SCHEDULE

July 20th – Dedication of Memorial to the Reverend William Ancient, St. John’s Fairview Cemetery 

July 21st to August 3rd – Vacation

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce the appointment of The Reverend Dennis Newhook as Priest in Charge of the Shared Parishes of Musquodoboit and Ship Harbour, effective July 15th, 2023.

Bishop Sandra has accepted the resignation of The Reverend Ian Wissler as Rector of the Parish of St. Stephen’s Chester, effective August 15th, in order to accept appointment as Rector of the Parish of Blue Rocks, effective August 16th, 2023.

FROM SCARCITY TO ABUNDANCE

Summertime is when many of our laity and clergy take a break from meetings, programs and regular activities. It can also be an opportunity think about a fresh start with ministries in the autumn related to our people power. How can we restart in September with a positive outlook for all our ministers? Rather than focusing on what we don't have, how about celebrating what's good?

Read this article by Bryant Johnson, a congregational consultant, 'Creating a Healthy Climate for Ministry Volunteers', published by Building Faith/Virginia Theological Seminary.

Lord, all things come from you,  

and of your own have we given you. 

- 1 Chronicles 29:14b NRSV 

Our buildings and property are a gift from generous God, for the benefit of the common good. A number of our parishes are dreaming and discerning how to develop, redevelop or wisely divest their facilities and real estate.  

Do you have a passion or interest in helping our faithful leaders with these property questions? 

Our Diocese is creating a TASK GROUP to oversee some of the aspects of supporting parishes in their faithful stewardship of properties. We are also looking for people who can provide some ADVICE or ASSISTANCE with a small project. Here are examples of ideas that our parish leaders are contemplating: 

Let us know by participating in this link:     www.surveymonkey.com/r/StewardProperty

As of July 1^st, 2023

Lawrence Roche, Diocesan Financial Controller

 financialcontroller@nspeidiocese.ca 

902 406-8987

Soren Himmelman, Diocesan Archivist

archives@nspeidiocese.ca

902 406-8982

Take a look at the most recent copy of the ACW Newsletter Here

The Mission to Seafarers Halifax is seeking a part-time Chaplain/Ship Visitor.

The position has a competitive salary and must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.

The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector check.

Please submit your CV and cover letter by email. For further information about this opportunity, please contact Helen Glenn 902-422-7790, hglenn@missiontoseafarershalifax.ca Applications should be received no later than August 25, 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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. 

Parish of Tangier

The Anglican Parish of Holy Trinity Tangier is seeking a half-time rector. Our parish is located on the scenic Marine Drive (Highway 7) on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia.. Our Parish serves communities from East Ship Harbour in the west, to Sheet Harbour in the East, to Beaver Dam, and Mooseland in the North.

For more information please visit our career postings page HERE. 

The Parish of Holy Trinity Emmanuel, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a half time rector. Holy Trinity Emmanuel has recently experienced new growth. We are an energetic, enthusiastic caring church family, a diverse parish, including and embracing all people, willing to try new and innovative expressions of ministry. We have a history of community involvement in Dartmouth North. We are looking for a Rector who is welcoming. A person who is interested in both the spiritual and physical growth of the church and the broader community.   Mission Statement: “We are a welcoming community, a people of God. Together we will live the gospel through our worship services, fellowship programs and outreach ministries.” 

For more information, please visit our career postings page HERE. 

The Anglican Parish of St. Martin's in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, is searching for a full-time rector. The parish church, Grace Anglican Church at 5533 Hwy. 3, Chester Basin, and the Rectory in Western Shore (less than 10 minutes away) are located in a beautiful, seaside, rural area of the southwestern region of the province.  It is within an hour of the capital city of Halifax and international airport and central to many areas of the province. "We strive to be a healthy, caring, and hopeful community of faith for Jesus Christ"

For more information, please visit our Career page HERE.

Come and explore Godly Play practices for supporting children’s spirituality and creating a Godly Play environment. Experience Godly Play stories, tell a story by heart, and receive feedback as part of a supportive learning community.

More information to follow. To explore information and past events, see Godly Play Maritime 

The Net News Summer schedule will be July 19th and August 16th

The Rev. Dawn Léger, a PhD candidate at Martin Luther University College, is conducting research on creative practice and sense of vocation among Anglican Church of Canada clergy (deacons, priests, and bishops). She is seeking clergy who regularly engage in a creative practice (at least 30-60 minutes a week or 2-4 hours a month on average). Interviews will be conducted via Zoom Microsoft [DL1] Teams, and will take approximately 90 minutes, and will be recorded. In-person interviews are possible within Halifax Regional Municipality.

If you are interested and able to participate, please contact Dawn at lege9330@mylaurier.ca.

This project has been reviewed and approved by the Wilfrid Laurier University Research Ethics Board (REB# 10013454).

About Dawn

Dawn is a pastor, Anglican priest, spiritual director, educator, and a lover of art and artists. Dawn practices contemplative photography and painting from her home in Halifax, NS. She is always listening for the lessons that artists have to teach us as humans and leaders. She is concerned with clergy well-being, particularly facing the challenges of 21st century churches. 

