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Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Anglican Net News for April 2, 2025

SCAM ALERT

This is a reminder that neither Bishop Sandra, nor any other clergy, will ask you to send gift card details or funds through email. In the event this type of outreach is needed, gift cards would be collected in person and distributed in person to those in need. Our Diocesan finances are such that, should an emergency arrive, we have access to funds that can help and we would not be approach individuals to assist.

THE BISHOP'S OFFICE

THE BISHOP'S OFFICE

Schedule

Thursday April 3 & Friday April 4           

Meetings with the National House of Bishops in Niagara Falls, Ontario

Saturday April 5 to 7                                 

Days off

Tuesday April 8                                         

Catch up; Mission to Seafarers Board Meeting (evening); and Diocesan Times Management Board Meeting (evening)

Wednesday April 9                                   

Leadership Team Meeting; Synod Agenda Meeting; and Canadian Compass Rose Society meeting (evening)

Announcements

Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Blane Finnie as Incumbent, full-time, of the Parish of Seaforth beginning May 1st, 2025.

Openings

Rector, full-time, Ecumenical Shared Ministry, The Anglican Parish of Tangier & The Sheet Harbour Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada

Rector, 3/4 tme, The Parishes of Musquodoboit and Ship Harbour

Rector, full-time, The Parish of Annapolis

Rector, full-time, Collieries Parish

FROM THE SYNOD OFFICE

FROM THE SYNOD OFFICE

New Synod Delegate Orientation Session

This year, we’re thrilled to offer a new opportunity for first-time delegates to learn about Synod and ask questions ahead of time! In addition to the in-person session on the morning of Synod, we will host online sessions. These online sessions provide an excellent chance to ask questions, hear from other delegates, and gain valuable insights to help you feel better prepared for Synod. We highly recommend that new delegates attend one of these sessions.

To Register for the April 3rd Session, follow THIS link.

Diocesan Times Survey

How can we better serve you?

The Diocesan Times is conducting a survey for both readers and non-readers. We are interested in learning how we can better serve you! It takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. Please use the following link to access the survey or use the QR code attached. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DiocesanTimes

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/diocesan-times-survey

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Abuse Prevention and Risk Management Training

Abuse Prevention and Risk Management Training

Thank you!

Many thanks to the hundreds and hundreds of you who have signed up for and completed Safe Faith and Diocesan Sexual Misconduct Policy training! It is simply inspiring to see just how many people have completed this important work in an effort to help our churches be safer for all people. If you are still feeling uncertain about who needs to complete this training, you can find that information on this chart, and if you need to take this training but have not yet done so, you can sign up for that here.

I said, "Yes!" - Leadership Training

Save the Date!

An Invitation for: Wardens, Treasurers, Secretaries, Parish Leaders, and Parish Councils

Thank you for saying, “Yes!” to the opportunity to lead in your Parish. Whether you are brand new to your position or returning for another year, we would like to help you with some helpful tools for Parish Leadership. This year, we are launching two new resources: The Parish Leader’s Handbook: A Governance and Policy Handbook and The Treasurer’s Toolkit: A Financial Stewardship Resource for Parish Treasurers.

Join us for an introduction to both of these resources as well as a Q & A session on one (or more, if you like) of the following dates:

Tuesday, May 13th - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tuesday, May 13th - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Click on the date to register, you will receive the zoom link by email!

You will receive an electronic copy of both manuals before the information session. Contact Rev’d Ann Turner at executivedirector@nspediocese.ca for more details.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/i-said-yes-leadership-training/2025-04-01

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Annual Mailing Materials

Reminder: The Annual Mailing materials are now available on our website, accessible via this link.

Please note that the deadline for the Certificate of Election is slightly earlier this year (due March 15) to allow sufficient time for data entry, ensuring timely communication of Synod information to the appropriate delegates.

All other forms and returns are due by March 31 and should be sent to Tonia Wright at office@nspeidiocese.ca.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Tonia—she will either assist you directly or direct your inquiry to the appropriate person.

Thank you for your prompt attention to completing these forms!

Anglican Foundation Grant Deadlines

Anglican Foundation Grant Deadlines

May 26, August 25, October 27, 2025.

The next Anglican Foundation Grant deadlines are May 26, August 25, October 27, 2025.

