April 23rd = National House of Bishops
In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for the following positions within the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island . . .
Parish: |
Position: |
Deadline for Applications: |
| Christ Church, Dartmouth, N.S. | Rector | May 1, 2009 |
The Parish Profile is on file with the Bishops’ Office and may be reviewed by any prospective applicant. If you wish to be considered for the position, the profile and application form may be obtained by contacting - in advance - Kelly Appleton at bishopsoffice@nspeidiocese.ca or phoning 902-420-0717. Please complete and forward those forms, in confidence, to the Bishops’ Office by the deadline indicated above.
A copy of Canon 25 can be found on our website at http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/canon/documents/CANON25-2006.pdf.
The Right Reverend Sue Moxley
Bishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
5732 College Street
Halifax, NS B3H 1X3
Phone: 902-420-0717
Fax: 902-425-0717
Email: smoxley@nspeidiocese.ca
Web: http://www.nspeidiocese.ca
Job site of Anglican Church of Canada: http://www2.anglican.ca/jobs/index.php
Summer Ministry Opportunity -- Cadet Chaplain
Are you interested in working with youth? Would you have seven weeks this summer to work as a chaplain in a Cadet Summer Training Centre?
The military chaplaincy is seeking civilian clergy to work on contract in July and August this year. This is a perfect opportunity for retired clergy or those in part-time or seasonal ministries.
If you have a heart for youth ministry and are interested in this opportunity, please contact Padre Jennifer Gosse at 902-721-8671 or jennifer.gosse@forces.gc.ca for more information or to apply.
The Marriage Prep course for the Cobequid-Cumberland Region
St. John's, Truro
Sat. May 9 from 9:30-4:00
Registration forms can be obtained by calling St. John's at 897-0566 or emailing stjohnstruro@ns.sympatico.ca.
LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO. HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?
Beginning Monday, you will be able to check the Synod page of the Diocesan website to see if you, as a synod delegate, are registered for Synod. The calls are beginning to come in to the Synod Office from people who can't remember if they registered or not. Until Monday, please DO NOT call the office to see if you are registered.
However, Parish representatives are encouraged to make sure that their Parish Certificate of Election has been completed on-line. This is a must in order to validate Parish Lay and Youth Synod Delegate registrations. Please check here.
The Appointments Committee of the Diocese is always searching for people in the Diocese who have gifts and talents to offer in membership of our various Standing Committees.
These are: Administration & Finance, Committee on Ministry, National & World Mission, Audit Committee, Archives and Diocesan Times Management Board. Membership on these committees is open to all Anglicans, not just to those who are members of Synod.
To apply, please fill in the Application Form (linked) and return as indicated.
The Rev. Glen Kent, Co-chair of the 2010 Planning Committee plans to make a power point presentation at Synod for 2010 and part of the presentation would be pictures of events and activities that parishes and regions have done up to this point leading up to 2010. This is a request to encourage people to send pictures and/or write-ups of what they have done or are planning to do. Please submit by the end of April to: glenkent@hotmail.com.
DIOCESAN ARCHIVES: The Archivist will be away from April 16th to April 24, and returning to work on Monday April 27. The Archives will be closed during that time, but research enquiries may be made by emailing Lorraine Slopek at:
archives@nspeidiocese.ca or calling (902) 420-0717 voicemail: Ext. 231.
Writers needed!
MinistryMatters is a magazine that publishes articles, resources, and
information to inspire and support Canadian Anglican leaders in their
ministry. This award-winning publication is now moving online, and we’re
looking for a few good columnists.
WHAT WE NEED:
-Online columnists would write one 500- to 750-word article each month
for a six-month stint. Articles could address a range of topics
interesting to Canadian Anglican leaders.
-If readers post comments in response to an article, columnists are
expected to keep up with the discussion and throw their two cents in.
