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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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Message from the Archbishop17 July 2020 I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the tremendous amount of work you have been putting into ministry over the past three months of continual adaptation in the face of the Covid 19 pandemic. We are not through this yet (it may be better to say that it is not through with us) however we seem to be at the end of the “first wave” in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Life is not back to the way it was before Covid 19 and will not be anytime soon. Your creativity in responding with worship, pastoral care, teaching and meeting in electronic ways has been absolutely wonderful. Thank You. For more infomation visit:
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Notifications of OpeningsDiocesan Coordinating Chaplain Position – Full time In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Most Reverend Ron Cutler is inviting applications for the positions of the following: Diocesan Coordinating Chaplain Position – Full time . The primary purpose of the position of Coordinating Chaplain is to offer chaplaincy ministry in support of the Diocesan Mission and Vision Statement at the QEII Complex in Halifax, Nova Scotia. For more infomation visit:
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AnnouncementsEpiscopal Search Committee - Nominations for Electoral Synod The Episcopal Search Committee has nominated the following Clergy for the office of Diocesan Bishop: For more infomation visit:
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149TH SESSION OF SYNODElectoral Synod - September 12th, 2020 On Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., the following members of Synod gathered at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax for the 149th session of the Synod of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island: The Most Rev. Ron Cutler, Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada, Chair For more infomation visit:
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Education for MinistryTheological education by extension for lay people - Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological education by extension for lay people. There are four years of study, (but participants commit for one year at a time,) meeting in small groups with a trained mentor. The program combines academic study with integrative components to help participants take what they learn about Scripture, church history, theology and ethics into their own lives and hearts, supporting them in living out a vibrant baptismal ministry in the church and in the world. EfM is also available for those who are unable to attend local classes. It is offered online using the Blackboard software package and Zoom. Until we are permitted to meet face-to-face, Zoom will be the recommended method of attendance at Face-to-Face groups. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/education-for-ministry/2020-06-09
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SIX-MINUTE STUDY #205Online Worship SIX-MINUTE STUDY #205 10 Questions to Ask Now - Parish leaders are prayerfully reflecting on the life and work of the church in the midst of a pandemic. Many are saying this is a perfect opportunity to engage in conversations about who we are and how we be church. Susan Beaumont in her June 1, 2020, article says, “moving from reactivity to reflection calls for three kinds of work: acknowledging our losses, exploring unstated assumptions, and noticing what wants to emerge. Good questions will create a holding space for this transformational work.” Read more in her post from The Congregational Consulting Group. For more infomation visit:
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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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COVID-19: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Premises
The COVID-19 pandemic will forever change how facilities are cleaned and disinfected — a vital part of safeguarding premises and essential to the safe return to the workplace of staff and volunteers after distancing restrictions are lifted. No doubt, professional cleaning services will be overwhelmed by service requests, so many organizations may have no other choice than to perform their own cleaning. Ecclesiastical has published COVID-19: Cleaning and disinfecting your premises, a risk bulletin and best-practices guide on how to clean and disinfect facilities and how to protect those doing this important work. Ensuring that facilities are clean, sanitized and disinfected before reopening their doors to their employees and the general public will go a long way towards a healthy return to normal following this difficult period. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/covid-19-cleaning-and-disinfecting-your-premises
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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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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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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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Summer Book Club"The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis Join in a relaxed and inspiring discussion for our SUMMER BOOK CLUB. For more infomation visit:
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Report for Anglican Women
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Healthy forest Coalition - For the birds contest and campaign
A Campaign from the Healthy Forest Coalition FOR THE BIRDS All across Canada, people sheltering at home have delighted in the birds outside their windows. Now millions of migratory birds are arriving from their wintering grounds to the south. These birds, many so small they fit into the palm of a child’s hand, have flown thousands of kilometres to make their nests and raise their young in our forests. They have a few short months to ensure the survival of their kind. A long standing federal and international law, the Migratory Birds Convention Act, says it is illegal to destroy birds or their nests during breeding season but this law is not working. Across Canada, whole forests are cut down while the birds are on their nests. The only way to enforce the law so it actually protects the birds is to require a ‘silent season’. This means all the machines cutting and hauling trees out of our forests fall silent during nesting season. The birds can safely sing their hearts out. What can we do? For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/healthy-forest-coalition-for-the-birds-contest-and-campaign
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Burses and VeilsFree to Good Home - Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Free Burses and Veils I have a set of 4 burses and veils, all plain and made of polyester. Free to a good home. 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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Atlantic School of TheologyLibrary Fund Raiser - Monday, June 1, 2020 The AST Library has felt the squeeze of the pandemic. Join our Faculty and Pine Hill in a special fundraising campaign to help protect access to key resources for theological research now, and to build our e-book collection for online learning going forward. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/atlantic-school-of-theology/2020-06-01
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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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ATLANTIC SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 2020ONLINE ONLY All courses and Continuing Education programs will take place online-only in Fall term 2020. There will be no courses or programs offered on-campus-only, nor in a hybrid format. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/atlantic-school-of-theology-2020
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CARING FOR CREATIONDEN E-News - Monday, June 15, 2020 We want your stories, photos, events relating to Caring for Creation Submissions can be from parishes, individuals or groups. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/caring-for-creation/2020-06-15
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Physically distanced - Spiritually connected through CreationDEN gatherings every Thursday evening by Zoom, June 18, 2020 Physically distanced - Spiritually connected through Creation: Everyone welcome! For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/physically-distanced-spiritually-connected-through-creation
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Virtual Library Services ASTVirtual services are in effect for the summer term at the AST Library http://www.astheology.ns.ca/ast-library/index.html For more infomation visit:
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