Complete applications must be received by the Executive Secretary of Synod by those dates. execsecsynod@nspeidiocese.ca

Information for our Diocese in addition to the requirements from the Anglican Foundation

  • The motion to move forward with this initative from the minutes of council are required
  • The deadline for applying are earlier than the foundation dates as our applications must vetted and brought to Diocesan Council before they are sent to the foundation
  • If the grant application includes working with youth your vulnerable sector policies must be included in the application.

To apply for a grant please go to the website  https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/apply/ 

and download all of the information to insure your application is complete.

*Please note the letter from the Bishop comes after the application is chosen by Diocesan Council and is not the parish's responsibility.

Please feel free to send any questions to the

Executive Secretary of Synod, execsecsynod@nspeidiocese.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/anglican-foundation-grant-deadlines

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MISSION, MINISTRY and WORSHIP

MISSION, MINISTRY and WORSHIP

6-Minute Study - #416

6-Minute Study - #416

Striving to be Humble

C.S. Lewis said, that humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking about yourself less. In an age of personal preference and celebrated pretentiousness, Christians strive to live a different way. How do we walk in the footsteps of Christ, who "humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross" (Phil 2:8)?
 
Read this interview from Faith & Leadership's article, Peter Hill: Looking beyond ourselves and our church walls to find humility. Hill is a Biola University psychology professor.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/6-minute-study-416

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RETREAT AND BE SPIRTUALLY REFRESHED

RETREAT AND BE SPIRTUALLY REFRESHED

Friday, June 6th to Sunday June 8th

A Diocesan retreat, open to anyone, is being hosted June 6 to June 8 at Acadia University, in Wolfville.  Pathways to Peace: Seeking the Spirit is a weekend of prayer, worship, friendship and deepening relationship with God. 

This weekend retreat is designed as a space to refresh your spirit, soothe your soul, and grow in your spiritual journey. Through contemplative prayer practices, short talks, plenty of silence, and reflection. It begins Friday evening and wraps up on Sunday morning.

While this retreat is designed for laity, clergy are warmly invited to join. (Note: Clergy Retreat is from June 9 to June 13 in PEI.) Share this invitation with friends from all denominations.

SPECIAL EARLY RATE!   $160 / person  

(Those staying off-site - $110)

REGISTER NOW! https://dnspeidatabase.elvanto.eu/form/196dfa29-7cb9-4851-9476-78608dbe42ec

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/diocesan-retreat/2025-06-06

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Lenten Contemplative Prayer

Lenten Contemplative Prayer

Contemplative prayer is a spiritual practice that involves being aware of God's

presence and resting in that presence. It is a type of prayer that uses the imagination to achieve a union with God.

Each Thursday during Lent at 9 a.m. we will offer 30-minutes of contemplative prayer time using Zoom.

We hope that we can make this prayer time: 

  • Quiet
  • Biblical
  • Loving

For Zoom link and more information e-mail: lentencontemplativeprayer@gmail.com

Facilitators: Gillian Power & Joe Young, members our Diocesan Contemplative Prayer Community. 

Please consider making this a practice during your Lent.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/lenten-contemplative-prayer

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Prayer Around the Diocese

See what your parish offers in the way of prayer programs, contemplative gatherings, or quiet prayer times.
 
Explore prayer gatherings from other parishes, including Lent quiet days, perhaps not available at your church or held at a time more convenient for your schedule; in person and on ZOOM.
 
Visit the NSPEI Diocesan Anglican Fellowship of Prayer web page for this listing
SYNOD 2025

SYNOD 2025

Synod Important Dates to Remember

By clicking the link below, you will find a list of key dates for our upcoming Synod, along with details on the location, convening circular, resolutions and more! 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/pages/important-dates-to-remember

Click here for the latest updates and exciting details!

Youth and Children at Synod

Thanks to a generous donation from our Diocesan insurer, Ecclesiastical, we are pleased to share that the registration and accommodations for Youth and Children at Synod are not an expense that your Parish needs to consider.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/youth-and-children-at-synod

Click here for further information and how Youth Delegates can Register

Primatial Election

Are you curious about the role of the Primate and the process for the election of a new Primate?

On June 26, members of General Synod will elect the next Primate of The Anglican Church of Canada. But what is a Primate, and how are they elected? Two new videos on the General Synod 2025 website provide an overview of the Primate’s role and the election process.

