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Bishop's Office
SCHEDULE Wednesday October 5 – Monthly meeting with Vocations Coordinator and Common Life gathering with AST Students Thursday October 6 – On line meetings and Deconsecration of All Saints Church, New Waterford and Service of Holy Baptism Friday October 7 – Travel Day Sunday October 9 – Parish of St. John’s Lunenburg Parish Visit Monday October 10 – Thanksgiving Tuesday October 11 – In office meetings and Mission to Seafarers Board Meeting For more infomation visit: |
Postponement of Upcoming SynodA Message from Bishop Sandra Fyfe Dear Friends, I write to advise you that following an emergency meeting of the Synod Arrangements Committee this afternoon, in consultation with our Diocesan Chancellor, and with the consensus of the Committee, I am postponing our upcoming Diocesan Synod. The 151st Session of Synod of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island will now be held May 26-28, 2023. As the Committee met today, we heard about the significant damage and disruption that has occurred across the Diocese as a result of Hurricane Fiona. It was sobering, to say the least. People in many communities in both Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island do not yet have power and, in some cases, it is uncertain when power will be restored. In some parts of the Diocese, the infrastructure which supports daily life has been critically damaged and it is clear that repair and rebuilding will take considerable time. While questions were raised about whether we could gather a quorum or whether some regions of our Diocese would be under-represented at Synod, those were not our fundamental concerns. Rather, we recognized that many of you – understandably so – would be coming to Synod with your hearts and minds on your families and communities. It is simply not reasonable to expect you to be engaged in the work and ministry of Synod when we are recovering from a natural disaster of historic proportions. We also considered the work that lies before us and felt confident that postponing Synod until May, 2023, was the best decision we could make for everyone at this time. I realize that there will be questions about the implications of this decision and have outlined below some of the details which seemed most pressing. Further information will follow in due course. Refunds for Fees Paid: A full refund will be provided to every delegate who has already paid for meals at Synod. Our Executive Administrator, Ms. Jana Gauthier, will begin this process next week. You can expect it to take three to five business days for funds to be returned to delegates. We recognize that in postponing Synod to 2023, there is the possibility that not all current delegates may be able or eligible to be elected again and, therefore, we cannot consider redirecting fees paid to 2023 fees. Refunds for Accommodations: Delegates who have made reservations for accommodations should contact the appropriate establishment as soon as possible to cancel those reservations. If there are cancellation fees, please contact us at info.finance@nspeidiocese.ca and we will reimburse delegates for the cost of the cancellation fees. Dalhousie University has confirmed availability of the Student Union Building for May 26-28. Once we have further information about potential accommodations at Dal, we will share those details. This information will be shared with your Parish Synod Delegates in an email Friday morning, however we wanted to advise you in advance. I would ask you to check in with your delegates sometime tomorrow, if possible, to ensure that they have received this information. While Maritimers are known for putting their heads down and getting work done, this is a time when our work is not to gather in Synod (however much as we might like to be together in-person), but to hold one another in prayer and love. I will be leading the Diocese in a Prayer Vigil at 7:15 p.m. on October 14th, the time when we would have been gathering for the opening Synod Service. There, candles will be lit for each of our 301 delegates who, collectively, represent every parish and region of this Diocese. In the meantime, know that prayer is being offered for you from all over the world. As further resources become available to support you and your parish, they will be shared widely. I offer these words below from Jan Richardson, an artist, poet, author, United Methodist minister, and director of The Wellspring Studio, LLC. May they help to calm your soul and remind you that we are standing in the storm with you, in solidarity and hope. And may the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord; and may the blessing of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be upon you now and in the days and weeks ahead. Blessing in the StormI cannot claim
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Openings
1. Parish of Tangier, 1/2 time Rector The Anglican Parish of Holy Trinity Tangier is seeking a half-time rector to join our parish family. Our parish is located on the scenic Marine Drive (Highway 7) on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. Our Parish serves the communities from East Ship Harbour in the west, to Sheet Harbour in the East, to Beaver Dam, and Mooseland in the North. We are a parish with six congregations, St. Peter’s (Murphy Cove), Holy Trinity (Tangier), St. Thomas (Mooseland), St. Andrew’s (Spry Harbour), St. James (Spry Bay), and St. Paul’s (Mushaboom). 2.Parish of Seaforth - All Apostles by the Sea All Apostles by the Sea is seeking a full-time minister to join our community. We are excited to embark upon a creative relationship with our new Rector. We are blessed with the natural brightness of the design of All Apostles by the Sea; which is uplifting and has the same effect on one as that of a bright sunny day. Combining that with liturgy and music creates an environment of family, fellowship, and enjoyment. APPLY - To receive the profile and an application form for either of these positions please contact Jana Gauthier, Diocesan Executive Administrator at bishopsoffice@nspeidiocese.ca or (902)420-0717. Please note: A Police Records Check report, Vulnerable Sector Check report must be submitted before assuming this position. Anglican Clergy from outside the Diocese of Nova Scotia and P.E.I., must present confirmation that they are an ordained minister in good standing and have their Bishop’s permission to seek employment opportunities outside their own diocese. --------------------------------------- 3.Financial Controller: Hybrid, FT/PT negotiable The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is seeking a Controller who will provide leadership, direction, management, and vision to our financial, operational, IT, risk management, and reporting systems to ensure the financial strength and operational efficiency of our organization. For more information about this position and how to apply please visit our Career Postings found here.
