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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOPS’ OFFICE
The Rev’d Janet Hatt has resigned as Regional Dean of Chebucto, effective November 30, 2009.
Ordination to the Diaconate ... TOMORROW!
On October 15th (Teresa of Avila), 7pm in St. Nicholas Church, Westwood Hills, Tammy Hodge will be ordained a Deacon. Clergy, Postulants and Lay Readers are welcome to robe and process ... the liturgical colour is white. Please uphold Tammy and the Parish of St. Nicholas in your prayers as they prepare for this new chapter in their lives in Christ.
Bishop Sue
Thurs., Oct. 15th = Appointments/Meetings in Office
Thurs., Oct. 15th (7pm) = Ordination of Tammy Hodge as a Deacon, St. Nicholas, Westwood Hills
Fri., Oct. 16th (afternoon) = Appointments/Meetings in Office
Fri., Oct. 16th (7pm-9pm) - Sat., Oct. 17th (9am-3pm) = Meeting of Diocesan Council
Mon., Oct. 19th = Bishops’ Planning Day
Mon., Oct. 19th (evening) = Friends of the Bishop Annual Dinner and Meeting
Tues., Oct. 20th - Thurs., Oct. 22nd = Clergy Residential Conference
Bishop Ron
Thurs., Oct. 15th = Appointments/Meetings in Office
Fri., Oct. 16th (afternoon) = Reading & Writing
Fri., Oct. 16th (7pm-9pm) - Sat., Oct. 17th (9am-3pm) = Meeting of Diocesan Council
Sun., Oct. 18th = Pastoral Visit: Parish of Milton, Rustico and Crapaud
Mon., Oct. 19th = Bishops’ Planning Day
Mon., Oct. 19th (evening) = Friends of the Bishop Annual Dinner and Meeting
Tues., Oct. 20th - Thurs., Oct. 22nd = Clergy Residential Conference
Rector: Parish of New Germany, N.S.
In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for the position of Rector of the Parish of New Germany, Nova Scotia. 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 this position, the profile and application form may be obtained by contacting – in advance – Kelly Appleton at bishopsoffice@nspeidiocese.ca or phoning 902-420-0717.
The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, November 6, 2009.
Rector: Parishes of Petite Riviere and New Dublin, N.S.
In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for the position of Rector of the Parishes of Petite Riviere and New Dublin, Nova Scotia. 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 this position, the profile and application form may be obtained by contacting – in advance – Kelly Appleton at bishopsoffice@nspeidiocese.ca or phoning 902-420-0717.
The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, November 6, 2009.
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
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Linked please find a call for expressions of interest for a Spiritual Care Co-ordinator at the Nova Scotia Youth Facility. This is a .8 contract position. The closing date is 23 October 2009. This contract has an expected starting date of 1 December 2009.
Rev. Chris Coffin, DMin.
Manager
Spiritual Services and Cultural Programs
Dept. of Justice - Correctional Services
90 Gloria McCluskey Ave.
Dartmouth, N.S.,
B3B 2B9
902-460-5818 Office
902-483-6618 Cell
902-460-5815 Fax
"Please note that the Consultation 2009 survey will be available as an on-line survey in next week's NetNews (October 21st),"
THE CLERGY CONFERENCE Outline/Timetable IS AVAILABLE ON THE CLERGY PAGE, WHICH IS LINKED HERE!
100th ANNIVERSARY BURSARY
The Nova Scotia Board of Anglican Church Women annually offers a bursary of $200.00 to an Anglican Female Mature Student (5 years or more post formal schooling) qualifying in one of two categories: (1) Continuing Education at community schools, community colleges, technical institutes or other recognized institutes of learning; or (2) University Continuing Education courses - credit or not-credit courses. Application forms can be picked up at the ACW Room, 5732 College Street, Halifax, NS B3H 1X3. As the ACW Room does not have regular open hours, you can also leave a message by phoning the ACW Room at (902) 423-8697. Completed forms must be received at the above address by December 31st, 2009. The bursary is awarded early in the new year. |
The Pollok Lectures 2009 Forbidden Territory: Theology and Religious Studies in Conversation October 20, 21 and 22, 2009
The Pollok Lectures 2009 brings together faculty from Atlantic School of Theology and the Religious Studies Department of Saint Mary’s University. This lecture series celebrates the initiation of the new Master of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies Program offered jointly between the two institutions and illustrates how the conversation between the disciplines of theology and religious studies work together in many areas of study and interest.
