SCHEDULE

Wednesday November 3rd and Thursday November 4th (am) – Regional Deans Meeting in Debert

Friday November 5th – virtual office meetings; Service of Institution for the Reverend Nicole Uzans  

Saturday November 6th  - PWRDF Annual Gathering (virtual)

Sunday November 7th – Meeting: Parish of Hatchet Lake/Terence Bay

Monday November 8th – day off

Tuesday November 9th – Travel day

Wednesday November 10th – Ordination of Ron Nikkel, Transitional Deacon, Parish of Neil’s Harbour

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Reverend Taunya Dawson has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Shelburne effective November 1st, 2021.

The Reverend Shirley Cole has been appointed Regional Dean for the Valley Region effective November 1st, 2021.

The Reverend Brieanna Andrews has been appointed Regional Dean for the Fort Sackville Region effective November 1st, 2021.

The Synod office is open to the public for drop-offs and scheduled appointments between 9 am and 2 pm. Please be advised that since we are considered a place of business, proof of vaccination is necessary when visiting. Appointments may also be arranged outside of these hours: please make sure you have confirmed the correct door contact information for the person you are meeting. 

The Quarterly Endowment and Gravelot Distributions will be made to parishes by November 19th. Thank you for your patience as the new Diocesan Financial Controller, Chris Veach, settles into his position. 

The Synod office will be closed on Remembrance day to remember and acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country. 

With no provincial updates scheduled this week we don't anticipate any updates for our Diocesan Protocols in response to Covid - 19 this Friday, November 5th, 2021. 

If you have specific questions, please contact Rev’d Ann Turner at executivedirector@nspeidiocese.ca

For general concerns you may consult provincial guidelines:   Nova Scotia:   For up-to-date information please go to: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/  PEI: For up-to-date information, please go to: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/covid19  

Every week someone from a local parish in our Diocese reaches out to the Synod Office staff to inquire about the future of their church buildings. These lovely sacred spaces are usually in good shape and are located centrally in the community. Leaders are wondering how their church structures can be reimagined to better serve their neighbours and be utilized in a way that ensures their upkeep (and expenses are covered). 

Here's one idea from an Anglican church in Michigan. Other congregations have also considered hosting cafes', children's inside play areas, studio space for artists, and a variety of social enterprises. As you read this article, consider how your building could be graciously shared with the wider community and also build relationships with the congregation. 

Listen. Learn. Experiment. Connect.

Applications and expressions of interest are welcomed for our missional leadership learning cohort, called The Connectors FOUR.

Deadline is midnight Dec. 12th.

*Do you sense that God is nudging you to try something new? 
 

*To reach out to people who might never come to Sunday morning worship? 
 
*To be the hands, feet and heart of Christ to your community?

This peer learning community begins in early 2022 for lay and clergy participants who want to explore discerning prayer, deep dive discussions, engaging readings, goal-setting, mutual support and encouragement. The Connectors FOUR is a group of up to 10 eager pioneering-type people who gather monthly over a year for 10, two-day sessions (a mixture of residential retreats and Zoom meetings). This is a skill-building environment for faithful Anglicans who want to reach out to others, but aren’t sure how. Participants in this cohort are a gift and asset to a local parish and their community. All costs are covered by the Diocese.

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS ARE …

o Willing to take risks - personally and in their contexts - to be bold leaders, mentoring other leaders and actively innovating in mission;

o Committing to participating in all of The Connectors sessions and an estimated average of 3 hours per month of study, reflection and discernment/visioning for themselves and their congregation(s). Additional time is required for their respective missional initiatives.

INTERESTED?  Pray about it... then fill out the attached application form.

GOT QUESTIONS?    902-789-4840   or lvaughn@nspeidiocese.ca

See also: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/users/the-revd-lisa-vaughn

The Youth and Family Ministry VSST is working away on some resources about Welcoming Families in Worship, and we would love to hear stories about real families really were welcomed in churches throughout our diocese! It doesn't have to be a big flashy moment or a special occassion where you were welcomed in - any story of welcome is just fine for us. 

If you've got a story about a time that your family felt especially welcomed, and you are up for sharing it (preferably on video!), we would love to hear from you. Just fill out this form, or email Allie at acolp@nspeidiocese.ca!

We've launched this new learning hub for children's, youth, and family ministry leaders, and know that new things can be intimidating, so we've included a course to help you navigate some of the challenges that come with trying something new. Start Here walks you through all of the different kinds of things that you will encounter in our courses, so that when you start to dig in, you can be prepared and confident! Find this, and our other courses at www.sharenspei.ca!  

We've updated our best practices guidelines based on current public health restrictions and diocesan protocols. Find the full version here.  

More information

Register
in
advance!

To register, email Diocesan Representative Chris Pharo at
cpharo@eastlink.ca. Chris will send you the Zoom registration link.

Our Broker (Marsh Canada) is exploring an Auto Insurance Program that would be available to all Clergy, Employees, Parish Congregation Members . Before major insurers are approached - we need to understand if there is any interest in this Program - which is totally voluntary. Attached is an application form that anyone interested in participation - please complete and send back to my attention Peter Flemming plemming@nspeidiocese.ca.   Application found here.

Exploring Possibilities of Serving Christ and the Community 

A workshop on Nov. 6 in Sheet Harbour is being hosted for parishioners and leaders on the Eastern Shore to explore a variety of rewarding ways to support our congregations and community. Discover your GIFTS, and how your hobbies and skills can be shared - even in very small, simple ways - to make a difference in your parish, region and neighbourhoods.   

TOPICS: Spiritual gifts related to your passions, interests and hobbies; Pastoral visiting; Music ministry and Small Groups. 

