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FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:

It is now 72 days to back to Church Sunday – September 26, 2010. Are you ready? Who will you invite to come to church with you that Sunday? Is your parish working on being welcoming to those who will come back, or who will come for the first time to your church? Will the service be “user friendly” for first timers? Have you thought about what would be different for someone who had not been in church for 15 years? From those who have already experienced back to Church Sunday, we are warned that when we invite someone, be sure to tell them about the offering and how is it used for God’s work in the church and in the community. That way they are not embarrassed and left fumbling through their pockets!

Archdeacon John Clarke has invited the eight bishops of the Province of Canada to come to church with us in PEI. They will all be visiting in parishes that day within our diocese. Bishop Ron and I will also be in touch with various media to promote back to Church Sunday. If you have local radio, TV, or newspaper, please send us their contact information so we can be in touch with them. In Metro, +Ron and I will be riding the ferry in cope and mitre one morning with invitations to people to Come Back to Church. How could we promote this special Sunday in your area?

The challenge is to double our congregations on September 26, 2010, and then keep them coming back.

So lots of people arrive on September 26, 2010, then what do you do? How do you keep them coming back? Some things you will think of right away. Professor of evangelism and Director of the Wycliffe Institute of Evangelism, John Bowen, has compiled a great little booklet (43 pages) called “From Visitor to Disciple”. In it, he outlines 8 practical steps to encourage people to move from being a visitor in your church to becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.

As part of the preparation for Back to Church Sunday, the Diocese purchased enough books for each parish to have one copy as a resource. If you have not seen the one for your parish yet, ask your Rector if they have received the parish copy yet. Some of the suggestions require advance planning so the Parish Council or the Spiritual Development Committee needs to read the book over the summer!

The goal of Back to Church Sunday and of all evangelism is to help people to find and build a relationship with God in Jesus Christ, and to experience the mercy, love and forgiveness of God in Christian community. If your Parish has a Prayer Team/Chain, ask them to pray for your preparations for Back to Church Sunday.

WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS

* Kelly Appleton, Episcopal Administrative Assistant, will be on vacation Wednesday, July 21st returning on August 11th. If you require immediate assistance during this period, please contact the Synod Office at 902-420-0717 or office@nspeidiocese.ca.

NOTIFICATION OF OPENING

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.

St. Francis By the Lakes Anglican Church, Lower Sackville, NS is currently seeking a Music Director who will be responsible for accompanying at Sunday worship services and other special services throughout the year, directing the choir(s) and overseeing the development of ongoing music ministry of the Parish. St. Francis By the Lakes is a family-centered parish that combines both traditional and contemporary music to compliment and fulfill the worship experience of the congregation.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of Grade VIII RCM in Piano or an equivalent combination of training and experience. We are seeking an individual who has strong interpersonal skills and is eager to work with members of the parish to encourage their God-given musical talents within the life of the parish and community. This position carries a monthly honorarium.

All interested parties should contact one of the following persons to express their interest in further exploring this opportunity.

If you have a discrepancy with information posted in the checklist, please contact Janice Roby or Jan Connors at the Synod Office.

GENERAL NOTICES:

A yard sale is scheduled for Friday, July 16th and Saturday, July 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Anglican Diocesan Centre, 5732 College Street, Halifax. Please use the main College Street entrance.

This will be a cash and carry sale, all sales final, of washers, dryers, stoves, fridges, air conditioning units, microwaves, desks, tables, chairs and other miscellaneous items.

Perhaps a good time to add one of these items to your church, hall, home, or cottage.

Bruce Langille

Yard Sale Coordinator

The Stewardship Resource Development group is pleased to present a conference this fall focussed on how your parish can implement the programs described in "The 'S' Word" - a publication of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) authoured by Canadian Archbishop Douglas Hambidge (Ret) that has been distributed to each parish in the Diocese. Archbishop Hambidge will co-lead this session with Rob Waller from the National Church office.

When: October 1 (~6:30-9 PM) - October 2 (~9 AM - 4 PM) (Times to be finalized by Sept 1)
Where: St. Peter's Birch Cove, Halifax (2 min. from exit 2 on the 102)
Cost: $50 for a parish group of up to 4 people.

Registration is limited, so sign up as soon as you can! Registration will open online via the Stewardship web page (www.nspeidiocese.ca/stewardship) this Friday, July 16 at 9 AM and will close Monday, September 20 at 5 PM, so that we can be sure our catering numbers are accurate.

Previous attendance at a stewardship workshop is not required.

E-mail any questions you may have about this event to stewardship@nspeidiocese.ca

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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.

Deadline for Application is Sept. 15, 2010

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CANON W.S.H. MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION is THIS FRIDAY, 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).

WORSHIP & CONCERTS IN OUR PARISHES

We would like to invite/encourage any whom might be visiting in the Annapolis/Digby area to join us for any of the following Services during the month of July 2010 at St. Anne’s Anglican Birch Chapel, 159 Harbourview, Smith’s Cove, Digby County.

AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on July 30th, 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:

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.

For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of July 10th to 16th, 2010 is $0.5892 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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Anglican Netnews

Issue date: July 14, 2010

INDEX
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:
WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS:

NOTIFICATION OF OPENING:

NOTICES: SYNOD OFFICE

NOTICES: GENERAL
WORSHIP & CONCERTS:

AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:
UPCOMING EVENTS:

MEETINGS:
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:

IRVING OIL PLAN RATE:

STAY IN TOUCH:

FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:

WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS

NOTIFICATION OF OPENING

WORSHIP & CONCERTS IN OUR PARISHES

AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

SOCIAL JUSTICE:

Anglican Netnews

Issue date: July 14, 2010

INDEX ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE: WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS:

NOTIFICATION OF OPENING:

NOTICES: SYNOD OFFICE

NOTICES: GENERAL WORSHIP & CONCERTS:

AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER: UPCOMING EVENTS:

MEETINGS: OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:

IRVING OIL PLAN RATE:

STAY IN TOUCH:

FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:

WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS

NOTIFICATION OF OPENING

WORSHIP & CONCERTS IN OUR PARISHES

AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

SOCIAL JUSTICE:

INDEX
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:
WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS:

NOTICES: GENERAL
WORSHIP & CONCERTS:

AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:
UPCOMING EVENTS:

MEETINGS:
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST: