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Services of Ordination
September 21, 2010
Bishop Ron Cutler is pleased to announce that Janet Freda will be ordained to the Diaconate on Tuesday, September 21st, St. Matthew the Evangelist. The service will be held in St. Stephen’s Church, Chester, beginning at 7:00pm. Clergy, Lay Readers and Postulants for Ordination are welcome to robe and process ... the liturgical colour is Red.
September 28, 2010
Bishop Sue Moxley is pleased to announce that the following persons will be ordained to the Diaconate: Mike Foley, Ed Trevors and Sue Walters.
The service will be held 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 28th, St. Michael and All Angels, in the Cathedral Church of All Saints. Clergy, Lay Readers and Postulants for Ordination are welcome to robe and process ... the liturgical colour is White.
Please uphold the ordinands in your prayers and in the Prayers of the People as they prepare for this chapter of their lives in Christ.
From Visitor to Disciple
After Back to Church Sunday, then what?
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.
Together, we can bring people into the Kingdom of God, one person at a time!
+Sue
WAYS TO GROW YOUR CONGREGATION
Check out on Back to Church Sunday!
Is Your Parish Ready to Implement a Year-Round Stewardship Program?
Been to the Companions on a Journey workshops, but not sure what to do next to get things going in your parish? The Stewardship Group presents:
Implementing "The 'S' Word"
This TENS publication, authoured by Canadian Archbishop Douglas Hambidge (Ret), has been distributed to each parish in the Diocese. Archbishop Hambidge will co-lead this session with Rob Waller from the national church office's Philanthropy group.
When: October 2 (9 AM - 4 PM)
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, and spaces are filling up, so sign up as soon as you can!
Register online via the Stewardship web page (www.nspeidiocese.ca/stewardship) and before Monday, September 20 at 5 PM, so that we can be sure our catering numbers are accurate. We are not able to accept registrations at the door on the day of the conference!
Remember, stewardship is NOT fundraising - it's:
- The responsible management of those things entrusted to our care;
- All that we do, with all that we have, all of the time;
- Everything I do and say, after I say "I believe".
Previous attendance at a stewardship workshop is not required. E-mail any questions you may have about this event to stewardship@nspeidiocese.ca
Deadline for Application is Sept. 15, 2010
Back-To- Church Sunday Follow-Up?
What to do with them once you’ve got them.
Are you wondering how your Parish is going to support new members after they’ve connected at Back-To-Church Sunday? The Alpha Course is an excellent program to help seekers and returning Christians investigate questions around the existence of God, the purpose of life, the afterlife, the claims of Jesus and more.
The Alpha Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, non-threatening manner in 10 thought-provoking sessions. It’s low key, friendly and fun! More than 15 million people worldwide have already completed the Alpha course. In Canada 300,000 have taken it. Alpha runs in 164 different countries and in 104 languages!
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has spoken frequently of his support for Alpha saying, "I commend it wholeheartedly." He writes of how he had, "strongly supported the growth of Alpha over recent years," and of his "delight at the Initiative."
As Bishop Sue Moxley recently wrote, “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.” How are you going to encourage new members to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ?
Why not give The Alpha Course a try? There are all kinds of resources to help you get started. Be sure to follow the “recipe” for best results. Check out Alpha Ministries Canada - www.alphacanada.org or contact Rev. Lisa G. Vaughn for more information - 852-4580;
e-mail: lgvaughn@eastlink.ca.
Bishop Sue
Thurs., August 26th - Fri., August 27th = In Office
Sun., August 29th = Liscomb & Port Bickerton: Deconsecration of St. Mary’s Church
Mon., August 30th = Reading & Writing
Tues., August 31st = Day Off
Wed., September 1st = Appointments in Office
Bishop Ron
Thurs., August 26th = In Office
Fri., August 27th = Reading & Writing
Mon., August 30th = Day Off
Tues., August 31st - Wed., September 1st = In Office
Executive Director, Gordon Redden
Vacation = Returning Tuesday, September 7th
Rector, full-time: Parish of St. Mark’s, Halifax, 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 St. Mark’s Church, Halifax, 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 Wednesday, September 15, 2010.
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, September 3rd, 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 1X3
Phone: 902-420-0717
Fax: 902-425-0717
Email: smoxley@nspeidiocese.ca
Job site of Anglican Church of Canada: http://www2.anglican.ca/jobs/index.php
Music Director Required
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.