WHO WE NEED:
-Canadian Anglicans (especially, but not necessarily, in ordained
ministry) who think interesting thoughts and write dazzling prose.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
-Email a short statement of introduction, three column ideas, and two
writing samples to Ali Symons at asymons@national.anglican.
ca by May 1, 2009.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Ali Symons
Editor, MinistryMatters
LIFE IS A JOURNEY, LET FAITH BE YOUR GUIDE
The 2009 Annual Meeting of Anglican Church Women of Nova Scotia will be held at the Anglican Diocesan Centre in Halifax on Saturday, April 18th. The Annual Meeting is a perfect opportunity for the women of our churches in Nova Scotia to come together for worship, fellowship, and learning. In sharing our news, rejoicing in our successes, enjoying and learning from an interesting presentation and discussion, we can return to our parishes re-vitalized. The theme for 2009 will be “Life Is A Journey, Let Faith Be Your Guide”. Our guest speaker will be Archdeacon Lynn Uzans. Registrations must be received by April 3rd. Registration fee: $25.00. To register contact Marjorie Davis-Snow, 6 Rosehill Drive, Dartmouth, NS B2W 6E5. Tel: 462-3637 |
2010 Commemorative Stole
As part of the upcoming 2010 celebrations, special commemorative stoles will be available for purchase by parishes and individual clergy. The stoles will be a cream coloured straight cut design and will bear a machine embroidered 2010 logo. The estimated cost will be in the vicinity of $50. The work is being done on a volunteer basis by a small group of interested and experienced, "top notch" seamstresses, for the sole purpose of beautifying and contributing to the celebration of our 300th anniversary as a diocese. We are planning to have 100 commemorative stoles ready for the 2009 Synod. Priests and parish representatives are encouraged to purchase and pick-up their stoles at that time. Many of the stoles are already spoken for. If you would like a stole and have not yet contacted Daphne please do so and she will reserve one for you.
TEC 15 - Teens Encounter Christ
Candidate Applications now being accepted
What: TEC is an Anglican based weekend for youth ages 16-21 to gather together for fun, learning and fellowship. Through a series of talks, discussions, and through lively worship we learn about and experience Jesus Christ.
When: May 16 to 18, 2009
Where: Anglican Diocesan Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia
How much: Fees for the weekend are $60 (including a $30 deposit that is due with the initial registration form)
More Questions Contact Carl Fraser (902) 794-7371 or cfgmf@eastlink.ca
Applications can be downloaded from the from the Diocesan Website
http://nspeidiocese.ca/min_prog/tec/documents/TECCandidateApplicationForm.doc
Please print out the application, fill it in and return it before May 1, 2009 with a $30 deposit to:
Sue Fung, 14 Stokil Drive, Lr. Sackville, NS B4C 2W5
email: susan.berryman@ns.sympatico.ca
Please make checks payable to Teens Encounter Christ.
The remaining payment of $30 is to be paid at time of registration.
Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
This year we will have space for only 20 candidates on the weekend!!
Please get your applications in quickly.
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ANNUAL DIOCESAN CLERGY RETREAT
Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 5, 2009 Belcourt Retreat Centre, Rustico, P.E.I.
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A Resource for Clergy & Congregations in Transition
~ click on Fresh Start for details ~
THE PARISH OF RAWDON Is holding a Fresh Start workshop at St. David’s Church, Upper Rawdon on Sunday, April 19th, following the worship service. Several members from this Parish have been attending the Diocesan Fresh Start workshops led by Jackie Pidduck and we are eager to share resources with all parish members. This is valuable information and we encourage everyone to take part. We are in a fairly new relationship with our Rector and we wish to ensure a smooth journey for our congregation and our Rector. We are prepared to welcome all members of the Parish of Rawdon During this particular workshop we will be discussing roles and tasks in order to build positive relationships and healthy ministry. |
Beth Baskin from PWR&DF will be speaking at the 9:00am and 10:45am church services at St. John's Anglican Church, corner of No. 7 Highway and Lake Major Road, Dartmouth on May 3rd.
In her position as Public Engagement Team Leader, Beth has met with native Canadians and travelled to Mexico, Kenya, and Uganda to promote the work of the fund. All are welcome to come and hear about her experiences and the impact we are having on the lives of people through the PWR&DF.
