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Bishops OfficeFebruary 29th - March 5th Schedule Thursday February 29th to March 4th – Bishop Sandra will be out of the office during this time recovering from a minor medical procedure. Tuesday March 5th - Computer Software Training with Synod Office Staff; Gathering with Confirmation Candidates – (evening) For more infomation visit: |
6-Minute Study - #372FROM UNDERDOG to GROWING FROM UNDERDOG to GROWING
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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 |
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. CHIGNECTO REGION - March 9 - St. James', Shubenacadie (Feb. 24 is reserved for a STORM date) For more infomation visit:
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YFM Consultation
If you’d like to chat about anything related to children’s, youth, or family ministry – I’d love to chat with you! Whether it’s about resources for Sunday School, how to start up a youth group, wondering if your parish is a good fit for Community Roots, or something else entirely, click below to find a time.
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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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Inspired Faith Advocacy
During this Inspired Faith call, we will reflect together on our call to work to transform unjust structures of society and how we can do that through advocacy and we will talk about some best practices for doing this work with children and youth. Registration is required For more infomation visit: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/events/inspired-faith--761/2024-03-06
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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 |
Community RootsParish Applications Applications for parishes interested in participating in our Community Roots Day Camp program can apply now. Find all the details and the registration form here: For more infomation visit: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/pages/participate-in-community-roots-day-camp
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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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The Historical Jesus - Dr. John Dominic Crossan and Dr. Tripp Fuller
An interesting education opportunity!
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Internship Opportunity
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Anglicans Powering Potential
Anglicans Powering Potential are committed to raising awareness of the devastating reality of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The opportunity to appreciate its impact is a not-to-be-missed opportunity with the 2023-2024 SHAAR SHALOM LECTURE: Unbraiding Shame, Blame and Pain Wednesday, March 20 | 7 p.m. (ADT) In person: McInnes Room, Dalhousie Student Union Building, 6136 University Avenue, Halifax Live stream: Dalhousie YouTube This event is free and open to the public but registration is required to attend in person (seating is limited) or to receive live-stream access. REGISTER FOR IN PERSON OR LIVE STREAM The Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie University is a significant annual lecture made possible through the generosity of the Shaar Shalom Synagogue of Halifax. The Shaar Shalom’s unique partnership with Dalhousie University seeks to explore the broad themes of tolerance, multiculturalism, diversity, and difference in contemporary society, and demonstrates our shared interest in bringing in-depth discussion of these themes to wider civil society.
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Searching for a Music Director
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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. |
Face of Poverty ConsultationTopic: Face of Poverty Webinar Video The webinar was held on October 17, 2023, marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Can you have a home without community? One the principles of Housing First is social and community integration. Four panelists presented approaches to ending homelessness within community. The Panel Marcel LeBrun, Al Smith, Cheyenne Labrador, Aiden Kivisto The Face of Poverty Consultation is a faith-based group devoted to the eradication of poverty in Nova Scotia and is an initiative of the Basic Needs Ministry of the Mission, Outreach and Social Justice (MOST) VSST of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The image above is from the United Nations website for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty For more infomation visit:
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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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SHARING FAITH IN CANADA SURVEY
Are you involved in some form of paid or voluntary congregational/parish leadership in Canada?
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Free Office Supply Give Away
The Synod office is giving away the following items on a first come first serve basis: Various 3 ring binders (mostly large size) 2 Overhead Projectors Small Size envelopes with Windows Please contact Trisha at office@nspeidiocese.ca if you are interested. |
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AST: Graduate Project Presentations 2024Faith in Real Life Wednesday March 13, 2024 - What is Prayer? Christian, Agnostic, and Atheist Perspectives At 10:00 a.m. Presented by Ruth MacNeil - Now What? A Journey from Closing Doors to Open Doors At 11:00 a.m. Presented by Richard Gardner - Beyond Borders: Spirituality and Mental Health among International Students At 1:30 p.m. Presented by Rosamond Luke - Pushing the Ecosystem: A Christian Excursion into the World of Video Games At 2:30 p.m. Presented by Blane Finnie - God, Self, and Others: Patterns in Post-Traumatic Growth and Spirituality At 3:30 p.m. Presented by Chris Walker
Thursday, March 14 - Called to Quiet: Introverts’ Experiences of Leading Worship At 10:00 a.m. Presented Anne Ellis - Back in the Saddle: Clergy Resilience after an Upsetting Ministry Experience At 11:00 a.m. Presented by Carolin MacMillan
Tuesday, March 26 - A New Kind of Kind: Exploring Pastoral Response to Bad Behaviour At 2:00 p.m. Presented by Cindy Christie-Brooks
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Anglicans Powering Potentialhighlight a special IWD Summit For more infomation visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer0Qgv6OdhoCz4fu_h4l7n4GspNdQ-jEg3drm5VEw5Ezp6pg/viewform
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Drumming Circle
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Casserole LunchSt Margaret of Scotland - Thursday, February 29, 2024 For more infomation visit: |
Decadent Dessert & Bridge EventSt. Peters Anglican Church - Saturday, March 16, 2024 For more infomation visit:
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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 |
The Palestine Land ExerciseStairs Memorial United Church - Sunday, March 10, 2024 To reserve a place, register at the church or: jpwg2023@gmail.com The Palestine Land Exercise is a participatory event in which the audience takes on the role of Palestinians and experiences some of what has happened since the end of the 19th Century in Palestine/Israel. The play is followed by an update on the current situation and an Indigenous style talking circle in which participants respond to what they have learned. The event concludes with a discussion of steps individuals can take to promote an end to the conflict. If you Would like to book a land exercise in your parish Email Doug Rigby at mikmaqdoug@gmail.com
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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 Michael's Youth ConferenceMaritimes For more infomation visit:
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Open Mic NightSt. Marks - Friday, March 1, 2024 For more infomation visit: |
Anglicans Powering Potential
Anglicans Powering Potential remind you that the World Day of Prayer (WDP) is the first Friday in March, March 1, 2024. Gathering together in a worldwide movement of informed prayer and prayerful action for peace, justice, and reconciliation is what WDP and the Women's Inter-church Council of Canada (WICC) is all about. The 2024 theme is: I Beg You . . . Bear with One Another in Love, animated by the women of Palestine!! https://wicc.org/world-day-of-prayer/how-to-participate/ Check out WDP services in your area. There are several noted here in the AnglicanNetNews. |
International Women's Day (IWD) March 8.
Anglicans Powering Potential remind you that there are several themes for this special date, but the United Nations theme 2024 is: Invest in women: Accelerate progress. In honour of the forthcoming International Women's Day (IWD), Anglicans Powering Potential (APP) is pleased to bring word of IWD Summit: A New Year . . . A New Era? Gender-based violence, equity, and justice - what next? co-hosted by Be the Peace Institute and Leeside Society. APP is committed to raising awareness of the human rights violation of gender-based violence (GBV) and the need for expanded leadership beyond women-based organizations in addressing and eradicating it. For more infomation visit: |
Chowder & Hamburger Soup Take-Out MealSt Francis by the Lakes Anglican Church - Saturday, March 16, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/chowder-hamburger-soup-take-out-meal/2024-03-16 |
Lenten Soup LunchHosted by St. Luke's Outreach Group - Friday, March 22, 2024 For more infomation visit: |
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 24, 2023 - March 01, 2023 Nova Scotia $1.1307 Prince Edward Island $1.1307 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/diocesan-heating-oil-program--497 |