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Diocesan Consolidated Trust Fund
Reporting/Distribution of Quarterly Interest to Parishes The Trustees of our CTF (CIBC Mellon/ Mellon NY) have recently migrated Accounting and Client reporting to a much larger and complex platform. Reporting back to the Clients (Diocese) is slowed this quarter -during this migration. We are communicating with them regularly-impressing the need for reporting back to us “as quickly as possible”. We will do Quarter 3, 2022 distribution and reporting back to our Parishes as soon as we absolutely are able. Peter Flemming, Acting Controller. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/diocesan-consolidated-trust-fund |
GETTING REAL ABOUT HOPESix Minute Study #313 Honesty and humility. Two qualities we need as we take stock and discern who we are as a church and why faith matters. How many of us in parish leadership are quietly dazed and confused, wondering if we are the only ones who feel this way? "Is it just me?," we ask. Honest conversations about our realities can be freeing and hopeful, especially as we remember the power of the resurrection of Christ. Read how Canadian Anglican priest, Rev. Canon Martha Tartarnic explores this vastly altered landscape in her blog, "It's Not Just Me," published by Ministry Matters. https://medium.com/ministrymatters/its-not-just-me-65bb2f05b483 For more infomation visit: |
Deacons Open HouseWhere in the world might you expect to find a Deacon? Taking the Gospel to the world ... bringing the needs of the world to the Church. Find out more about the vital & vibrant ministry opportunities of Deacons at our Open House. Saturday, October 29th, 2022 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The Cathedral Church of All Saints, 1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax Refreshments + Conversations + Presentations + Displays For more information, email deaconsnspei@gmail.com Hosted by The Community of Deacons, Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island For more infomation visit: |
Youth & Family Ministry
Godly Play Core Training Offered at Two Sites: First Baptist Church, Halifax. Trainers: Shawn Redden & Jenny Eisener and Sackville United Church, NB. Trainers: Cathy Laskey & Anne Pirie DATES: Part 1: Friday, Oct 29 4pm – 9pm AND Sat, Oct. 30 8:30 – 5:30pm & Part 2: Friday, Nov 11 from 4pm- 9pm AND Sat, Nov. 12 8:30-5:30pm See full details here. New - Practicing Faith at Home Newsletter We’re starting up a new newsletter with a goal of supporting and encouraging families as they practice their faith at home! We’ll send out one every month with a reflection, some ideas and resources to try out, and prayers. We promise we won’t spam you, it’ll just be the one email a month! Sign up here. For more infomation visit: |
ACW Keeping in Touch - Michaelmas/Harvest Thanksgiving 2022
The Anglican Church Women Board for the Diocese of NS & PEI is happy to share with you the latest edition of Keeping in Touch - Michaelmas/Harvest Thanksgiving 2022. Found by clicking here. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/acw-keeping-in-touch-michaelmas-harvest-thanksgiving-2022
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Coffee & ConversationWednesday, November 2, 2022 A gathering of Anglican women and other guests of the South Shore Region, hosted by the Anglican Church Women of St. John's Anglican Church Lunenburg. Guest Presenter/Facilitator: Members of the Anglican Church Women Diocesan Board, highlighting the Annual Project 2022/23, All In for Youth! and what the 2022/23 theme, New and Wondrous Ways, means for the Board, and . . . significantly, what it can mean for your ministry. Bring a guest and join the conversation! All women are invited and welcome to attend. RSVP by Oct. 26: Barbara Nowe (902-634-4473or bnowe@icloud.com) For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/coffee-conversation/2022-11-02 |
REIMAGINING CHURCH SERIESStarts Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Reimagining Church aims to give an overview of what’s happening in our church in our current time, and what we may be called to do. Running over six sessions, this series is about exercising our imaginations and joining God in this change era. The relaxed program includes reflections, short videos, and plenty of small group discussion. We hope the program will get you thinking about the way we do things in church, especially in light of the COVID-19 situation, and sow some seeds for doing things differently, in particular with a missional focus. Parish groups or individuals are invited to participate. Sign up here (each person/group attending as one Zoom connection should fill in their own form): https://forms.gle/N7i2HVr5RqBx36D49 Reimagining Church is hosted by the Creating Missional Communities Team (VSST). For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/reimagining-church-series-starts-oct-11/2022-10-11 |
Praying with the DEN CommunityFriday, October 7, 2022 Praying with the DEN Community led by the Rev.Tory Byrnes continues each Friday 9:30 am on Zoom. To obtain the link, please email endionspei@gmail.com Prayers will take shape from different traditions and focus on various aspects of our relationship with the Creation. It is our hope that weekly (or more often) prayers will continue through all seasons, led by you – individuals and parish or other groups, who would like to lead online prayers once – or more often. DEN leadership can provide support, and some training in using Zoom if needed. For more information or questions or to share how you/your parish or group are praying for creation, please e-mail victoriabyrne02@gmail.com. Thanks to The Church of St Andrew for hosting. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/praying-with-the-den-community/2022-10-07 |
William Forsyth: Land of Hopes and DreamsAST Presents "A cross-over between light-hearted story telling and the historical account of settlers in Nova Scotia." - Jason Humphrey, author Join author Carolyn Nicholson for this special online event (via Zoom) as she shares the story of her 19th-century ancestors, Rev. William Forsyth and his Presbyterian and New England Planter (Congregationalist) people in Nova Scotia. On the verge of despair about his situation in Vermont, newly graduated Church of Scotland minister, William Forsyth, accepts a call from Cornwallis Township, Kings County, Nova Scotia, hoping it will be his land of hopes and dreams. The story of Forsyth and his people will be of interest to anyone with Presbyterian, Congregationalist, or Nova Scotian roots. Monday, October 17th, 8:00 pm Atlantic/7:00 pm Eastern Carolyn Nicholson is an ordained minister of The United Church of Canada from Halifax, Nova Scotia. www.carolynnicholson.ca For more information, contact Ginny Wilmhoff, AST’s Continuing Education Convener (virginia.wilmhoff@astheology.ns.ca).
