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The Rev'd Canon Ken Vaughan has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Digby-Weymouth, effective June 16, 2010.
Back to Church Sunday
Back to Church Sunday is the largest single local-church invitational initiative in the world. It is based on the simplest and shortest step in evangelism - that we should invite someone we already know to something we love, that is we invite our friend to our church.
While the program began with the initial focus to invite 'back' those who used to attend, the program ensures that anyone who doesn't currently attend can be guaranteed a specially warm welcome.
Back to Church Sunday is endorsed by The Anglican Church of Canada, and used globally by many Christian denominations. Our Diocese has chosen to use this particular program and has taken up the challenge to try to double our congregations on September 26, 2010. The next challenge of course is then to help those who come move from being “visitors” to becoming active disciples of Jesus Christ. Each parish has been provided with a small booklet called “From Visitor to Disciple” written by John Bowen of the Institute for Evangelism. It is simple, practical and laid out in a step-by-step progression.
If you haven’t heard about Back to Church Sunday in your parish yet, ask why not and offer to help it happen! There is good resource material on the Diocesan website at www.nspeidiocese.ca . Look for the bright pink Back to Church logo.
Bishop Sue
Thurs., May 27th = Meetings in Office
Thurs., May 27th (evening) = King’s Edgehill Board Meeting
Sat., May 29th = Opening of the Anglican Editors Conference, AST
Sat., May 29th (11am-3pm) = Committee Consultation, St. Peter’s Birch Cove
Sun., May 30th = Parish of Wilmot: Deconsecration of Holy Trinity Church, Middleton
Mon., May 31st = Reading & Writing
Mon., May 31st (evening) = Anglican Editors Dinner, Mahone Bay
Tues., June 1st = Day Off
Tues., June 1st (evening) = Mission to Seafarers Board Meeting
Wed., June 2nd = Provincial House of Bishops Retreat
Thurs., June 3rd - Fri., June 11th = GENERAL SYNOD
Bishop Ron
Thurs., May 27th = Appointments/Meetings in Office
Fri., May 28th (12:00pm - 1:30pm) = Poverty Reduction Strategy in N.S., YWCA Halifax
Fri., May 28th (afternoon) = Appointments in Office
Sat., May 29th (11am-3pm) = Committee Consultation, St. Peter’s Birch Cove
Mon., May 31st = Day Off
Mon., May 31st (evening) = Anglican Editors Dinner, Mahone Bay
Tues., June 1st (evening) = Anglican Foundation Supper
Wed., June 2nd = Provincial House of Bishops Retreat
Thurs., June 3rd - Fri., June 11th = GENERAL SYNOD
Executive Director, Gordon Redden
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Mondays to Thursdays = Regular Office Hours
Fridays = Project Day (will be unavailable barring exceptional circumstances)
Ministry Team: Parish of the Resurrection, Sydney, N.S.
In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Right Rev’d Sue Moxley is inviting applications for a Ministry Team for the Parish of the Resurrection, Sydney, Nova Scotia. The parish has expressed a need for a senior cleric who would act as the lead and a junior or recently-ordained cleric who would be willing to take on an apprentice-type roll.
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 either 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, June 4, 2010.
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 1X3Phone: 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
If you have a discrepancy with information posted in the checklist, please contact Janice Roby or Jan Connors at the Synod Office.
This workshop is for anyone working with children in a church setting. We will 'unpack' the toolbox and discover tools to help make the Christian Education component engaging and stimulating for the children in your church. Click her for details
Calling all Procrastinators!
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Building on the 2010 300th Anniversary Celebrations, the N.S. ACW theme for 2010/11 is
A Journey Just Begun: A Ministering ACW
ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN CELEBRATIONS
"An Altar/Sanctuary Guild Workshop" will take place at St. John’s Church, Wolfville, on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The workshop will be led by the Rev. David Garrett, Regional Dean. For more information contact Marjorie Keddy, at 847-9150.
Upcoming:
Visit the ACW area of the Diocesan website for details; click here.
"A Journey Just Begun: Ministering Together"
September 11, 2010
"A Journey Just Begun: A Labour of Love"
October 23, 2010
The ACW Office in the Anglican Diocesan Centre will close from Wednesday, May 26th until Friday, June 25th.
2010 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NOTICES:
Map to Exhibition Park:
Please note that there is ample, free parking!