To view the videos, please go here.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/primatial-election

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DIOCESAN EVENTS

DIOCESAN EVENTS

Praying with the DEN Community

Praying with the DEN Community, Diocesan Environment Network (DEN) 

For more information contact DEN at: endionspei@gmail.com

For more infomation visit:

https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/ministries/diocesan-environment-network

For more information on DEN click HERE
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY

YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY

Welcoming Families Chat

First Thursday of Each Month

These monthly chats have been a great opportunity to connect with other people in parishes finding ways to meaningfully welcome families into their communities. You don’t need to have attended before, or commit to joining every time – we’d love to have you there!

Our next zoom call is happening on April 3 at 1:30 pm

Sign up for the zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bvAt9Hc9RsOq1X7ohrIocw

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/welcoming-families-chat/2025-04-03

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Inspired Faith: Holy Week + Easter Troubleshooting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Inspired Faith is a series of zoom calls where leaders in children’s, youth, and family ministry can connect with one another, hear from guest speakers, and grow as leaders and as people of faith. For our next gathering, there’s no planned agenda. Instead, we’ll talk through what you’ve got going on in your parish to help fine tune what you’ve got going on to engage children, youth, and families in Holy Week and through the season of Easter. If you don’t have anything planned yet, it’s not too late to make it happen. Sign up for the zoom link here.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/inspired-faith-holy-week-easter-troubleshooting/2025-04-08

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FINANCE OFFICE

FINANCE OFFICE

Growth for Ministry Fund Applications – deadline April 30th, 2025

Growth for Ministry Fund Applications – deadline April 30th, 2025

The Growth for Ministry Fund exists because of the financial stewardship of Anglican who have made planned gifts to the Diocese.  The purpose is to enable the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to respond faithfully to God's call to minister to a wide field of mission:

  • to provide for development and/or expansion in new growth areas at the parish, regional or diocesan level;
  • to provide seed monies for experimental and/or new forms of ministry;
  • to provide funding for Outreach Ministry which touches the lives of those in need in society in general, and for the purpose of responding on short notice to situations in the community calling for concerned Christian response.

The Policy and Application can be found HERE.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/growth-for-ministry-fund-applications-deadline-april-30th-2025

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE DIOCESE

WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE DIOCESE

Shining the Light on Human Trafficking

April 12, Anglican Church of Saint Andrew, 2 Circassion Drive, Cole Harbour

Anglicans Powering Potential encourages your attendance and participation at Shining a Light on Human Trafficking: Saturday, April 12/25; 9:00 - 12:00. The Rev. Canon Keirsten Wells will share her journey of awareness regarding this frighteningly pervasive form of sexual exploitation, an all-too-often hidden aspect of gender-based violence that disproportionately targets those identifying as female. 
 
Shining a Light on Human Trafficking is being hosted by the Mission, Outreach, and Justice (MOJ) team of the Church of Saint Andrew. MOJ Navigator: The Rec. Marian Lucas-Jefferies. Ph: 902-483-6866. Email: marian.lucas.jefferies@gmail.com 

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/shinning-the-light-on-human-trafficking/2025-02-15

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An Invitation from the Atlantic School of Theology

From The Rev. Dr. Steven J. Chambers, Consultant

AST Seeks Input on Church Leadership Needs for Grant Application

The Atlantic School of Theology (AST) is exploring the evolving leadership needs of Christian churches as part of its application for a Pathways for Tomorrow grant from the Lilly Endowment. Consultant Rev. Dr. Steven J. Chambers is hosting discussions to gather insights on the future of ministry leadership and how AST can support it.

Meetings will be held at:
Bedford United Church – April 8, 9:30–11 AM
Woodlawn United Church (Dartmouth) – April 10, 1:30–3 PM
St. James Anglican Church (Halifax) – April 10, 7–8:30 PM

Attendees are encouraged to RSVP via email (steven.chambers@astheology.ns.ca). Join the conversation and help shape the future of church leadership!

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/an-invitation-from-the-atlantic-school-of-theology

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Sundays at Four - Music at the Cathedral

Every Sunday February 9th - April 27th

Choral Evensong & Concerts every Sunday at 4:00pm

Presented by the Cathedral Church of All Saints & Capella Regalis Choirs

Free & Open to the public

Organist & Director of Music: Paul Halley

Asst. Director of music & Capella Regalis Choirs, Artistic Director: Nick Halley

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/sundays-at-four/2025-02-09

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Celebrate Recovery

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

As a Pastor or Ministry Leader we want to invite you to one of two opportunities to join a Zoom meeting to: 1) Introduce you to what Celebrate Recovery is, and 2) Make you aware of an upcoming CR Rally here in Maritime Canada.

