SCHEDULE

Thursday April 13th – Monthly meeting with Interim Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator; online meetings

Friday April 14th – Meetings in office and Diocesan Council (evening)

Saturday April 15th – Diocesan Council

Sunday April 16th to April 22nd – Meetings with the House of Bishops, Niagara Falls Ontario (includes travel time)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Correction  -- Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Ruby Carter as Priest-in-Charge for the Parish of Wilmot, effective April 1st, 2023. CORRECTION – effective May 1st, 2023.

We welcome you to be part of a new venture, Anglicans Powering Potential (APP), a gender inclusive/gender expansive successor to the Anglican Church Women Diocesan Board, a mini-foundation to enhance the capacity for creative ministry!

This change is another step in the continuum of the Boards ministry, as change has been a constant feature, whether from WA to ACW over 50 years ago, or to more recent tweaks and adjustments. E-mail acw.nsboard@gmail.com to learn more and how you can be involved in this exciting new venture!

WHO & WHY - EXCELLENT QUESTIONS

Active parishioner participation in these post-pandemic times is becoming clearer for us now. We have a sense of the interest and energy in our existing congregation. Our next step is to prayerfully consider where to go from here. In order to look toward the future, church leaders are asking important questions. 

Read this article from Congregational Consulting Group, Who Are We and Why Are We Here?, written by congregational consultant, David Brubaker.

Every year the Church of England kicks off a campaign of mission-edged prayer called, Thy Kingdom Come. It is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know and experience Christ. This 'global wave of prayer' starts May 18 and runs until May 28.

This is a great way to energize long-time parishioners to PRAY, LISTEN and DISCERN how God is at work in our local neighbourhoods. There are a variety of resources, especially for community engagement, private or small group devotion and Sunday worship times. INCLUDES a free downloadable Novena Devotional, and MORE! 

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 BLUE ROCKS

The Parish of Blue Rocks, Saint Barnabas Anglican Church is looking for a fulltime or part time Rector. We are a single church Parish located in the picturesque village of Blue Rocks on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Regular church services are typically held at 11:00am on Sunday mornings with occasional evening services. We have a three bedroom Rectory located next door to the Church and a large Parish Hall, available to host community and church events.

DIOCESAN ARCHIVIST

The Archives of the Diocese and its Archives Committee, are mandated to collect, preserve and provide access to the records of permanent and enduring value of the Diocese, its officers, clergy, parishes, regions, agencies, committees, societies, organizations and groups created by, or associated with the Diocese.

Join us Thursdays - April 13 & April 20 at 7 p.m. on Zoom, for this two-part learning series.

We will explore how parish leaders can consider alternative revenue streams, especially related to missional ministry. Learn about some best practices for setting faith-centred priorities, and how to manage new income sources and the implications related to Canada Revenue Agency (charitable status).  

Participants will have a chance for Q&A with the presenters, and short break-outs to discuss how the principles are relevant in your community. 

If you have not registered for ReConnect & ReFrame already, SIGN-UP by e-mailing:    lvaughn@nspeidiocese.ca

Other multi-part ReConnect & ReFrame modules this Spring are:  

Reimagining Buildings & Property (using our space wisely in missional ministry)  
Fresh Expressions of Church (starting new congregations)  

Hosted between the Diocese of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island and Diocese of Fredericton, ReConnect & ReFrame considers our local Maritime context.  For more information, contact Lisa -  902-789-4840. 

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. 

• WHAT: Three days of learning, sharing ideas and best practices for flourishing missional communities. 
• WHEN: April 27 - April 29
• WHERE: Inn on Prince, Truro, NS  (+ Zoom option)
• KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rev. Dr. Dawn Davis, from Huron University College, London, ON (and St. Luke's Dartmouth)

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.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOyppz8rHNKiEe0aZvfg8Xv4RzZDw8Gf

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

Praying with the DEN Community every 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

Monday, April 17^th and April 24^th via Zoom - 8:00 pm ADT/7:00 pm Eastern $20 per person plus Eventbrite Fee

Two 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

St. Francis Players present Hopewell Harbour” to be held April 28, 29 30 and May 5 & 6 at St. Francis By The Lakes, Lower Sackville.

Courses: 

Theological Foundations

Follow this link to register:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/theological-foundations-tickets-554357627587 

See all courses Here: AST Continuing Education Courses

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Events:

AST Joy-Feast 2023 

DATE: Friday, May 12, 2023

Click Here to Register: AST Joy-Feast 2023 Tickets, Fri, 12 May 2023 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

See AST Events Calendar Here AST Events Calendar

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. 

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 April 8th to 14th, 2023

Nova Scotia                    $1.1665

Prince Edward Island   $1.1636