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"Setting down the crozier"Message from Archbishop Ron To: The Clergy and Parishes of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Date: July 29th, 2020 For more infomation visit:
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AnnouncementsWednesday, July 29th, 2020 The Reverend Edwin Ebsary has announced his retirement as of December 31st, 2020. For more infomation visit:
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Re-Opening of Synod OfficeANNOUNCEMENT Re-Opening of Synod Office Many of our staff members have begun working from the office again at least several days per week, however we are not fully staffed and are not officially open. We are continuing to work on our re-opening plan and expect an announcement within the next two weeks. We do not anticipate that the Synod Office will be open for meetings anytime soon. For more infomation visit:
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NOTICE OF OPENINGRector, full-time time, for the Parish of St. Peter's Hackett's In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Most Rev’d Ron Cutler is inviting applications for the positions of the following: Rector, full-time time, for the Parish of St. Peter's Hackett's, closing date Friday July 31st, at 5:00 pm. 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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Important Updates to Diocesan PoliciesAttention All Parishes The Diocesan Human Resources VSST and Financial Management and Development VSST have been very busy considering policy revisions and new policies for the Diocese. On their recommendations, Diocesan Council has considered and approved the following... For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/important-updates-to-diocesan-policies
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Revised Public Health guidance documentsMusic and Faith Based gatherings Dear Faith Community Leaders, For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/revised-public-health-guidance-documents
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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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DIOCESAN PARISH MAILBOXESAttention Parish Treasurers, Rectors, Wardens and Administrators The Diocesan Office has been working to create Diocesan electronic mailboxes for each Parish of the Diocese. For more infomation visit:
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Are you offering Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is a relationship in which one person accompanies another in the process of a growing relationship with God. It is a prayerful ministry based on trust and confidentiality. Are you currently offering Spiritual Direction? Are you willing to accompany additional persons? Would you be open to sharing resources? Would you be interested in being part of a cohort of those willing to share their experience or desiring to build on their skills? For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/are-you-offering-spiritual-direction
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Cycle of PrayerJuly-September 2020 FORT SACKVILLE REGION For more infomation visit:
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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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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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Join us at the Labyrinth Walk…….WALK, BREATH, RELAX, MEDITATE, PRAY - Sunday, July 26, 2020 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/join-us-at-the-labyrinth-walk/2020-07-26
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COVID-19:A Guide to Safely Reopening Your Organization During the Pandemic As Canada begins to reopen its doors, all provinces are implementing tailored approaches for when and how businesses and organizations can safely do so. Following all federal and provincial health and safety requirements, abiding by any industry-specific restrictions, and preparing to pivot plans, if needed, is key. For more infomation visit:
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ACW, ":Let's Keep In Touch"Newsletter With the recent agony and tragedies that Nova Scotia has experienced, your Board was pleased and appreciative to receive greetings and prayers of support from Anglican women in the Dioceses of Calgary and Ottawa that they wished to have extended to all in our diocese. Connie English and I recently reached out to the Anglican Church Women Diocesan Presidents / Coordinators in Canada in an email of greeting and prayer. For more infomation visit:
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VIRTUAL VITAL CHURCH MARITIMESVCM 2020 is being offered on Zoom this fall! - Monday, June 29, 2020 VIRTUAL VITAL CHURCH MARITIMES VCM 2020 is being offered on Zoom this fall! For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/virtual-vital-church-maritimes/2020-06-29
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Education for MinistryRegistration for students and mentors is open now. Education for Ministry For more infomation visit:
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Diocesan Environment NetworkWhat's new in the DEN There is sooooooo much news from the DEN, that we're adding this permenant spot in the Anglican NetNews for one stop access. Visit the DEN now at: /environment-network 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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SIX-MINUTE STUDY #211Virtual worship and other online gatherings SIX-MINUTE STUDY #211 Virtual worship and other online gatherings are a great way to stay in touch with many of our parishioners. It is convenient, safe and a reasonably inexpensive way to continue to build relationships. Although there are some drawbacks and not everyone is able to take advantage of it, church leaders recognize that there are wonderful benefits to hosting online faith community. Read about some of these in Heidi Campbell’s article, 6 Traits People Value in Online Faith Communities. https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/6-traits-people-value-in-online-faith-communities/ For more infomation visit:
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St. Edward the Confessor ChurchService Schedule - Sunday, August 2, 2020 The following are the Services for the month of August 2020, all which will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 1650 Highway NO 1, Clementsport, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, all are most welcome to attend bearing in mind the Church is being fully sanitized/social distancing is being respected Sunday 02nd August 2020 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BCP For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/st-edward-the-confessor-church--172/2020-08-02
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