Schedule

Wednesday, November 10^th - Ordination of Ron Nikkel, Transitional Deacon, St. Andrew’s Church, Parish of Neil’s Harbour

Thursday, November 11^th – Remembrance Day commemorations (Diocesan Office is closed)

Friday, November 12^th – Ordination of Dr. Phillip Cooper, Transitional Deacon, St. Paul’s Church, Parish of Three Harbours

Monday, November 15^th – Day off

Tuesday, November 16^th – Clergy Day with Tim Elliott

Wednesday, November 17^th – In office 

Announcements

The Reverend Marian Conrad has been appointed Priest-In-Charge of the Parish of St. Augustine’s Jollimore effective October 16th, 2021. 

On October 25^th we were glad to welcome Chris Veach as our new Diocesan Financial Controller. Chris is quickly settling into his role and getting to know Diocesan staff, clergy and lay leaders. You can reach Chris by email at financialcontroller@nspeidiocese.ca or at 902-420-0717.

 

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. 

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Dear Parish Treasurers-at this writing CRA is only “Proposing” to extend the subsidy to May 2022. Certainly it is hoped that this becomes reality, rather than proposed. So for now-please continue to send Income numbers to the Diocese to my attention-and we will update you as soon as possible. 

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

 

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  

 

The Diocesan Council at their June 2021 Meeting approved a NEW  HR Policy 2.1.26 – CHECKLIST OF TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PARISH MINISTRY AND MISSION 

This Policy was developed by the HRVSST in order to assist Archdeacons in developing comprehensive Covenants and Contracts for Clergy serving in this Diocese. Copies of the Policy and accompanying CHECKLIST were sent from the Synod Office in August to 60 Clergy in Part-time Parish Ministry as well as Priests-in-Charge .  Clergy were requested to complete a copy of the Checklist and send it to the Chair of the HRVSST. Additional copies submitted by the lay leadership in each Parish were also encouraged.

HRVSST will use the date in its review of Policies for Part-time Ministry and Priests-in-charge.  In particular we are trying to determine if there are ministry or mission tasks which are not currently being led by clergy or laity in Parishes , which may then need Regional or Diocesan support and training. 

Copies of the Policy 2.1.26 and Checklist are available on the Diocesan Website, linked here

HRVSST will continue to receive Checklists at each of its meetings.

Thur. Nov. 25, January 20,  March 17  and May 19, 2022.

Completed CHECKLISTS can be sent to:  

The Rev. John K. Morrell, River John, NS B0K 1N0

jkmorrell@hotmail.com

 

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!

"Here in a foreign land, how shall we sing about the Lord?"

(Psalm 137:4 Contemporary English Verson)

Join us for a one hour conversation with music led by The Rev'd Tim Elliott, Anglican Priest and Musician.

Questions to ponder:

1. What does church music look and sound like post-COVID?

2. Where is the church headed musically?

3. Has our theology of worship and music changed? 

4. Whither choirs?

5. And more especially, questions you bring. 

Admission by donation. All proceeds to Friends of the Bishop, our diocesan fund supporting the Bishop with both finances for a discretionary fund and advice for helping clergy, their families, and students studying for ordained ministry.

Covid Policy: Because this is a public event outside of normal worship hours, proof of vaccine is required for attendance and participation on this day. All Diocesan guidelines with regards to hand sanitizing, masking, and safe, physical distancing will be observed.

 

 

Blessed to be a blessing. Church facilities and land can be

leveraged to bless our local communities.

Increasingly congregational leaders are asking big picture questions about how to steward their properties. Will our buildings be a burden? Or could they be a blessing as we join God in our neighbourhoods?  Read this inspiring article published by the Lewis Centre for Church Leadership, written by Dave Harder, called 'Reimagining Church Buildings.'

 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.

Here is a link to the latest edition of the Mission to Seafarers Newsletter - Flying Angel. 

Mission to Seafarers

Loneliness, danger and separation from loved ones are just some of the challenges that seafarers face every day.  SEAFARING IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS OCCUPATIONS.  Over 90% of world trade is carried by sea, providing work to 1.5 million seafarers.

Throughout a long and distinguished history, The Mission to Seafarers has grown to become one of the largest port-based welfare operators in the world, providing a service in 200 ports, 365 days a year, across 50 countries. Our vision is to operate a network where seafarers are valued and cared for in the ports where the need is greatest.  The Halifax Mission to Seafarers is a Canadian non-profit charity.

