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Rector, The Parish of Saint George, Halifax

Rector, full-time, The Parish of The Resurrection

Rector, full-time, Apostles Halifax

Director for Parish Relations, The Diocese of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

With several staff away on vacation on Monday, September 29, the remaining team members will be working from home, and the Synod Office will be closed to visitors.

The Synod Office will also be closed on Tuesday, September 30, as we pause to observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

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.

Now thank we all our God! 

Gather the community and give thanks to God for all our blessings.

Sunday, October 12th and the days surrounding it provide a great opportunity to invite people to celebrate the harvest and the gifts of our generous Creator. Host special events and make worship special for long-time parishioners and guests. The holiday is also a chance to engage with children and families in festive, fun activities.  

Find fabulous ideas here:

Diocesan Youth and Family Pinterest board - https://ca.pinterest.com/nspeiyfm/thanksgiving/

Build Faith - Virginia Theological Seminary - https://buildfaith.org/?s=thanksgiving

(NOTE: the November date is American Thanksgiving. Adapt these for October)

United Church of Canada - https://united-church.ca/worship-special-days/thanksgiving-sunday

New sociological research on Christianity and secularism in Canada will be explored at an upcoming webinar Friday, October 10, at 4 p.m. (Atlantic Time). Dr. Ross Lockhart, Professor of Mission Studies and Dean of St. Andrew's Hall, University of British Columbia, offers at presentation called, Minority Report: Christian Witness in a Secular City. The Presbyterian minister and scholar shares his research on 14 ministries on the West Coast and lessons on how Christians are engaging their predominately secular neighbours.

This is the first of a 'Flourishing Forward' series hosted by the Flourishing Congregations Institute, based in Alberta. Join on Zoom for a 30-minute interactive gathering – 20-minute research presentation and 10-minute Q/A (optional 15-minutes after for networking).

REGISTER:    https://flourishingcongregations.org/minority-report-christian-witness-in-a-secular-city/

The Anglican Church of Canada has some special resources for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Other resources may also be found here: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/programs/worship-resources/pages/celebrating-indigenous-peoples--916

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

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Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.  we are launching our new Diocesan Home Communion ministry training kit.  This 40-minute session on Zoom is an introduction to this free resource. The kit will be available from our Diocesan webpage in early November. 

This GUIDING LIGHT training package includes:

Diocesan policy and protocol explanation

Anglican reading materials

Reflection questions to engage the materials

Two Video lessons: 

    Theology of Eucharist - Rev. Ian Wissler

    Pastoral Approaches & Practical Information - Rev. Tammy Hodge Orovec.

Orders of Service (liturgy templates)

Request form for Bishop's license

Checklist, devotions and MORE!

SIGN UP for the ZOOM HERE:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GUIDINGLIGHT

Resources are suitable for individual or group use.

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.

Anglicans Powering Potential thank Bishop Sandra for her message of support to our Jewish colleagues published in the Net News of September 17. Bishop Sandra was shocked and appalled, as were many others, to learn of the recent hateful, anti-Semitic graffiti that appeared on three Jewish places of worship in Halifax and their corresponding sidewalks. Bishop Sandra reached out to the leaders of the synagogues on behalf of Anglicans in this diocese to express our concern and support for them and their communities in the face of these acts of anti-Jewish racism. 

There were many others who expressed solidarity with our Jewish friends and neighbours. Anglicans Powering Potential reached out and received a message of thanks. The President of AST, the Rev. Dr. Heather McCance, was interviewed last week on CBC's early morning program, Information Morning about this anti-Semitic graffiti. The Atlantic School of Theology (AST) has a statement of support for our Jewish colleagues on the AST Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticSchoolofTheology/). 

Bishop Sandra encouraged us to live out our baptismal promise, with God's help, to strive for justice and peace among all people, respecting the dignity of every human being in prayerful, practical, and concrete ways, in solidarity with our Jewish friends and neighbours, so that they can be assured of our love and care for them in these anxious times, and as they strive to live faithfully, peacefully, and without fear. Bishop Sandra reminded us that we are all children of the same God and an act of violence against any of our siblings is something we are called to condemn as followers of Jesus Christ. 

NDAs, the acronym for Non-Disclosure Agreements, are often used for purposes beyond their original intent (protection of intellectual property and trade secrets). Our Diocesan Synod in May, Therefore We Have Hope, unanimously passed a resolution, presented by Anglicans Powering Potential, confirming the Diocese would not misuse NDAs. Can’t Buy My Silence is offering an information and training session to understand better NDAs misuse. The link below allows you to register, with the link for the actual session being sent to your e-mail closer to the Oct. 9th date. So, don't hesitate to register - do so now! This promises to be a valuable session:

Thursday, Oct 9th, 1 - 2.30 AST https://secure.everyaction.com/sLMgumcqmUeIHLyx96IgxA2

As well, Can’t Buy My Silence is offering a confidential peer support group for individuals affected by the misuse of NDAs and their traumatic impacts, facilitated by Dr Angela Grace, clinical psychologist, someone with her own NDA experience. If you are interested, or you know of someone who could benefit from this support, please e-mail: cjp2320@gmail.com for further information. 

Not just on "Orange Shirt Day", but every day, APP reminds us all to commit ourselves to prayerfully seek reconciliation, justice, and healing so that we can all live in a right relationship with one another, according to our baptismal covenants. Amen. 

