Schedule

Thursday, August 21 – catch up day

Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24 - St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, PEI - 200th Anniversary Celebrations and Service of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation

Monday, August 25 – Day Off

Tuesday, August 26 - Meetings in Office (in-person and online)

Wednesday, August 27 – King’s Edgehill Board Meeting (Windsor, NS); Parish Meeting

Thursday, August 28 – Ecumenical Clergy Gathering (Halifax, NS)

Friday, August 29 – Day off

Sunday, August 31 – Parish Worship

Monday, September 1 – Labour Day (Office Closed)

Tuesday, September 2 - Meeting with Executive Secretary of Synod; Bishop’s Advisory Committee (Archdeacons) Meeting online

Wednesday, September 3 - Meetings online; Regional Deans Meeting (online)

Announcements

Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce the appointments of:

The Reverend Taunya Dawson as Rector (half-time) for the Parish of St. Alban’s Dartmouth, effective September 1, 2025.

The Reverend Jordan Draper as Rector for the Parish of Annapolis, effective November 1^st, 2025. Jordan is coming to us from the Diocese of Saskatchewan. We look forward to welcoming him to our Diocese where he was formerly a postulant for ministry.

Openings

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

Rector, The Parish of Saint George, Halifax

Rector, full-time, The Parish of The Resurrection

Please note, the PAYROLL deadline for the pay of September 15th (which includes the period of September 1^st to/including September 15^th) will be brought forward from September 5th to end of business August 29th.  

Items received after end of business August 29th will be processed in October. 

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.

Are you wondering how God might be inviting you to serve? Join us for a shared weekend of prayer, conversation, and community as we explore the many paths of our Christian vocation.

Over the course of the weekend, we’ll hear from our bishops, clergy, and lay leaders about the diverse ways people live out their callings — in lay ministry, religious orders, the diaconate, and priesthood. You’ll hear real stories of discernment, have time to reflect, ask the big questions and pray together.

The cost is $50/person. Preregistration is required, and spaces are limited. Hosted at Villa Madonna Retreat Centre, meals and accommodation included.

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration please reach out to Carl Fraser vocations@nspeidiocese.ca

Event Page

Click here to Register

The Atlantic School of Discipleship makes available to congregation members and small groups the world-class teaching faculty of the Atlantic School of Theology. This is a one-year program, where participants receive background readings, prompting questions and two, live-to-zoom, encounters with an AST faculty member.

Enrollments for the September program are being accepted now at atlanticdiscipleship.com

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

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.

Join us for a time of renewal and inspiration at the Godly Play Maritimes Retreat, taking place September 12–13, 2025 at the beautiful Villa Madonna Retreat House in Rothesay, NB.

Cost: $150 (includes accommodations and meals)

Registration deadline August 29. Find more information here.

Registration is OPEN for both youth and leaders who are interested in being part of this year’s DYC! It’s happening October 3 to 5, and you can find all of the details (including the registration form!) here.

We’ll have lots of SafeR Church information to share this fall, so to help make that happen, we are working on making sure our list of SafeR Church Point People is up to date! If you are your parish SafeR Church Point Person and haven’t heard from Allie or Leah yet, please send an email to saferchurch@nspeidiocese.ca.

Mark your calendars! All Saints Anglican Church in Kingston is hosting a Church Yard Sale on Saturday, August 23rd from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Come explore a wide variety of items and great bargains — there's something for everyone!

Location: All Saints Anglican Church, 521 Pleasant Street, Kingston
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Date: Saturday, August 23rd

Don’t miss out on this community event — we hope to see you there!

Join us for a day full of fun, food, and festivities!
Enjoy a bouncy castle, hot dog BBQ with other delicious treats, music, and an exciting item swap (bring something to trade!). Get creative with cookie decorating, explore our stained glass window scavenger hunt, and feel the rhythm in our drumming circle.

It’s free, it’s for everyone, and it’s going to be a blast—see you there!

Quaker Exceptionalism – Exploring Race & Demystifying Racism

Join facilitators Wanda Thomas and Jessica Tellez for a dynamic, participatory workshop on race, racism, and justice. Though focused through the lens of Quaker history, the themes are broadly applicable and designed to foster self-reflection and action for social change.

Dates: September 5–7, 2025
Location: Camp Geddie, Hwy 245, Merigomish, NS
Open to: Quakers and friends of Quakers
Cost: $155 (includes accommodations & meals)

Register by August 16, 2025
Email Wanda Thomas at thwanda58@gmail.com with the subject: Quaker Exceptionalism – Exploring Race & Demystifying Racism.
Please include your name, address, contact info, and any dietary restrictions.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Tiny Church Concert Series
Fridays in September, 7:00 -8:00 pm, | The Little Dutch Church, 2393 Brunswick St

All are welcome to this series of short, acoustic, family-friendly concerts. Admission is by donation (suggested $10). Half of all funds raised will go to support the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.

• September 5: Ellianna Lee, The Dusty Halos (violin, singer-songwriter duo)
• September 12: Dane George, Koromanti and the North Star (Traditional mandolin, banjo)
• September 19: Tyler Messick (English balladry, folk-rock)
• September 26: Thomas McCallum (Early American hymnody)

St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church invites you to a Monthly Evening Service on Sunday, September 7 at 7:00 pm.

This special service will feature contemplative liturgy and traditional folk music, with guest musician Ellen Gibling on harp.

All are welcome to join in this time of prayer, reflection, and music.

Join us at St. John’s Anglican Church, Westphal for a delicious Turkey Supper & Silent Auction on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 pm.

Enjoy a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings—potatoes, homemade dressing, carrots, peas, cranberry sauce, gravy, roll, and homemade Gingerbread with lemon sauce—for $20/adults, $10/children under 12. Eat in or take out available.

Tickets available until September 13, 2025. Leave a message at the church office at 902-435-1880 to reserve.
Wheelchair accessible.

Enjoy a delicious take-out meal on Saturday, September 20! Choose from Hamburger Soup or Fish Chowder (16oz), served with a biscuit and dessert.

Pick-up: 4:00–5:30 pm
Adults $15 | Children $7
Order by September 15 by calling Elaine L. at 902-865-4727

Don’t miss out on this warm and hearty meal—perfect for September evenings!

St. Francis by the Lakes Anglican Church is pleased to present Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame inductee John Snyder, live in concert with special guests on Saturday, September 27, from 2:00–4:30 pm.

Tickets: Advance $10 | At the Door $15
E-transfer available via stfrancisbythelakes.ca
For concert information and ticket sales, contact John Snyder at 902-430-0253 or Elaine Bishop at 902-864-3634.

Come enjoy an afternoon of great music and community!

Join us as St. Francis by the Lakes Anglican Church celebrates its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 pm.

The afternoon will include a Blessing of the Animals and an Open House with refreshments.

All are welcome—come celebrate this milestone with us!

Ever wondered why we’re Anglicans? Join us for Anglicanism 101, a four-week series exploring our faith, history, and practices—with room for your questions, too!

Schedule: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
 October 7 – Introduction & A Brief History
 October 14 – Worship, Vestments & Holy Hardware
 October 21 & 28 – Your Requested Topics!

 Let us know if you’re coming—just so we can prep enough handouts.
email hello@anglicancathedralhalifax.ca

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  - Aug. 16, 2025 - Aug. 22, 2025.

Nova Scotia - $0.9204 Prince Edward Island - $0.9204