Schedule - March 2nd to 8th, 2022

Wednesday March 2nd – Appointments from home due to weather; Ash Wednesday services (online and in-person)

Thursday March 3rd – Rural Ministry conversation, appointments, meeting with Diocesan ACW reps, and Lambeth Conversations (evening)

Friday March 4th – Parish Meeting, travel to PEI

Saturday March 5th – PEI Diocesan Church Society Annual Meeting

Sunday March 6th – Parish Visits

Monday March 7th – Clergy and Parish visits; travel to NS

Tuesday March 8th – Day off; International Women’s Day

Announcements 

Mr. Ken MacIntosh has been appointed Parish Administrator for the Parish of St. Alban’s Sydney, effective March 1st.

Come and Find the Quiet Centre - Marking the 2nd anniversary of Covid-19 

The Cathedral Church of All Saints will be holding an Open House on Tuesday, March 22nd to mark the second anniversary of the declaration of the State of Emergency in the Province of Nova Scotia. Throughout the day there will be moments for quiet prayer and contemplation, a cup of coffee and an opportunity to thank our healthcare workers who have led us through this pandemic with courage and grace. A special service of gratitude for healthcare workers will be held at 7:15pm in the Cathedral, with Bishop Sue Moxley as guest preacher. Expect more details next week, including liturgical resources for parishes who wish to hold similar services in their churches and communities -- and hopefully a pre-taped sermon from Bishop Sue. We would encourage you, as you’re able, to find ways during Lent (especially between March 16th – the declaration of a State of Emergency in PEI – and March 22nd) to thank healthcare workers in your own communities. While pandemic restrictions are loosening, Covid-19 will still be with us. There will be a degree of anxiety as we navigate these changes together. May we continue to work thoughtfully and prayerfully for the health and safety of all. 

As the reflective season of Lent begins our thoughts turn to the ongoing crisis in Eastern Europe.  Here are some resources to aid in greater understanding, and for worship and prayer resources.

LINKS FOR LITURGY & PRAYERS

https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/programs/covid-19/pages/worship-resources

VARIOUS RESPONSES FROM ANGLICANS IN EUROPE

https://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/anglicans-respond-to-the-crisis-in-ukraine/

WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

https://www.oikoumene.org/news/wcc-urges-president-putin-to-stop-war-restore-peace-to-ukraine

March 2nd, 2022

In anticipation of the upcoming changes to Public Health protocols in both Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in the coming weeks, Bishop Sandra and our Executive Director, Rev. Ann Turner, have consulted with Archdeacons and Regional Deans to discuss our Diocesan Guidelines and seek input. We will be providing recommendations and advice to parishes, sharing Best Practices, and offering questions for Parish leadership to consider when considering the loosening of restrictions. This document will be sent first to clergy and then to NetNews subscribers before being posted on the Diocesan website. Please refer any questions about Covid-19 guidelines to Rev. Ann Turner executivedirector@nspeidiocese.ca

Feeling parched and spiritually dry? Are you weary and thirsty to have your soul refreshed? Come away with friends and soak in prayer, scripture, relaxed discussion and worship. Encounter Christ who offers the hope and revitalization of living water.  

A Lenten gathering on Zoom designed for lay people - takes place Friday, April 1 (evening), and Saturday, April 2 (morning). Join in these enrichment sessions from the comfort of your home or with others in a gathering space at church. Clergy are warmly welcomed to attend too.   

Living Water includes a deep dive into several Bible passages, short talks, quiet reflection time, small group conversations and inspiring worship.  

Hosted by the Diocese's Creating Missional Communities Team (VSST). Got questions? Contact staff support, Lisa Vaughn (902-789-4840 or lvaughn@nspeidioces.ca) .

FREE to REGISTER:  
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LENT-LIVINGWATER

Folks, thank you for continuing to record and send your parish’s monthly income for calculating wage subsidies.  Subsidies for organizations hard hit by the pandemic will continue at least through April 2022.  I expect the Diocese will continue to qualify, so please continue to send information to my attention at financialcontroller@nspeidiocese.ca.  For ease of processing revenue information, please use the attached form and return to me via email, and please title your email “CEWS.”  I drew-down subsidies from Canada Revenue this month.  Please expect to see them applied to January 2022 remittance advices in February 2022.  

Thanks much for your help, Chris.

Lent is an invitation to listen in prayer, learn and explore fresh ways to serve. Explore a variety of liturgies, devotions, studies and activities by visiting our Diocesan webpage resources.

WORSHIP, music, and more! (https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/programs/covid-19/pages/worship-resources)

DEVOTIONS & STUDIES - https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/programs/covid-19/pages/devotions-and-studies

WILDERNESS CALLING - Vital Church Maritimes 2021 Conference - Includes VIDEOS of The Primate, Archbishop Linda Nicholl's talks on discipleship, Bishop Sandra Fyfe's presentation on Asking Good Questions and Mi'kmaw storyteller, Gerald Gloade's talk on Indigenous Spirituality. Also resource documents, including 'wilderness' worship resources. 
https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/programs/creating-missional-communities-cmc-vsst/pages/vital-church-maritimes-2021

Say Yes to Kids 2022 

Say Yes! to Kids is a national peer-to-peer fundraising initiative of the Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) which is now in its second year of seeking to support programs for children and youth. The 2022 campaign will launch on Friday, April 1 and run until Thursday, June 30. 

