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FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:

From: Anglican Communion News Service [mailto:acnslist@anglicancommunion.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:44 AM
To: Sue Moxley
Subject: ACNS4930 Trust offers £1,000 prize for people to explain why they will remain Anglican

A charity that aims to advance Christianity with Anglican principles has announced a prize of £1,000 for the best 5000-word answer to ‘Why I am an Anglican and believe I shall remain so’.

St Boniface Trust has been concerned that yet more divisions are being created within both the Anglican and the Roman Catholic Churches. Its response is to run the competition which is open to both lay people and clergy of all ages.

In a statement a spokesperson for the Trust said, “The Trust feels that more attention needs to be paid to the understanding of Anglicanism as a distinctive witness in a time when its self understanding is at a low ebb.

“There is a degree of urgency and to further this understanding it is offering a prize of £1,000 which will go to the writer of an essay of about 5,000 words on the subject ‘Why I am an Anglican and believe I shall remain so’.

“Essay submissions by lay people and clergy of all ages must be received by 1 January 2012 and entries will be judged by 2 senior clergy. The result will be announced next Easter and the winning essay placed on our website together with other significant contributions.”

The St Boniface Trust was established following the closure in 1969 of St Boniface College, Warminster. Originally founded in 1860 as a missionary college, from 1948 to 1969 the college was used as the fourth year of training for ordination candidates who were graduates of King’s College London, England.

The Trust is a small charity “established to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the principles of the Anglican faith in all parts of the world, especially for the provision of education and training of clergy and lay people by the award of scholarships and maintenance allowance or any purpose concerning their spiritual or temporal welfare”.

It is governed by the St Boniface Council and its local management committee. The Trust also supports the work of the last warden of the college, Canon John Townroe, in his unique ministry of spiritual direction which he has carried, based in Warminster, since the college closure.

If you are seriously interested in entering please contact the Trust secretary for further details. secretary@stbonifacetrust.org.uk or write to David Prior, Secretary, St Boniface Trust 4 Cley View, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8NS, UK.

WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS

NOTIFICATION OF OPENING

Getting Ready for BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY!

Last year St. Alban's, Dartmouth prepared some dialogues to use on the preceding Sundays to encourage people to invite others to Back to Church Sunday; happy to share with everyone in case they are helpful. They are linked here as a Word document which can be edited / tailored to suit local circumstances. They're not original works - they're cobbled together from resources found on the internet. There are 3 of them and two members of the Parish's Spiritual Development committee presented them each week - there were no rehearsals or props! Thank you Rev'd Frances Drolet-Smith and the folks at St. Alban's.

Resources available at: http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/BACK_TO_CHURCH_SUNDAY.htm

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Diocesan Medavie Blue Cross Plan Participants: If you have Blue Cross coverage through the Diocese and have not received or read the email communication sent out on Tuesday, August 30th, please be alerted that there are changes which come into effect tomorrow, Thursday, September 1st, 2011. You will find the initial communication linked on the righ-hand side of the home page at: www.nspeidiocese.ca

The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is undertaking to redesign its Diocesan website in light of:

While each Consultation identified the website as a key communication/resource/potential training tool, little time was available to itemize the ideas/visions/expectations for a newly-designed site.

So here is your chance! If you have an opinion to offer – whether you’re a novice user, geek or would-be designer – we’d like to hear it. We will also ask for input via direct contact with the attendees of the three Consultations, and notice in these weekly Wednesday editions of the NetNews. Please note: While the Anglican NetNews is resident on the Diocesan website, it is not feedback on the NetNews that we are primarily interest in. It is the entire Diocesan website, i.e. www.nspeidiocese.ca and linked pages. It would appear that some responses are in specific reference to the Anglican NetNews. If you have already completed the survey with the ANN in mind, you are welcome to do it again from the broader perspective.

We hope you will consider completing it on-line. However, if you would rather provide input in a different format, please send your comments to: jconnors@nspeidiocese.ca or mail to:

Please respond by the end of the day Wednesday, September 7, 2011

There is usually NO Diocesan Time in July or August, so this is a special ADDITIONAL issue. Some have expressed concern that not everyone will have access to the electronic issue, but if we all do our part printing an issue here or there for only those who say they want it and have no other access...or if parishes print a copy and post to their bulletin board, everyone will have opportunity to read this first-time summer issue. Individuals you might know who simply have no means of accessing this issue may contact Jan Connors at the Synod Office at: (902) 420-0717

SOCIAL JUSTICE:

You beat your drums, signed petitions, made banners, and marched together in support of real implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. For all you have done this year, we thank you and celebrate our accomplishments!

