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From the Bishop's Office
Schedule Sunday, September 26th to Friday, October 1st – House of Bishops Meetings, Niagara Ontario Sunday, October 3rd - Virtual Parish Visits Monday, October 4th – Reading and Writing Tuesday, October 5th – Office appointments and Regional Deans Meeting Wednesday, October 6th – Office appointments Announcements No announcements at this time. For more infomation visit: |
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationOpportunities to mark this important day - September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Tomorrow our country marks the first statutory holiday dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation. But this isn’t a typical holiday where we simply have a day off from work or school. We are being asked to use this time to reflect on the enduring legacy of Indian Residential Schools and the systemic racism that created that system and that is still alive in many aspects of our Church and society today. There are a number of resources available from the Anglican Church of Canada, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and our local cities, towns and communities, who are finding their own ways to mark September 30th. We are asked to wear orange shirts as a symbol of solidarity with indigenous peoples, to read the Calls to Action from the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action | Canadian Religious Conference (crc-canada.org), or to find another way to commit ourselves to the ongoing work of reconciliation, and to building relationships of Peace and Friendship with all our relations. Tomorrow I will be with the National House of Bishops, wearing an orange shirt, beginning the day by sitting at table with indigenous bishops (safely distanced) and then sharing in Gospel-Based Discipleship (Gospel-based discipleship - The Anglican Church of Canada), which is a gift from our indigenous siblings to the wider church. It has certainly been a gift to me this week, as I sit in a sacred circle with indigenous and settler bishops and place the Gospel in the centre of the circle. I commend this method of Bible Study to you, as well as the service prepared by the Anglican Church of Canada (Every Child Matters: Grace Will Lead Them Home - The Anglican Church of Canada). The following links may also be helpful as you seek to find a way to mark this significant day. – In Peace and Friendship, +Sandra ~ National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation - https://nctr.ca/education/trw/ and https://nctr.ca/education/trw/general-public-schedule/#schedule-toc ~ 5 suggestions for things to do on Truth and Reconciliation Day Thursday, CBC https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-truth-reconciliation-day-sept-30-1.6187456 ~ From Halifax.ca (includes a listing of cermonies and events) - https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/diversity-inclusion/indigenous-services/national-day-truth-reconciliation ~ The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax will be having a Vigil & Reflection from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (more details below) For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-day |
Covid Update
This past Monday, September 27th, Bishop Fyfe released the first draft of Diocesan Protocols in Response to Covid-19 for the Diocese of NS and PEI to all active clergy and Diocesan Staff for review and input. Today at 3 pm, NS public health will be offering an update as we approach the October 4th deadline to proof of vaccine deployment. Wanting to be as accurate and careful in our attention to the details of this Guideline, we have opted to delay public distribution until Friday, October 1st via a special Net News, Covid Edition. Thank you for your patience and thank you to all who have written and called with questions and comments that have helped us to form this very important document guiding our way forward in these challenging times. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For the most up to date information please see the following links; Nova 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 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/covid-update-september-15th-2021 |
We currently have two postings;
Financial Controller, Synod Office 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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OCTOBER IS MI'KMAQ HISTORY MONTHSix Minute Study #271 History is being made September 30, 2021, as we acknowledge the first national Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In Nova Scotia we also mark October as Mi'kmaq History Month, starting with Oct. 1st, Learn the history, explore resources for study and use, build relationships and practice reconciliation. Here are a variety of resources for your individual use, small groups and worship times. Reconciliation toolkit - Anglican Church of Canada (* RECOMMENDED) Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI - https://mcpei.ca/ Mi’kmaq History Month - https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/
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Ideas for Thanksgiving & Training for Youth and Family Ministry Leaders
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Ideas for Thanksgiving
We've pulled together a few ideas to help you mark Thanksgiving with your church family. You'll find them on our pinterest board here - https://www.pinterest.ca/nspeiyfm/thanksgiving/ Thanks! Allie For more infomation visit: |
Training for Youth and Family Ministry Leaders
