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The Rev’d Gordon Druggett has been appointed Rector of the Parish of St. Stephen’s Chester, effective September 1, 2010. Gordon will transfer from the Diocese of Western Newfoundland.
Back to Church Sunday Resources:
Booklet “From Visitor to Disciple”: The Regional Deans for all regions except Chebucto, Dartmouth and Fort Sackville, were given enough booklets for every parish at their May meeting ... check with your Regional Dean to get yours! The next shipment of books is due soon for the three Metro regions. Kelly Appleton will let those Regional Deans know when they arrive. This little book is great for planning to follow up and answer the question “What do we do after September 26, 2010?”
Pentecost Challenge- Grow Your Giving by 1%!
The original challenge was put out by Bishop Sue in her May article in the Diocesan Times. There is a chart you can use to calculate your 1% target. One parish who started on the first Sunday in May to talk about growing your giving by 1% has shown a steady increase in giving every Sunday since then, so it does work! A member of Diocesan Council did some calculations (live link to Calculations document) to show what the 1% increase can do for your parish. If your clergy or wardens have not spoken about the Pentecost 1% Challenge yet, maybe you should! We are all called to help to make God’s dream of justice and joy come true. One mark of a healthy parish is having the resources to do the ministry to which God is calling you. This is one way to improve the resources available to your parish.
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Bishop Sue
Vacation ... thru to July 5th
Bishop Ron
Thurs., June 17th = Appointment/Meetings
Fri., June 18th = Reading & Writing
Fri., June 18th (evening) = Diocesan Council
Sat., June 19th = Diocesan Council
Sun., June 20th = Parish of Lantz
Mon., June 21st = Day Off
Tues., June 22nd - Wed., June 23rd = Appointments/Meetings
Executive Director, Gordon Redden
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Mondays to Thursdays = Regular Office Hours
Fridays = Project Day (will be unavailable barring exceptional circumstances)
There are no openings at this time.
Job site of Anglican Church of Canada: http://www2.anglican.ca/jobs/index.php
SUMMER HOURS
The Synod Office will close at 12noon each Friday through to Labour Day. During this time our hours will be:
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Friday: 9am to 12 noon
The Synod Office will be closed on July 1st for Canada Day, and July 2nd -- moving day.
ANN: Please note that there will be no NETNEWS on Wednesday, June 30th. Moving from College Street to Quinpool Road that week will preclude reliable computer access. Please submit items for that issue by June 22nd for inclusion on June 23rd. Thank you.
Diocese of Nova Scotia and
Prince Edward Island
5732 College Street
Halifax, NS B3H 1X3
(902) 420-0717; office@nspeidiocese.ca
Please note our new address effective 2 July 2010:
6017 Quinpool Road
Halifax, NS
B3K 5J6
Our phone number and emails will remain the same.
To Members of our Diocese making purchases at the Veritas store on Barrington Street in Halifax,
Our Diocese does not have “an open account” at the Veritas Store. Purchases can only be made there in the normal fashion; Cash, Visa, Debit Card.
P. Flemming, Controller
If you have a discrepancy with information posted in the checklist, please contact Janice Roby or Jan Connors at the Synod Office.
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.
The ACW Office in the Anglican Diocesan Centre will close from Wednesday, May 26th until Friday, June 25th.
2010 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NOTICES:
As part of the 300th anniversary celebrations of the Anglican Church and the Town of Annapolis Royal, The Chester Brass will be performing a concert in St. Luke's Church on Sunday, June 26 at 7.00 pm. Tickets at the door - $10.00.
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). 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.
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.
Please forward donations to the Diocese, attention: Jana O'Neil.
STOVE AVAILABLE
With the demolition of the Diocesan Centre in the next few weeks, among the items to be disposed of is a Garland commercial kitchen range. In fully working condition, this electric stove features a large oven, 2 electric burners and a flat cooking surface which measures 24 x 24 inches. The overall dimensions of the stove are 36” wide by 32” deep. For more information please contact the Cathedral Church of All Saints 423-6002 or cathedraldean@eastlink.ca
Vacation Opportunity for Clergy ... Come Whale Watch
Comfortable three bedroom house in Sandy Cove available for vacation periods in return for taking one service per Sunday (Eucharist). Preference will be given to clergy from the Diocese of NS & PEI. Clergy from other dioceses may apply with permission from Bishop S. Moxley, Diocese of NS & PEI
If interested, please contact wardens Janet Oswald oswald@bellaliant.net (telephone 902-834-2560) and John Scott scotts@sandycove-ns.ca (telephone 902-834-2681).