Youth in grades 7 to 12 are invited to unplug from the stresses and pressures of the fall, and join us for a  FREE Diocesan Youth Fall Fun Day on October 4 from 10:30 am to 5 pm! You can find all of the details of that here. Transportation can be arranged as long as we have enough time to figure out the logistics – Cape Breton and PEI, this includes you!! The info page also has a downloadable invitation that you can print out and share with young people in your church or community!

Godly Play is a storytelling-based children’s ministry curriculum and program that encourages wonder, reflection, and exploration. At this day-long workshop, you’ll have time to experience Godly Play, hear about available resources and supports, and talk about how you might be able to use Godly Play in your parish!

Bring a bagged lunch and join us for this free workshop at St. John's Anglican Church in Truro (23 Church St., Truro NS).

We’re just putting the finishing touches on a resource to support parishes in marking Halloween with their community. It’s not quite ready yet, but if you fill out this form, we will send it to you as soon as it is!

More info (and registration!) here: https://www.nspeidiocese.ca/events/the-jesse-tree-project/2025-11-30

The finance team will send out scholarships for post-secondary students, and bursaries to school age children, over the next few weeks. If you received a scholarship or bursary in January, there is no need to re-apply. However, if you have not received a scholarship or bursary before, please contact Lawrence at financialcontroller@nspeidiocese.ca to apply.

Hello everyone,

As the new editor of The Diocesan Times, I’m excited to connect with our parishes across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

I want to hear your stories! If there’s something wonderful happening in your community – a special event, a new ministry, or a unique person to highlight – please get in touch. I'd love to work with you to write and promote your stories in the paper. You don’t have to write the stories yourself. I can do that for you. 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Jennifer Anandanayagam

Email me at 

diocesantimes@gmail.com or call 902-210-1460. Thank you! 

Parishes of Aylesford and Berwick are looking to hire an Administrative Assitant, please click the button below for more information about the position.

Please send resume to Reverend Dorothy Miller dorothybmiller7@gmail.com

Christ Church in Berwick would like to obtain a Baptismal Font.

Please contact Reverend Dorothy at dorothybmiller7@gmail.com or Call 902-698-1112.

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)

Sunday Evenings, Sept. 21 - Nov. 23, starting at 5pm with a light supper. 

Being With is for anyone who's curious about faith or wondering if the Christian faith has something meaningful to offer. 

No Special knowledge needed. Just what you have learned in life so far.

Contact Rev. Kate if you have questions - kateheichler@anglicancathedralhalifax.ca or call 902-406-8978

Saturday, Sept. 27 |  8:00 am–1:00 pm

Come one, come all! Find hidden gems, bargains big & small. 
Come early for the best selection!
Support local • Score deals • Celebrate community 

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!

You’re Invited! 
Join us on Sunday, Sept 28 at 4:00 PM at St. Alban’s, Woodside (345 Pleasant St., Dartmouth) for a Service of Holy Communion on the eve of the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels.

We will celebrate the Installation of the Rev’d Taunya J. Dawson, MA, MDiv, as Rector of St. Alban’s.

Reception to follow — all are welcome!

Halifax Parks & Recreation is hosting several free community development workshops this fall to train volunteers in the HRM region.  

These 2-hour seminars include:  

 - Neighbourhood Placemaking 101

 - Boards 101

 - Navigating Community Resources: Asset Mapping 101

 - Communication & Conflict Resolution

Workshops begin Oct. 1 and run several times with the final one being hosted on Dec. 3.

For more information visit:  https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/volunteering/leadership-community-training-opportunities

Mark your calendars! St. Alban’s Church, 345 Pleasant Street, is hosting a delicious Ham Dinner Take-Out on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 4:00 – 5:30 pm.

Enjoy a hearty meal for just $20.00 – perfect for a cozy fall evening!

To order your dinner, please call 902-463-6018 or 902-463-2493.
Tickets must be reserved on or before September 29th.

Don’t miss out – order today and treat yourself while supporting your local church community!

Margaret Benefiel is guest speaker at a special event being hosted on contemplative prayer practices.

Dr. Benefiel (Ph.D.) is Director of the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. She will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 30th, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1300 Oxford St., Halifax.

This gathering is open to those who are new to the contemplative path, as well as seasoned practitioners.

St. Margaret of Scotland Church invites you to a warm and welcoming Casserole Luncheon on Thursday, October 2nd from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Admission: $12.00 (Students & Seniors: $10.00)

Come enjoy a delicious meal, good company, and a chance to connect with community friends. All are welcome—bring a friend or two!

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition at the Cribbage Social on Saturday, October 4, from 12:00–4:00 pm, Admission is just $5.00.

All are welcome—beginners, novices, and regular players alike! The event is looking for 56 players to take part.

For more information or to register, please contact Doug King at 902-237-5999.

A fundraiser for refugees & special projects

Tickets: $50 (pre-sold only) cash or Tip Tap

Box Office Hours:

After Sunday Worship (next to the greeters’ table)

Beginning Wednesday, September 17:

               Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:45 – 1:45 pm

                Inside the purple awning entrance

 Evening Highlights: Live music, Cash Bar, Jewelry Table

 Free Parking: Available at the VG lot off College Street

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

Trinity Anglican, Digby, would like to rehome these four windows. Two have been fully restored and two have been appraised at $2000 and $5000 respectively. We would be very happy to receive a donation in lieu of a sale. Pick up in Digby (they are already crated). Full information about all windows available from Warden Colleen Humbert at colleenhumbert@gmail.com. 

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  - Sept. 20, 2025 - Sept. 26, 2025.

Nova Scotia - $0.9603 Prince Edward Island - $0.9603