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AnnouncementsNo Announcements at this time For more infomation visit:
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To Clergy and People of the DioceseApril 29, 2020 What has changed, what will change? In the past week, I have been part of several meetings where the topic of conversation has been: What do the restrictions used to fight the Covid-19 pandemic mean for the church in the long term? In the past six weeks, many things have changed and the change has been rapid and dramatic! Even as provincial education officials and teachers have had to resort to technology for children in the public school system, so too, we have started to use the same technologies for worship and for adult and children’s Christian formation programs. The changes have affected some of the practices at the core of our identity: the inability to gather physically, the inability to shake hands or give/receive a hug, the inability to receive Eucharist, the inability to share meals, the inability to meet physically for planning/decision making and the much greater challenge; to support those in our communities who live on very thin margins in the best of times and who are desperate for food, decent shelter and human contact. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/to-clergy-and-people-of-the-diocese
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Where Is the Bishop
Office closed as of Wednesday, March 18th, 2020, Staff will be working from home and emails will be checked daily.
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FROM THE BISHOPREPORTING STATISTICS Reporting Statistics: each year we collect statistics related to various aspects of parish life, some are for diocesan use, some we are required to collect by the General Synod. The diocesan Executive Officers along with the General Secretary of General Synod have requested that parishes continue to collect information during this extraordinary time. This information will serve two purposes- it will be a record of how the Anglican Church of Canada responded to the Covid 19 Pandemic and it will meet our continued reporting obligation. For more infomation visit:
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Diocesan Heating Oil ProgramFurnace Oil price this week... Diocesan Heating Oil Program The Diocese of NS and PEI Heating Oil Program with Irving Oil offers Churches of the Diocese and eligible Diocesan Clergy and Diocesan Staff a discounted rate based on non-profit status. This rate is not offered to individual Anglican parishioners. For more information, please contact: The Centralized Commercial Account Manager for the Diocesan Heating Oil Program, Ms. Jennifer Bishop by name at 1-888-310-1924 or by email at Jennifer.Bishop@IrvingOil.com For more infomation visit:
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GROWING GRATITUDE:OPTIONS FOR OFFERINGS GROWING GRATITUDE: OPTIONS FOR OFFERINGS COVID-19 has interrupted our patterns, including traditional ways of giving and raising funds to support our ongoing ministries. Join in a series of live Zoom gatherings to explore ways to transition and grow in these stewardship areas. Hear about the various digital and automated methods for donations. Learn about how to make giving easy for people, and how to effectively promote these options. Share ideas for interesting virtual fundraising activities. Consider how church leaders make an effective case as they seek these financial gifts from existing and potential donors. We’ll be joined by special guests who will share their expertise and answer questions. For more infomation visit:
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Connect: Engaging with Children and Youth OnlineZoom webinar. - Thursday, May 7, 2020 Sunday School, youth group, and other ministries that serve children and youth are important parts of the ministry of our church. And, like many other ministries, we need to do some creative thinking about how to keep them going during this pandemic. Please join us for a webinar to help equip you and other leaders to effectively engage with children and youth during this time of isolation. This is open to anyone who is interested - Sunday school teachers, youth leader, clergy, parents, and anyone who wants to learn more about connecting with young people in their parish or community. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/connect-engaging-with-children-and-youth-online/2020-05-07
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Information for Parishes and Parishioners on Alternative forms of giving.
The Diocesan Controller has written an information piece on alternative form of giving that Parishes may wish to employ during this pandemic and into the future. While there are lots of ways to move money, Parish Council’s must be sure they have the internal controls in place to protect the parish, the giver, and any individuals involved in processing receipts. The information can be found on the diocese’s COVID-19 webpage. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/information-for-parishes-and-parishioners-on-alternative-forms-of-giving
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Changes to Human Resources Policy 2.1.9 - FEES FOR OCCASIONAL SERVICESEffective Immediately Addition to Policy 2.1.9: 4. If physical gatherings for worship are not possible, then items. 1. and 2. above equally For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/change-to-human-resources-policy-2-1-9-fees-for-occasional-services
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Idle Buildings during COVID 19From the Diocesan Insurance Administrator Attention all Parishes Ecclesiastical Insurance has released information regarding idle buildings during COVID 19. Two documenst are available. They address things like mandatory check times, etc. For more infomation visit:
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Novel Coronavirus – COVID-19Update form the Office of the Archbishop For more infomation visit:
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COVID-19 Pandemic Responses & ResourcesSYNOD OFFICE STAFF ARE WORKING TO HELP PARISHES NAVIGATE THIS PANDEMIC SEASON. Pastoral, worship, study, prayer, stewardship and many other supports are being rolled out to help with our ministry response during the COVID-19 outbreak. We are sharing creative ideas to keep in touch with parishioners and others who are isolated, how to help people with anxiety and a variety of other resources. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/covid-19-pandemic-responses-resources
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Retirement and Your Continuing Education Plan
Memo to Active Clergy of the Diocese: Re: Retirement and Your Continuing Education Plan For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/retirement-and-your-continuing-education-plan
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PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENTSPAR PROGRAM INFORMATION PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENTS In light of recent events, parishes currently not participating in the PAR program who wish to join should provide the following items to tcummins@nspeidiocese.ca For more infomation visit:
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LAY LEADERSHIP LEGACY FUNDHelping Lay People be equipped for Ministry in the Church Lay Leadership Legacy Fund Helping Lay People be equipped for Ministry in the Church For more infomation visit:
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WHAT'S NEXT?A Season of Prayer & Discernment WHAT'S NEXT? A Season of Prayer Discernment For more infomation visit:
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AST PodcastsSee the Weekly Podcast The AST PodcastA weekly Podcast from the Atlantic School of Theology featuring conversation about theology, culture, and the places where the Church and the wider world intersect. For more infomation visit:
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National 'Messy Connections' ConferenceThursday, October 15, 2020 Messy Connections brings together Messy Church teams as well as those interested in launching Messy Church in a four-day conference with Messy Church founders and leaders. The conference will be an interactive, energized, musical, and inspired gathering that will connect you with other leaders and with your own learning in Messy Church. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/messy-connections-the-canadian-messy-church-conference-tickets-90378543657 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/national-messy-connections-conference/2020-10-15
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Our Summer Continuing Education OpportunitiesWednesday, April 22, 2020 Ready to learn something new, have a mental refresher, or connect with some other eager learners? Atlantic School of Theology invites you to register for one of our Summer Continuing Education opportunities. All programs will be offered fully online. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/our-summer-continuing-education-opportunities/2020-04-22
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The Licensed Lay Ministers AssociationNew website and a New addres The Licensed Lay Ministers Association has a new website and a newaddress. We can now be found here: www.nspeilayministers.ca For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/the-licensed-lay-ministers-association
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DIOCESAN TIMESApril and May Issues now available online For more infomation visit:
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What's Happening at Our Cathedral
For information on this month's activities at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, click the EVENTS tab on the website: www.cathedralchurchofallsaints.com For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/whats-happening-at-our-cathedral
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