WILD WORSHIP

Spring weather means more of us are getting outside (more) and savouring the wilderness. Whether it is hiking a woodland trail, kayaking a shimmering lake or walking barefoot on a beach, the sights, smells and sounds of the natural world often draw us into prayer and closer to God. Read this article from the Lewis Centre for Church Leadership, by Beth Norcross, Helping People Connect with God through Nature.

In order to protect our Parishes (Insurance-wise) going forward; it will be a wise investment of time for each Parish to provide me with a list of Cemeteries in the Parish. When responding with particulars, please include Parish Name and #, Cemetery Name and Civic address. If you would kindly respond to office@nspeidiocese.ca with the subject line “Parish Cemeteries” -all assistance is much appreciated. 

Peter Flemming

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!

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 Thursday - 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. 

VCM 2023 takes place Thursday, April 27 to Saturday, April 29 in Truro, NS.

Registration for in-person attendance is OPEN until FRIDAY, April 21 at midnight.

ZOOM registration is OPEN until TUESDAY, April 25. 

Keynote speaker, Rev. Dr. Dawn Davis offers dynamic, interactive and practical talks for participants. Watch Video Here

Another special guest is counsellor, Stephen Doucet-Campbell, leading 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.

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

Praying with the DEN Community every Friday 9:30 am on Zoom. To obtain the link, please email endionspei@gmail.com    

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. 

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 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

Camino Nova Scotia - Spirituality Through Our Feet: A Walking and Creating Weekend DATE: Friday May 5TH - Sunday May 7th. Price $100 per person plus Eventbrite fee Register Here

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. 

Contact Mabena at 902-435-5394 to order.

Leave a message if there is no answer.
Last day to order is Sunday, April 23, 2023

Come Celebrate Outreach Sunday!

Sunday, April 30th the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax invites you to connect with local organizations working to support the people of HRM and beyond. (1340 Cathedral Lane, Halifax)

See you at the Outreach Fair!

The Hope and Promise of the Church by Martha Tatarnic 

May 6th - 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Preregister at Eventbrite or by calling St Paul’s Office at 902-892-1691 

Preregister Here

Sit on your deck, put your feet up and share in discussion about a great missional book. Join on Zoom and explore perspectives about flourishing ministry.    

Our Spring & Summer Book Club resumes weekly sessions - TUESDAYS, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., for 60 minutes, starting May 16. Reading pace is moderate with exploration of one or two chapters per week. Come and go as you are able to participate. Open to anyone from any church or denomination.    

SIGN UP NOW and share your preferences for the book titles: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SummerBookClub    

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 15th to 21th, 2023

Nova Scotia                    $1.1070

Prince Edward Island   $1.1041