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Net News Information
Deadline for submissions is Tuesdays by 5:00 pm. Please Email Trisha at office@nspeidiocese.ca with your requests. Thank you. |
Bishop's Office
Schedule Thursday March 14th - Creativity and Care of the Soul: A Quiet Day led by the Reverend Ed Coleman Friday March 15th - Meetings and Appointments in Office Sunday March 17th – The Cathedral Church of All Saints – Gathering with Confirmation Candidates (morning) Monday March 18th – Day Off Tuesday March 19th - Bishops Advisory Council (Archdeacons) Wednesday March 20th - Regional Deans Meeting, and appointments in office For more infomation visit: |
6-Minute Study - #374CELEBRATE EASTER 'SEASON' Our parish leaders do an excellent job at hosting Lenten activities and special Holy Week liturgies. What about the celebratory Easter season, especially after Resurrection Sunday? How can we continue to rejoice in the new life of Christ while journeying through those 50 days? Explore Easter Season resources from Building Faith, Virginia Theological Seminary. https://buildfaith.org/?s=easter 50 Days of Easter Studies:
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MORE FUNERAL MINISTRY TRAINING
Parish leaders are passionately interested and seeking more training related to funeral ministry. Almost 200 people (many laity and those in discernment) participated in GUIDING LIGHT funeral ministry workshops. Ten regional gatherings were held over the last 6 months. Now several follow-up and specific learning sessions are being hosted on Zoom this spring.
(liturgies for the wake/at the funeral home). DATE: Monday, April 15 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. PRESENTER: The Rev'd. Laurie Omstead, former hospital chaplain, priest and Interim Director Re-Imagining Formation/Anglican Accompaniment at AST. Other sessions will be: Green Burials REGISTRATION: If you already signed up for the Regional Workshops, you will receive an invitation with the Zoom link via e-mail. If you have not registered for GUIDING LIGHT already, - www.surveymonkey.com/r/GUIDINGLIGHT We celebrate what the Holy Spirit is doing as we embrace more fully the ministry of all the baptized. Got questions? Contact Lisa - lvaughn@nspeidiocese.ca or 902-789-4840. |
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 |
Exciting Music Opportunity… and maybe a fundraiser, too!
Infinitely More, the music combo of Allison Lynn and Gerald Flemming, offer a fusion of folk, pop, hymns and worship that soothes the heart and ignites the soul. Their original songs and fresh interpretations of the classics will encourage and inspire both the seeker and the lifelong Christian. Based out of St. Catharines, Ontario, this full-time nationally touring ministry performs 100 events annually, singing in churches of all sizes and denominations. And they are heading to Nova Scotia! Celebrating their 15th Anniversary, this award-winning husband and wife duo will be in our fair province April 17-18, and then a few days around May 8-10 following shows in Newfoundland. If you or your parish are interested in hosting an Infinitely More concert, please visit their website at www.infinitelymore.ca to contact Allison Lynn and Gerald directly. You are also welcome check in with Rev’d Ann Turner (executivedirector@nspeidiocese.ca) for more information. |
Youth and Family Ministry Updates
Community Roots Day Camp – Getting Ready for This Summer! Parish Applications are open now – find out more here. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – A panel discussion on collaborating with community partners. There are oodles of organizations in our communities who are also working to serve children, youth, and families. Sign up now to join us for stories, tips, and conversation on April 10 at 7 pm. Practicing Faith at Home – Our monthly newsletter for families. We send out one email on the first Friday of the month with a reflection and ideas to encourage families to be intentional about practicing their faith in their day to day lives. Sign up for that here. Connect – Set a time to chat with Allie. I’m working out some kinks with the online booking system, but you can still book a chat with me any time to talk about what going on in your parish. It’s not too late to plan some intentionally intergenerational things to incorporate into your Holy Week and Easter services! Email me at youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca to find a time to chat about that, or anything else! |
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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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. Please complete the Grant Application Checklist to insure your application is complete. Email your completed form to execsecsynod@nspeidiocese.ca |
Rural Routes Through the Holy
