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THE BISHOP'S OFFICESchedule Monday, June 23 to Sunday June 29 - General Synod, London Ontario – Theme: They Will Soar on Wings like Eagles Monday June 30 – Day Off Tuesday July 1 – Canada Day Holiday Wednesday July 2 – Travel Day Bishop Sandra will be on vacation from Thursday July 3 to Tuesday July 29. Announcements Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce the appointments of: * The Rev’d Dr. Dawn Leger as Priest-in-Charge for the Parish of Emmanuel Spryfield, effective July 1 - SEptember 15, 2025. * The Rev’d Dr. Dawn Davis as Architect for Emerging Leadership (half-time), effective July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026. This position is the result of several conversations with postulants and emerging leaders in our Diocese, and our staff as we seek to adapt to the changing landscape of the ministry environment and the impact that has on discernment, formation, and equipping for leadership. In this role, Dawn will lead the creation of individualized, holistic formation journeys for discerners and postulants that integrate academic learning, spiritual development, leadership skills, and practical ministry experience. Rooted in innovation and collaboration, this position seeks to equip leaders who are spiritually grounded, missionally focused, and prepared to guide the Church through transformational change. Dawn Davis was ordained in the Diocese of NS and PEI nearly 37 years ago and served parishes in both provinces before leaving for the dioceses of Toronto, Niagara, and Huron. She earned a professional human resources certification, specializing in training and development, and a doctorate in ministry in spiritual formation. She currently serves as adjunct Professor of Contextual Learning at Huron Faculty of Theology and recently co-edited a book with the late Matthew Floding titled Experience: Spiritual Formation in Theological Education. Dawn is the creator of the international program Revive: Equipping Lay Leaders to be Spiritual Leaders, a video-based discipleship program. She serves as an honorary assistant at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario as the faith formation director. We are excited to be welcoming Dawn back to her home diocese. In accepting this appointment, she noted: “I am honoured to have the opportunity to give back to my home diocese by helping discerners and postulants for lay and ordained leadership fulfil their vocational potential and calling.” This position is the result of several conversations with postulants and emerging leaders in our Diocese, and our staff as we seek to adapt to the changing landscape of the ministry environment and the impact that has on discernment, formation and equipping for both lay and ordained leadership. Openings Rector, 3/4 tme, The Parishes of Musquodoboit and Ship Harbour |
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Synod Office Update Please join us in wishing The Reverend Canon Lisa Vaughn, Director of Mission and Ministry Development, a restful and enriching time as she begins her sabbatical (June 23–September 4). May this time bring her peace, refreshment, and joy! |
Pride Parade Please join the Proud Anglicans team at this year’s Halifax Pride Parade – Saturday July 19! The parade route can be found here (https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/70291-2), and the parade begins at 12:00 noon. We will gather at the Citadel Community Center/High School grounds, entering at the checkpoint on Trollop Street by 11:00am, July 19th, when the street closures begin. There is no parking at the gathering grounds. We will communicate the float number via as many sources as possible (email, Facebook, word of mouth, etc.). If you signal your interest in participating by sending an email to me (dawnpurcell@gmail.com ), I’ll be able to be in direct contact with you about the details. |
2025 Request for Proposals—Community Ministry Partnerships.jpg) 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. |
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A Summer Celebrating Pride June is PRIDE month, but some communities observe this festive time in July and August too. Parish leaders can invite, embrace and celebrate our LGBTQ2+ family members, supporters and allies, incorporating special prayers and other acknowledgements during worship. Explore a variety of resources on our Diocesan page. (Scroll down) |
Anglicans Powering Potential
Say Yes! to Advocacy for Youth: Standing with Survivors, Investing in Hope Therefore We Have Hope, the theme of our Diocesan Synod 2025, is evident in the Anglicans Powering Potential's Say Yes! to Kids 2025 campaign: Say Yes! to Advocacy for Youth: Standing with Survivors, Investing in Hope. Anglicans Powering Potential is partnering with the YWCA in support of its Nova Scotia Transition and Advocacy Youth (NSTAY) program that offers a range of supports for youth who are, or have been, exploited or trafficked, to help them in exiting unsafe situations, healing from trauma, and planning for the future. Donate now: https://tinyurl.com/sytk2025app or a cheque payable to the Anglican Foundation of Canada, with APP Say Yes! to Youth in the memo line, addressed to: Anglican Foundation of Canada, 80 Hayden St., Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2 is also very welcome. |
Anglicans Powering Potential offer Prayers for General Synod
Anglican Church of Canada General Synod delegates are meeting in London, ON, June 23 - 29. We offer prayers for the success of the General Synod, with its theme: They will soar on wings like eagles (Isaiah 40:31), encompassing a sense of hope, strength, and renewal. We can take pride in the leadership of our Diocese regarding the unanimous approval of the Faith Pledge Resolution (re: the misuse of NDAs) at its recent Diocesan Synod: Based on the wording and success of that Resolution, our Diocesan Bishop Sandra has been asked to Second the misuse of NDAs Resolution at General Synod. The Can't Buy My Silence co-founder, Dr. Julie Macfarlane, notes that the Resolution will be presented/moved by the Rev. Dr. Canon Jeffrey Metcalfe of the Diocese of Quebec, the author of the excellent column in the June 2025 issue of the Anglican Journal about the misuse of NDAs and the church's needed role in no longer using them for anything other than their initial purpose: "Buying silence is a social sin the church cannot afford: NDAs compromise our Christian witness in the aftermath of misconduct. It's time to end them" (page 4): |
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. |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE DIOCESE |
