Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce that the following transitional deacons will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests in the coming weeks:

• The Reverend Dr. Phillip Cooper – Sunday, November 13th, 3 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Antigonish
• The Reverends Ron Nikkel and Debbie Fice – Monday, November 14th, 2 p.m., St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney
• The Reverend Dr. Jane Magrath – Saturday, November 19th, 2:30 p.m., Christ Church, Lantz
• The Reverend Benjamin von Bredow – Friday, November 25th, 7 p.m., Christ Church, Shelburne

All ordinations will be open to all who wish to attend (notwithstanding changes in Covid protocols). Please pray for the ordinands and their families during this time of preparation and anticipation.  

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.

3. Parishes of Holy Trinity Emmanuel and St. Alban's Dartmouth.

Holy Trinity Emmanuel and St. Alban’s are two small parishes hoping to share one rector. We have been doing this very successfully for over a year with the support of the congregations, wardens, lay readers, lay leaders and our priest. 

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TO APPLY - To receive the profile and an application form for any of 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.  

Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Niagara and Lecturer at the Niagara School for Missional Leadership. 

All clergy and lay leaders are INVITED!

This introduction to Adaptive Leadership will give you an overview to a particular practice of leadership that ...

* connects us to the core of our tradition to inform a way of leadership,

* provides tools to identify the issues in our context accurately,

* seeks to engage the resources already present in the community

so that we can respond creatively and faithfully to the challenges that face us today as we join in God’s mission with confidence and hope.

An in-person interactive presentation - Wednesday, Nov. 9th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Columba’s Chapel, Atlantic School of Theology, 660 Francklyn Street, Halifax.

ZOOM SESSION on Thursday, Nov. 10th, from 9:30 a.m. – 12-noon

To REGISTER, e-mail Sarah at:   office@nspeidiocese.ca

Mental Wellness Workshop for Youth and Leaders

We planned to have two workshops in November, but have shifted gears and are doing ONE workshop for youth + leaders together. The workshop content plan is the same though - we'll learn some skills and strategies to cope with the  winter months and encourage mental wellness!

Find more info and sign up here: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/events/coping-with-the-fall-winter-months

There's no doubt, ministry is hard work. It's also extremely rewarding. Sometimes we miss that.  Leading congregations in flourishing ministry means facing many challenges, but there's also JOY to be embraced while we're finding our way.  

Read this article from Duke Divinity School called, Leading Joyfully and Being Led by Joy, written by Victoria Atkinson White, Managing director of Leadership Education. 

 https://faithandleadership.com/leading-joyfully-and-being-led-joy

To view the latest edition of the Diocesan Times click here!

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!

Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (World Human Rights Day), Canadians observe the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to come together to call out, speak up and renew our commitment to end gender-based violence.

A workshop with AST Alumna Dawn Léger - Monday, November 28, 2022, via Zoom 8:00 pm Atlantic | 7:00 pm Eastern - Free of charge 

About the Speaker 

Dawn Léger (AST '06) is co-pastor of Harbor Online Community, an international, fully online church ministering to a wide array of Jesus followers. You can find Harbor Online at www.onlineharbor.org.

 In 2020, most churches in North America made investments in online technology to minister to their people during lockdown. A surprising result was meeting visitors from all over the world. Dawn will share the story of her online church, Harbor Online Community, from its start as a house church, to making the transition online, and why it stayed there. You will hear what is being learned about ministry and leadership and about opportunities for building more online ministries using existing investments.  

This workshop is for all clergy or lay leaders who wish to begin an online ministry or to continue online ministries that started during the pandemic. 

This event will take place online-only, via Zoom. Please register using the link below, and the Zoom link will be sent to you.

www.eventbrite.ca/e/not-just-a-stopgap-building-genuine-community-online-tickets-450554820597

A delicious supper of Baked Beans, Ham, and Brown Bread with gingerbread for dessert, to heat and eat in comfort of your own home! Advance Orders only. Please call 902-454-0207 or Email  stmarkshfx@gmail.com by noon on Wednesday, November 16th

Tickets:  Adults ~ $12, Children $5 ~ Vegetarian Option $9

COVID-19 Precautions in place. Contactless/Paperless Ordering. To order a Beans to Go meal without a paper ticket:

By bank e-transfer: Send e-transfer of $12 for each adult meal and $5 for each child meal to stmarkshalifax.ns@outlook.com In the comments/message, mention Beans to Go and give your name, phone number and how many adult/child meals you require.

