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From the Bishop's OfficeSchedule for September 1st, to September 8th Thursday, September 2nd – Appointments in Office/Orientation for Executive Director Friday, September 3rd – Virtual Meetings/Reading and Writing Sunday, September 5th - Virtual Parish Visits Monday, September 6th - Labour Day Tuesday, September 7th – Meetings and Appointments in Office Wednesday, September 8th – Appointments in Office Announcements We hope everyone has had some opportunity for rest and refreshment over the summer months. Most of our Diocesan staff have spent some time on vacation and are now, like you, gearing up for the Fall. As was reported last week in the NetNews, long-time diocesan employee, Janice Roby, retires on September 30th. Janice is taking vacation for the month of September and any emails sent to her personal diocesan email account or to office@nspeidiocese.ca will be redirected to other diocesan administrative staff. As we all know, there have been tremendous changes in staffing in the diocesan office over the past nine months, with multiple retirements and many duties being re-assigned to other staff. Most of the staff continue to work in the diocesan office and from home and are here to support you. It may take a little longer for us to respond to your phone and email messages in light of our staffing changes, so please be patient with us. Thank you for all you do in our parishes, regions and Diocese. Blessings, +Sandra The Reverend Dr. Patti Brace has been appointed Rector of the Parish of Mahone Bay effective November 1st, 2021. We look forward to welcoming Patti, who is coming to us from the Diocese of Algoma.
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We currently have three postings;Financial Controller, Synod Office Rector, full-time - Parish of Hackett's Cove Rector, 50% time - Parish of Hubbards. For more information on each position and how to apply please visit out our Career Postings page.
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SIX-MINUTE STUDY #267One of the most frequently asked questions these days is about how to host an online worshipping community. Other than the environment, it's not that much different from in-person worship in a church building. People are seeking the same things in both spaces. Read more in Heidi Campbell's Lewis Centre for Church Leadership article called, 6 Traits People Value in Online Faith Communities. "Few people are asking the most important question: What do people need from churches right now? And how might digital technology be best used to meet those needs?" |
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CANADA EMERGENCY WAGE SUBSIDYThe Wage Subsidy Program has been extended until September 2021. If you have not already done so –we ask that you submit Parish Revenue numbers for 2021 and continue to do so, until the end of September. This will allow us to rebate credits received-back to your Parish. Peter Flemming |
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Earthquake Relief for HaitiEarly counts report more than 200 people have died. The epicentre of the quake was about 150 km west of Port-au-Prince, along the same fault lines as the earthquake of 2010 which killed 220,000 people. PWRDF has supported several different development partners in Haiti over the years, including Partners In Health Haiti, and humanitarian relief responses after the 2010 earthquake and Hurricane Matthew in 2016. A current partner on the ground is Rayjon Share Care Haiti. “We have been able to contact most of our partners in Haiti, and are happy to report that they are safe,” says Executive Director Heather Smith. “The damage seems to be far away from all current Rayjon-supported initiatives and partner communities. But this will be another hard time for Haiti, in the midst of already steep challenges.” PWRDF will continue to monitor the situation and stay in contact with our partners to determine the best way to support emergency relief. Please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers. Donations can be made online and designated to our Emergency Response, then indicate Haiti Earthquake in the notes section. You may also call Donor Relations Officer Mike Ziemerink during business hours at 416-822-9083, leave a voicemail toll free at 1-866-308-7973 or send a cheque with a memo “Haiti Earthquake” to 80 Hayden St. Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 3G2. For media requests please contact Communications Coordinator Janice Biehn at (416) 924-9199;366. |
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See, Judge, Act, a look at Laudato Si +5Saturday, September 18th; 10 AM-11:30; $10 suggested donation. Come together with others, in person or on-line, to watch “Laudato Si+5- See, Judge, Act” with the filmmaker who will offer a short reflection following and host a Q and A about this film “that revisits the 2015 Papal Encyclical Laudato Si’ with an update on the global climate crisis as well as an exploration of the impact of the loss of biodiversity and the emergence of COVID-19…” (www.kmproductions.ca) To register, or if you have any questions, please call Barat Spirituality Centre (1455 Summer Street, Hfx.) at 902-456-6112; email the Centre at baratspirituality@gmail.com; or send a message through the website at www.baratspirituality.org/contact-us . Looking forward to welcoming you in-person or online! |