Say Yes! to Kids 2021 is already making a huge difference in our diocese, and this year has the potential to do so much more. The Anglican Foundation is hosting webinars a few times a week to fill folks in on all the details, and in a few weeks we will have a session for just our Diocese that will build from there.

Find out more and sign up for a webinar here. 

Community Roots Day Camp - Parish Applications NOW OPEN!

The Community Roots Day Camp Program is a travelling camp program with a diocesan staff team who work with volunteers in parishes across the diocese to offer a week-long, tons-of-fun day camp. We're ready to get back at it after a two-year hiatus, and applications for parishes interested in participating are open now. You can find details about applying here. 

If you have any questions about the program, don't hesitate to get in touch with Allie at (902) 789 3481 or acolp@nspeidiocese.ca. 

We're Hiring for Community Roots! 

We need some Program Architects, Leaders, and an Administrator to help make this incredible summer full of day camp fun happen. If you or someone you know might be interested, you'll find all the details here. 

We can, and do, encounter God in the everyday activities of our lives. Join us for a new 4-part "Pray As You Can" series where we'll explore how the ordinary actions of mending, walking, gardening and bread making can be a prayer.  Mondays, February 28, March 7, 14 & 21, 6:30 - 8 pm Atlantic. For the Zoom link or more information email prayasyoucan3@gmail.com 

It’s those moments when you sense there is an opportunity to share faith with someone, but you are uncertain about what to say or how to begin. How do we as Anglicans engage in conversations about Christian spirituality or offer a prayer without seeming pushy?  

Watch a 1-hour YouTube recording and discover gentle, respectful approaches to sharing our faith. Alice Galpin Nicholson, St. James’ Armdale/Halifax, and Betty Armstrong, Halifax, unpack their practical tips and personal experiences in talking with people about Christ. 

Hosted by Tanya Moxley of the Diocese's Creating Missional Communities Team (VSST).  

https://youtu.be/6_EpD-8qJ_o

What to expect with Virtual Lenten Reflections 2022

March 19, 2022; 2:00 – 3:30

  Welcome & Introductions

  Worship Service & Reflection #1 – Community: Care . . . Courage . . .    Compassion

  Introduction of Presenter #2

  Reflection #2 -Transformation - Now!

  Brief Break 

  Introduction of Presenter #3

  Reflection #3 -Transformation - Now!

  Wrap-up 

 Zoom Link  Meeting ID: 832 0030 9438 Passcode: 262734 

The World Day of Prayer 2022 is Friday, March 4 with the theme I Know the Plans I Have for You (Jer. 29:11). 

Join women and men worldwide in prayer. 

Women’s Ministry Sunday was initiated by the Anglican Church Women Board to recognize and promote the many ways that women live out God’s mission in the church and community. It has evolved from: honouring the women and the ministry of their organized groups within the parish, to recognizing their ministry beyond the parish, including within their professional and community volunteer activities, to their collaboration with men where they work together for a common purpose, achieving a shared goal. To quote the Anglican Church Women hymn: The Love of Jesus Calls Us
# 434 Common Praise verse 4…..

The love of Jesus calls us in swiftly changing days,
to be God's co-creators in new and wondrous ways;
that God with men and women may so transform the earth,
that love and peace and justice may give God's kingdom birth.
Text: Herbert O'Driscoll

 International Women’s Day (IWD) is Tues. March 8 with the 2022 theme: Break the Bias. Imagine and pray for a gender equal world, a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. 

Hi everyone, 

Thank you for your contribution to the Strategic Doing conversation on Feb 10. 

Now to use that conversation as a base to build on so DEN can be the best example possible of stewardship of creation this next ten years. Living out our mission: "To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth." 

Serving and supporting people, parishes and organizations in their efforts to care for the planet through prayer, education and action.

Our second conversation will be on March 10 at 7 pm by Zoom as we continue the conversation looking at next steps, goals and potential actions based on: 1) Potential impact, 2) Ease of implementation and 3) Capacity

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88965401267?pwd=b3lpZXl3am14S0JPbWZMYjJlT1R2QT09

Please feel free to invite others. Looking forward to seeing you then,  

Marian

 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. 

SURVEY SAYS! - View the latest newsletter here for our weekley newsletter.

Please see attached picture for all the information. 

For any further questions/information or to register please contact marriagesuccess@outlook.com 

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 February 26th to March 6th, 2022

Nova Scotia                         $1.0617 plus applicable taxes

Prince Edward Island        $1.0410 plus applicable taxes

March & April will be posted on Friday, March 4th, 2022

Thank you.

The following are the Services for the month of February 2022, 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.

Wednesday, March 2nd -  7 PM   Holy Eucharist  BCP    

Sunday, March 6th - 10:00 Holy Eucharist  BCP       

Sunday, March 13th - 10:00 Holy Eucharist  BAS       

Sunday, March 20th - 10:00 Holy Eucharist  BCP       

Sunday, March 27th - 10:00 Holy Eucharist  BCP

 Deadline for Net News submissions is 5:00 pm each Tuesday.  Thank you!