Thank you.

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

At our Diocesan Synod this spring the youth and family ministry VSST officially launched the Welcoming Families in Worship; Audit and Reflection Guide. Several of the parishes went home with paper copies of this reflection guide. But if you would like access to a digital pdf copy, that can be found Here!

The Welcoming Families in Worship resource is here for all parishes to utilize as we think intentionally about what it means to create and host a welcoming space and culture in our parish community for families (both those who are weekly attendees and those who may only come seasonally or for a baptism or other life event). It includes thoughtful questions for each parish as you consider your own context of family ministry. 

"This resource exists to help parishes equip themselves so that, when families join them, they can be prepared. Although many of the parishes would already consider themselves welcoming, expressing this welcome requires some hard thinking and some hands-on prep work, and you may not know where to start. This is an “audit.” It is a tool for helping you assess your current practices more clearly, and for suggesting directions of growth." 

If you know anyone in your congregation who works with children's or family ministry, this may be a super helpful resource to take a look at- please share this link with them! Or if you would like a printed copy contact: youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca 

Thank you to all those who worked this past year to help put this resource together! Your efforts are much appreciated!

Courses: 

Theological Foundations

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

Preaching Foundations - Weekdays July 17th to July 28th 9:15am - 12:15pm

Follow this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preaching-foundations-tickets-554441227637

See all courses Here: AST Continuing Education Courses

Events:

See AST Events Calendar Here AST Events Calendar

ANGLICANS & HALIFAX PRIDE PARADE

This Sunday, July 23, PROUD Anglicans are participating in the Halifax area PRIDE Parade. Start time is 2 p.m. in the Marshalling area - Cogswell St. from North Park to Robie St. (Enter North Park Roundabout.) We are in LINE #3. 

A silver GMC Sierra Truck is our float. You may walk the 2.5 km or sit on the truck. 

WHAT TO BRING: water bottle, sunscreen, sun hat, (umbrella?), church banners. (A cushion, if on the truck.)

WHAT TO WEAR: walking shoes, bright or rainbow clothing. (Clergy, wear your collar!) Diocesan contact is: Rev'd. Jane Magrath.

More info: PROUD Anglicans of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/714096059370014 

Cape Breton Summer Camino

Dates: Sun July 16 to Sat July 22 (5 days’ walk)

Location: Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, Troy Station to Inverness

Facilitator: Dr Matthew Anderson

North Shore Storytelling Camino

Dates: Mon Aug 21 to Friday Aug 25 (3 days of walking)

Location: North Shore, Pictou to Tatamagouche area

Facilitator: The Rev. Nicole Uzans

Labour Day Long Weekend Camino in Cape Breton

Dates: Thurs Aug 31 to Mon Sept 4 (3 days of walking)

Location: Celtic Shores Coastal Trail

Facilitator: Dr Matthew Anderson 

Click here to find out more details!

The funeral for Dr. Brian Cuthbertson, Archivist Emeritus of the Diocese, who passed away Saturday July 15th, will be held at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Sat July 29 at 10 am with reception afterward.

The SS Atlantic Heritage Park Society in collaboration with the Anglican Diocese of NS and PEI, and the Parish of St. Timothy and St. Paul INVITES YOU on Thursday July 20th at 11:00 a.m. 2023 to a Ceremony of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for the life of the Reverend William Ancient who died July 20th 1908 at St. John's Fairview Cemetery.

Thanks to Frank Jastrzembski, there is a new headstone at his grave which will be blessed as his heroism and faithful service are remembered along with the work of all past and present first responders.

Ancient’s grave is in the section of the Cemetery labelled St John’s Cemetery and Columbarium. It is best reached off the Joseph Howe Drive loop to join Windsor Street, first entrance on right. On entry take the roadway on right towards the Columbarium; go around it and park along the roadway facing the way you had come. This will enable easier exit for all. There are other entrances which mean driving through the cemetery. 

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
at Trinity Anglican Church, 321 Main Avenue, Fairview.

The Society and The Rt. Reverend Sandra Fyfe will be glad to welcome all interested persons for this significant occasion in the 150th Anniversary Year of the wreck of the SS Atlantic off Lower Prospect NS on April 1st, 1873.

Join us this October 20-22nd at Camp Mockingee for our Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC)! 

We are so excited to gather for our weekend away for grades 7-12's from all across our Diocese this fall! I am happy to announce the theme for this year's DYC is Shelter from the Strom; You Are Enough.  We are planning a full weekend with campfires, workshops, crafts, games, and even an expedition to On-tree. If you have young adults in your life or community, save the date! And keep an eye out for registration links on the YFM diocesan page in the weeks to come~ DYC is an inclusive space for fellowship and whether you come from a faith tradition or not, all teens are welcome to join us for a fun and restful weekend!

- From the office of the Youth and family ministry VSST

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 July 15th to July 21st, 2023

Nova Scotia                    $0.9303

Prince Edward Island   $0.9303