Breaking the Barrier Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Anne Marie Dalton (Saint Mary’s University) and Dr. David Deane (Atlantic School of Theology) The lecture on this evening will look at the barriers, past and present, for Theology and Religious Studies, focusing on the issues of methodology and what each discipline brings to the discussion
Beyond Hospitality: Theology and Religious Studies engage religious diversity in Canada Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Paul Bowlby (Saint Mary’s University) and the Rev. Dr. Laurence DeWolfe (Atlantic School of Theology
Vampires and Werewolves: what the disciplines of Theology and Religious Studies say about bridging the divide between religion and popular culture Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Nancie Erhard and Dr. Alexander Soucy (Saint Mary’s University) and Dr. Alyda Faber and the Rev. Dr. David MacLachlan (Atlantic School of Theology) The panel discussion on this evening will illustrate living in the twilight of the divide between Theology and Religious Studies.
Lectures are free and open to the public. All are welcome.
St. Columba Chapel Atlantic School of Theology 660 Francklyn Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Information: (902) 423-5592
The Pollok Lectures were begun shortly after the turn of the century to honor Dr. Allan Pollok, a former principal of Presbyterian College which was the predecessor of Pine Hill Divinity Hall, a founding party of Atlantic School of Theology. The endowment income for the Pollok Lectures is made available through the Board of Pine Hill Divinity Hall. |
Christmas Shoe Box Campaign
This year we are looking for Men’s Items Only. Due to last year’s quotas, we do not require any Women’s Items this year.
Each year during the holiday season the Mission to Seafarers distributes gift boxes of much needed items to seafarers who arrive at the Port of Halifax. The Mission depends on the support of Churches and the Community. Many groups/individuals ask what to include in the shoe boxes. Here is a list to guide you: - Hat- Scarf- Mitts/Gloves- Socks- Personal Care Items, such as: - Soap- Deodorant- Shampoo- Shaving Cream- Disposable Razors- Tooth Brush- Tooth Paste- Hard Candy (no chocolate or cookies)- a small memento (optional)- Greeting Card (optional)
- Note Paper- Envelopes- Pen- Post Cards.
For the safety and security of the Mission to Seafarers and to protect prospective seafarers all Alcohol and Sharp Knives (Jack Knives, etc.) are prohibited by law. Please do not wrap the Shoe Boxes. The Christmas Wrap for the box can be folded and placed inside the box, if you wish. Once they are received by the Mission, each shoe box is then inspected and wrapped according to the Canadian Customs Procedures and Regulations. Shoe Boxes may be dropped off anytime between now and Christmas -- although it would be nice to have them by the mid December -- directly to the Mission at 844 Marginal Road, Halifax. Should you require additional information, please contact (902) 422-7790
Advent is coming…are you ready?
Get an early start on your Advent preparations with the cutting-edge ecumenical education workshop No Minor Profits! During this 2-day session, workshop presenter the Rev. Dr. Laurence DeWolfe will guide participants through the imagery, daring, and hope embodied in the texts from the Lectionary for Advent. Nourish your creativity and get ready for the busy season ahead.
No Minor Prophets!
Church of St. Andrew and St. David
164 Germain Street
Saint John, NB E2L 2G3
Date: November 19-20
Registration Fee: $50 per person (bursaries available)
Deadline to Register: Friday, November 13
Further information and registration details available on the AST web site: www.astheology.ns.ca/UpcomingEvents.html
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Delta Hotel, 39 King Street (Market Square), Saint John, for $115 per night (taxes and parking are extra). Please call hotel reservations at 1-800-335-8233 and tell them you are attending the Atlantic School of Theology meeting to take advantage of this rate.