Whatever your background, join the KAIROS network for a day or two of community and learning. We’ll look over the past year and plan for a new year of grassroots action for social justice. We will look at the question of "what next?" as we continue our focus on Indigenous rights and our common future.

All are welcome, and don't hesitate to ask for support if registration or transportation fees pose any kind of barrier.

September 30-October 2 at Mount Mary Retreat Centre in Ancaster, ON. Theme: "The Land, Our Life: Food, Faith, & Dignity”. To register online, please go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/GLSL2011 For information: Pierre Paradis, pparadis000@sympatico.ca

October 21-October 23 at the YWCA Hotel in Vancouver, BC. Register at the BC Regional website: http://www.bckairos.org/ For information: Susan Draper, graceful@shaw.ca

What are some of the settlement and health challenges that refugees might face?

Panel: Helene Klodawsky (Movie Director), Wenche Gausdal (ISIS), Physician(s) from North End Community Health Centre.

Ekaterina Pak, of the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program, will give a presentation on the Iraqi Refugee Crisis. Included in her presentation is information on groups that face persecution in Iraq, and refugees in urgent need of resettlement with family links to Halifax. RSVP: To Evelyn Jones, Refugee Sponsorship Coordinator, ISIS. T: 406-8651 or ejones@isisns.ca

GENERAL NOTICES:

Small Group Leaders & Helpers Training

+ Are you interested in assisting with Bible studies or other programs?

+ Do you want to raise up a team of competent facilitators for small group studies?

+ Have you been a Leader or Helper in the past and wish to brush up on your skills?

St. Timothy's Church, Hatchet Lake, is hosting a training (and refresher) session in September.

It includes NEW RESOURCES!

• How to practically facilitate and cultivate small group discussion

• How to help newcomers and seekers feel at home.

• Healthy norms in small groups

• Basics in leading Bible studies

• Pastoral Care

• Prayer and much more.

Our priorities in programming include excellence in hospitality, trust, respect and friendship.

Anyone interested in participating in this FREE training session, may contact

Pastor Lisa (lgvaughn@eastlink.ca or 852-4580).

Training is Wednesday, Sept. 21st. – 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in St. Timothy’s Hall,

2320 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake. (Just 10 minutes from the Armdale Roundabout).

Hurting Hearts Healed Here - DivorceCare

There’s an old saying, “A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of

the world walks out.” We are a church that cares about people when they’re

struggling. We don’t judge or condemn. Our aim is to walk with one another in

Christian love and acceptance until healing is discovered.

“DivorceCare” is a weekly program for those facing the pain of separation or

divorce (married or living common law). It features seminar teaching and small

group discussion. Topics include: facing anger, loneliness, financial survival and

forgiveness. The group meets in St. Timothy’s Hall, 2320 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake,

on Tuesdays starting Sept 13th, 7 p.m. Free registration.

Church affiliation not necessary. Call 852-4580. Confidentiality is kept and

privacy is assured. Leaders are Rev. Cheryl Rafuse, Stephen Snow and Kimberly Field.

Sidfest 2011

The Rector, Wardens , and Parishioners
of The Parish of Cornwallis
Request the honour of your presence
at the celebration of
The One Hundredth Birthday
of The Rev'd Canon S.J.P. Davies
at the Rectory
1505 Highway 358, Port Williams, N.S.
Sunday, September 11th
2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Parking in the Church Yard, 1105 Church Street

The deadline date for registration is
October 1, 2011

WORSHIP & CONCERTS IN OUR PARISHES

St Augustine's Anglican Church 290 Purcell's Cove Road is having a Celebration of New Ministry for their newly appointed parish priest Rev. Janet Hatt. The service will take place on Sunday September 25th at 7pm. A reception will follow in the hall. Presiding at this joyous occasion will be Archdeacon Marilyn Newport. All are welcome.