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NEW EDITIONFor the new edition click here! |
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Covid-19 UpdateNova Scotia: For up-to-date information please go to: https://novascotia.ca/reopening-plan/phase-four/ PEI: . For up-to-date information, please go to: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/moving-forward-in-2021 |
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Insurance Renewal Invoices March 2021-2022 Renewal Policy.Requesting that Parish Treasurers /Administrators take a quick look at the above douments to make sure that the $95 (Directors and Officers Liability Premium) is included with Parish payments back to the Diocese. This amount is included on the renewal Invoice//but is not part of the Schedule of Insured locations-probably why it is being missed in a lot of cases. Your assistance is very much appreciated. Peter Flemming |
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Labyrinth at Victoria ParkFor further information, email prayasyoucan3@gmail.com - subject line "Labyrinth" |
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!Click HERE to be directed to Eventbrite to register!! Companions, a compass and a few other pieces of exploration equipment are required to embark upon mission work these days. Join us for VITAL CHURCH MARITIMES 2021 Conference - Oct. 14 to Oct. 16 in Truro, NS, where together we will trek into unknown ministry territory. Theme is, Wilderness Calling: Trusting in Jesus. Keynote speaker is The Primate, Archbishop Linda Nicholls.
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Anglican Foundation’s Say Yes! to Kids FundsConsider preparing a grant proposal for the Anglican Foundation’s Say Yes! to Kids Funds. Applications are due at the Anglican Foundation between Sept. 1 – Oct. 1, 2021. Please contact Diocesan AFC Rep, Cynthia (cjp2320@gmail.com) if you are planning on preparing a proposal. There is a diocesan team to help ensure a complete proposal, that must be signed by Bishop Sandra before being submitted directly to AFC. You can access the full Request for Proposal “package” on the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) website: www.anglicanfoundation.org Click on Apply and open 2021 Request-for-Proposal. These are the broad areas that the Say Yes! to Kids funds will support, so proposals that have the potential to have kids, youth, and young adults: Grow in faith and deepen community connections; and/or • Participate in a variety of enrichment activities; and/or • Experience improvements in health and well-being; and/or • Overcome cycles of poverty and hardship; and/or • Achieve better learning outcomes. |
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Canadian Church Calendar 2022The Anglican Church Women Diocesan Board will be ordering the Canadian Church Calendar 2022 for distribution to the parishes. However, there is also the option for parishes to order directly from the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) e-store www.anglican.ca/calendar. We ask that parishes using that option (of ordering directly from ACC for the 2022 calendar), that have been ordering calendars from the Board in the past, e-mail the Board regarding that decision to make the switch (acw.nsboard@gmail.com) by July 31, 2021. The Board needs to have a clearer sense of the number of calendars to order. Thank you. |
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Season of CreationChristians around the world are invited to give particular attention to praying for and caring for God’s Creation as part of the global Season of Creation observed from September 1 to October 4 every year. The theme this year is “A Home for All”. For more information, check out the DEN webpage Or email endionspei@gmail.com for more information. View the latest newsletter here for our weekley newsletter. |
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Diocesan Heating Oil ProgramDiocesan 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 August 28th, 2021 to Setpember 3rd, 2021 Nova Scotia $0.7460 plus applicable taxes Prince Edward Island $0.7667 plus applicable taxes |
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CYCLE OF PRAYERNew Ross, Nova Scotia The Reverend Lynn Uzans, Priest-in-Charge, and Elmer St. Cyprian’s, Dalhousie PRAY FOR ALL THE CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND PUPILS IN OUR DIOCESES. PRAY FOR ALL OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR TEACHERS IN OUR DAY SCHOOLS. |
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Services for St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Church, ClementsportThe following are the Services for the month of September 2021, 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….
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