Choose what date is most convenient for you, get it in your calendar and get ready to join us, either on Wed, April 9 @ 7:00 pm, or Thurs, April 10 @ 10:00 am.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/celebrate-recovery/2025-04-09

Click here for zoom links

Camino Nova Scotia

Since 2014, as part of the educational outreach of the Atlantic School of Theology, Camino Nova Scotia has "made pilgrimage local." Pilgrimage is spiritual travel for transformation. Camino Nova Scotia offers guided group walking pilgrimages in—you guessed it—Nova Scotia!

This summer we are offering Caminos along the South Shore of Nova Scotia and on the Western shore of Cape Breton Island, both of which highlight the seaside beauty of our beautiful province. Join us on pilgrimage and discover more about yourself in community, as you also discover the Gaelic, Mi’kmaq, and Acadian histories of the Land under your feet.

Visit www.caminonovascotia.ca for more information.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/camino-nova-scotia

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St. Paul's, Halifax - Lent, Holy Week and Easter Schedule of Events

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/2025-lent-holy-week-and-easter-at-st-pauls-halifax

Click Here For Schedule of Events

Holy Week in the Round

Saint George's Round Church - 2222 Brunswick St.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/holy-week-in-the-round

Click here to see Schedule of Events

Lenten Soup Lunches

March 7th - April 4th - Admission by Donation

Join us for Lenten Soup Lunches, Fridays at 11:30am - 1:00pm (Various Dates below)

Friday, March 28th - St. Andrews/St. Marks United Church, 7629 St. Margarets Bay Road, Ingramport

Friday, April 4th - 7th Day Adventist Church, 509 Hwy 329, Fox Point

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/lenten-soup-lunches/2025-03-07

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Lenten Book Study-Lunch and Learn

Every Friday from March 7th - April 11

Join St. James Anglican Church, Halifax for a book study this Lent as we read Godsend: A Handbook for New Christian Communities, by, Michael Moynagh.

March 7th - April 11, 2025, Every Friday from (11:30am- 1:00pm)

Lunch and Learn! Hot Soup, Tea/Coffee, Dessert.

Register by February 28- Contact Alice Galpin Nicholson at alicegalpin@eastlink.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/lenten-book-study

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Spring Luncheon Favorite

Order by April 4th, Pick up April 10

Spring Luncheon Favorite 

Menu: Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Naan Bread, Dessert.

Cost is $16.50, Please place your order by Friday April 4th.

To place your order email Susan Picton at picton902@gmail.com or Helen Glenn at hglenn@missiontoseafarershalifax.ca or by phone at 902-422-7790

Thank you for your Support!

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/spring-luncheon-favorite/2025-04-10

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Fundraiser for Gaza

A Light Palestinian Lunch - Saturday, April 5, 12:00pm

Come and enjoy a meal and learn more about the Palestinian experience.

Hosted by St. Timothy's - 2320 Prospect Rd, Hatchet Lake

Donations: $10 or more.

RSVP: dawnapurcell@gmail.com (you can email your contribution or pay at the door). 

Limited seating so please book early

If you are unable to attend but would still like to contribute, please e-transfer to dawnapurcell@gmail.com

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/fundraiser-for-gaza/2025-04-05

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Spring Market

St. Francis by the Lakes, Sackville

Saturday, April 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Admission $2

Showcasing 20 vendors, lots of homemade baked goods and a $5 lunch (homemade hamburger soup with roll)

There will be a Ticket Auction & 50/50 Tickets.

Tickets for the auction are $2 for 25 tickets.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/spring-market/2025-04-05

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Community Easter Party

April 12, St. Francis by the Lakes - 192 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville

Come enjoy Cookie Decorating, Hot Chocolate, Crafts, and an Easter Egg Hunt at our Community Easter Party!

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Free Event

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/community-easter-party--963/2025-04-12

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St. Luke's 4th Annual Earth Day Clean Up

April 12, 9:00am - 11:00am

Join St. Luke's Earth Keepers to clean up the parking lot and exit 6 roadside.

Prizes for most unique and most valuable items found.