PICTURE YOUR CHURCH PICTURED AT GS |
General Synod Local Arrangements Committee has need of SUMMER pictures (in .jpeg format ONLY please) of every church in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. While we have some here that we use on the Diocesan website and Anglican NetNews, we don't have all of them. And, you may wish to update us.
Please send your pictures as attachments by email to Pauline Liengme at: pliengme@stfx.ca
The deadline is December 1, 2009.
Romance Renewed!
The Date-Night Couples course is back this fall by popular demand!
It includes candlelight dinners, jazz music and renewed romance!
This relationship enrichment program called “The Marriage Course” starts
Oct. 15th in St. Timothy’s Hall, Hatchet Lake. The seven session program teaches
skills to build or enhance a healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. The program
is for any married, engaged, or cohabiting couple who wants to build strong
foundations for a healthy relationship It's a great opportunity to spend time together as a
couple and look at important issues.
Enjoy a hearty, elegant meal together and listen to a talk exploring topics like communication,
resolving conflict, forgiveness, good sex and more! No group discussion involved.
Dates are: Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3.
Fee is $140 per couple to cover costs of food, workbooks and materials.
HURRY to REGISTER there’s a limit of 10 couples.
Location: 2320 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake (only 12 minutes from the Armdale Roundabout)
Call 852-4580 or e-mail: lgvaughn@eastlink.ca
100th ANNIVERSARY BURSARY
The Nova Scotia Board of Anglican Church Women annually offers a bursary of $200.00 to an Anglican Female Mature Student (5 years or more post formal schooling) qualifying in one of two categories: (1) Continuing Education at community schools, community colleges, technical institutes or other recognized institutes of learning; or (2) University Continuing Education courses - credit or not-credit courses. Application forms are linked here or can be picked up at the ACW Room, 5732 College Street, Halifax, NS B3H 1X3. As the ACW Room does not have regular open hours, you can also leave a message by phoning the ACW Room at (902) 423-8697. Completed forms must be received at the above address by December 31st, 2009. The bursary is awarded early in the new year.
A VERY SPECIAL 2010 CALENDAR
The Anglican Church Women of Nova Scotia will have for sale a very special 2010 Church Calendar, celebrating the 300th Anniversary of continuous Anglican worship in our Diocese. As it will feature pictures of 12 churches in our Diocese, it is anticipated that it will be a keepsake item. The calendar is produced by the 2010 Committee as part of the 2010 celebrations.
For groups wishing to sell these 2010 Church Calendars as a fund raising project in their parish, now is the time to place an order. For more information please contact the ACW Calendar Chairperson, Anna Langille, at (902) 423-8697, or write to Anna at the ACW Room, Diocesan Centre, 5732 College Street, Halifax, NS B3H 1X3. Order forms were distributed at the Annual Meeting and are also included in the Summer issue of the ACW Newsletter, "Keeping In Touch....". Please get your order with payment in to the office early because Anna believes they will go very quickly. There will be a limited printing, and once they are gone, they’re gone! (It is expected that for 2011 the ACW will once again be offering "The Canadian Church Calendar" as they have done in previous years.)
Thank you to everyone who last year delivered the church calendars to branches and drop-off areas across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Hand Delivery is the best way to go! Mailing is very costly and postage seems to always be going up.
Click on image for more information
A Celebration of New Ministry for the Parish of St. Peter’s, Birch Cove and the Reverend Robert Richmond, will take place Wednesday, October 14, 7 pm. All are welcome.
Sunday, October 18th - St. Luke's Day
7:00pm Christ Church, New Ross
Celebration of New Ministry
for the Parish of New Ross
and the Rev. Frances Boutilier
The Gospel Steps, a singing/dancing group of 12 young ladies from First
United Church in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland will be giving two concerts in
the Halifax Metropolitan area. Their material consists of songs that
highlight Bible stories from the Old Testament in a musical presentation
called "Hero Of The Faith". Songs in the collection include "Hero Of The
Faith", "The Most High God", "Moses Led His People","Deborah", "Elijah",
"When I Turned My Heart To Heaven", "Goliath", and "I Am His Lamb" All the
material is very upbeat and the stories are presented in a dancing musical
theatre style. The girls love performing their material and have been
blessed with a warm reception wherever they sing and dance.
