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Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Anglican Net News for April 23, 2025
THE BISHOP'S OFFICE

THE BISHOP'S OFFICE

Schedule

Thursday April 24 – Leadership Team and meetings in office

Friday April 25 – Appointments in the office; Remembering Pope Francis, Evening Prayer 7pm, Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, Halifax

Sunday April 27 – Parishes of New Dublin and Petite Riviere Visit

Monday April 28 – Day off

Tuesday April 29 to Thursday May 1 – In person meetings with the Bishop’s Advisory Council (Archdeacons - April 29-30)  and Regional Deans (April 30-May 1)

Announcements

On Monday, April 28th the Synod Office will be open but will have limited staff due to a site visit for Synod.

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, Collieries Parish

FROM THE SYNOD OFFICE

FROM THE SYNOD OFFICE

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 Tonia Wright at office@nspeidiocese.ca for more details.

Annual Mailing Materials

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

All forms and returns should be sent to Tonia Wright at office@nspeidiocese.ca as soon as possible.

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!

2025 Request for Proposals—Community Ministry Partnerships

2025 Request for Proposals—Community Ministry Partnerships

The Anglican Foundation of Canada

The Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) is inviting Anglicans across Canada to establish or expand community ministry partnerships in this year’s Request for Proposals (RFP). Having funded hundreds of community ministry projects across Canada, AFC knows what it takes to build successful partnerships in priority impact areas, such as food security, social justice, leadership and education, arts enrichment, and more. Through grant reports and testimonials, applicants are sharing with AFC their positive experiences working with a variety of partners, including other churches and faith groups, not-for-profit organizations, schools and community educators, and small businesses.

Click HERE for more information on criteria and to use the online application form.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/2025-request-for-proposals-community-ministry-partnerships

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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 - #419

6-Minute Study - #419

Church and the Arts

Art, whether stained glass, sacred paintings, or beautiful flower arrangements, has always been an important part of congregational life. Some churches are taking this to the next step, finding ways to offer space to local artists, while inviting new people to explore faith community. 
Read this article by Lindsay Peyton, Artistic creativity fuels a Houston church’s mission.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/6-minute-study-419

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The Gift of Spiritual Direction/Companionship

Creating a Diocesan Directory

A SURVEY SEEKING SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS/COMPANIONS has been prepared and can be accessed below. I ask for your assistance: fill it out for yourself, if you are currently serving or are open to serve as a Spiritual Director; as well as sharing it with others you know in the community who are ministering in this capacity.
We will be looking to know such details as availability (day/evenings/weekends); in-person/online/telephone; willingness to take new directees; and, interest in becoming part of a group for further training opportunities.

Click here for Survey

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/the-gift-of-spiritual-direction-companionship

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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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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, 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

St. George's Refugee Sponsorship Benefit Concert

St. George's Refugee Sponsorship Benefit Concert

May 7th at 7:00pm - 2222 Brunswick Street, Halifax

You’re invited! St. George’s Refugee Sponsorship Committee is presenting a benefit concert in memory of Ahmad Al Marrach featuring renowned Syrian oud player Nazih Borish on May 7, 2025 at St. George’s Round Church, Halifax. All proceeds from ticket sales directly support their efforts to bring extended family of the Al Marrachs to Canada through the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island’s Refugee Sponsorship Program. Tickets are $20 and are available through Eventbrite  or by phone: (902) 514 3473. Unable to attend? Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the campaign through CanadaHelps 

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/st-georges-refugee-sponsorship-benefit-concert

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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
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

Palm Fronds Available

St. Alban's, Dartmouth

St. Alban's in Dartmouth have 46 palm fronds available.

They are 4-5' in length and are $5 each or by donation.

If interested please contact stalbans@bellaliant.com or call 902-463-2493

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/palm-fronds-available

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Canterbury College

New Course Offerings

As Canterbury College continues to grow in faith and service, we are excited to introduce new courses designed to empower your congregations, leaders, and deepen their spiritual journeys.

Our new offerings include a variety of topics that cater to the diverse needs of the Anglican/Evangelical Lutheran/Disciples community.

Course Offers:

  1. Boundaries 1: Introduction to Boundaries for Church
  2. Boundaries 2: Self-Care Boundaries for Clergy
  3. Strong Roots: Contemplative Prayer & Practice Certificate
  4. Racial Justice: Advanced Racial Justice for Everyone

Our Boundaries courses dates are getting closer. If you are interested in taking Boundaries courses, please register now!

These courses are designed to be flexible, allowing participants to learn at their own pace, while also offering opportunities for group discussions and community engagement.  We invite you to explore these opportunities and consider how they might benefit your ministry and congregation. Please visit https://www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury/424/christian-studies for more information and to register. 

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/canterbury-college

Click here for Course Descriptions

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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Toast to Spring - On-line Auction

April 23 at 8:00 AM to April 29 at 6:00 PM

Our Toast to Spring on-line Auction will start on April 23, 2025 at 08:00 AM ADT and end on April 29, 2025 at 06:00 PM ADT. Here's your auction link to bid on items:  https://www.32auctions.com/ToasttoSpring2025

Please feel free to visit our mission during this time frame for a wee tour, to learn more about what we do and/or to view items available on auction.    