A Journey Just Begun
A History of the Diocese of Nova Scotia
and Prince Edward Island
1710 - 2010
Dr. Brian Cuthbertson
This is a completely new book on the history of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island that has been written in connection with the celebration of the 300th Anniversary of continuous Anglican worship in Canada. The book focuses on the work and witness of the Anglican Church in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It is lavishly illustrated with pictures, both full colour and black and white. It deals with the Church in its social context down through the centuries and its depiction of church life in the twentieth century is very well done. There is a chapter at the end of the book which contains pictures and short histories of almost all the congregations and parishes of the Diocese. The book is in landscape format and could be a very beautiful coffee table book as well as a reference book.
The book is available in May, 2010 and sells for $35.00 . Parishes or groups wishing to purchase 20 or more copies of the book to sell them may purchase them at the price of $30.00 each and can sell them for $35.00, keeping $5.00 for themselves as a fund raiser. The book will is available at St. John’s Columbarium on Windsor Street in Halifax, or at the residence of the Rev. James Purchase (455-1888) and also at the great service at Exhibition Park on June 6th. See the order form for more specific information. This book will make an excellent Christmas gift for anyone who used to live in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island as it is a great source of information “from down home”.
2010 Legacy Fund for Lay Ministry
Where would the Church be without lay people?
Paul reminds us that all are needed for the building up of the Body of Christ, the Church. Gifts have been given to all people who are called to be a part of the body. These gifts are sacred treasures that need to be developed and supported by the whole body. We all depend on each other and by doing so the body grows and prospers. Lay people depend on the Clergy many times throughout their lives for support, advice, spiritual guidance and help of many kinds. The Clergy depend even more heavily on these same Lay people for help in carrying out their vocations. The work of Christ in the Church would not be possible without the gifts and vocation of our dedicated Lay people.
“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess the gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts.” (1 Corinthians 12:27-31)
If it weren’t for Lay people who would listen to those interesting sermons? Who would put the coffee on for coffee hour? Who would sing the new hymns? Who would teach the children? Who would raise the money? Who would help plan the programs? Who would take the Church out into the world? Who would mow the grass in the cemeteries? Who would keep our books? Who would create our bulletins and parish newsletters? Who would help the clergy visit the sick and shut-in? Who would help the priest with our new and exciting liturgies?
The clergy are able to develop their gifts and learn new skills through continuing education programs in the Church. Many such programs do exist for lay people but there is little financial support in our diocese to help them take advantage of these opportunities. “2010 Legacy Fund” is an endowment fund set up in our diocese to meet the needs of lay people who would further their skills and gifts for the building up of the Body of Christ. This fund is the legacy project of “300 - A Journey Just begun 1710-2010". It will provide leadership for our journey into the future for ourselves, our children, and the Church in the world.
Programs to enhance the music of the Church, church architecture and design, liturgy and worship, church accounting, new forms of worship, education for children, education for seniors, education for youth, computer publishing skills, etc. There are many gifts but they are all of the Spirit and our people need to feel that the whole body supports them in their callings.
Your gift to 2010 Legacy Fund will provide funding for the future of our mission in our diocese and, thereby, fulfill our Lord’s command to go into the world and preach the good news to all people. Thank you for your vision and support.
Special Offering Envelopes will be available at the Service on June 6th for our people to donate to this Legacy. Also, Parishes have received some envelopes and are encouraged to make them available to their Parishioners ahead of June 6th so they can consider prayerfully their gift to this fund. Receipts will be issued.
PARISH CLERY AND ADMINISTRATIORS - Please include in your bulletin:
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT
THE 300 FUND FOR LAY TRAINING
The 300 Fund for Lay Training is our legacy for the future of our church’s training of lay people. It will be used to help lay people develop their gifts for the work of our church through education. Your contribution will enable our church to move forward with informed and empowered lay people. Please give generously.
300th Anniversary Celebration MUSIC
June 6th, 2010
Music Information for the service at Exhibition Park is available on the website at:
- http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/2010/celebration-music.pdf for the downloaded file
and if you just wanted to read the text on the site is it on the main front page at:
BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2010 GENERAL SYNOD. The Perry Rand Transportation Group Ltd, also known as The Bus Boys, will be the bus transportation for the 2010 General Synod. The Bus Boys Charter Division: Charter Service is the most environmentally sound, safest, and most reliable form of ground transportation for groups of all sizes. Leave the driving to us and arrive at your destination together! Any Parish or Group requiring transportation to the Synod or to the Celebration Service at Exhibition Park, may contact Tammy McKay at charters@thebusboys.com.or by calling Toll Free: 1-866-765-8825, or directly through their Web Site. |
2010 Trinity Divinity Associates' Conference
Featuring special guest John L. Bell of the Iona Community
June 8-10, 2010
WORSHIP & CONCERTS IN OUR PARISHES
The new St. George’s Men and Boys Choir, Halifax
under the direction of Nick Halley, presents
Its début concert of choral music and folk songs
Friday, June 18th at 7:00 PM
The newly formed St George's Men and Boys choir, under the direction of Nick Halley, will perform its début concert of choral music and folk songs on Friday 18 June at 7.00 PM in the church on Brunswick Street.