Performances will be held Friday, Oct 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at Bedford United
Church, 1200 Bedford Highway Bedford and Sunday, Oct 25th at All Saints
Cathedral 5732 College St, Halifax at 3pm. Joining them at both concerts
will be the Gospel Singing trio of Peter MacDonald, Ronalda Hutton and Anne
Devine and on Friday night ReGenesis and Judy Savoy. Come be part of this
musical presentation of Gospel Music for young and old alike.
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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 September 2009, at St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Church, 1650 Highway No 1, Clementsport, Annapolis County……
Sunday 18th October 1000 Hrs Morning Prayer BCP Pentecost 19
Sunday 25th October 1000 Hrs Holy Eucharist BCP Pentecost 21
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Stewardship is not a Spectator Sport!
A coach was asked what role spectator sports played in the physical fitness of a nation. He responded: None. What you have at a game is 22 football players exercising but needing rest, and 55,000 spectators resting but needing exercise. All too often that accurately describes how it is in the church. A few people do the work while the rest watch and express their satisfaction or dissatisfaction. St. Paul says it ought not be that way in the church, the body of Christ! There are no spectators. All of us are called to be participants. God the Holy Spirit gives us gifts so that we might use them to carry out our ministry as a part of the church. Using our God-given gifts properly is what the stewardship life is all about. It is not optional. All God's people are stewards by virtue of their baptism. And all God's people have gifts to be used to build up the body of Christ. God brought us into the church. Christ suffered and died that we sinners might have forgiveness and fellowship with God. He brings the redeemed into His fellowship, the church, but not to be spectators! God calls us to participate, to use our gifts for His purposes. Holy Spirit, thank You for Your gifts to me. Amen
From Portals of Prayer CPH at www.cph.org .
Upcoming Companions on a Journey Events: ·
Nov 20/21 Prince Edward Island. Details to be announced.
- Stay tuned for new dates coming soon for Lunenburg, Annapolis Valley & Cape Breton.
The complete October through December Cycle of Prayer and Provincial Prayer Care are now available on the web site at: http://nspeidiocese.ca/diocese/cycle/cycle.htm
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER
SOUTH SHORE REGION
October 18
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Ian Wissler and Chris
St. James’, Mahone Bay
Christ Church, Maitland
New Dublin with Petite Riviere, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Sandy Murray, Priest-in-Charge
St. Peter’s, West LaHave
St. James’, LaHave
St. John’s, West Dublin
St. Michael’s, Petite Riviere
St. Mary’s, Crousetown
St. Alban’s, Vogler’s Cove
St. Paul’s, Cherry Hill
St. Mark’s, Broad Cove
St. John’s, LaHave Island
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly:
St. Paul'/St. Matthew's, Hearst
St. Luke's, Hornepayne
seeking an incumbent
Retired Clergy residing outside the Diocese of Moosonee:
The Reverend Jim Riesberry and Barbara
Provincial Synod, Cochrane, October 14-16
Pray for the preparations being made for 'Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese.
[click here for the Anniversary Prayer]
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE
Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
October
Let Us Give Thanks For . . .
Please Pray For . . .
18 October Province of British Columbia and the Yukon
Archbishop John Privett and Provincial Council
October 15 Ordination of Tammy Hodge to the Diaconate (NSPEI)
October 16-17 Diocesan Stewardship Conference (FR)
October 16-17 Stewardship Conference led by Canon Charles LaFond (MTL)
October 16-17 Diocesan Council (NSPEI)
October 16-18 Meeting of the Diocesan Executive Council in Quebec City (QC)
October 19 Bishops’ Planning Day (NSPEI)
October 19-21 Bishop’s visitation to deaneries of Saint John and Chaleur (FR)
October 20-22 Clergy Conference (CNL)
October 20-22 College of Clergy Residential Conference to Inspire! Uplift! Transform! (NSPEI)
2009 Council of the North Prayer Cycle now available!
Anglican-Lutheran prayer cycle: The prayer cycle is available here (PDF):
http://www2.anglican.ca/faith/relationships/documents/cp2008-09.pdf
The Afternoon ACW of St. Andrew's Anglican Church
8 Locks Road, Dartmouth will be holding their
Annual Roast Beef Dinner on
October 24th, 2009
4: 30 - 6 PM
Cost - Adults $10.00, Children 5 - 10 years of age $2.50.