Keramion Trio Paul Halley ~ Nick Halley ~ Jon Suters An Evening of Soul-Stirring Music for piano, percussion, guitar and organ
Halifax, NS – Atlantic School of Theology is pleased to present the Keramion Trio in concert on Wednesday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Four-time Grammy winner Paul Halley leads the trio in selections from recent recordings, featuring music that happily mixes Brazilian with Bach, African with Appalachian, and jazz with Gesualdo. Nick Halley is a world percussion master who recently released his debut CD “Barnum Hill” to wide acclaim throughout the US jazz community. He also doubles on keyboards for this lively performance. Jon Suters is a classically-trained guitarist from the Berkshires whose take on just about all music involving six strings has gained him a large following in the New York/Boston area. Watch for Jon to take a turn on the bass at some point in the evening.
Aside from the set pieces on the program, this trio is known to break into an improvisation or two. Come along for the ride and let the music begin!
Wednesday, April 22 7:30 p.m. Atlantic School of Theology St. Columba Chapel 660 Francklyn Street Halifax, NS B3H 3B5
Tickets at the door $20 General $10 Students, Seniors and the Unwaged |
Anglican Church of Canada, PEI
Sunday, April 19 - Parish of Alberton/O’Leary,
St. Peter’s, Alberton, 9:30am
St. Luke’s, O’Leary Corner , 11:15am
Rev. Ned Henthorn celebrating communion.
ALL WELCOME
St. Cecilia Concert Society presents Ernst Family Singers and Togni Concert
Everything from Chant to Palestrina to Beatbox
Lunenburg’s treasured family of singers joins forces with the Halifax based Togni Consort, conducted by Peter Togni, Canadian choral icon, composer, organist, jazz musician and current host and producer of CBC’s Choral Concert. The concert takes place at St. John’s Anglican Church on Sunday, April 19 at 3:00 pm.
The Ernst Family is a vocal ensemble consisting of ten members, aged seven to adult, singing everything from solos to eight-part harmony. They perform Renaissance, classical, traditional sacred, spiritual, and folk music. Most of the music is sung a cappella, with an occasional piano or guitar accompaniment. The genetic similarity of the voices gives a harmonious blend rare in unrelated voices. The six eldest children also perform as the Ernst Family Sibtet.
The Togni Concert is a 10 voice a capella mixed choir (SATB) specializing in renaissance polyphony and gregorian chant. The Halifax based consort was formed in 2006 under the direction of Peter Togni.
Tickets for the concert are $15 ($5 for students) and are available at Fulton’s Pharmacy and at the door.
The St. Cecilia Concert Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism and Culture, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Doctor Piano, Women for Music, O'Regan's and individual patrons.
Information: stjartsalliance@eastlink.ca or 634-9994
Musique Royale presents Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra
The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, featuring 50 of our province’s finest young instrumentalists, will perform at St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 pm
The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, under Music Director Dinuk Wijeratne, brings characteristic vibrancy to a program which reflects versatility and eclectic tastes. Sixteen-year-old Maia Bruce is soloist in Elgar's passionate 'Cello Concerto; the inspiration of images on music is explored in ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ by Mussorgsky; and the seminal minimalist masterpiece 'IN C' by Terry Riley will be given a unique interpretation as the musicians surround the audience in swirls of sound.
The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1977. For thirty-two years, the NSYO has provided students with educational opportunities not available at any university, public school, or conservatory in the province. The Orchestra has been described by renowned professional conductors and musicians as one of the finest in Canada.
Tickets for the concert are $15 ($5 for students) and are available at Fulton’s Pharmacy and at the door.
With the support of Bringin’ it Home Community Presenters Assistance Program Musique Royale presents a three concert pass for $40.00 to the following concerts:
Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra
Saturday, April 25, 7:30pm, St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg. (Single tickets $15)
David Greenberg, Scott Macmillan, and Doug MacPhee
Friday, May 1, 7:30pm, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Chester. (Single tickets $15)
Tempest Baroque Ensemble
Saturday, May 23, 7:30pm, St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg. (Single tickets $20)
Student tickets are available at the door at $5
Information:
stjartsalliance@eastlink.ca or 634-9994
www.musiqueroyale.com
We would like to invite and encourage any whom might be visiting in the Annapolis /Digby area to join us in any of the following Services during the month of April 2009 , at St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Church, 1650 Highway No 1, Clementsport, Annapolis County
Sunday 19th April 10:00 AM BAS Easter 2
Sunday 26th April 10:00 AM BCP Easter 3
Is Your Cup Half-Full or Half Empty?