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Deadline for Application is Sept. 15, 2010
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Please join us on Saturday, June 19th at 1pm for the launch of -
‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ — A History of the Anglican Church established by New England Planters in Kings County, Nova Scotia
In On the Shoulders of Giants, author Elinor Murray tells the engaging story of the Parish of Cornwallis established by New England Planters and their leader, Major Samuel Starr, along with Colonel John Burbidge, William Best and Benjamin Belcher in Cornwallis Township in 1760 — 250 years ago. In two volumes, Mrs. Murray recounts the tales of members of the Parish, and their descendants who made their mark in the world beyond Kings County. The second volume, reflects on the two other churches in the parish - St. Thomas and St. Michael and All Angels - and gives stirring accounts of the First and Second World Wars from the perspective of people in the Parish. In the final chapters, Mrs. Murray chronicles the events and the people of the Parish of Cornwallis to 2010 while always hinting at the great things yet-to-come in the next 250 years of Parish of Cornwallis.
The linked press release contains more details on the contents of On the Shoulders of Giants.
The launch will include a slide show of photos found during research for the books, displays of original artwork created for the anniversary year including one by local artist Twila Robar-DeCoste and the author, Elinor Murray, signing first editions of On the Shoulders of Giants. St. John's Church will be open and the Rector, the Reverend David Garrett will be present to answer questions. Sandwiches, sweets, tea, coffee and juice will be catered by the ladies of the Parish.
Each set of two books is $25 plus taxes, shipping and handling where applicable. For additional information regarding the launch, to order books or if you have any questions, please email - 2010book@parishofcornwallis.ca . Additionally, during the week of June 13th, Volume I Prologue of On the Shoulders of Giants will be posted on The Parish of Cornwallis website.
CANON W.S.H. MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: July 16, 2010 |
This scholarship (or scholarships) in the amount of up to $5000.00 is awarded annually, to assist the ongoing education of clergy within five years or so of graduation from theological studies. It is awarded to clergy from one of the Anglican dioceses in the Atlantic Provinces to study and/or travel outside of the region. The award was established by the late Robert Morris, in memory of his father, the Reverend Canon W.S.H. Morris, M.A., D.D., Kingsman, a scholar and parish priest in the diocese of Nova Scotia for forty years. Academic merit as well as commitment to pastoral ministry will be considered. Preference will be given to those pursuing a formal qualification. Recipients of this scholarship will be required to serve in one of the Anglican dioceses in the Atlantic Provinces for at least three years after completion of the study funded by the scholarship. Should the recipient at any time within the three years wish to be released from this undertaking, the recipient will be required to replay the scholarship in proportion to the unexpired part of the three-year period. Applications for this award should include: a letter indicating previous education, current diocese and position, intended program of study, and a statement of how these studies will further your future pastoral ministry in the Atlantic region. If you are pursuing a formal qualification or program, please provide evidence of admission, or indicate when you expect to receive formal admission. Applications for the scholarship should be sent to: The Rev’d Dr. Jody Clarke, Atlantic School of Theology, 660 Francklyn Street, Halifax, N.S. B3H 3B5. Email: jclarke@astheology.ns.ca (fax: 902-492-4048). |
Atlantic School of Theology Launches New Academic Program
Diploma in Youth Ministry
The Rev. Canon Eric Beresford, President of Atlantic School of Theology, is pleased to announce that the AST Board of Governors has approved the launch of a new Diploma Program in Youth Ministry.
This program is designed for leaders of youth who wish to deepen and broaden their skills for ministry with young people. The diploma program combines required and elective units of study with practical experience in the leadership of youth. The first unit of study for the new Diploma program coincides with AST’s Best Practices Institute on October 1-2, 2010, and features workshop leader Rodger Nishioka, a specialist in the area of youth and young adults.
For more information and application details, please consult the AST website www.astheology.ns.ca/youthministry.
Information on the upcoming BPI workshop and cohort program, Beyond games and Soup Kitchens, Nurturing a passionate spirituality in youth ministry, is also available online www.astheology.ns.ca/bpi.
The Anglican Churches of Pictou County (ACPC) is planning on starting an EFM Programme starting this Fall. If you are interested in attending, please contact David Harrison (902-923-2902 or djh@djharrison.ca) by the end of June.
ANGLICANA TALES: A photographic exhibition of Nova Scotia Anglican churches by Peter Coffman:
EVERYBODY MUST SEE this beautiful and inspiring exhibition of photographs of Anglican gothic revival churches of Nova Scotia. If you are in Halifax any time between now and July 4, 2010, take 20 minutes (or more) at the Dalhousie Art Gallery, basement floor of the Dalhousie Arts Centre, just a few blocks west of All Saints Cathedral, at 6101 University Avenue.
Admission is FREE. For more information, see the Gallery's website: www.artgallery.dal.ca
The Parish of Annapolis will be celebrating their 300th anniversary with a Special Service of Holy Eucharist to reflect the liturgy and music of 1910 and the early 20th century at St. Luke's Church. Annapolis Royal on Sunday, July 4th at 10.00 am This will be a service such as your grandparents would have enjoyed. Familiar hymns, old fashioned food and wear a hat if you have one! All welcome
Jesus and Java: A contemporary Eucharist on Saturday, June 26th at 7:00 pm in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3751 Robie Street. (north of Leeds) The Youth will lead the Music Ministry and there will be refreshments served after the service. Special guests will be some of the residents and their assistants from the L’Arche Community in our neighbourhood.
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.
Come Pray on our Island!