Refreshments to follow at 10 Shore Club Rd.

Meet at car pool lot Exit 6.

Garbage bags will be provided, please bring your own gloves.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/4th-annual-earth-day-clean-up/2025-04-12

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Easter Bonnet Tea

April 12, All Saints Church - 521 Pleasant Street, Kingston, NS

Put on your Easter Bonnet and Join Us! Free Will Offering

Sandwiches, sweets, and refreshments available, all ages are welcome!

Prizes will be awarded for: Best Bonnet, Funniest Bonnet, Most Colorful Bonnet, Best Child's Bonnet and Best Fascinator.

1:00pm - 3:00pm

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/easter-bonnet-tea/2025-04-12

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Commemoration for Portapique

April 18th

An opportunity to join with the wider community of Northern Nova Scotia in commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the massacre in Portapique.

On the evening of April 18, 2025, Good Friday, the Veterans Memorial Park in Bass River will light 200 candles to commemorate the 22 lives taken in violence 5 years ago, many from the neighbouring community of Portapique. The candles scattered throughout the park’s shrubs and trees are meant to signify the souls’ spark of the divine, rising. Three days after the massacre, a White Hart or Deer was seen in Portapique. The white hart is a legendary creature, which dwells in the ‘sanctuary’. In some ancient Celt and Viking art, it represents our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. According to legend, the Hart will heal the land and defeat the darkness. Many believe the Hart was present that evening to collect souls. This year the third night will be Easter. Remembering: Jamie and Greg Blair, Lisa McCully, Corrie Ellison, Jolene Oliver, Aaron Tuck, Emily Tuck, Joy and Peter Bond, Dawn Madsen, Frank Gulenchyn, John Zahl, Joanne Thomas, Sean MacLeod, Alanna Jenkins, Tom Bagley, Lillian Campbell-Hyslop, Kristen Beaton, Heather O’Brien, Constable Heidi Stevenson, Joey Webber, and Gina Goulet. Into thy hands, we commend their spirits.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/commemoration-of-the-5th-anniversary/2025-04-18

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Easter Egg Hunt and Ice Cream Sundaes

April 19, 2:00 pm at The Gazebo, Shore Club Road

Children 12 and under welcome to come participate in an Easter Egg Hunt and enjoy Ice Cream Sundaes.

There will also be a jelly bean jar contest.

The event is free of charge.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/easter-egg-hunt-and-ice-cream-sundaes/2025-04-19

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Hot Cross Bun Sale

April 19, 2025 - St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3751 Robie St

Homemade Hot Cross Buns, just in time for Easter.

$6 for a pkg of 6.

Pre-order by text to 902-222-5018 or pre-order and pay to Smoshalifax@outlook.com

Deadline for orders is Sunday April 13th

Pick up will be Saturday April 19, 1pm to 3pm in the church hall (basement door)

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/hot-cross-bun-sale/2025-04-19

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Annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt

April 19, St. James' Anglican Church, 6991 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Boutilier's Point

All are Welcome for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at St. James' Anglican Church.

Meet in the church at 2pm!

 

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/annual-childrens-easter-egg-hunt/2025-04-19

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Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah

Wednesday, April 23 - 7:00pm

On behalf of the Atlantic Jewish Council Board of Directors it is our pleasure to invite you to our annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah.

Guest speakers: Shimon and Peggy Walt, Finding Our Jewish Family in Lithuania, in conversation with Olga Milosevich.

The program will include a candle-lighting ceremony and reception to follow.

R.S.V.P: Edna LeVine, Director of Community Engagement, engagement@theajc.ca

5440 Spring Garden Road, Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/holocaust-remembrance-day-yom-hashoah/2025-04-23

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"Unto Every Person There is a Name"

Thursday, April 24

The Atlantic Jewish Council invites you to participate, as we join with Jewish communities throughout the world, in the public recitation of names of Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Now in its thirty-sixth year, B’nai B’rith International, the North American sponsor of this worldwide Holocaust memorial project, provides the opportunity to remember the murdered Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

To book a 10-minute time slot please email: Edna LeVine engagement@theajc.ca  

R.S.V.P: engagement@theajc.ca

Lobby, Canadian Museum of immigration at Pier 21

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/unto-every-person-there-is-a-name/2025-04-24

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Flea Market

April 26 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3751 Robie St., Halifax, is holding a flea market on Saturday, April 26th 

Vendor tables are available for $15 each. Please call 902-453-6912 to book a table. 