In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly”(John 10:10). Jesus wants us to have an abundant life. God has given us everything we need. We have abundance. But often we talk about what is lacking: there’s not enough money, time, energy or people. Jesus offers us another way of thinking which could be called “Jesus Economics” or thinking in terms of half-full as opposed to half empty. Open- sum thinking as opposed to fixed-sum. Fixed-sum thinking is seeing the resources that are available to us like a pie: there are only so many pieces. If I want to get more pieces out of the pie, I have to cut smaller pieces; therefore each person gets less. Jesus prefers an open-sum viewpoint. If I share my resources with the community and my resources are put together with other’s resources, there are unlimited possibilities to what we can do. Your gain is my gain is our gain. The classic story of open-sum thinking is the feeding of the 5000. God has provided us with more than enough, all we need to do is recognize what we have and put it together with what others have to the benefit of us all.
-An excerpt from the Rev. John D Talbird Jr, TENS Episcopal Network for Stewardship
Upcoming Companions on a Journey Events:
Apr 4 Introduction to Narrative Budgeting (#4) - Dartmouth Region (St John’s Westphal 10:00-3:00) RSVP to the office (902) 435-1880
Apr 25 Exploring Our Gifts (#5)-Cobequid/Cumberland/Northumbria Region (St. John’s Truro 10:00-3:00) RSVP by Apr 17 to (902) 893-2532 or stjohnstruro@ns.sympatico.ca
May 9 Introducing the Vision Module (#3) – Annapolis Valley Region (St. James Kentville 10:00-3:00)RSVP by May 1st , (902) 678-3123
May 23 Exploring our Gifts (#5)- Western Shore (St. Martin’s 10:00-3:00)RSVP by May 15th, (902) 275-5434
New dates coming soon for Cape Breton & Eastern Shore.
The complete April through June Cycle of Prayer is now available on the web site at: http://nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/cycle/cycle.htm The Provincial Prayer Care will be posted soon.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER
EASTERN SHORE REGION
April 19
Tangier, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Kevin Frankland, Incumbent
Holy Trinity, Tangier
St. James’, Spry Bay
St. Andrew’s, Spry Harbour
St. Thomas’, Mooseland
St. Paul’s, Mushaboom
St. Peter’s, Murphy Cove
St. Michael’s and All Angels, Sheet Harbour
Retired Clergy of Eastern Shore Region:
The Reverend Pamela Bishop and Bill
The Reverend Kathleen Knott
The Reverend Katherine Tait
The Reverend Wilfred Wagner and Sandra
Widows of Eastern Shore Region:
Mrs. Bernice Logan
Mrs. Ellen Strople
Diocese of Moosonee: Regional Deans Cochrane - The Reverend Edna Murdy James Bay - The Reverend Capt. Rodney BrantFrancis Kenogami - The Reverend Hal Graham
Widow Mrs. Margaret Gibson, South Porcupine
National House of Bishops, Niagara Falls, April 19-23 |
Pray for the preparations being made for 'Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.
[click here for the Anniversary Prayer]
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, and Manicaland in Zimbabwe.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE
Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
April
Let Us Give Thanks For . . .
The signs of spring (CNL)
The ministry of Confirmation instructors and prayer partners (CNL)
Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (FR)
Signs of new life (FR)
Bishop Miller’s recuperation (FR)
The recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land (MTL)
The work of the PWRDF in Montreal (MTL)
The Youth Conference Synod (MTL)
Successful Stewardship Workshops (NSPEI)
The Crucifixion and the Forgiveness of Sins (NSPEI)
The Resurrection and the Gift of New Life (NSPEI)
The glories of the Easter season (QC)
Our Regional Deans (WNL)
The Rev. Canon Roberta Woodman and her work with Covenant in Ministry (WNL)
Please Pray For . . .
