Thursday, March 30th – Appointments in office, Staff Position Audit

Friday, April 1st – Appointments in office, Staff Position Audit

Sunday, April 3rd to Saturday April 9th – House of Bishops (including travel time)

So much in the world is vying for our caring attention these days. For many of us, our hearts and prayers are turned toward the war in the Ukraine. Many resources and opportunities to support those most vulnerable in this conflict are available via our website and our Diocesan Facebook page. One beautiful and moving offering is the attached composition (linked below) by renowned and faithful composer, John Rutter (and the Cambridge Singers). 

John writes: “How can a composer respond to a global tragedy? By writing music is the most obvious thing. Like everybody, I’ve been shocked and dismayed by the events of recent days, and the first thing I wanted to do was write some music that would respond in my own way.

I went to a late-night service in my old college chapel, where they sang a setting of a lovely Ukrainian prayer. So, having encountered the text in another musical setting on Wednesday night, on Thursday, I wrote my own music. I hope the meaning of the text will resonate in people’s hearts.’

The text of this simple prayer is:

Good Lord, protect the Ukraine. 
Give her strength, courage, faith, hope. Amen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJl3kVwl2-U 

Dear Friends,

The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, is quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life.” Over the past few years, so much about our working and daily lives has changed that it is hard to recall 'normal.' I am writing today to share with you another change in our Diocesan Offices.

This past week, Bishop Sandra received the resignation of our Financial Controller, Christopher Veach. This resignation was effective March 23, 2022. The staff have taken the days since receiving this news to evaluate and strategize how we might best go forward. Together, we wish Chris every blessing in his future endeavours.

In light of this news, there will be some changes in our communications strategy. Please note the following:

1. Contact Patrick Pearse at ppearse@nspeidiocese.ca regarding: 

     Vendor and External Clients

     Parish Mailboxes

2. Contact Tammy Cummins at tcummins@nspeidiocese.ca regarding:

              PAR 

              Payroll and Benefits (information transfer)

3. Contact Peter Flemming at pflemming@nspeidiocese.ca regarding:

        Insurance Administration

        Audit    

4. Contact Rev’d Ann Turner at executivedirector@nspeidiocese.ca regarding:

        Canons and Constitution

        HR and Administration

         All non-banking, finance and administration concerns

For any other issues or items, to help streamline communications and to assure that our staff continue to be able to focus on their portfolios, we are asking that any inquiries about parish finances be directed to the following email: info.finance@nspeidiocese.ca. You will be redirected to this address if requests come through other channels. 

In the near future, following our Diocesan SafeR Church protocols, we will complete a Position Audit and an evaluation of the Financial Controller position. We have a strong Finance team here in the Diocesan offices, supported by an equally strong volunteer base in our Financial Management and Development VSST. And, as people of faith, I am quick to call to mind the words of Psalm 39 (NRSV): “And now, O Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you.” 

Hope is our companion as we move into change. Let me take this opportunity to thank you all for your prayers of support as we work to meet your needs in the diocese.

In shared ministry,

The Reverend Ann Turner

PAR: There were some complications encountered producing PAR statements this month. Some PAR volunteer contacts received statements that could not be opened and others did not receive anything. We are pleased to share that this has been corrected. Yesterday afternoon, March 29th, we successfully emailed current PAR statements to designated recipients. Postal recipients should see their information arrive soon as well. Please direct concerns to Tammy Cummins, tcummins@nspeidiocese.ca 

Navigating the “New Normal” — The Lifting of Public Health Protocols
Best Practices for Parishes and Clergy in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

(At the end of the linked document above you will find questions and conversation to assist your parish in establishing their own risk tolerance and guidelines.)

Thank you for your diligence and care for one another. As we move forward, we do so with cautious hope, grateful for
the privilege of being and serving the body of Christ in these anxious times.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Best Practices, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Diocesan
Executive Director, the Reverend Ann Turner, at executivedirector@nspeidiocese.ca or 902-420-0717, ext. 1167.

May the peace of Christ, which passes all understanding, sustain us now and always.

+Sandra

Join with friends in the Dioceses of Fredericton (New Brunswick) and Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island for a dynamic four-week book study with, ReJesus: Remaking the Church in Our Founder's Image.

