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MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOPIf the only prayer you say in your life is ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” – Meister Eckhar Dear Friends, If the only prayer you say in your life is ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” – Meister Eckhart On behalf of me and my family, I’d like to thank you for the prayers, support, messages and love you’ve offered us since I was elected to become the next Bishop of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. As some of you will know, this year has been an incredibly difficult one for my family, COVID-19 aside. My father died at the beginning of January and my stepfather of over 30 years died in early September, just the week before the episcopal election. As we’ve tried to come to terms with these losses and the many transitions we’ve been facing as a family (not to mention the enormity of the task that lies ahead), I know without a doubt that it is only through your prayers and the grace of God that I am able to even attempt to take on this ministry among you. Throughout this challenging and changing time, I have felt upheld in a way I have never quite experienced before. Thank you for your part in that, however small it might seem to you. It might have been as simple as praying for me as a candidate or Bishop-Elect or now as your Diocesan Bishop, but know that your prayers, spoken and unspoken, have sustained me “through all the tumult and the strife.” I ask for your continued prayers in the years ahead. Thank you also to those who made it possible for us to be united in prayer and celebration for the service of Consecration and Installation earlier this week. The livestream of the service made it possible for people across our Diocese and beyond to watch and participate virtually, many of whom would never have been able to attend in-person on a Monday night even if there were no pandemic restrictions in place. I know for sure that there were people across Canada, in Mexico and the United States, and in England and Scotland who were praying and celebrating with us. And then there were all those who have gone before us whose presence was felt among us. The Cathedral might have looked empty, but what a great cloud of witnesses encompassed us ‘round about on Monday night! As the Rev’d Dr. Joanne Mercer noted in her homily, no one ever has all the gifts needed for the ministry to which God calls them and I am no exception. I owe a great deal of gratitude to the Consecration Planning Team who met weekly – and sometimes more often than that – to ensure that everything would go smoothly. I am also deeply grateful to Cathedral Organist Paul Halley and his family bubble for selecting and providing music that welcomed us into this holy space and time. And thank you to Diocesan and Cathedral staff and clergy who worked behind the scenes in advance to ensure that everything was ready for us on Monday night. As the pandemic restrictions increased in parts of HRM and we wondered whether we could even proceed, it was the dedication and faithfulness of all of these people and so many more, including our Diocesan Chancellor and provincial Medical Director, that made it possible for me to make my vows and take my place as your next Bishop. To all of you, and to my family who have loved and supported me through it all, and to God, I say thank you. It somehow doesn’t seem like enough, but I’m willing to trust Meister Eckhart on this and hope it will suffice. With gratitude and the assurance of my continuing prayers for you, +Sandra
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Donations for Episcopal Vestments
From the Administrators For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/donations-for-episcopal-vestments
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NOTIFICATION OF OPENINGParish of St. Margaret of Scotland, Halifax In accordance with Diocesan Canon 25, The Diocesan Administrators are inviting applications for the positions of the following: Rector, Full-time, for the Parish of St. Margaret of Scotland, closing date Friday, December 8th, 2020 at 5:00 pm.For more infomation visit:
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SIX-MINUTE STUDY #229Reach young adults, meeting them where they are - online. SIX-MINUTE STUDY #229Reach young adults, meeting them where they are - online.
Young people who have a faith background are often seeking to explore discipleship in ways that are natural for their generation. They also are curious to grow in their understanding of identity, belonging, and purpose related to their spirituality. To learn more read, Connecting with Young Adults through Online Ministry, an article by Chris Wilterdink, published by the Lewis Centre for Church Leadership.
https://buildfaith.org/intergenerational-epiphany-with-a-to-go-bag/ For more infomation visit:
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Diocesan Heating Oil ProgramFurnace Oil price this week... Diocesan Heating Oil ProgramThe 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 The Furnace Oil price for the period November 28-December 4, 2020 for: Nova Scotia $0.5976 plus applicable taxes Prince Edward Island $0.5937 plus applicable taxes For more infomation visit:
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ADVENT, CHRISTMAS and EPIPHANY RESOURCES
The festive season will be different this year, but it does provide an opportunity to experiment and try some new things, especially related to mission.
You'll find resources from a few of our parishes and other helps on our Diocesan webpage.