The concert features some of the great choral music of the last eight centuries: beginning with an ancient and stunning Gregorian chant through to pieces by Byrd, Stanford, Howells and Halifax’s own Paul Halley, together with a number of Irish folk tunes about the sea.
Inspired by his own formative experiences of singing in choirs when he was growing up, Halley successfully recruited 16 boys from all over Halifax earlier this year, and for the past three months has been training them in the process of singing, reading, and performing music from various eras, cultures and languages.
“I liked sports as a kid, particularly baseball,” says Halley, “but in hindsight nothing compared to singing in the choir and learning some of the best music in the world. There are very few activities in which a young boy can perform at the same—or even better—level than someone older, but singing is one of those activities.”
The boys worked on their own with Halley for the first several weeks of rehearsals, but more recently have been singing alongside some of the men from the King's College Chapel and St George's choirs. Through this experience, the boys receive an understanding of how this music works, what it means to their older peers, and what sort of dedication and focus it takes to do something excellently.
Saint George’s Anglican Church –popularly known as “the round church”-- is well known for its crystal clear acoustics, splendid architecture and its powerful Létourneau pipe organ. “This will be an ideal venue for the fresh voices of the boys and the choral pieces they will be performing,” says Halley.
All proceeds from ticket sales will go to support the work of the choir. Tickets for general admission will be $15 ($10 for students) and will be available at the door.
Anglican Church of Canada
Rev. Andrew Mortimer – 853-2524
Parish of Alberton/O’Leary,
Come pray on our Island
Sunday, May 30, 2010
9:30am Worship at St. Peter’s, Alberton; 11:15am, St. Luke’s, O’Leary – Sunday School.
ALL WELCOME!
Jesus and Java
A contemporary Eucharist will be held on Saturday, May 29th at 7:00 pm in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3751 Robie St. (North of Leeds) The youth will lead the music ministry and there will be a speaker from Phoenix House. Refreshments will be served after the Service in the Church Hall. Everyone welcomed.
We would like to invite/encourage any whom might be visiting in the Annapolis/Digby area to join us in any of the following Services during May and June at St. John’s Anglican Church, 1919 Clementsvale Road, Bear River, Annapolis County…….
Sunday 30th May
Sunday 06th June
Sunday 13th June
Sunday 20th June
Sunday 27th June
10:00 AM
1000 Hrs
1000 Hrs
1000 Hrs
1000 Hrs
Holy Eucharist BCP
Holy Eucharist BCP
Holy Eucharist BAS
Morning Prayer BCP
Holy Eucharist BCP
Trinity Sunday
Trinity 1
Trinity 2
Trinity 3
Trinity 4
MARRIAGE PREPARATION:
This course is primarily aimed at premarriage couples, though all couples and singles of any age can benefit greatly from learning more about their personality type. In my psychotherapy practice, I usually find when working with couples that we spend quite a lot of time talking about their personality types and how they are naturally different and the same. Although most of the people who take Enriching Relationships are premarriage couples, experience tells me that it can greatly benefit everyone.
AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:
The complete April through June Diocesan 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
CHEBUCTO REGION
May 30
St. Matthias, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Reverend William Sheppard, Priest-in-Charge, and Elizabeth
St. Paul’s, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Dr. Paul Friesen and Janet
The Reverend Canon Gordon Redden, Honorary Assistant, and Mary Lu
The Reverend Neale Bennet, Honorary Assistant, and Sharon
St. Philip’s, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Dr. Brian Spence
The Reverend Heather MacEachern, Deacon, and Blair
PRAY FOR THE GENERAL SYNOD MEETING,
JUNE 3RD – 11TH
SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly:
St. Paul’s, South Porcupine The Reverend Bruce Roberts and Pat St. Chard’s, Schumacher St. John’s, Chapleau St. John’s, Foleyet The Synod Office Staff: Julie Thibault, Secretary Treasurer Ruth Cluley, Executive Assistant Aimée Mousseau, Communications Officer |
Pray for 'Celebration 2010' events taking place in the Regions and the Diocese.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE
Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
30 May The Primate and the Council of General Synod
Archbishop Fred Hiltz
May 27 Administration and Finance Committee Meeting (ENLL)
May 28-30 Licensed Lay Ministers Conference (CNL)
May 30 Ordination to the diaconate and the presbyterate (MTL)
May 30-June 2 Atlantic Theological Conference (FR)
May
Let Us Give Thanks For . . .