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International Day for the Eradication of PovertyA webinar Poverty through the Lens of the Social Determinants of Health - Monday, October 17, 2022 A webinar on income and food security, two of the social determinants of health PRESENTERS Robert S. Wright, MSW, RSW will introduce the social determinants of health. Mr. Wright is a Social Worker and Sociologist whose 31 year career has spanned the fields of education, child welfare, forensic mental health, trauma, sexual violence, and cultural competence. Two speakers from the PEI Working Group for a Livable Income will speak on the second determinant, income. The Working Group formalized its Basic Income Guarantee program in 2013 and called it C-BIG PEI (Campaign for a Basic Income Guarantee PEI). Register at Eventbrite Sponsored by the Face of Poverty Consultation
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~ Book Sale ~St. Peter's Church Birch Cove Saturday October 15th, 2022 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Dakin Hall - 3 Dakin Drive (corner of the Bedford Highway and Kearney Lake Rd.) * Bring your own bag to be helpful For more infomation visit: |
St. Luke's Hubbards Christmas SaleSaturday, December 3, 2022 Bake Table, Re-gift table, Book sale - Christmas Trash to Treasurers & Canteen Please bring your own reusable bag - Cash Only. (please note that there will be no luncheon this year) #10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/st-lukes-hubbards-christmas-sale/2022-12-03 |
“All About Love” support the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
Are you ready for live music in a very large space? Imagine the majestic Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, and its spectacular acoustic … this is where Standard Time is playing our second live concert for 2022! What’s more, as with most Standard Time concerts, this is a benefit concert, the net proceeds from which will go to support the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. The Cathedral Church of All Saints presents: “All About Love”, on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. For advance tickets ($20) visit : cjp2023@gmail.com or purchase in person at the cathedral on Sundays, 10:30-10:55 a.m. and 12:15-12:45 p.m. Alternatively you may pay at the door ($25) cash or tap. There will also be a Wine & Beverage Cash Bar, courtesy of the St. Catherine’s Group in support of their outreach programs. DOORS AND BAR OPEN AT 6:30 P.M. We have cancelled this concert so many times in consideration of the good health and safety of you, our loyal fans, as well as the community in general, and we are now happy to be back in action! We hope you’ll come out, supporting local musicians, the Cathedral’s St. Catherine’s Group and, most importantly, knowing that your attendance will benefit Alzheimer’s support and research. Although, at this time of writing, there is no mask mandate for public performances, for your safety and in consideration of those around you, you should feel free to wear a mask for this concert. Also, do keep in mind that, due to the size of this beautiful venue (it seats more than 650 people), there will be plenty of opportunities for social distancing. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/all-about-love-support-the-alzheimer-society-of-nova-scotia
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Roast Beef Take-Out SupperSt. Francis by the Lakes 192 First Lake Drive Lr. Sackville Roast Beef Take-Out Supper Saturday, October 15th Meals must be pre-ordered by calling Ellen @ 902-817-8457 by Tues. Oct.11th and she will give you a pick-up time between 4:30-6:00 p.m. The meal includes delicious roast beef, potatoes, carrots, turnip, peas, fresh dinner roll, gravy and apple crisp for dessert. Cost is $15, Child (5-12) $7 *You can add on to your order for $4, a package of 8 chocolate chip or molasses cookies. For more infomation visit: |
St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Church, Clementsport
The following are the Services for the month of September 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 - Oct 9th 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist - BAS Sunday - Oct 16th 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist - BCP For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/st-edward-the-confessor-anglican-church-clementsport--509 |
Diocesan Heating Oil ProgramFurnace Oil price this week.... 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 Oct 1st to Oct 7th Nova Scotia $1.4116 Prince Edward Island $1.3884 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/diocesan-heating-oil-program--497 |