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Deadline for submissions is Tuesdays by 5:00 pm. Please Email Trisha at office@nspeidiocese.ca with your requests. Thank you. |
Bishops OfficeFebruary 15th - February 21st Schedule Thursday February 15th – AST Founding Parties Meeting and Staff Development day (out of office) Friday February 16th – Appointments in office Sunday February 18th to Wednesday February 21st – Atlantic Ministry Area Rostered Leaders Retreat, White Point Beach Announcements Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Julia Ford as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Weymouth effective February 1st to August 1st, 2024. For more infomation visit: |
6-Minute Study - #370LENT: Practice 'Divine Seeing' LENT: Practice 'Divine Seeing' From Duke University's Alban Institute page, read, Experiencing God Through Art. https://alban.org/2024/02/12/experiencing-god-through-art/
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APPLY for THE CONNECTORS SIXA new year. A new ministry adventure. - Is God is prompting you to try something new? The Connectors SIX is a missional learning cohort that nurtures lay and clergy participants in discovering fresh possibilities in their neighbourhoods. Applications are open for up to ten people to explore prayer, discernment, learning and engaging in missional ministry. Skills are fostered in spiritual gifts, understanding our neighbours, seeing the community with fresh eyes, how to nurture authentic discipleship and building loving relationships with new people. The Connectors is hosted over a year through 10, two-day sessions. Six sessions are hosted in Debert, N.S., and four are on Zoom. This supportive network of peers mutually encourage one another, while being held accountable to missional goals. The Connectors involves study, discussion, goal-setting, trying new approaches to ministry, guest speakers and mutual peer support. Emphasis is on experimental ministry. Cohort members who have completed the year say they now have clarity about their sense of call and more leadership confidence. Any Anglicans in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia can apply. Expenses are paid by the diocese. Curious? Know someone from your church who would be? DEADLINE is February 23th. Got questions? E-mail lvaughn@nspeidiocese.ca For more infomation visit:
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SOARING INTO THE FUTURESOARING INTO THE FUTURE Vital Church Maritimes 2024 conference - May 9 to May 11 in Truro, NS. REGISTRATION is OPEN! See also - Special Rate for Hotel guest rooms too. DETAILS and to REGISTER: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/pages/vital-church-martimes-2024-conference VCM 2024 conference features the story arc of mission – from Acts 2, through to the present realities of Churchland today. Participants will explore their church’s missional beginnings and reflect on emerging growth possibilities. Keynote speaker David Robinson guides leaders from ‘What is,’ to ‘What could be’, on to ‘What will be.’ Vital Church Maritimes includes talks on understanding our cultural context, leadership and gifting, working within ministry teams and more! There will be plenty of practical resources and applicable takeaways for parishes of all shapes and sizes. For more infomation visit: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/pages/vital-church-martimes-2024-conference |
Diocesan Synod Office Notice
The Diocesan Synod Office Staff will be away from the office on Thursday, February 15th, for a team development day. We will respond to emails on the following business day. Thank you for your understanding. |
FEBRUARY is AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Celebrate, learn and recognize the history and culture of people of African descent during the month of February (and other times during the year). Click below for several links to activities, worship ideas and other resources to help congregation members learn and embrace African heritage.
