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Bishop's Office
SCHEDULE Thursday March 23rd – Clergy Lenten Quiet Day with the Reverend Dr. Dawna Wall, Executive Director of Bethany House, Cathedral Church of All Saints Friday March 24th – Provincial House of Bishops Meeting (online) Saturday March 25th – Ordination of the Reverend Dawn-Lea Greer to the Sacred Order of Priests, 2 pm The Cathedral Church of All Saints. All welcome. Sunday March 26th – Parish of Wilmot Monday March 27th – Day off Tuesday March 29th – Reading, writing and planning day Wednesday March 30th – Leadership Team and Parish Meeting
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Current Openings
PARISH OF NEW GLASGOW The Parish of St George’s in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, is seeking an experienced full-time Interim Rector with strong management, people, and pastoral skills for a two-year contract position. As an interim priest and transformational leader, St. George's is an exciting opportunity for you to join this community of faith as we take an intentional time to seek spiritual and organizational renewal, to rediscover our identity, and to revitalize our mission. PARISHES OF AYLESFORD AND BERWICK Considering a move to one of the most beautiful areas of our province? A place that is close to all amenities with the potential for lots of great adventures? Then the Parishes of Aylesford and Berwick may have just the right opportunity for you! Our churches, which also includes the bayside Christ Church in Morden, are located in the heart of the beautiful Annapolis Valley and we need a new priest! The area is fast-growing; we're located close to many schools, community college campuses, a university, amazing restaurants, cideries, wineries and craft breweries. We have an abundance of trails, with lakes in close driving distance, and of course close proximity to the Bay of Fundy! Farm markets abound, as does great shopping. If you are a theater buff, or just love lots of opportunities for entertainment, then discover them here. For more infomation visit:
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Housing FirstA First Step to End Homelessness - Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Housing First and how to keep people housed is a forum to be held at Christ Church in Dartmouth on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at 7 pm. All are welcome. For more infomation visit: |
CLAY August 2023
"Do you see that glow among the ashes? Can you feel the ember’s radiant heat? The fire is not out. In fact, it’s the strongest it’s ever been. Fire is sacred in the bible; symbolizing both life and death. God intentionally uses fire in all kinds of ways; from burning bushes and pillars of fire, to the gentle crackle of a campfire in the wilderness. The roaring flames usually get the most attention. But, there are also important stories to be found in what comes before and after. Our stories and faith journeys are a lot like fire too. There’s the hard stuff, ashes. There are exciting parts, sparks. There are chaotic times, flames. And there is the quiet and calm, embers. Each of these are holy and vital parts of life. Whatever place you find yourself in, God is right there with you." (Clay 2023 website) Every few years, hundreds of Canadian Lutheran and Anglican youth (ages 14-19) gather from across the country at CLAY. The Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering (CLAY) is a program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) where we gather to hear from guest speakers, be involved in leadership development, activities, worship and have fellowship together in national community. And Clay is so much fun! This summer, the first CLAY since the pandemic is being held in Waterloo Ontario with the theme of Ashes & Embers. And we would love to send a home team from the Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI on an epic road trip to join this August. Are you interested in joining us for CLAY 2023 as a leader or youth participant? Contact youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca by March 28th. (For more information on Clay check out: https://claygathering.ca/hometeams/ ) For more infomation visit: |
GROWING CHURCHES in RURAL AREAS
New forms of faith communities are possible for congregations in the country and remote areas. The key is creating spaces and finding relevant ways to invite people, many of whom have a history of church involvement in the past. Fresh Expressions are church environments that connect with people who are spiritually seeking and longing for friendships.
Learn more and WATCH this VIDEO from Fresh Expressions (North America) mission strategist Luke Edwards.
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Vital Church Maritimes 2023
Vital Church Maritimes 2023 Conference is only a few weeks away! Keynote speaker, Rev. Dr. Dawn Davis is preparing 4 dynamic, interactive and practical talks for participants at this year's event. WATCH VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/8HEwIylULPI 'Setting Sail!' is this year's theme, as we learn and discern our next steps for future flourishing missional ministry. Another special guest is Stephen Doucet-Campbell, Registered Psychotherapist (ON) / Counsellor Therapist (NS). He will lead two sessions on leadership mental health and resilience.