Under the guidance of our mission manager and and support from assistant manager, our volunteers provide a warm welcome where seafarers can relax away from their ships, and obtain support which is relevant, compassionate and life enhancing.  Seafarers have access to our free wifi so they can freely communicate with their loved ones. Our Mission provides an interdenominational chaplaincy ministry of practical, emotional and spiritual support to all seafarers passing through our port, regardless of faith or background.

Nothing can stop Christmas, and we continue to share with seafarers the joy and spirit of the holidays through gift-giving. The campaign is also our additional way of thanking the Hidden Heroes for their sacrifices and hard work. In many ways, the seafarers deeply appreciate the presents they receive from people who care beyond their homes and families.

To all our donors and supporters, we share the seafarers’ THANK YOU!

What is in the shoebox – a regular running shoe box?
Hat, scarf, gloves or mitts, socks, wrapped hard candy (no chocolate), soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, shaving foam, razors, deodorant, lip balm, playing cad, mementos of NS, PEI or Canada.

Our team of shoebox experts quality checks the contents of shoeboxes we received if they are already stuffed with items. Otherwise, the items placed in the box are carefully identified and limited only to the above list. The list is deemed as essential items the seafarers generally and personally need onboard.

All shoeboxes are gift wrapped by a team of volunteers, signifying the gifts are produced with joy, love, and passion, driven by the spirit of Christmas.

What do we need and when is the campaign conducted?
We accept donations in kind or in cash. We use cash donations to purchase the items that go in the shoebox.

Due to the restrictions and threat of COVID 19 in 2020, our donors mostly donated cash, which greatly assisted in managing the inventory and purchasing the items accordingly.

October — we start accepting donations of shoeboxes, cash, and kind.
November — we set up and begin the production process (sorting, stuffing, wrapping)
December — we start delivery of Christmas shoebox presents to ships
Campaign continues while supply lasts (usually until January the following year.

For more information contact 902-422-7790 or email Helen Glenn, Mission Manager

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 November 6th to 12th, 2021

Nova Scotia                         $0.9415 plus applicable taxes

Prince Edward Island        $0.9208 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.

“Seeing” our Life Story:  The Eminent Journey to the Centre

with Dr. Beverly Musgrave

Saturday, November 20th; 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;

$20 suggested donation—please bring a lunch.

At this time of your life are you navigating uncharted waters? Come by Zoom or in-person and explore what it means to travel without a map, learning to navigate, to See, with the Heart.  

In person at Barat Spirituality Centre

Atlantic School of Theology Professor, Dr. David Deane will address the question:

Are Christianity and Evolution Compatible?

Thursday, November 25th

7-8:30 PM

$10 suggested donation

 
 FOLLOW YOUR STAR

An Advent retreat weekend at Barat Spirituality Centre

7pm Dec 3 to end with liturgy at 11am on Dec 5th

This will be a silent retreat and we have the possibility of overnight

accommodations for six persons and invite others to consider commuting.

There are 12 spaces total. There will be an opportunity to meet during the weekend for Spiritual

accompaniment for those who wish. Each day will begin with community

prayer, and there will an opportunity to meet each day for sharing.

We ask participants to follow the Covid protocols that each participant be

double vaccinated and wear a mask while in group sessions.

A simple lunch and supper will be provided for everyone on Saturday and for those

staying at the Spirituality Centre, breakfast will be pick-up.

Suggested donation: Overnight Guests: $190; Commuter: $90

To secure a spot, we ask for a $50 deposit at registration for overnight

guests and $30 for commuters. Sign-up closes on Nov. 26;

Please be in touch if you would like to attend but are unable 

to offer the suggested donation.

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

Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Dressing & Gingerbread

$12.00 Adult  $6.00 Children

Must call to reserve before November 19th - Lorrie 902 760 0729 Anita 902 765 6186 or Gail 902 765 3753

St. Andrew's Cole Harbour - 2 Circassion Drive, Dartmouth

$12/person
For Tickets call
Darlene at 902-435-4363

COVID-19 restrictions require the presentation of ID and proof of double vaccination

Saturday, December 4th from 10:00am to Noon.

Masks needed, one direction shopping, contact info taken at door, proof of vaccinations required for entry.

Please bring your own shopping bag.

Visit https://stfrancisbythelakes.ca/ for more events.