Come & Enjoy great food.
KAZURI Jewellery Sale: This fundraising event for Grandmothers in Africa will take place on Nov. 4th (Wed.) from 1:00 - 3:00 and 6:00 - 8:00, and Sat. Nov. 7th from 10:00 - 2:00 at Citadel High School cafeteria. Kazuri means 'small and beautiful' in Swahili, and this jewellery is made from earthern clay by African women in a fair - trade workplace, with all the proceeds going back to support African grandmotnhers and AIDS orphans in their care. You'll find lovely gifts and support this very worthwhile event at the same time! (to see a sampling, go to <Kazuri jewellery> on the net).
Fall Turkey Supper and Sale at St. James' Anglican Church Corner Main Street & Prospect Avenue Kentville on Wednesday, October 28 4:30pm - 7:00pm For tickets call 678-3123. $10 adults; $5 children under age 12. Poster
On Sunday, October 18th, the 50 voice Trinitarians Choir from New Glasgow will present the 65th Anniversary of D-Day and Battle of Normandy Commemorative Concert, 3:00 p.m. at St. James United Church, Great Village.
The concert will present a collage of war time songs and other appropriate music using the resources of the Trinitarians. There will be stirring choir pieces, solos, quartets and a piano and violin duo. The choir is directed by Monica George Punke and accompanist is Sandra Johnson.
This concert is sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Cobequid Branch #72 and supported by Veterans Affairs Canada.
For more information contact:
Gerry Punke,
548 Nelson St.,
New Glasgow, NS B2H 3C7
902 752 1297
Chowder Luncheon – St. Francis By The Lakes
Location: 192 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville Friday - October 30th, 2009 11:30 am – 1:00 pmChowder Lunch or Hamburg Soup with Whole Wheat RollDessert: Homemade Gingerbread with warm Lemon SauceTea/CoffeeEat in or Take-Out $7.00
For more info call Rose 864-5577
Up Coming Events…..
Remember With Us...War Song Sing a Long...November 9, St. Peters, Alberton, PEI. Come, remember with us....
FALL HAM SUPPER & PAINTED PUMPKIN AUCTION: A Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper with home made Baked Beans, Brown Bread and all the trimmings will be held in theParish Hall on FRIDAY OCTOBER 23RD at 5:30 PM. Cost is $8.00 with a special family rate of $25.00 for a family of 4. Following Supper we will be auctioning off special PAINTED PUMPKINS . Several well known local artists among them Geof Butler, Pam Bishop, Helen Opie and Cam Albright are painting pumpkins for us. Each pumpkin will be different, unique and well worth having on your front step for the Hallowe'en season. Tickets can be purchased from members of the Projects Committee. Seating is limited to 60 so don't miss out on a delicious way to support our parish and welcome in November . St Luke's Parish Hall, Annapolis Royal
St. Cecilia Concerts - St. John's Lunenburg November 28, February 5 and April 9.
A.C.W. Luncheon and Sale, Church of the Holy Spirit,
Regency Drive, Dartmouth,
Saturday November 7, 2009 11:30-1:30.