ReJesus is a clarion call to recenter our lives on Christ so that we might become a people who look, act, think, and sound like Jesus. Now more than ever, our world needs a church remade in our Founder's image.

Authors are Michael Frost (writer of Surprise the World: The Five Habits of Highly Missional People, and Keep Christianity Weird, and Alan Hirsch (author of The Shaping of Things to Come and The Forgotten Ways, ). Both Frost and Hirsch are two of the top missiologists in the world today.

HOSTED ON ZOOM: Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

It runs April 25, May 2, May 9 and May 16. (Times listed are Atlantic Standard Time)  

Facilitated by Shawn Branch and Lisa Vaughn.

No charge to join. Purchase of the book is required. (ORDER IT NOW!)

REGISTER HERE:   https://nb.anglican.ca/events/rejesus/2022-04-25?fbclid=IwAR2SuyyovWiHOJ2gln7kzzjnRu0LxDdx1t9jGv_-2HcHZX0r6OIUqvA6PP0

HURRY TO REGISTER!  Starts Friday evening.  

"All who are thirsty, come to the water!" - Isaiah 55:1a 

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, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 12-noon. 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. (Several have signed up already.)  

Living Water includes a deep dive into several Bible passages, short talks, quiet reflection time, small group conversations and inspiring worship. A SCHEDULE IS ATTACHED. (click the link below)

FREE to REGISTER:  

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LENT-LIVINGWATER

Most congregations are seeking alternate revenue sources, outside of Sunday offerings. Our church properties are also a valuable asset for mission and building relationships with the community. Leaders who carefully explore rental or partnership agreements can ensure their values and ministry opportunities are factored into any agreement.  

Read Domenic Dutra's article, Key Considerations When Leasing Building Space to Outside Groups, published by the Lewis Centre for Church Leadership website.

Community Roots in YOUR Parish 

We are getting back on the road this summer for week-long day camps across the diocese. We'll bring staff and all the supplies needed, all you need to provide is a space and volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of kids in your community.    To find out more about how to be part of this exciting program, or to fill out an application for your parish, follow this link: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/pages/community-roots-day-camp Weeks are filling up fast, so get your application in soon!   

Is now available to read here.

The Anglican Foundation of Canada’s Say Yes! to Kids 2022 – Growing a brighter future, today is a great opportunity for the parishes of our diocese. To learn more about what is involved, there are still a number of webinar dates available in March and early April -  https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/say-yes-to-kids/ or email directly Michelle Hauser, Anglican Foundation’s Development and Communication Consultant, (mhauser@anglicanfoundation.org). Michelle is also available for one-on-one meetings to talk about this year’s campaign and how it can help to resource your youth-focused ministries.

The application form to apply for a team is available at: Say Yes! to Kids 2022: Application Form​ - Anglican Foundation of Canada. While, the deadline is April 1, if you need a little extra time for your application, please let Michelle know – she can be of assistance in answering any questions. Say Yes! to Kids 2022 – Growing a brighter future, today is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for the parishes in our diocese.

DEN is inviting everyone to join together to sing the Resolution Song.

Our excitment got ahead of the logistics....It's Lent. Earth Day is right after Easter. Choirs are busy lerning Easter repetoires. So......

we invite you to learn this song.....(trust us..it's easy and becomes an ear worm)

Record it being sung by your group.

Post it on your church Facebook page.

Post it on the DEN Facebook page.

A video of the song can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HW5Yqsrduw

For other versions, search #resolution Song

Here is the link to the score background and another video:

https://therealgroup.se/news/2019/12/13/resolution2020

 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.

The Nova Scotia Action Coalition for Community Wellbeing (NSACCW) Home - Nova Scotia Action Coalition for Community Well-Being (nsaccw.org) is a partner of the Face of Poverty Consultation and the Basic Needs Ministry of the Diocese. The NSACCW has embarked on a campaign called Policy Not Charity asking the provincial government to adjust its policies to address poverty in Nova Scotia. Watch their campaign video at Policy not Charity https://www.policynotcharity.ca

This workshop will show parishes:

-how to develop a Planned Giving Program

-how to communicate about and promote Planned Giving 

-how to customize a template, including questions and answers, to help people think about making a planned gift

The workshop will include a Q&A session

This workshop is being presented in conjunction with the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, the Anglican Diocese of NS & PEI, and the ELFEC (Lutheran Foundation of the ELCIC).