Consultation process in the Bonavista Deanery (CNL)
Greater stewardship and care of the environment (MTL)
The development of the Five Marks of Mission and the Millennium Development Goals (MTL)
The unemployed (QC)
The Northern Peninsula parishes and clergy (WNL)
19 April Province of British Columbia and the Yukon
Archbishop Terry Buckle and Provincial Council
April 17 Annual Meeting of Church Society (QC)
April 18 Nova Scotia Board of ACW Annual Meeting (NSPEI)
April 19-23 National House of Bishops (FR/NSPEI/QC)
April 21-23 Clergy Spouses Conference (FR)
April 22 Earth Day (MTL)
2009 Council of the North Prayer Cycle now available!
New Anglican-Lutheran prayer cycle: The prayer cycle is available here (PDF):
http://www2.anglican.ca/faith/relationships/documents/cp2008-09.pdf
The Church of the Holy Spirit Gaston Road and Regency Drive, Dartmouth invites you to HAM AND SCALLOPED POTATO SUPPER with baked beans, dessert, and beverage on May 2, 2009 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eat in or take out Tickets are $9.00 each and can be obtained from Ruth Sawlor, 462-7955 or Marie Ayotte, 463-4769 There will be a baked goods table, and a crafts table. |
St. James Anglican Church in Herring Cove will be holding their
Annual Ham & Scallop Potato Supper
on Saturday, May 9 from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
A bake table will open at 2pm.
For more information, please call 446-8168.
St Nicholas Anglican Church Ladies Guild will be providing our annual Spring Ham Supper and Bake Sale
Everyone is welcome to come join us, supporting the Community while enjoying a great meal, and taking home your favorite bakery items too. |
next meeting for
Chebucto Region Amazing 'G'Race planning committee
Sunday April 26th - 2 p.m.
St Margaret of Scotland church hall
3751 Robie St
Halifax NS
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Saint James Church, Armdale Rotary, Halifax is holding its indoor Admission is $2.00 for adults. |
THE PARISH PLAYERS
Present
The 17th Annual Dinner Theatre
“TRAPPED”
Show time: 7pm
Place: The Anglican Church Hall, New Germany
All seats: $25.00
Information and tickets: 644-2464
TICKETS ARE NOW 90% SOLD
HOWEVER, THERE IS A GOOD SELECTION OF SEATS REMAINING FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD AND FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH.
This is the first and longest running rural dinner theatre in Nova Scotia
Everyone is Welcome
MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on April 24, 2009. Time 12:00noon til 1:00pm. Cost $10, Seniors $7.50; this includes main course, dessert, (Tea/Coffee).
Our Monthly Luncheons are held the last Friday of each month, unless otherwise specified. During inclement weather, please call Mission to Seafarers at (902) 422-7790; in case the luncheon has been postponed.
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PWRDF accepts donations for Italy quake relief
staff
Apr 14, 2009
The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is accepting
donations for victims of the powerful earthquake that devastated the
medieval city of L'Aquila, in central Italy, and the surrounding areas
on April 6.
As of April 9, the death toll from the earthquake rose to 283, according
to CBC News. At least 1,000 people were injured and 17,000 others left
homeless.
"Affluent countries like Italy have more capacity and infrastructure to
respond to emergencies than less affluent countries. PWRDF does,
however, accept designated donations for disasters globally...and
forwards them through an appropriate agency," PWRDF said in a press
statement.
Donations for the Italy earthquake will be forwarded to Caritas
Internationalis, the Roman Catholic church's international aid and
development organization. Caritas works closely with Action by Churches
Together (ACT) International, a coalition that responds to natural
disasters and humanitarian crises, of which PWRDF is a member.
To read the rest of the story, please visit the Anglican Journal Web
site, www.anglicanjournal.com.
KAIROS GATHERING 2009: The end of the world as we know it...Thank God!
What: The KAIROS Gathering (KAIROS being the social justice organization of the Canadian churches)
When: June 17-20 2009.
Where: U of Waterloo, Ontario
What: A four day gathering of justice and peace-focused worship, work, play, workshops, music, conversation, learning and networking.
There will be one-day pre-event gatherings for youth and young adults (ages 18-30), and anti-poverty activists, and a 1 day post-event gathering for migrant justice activists.
Who: YOU! And 499 other creative people from a wide range of communities coast to coast to coast, with resource people from around the world.
Why? To learn, pray, act, reflect, and build community for education and action together with the many communities that make up KAIROS. Our theme:
It's the end of the world as we know it-- thank God!