We are grateful to those who donated items and gift certificates and appreciate YOUR PARTICIPATION. 

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/toast-to-spring-on-line-auction

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Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah

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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Casserole Luncheon

St. Margaret of Scotland Church - 3751 Robie Street

St. Margaret of Scotland Church is holding a Casserole Luncheon on May 1st from 11:30am to 1:00pm. 

Admission is $12.00 per person, discounted rate of $10.00 for Students and Seniors.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/casserole-luncheon--987/2025-05-01

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Den Presentation - Sandy Lake Park

May 1, 7:00pm Online Presentation

You are warmly invited to an online presentation on Wednesday, May 1st at 7:00pm to learn about the unique and important Sandy Lake Park, a vital green space at the head of the Bedford Basin and in urgent need of protection from proposed development.

If you wish to join in this important conversation please email The Rev’d Lorraine Otto at lorraineotto@hotmail.com before April 29, 2025

Zoom Link

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/den-presentation/2025-05-01

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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

Poster

"Ken Hubbard Memorial" 26th Annual Lobster Supper

11169 Route 333, Seabright (Peggy's Cove Road) St. Margaret's Bay Legion

Anglican Parish of French Village is hosting their 26th Annual "Ken Hubbard Memorial" Lobster Supper on Saturday, May 3rd from 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dinner is Take-out only

To reserve your tickets, please call Janet:902-826-2251, Daisy: 902-826-2882, Caroline: 902-823-2466 or Shelly: 902-497-1162.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/ken-hubbard-memorial-26th-annual-lobster-supper/2025-05-03

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Spring Brunch

May 3rd, 5522 Russel St, Halifax, St. Mark's Church

Menu: pancakes, sausages, eggs, coffee/tea/lemonade and more!

Adults $10, Children $5 and Family (2 adults + 3 children) $30.

Two seatings: 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

Call the church office (902) 454-0207 or e-mail stmarkshfx@gmail.com to reserve your place!

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/spring-brunch/2025-05-03

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Beef Pot Roast Take-Out Dinner

345 Pleasant Street, St. Alban's Church

On May 8th from 4:00pm - 5:30 pm St. Alban's Church will be providing a Beef Pot Roast Take-Out Dinner which will include Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Peas and Dessert.

Please call 902-463-6018 or 902-463-2493 to purchase tickets. Cutoff date for ticket purchase will be May 5th.

Tickets are $20 per meal.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/take-out-dinner/2025-05-08

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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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Live Music

May 9th 7- 9pm, St. James Church Hall, 6991 St. Margaret's Bay Rd. Boutiliers Point

Live Music with Gloria Butler, Qunetin & Helena Christie, Jim & Judy Manuel, Shaun Richards & Mike Purdy

Doors open at 6:30pm, This is a first come, first served as seating is limited to 60 people.

Free-will offerings will be going to a local charity.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/coffee-house/2025-05-09

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Seed and Plant Exchange

District 1 Community Centre - Blandford, Community Garden Area

Saturday, May 10 10:00am - 1:00pm

Welcome everyone, if you have extra seeds and plants, bring some to share. If you're new to gardening; come talk to the experts and pick up some free seeds to get you started.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/seed-and-plant-exchange/2025-05-10

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Free Home Selling for Seniors Information Seminar

192 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville, May 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Giving some thought to selling your home, either now or in the future? Wondering what is involved?

St. Francis is hosting a FREE Home Selling for SENIORS information seminar that will answer a lot of your questions.

There is a maximum space of 25 participants so please register early. 

To register, please contact Janice Clarke by email at jccards@hotmail.ca or by phone at 902-864-3364

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/ever-thought-about-selling-your-house/2025-05-18

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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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Roast Beef Supper - Take-out only

St. Francis by the Lakes, Lower Sackville - May 24 - 4pm - 5:30pm

Want a healthy, complete, home-cooked meal without the prep and dishes? Let the skilled & fabulous talents for the St. Francis by the Lakes Church chefs cook it for you!

Call Elaine L. at 902-865-4727 before Monday, May 19th to get a time for drive-thru pickup on Saturday, May 24th between 4:00pm and 5:30pm. (Meals MUST be pre-ordered)

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/roast-beef-supper-take-out-only--990/2025-05-24

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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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"FUN" draiser Concert

June 14th 7:00pm -2668 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax

St. James, Armdale and St. Timothy's presents a "FUN"draiser concert in support of refugee sponsorship, starring the big band sounds of Atlantic Sound Machine! Dancing is encouraged!

Cost is $10 and there will be treats at intermission by goodwill offering, donations will be kindly accepted.

For tickets reach out to Alice Galpin at alicegalpin@eastlink.ca or Gillian Power at powergillian57@gmail.com.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

For more infomation visit:

http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/fun-draiser-concert/2025-06-14

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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  - April 19, 2025 - April 25, 2025.

Nova Scotia - $0.8695 Prince Edward Island - $0.8695

For more infomation visit:

mailto:Sharon.Williston@irvingoil.com

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