We’d like to invite you to a space of nurture for those in rural congregations and for the communities in which they live. Rural Routes is a gathering with time for both structured and informal conversations, worship, education, play, prayer, and table fellowship. We’d like to share our stories and to hear yours; what is working well and what you lament or long for, what brings you joy and who is your neighbour. We’d like to imagine together ways in which members of small, rural congregations might remain grounded in and able to share the Gospel despite sometimes challenging circumstances. These resources may also help When: Thursday, June 13th at 10:00 to Saturday, June 15th at 2:00 Where: Orchard Valley United Church, New Minas, NS Theme: Beautiful to Behold: Broken Open Church Theme Presenter: Rev. Dr. Catherine Smith Follow the link below to register
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Junior Choirs Free Give Away
We have 8 Junior Choir robes to give away. If you are interested, please email trinityatdigby@gmail.com. |
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Holy Week and Easter ServicesSt. James, Armdale |
Holy Week at Emmanuel Anglican322 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield Monday, March 25, 11:00am: Stations of the Cross Reflections on Jesus’ death and passion and how that might fill us with compassion for those suffering here and now, all around us. Tuesday, March 26, 11:00am: Stations of the Earth A time of lament, confession, intercession and hope for the suffering of all life on earth. Wednesday, March 27, 7:00pm: Tenebrae An ancient service of lessons and prayers amidst the gathering darkness of Holy Week and the world. Thursday, March 28, 5:00 pm: Maundy Thursday Worship in the context of a simple supper, with Scripture, reflection, foot washing and communion, followed by the stripping of the altar in the church. Meet in the hall. RSVP Friday, March 29: 9:30am Good Friday Prayer Walk Ecumenical walk and prayers for our community. 1:30pm Good Friday Liturgy Traditional service of worship, remembering the death of our Lord. Saturday, March 30, 8:00pm: Easter Vigil, Confirmation at the Cathedral. Beginning in darkness, we celebrate the return of the Light of Christ in the resurrection of our Lord. The perfect setting for our confirmands (and us) to renew our commitment to Christ. Sunday, March 31, 8:00am & 10:00am, Easter Sunday
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Drumming Circle
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AST: Graduate Project Presentations 2024Faith in Real Life 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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Decadent Dessert & Bridge EventSt. Peters Anglican Church - Saturday, March 16, 2024 For more infomation visit:
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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 |
Live Musical PerformanceA Walk Down Memory Lane - Saturday, April 20, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/live-musical-performance/2024-04-20 |
Roast Pork DinnerThursday, March 21, 2024 For more infomation visit: |
Open Mic NightSt. Marks - Friday, March 1, 2024 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: |
Bake Sale & Jewelry SaleSt. Peter's Anglican Church - Saturday, March 16, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/bake-sale-jewelry-sale/2024-03-16 |
Community Easter PartySt. Frances by the Lakes - Saturday, March 23, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/community-easter-party/2024-03-23 |
Casserole LuncheonSt. Margaret of Scotland Church - Thursday, March 28, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/casserole-luncheon--773/2024-03-28 |
Flea MarketSt. Luke's Anglican Church - Saturday, March 23, 2024 For more infomation visit: |
PASSION: Music of a Thousand YearsTHE CHOIR OF ALL SAINTS CATHEDRAL - Sunday, March 24, 2024 ‘PASSION: Music of A Thousand Years’ is a concert presentation with a millennium's span of rich and beautiful choral music. The concert this year will take place in Halifax on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm at The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Directed by Paul Halley, The Choir of All Saints Cathedral will showcase choral works in a fluid choreography that surrounds the audience with powerful and ethereal music, sung from various locations within the magnificent landmark building. Sunday March 24th at 4 pm, Cathedral Church of All Saints (Halifax): Eventbrite | PASSION: Music of a Thousand Years https://passion-music-of-a-thousand-years-2024.eventbrite.ca For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/passion-music-of-a-thousand-years--774/2024-03-24 |
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 March 09, 2024 - March 15, 2024 Nova Scotia $1.0478 Prince Edward Island $1.0478 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/diocesan-heating-oil-program--497 |