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CYCLE OF PRAYER FOR OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2020
For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/cycle-of-prayer-for-october-december-2020
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St. Edward the Confessor Church Service ScheduleClementsport, NS - Sunday, December 27, 2020 The following are the Services for the month of December 2020, all which will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Anglican 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…. Our Parish would like to wish all a most Blessed ChristmasTide For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/st-edward-the-confessor-church-service-schedule/2020-12-27
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AST - Continuing EducationCourses for Winter 2021 - Monday, April 12, 2021 http://www.astheology.ns.ca/con-ed/2021.html For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/ast-continuing-education/2021-04-12
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From our homes to your homePWRDF's annual Advent resource This year, Advent and Christmas promise to be unusual, so we at PWRDF challenged ourselves to think a little outside the box. This year's annual Advent resource is reminiscent of an Advent calendar. We will count down the days until Christmas, opening a window to PWRDF's work each day. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/from-our-homes-to-your-home/2020-11-18
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Rachel MacLean ConcertFriday, December 4, 2020 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/rachel-maclean-concert/2020-12-04
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Hope & Inspiration Online Art Show
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Diocesan CouncilFriday, December 4, 2020 The December meeting of Diocesan Council will be a Zoom Meeting. Friday: 7pm-9pm Saturday: starting at 9am
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Christmas Service ScheduleChristmas Eve Children's program | Carols and Lessons Service | Evening Prayer with Caroling - Thursday, December 24, 2020 Christmas services:3pm Christmas Eve Children's program. Walk through several scenes inside the church. Your family will laugh and learn their way through the Christmas story while maintaining COVID safe protocols. Register online or Drive in and register your family at the front step. You will be assigned a number and will wait in your car until your number is called. Come join our Christmas search for the greatest gift ever!
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Gathering To Stand in SolidarityGender-based Violence - Sunday, December 6, 2020 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/gathering-to-stand-in-solidarity/2020-12-06
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Christmas Carol & Christmas CarolingDrive-in radio drama - Friday, December 11, 2020 Drive-in radio drama of a Christmas Carol & Christmas Caroling. Held in the St Nicholas Anglican Church parking lot @ 29 Westwood Blvd. Upper Tantallon 5 show times: Friday December 11th @ 6:30pm, Saturday December 12 @3pm & 6:30pm & Sunday December 13 @3pm & 6:30pm Pack your COVID bubble in the car and take in this wonderful Christmas event for all ages. $20 /person. Tickets include carol sing-a-longs. radio adaptation of Charles Dicken’s a Christmas Carol, Hot cocoa or Mulled cider served right to your car with a Christmas snack pack of delectable Christmas goodies. Pre purchased tickets required online: StNicholasAnglican.ca Don’t delay parking is limited For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/christmas-carol-christmas-caroling/2020-12-11
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Takeout Christmas DinnerSt. Nicholas and Professional Chef Daniel Orovec Cook - Saturday, December 19, 2020 St. Nicholas and Professional Chef Daniel Orovec Cook Takeout Christmas Dinner Order an individually packaged takeout Christmas lunch or supper. Meal includes roast turkey, dressing with cranberries, mash potatoes roast vegetable medley, gravy, bread roll and a delectable apple cranberry bread pudding dessert. Order online at StNicholasAnglican.ca by December 19Pick up December 25 between 11am-5pm $20/ meal For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/takeout-christmas-dinner/2020-12-19
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White Ribbon Sunday, November/December Newsletter, and Anniversary Bursaryfrom the ACW Deadline for Bursary Applications is December 31st. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/white-ribbon-sunday-november-december-newsletter-and-anniversary-bursary
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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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World of GiftsAdvent resources & the latest news and events - Tuesday, December 1, 2020 For more infomation visit:
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Supporting ParentsStories That Matter Supporting Parents: Stories That Matter
There is a short, informative video on the Mothers’ Union’s Positive Parenting Program that is the focus of the Anglican Church Women Annual Project 2020/21. This video is available on both webpages for the Anglican Church Women and Mothers’ Union (Click on the Ministries tab of the diocesan website: www.nspeidiocese.ca to find both the Anglican Church Women (ACW) and Mothers’ Union webpages). The poster for Supporting Parents: Stories That Matter can be viewed on the ACW webpage. For more infomation visit:
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Keeping in TouchFall 2020 Issue now on the Anglican Church Women’ Keeping in Touch Fall 2020 Issue now on the Anglican Church Women’s webpage for viewing (Click on the Ministries tab of the diocesan website: www.nspeidiocese.ca to find the Anglican Church Women (ACW) webpage). For more infomation visit:
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Canada's National Day of Remembrance and ActionOn Violence Against Women in memory of the Montreal Massacre in 1989 - Sunday, December 6, 2020 Sunday, December 6, 2021 Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in memory of the Montreal Massacre in 1989 when 14 women were murdered at Ecole Polytechnique. Continue to wear the white ribbon and pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women and girls. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/canadas-national-day-of-remembrance-and-action/2020-12-06
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Christmas Gift Basket RaffleSt. Catherine’s Anglican Church Women Group - Sunday, December 20, 2020 Christmas Gift Basket RaffleThe St. Catherine’s Anglican Church Women Group for the Cathedral Church of All Saints is offering a Christmas Gift Basket Raffle to raise funds for its ministry / outreach projects. Tickets are available at $2.00 each, 3 for $5.00, or a book of 13 for $20.00 (that’s 6 free tickets!). The value of each of the 2 baskets is $300 plus. Draw Date: Dec. 20, 2020 @ 11:00 am, just in time for Christmas! Delivery of tickets can be arranged. Contact Margy at margy.rawdon@bellaliant.net or Cynthia at 902-858-2350 or cjp2320@gmail.com For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/christmas-gift-basket-raffle/2020-12-20
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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 |