For info about all of this, including costs and subsidies:
Gathering page: http://www.kairoscanada.org/en/get-involved/gathering/
Application form:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XpmqLFF242RpP9GIjl3kdQ_3d_3d
Or contact Sheilagh McGlynn: 1 877 403 8933 x 246 or smcglynn@kairoscanada.org
Click on the notice for the full Kairos Sunday poster
Poverty Justice Camp is Now Accepting Registration! We are very please to be accepting registration for Poverty Justice Camp. The registration deadline is June 12th, 2009. For the middle three days of the camp participants will be dividing into small immersion groups. These groups will be examining specific subthemes of poverty in various different regions of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.For more information on these immersion groups, their topics and destinations please visit our Immersion Groups page. For more information be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us at justicecamp@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at Poverty Justice Camp. Peace, |
A member of the Parish of Clements Council recently heard a commentary on CBC Radio about 2 Canadians that are running a school/home for orphaned children in Haiti. The head lady has used up all of her life savings trying to feed, cloth, school, etc these children and they are in real need from month to month just to survive.
The Diocese has confirmed with PWRDF that they do no work in Haiti. Bishop Sue notes that Haiti is part of the Episcopal Church USA, and that some of our people might appreciate knowing about this project.
This orphanage has a web site - hats-haiti.com- which explains what this agency is all about.
Check out the “Calendar of Events” at: http://www.localendar.com/public/diocese
Choral Renaissance meets 20th century:
“EvenTide”, a 20-voice Halifax choral ensemble directed by Andrew Killawee performs Friday, April 24, 8 pm at magnificent St. Patrick’s Church, 2267 Brunswick St. The concert will feature Arvo Part’s “Berlin Mass” (with string orchestra), as well as Palestrina’s “Missa Tu es Petrus”. It is the 20th anniversary of the Arvo Part work, written as the Estonian-born composer (living in exile) watched the Berlin Wall come down.
Also featured will be award-winning arranger/composer/performer David Christensen, as he bridges the centuries between Renaissance and saxophone and presents an original work for strings. Tickets: $15/$10 students
Counter-tenor Andrew Pickett will perform Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, 1479 Barrington St., Halifax. A New Brunswick native who now lives in Halifax, Andrew studied voice at the University of Western Ontario and the Royal College of Music, England. This concert is part of St. Matthew’s 260th anniversary Celebration Series. Regular admission $15, students $5 at the door. Information: 423-9209
Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home is presenting its annual free lecture “Knowledge is the best medicine. Are your medications in conflict?” on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 PM at the Bella Rose Arts Centre, Halifax West High School, Clayton Park. Learn about drug reactions and interactions as well as the medication review service offered by pharmacists in Nova Scotia. [POSTER]
Spend time with one of Canada's leading thinkers and writers, who deeply challenges our beliefs, politics and understandings of environment, taking us courageously into necessary new territories and ideas!
The Heart of the Human Project: Our Contemporary Vocation
May 11-13
Tatamagouche Centre
What is the goal of "civilization" if its thrust forward leaves behind the world's ecosystems and a large percentage of our children as veritable roadkill? What on earth are we doing?
Spend time with the irrepressible Stephen Bede Scharper, in hopeful exploration of the connections between liberation and ecological worldviews, the Option for the Poor and the Option for the Earth. Touch at the very heart of the human project. Using the framework of both a theology of liberation, such as espoused by Gustavo Gutierrez, and of the new cosmology, as proposed by Thomas Berry, courageously unmask the foundational questions raised by our global environmental and poverty crises. Build hope, and become empowered, not paralyzed, amidst the sobering reality of global warming and global poverty.
Leadership:
Stephen Bede Scharper is an Associate Professor of Environmental Ethics, Centre for Environment, University of Toronto, and the Department of Anthropology (UTM). A widely published essayist and popular lecturer, he is Faith and Ethics columnist for the Toronto Star, and author of Redeeming the Time; A Political Theology of the Environment. He will be joined by Wilf Bean and Nan Corrigan.
Cost: $390 ($235 tuition + $155 meals/accommodation)
To register, or for more information, please contact Tatamagouche Centre
1-800-218-2220 or www.tatacentre.ca
For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of April 14th to 17th, 2009 is $0.5110 per litre. The Commercial Account Manager for the Diocesan Oil Program is Mr. Cory Hiscock. You may contact him by phone at: 902-798-3061, or by e-mail: cory.hiscock@irvingoil.com
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