On October 1, our new training hub for youth and family ministry leaders will go live at www.sharenspei.ca. Sign up now to get notified when it launched and be among the first to explore the online courses that we've been working on to help equip and empower leaders in parishes. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/training-for-youth-and-family-ministry-leaders |
VCM 2021 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Oct. 6'Wilderness Calling' Vital Church Maritimes 2021 conference is shaping up to be an adventure as we answer this 'call of the wild' - a time of ministry in unfamiliar social landscape. So much has changed, especially in the past 19 months. Be equipped and encouraged in your missional ministry to community. VCM 2021 - Oct. 14-16 in Truro, NS. Speakers are: The Primate, Archbishop Linda Nicholls Old Testament Professor Dr. Daniel Driver Bishop Sandra Fyfe and honoured guest Mi'kmaq storyteller, Gerald Gloade. Click HERE to be directed to more information and to register!! https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/events/vital-church-maritimes-2021-conference/2021-10-14 Hurry! DEADLINE is Oct. 6. (A limited Zoom option is available too.) For more infomation visit: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/events/vital-church-maritimes-2021-conference/2021-10-14
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EXTENDED! CEWSATTENTION Parish Treasurers At this point the Federal Program, Canada Employment Wage Subsidy, is extended until the end of October 2021. We therefore ask for your continued reporting of monthly Parish income figures, if your Parish wishes to receive wage credits. Thank you, Peter Flemming, Interim Controller
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For the latest edition of DEN Enews
Welcome to our weekly Enews. The Diocesan Environment Network (DEN) of the Anglican Diocese of NS & PEI, was formed in response to the Fifth Mark of Mission and the latest addition to our Baptismal Covenant which has become our Mission Statement. “To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.” To do this we educate and encourage stewardship through social media and liturgies, connect with other environment groups, pray together, celebrate art with each other and grieve together. View the latest newsletter here for our weekley newsletter. |
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Anglican Church Women Regional Meetings / Gatherings / Events 2021
While there remains considerable uncertainty regarding possible events for the 2021/22 year, please note the known dates on the Anglican Church Women Diocesan Board Calendar 2021/22. Please view attachment for more information At the time of the publication of the Calendar 2021/22 and the Michaelmas/Harvest Thanksgiving 2021 issue of Keeping in Touch, we do not know if Regions will be hosting Fall Regional Gatherings for the women of the region. The Anglican Church Women Board has not had the opportunity yet to determine programming, virtual or in-person, such as a possible Lenten Quiet Day or Faith & Fellowship Gathering. Updates will be featured in the Anglican NetNews, the Board’s Facebook page, the Board’s webpage here., and the publications: The Diocesan Times, Board e-Newsletter - Let’s Keep in Touch, and Board Magazine, Keeping in Touch. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/anglican-church-women-regional-meetings-gatherings-events-2021
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Michaelmas/Harvest Thanksgiving 2021Keeping in Touch Anglican Church Women Diocesan Board invites you to read the Michaelmas/Harvest Thanksgiving 2021 issue of the Board’s magazine, Keeping in Touch.
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Canadian Church Calendar 2022
The Anglican Church Women Diocesan Board has ordered the Canadian Church Calendar 2022 for distribution to the parishes. However, we have significantly reduced our order, as there are parishes that will be ordering directly from the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) e-store www.anglican.ca/calendar. This is a step that makes a lot of sense for many parishes. Thank you to those parishes that alerted us to the fact that they would be making that change and doing direct ordering from ACC – much appreciated. If you have not alerted the Board of this change to direct ordering from the ACC e-store, please do at acw.nsboard@gmail.com Thank you. For those parishes ordering through the Anglican Church Women Diocesan Board (acw.nsboard@gmail.com), the earliest date for calendar order pick up is Wed. Sept. 29 at the main entry of the Anglican Diocesan Centre, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. This service is available every subsequent Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, until Wed. Nov. 24. Parishes that order through the Anglican Church Women Diocesan Board will be informed when their calendar order is ready for pick up. Thank you to those parishes that have already placed their order and to those that will be. Please read further for complete calendar ordering details. For more infomation visit: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/ministries/anglican-church-women/pages/canadian-church-calendars-2022
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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 September 25th to October 1st, 2021 Nova Scotia $0.8472 plus applicable taxes Prince Edward Island $0.8265 plus applicable taxes For more infomation visit: |