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Guiding LightA workshop on Funeral Ministry - Saturdays HURRY TO REGISTER! - FUNERAL WORKSHOPS SATURDAYS, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SIGN UP HERE - www.surveymonkey.com/r/GUIDINGLIGHT One of the most impactful ministries we have as Anglicans in our Diocese is funeral ministry. Our liturgies reflect a compassionate, inclusive tone, while providing an environment of pastoral care by our parish leaders. Funerals, whether in a church, funeral chapel or at a graveside, can connect people with a loving God and a warmhearted faith community. Parish lay leaders, especially Licensed Lay Ministers, Vocational Deacons, and others, are being called to share in this pastoral office. As local ministers, they are often familiar with the families and communities. The Spirit is leading our Diocese to embrace more fully the ministry of all the baptized in this area. Over the next few months, our Diocese is sponsoring, GUIDING LIGHT: A Workshop on Funeral Ministry. These free regional in-person training sessions are open to all Licensed Lay Ministers, any lay person who desires to know more (perhaps to be part of a funeral team), and any cleric who seeks a refresher session. Facilitators are Rev’d. Debra Burleson, former Archdeacon and AST Formation Director, and Rev’d. Canon Lisa Vaughn, Parish Vitality Coordinator. Some of the topics explored:
Participants receive a HANDBOOK - tip sheets and templates for planning. Woven into this training session, are the MISSIONAL opportunities that funerals present as we respond to the needs of those who are grieving. In some neighbourhoods, we are the only faith community. This is an explorative workshop, thus there is no expectation that participation will require a commitment to funeral ministry. Diocesan protocols, policies and Bishop’s expectations are addressed. Contact: Lisa for more information lvaughn@nspeidiocese.ca or 902-789-4840. EASTERN SHORE - Feb 17 - Tangier Fire Hall, Tangier. For more infomation visit:
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SOUL FOOD? - LENTEN DISCIPLINESZoom Series - Just 45 minutes each. Zoom Series - Just 45 minutes each. This spiritual enrichment series continues in the new year with dynamic guests and engaging topics. Next SOUL FOOD? sessions feature options for Lenten Spiritual Disciplines. Our Diocesan SOUL FOOD? series offers 45-minute learning sessions on Zoom, including a short presentation, followed by open group sharing. REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SoulFoodZooms For more infomation visit: |
Anglicans Powering PotentialWorld Day of Social Justice Anglicans Powering Potential highlight World Day of Social Justice on February 20, noting that it is closely aligned to the 4th Mark of Mission for the Anglican Church, whereby we seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation.
For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/anglicans-powering-potential--832 |
Help Needed
Wanted, by St Andrew's Church, Indian Harbour in the Parish of St Peter's, Hackett's Cove.
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Diocesan TimesFebruary Edition Embrace the season of Lent with the February edition of the Diocesan Times! Delve into heartwarming stories of compassion, explore the beauty of community service, and find inspiration in the messages of love and hope. Click the link below to read the February For more infomation visit: |
Faithful VenturesThursday, February 1, 2024 A six-week workshop series designed to help you get your church's social enterprise project off the ground! Meetings are online from 12 noon to 1:30 pm.
Register HERE to let us know you are interested. If you have any questions please contact Lawrence at financialcontroller@nspeidiocese.ca For more infomation visit:
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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 2024. 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. |
Our Diocesan Youth and Family Ministry Team is preparing for the Community Roots Summer 2024 program!
We are now hiring for our Program Architect and Program Administrator positions for the Community Roots Summer Day Camps. For more information check out our diocesan web page for more details on the program or contact (youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca) to apply.
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Returning to the Garden: An Environmental Lenten Examination
The theological student, Blane Finnie, is offering an opportunity to share in exploring environmental issues, how they relate to theology and how this involves the church. He has offered similar material in other church communities, and his background in horticulture brings a richness to this subject. Currently we are planning to conduct the sessions on Thursday evenings through Lent, but would like to know how many people would like to attend and if Thursdays work. Please contact him by email him at: finnoik@protonmail.com
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DEN EnewsFebruary 13 .2024 Click the button below to read the Diocesan Environment Network February Enews. For more infomation visit: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:21843067-f11e-405e-9575-2380af9d2b0a
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Lenten Book Study"Lent with the Beloved Disciple" - Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Thinking about Lent? Join the diocesan Lenten book study. We'll be looking at Bishop Michael Marshall's, Lent with the Beloved Disciple. About the book: As the only disciple to have stayed close to Jesus at every stage from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion at Calvary, this eagle-eyed eyewitness intentionally records certain subtle details and signs which, when perceived with the eyes of faith, indicate a deeper and far lasting significance. For more infomation visit:
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Advance Notice:Annual Clergy Retreat Monday, June 10 -Friday, June 14, 2024 Our Lady of Hope Retreat Centre, Stanley Bridge, PEI Theme: "Reclaiming Joy" Retreat Leader: the Rev. Dr. Joanne Mercer Faculty of Theology, Queen's College, For Further Information: Rev. Fran Boutilier boutilierfrances@gmail.com |
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Huron University's Licentiate in Theology Program is proud to present, Voices in the Wilderness: A Historic and Theological Dialogue.