VCM 2023 conference is open to anyone - laity or clergy. It features relevant and inspiring presentations, lots of discussion and sharing time, creative worship, prayer and more. Conference registration includes materials and most meals. (Hotel guest room costs are separate.) Funding support is available for Laity, Deacons, Associate/Retired Priests and Rectors who are from our Diocese. MORE DETAILS: VCM 2023 on Web Page REGISTER: Eventbrite - VCM 2023 Conference RESERVE HOTEL ROOM: Ask for the Anglican Diocesan SPECIAL RATE - $121/night. www.innonprince.com Call: 902-895-1651 Contact: E-mail: lvaughn@nspeidiocese.ca or call 902-789-4840. For more infomation visit:
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Change Makers
Our Diocesan Synod 2023 is fast approaching this spring on May 26-28th.
In preparation for our Diocesan Synod, we are hosting an online gathering on March 26th at 7:30 PM for those considering being a youth delegate this year.
We are excited to welcome Jude Gerrard, who will be joining us as a guest speaker on what it means to be a change maker.
The evening will include an interactive Q&A session on what being a youth representative for your parish at Diocesan Synod involves and what you can expect at Synod this year; as well as an opportunity to ask questions and hang out for all youth delegates or anyone who may be considering being a delegate.
It's going to be a fun evening and we can't wait to see you there!
Join us on zoom here: Change Makers (Youth delegate info session) Zoom Link
For further details on this event email Leah at (youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca)
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Program Architect, Community Roots Program
Program Overview This summer the Community Roots Program is returning to run our diocesan summer day-camps across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Applications are now open for parishes to host camps and we are hiring for our Program Architect position. This is a flexible full-time position, May through August 2023. This position involves planning, promoting, and facilitating programs for summer day camps across the Nova Scotia and PEI Anglican Diocese. The Program Architect will primarily be responsible for the planning and delivery of summer camp programs throughout the diocese. They will work closely with the Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator and the Youth and Family Ministry Vision Strategy and Support Team in the development of programming and preparing communities to host camps. The Program Architect will collaborate with and supervise local volunteers in the facilitation of the camp programming throughout July and August. To apply, please send your resume and 3 references to Leah Marshall, Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator., at (youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca) For more info on the Community Roots Program check out https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/pages/participate-in-community-roots-day-camp To learn more about this position contact the Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/program-architect-community-roots-program |
Season of Creation 2023
Let Justice and Peace Flow” is the theme chosen for Season of Creation 2023, the ecumenical celebration we hold each year from September 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to October 4th, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
For more information: https://seasonofcreation.org/ or contact the Dicoesan Environment Network at endionspei@gmail.com
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Parish Applications are Open for Community Roots!
After a fantastic season last summer, the Community Roots Program is preparing to come to parishes across our diocese for July and August 2023. The Community Roots Day Camp Program is primarily designed to do two things - first, to encourage young people to grow in their faith, or to learn about Christianity for the first time, and second, to develop leadership capacity in communities so that meaningful, local ministry can continue to happen there for children and youth. Our program staff works to develop and help facilitate a fun, engaging, and creative day camp program. This summer they will travel throughout the diocese, bringing all of the supplies needed for a week of camp with them to churches just like yours. If your parish is interested in hosting one of our day camps this summer, you can find more information on how to apply at: Community Roots Program We are also now hiring for our Program Administrator position. For more information, please contact youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca and check out our diocesan web page for more details as posted. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/parish-applications-are-open-for-community-roots |
Marriage Success CourseSt. Luke's Anglican Church, Dartmouth Saturday April 1st, 2023 , 9am - 4pm - * Registration is Required For More Info Contact: marriagesuccess@outlook.com For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/marriage-success-course--572/2023-04-01 |
To register: Noon ADST (4 pm GMT)
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Director of Music Ministry (Part-time)St. Paul’s (Anglican) Parish Charlottetown, PEI St. Paul’s Parish in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, is seeking a Director of Music Ministry to continue, enhance and expand the joyful music ministry of the church by working with the current choir members, musicians and congregation. We gather in the historic stone church designed in by architect William Critchlow Harris, a master of church acoustics. Traditional and contemporary music are assisted by the Casavant organ and Baldwin piano creating flexibility in music programming and drawing in local artists. The Parish is a part of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
We are a welcoming and inclusive community who are receptive to change and open to exploring new ways of living our faith in our daily lives. Our community includes people from a wide range of backgrounds, at various stages on their journey of faith, and with wide range of training, skills and professions. We value and celebrate this diversity. We offer in-person worship every Sunday morning and live-stream is available through Facebook and YouTube. The Director of Music Ministry will be a member of the ministry team. The successful candidate should be proficient in playing our Casavant organ and Baldwin piano. We hope that the person will help continue, enhance and expand the music program by working with current choir members and musicians in the parish. Responsibilities include selecting, conducting and playing a variety of styles of organ, piano and choral music appropriate to our worship services. Above all, the successful candidate should bring a real sense of joy to their ministry.