Rose Smith – Warden (864-5577) OR Archdeacon Mark Kingsbury (865-4008)
Anglican Netnews Issue date: September 1, 2010 |
A limited edition of ANN is planned for distribution on September 1st. The deadline for all submissions for consideration - as advised in last week's netnews - has passed. New items for the September 8th issue may be submitted to netnews@nspeidiocese.ca on or before Tuesday, September 7th. |
DIOCESAN ARCHIVES: The Diocesan Archives will be closed while the Archivist is away, from July 29 to August 27 and resuming regular hours on Monday, August 30th. Research requests may be sent by email to archives@nspeidiocese.ca and will be answered as soon as possible after August 30th.
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
VACATIONS:
- Janice Roby returns Monday, August 30th
- Lorraine Slopek returns Monday, August 30th
- Gordon Redden returns Tuesday, September 7th
- Peter Flemming returns Monday, September 13th
- Jan Connors - August 30th returning September 7th
WWW - Website What's Where:
Canons, Guidelines, The Church Acts, are all available on our web page. From nspeidiocese.ca, click on "Diocese" along the top menu bar. Then choose an option from the left side menu.
The Rev. Jack Tattrie, our webmaster, recently advised that we have over 300 main pages of information on the Diocesan website. That's a lot of information available at your fingertips --- and a lot of information to keep current by Synod Office support staff. If you notice something out-of-date, or information about your parish or clergy that is stale or incorrect, please help by letting us know, at: office@nspeidiocese.ca
An easy way point to where change(s) are needed is to copy and paste the URL address in the email -- like this one: http://nspeidiocese.ca/netnews/2010/08_18_2010.htm#NOTICES
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ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMAN!
You don’t have to belong to a group, any group, whether it be an ACW Unit; a Ladies’, Altar or Sanctuary Guild; a Willing Workers’, Craft, Ladies’ Fellowship, or Bible Study Group; the Mothers’ Union, whatever. Did you know that just being a woman and an Anglican means that you are an Anglican Church Woman? Rejoice and be glad!
So, the Anglican Church Women (ACW), Nova Scotia Board invites you, every one of you, to attend the celebration of 125 years of “official” organized women’s work in our country and Diocese and 300 years of continuous Anglican presence, worship, and witness in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Leadership & Ministry
Please, don’t let the word leadership scare you! We are all leaders in some way or another. Some leaders have titles; some of the most influential do not. Our focus for the Leadership Conference is that of “every member ministry”; that is, the ministry that we are all called to at the time our Baptism – our Baptismal ministry. We will explore ministry, what it means individually and collectively, and our role in advancing the Church’s mission and ministry in the contemporary world, because . . . Together, with God’s power working in us, we can do infinitely more than we can individually ask or imagine.
Join us on Saturday, September 11 at St. John’s, Lunenburg. See you then and there. For further information, contact Cynthia Pilichos: (902) 429-5945 or cynthia.pilichos@ns.sympatico.ca
EVENT: Leadership Conference and Celebration Eucharist
DATE: Saturday, September 11, 2010
PLACE: St. John’s, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
THEME: A Journey Just Begun: Ministering Together
Please, send completed registration form and payment (cheque payable to ACW Nova Scotia Board) to Marjorie Davis-Snow, #118 – 31 Russell Lake Drive, Dartmouth, NS B2W 6J3. Registrations must be received by August 28, 2010. Thank you. Ph: (902) 462-3637 EM: davisnow@ns.sympatico.ca
& SOUP KITCHENS Nurturing a passionate spirituality in youth ministry Workshop Leader – Rodger Nishioka Benton Family Chair in Christian education at Columbia Theological Seminary and specialist in ministry with youth and young adults.
Take part in a 2-day intensive workshop on October 1 & 2, 2010 or join a yearlong learning cohort to explore in depth your practice of ministry with youth and young adults.
Come on your own or bring a team from your congregation!
For information please visit our website: www.astheology.ns.ca/bpi/BeyondGamesandSoupKitchens.html or email bestpractices@astheology.ns.ca |
Deadline to register is September 15th Please note: Some funding is available to assist each Region of the Diocese in sending a youth worker or two to this. Please contact Susan Naylor at youth@nspeidiocese.ca by September 10th. |
ABSENT IN THE PEWS: MINISTRY WITH YOUNG ADULTS Where have all the young adults gone? Come to this evening talk and discussion with Rodger Nishioka Benton Family Chair in Christian education at Columbia Theological Seminary and specialist in ministry with youth and young adults.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Cole Harbour Woodside United Church, Dartmouth
Cost: $20 or bring a group of 5 or more from your church for $80
For information please visit our website: www.astheology.ns.ca/bpi/BeyondGamesandSoupKitchens.html or email bestpractices@astheology.ns.ca |
Healing at “DivorceCare” Pass the word on about the community DivorceCare group who meets at St. Timothy’s Hall every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Includes expert seminar teaching and a healthy support group. The program is suitable for people facing separation, divorce and difficult break-ups (including those who were unmarried). Anyone can attend any session any time. Be sure to TELL your divorced/separated friends. The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia has financially supported this program. You do not have to go through this alone. Facilitators Cheryl & Steve are here for you. For details call 852-3859 or email: cherylrafuse@gmail.com Fall Group starting Tuesday, Sept. 7! St. Timothy's Church Hall, 2320 Prospect Rd., Hatchet Lake (8 mins. past Exhibition Park on the Prospect Rd.) Tuesday nights; 7 - 9 p.m.
Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund
PWRDF Parish Representative’s Workshop and Musical Concert
Saturday, September 18, 2010 MacDonald Hall St. John the Baptist Anglican Church 28 King Street North Sydney, Nova Scotia
All PWRDF Parish Representatives and supporters of PWRDF are invited to attend this upcoming workshop:
Registration and coffee will commence at 9:30 a.m. with the Workshop beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Lunch will be provided.
The Workshop will then be followed that evening with a musical concert featuring local talent. A free will offering will be taken with all proceeds going to support the work of PWRDF.
Come out and learn and have fun supporting your Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund! Please RSVP to Chris Pharo, Diocesan Representative at cpharo@eastlink.ca (902-836-3303) or to Paula Evans Bragg, Regional Representative for Cape Breton at paula.evans_bragg@ns.sympatico.ca (902-794-4346) by September 11, 2010 |
Small Group Leaders & Helpers Training
Are you planning a Bible study, Alpha Course or
other adult small group program?
Do you need training or a refresher for you and/or your lay leaders?
St. Timothy's Anglican Church in Hatchet Lake is hosting a training session for
Leaders and Helpers for adult studies and support groups. This two-part program includes:
And much more.
Our priorities in programming include excellence in hospitality, trust, respect and friendship.
Churches, organizations or individuals interested in participating in this training, may contact
Rev. Lisa Vaughn (852-4580 or lgvaughn@eastlink.ca). There is no cost. Registration required.
Training is Wednesday, Sept. 15th – 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: St. Timothy's Hall, 2320 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake.
(15 minutes from Halifax’s Armdale Roundabout)
The SKY Family
presents
The HIGH ENERGY CELTIC DANCE AND GOSPEL
production
Fiery Faith & Fiddles
PEI’S Premiere Irish Dance Show!
at
Trinity Anglican Church
321 Main Avenue
Halifax
7:00 PM Saturday, September 11
All Welcome!
(As seen on 100 Huntley St and Miracle Channel)
You are cordially invited to attend
Heritage Sunday
Cathedral Church of All Saints
September 12, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
This will be a celebration of the inaugural service at the Cathedral in 1910 There will be a tree planting ceremony Lunch will follow
Contact 2010ccas@eastlink.ca for more information |
The Parish of Clements 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 August, 2010 at St. Anne’s Anglican Birch Chapel, 159 Harbourview, Smith’s Cove, Digby County. |
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| Sunday 29th August | 1000 Hrs. | Holy Eucharist BCP | Trinity 13 |
Anglican Church of Canada
Rev. Andrew Mortimer – 853-2524
Parish of Alberton/O’Leary, Prince Edward Island
COME PRAY ON OUR ISLAND!
Sunday, August 29.
Combined Parish Service, Holy Trinity, Alma
10:30am - 120th Anniversary of the consecration of Holy Trinity and St. Luke’s, O’Leary. Followed by a potluck at the Jefferys, 948 Centreline Road, Alma, West Prince.
All Welcome!
The complete July through September 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
VALLEY REGION
August 29
Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Liz Earley and Mel
St. James’, Bridgetown
St. Mary’s, Bellisle
Clements, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Gordon Neish, Priest-In-Charge, and Nellie
St. Edward’s, Clementsport
St. John’s, Bear River
Birch Chapel, Smith’s Cove
Digby-Weymouth, Nova Scotia
The Reverend Canon Ken Vaughan, Priest-in-Charge, and Barbara
Trinity, Digby
Church of the Nativity, Sandy Cove
All Saints, Rossway
St. Paul’s, Marshalltown
St. Peter and St. Thomas, Weymouth North
St. Matthew’s, Weymouth FallsPray for 'Celebration 2010' events in the Regions and the Diocese.
PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE
Ecclesiastical Province of Canada
29 August The Primate and the Council of General Synod
Archbishop Fred HiltzAugust 30 - September 1 Annual Clergy Conference (FR)
August
Let Us Give Thanks For . . .
Please Pray For . . .