Adults $7.00 Children (under 10) $4.00
St. Francis By The Lakes Annual Roast Beef Supper
192 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville
Saturday October 24th, 2009 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Roast Beef Supper includes Dessert, Tea & Coffee
Adults $10.00
Children under 12 years $5.00
Alternate Children’s menu - $2.50
Hot Dog, Potato Chips & Dessert
Sponsored by the Anglican Church Women
Everyone Welcome
Date; Nov 7, 2009 Saturday
Place; St. Niclolas Anglican Church Westwood Hills, Tantallon, N.S (across from the Rink) Time: 4:30-6:30 PM Price: Adults $10. Children under 12 years $5. Menu: Roast Turkey, gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, turnip, roll and coleslaw, assorted pies for dessert, juice tea and coffeeDoesn’t that sound scrumptious!! This will be an eat- in or take- out meal. Tickets: Please phone Ada Moulton @ 835-9745 or see Guild Members. Bake table will also be available. All funds raised go to various church endeavors, including outreach, Sunday school supplies, and any other needs that may arise in the parish as might be requested. Bring your friends and have a great dinner together -great for freezing for yourselves and others too.
TAKE A BREAK FROM RAKING UP THOSE LEAVES & COME VISIT US IN LOCKEPORT & ADMIRE THE FALL FOLIAGE STILL ON THE BEAUTIFUL TREES ,ALONG THE WAY. OUR ANNUAL PARISH SALE & AUCTION WILL BE HELD OCT 17TH. AT THE FIRE HALL, HALL STREET IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN LOCKEPORT - EXIT 23 OFF HWY #103. DOORS OPEN @ 10 AUCTION BEGINS @ 11:30 TURKEY BURGERS AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH AND PIE & CRAFT TABLES GALORE, TO HELP WITH EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING :-} MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A GOOD DAY TO BE HAD BY ALL. |
MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on October 30, 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.
St. Francis By The Lakes Irish Ceilidh
Fourth Annual Auction & Dinner
Saturday October 17th, 2009
Location: Jolly Mug, Bayers Lake
Tickets: $10.00 per person (Age 19+)
Includes ¼ Chicken Dinner
Viewing: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Auction to follow
Call Sarah Smith for tickets @ 864-4281
Parish of Alberton/O’Leary
Prince Edward Island, Rev. Andrew Mortimer
Remember With Us...War Song Sing a Long...November 9,
St. Peters, Alberton. Come, remember with us....
Christ Church (Windsor) “Cinema Paradiso”
The Christ Church “Cinema Paradiso” Movie Nights are open to all who are interested in exploring some of the questions that movies raise. Thursday evenings, 6:30pm, Christ Church Parish Hall, 7 Wentworth Street, Windsor. The following movies will be watched with a brief discussion following. October 22nd – “Slum Dog Millionaire”; November 26th – “The Children of Men”; January 28th – “Babette’s Feast”; February 25th – “Wit”; March 25th – “The Mission”; April 22nd – “Chariots of Fire”; May 27th – “The Merchant of Venice”.
Contact: (Rev’d) David Curry, 798-2454; dpcurry@ns.sympatico.ca |
Christ Church BOOK Club – Windsor Interested in books and a bit of discussion? The Christ Church Book Club welcomes anyone who is interested. Tuesday evenings, 7:30-8:30, Christ Church Parish Hall, 7 Wentworth Street, Windsor. The following books (or excerpts) will be considered along with reference to other works related to them: November 3rd - “The Twilight of Atheism: The Rise and Fall of Disbelief in the Modern World” by Alistair McGrath; December 1st – “The Mind of the Maker” by Dorothy Sayers; February 2nd, “The Shack” by Wm. Paul Young; May 4th – “Vermeer’s Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World” by Timothy Brook. Come, whether you have read all, some or none!
Contact: (Rev’d) David Curry, 798-2454; dpcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. For more information see http://christchurchwindsor.ca/news-and-events/christ-church-book-club/ |
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JOIN US ON OCTOBER 17th
THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY
Make Poverty History Halifax Invites You to Join with Us, Fellow Local Community Organizations, and Millions Around the Globe: Stand Up Take Action to Make Poverty History on October 17th
In 2006, 23 million people stood up, in 2007 47 million people, last year 116 million people Stood Up and Took Action. Let's break the record again this year and send a louder message than ever - Achieve the Millennium Development Goals!