Barat Spirituality CentreUpcoming Programs To register for any of the programs you see here, or if you have any questions, please call Barat Spirituality Centre, 1455 Summer Street, Halifax, NS, at 902-456-6112; email the Centre at baratspirituality@gmail.com; or send a message through the website at www.baratspirituality.org/contact-us . Also, please note, all times listed are Atlantic Time. Wisdom Jesus book exploration with Sr. Donna Dolan and Sr. Anne Marie Conn Tuesdays September 21, October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16, November 20; 7-9:00 PM; $30 suggested donation. Join us in-person (On-line also possible, if needed) to explore ideas about the Kingdom of God, the path of change and transformation, the Beatitudes, and the challenging teachings of Jesus. Wisdom Jesus, by Cynthia Bourgeault, is a book which incorporates insights on compassion, love, hospitality, and transformation. The format of this gathering will be to read a set number of chapters for each session and to have discussion questions, with time to share as a group. Participants are responsible for acquiring a copy of the book. The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr; A book exploration with Sr. Anne Marie Conn, RSCJ, and Barbara McVeigh; Tuesday afternoons, 2-4 PM Atlantic Time October 12, 26; November 9, 23; December 7; January 11, 25 Come participate in discussing a book “From one of the world’s most influential spiritual thinkers…exploring what it means that Jesus was called Christ and how this forgotten truth can restore hope and meaning to our world.” Amplified Effects for all Affected: Addictive Behaviours, Families, and Covid-19, with Alexa Smith; Saturday, October 2nd; 10 AM-Noon; $10 suggested donation. This session offered both on Zoom and in-person, will identify some of the consequences of Addiction, Stage Two Recovery for the addicted person, and the Coping Skills for spouse, partner and children as well Senior “parents for ever.”People affected by addiction directly or indirectly gradually learn new defence mechanisms to help them cope but this past year normal effects of addictive behaviour have been amplified by Covid-19. For more infomation visit:
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FROM AROUND THE DIOCESE
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Vigil & ReflectionNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation Pause, Reflect, Light a Candle. The video: "Every Child Matters - Grace will Lead them Home" will be shown on the half hour. Covid masking & distancing apply. For more infomation visit:
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Engagement LeaderThe Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax Building from a visioning process that initiated in the fall of 2019, the Cathedral Church of All Saints is going through a period of transformation. To support this we are hiring an Engagement Leader. The Engagement Leader will support the growth of the Cathedral’s mission through work in communications, enhancing digital capabilities, fundraising and outreach support. We are looking for a passionate, strategic thinker who can bring out the best in others. Interested candidates can learn more about the position here For more infomation visit:
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Services for St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Church, ClementsportOctober The following are the Services for the month of October 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. Sunday 03rd October 2021 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BCP Sunday 10th October 2021 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BAS Sunday 17th October 2021 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BCP Sunday 24th October 2021 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BCP Sunday 31st October 2021 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BCP |
To all Anglican Women of the Dartmouth regionMonday, October 4, 2021 Please come celebrate with us at the Dartmouth Regional ACW Gathering on Monday October 4, 2021 at Christ Church, 50 Wentworth St. in downtown Dartmouth. All the evening events will be taking place in the church itself. The event begins 4:30 pm with registration, followed by a worship service at 5:00 pm. Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be no meal served this year. Feel free to bring your own snack; there will be juice and water available. Immediately following the service will be the program part of the evening, with a short business meeting at the end. Our guest speaker will be Lisa Mullin, Executive Director of the Marguerite Centre: A Future with Hope. This is the 2021/2022 Annual ACW Project. There will be a question and answer period following her presentation. Pre registration is required. At this time Church Christ is allowed to have 75 people in the church with social distancing between groups. To register please send your name and phone number to thepatriquins1@gmail.com by no later than Monday September 27. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/to-all-anglican-women-of-the-dartmouth-region/2021-10-04 |
ROAST BEEF SUPPER (Take Out Only)Saturday, October 16, 2021 Roast Beef Supper Information and downloadable poster here. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/roast-beef-supper-take-out-only/2021-10-16 |
Fall Harvest Take-Out SupperAll Saints Kingston, Parish of Wilmot - Saturday, October 16, 2021 Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Peas and Apple and Pumpkin Pie! Contact Lorrie (902 760 0729), Anita (902 765 6186) or Gail (902 765 3753) BEFORE October 15th to reserve.
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