Anyone may attend this free gathering and there is no obligation to enlist in a particular ministry if you participate. This is being offered so people who are curious can hear more about them, ask questions and consider some possible involvement.  PROOF OF VACCINATION IS REQUIRED, as well as masks and physical distancing. 

WHEN:  Saturday, Nov. 6 – (Doors open 9 a.m.)  Session runs: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Eastern Shore Wildlife Association Lodge, 200 Pool St., Sheet Harbour.

NOTE: Bring a Brown Bag Lunch   (Coffee, tea, juice to be provided free)

REGISTER by Nov. 5   E-mail:  lvaughn@nspeidiocese.ca or phone 902-789-4840

The Hope & Inspiration Art Gallery began as an online Art Show when we could not mount a physical exhibit. It featured 4 local artists from the Environment Network of the Anglican Diocese of NS & PEI. Dale Cook, Luke Haugen-Strand and Wendy Bissett Beaver are painters with their own unique styles and Donna Giles is a Nature Photographer.

Art expresses ideas that words cannot and projects dreams we cannot accomplish in other ways. In all its forms, art can remind us of the beauty in the world. Recognizing that the climate crisis is the most significant crisis of our time, art can inspire us to reconsider our relationship with creation and point the way to a different, more sustainable world. It is our hope the art will reconnect you with the beauty of the earth. We invite you to allow the art to inspire you to face the climate crisis and vow to take better care of our world.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84597757651?pwd=ZTNEajVkRFJIL0p6UHFhcFdmeEJ3dz09 

November 18-20, 2021. Save the dates !

A ZOOM Symposium sponsored by the Diocesan Environment Network, Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI - The DEN. Join us on Thursday, November 18th, 7:00 PM, as we gather to hear our first speaker, Bishop  Sandra.

Green Cent$ is about people, liturgical practices, building and site management. It is for all church people - those who already have  experience in greening their church, as well as those who feel they have a lot to learn. It is for people of all ages and all talents. There is a role for everyone in greening our churches - we are all in this together.

Join us on;

Thursday, Nov.18th, 7:00 PM to hear Bishop Sandra Fyfe and Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20th to hear Archbishop Mark MacDonald

Thursday, Nov. 18, 7:00pm to 9:00pm 

Being Green Spiritually 
The Nuts & Bolts of Being Green 

Friday, Nov. 19, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Pratical Aspects of Parishes Achieving Greeness

Saturday, Nov. 20, 10:00 am to 12:15 pm

Green Church Case Studies;

     A Covenant to be Green

     After Doing Green Audit

     UK Eco Church Program

Funding Part 1 - Diocesan Grants

Saturday, Nov. 20, 1:15 3:00

 Funding Part 2 Anglican Foundation
 Concurrent Workshops;
     Multi use of Church Facilities
     Caring for People
     Green Advocacy
     TBA

Closing Love of Creation

Registration
Deadline November 15 th
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After registering, the program and confirmation E mail with the link to joi n the ZOOM event will be sent
For more information Email: endionspei@gmail.com Or Call: 902 483 6866

GREEN CENT$ Becoming green is a matter of SENSE as well as CENT$

 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.

Sometimes it can be difficult to pray - especially when your heart feels restless, when you're angry, feeling shame or are suffering loss. Join us on Zoom Mondays at 6:30 pm AST beginning November 8. For more information or the Zoom link, email us at prayasyoucan3@gmail.com A prayer ministry of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax.

Honour White Ribbon Sunday - wear a white ribbon on the Sunday before (or on) November 25 and for the 16 Days of Activism (Nov. 25 – Dec. 10), with the pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about all forms of gender based violence and
discrimination.

As followers of Jesus, we cannot remain silent
in the face of gender injustice. Together we can build
a future defined by respect and empathy.
The White Ribbon is our campaign –
let’s help it flourish and grow!

White Ribbon Sunday was initiated by the Anglican Church Women Board, Diocese of NS & PEI. The board chose Christ the King Sunday as White Ribbon Sunday to coincide with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Christ the King Sunday is the last Sunday of the Liturgical Calendar year and the Sunday before the First Sunday of Advent.

Please the latest edition of the e-Newsletter, Let's Keep in Touch here.

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Pre-Christmas greetings to all. May 2022 bring to you and yours good health,

peace, love, and prosperity.

Thank you, for your ongoing support of our annual outreach projects.

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

-The Furnace Oil price for the period October 30th to November 5th, 2021

Nova Scotia                         $0.9554 plus applicable taxes

Prince Edward Island        $0.9347 plus applicable taxes

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. 

Cycle of Prayer for November 7th, to November 21st 2021

 The following are the Services for the month of November 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                        07th November 2021              1000 hrs.                     Holy Eucharist                        BCP

Sunday                        14th November 2021              1000 hrs.                     Holy Eucharist                        BAS

Sunday                        21st November 2021               1000 hrs.                     Holy Eucharist                        BCP

Sunday                        28th November 2021              1000 hrs.                     Holy Eucharist                        BCP 

St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church invites the community to a special evening service featuring church music from the folk traditions of Appalachia, the British Isles, and the American South.

Local musicians Amy Lounder, Jude Pelley, Dane George and Rebecca Fairless will be performing a selection of shape note hymns, bluegrass, and old time gospel music.

Supper complete with delicious, roast turkey, dressing, potatoes, carrots, peas, turnip, cranberry sauce, a fresh dinner roll, gravy and even dessert! We hope you will pass this along to your family, friends, and neighbors.

Call Ellen at 902-817-8457 before Mon. Nov. 15th  to get a time for drive-thru pickup on Sat. Nov. 20th , 2021 between 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m

Adult - $15.00,  Child (5-12) - $6.00

www.stfrancisbythelakes.ca