Exercise both body and soul: come out for a hike and a worship service in some lovely corner of God's creation. A fall schedule is now available. To receive a copy or be on the email list, contact The Rev. Debra Burleson, debraburleson@eastlink.ca

The next Wild Worship is Holy Communion on the granite cliffs at Duncan's Cove, Monday September 5th (Labour Day)

AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

MEETING ROOMS: Limited space is available for meetings at the new Synod Office location, 6017 Quinpool Road, Halifax during regular office hours (9am-5pm Monday-Thursday; mornings only on Fridays during the summer). 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 streets have some time-limited and all day parking provisions on a first-come basis.

1. STEP UP TO LEADERSHIP. HRM Volunteer Services offers a FREE 10 session course which was developed by volunteers for volunteers. The course covers a wide range of topics and is intended to help you develop leadership skills and build strong communities. The program has a full, well rounded agenda to provide the necessary tools and techniques to create effective leadership and community involvement. We are offering this in three communities this Fall: Halifax, Fairview & East Dartmouth. See attached posters for dates and times for each location. For more information: http://www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices/StepUptoLeadership.html

2. VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2012. Each year Halifax Regional Municipality, the Mayor and Regional Council recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and groups who volunteer their time and skills to provide services and programs in HRM communities. To find more details and fill out an application today, visit http://www.halifax.ca/Volunteer/index.html and nominate an adult, youth or group you feel deserves recognition for their efforts. Deadline for applications: Monday, December 10, 2011.

3. VOLUNTEERS WANTING TO VOLUNTEER. Volunteer Services is receiving an increased number of inquiries from volunteers looking to volunteer. Specifically, corporate staff or groups visiting HRM, looking to provide a day of service, sometimes during the weekdays. If your organization needs volunteers and/or you have volunteer work which can be done by a group, please let us know.

4. FALL WORKSHOPS. A series of free workshops will be offered starting in September. These workshops are for volunteers and are at an introductory level for the topics covered. Fall workshops will be posted by Sept 1 at: http://www.halifax.ca/VolunteerServices/Workshops.html

5. VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE. The 11th annual conference will be held at the Dartmouth Harbourview Holiday Inn, November 18 & 19, 2011. Registration will open Sept 6. Early bird registration fee is $35 for volunteers. Sessions Descriptions are online now. For more information: http://www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices/VolunteerConference.html

For parishes on the Irving Oil Plan, the furnace oil price for the period of August 27th to September 2nd, 2011 is $ 0.8204 per litre. The Commercial Account Manager for the Diocesan Oil Program is Mr. Cory Hiscock. You may contact him by phone at: 902-220-1045, 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 next Tuesday.

To subscribe or change your email address for the Net News, please e-mail us at office@nspeidiocese.ca. Tell others about the ANN!

INDEX
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOPS' OFFICE:
WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS:
NOTIFICATION OF OPENINGS:
BTCS:
NOTICES:SYNOD OFFICE
NOTICES: YOUTH MINISTRY
NOTICES: ACW
NOTICES: GENERAL
SOCIAL JUSTICE:
WORSHIP & CONCERTS:
AS WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MEETINGS:
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
IRVING OIL PLAN RATE:
STAY IN TOUCH:

Bishop Sue
Thursday, September 1st	Day Appointments out of the office 4pm King’s/Edgehill Board of Governors meeting 7pm Bible Society Event
Friday, September 2nd	am Office
Saturday, September 3rd	11am Merchant Navy Service at Museum of Atlantic
Monday, September 5th	Labour Day / Day Off
Tuesday, September 6th	Reading and Writing
Wednesday, September 7th	Day Office 5pm Mission to Seafarers Board Meeting

Bishop Ron
Thursday, September 1st - Monday September 5th	On Vacation
Tuesday, September 6th	In Office
Wednesday, September 7th	In Office

Following Services for the month of September 2011 will be held at St. John's Anglican Church, 1919 Clementsvale Road, Bear River, Annapolis County
Sunday 04th September	1000 hrs.	BCP	Trinity 11
Sunday 11th September	1000 Hrs	BAS	Trinity 12
Sunday 18th September	1000 Hrs	BCP	Trinity 13
Sunday 25th September	1000 Hrs	BCP	Trinity 14