This, one of a kind course, will feature content experts on Black History, Theology and Culture within the Canadian Church. It will open up conversations that are at the heart of issues of diversity, inclusion and future ministry in Canada. Due to the importance of this course’s content, we have decided to open up FREE REGISTRATION to all auditing students! The course will run over six weeks, beginning on Tuesday January 30th, from 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME via Zoom. It will hosted by Irene Moore Davis and The Rev. Steve Greene with guest presentations by The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields, Br. Reginald Crenshaw, The Rev. Michael Blair and The Rev. Wilson Akinwale. For more information on this unique course, or to register, visit: https://huronatwestern.ca/programs/theology/life-long-learning/ |
Anglicans Powering Potential
Anglicans Powering Potential join the United Nations in our desire for peace, dignity, and equality on a healthy planet. Here are some more global days in February to remind us of this quest:
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Touchstones for ChangeAnglicans Powering Potential February Newsletter 2024 For more infomation visit: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:7a92c12a-3242-42e4-a874-b0d8991a0a88
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DEN - Zoom MeetingDiscuss installing EV Charging Stations in church parking lots - Wednesday, February 21, 2024 There are many churches and other faith based buildings that have parking lots that would be convenient locations for EV charging. The Diocesan Environmental Network (DEN) is inviting parishes in our diocese and other interested faith communities information about the possiblity of installing EV charging stations in church parking lots as part of our outreach to the communities we serve and the churches’ commitment to respond to climate change. These Zoom meetings will provide updates about the response by government to our offer and will provide information about funding possibilities.
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The Historical Jesus - Dr. John Dominic Crossan and Dr. Tripp Fuller
An interesting education opportunity!
For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/the-historical-jesus-dr-john-dominic-crossan-and-dr-tripp-fuller |
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FEBRUARY 19 - NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER & FASTINGCall for a day of prayer and fasting for Israel/Gaza and Ukraine - Friday, February 16, 2024 |
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ANGLICAN FOUNDATION APPLICATIONSDue Friday, noon, March 15, 2024 For all requirements please go to https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/apply/applyorganization/ The March 15th deadline is required to allow the committee and Diocesan Council time to review and choose the applications to submit. Do not complete the online form. Email your completed form to execsecsynod@nspeidiocese.ca Please complete the Grant Application Checklist to insure your application is complete. |
Say Yes! to Kids movementa special date to be noted and saved Yes, save the date – June 2 – for Say Yes! to Kids Sunday! The Anglican Foundation of Canada invites all parishes to save June 2 – or another Sunday, if preferred – to be part of the Say Yes! to Kids movement. Every parish in our diocese can celebrate SYTK Sunday, whether part of the campaign or not. If you have any questions or want to share ideas, contact Cynthia at cjp2320@gmail.com It’s never too early to start planning your involvement with the Say Yes! to Kids movement! For more infomation visit:
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Ash Wednesday services at Emmanuel Church322 Herring Cove Rd, Spryfield 11:00am Imposition of Ashes and communion with choir We will also be having services every Wednesday in Lent at 11:00am |
Fish Chowder Take OutSt. Andrew's Anglican Church - Friday, February 16, 2024 St. Andrew's Anglican Church
For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/fish-chowder-take-out/2024-02-16 |
Roast Pork Take-OutSt Francis by the Lakes Anglican Church - Saturday, February 17, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/roast-pork-take-out/2024-02-17 |
Casserole LunchSt Margaret of Scotland - Thursday, February 29, 2024 For more infomation visit: |
World Day of Prayer ServiceChurch of Saint Andrew, Cole Harbour - Friday, March 1, 2024 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M. Please join us for the World Day of Prayer Service on March 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. We are located at 2 Circassion Drive, Cole Harbour (off the Forest Hills Parkway) The theme of the Service is “I Beg You… Bear With One Another in Love” (Ephesians 4:1-3). Written by an ecumenical group of Christian Women from Palestine, the service will be delivered by a group of ecumenical Christian women in our community. Learn about life in Palestine, share in prayer and enjoy fellowship at the reception following the service. We look forward to seeing you there. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/world-day-of-prayer-service/2024-03-01 |
Marriage Success CourseSt. Luke's Anglican Church - Saturday, April 13, 2024 The Dartmouth Region is running a Marriage Success program on 13 April 2024. The course is designed to meet the requirements of marriage preparation in the Anglican Church of Canada, but is also useful to couples looking to improve communication. This program supports marriage equality and welcomes participants from the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Contact marriagesuccess@outlook.com for more information. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/marriage-success-course--747/2024-04-13 |
World Day of PrayerFriday, March 1, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/world-day-of-prayer/2024-03-01 |
St George’s Round ChurchYouth Conference For more infomation visit:
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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 February 10, 2023 - February 16, 2023 Nova Scotia $1.1414 Prince Edward Island $1.1414 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/diocesan-heating-oil-program--497 |