Watch the Stand Up Take Action 2009 Video
The Make Poverty History Halifax Coalition invites you - as an organization supporting the aims and objections of the global Make Poverty History movement and the Millennium Development Goals - to join us on October 17th in the global Stand Up Take Action mobilisation. We will be aiming to better our record last year of 75,814 people who participated in Stand Up actions across Canada. And hope your organization will help us overachieve that goal by Standing with us on Saturday, October 17th.
1. WALK WITH US - 1PM @ VICTORIA PARK
Show your organization's dedication to addressing Extreme Poverty around the world and Poverty here at home. We will be marching from Victoria Park on Saturday, Oct 17th at 1pm to the Halifax North Memorial Public Library for a Stand Up and Community Organization Fair. Help us demonstrate that organizations throughout HRM are working hard to address poverty issues here and abroad by bringing your teams and volunteers out to our march, flying your organization's flags. Help us send the message to our local and federal leaders that more needs to be done to address poverty here and overseas.
2. STAND WITH US - 2:30PM @ HALIFAX NORTH MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Beginning at 2:30pm at the Halifax North Memorial Public Library, we will hosting a Stand Up Take Action pledge. Stand Up and Be Counted in this year's attempt to break the Guinness Record set last year.
3. PRESENT YOUR ORGANIZATION`S WORK AT OUR 'COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FAIR'
You're invited to a display table at the Library (at no cost), and introduce Stand Up participants to your organization's work in poverty and environment-related issues. Help us educate and engage with participants through this opportunity to discuss the context, issues and different approaches to addressing poverty. Tell them about your work. Share your success stories. Invite them to volunteer with your organization. Share with each other and find opportunities to collaborate. Please RSVP so we can ensure we set-up a table for you.
For more information, please join us at one of our two upcoming Information Sessions:
Public Information Sessions
Location: Halifax North Memorial Public Library, 2285 Gottingen Street Halifax
Dates: Thursday, October 15th @ 12:30pm-1:30pm
Please RSVP to: Merlin Watt at mphhalifax@gmail.com
We would greatly appreciation an early indication of your organization`s intention to participate in the October 17th events, so we promote your participation in our upcoming Press Releases.
In Solidarity,
Merlin Watt
Make Poverty History Halifax, Coordinator
Stand Up. Take Action. End Poverty Now. And join millions around the world in the largest social justice mobilisation in history! www.makepovertyhistory.ca/standup and www.standagainstpoverty.org
To join our mailing list and be kept up-to-date on local Make Poverty History meetings and activities, please visit http://groups.google.ca/group/mph-halifax?hl=en or our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=make+poverty+history+halifax&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2412528756&ref=search&sid=596528412.1813076348..1.
REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP & SETTLEMENT A workshop for people interested in refugee sponsorship and in particular groups settling Palestinian families
Saturday, October 24th, 2009 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Salvation Army Community Church and Family Resource Centre 328 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield
R.S.V.P. to ejones@misa.ns.ca or #406-8638 by Oct. 15th
Lunch will be provided
In fall 2009, the first of 6 Palestinian refugee families will begin to arrive in Halifax. They are being privately sponsored by various faith and community groups. In Private Sponsorship groups are responsible for the financial and emotional well-being of the families they support. This workshop will assist groups (new and experienced) in understanding their role in settling the families. Topics covered:
Organized by: Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association, Atlantic Refugee Immigrant Services, Committee of Groups Sponsoring Palestinian Families
Gratitude is expressed to: The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program, Toronto for financial support Salvation Army All presenters |
The FALL RALLY of the Women's Interchurch Council will be held at
Stevens
Road United Baptist Church, 2 Stevens Road (near Tacoma Dr.), Dartmouth
at
7:00 pm, Monday, October 19.
The topic of Community Support for Young
Adults will be addressed by representatives from Laing House and "Among
Friends". The Ingathering of the Least Coin will be held.
Anglican Journal News: PWRDF accepting donations for Philippines flood victims
MARITES N. SISON
STAFF WRITER
Sep 29, 2009
The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is releasing an
initial grant of $15,000 and is accepting donations to help tens of
thousands of families who were affected by a devastating tropical storm
that flooded 80 per cent of the Philippines' capital, Metro Manila, and
its neighbouring areas.