Please register here: https://ottawa-anglican-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdu2pqz8oGtYu-gv8HpdWGK32CQ9c48r4

St. Peter's Eastern Passage, 346 Cow Bay Road, Eastern Passage.

Time: 9:30 am Gathering
10 am Eucharist
Refreshment Break
11 am Annual Meeting
12 Noon Lunch will be provided
1 pm Education Program with:
The Reverend Frances Drolet-Smith, Vocations Co-ordinator, Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Please Note:
1. More information on the Education Program being given by The Reverend Frances Drolet-Smith will be available prior to the Annual General Meeting.
2. For this year’s AGM, there will be “no registration fee”.
3. It is our plan to live-stream the meeting and the education portion of this AGM for those who are unable to attend in-person.

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 March 26th to April 1st, 2022

Nova Scotia                         $1.4186plus applicable taxes

Prince Edward Island        $1.3979 plus applicable taxes

March, April & May 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.

Sunday, April 3rd, 1000 hrs    Holy Eucharist           BCP

Sunday, April 10th,1000 hrs   Holy Eucharist           BAS

Thursday, April 14th, 7 PM    Holy Eucharist           BCP

Friday, April 15th, 1000 hrs    Solemn Liturgy          BCP

Sunday, April 17th, 1000 hrs  Holy Eucharist           BCP

Sunday, April 24th, 1000 hrs  Holy Eucharist           BCP 

Ham, Scallop Potatoes, Cole Slaw and Apple Cake.

Cost $15.00

Cheques made out to St. Peter's Ladies Guild or contact us to order at

stpetersladiesguild@gmail.com or call Peggy at 902 443-1957

Saturday, April 30th at 7:00 pm

The Cathedral Church of All Saints

An evening of nostalgic and romantic jazz standards from "The Great American Songbook" and beyond.

To reserve tickets ($20) visit; https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/all-about-love-tickets-305854638457

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Standard time Jazz Ensemble

These seasoned musicians bring a wealth of experience to their music and, singly, they have played all over the globe under the jazz, big band, musical theatre, country, folk, world music and classical umbrellas.

The band was formed in 2016 and has played many concerts in the Halifax region, the Annapolis Valley and along the South Shore.  Their shows have included a steady run at The Halifax Distilling Company and concerts for Musique Royale, The Company House, The Spatz Theatre, The Halifax Public Gardens Summer Concert Series, the Paul O’Regan Theatre, The Carleton and at many churches in the Halifax /Dartmouth area.  

This jazz ensemble has garnered a loyal following, much of which is due to the fact that they have focused on giving back and raising money for local and National charities.  Standard Time raised almost $10 000 for charity between the years 2016-2019.

The ensemble offers some of the best in nostalgic and romantic jazz standards from The Great American Songbook peppered with the lyrical fusion of samba and jazz (bossa nova). Their CD “High Time” released in March 2021, has garnered rave reviews from some of the greatest luminaries in the music business.

Listen:  https://standardtimequartet.bandcamp.com/releases

Variety Show for the Gerald Hardy Memorial Society Rainbow Foodbank, Sheet Harbour with local entertainers and musicians. 

Admission - Donation to Food Bank, cash and or non-perishable food items

Where - Eastern Shore Wildlife Lodge, 200 Pool Road, Sheet Harbour.

Hosted by the Anglican Parishes of Port Dufferein and Tangier.

Meal includes: our famous Seafood* Chowder or Chili, Upsized for supper, freshly made tea biscuit and dessert. (*haddock only, no shellfish),                           

Cost is Adult $15, Child (5-12) $7

NEW:  This month you may add to your order, a package of 6 frozen homemade tea biscuits, for an additional $4.00.   

When picking up meals, please drive up the hill, around the church, and stop at the hall door.  A runner will come and take your payment and bring your meal(s) to your car.

(Please order before Monday, April 18th, 2022)   To order, please call Ellen @ 902-817-8457. (She will give you a pick-up time between 4:30-6:00 pm)                                            

We appreciate your support! 

 www.stfrancisbythelakes.ca    

We are excited to welcome our next music director to lead us into the future, building on our strong traditions.  Is that person you? 

Please visit https://www.stjohnslunenburg.org/were-hiring-director-of-music-part-time/ for details. 

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