Terms of Employment Hours: 10 - 15 hours per week with some flexibility. 4 weeks paid holidays. Remuneration: RCCO scale: probably level 4 – 10. The initial contract will be for one year and reviewed during that time.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of music degree is a benefit and previous church musician experience.
Optimal Start Date: August 1, 2023 (negotiable)
Application and Selection Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume outlining experience, education, skills and references to: jwgc@pei.aibn.com
Deadline for applications: April 14, 2023
https://sites.google.com/site/stpaulschurchsite/Home/director-of-music-ministry
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What's happening around the Diocese!
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Lent at Emmanuel, Spryfield 322 Herring Cove Rd:
Mid-week services: Thursday 23, 30. We will have a service of Holy Communion each Thursday in March at 10:30 am, led by Rev. Ed. Coleman. Bible Study: Following the Thursday communion service, about 11:15 am, led by Avon Fancy. Topic: The Old Testament: Why do we Read it? March 23: What does Paul do with the Old Testament? March 30: What does Luke do with the Old Testament? Releasing Your Creativity: Acrylic Painting Classes with Ed. Emmanuel Parish Hall, Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30, Feb. 28-March 28. There is a cost to this. For more info or to register, call Ed, 782-409-1870 PWRDF Appeal: We will once again be raising money for the PWRDF. They do great work on behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada all around the world, with relief, development, education, food security, environmental action and more. Get your boxes, hearts or envelopes or simply write a cheque to Emmanuel with PWRDF on the memo line. For more infomation visit: |
Turning Ourselves Inside OutLate COVID Reflections on Thriving Churches Monday, April 17th and April 24th via Zoom - 8:00 pm ADT/7:00 pm Eastern $20 per person plus Eventbrite FeeTwo evening sessions with Russ Daye and Rob Fennell, co-authors of Turning Ourselves Inside Out: Thriving Christian Communities. Join these two pastor-scholars to learn about their research on thriving churches, and their most recent reflections on church life in the COVID era. These sessions will be interactive and will not be recorded.These sessions are geared towards anyone who wants to learn how churches can thrive in the post-COVID era.
The first 40 registrants will receive a FREE paperback copy, by post, of the book, Turning Ourselves Inside Out: Thriving Christian Communities. Register soon! To learn more about this book, go to: https://www.fortresspress.com/store/product/9781506470023/Turning-Ourselves-Inside-Out
To attend, please register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/turning-ourselves-inside-out-late-covid-reflections-on-thriving-churches-tickets-532118449607 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/turning-ourselves-inside-out/2023-04-17
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PASSION: Music of a Thousand YearsSunday, April 2, 2023 ‘PASSION: Music of A Thousand Years’ is a concert presentation of a millennium’s worth of stunningly beautiful choral music that will take place in Halifax on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Directed by Paul Halley, members of The Cathedral Choir of All Saints Cathedral in Halifax will ‘PASSION: Music of A Thousand Years’ takes place on Sunday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Halifax. A single show is scheduled, and seating is limited, so audiences are advised to get tickets early. Information and tickets may be found online at: https://passion-music-of-a-thousand-years.eventbrite.ca For more infomation visit:
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Mission to Seafarers - Take Out LuncheonThursday, March 30, 2023 Lunch includes - Hearty Beef Irish Stew, Fresh Roll & Dessert $15.00 Please order by March 22nd (902) 422-7790 or hglenn@missiontoseafarershalifax.ca For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/mission-to-seafarers-take-out-luncheon/2023-03-30 |
PARISH OF ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, HALIFAXEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Our parish is seeking to fill the part-time (~40%) ministry position of Parish Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper/Cemetery Administrator. Are you seeking a part-time position where you can use your excellent interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with the general public, parishioners, parish staff, grieving families, funeral home personnel, facility renters, contractors, and clergy persons? If you have an understanding of the dynamics of parish life and cemetery operations, and ease of use with common desktop word processing, spreadsheet, website, and accounting software or the aptitude to learn and be proficient quickly, we would like to hear from you. For further information, please contact us and include your contact information or, to apply, please send your contact information with resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to administrator@stjohnshalifax.ca. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/parish-of-st-john-s-anglican-church-halifax |
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 March 18th to March 24 , 2023 Nova Scotia $1.2176 Prince Edward Island $1.2147 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/diocesan-heating-oil-program--497 |