Admission is $1 and there will be a canteen on site.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/flea-market--975/2025-04-26

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St. Francis Players Present

The Misfit Log Drivers - Multiple Dates

Join us and sing along to some Canadian favorites.

Tickets are $30/person (19+) and includes loggers meal of chili, roll & desert. (vegetarian option available upon request)

See poster for more details!

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/st-francis-players-present/2025-04-26

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Atlantic School of Theology - Homecoming 2025

May 7th & 8th

Join us to celebrate the past, present and future of AST!

Lectures and workshops with Diana Butler Bass and more.

All events are being offered to Alumni for $175.00

Click here to register.

Any Questions? email astinfo@astheology.ns.ca or call 902-430-7662

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/ast-homecoming-2025/2025-05-07

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Plant Giveaway

May 24 - 9:00am - Noon

Freewill donations for the Boutilier's Point Rink Association.

St. James Yellow Church, 6991 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Boutilier's Point

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/plant-giveaway/2025-05-24

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Thy Kingdom Come - 2025

This is the 10th year for the Church of England's campaign of mission-edged prayer called, Thy Kingdom Come. It is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know and experience Christ. This 'global wave of prayer' starts May 29 and runs until June 8.
 
This is a great way to energize long-time parishioners to PRAY, LISTEN and DISCERN how God is at work in our local neighbourhoods. There are a variety of resources, especially for community engagement, private or small group devotion and Sunday worship times. INCLUDES a free downloadable Novena Devotional, and MORE!

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/thy-kingdom-come-2025/2025-05-29

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Weekly James' Games and Cafe

Wednesdays 2:00 - 4:00pm

Come to James Games & Cafe on Wednesdays 2-4pm at the Yellow Church, 6991 St. Margarets Bay Road, Boutilier's Point.

Bring your own cards and games if you wish.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/weekly-james-games-and-cafe/2025-03-26

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Rural Routes Through the Holy:2025

June 12 - June 14

Rural Routes Through the Holy 2025, will be held June 12 – 14th at   Sackville NB at the Regional Office, 21 Wright Avenue  The theme is Life, Land, and Leadership: Loving with Your Feet and it will be led by Rob Fennell and Shawna Lucas. 

Registration fees for this and the in person gathering are available on the website.  Please follow us to receive our news.

If you have questions, or need a paper registration form, you can reach me (Catherine) at ruralroutesatlantic@gmail.com

Atlantic School of Theology Credit Course: Pilgrimage and Retreat Leadership

If you would like to participate in Rural Routes and receive a university-level course credit, you can do so by registering for a course at Atlantic School of Theology, entitled, "Pilgrimage and Retreat Leadership." For more information, contact Prof. Rob Fennell at rob.fennell@astheology.ns.ca.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/rural-routes-through-the-holy-2025/2025-06-12

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2024-2025 Low Carbon Communities Grant Recipients

The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is one of the 2024-2025 Low Carbon Communities grant recipients.
The grant will be directed towards bringing Electric Vehicle charging to Nova Scotia’s faith-based communities.
The project funding will directly support outreach and engagement initiatives to 30+ diverse faith organizations, their congregations and councils, to generate awareness about EV charging opportunities at our places of worship.
The Low Carbon Communities (LCC) Program supports community-led, innovative solutions to create long-lasting greenhouse gas reductions. The program provides funding for projects that support low-carbon solutions in buildings, electricity and transportation.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/2024-2025-low-carbon-communities-grant-recipients

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ISO Chalice Veil and Burse

Does your Church have a Chalice Veil and Burse?

St. John the Evangelist in Crapaud wants to give new life to these items that you no longer need in your parish.

The attached picture of the frontal helps match the "off white/cream/beige" colour of these items we are seeking.

Contact Rev'd Cathy Pharo at cmpharo@eastlink.ca

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/iso-chalice-veil-and-burse

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Diocesan Heating Oil Program

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. Sharon Williston by name at 1-888-310-1924 or by email Sharon.Williston@irvingoil.com 

The Furnace Oil price for the period  - March 29, 2025 - April 04, 2025.

Nova Scotia - $0.9406  Prince Edward Island - $0.9406

For more infomation visit:

mailto:Sharon.Williston@irvingoil.com

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