More than 240 people have been reported killed and more than 450,000
driven from their homes after tropical storm Ketsana (locally known as
"Ondoy") dumped a month's worth of rainfall in six hours on Sept. 26,
said Action by Churches Together (ACT) International. ACT is a coalition
of church-based groups that responds to natural disasters and
humanitarian crises, of which PWRDF, the Anglican Church of Canada's
relief and development arm, is a member.
There are fears that the number of victims will rise as a second
tropical cyclone is forming that may affect the same areas that are
still reeling from Ketsana.
To read the full story, please visit the Anglican Journal website,
www.anglicanjournal.com
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International Day of Climate Action in Halifax
Sat., Oct. 24th on the Halifax Common
Join friends and neighbours in HRM for a family-friendly get-together on Saturday, October 24th on the Halifax Common (by the Pavilion). Festivities will begin at 2pm and at 3:50pm we will join together for a collective action to show our support for strong government leadership and action on climate change. This event is part of the global 350.org movement. Plan your own event and/or join ours! (See www.350.org for details. Join our Facebook group for updates: search “International Day of Climate Action – Halifax, NS”.)
The Halifax Day of Climate Action is organized by a coalition including Oxfam, Council of Canadians- Atlantic Region, Ecology Action Centre, KAIROS, United Church of Canada- Maritimes Conference, Sierra Club- Atlantic Chapter, Lutheran Justice Group, and Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council.
OCTOBER:
For up-to-date revisions, check out the “Calendar of Events” at: http://www.localendar.com/public/diocese
If your meeting isn't listed, please have the committee/subcommittee chairperson book space with the Cathedral Office (423-6002; cathedralchurch@eastlink.ca) AND email the Synod Office at: office@nspeidiocese.ca with details to have it added to this calendar.
| Dreams - God’s Forgotten Language Are you curious about what your dreams may tell you about your spiritual life? This is a love of mine. I am willing to share with your congregation how God has reached out to the great people of scripture through dreams, and how he has continued to do so through the generations to our own time, in our own dreams. Rev. Henry Sharam 902-964-0410 |
HALIFAX MEALS ON WHEELS
Come be a part of your community and join the Halifax Meals on Wheels’ Team. Volunteers are needed to deliver noontime meals to seniors & shut-ins. Time commitment is approximately two (2) hours, once a week or bi-weekly. Gas allowance is given to Drivers. Please call Halifax Meals on Wheels office for more details. Phone # 429-4299
Halifax Camerata Singers present SOLACE: Songs of Remembrance choral
concert
and CD release on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church,
1300 Oxford St., Halifax. This popular concert is dedicated to the
memory of
loved ones no longer living among us. Concert repertoire includes
selections
from the CD, the world premiere of "Contrition" by Norwegian composer
Ola
Gjeilo, and the singing of "The Kontakion" by audience and choir with
organ.
A CD launch reception follows. Advance tickets $15/$5 at TAZ Records,
1593
Market St., or call Jill Rafuse, 492-4523
Ecumenical Vessel
An exhibition of works by Lynn Rotin and Zalman Amit.
While the artists exhibiting in this exhibition differ vastly in their religious and political views, they are linked by the content and aesthetical nature of their works—an example of the power of art as a starting point for respectful ecumenical discussion.
Show runs from October 9 to November 27
For gallery hours and further information on this exhibition, please check our web site: www.astheology.ns.ca/astarts/ (Information on the exhibition can be found under Current Exhibitions)
About the artists…
Lynn Rotin is a Halifax-based artist who has a passion for encaustic painting. She holds a BFA from NSCAD University in Halifax, a BA from York University, and a graphic design diploma from George Brown College, both in Toronto.
Zalman Amit is a wood turner who focuses on “one of a kind” artworks decorated by means of various ornamental procedures and techniques. He began wood turning after retiring as Professor of Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal. He now resides in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of October 10rd to 16th, 2009 is $0.5656 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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