Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | Anglican Diocese in Halifax, NS

SCHEDULE - JUNE 3rd to JUNE 9th

Thursday, June 3rd – Virtual appointments/meetings

Friday, June 4th – Meetings & Diocesan Council (evening)

Saturday, June 5th – Diocesan Council

Sunday, June 6th – Virtual Parish Visits

Monday, June 7th – Day Off

Tuesday, June 8th – Office Tasks/Meetings

Wednesday, June 9th – Office Tasks/Meetings

ANNOUNCEMENTS

- The Reverend Simon Davies has been appointed Archdeacon of the South Shore Region effective June 11th, 2021.

- The Reverend Dr. Susan Slater has been appointed Archdeacon of the Northumbria and Cape Breton Regions effective June 11th, 2021.

- The Reverends Gary and Lee Sinclair have been appointed Priest in Charge of the Parish of New Glasgow effective June 1st, 2021.

- The Reverend Deborah Lonergan-Freake will be retiring from the parish of Bridgetown effective August 31st, 2021.

- The license of the Reverend Elliott Siteman, as Rector of the Parish of St. Peter’s, Birch Cove, has been terminated effective May 23rd. The Rev. Tory Byrne continues in her role as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish.

- Mr. Peter Flemming has been appointed interim Controller effective June 1st, 2021. (Emails normally sent to Glen Greencorn will be re-directed to Peter)

INSTALLATION OF ARCHDEACONS AND CANONS

June 11th – Hold the Date and Save your Screen

We’ve been waiting and hoping for an opportunity to gather in-person to officially install Archdeacons and Honorary Canons at a service at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, but we’ve had to change our plans (how often have we said that over the past year?!). As it becomes increasingly obvious that an in-person gathering isn’t likely to be possible soon, we have pivoted to an online service on June 11th. Join us as we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Barnabas. Watch for details later this week on the Diocesan website and in next week’s edition of the NetNews. Collect for St. Barnabas: Merciful God, help us to follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Growth for Ministry Fund Applications

The Growth for Ministry Committee will be meeting later in June and wish to remind everyone to submit your applications by June 7th, 2021. Applications can be found here under policy 2.2.9, both in word and .pdf.

PEI:

On May 27th the Government of Prince Edward Island released a document called Moving Forward. It outlines the plan to move out of the health emergency declared over a year ago. The plan is laid out in five steps and each step is contingent upon low case counts and vaccination targets. If these circumstances change by trending in an undesirable direction, then the plan will also change or get delayed. Until September 12th it’s expected that there will not be a measurable impact on Anglican Churches. Given the typical size of our buildings the increase in gathering limits over the summer will not cause much change. Cohort sizes might change, in terms of what’s allowable, but social distancing and contact tracing measures are still in place until September 12. The goal is that by September 12 there will be no restrictions on gatherings. Please review this plan to determine the implications for your Parish. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Public Health or reach out to us at bishopsoffice@nspeidiocese.ca and we’ll try to help. You can find the plan here: Moving Forward in 2021.

NS:

On May 28th the Government of Nova Scotia released its reopening plan for the province. This is a five-phase plan beginning June 2nd. We hope to reach phase 5 by Fall 2021. As of today we are entering phase one of the plan. Indoor faith gatherings are still not permitted. Outdoor faith gatherings (including drive-in services) can have up to 10 people. Indoor meetings or gatherings are still not permitted. In phase two, if case counts remain low and vaccination targets are reached, businesses and organizations (including churches/parishes) will be able to hold indoor meetings with up to ten people. This has been confirmed with Dr. Strang. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Public Health or reach out to us at bishopsoffice@nspeidiocese.ca and we’ll try to help. You can find the reopening plan here: Reopening plan - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada

Supporting Parents: Stories That Matter

Making a contribution to the Diocesan Anglican Church Women Board’s Annual Project, Supporting Parents: Stories That Matter, is a small but significant step in responding to the Call to Action of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission regarding culturally relevant parenting support. The importance of such support is magnified with the devastating discovery of the burial site of 215 children who did not survive the Kamloops Residential School. Cheques for Supporting Parents: Stories That Matter are payable to the Anglican Church Women Board, Annual Project in the memo line, and mailed to Marjorie Davis, 204 - 111 Pebblecreek Drive, Dartmouth, NS B2W 0L1.

Say Yes! to Kids

The Environment Network Diocese of NS & PEI team for Say Yes! to Kids is delighted to be close to $3,000 of its $5,000 goal - the team thanks all contributors. Joining the other teams across Canada, we have helped the Say Yes! to Kids Campaign reach the $25,000 mark - then the matching donor doubled that amount! Now we are close to $57,000 raised! Take advantage of World Environment Day on June 5 to do a litter pick-up and have your family, friends, and colleagues support your efforts. Or go for a beach clean-up on World Oceans Day on June 8. Share your success on Facebook. Joining the diocesan team and/or making a contribution is easy at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-anglican-foundation-of-canada/p2p/say-yes-to-kids/team/environment-network/ Or send a cheque payable to the Anglican Foundation, Say Yes! to Kids in the memo line, addressed to the Anglican Foundation of Canada, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2. Help our diocesan team reach its goal!