Anglican Church of Canada
Rev. Andrew Mortimer – 853-2524
Parish of Alberton/O’Leary, Prince Edward Island
Sunday, June 20, 2010
9:30am Worship at St. Peter’s, Alberton
11:15am, St. Luke’s, O’Leary
ALL WELCOME!
Sunday, June 20m 7P.M.
Christ Church, Kildare Capes
Service conducted by the Rev. Sylvia Dyer, great granddaughter
of the Rev. R.W. Dyer, first Anglican pioneer missionary, West Prince County.
All Welcome!
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 June at St. John’s Anglican Church, 1919 Clementsvale Road, Bear River, Annapolis County…….
Sunday 20th June
Sunday 27th June
1000 Hrs
1000 Hrs
Morning Prayer BCP
Holy Eucharist BCP
Trinity 3
Trinity 4
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
June 20
University of King’s College Chapel
The Reverend Canon Dr. Gary Thorne and Sandra
Mission to Seafarers, Port of Halifax
The Reverend Allen Frye, Chaplain, and Dianna
Maggie Whittingham-Lamont, Manager
Dorothy Harnish, Assistant Manager
Pray for all people and their ministries in our Companion Diocese of Moosonee, particularly: Holy Trinity, Cochrane The Reverend CJ Adams
Retired Clergy living in the Diocese The Reverend Norma Teigen and Norm, Matheson |
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE
Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
20 June Diocese of Quebec
Bishop Dennis DrainvilleJune 18-19 Meeting of Diocesan Council (NSPEI)
June 18-20 NSOM Formation Weekend (NSPEI)
June 21 National Aboriginal Day and our congregation in Odanak (MTL)
June
Let Us Give Thanks For . . .
Please Pray For . . .
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”:
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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.
Everyone IS Welcome
MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on June 25th, 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.
Treat Dad to a tasty treat at the Father's Day Breakfast |
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Being the Change: Building a Culture of Peace . . .
in our classrooms, our communities, and our world
July 7 - 10, 2010
Mount Saint Vincent University
July 7: FREE PUBLIC LECTURE
From Kindergarten to the UN – Education and Action for Peace, Alyn Ware
7 pm, Seton Auditorium
July 8 – 9: CONFERENCE SESSIONS
July 10: FIELD TRIP TO PUGWASH, World Famous for Peace
Join other changemakers to explore how peace education, women's activism, and the disarmament movement have contributed and can contribute to building a more peaceful world. Conference presenters include Alyn Ware, Sandra Butcher, Adele Buckley, Erika Simpson, Hetty van Gurp, and Donna Smyth. Conference sessions focus on topics such as nuclear weapon-free zones, building peace through art and women activists working for peace.
During the Saturday field trip to Pugwash, participants will have the opportunity to visit the historic home of the Pugwash Movement, learn more about its storied past, especially the contribution of women to the Pugwash Movement, and tour the recently restored Thinkers’ Lodge, designated a National Historic Site in 2008.
Registration is now open! Register early – spaces are limited!
Conference (July 8-9): $75 (Thursday night dinner and overnight accommodations are optional and not included in the conference fee)
Field trip to Pugwash (July 10): $45 (Includes bus transportation between Halifax and Pugwash, coffee break on arrival and light lunch. Time: 8am - 6pm
Field trip to Pugwash (July 10): $20 (Provide own transportation to Pugwash and join the group for a coffee break on arrival and light lunch)
For more information, to take a look at the program or to register, go to www.msvu.ca/peaceconference, or contact us at peaceconference@msvu.ca or 902-457-6131. Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129257540425553
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.
On June 4, 2010, the Provincial Government announced the next phase of
the
review of the Heritage Property Act, engaging Nova Scotians in
external
consultations. The Act gives government the authority to protect,
promote and preserve provincially and municipally designated heritage
buildings in Nova Scotia. As a stakeholder with interest in this
review, I encourage you to take part in these consultations.
In the near future, you will be informed of opportunities to directly
participate in this consultation phase of the review. You will have a
chance to share your point of view and affect the way Nova Scotia’s
heritage properties are preserved and protected for the benefit of our
communities. As always, government will be guided by what is in the
best
interests of Nova Scotians and their communities.
Government is acting on the recommendation contained in its heritage
strategy, A Treasured Past, A Precious Future. You will be able to
follow developments around the review of the Act online at
www.gov.ns.ca/tch/spp/. If you have questions about the review
process, please contact Kevin Barrett, Coordinator, Heritage Property
Program, at barretkl@gov.ns.ca or (902) 424-5647.
For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of June 12th to 18th, 2010 is $0.5999 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
The Anglican Net News is compiled weekly at the Diocesan Office, usually by Jan Connors. If you would like to submit material for consideration please send to netnews@nspeidiocese.ca or FAX (902) 425-0717. The next deadline is Tuesday, June 22nd for all material to be considered for inclusion until the next issue on July 7th.
To subscribe or change your email address for the Net News, please e-mail us at office@nspeidiocese.ca. Tell others about the ANN!
Until next Wednesday...
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