Good weather for farmers and fishers (CNL)
2010 Council of the North Prayer Cycle now available!
Everyone IS Welcome
MISSION TO SEAFARERS – Our Monthly Luncheon will be held on August 27th, 2010. Time 12:00noon til 1:00pm. Cost $10, Seniors $7.50, this includes main course, dessert, (Tea/Coffee).
We are located in Halifax, behind the Westin Hotel, across from Pier 24.
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.
Attention Community Organizations!
The Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation wants to build YOUR capacity to make a difference! If you work or volunteer for a community-based organization that deals with the issue of problem gambling, and if you wish to increase your knowledge in this area, you may be eligible to have your tuition reimbursed for the following online training program:
Fundamental Concepts of Problem Gambling
This basic five-session online course will provide students with a practical understanding of gambling and problem gambling. It is being offered by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's ProblemGambling.ca program from October 5 to November 7, 2010. The program requires a self-scheduled time commitment of approximately 1.5 hours/week. The course fee is $200, and a limited number of spots are available. https://www.problemgambling.ca/EN/ResourcesForProfessionals/Pages/CoursesandTraining.aspx
Who should take this course?
This introductory level course has been designed for people who work in the “helping professions,” including addiction and mental health counsellors, social and health care providers, educators, people who work in the criminal justice system, clergy, financial counsellors, employee assistance program counsellors, and other related occupations.
What is covered?
* Learn about the range of gambling activities available in Canada.
* Understand the theory behind games of chance.
* Recognize the signs and consequences associated with gambling problems.
* Learn to identify gambling problems in your clients by asking the right questions and recognizing common signs.
* Understand the treatment options and approaches for gambling problems.
* Learn about how and where to make referrals to treatment.
Next Steps
Fill out the Foundation’s reimbursement application form, found at http://www.nsgamingfoundation.org/pages/Funding-Professional-Development-Grants.aspx, and either mail or fax it to the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation:
Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation
7071 Bayers Road, Suite 319A
PO Box 2392, Halifax CRO
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3E4
Fax: 902-424-3601
Do You Believe In Second Chances?
Halifax Community Chaplaincy (HCC) is looking for volunteers to support the work of the Community Chaplain and also for a program new to Halifax called Circles of Support and Accountability ( CoSA). Both programs are rooted in the principles of Restorative Justice. Read more...
Both HCC and CoSa are looking for volunteers from all walks of life who want to help offenders and ex-offenders adjust to a responsible and safe community life and who believe in the dignity of all members of our communities. Please join us on September 22 at 7pm at Faith Tabernacle, 6225 Summit Street, Halifax for an information evening on both programs. We also invite you to contact us, Sister Pat Wilson, Community Chaplain at (902)426.2565, and Shirley Dixon, CoSA Project Coordinator at (902)492.0569.
For up-to-date revisions, check out the “Calendar of Events” at: http://www.localendar.com/public/diocese
MEETING ROOMS: Limited space is available for meetings at the new Synod Office location, 6017 Quinpool Road, Halifax. Our boardroom can accommodate 8 comfortably around the table; likely 12 would be maximum for that room. Email the Synod Office at: office@nspeidiocese.ca for bookings. Please note that there is no designated parking for anyone visiting the Synod Office for meetings or otherwise. Local street have some time-limited and all day parking provisions on a first-come basis.
Eastern Shore Open Door Church Tour
Spend the day touring the unique churches of the Eastern Shore. This is a rare opportunity to see inside many of the historic churches that dot the coastline. Participating churches are listed on the downloadable PDF. The list can also be picked up at the Visitor Information Centre in Musquodoboit Harbour and Sheet Harbour. Copies are also available at Memory Lane Heritage Village, in Lake Charlotte.
Drop by for lunch on your way east or west!
http://heritagevillage.ca/home/images/uploads/Churches_Open_for_Tour.pdf
Date: August 29, 2010
Location: Eastern Shore from Lawrencetown to Ecum Secum
Fee: No Admission Charges Apply
Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
For more information call: (902) 845-1937; 1-877-287-0697 or email: info@heritagevillage.ca
A Unit in Clinical Pastoral Education is being offered at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care. The theme of our Fall program is:
“Come Ceilidh With Us” -- Celtic Clinical Pastoral Education
Date: September 20, 2010 – April 20, 2011 (inclusive)
(two days per week)
Students may take this course for academic credit through Atlantic School of Theology and Acadia Divinity College. It is a Masters level course and can also be transferred as a Bachelor’s Credit from Acadia University.
Deadline for application: September 3, 2010 (or as soon as possible)
To obtain an application form or if you have any questions please contact:
Rev. Sandra Morrison
Director, Pastoral Care
Cape Breton District Health Authority
567-7293
For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of August 21st to 27th, 2010 is $0.5956 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, September 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...