Please Pray For . . .
A prayer for General Synod
Loving and Gracious God,
you call us ever to new life in Jesus your Son.
As we reach out to feel your winds stirring in our lives,
be with all members of your beloved Church
as we prepare for General Synod in Halifax in June.
Grant us a spirit of generosity and excitement
as we prepare to gather together under your
gentle leadership, for yours is the course our souls
are charting, and we glorify you through your Son,
in the power of the Spirit, now and always.
Amen.
from the General Synod Times.
~ Other prayers for General Synod and the Church ~
2010 Council of the North Prayer Cycle now available!
A Canadian Supplement to the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, 2010
This weekly prayer guide is designed to accompany the Anglican Cycle of Prayer from February 21 to May 16, 2010. It provides stories, background, praise, and intercessions for every diocese in the Anglican Communion.
Download “Praying with Our Partners”:
- Previous issue downloads:printer spreads, and black and white
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Anglican Fellowship of Prayer
Bishop Sue commends this prayer pamphlet, produced by the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (Canada), to your use leading up to the meeting of General Synod in June 2010.
Plant Sale and Antique Treasures Bedding plants, perennials, veggies, herbs, garden tools, planters and more. Everything for your garden, plus antique treasures. Saint George’s Round Church Hall, Cornwallis and Maitland streets, Halifax, on Friday, June 11, (5.30 to 8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 12, (9 a.m. to 12-noon).
The Anglican Church People are holding a supper in honour of the
165th Anniversary of Church of the Holy Spirit in Lakelands/Mount Uniacke
Date: Sunday, May 30th
Location: Mount Uniacke Legion
Punch Social from 4:00 to 5:00
Supper from 5:00 to 6:00
Cost $ 15.00 per person
For tickets please contact Jayne Sauson at 472-2149 or Sherry Hunt at 866-4676
Musical Entertainment will be provided
All Saints’ ACW will be holding a
Spring Casserole Buffet Supper
Where : All Saints Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston
When : Thursday May 27
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What : A large selection of salads,
casseroles and desserts
Adults - $ 9.00 Children - $ 4.00
Family rates are available
There will be take out!
Everyone IS Welcome
MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on May 28th, 2010. 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.
SOCIAL JUSTICE:
Click here for the May issue of the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation Newsletter.
TONIGHT!
May/June
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.
HALIFAX MEALS ON WHEELS – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Meals on Wheels has been operating 41 years, delivering full course, chilled meals to seniors and others who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. This service helps individuals remain in their own homes. The organization is seeking volunteers to act as drivers and helpers. Time commitment is approximately two hours, once a week. Volunteering for this worthy cause can be fun and rewarding. Come be a part of your community. For more information call the Halifax Meals on Wheels office: 429-4299.
Musique Royale presents ‘The Ernst Family Singers’ in Lunenburg, May 28
Musique Royale celebrates its 25th anniversary season with a featured performance by Lunenburg’s own Ernst Family Singers on Friday, May 28 at 7:30 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg.
The Ernst Family concert is the final in a series of three May events presented in association with the Bringin It Home Community Assistance Program. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Fulton’s Pharmacy or calling 634-9994. A special single ticket price for students is available at the door at $5.
Musique Royale presents the KERAMION TRIO
at St. John’s in Lunenburg on Friday, June 11 at 7:30 pm.
Musique Royale celebrates its 25th anniversary season with a performance by the KERAMION TRIO featuring Paul & Nick Halley, with guitarist Jon Suters. This exciting and eclectic ensemble featuring piano, pipe organ, drums, percussion, guitar, and bass will be heard at St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg on Friday, June 11 at 7:30 pm. The musicians, taking turns on a variety of instruments, will perform original compositions – in particular, works from Paul Halley’s “Angel on a Stone Wall” and “Triptych” albums, as well as compositions by Nick Halley (from his album “Barnum Hill”) and Jon Suters – as well as some traditional tunes from around the world. Their repertoire is a rich blend of classical, jazz, Brazilian, and Spanish music and rhythms; solo works will be performed on organ (Paul Halley), drums (Nick Halley), and guitar (Jon Suters).
Keramion was formed in 2008 and since then have had numerous performances throughout North America.
Tickets are $20 and are available at Fulton’s Pharmacy and at the door. Information: 634-9994
For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of May 22nd to 28th, 2010 is $0.5994 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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