By phone: Phone the church office at (902) 454-0207 to order. Provide your name, phone number and how many adult/child meals you require. Also indicate whether you will Send e-transfer for the amount (see above)  Or Drop off your payment through the church mailslot, Or Pay at pick up time.

By email: Email the church office at stmarkshfx@gmail.com. Provide  your name, phone number and how many adult/child meals you require. Also indicate whether you will - Send e-transfer for the amount (see above) Or Drop off your payment through the church mailslot Or Pay at pick up time.

Note: Phone number is required in case we need to contact you about your order.

Saturday, November 26, 2022  TIME:10:00am-1:00pm

1215 Main St. (Corner of Lake Major Rd. & #7 Highway)

MASKS ARE MANDATORY

Please join us for a special Anglican church service featuring folk music from the bluegrass, old time, and shape note traditions. With musicians Katherine Harrison, Dane George, Jay Perry, and Rebecca Fairless.

Sunday, November 20, 7pm

St. Margaret of Scotland Church 3751 Robie St., North End Halifax 

Most of us have a Christmastime carol which has special significance — perhaps a favourite of our mother or father, or one associated with a close friend.  There’s a way of expressing this — of paying tribute to the memory of your parent or friend whom you’d like to think warm thoughts about.

It’s the annual Memorial Carol Sing. It’s December 4th, Sunday afternoon, 2:00 o’clock.  It’s an hour and a half of Advent and Christmastime music — whether in the church itself or at home with an online connection.  It will be an emotional, meaningful occasion.

You get to listen to — and for the most part sing — the music of the Christmas season.  And here’s the ‘memorial’ part … you can make it more special in one or both of two ways:
1) a 10-dollar (or more) donation lets you inscribe the name of a person you want to remember on a star which gets placed on the Memorial Tree, and that also puts the name of the remembered person in the keepsake printed program
2) a 50-dollar donation lets you actually choose a carol for the line-up of music -- presumably one that carries an emotional connection between you and the person who is being remembered.

There are three dates to have in mind:
  • the first deadline - to choose a carol - November 16th
  • the deadline for putting a memorial-name into the program - November 29th.
  • and the Carol Event itself, which is Sunday afternoon, December 4th.

The money is for the St. Paul’s Organ Fund -- for maintaining our wonderful 1936 Cassavant organ.  Donations cover repairs — such as this year’s overhaul of the pedalboard which cost $15,000.

But the money is not what’s most important.  This is a wonderful way to get into the Advent season and prepare for a thoughtful Christmastime.  So we hope that you can be part of it.

FREE WILL OFFERING AT THE DOOR

CANTEEN; Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Pop, Water, Tea, Coffee, Chocolate Bars & Chips

Come out for an afternoon of great entertainment & fellowship! 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Holy Trinity Emmanuel Church, 30 Alfred Street, Dartmouth, NS.

All proceeds will be used for the ongoing work of the Holy Trinity Emmanuel.

* Masks and social distancing recommended

Supper, complete with delicious roast turkey, dressing, potatoes, carrots, peas, turnip, cranberry sauce, a fresh dinner roll, gravy, and carrot cake! 

To order call Ellen at 902-817-8457  by Mon. Nov. 14th to get a time between 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm to pick up your order on Sat. Nov. 19th, 2022. 

Adult - $15  Child - $7 

~~ We hope you will pass this along to your family, friends, and neighbors ~~ 

 Most Gifts $1.00 to $5.00   (All merchandise is new) 

 **Includes a selection of gift baskets     

 A great opportunity for Children/ Youth to Shop for their Family and Friends 

Admission: Adults ~ $3.00 Children ~ Free

DOOR PRIZES!

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Vendor tables available @ $15 each Call 902-453-6912 to book a table

ADMISSION: $1 Canteen on site

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 Nov. 5th Nov. 11th, 2022

Nova Scotia                    $1.5348

Prince Edward Island   $1.5116