Schedule

Thursday, March 26 - Holy Eucharist, Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, PEI (7pm)

Friday, March 27 - Prince Edward Island Lenten Gathering, St. Thomas Anglican Church, Parish of New London (10am-3pm)

Sunday, March 29 - Parish Visit - St. James, Armdale

Monday, March 30 - Day off

Tuesday, March 31 - Administration/Catch up (am), In Office Meetings (pm); preparations for Holy Week worship

Wednesday, April 1 - Monthly Meeting with Director for Parish Relations; preparations for Holy Week worship

Appointments

Parish of Wilmot - The Reverend Sue Channen has been appointed Rector (half-time), effective March 16, 2026. 

Prince Edward Island Region - The Reverend Shirley Cole, Rector for the Parish of New London, has been appointed as Regional Dean, effective March 18, 2026

Openings

Shared Ministry - Parish of St. John's Crapaud and the Parish of Milton and Rustico, 3/4 time

Full-Time Rector - Parish of Christ Church, Amherst

Full-Time Incumbent - Parish of St. Luke's Hubbards & Parish of Blandford

Shared Ministry of the Parish of Digby, The Anglican Church of Canada and Rivers of Grace Pastoral Charge, The United Church of Canada

Full-Time Rector, Anglican Parishes of St. John's & St. Nicholas

Bishop Sandra Fyfe is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Picco as Diocesan Archivist. Mark brings valuable archival experience from Library and Archives Canada, the Jewish Public Library of Montreal, and the Bedford Institute of Oceanography.

Mark will work two days per week, typically Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are pleased to welcome him to the office on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Contact information for Mark's is archives@nspeidiocese.ca or (902) 406-8982.

PURPOSE: To provide for development and/or expansion in new growth areas at the parish, regional or diocesan level; to provide seed monies for experiential and/or new forms of ministry; to provide seed money for projects that foster engagement with the wider community and the gospel; to provide funding for Outreach Ministry which touches the lives of those in need in society in general.

AMOUNT: All grants and loans are subject to the availability of funds.

DEADLINE: April 30th

APPLICATION: Download form to be completed, including a budget. See Policy 2.2.9 Growth for Ministry Fund - Governing Regulations and Application for Funding (Revised February 2017) Please mail completed forms to the Synod Office or email to Tonia's attention at office@nspeidiocese.ca

The Diocese is developing a new five-year strategic plan, and we need your voice! As we enter this important season of discernment, we are exploring one central question: What future do we want to shape together for the Diocese, and what will it take to get there?

Parishioners, lay leaders, and clergy are invited to an in-person or on-line gatherings to reflect on day-to-day parish life and ensure our new strategic plan reflects local realities. Everyone is welcome. No special preparation or expertise is required—just your care for the future of the Church!

Why Attend? This is a space to imagine the future and name what we want to grow over the next five years. By attending, you will:

• Help shape the priorities and direction of the Diocese.

• Share your hopes and aspirations for parish life in your region.

• Share ideas on how the Diocese can be more connected and supportive.

• Discern together where God may be calling the Church next.

Your perspective is vital. Please join us in this hopeful, collaborative conversation!

To register by phone, call 902-420-0717. 

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact:
thereforewehavehope@gmail.com

We can expect to see new people join us for worship celebrations on Resurrection Sunday. An intentional, warm welcome will help in making a good first impression with our guests. There are simple, affordable ways to help those who are unfamiliar with our special service and our church. Read this article for some ideas: 4 Ways to Welcome New Families to Church on Easter, written by Raven Cannon.

Holy Week and Easter offer a sacred and hope‑filled opportunity to welcome new people into the life of your faith community. Many already have a connection to your parish, others are searching, and some are simply spiritually curious. A gentle, thoughtful invitation can make all the difference.

Reach out—especially to newcomers!

A personal invitation is the most effective method. 

Let people know they are welcome, expected, and included.

Spread the word widely.

Use every channel available to you:

• Paper invitations for parishioners to share with people they know

• Your parish website

• Church and neighbourhood Facebook pages

• Posters in local gathering places

• Congregational email lists

• Roadside signs and sandwich boards

Include the essentials.

Make sure every announcement clearly states:

• Service times

• Civic address / location

• What to expect - type of liturgy, childcare service, etc. 

(Never assume people already know where you are or how to find you.)

Make giving easy. 

Share information about how to donate to your ministry.

• Easter memorials

• Easter flower gifts

• Canada Helps (safe and simple online giving)   www.canadahelps.org

• PAR or e-transfers, etc. 

Your invitation not only welcomes people into the powerful story of Holy Week, and to encounter loving faith community, but also helps them support the ministries that make a real difference to their neighbours.

We're headed off for a weekend with youth in grades 7 to 12 for a weekend of fun and learning about how to tune in with ourselves, with God, and with one another at Big Cove Camp in Sutherlands River, and registration for youth participants and leaders is NOW OPEN! You can find all the details here!

REGISTRATION is OPEN for our Annual Clergy Retreat: June 8th to June 12th at Our Lady of Hope Retreat Centre, Stanley Bridge, PEI, as we ponder God's gift of friendship and its many dimensions with the Rev. Dr. Dawna Wall.

Dorothy Day courageously stated that we all know the long loneliness. Living into our vocations means we are often holding a lot, and don't always have a safe place to put things down, or those whom we can examine the dimensions of the burdens. Others have been here before us, and through their stories offer us encouragement, tears of lament, laughter and understanding. Francis and Claire, David Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, Aelred and Ivo...to name just a few of those who compass us about, with spiritual friendship.

Click HERE for details and to register

Email questions to Rev. Tammy Hodge Orovec at: rev.tammyhodge@gmail.com

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.

Lent/Spring update  

The Diocesan Environment Network will visit Prince Edward Island from April 19–22, meeting with parishes and community groups to promote environmental action and eco-spirituality.

An Earth Day service will be held April 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Church, Ellerslie, followed by a public gathering at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall in Summerside. All are welcome.

It is not too late . . . 

There is still time to register a project for the Say Yes! to Kids 2026 campaign - deadline for the SYTK 2026 registration is Wed. April 1, and that is not an April Fool's trick. However, there is magic when a parish raises funds for a Say Yes! to Kids project. Don't miss out on that great opportunity: https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/sytk2026opens/ 

If you feel the need to speak more directly to someone about possibilities (do not let the lack of young people in your parish be a deterrant - there are lots of options), you can contact the following: Allie Colp, Diocesan Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator (youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca) Cynthia Pilichos, Diocesan Anglican Foundation Representative (cjp2320@gmail.com); or Michelle Hauser, AFC's Development & Communication Officer mhauser@anglicanfoundation.org). Don't miss out on the Say Yes! to Kids movement!

All Saints, Bedford

St. Francis by the Lakes, Lower Sackville

Women's Retreat on Saturday, April 25 from 10am-3pm, with Rev. Cathy Pharo, an Anglican priest serving parishes in Crapaud and in Alberton.  Her theme is Rooted in Love. Cost is $30. and to register, contact srgemma@eastlink.ca

Project Heaven on Earth Workshop day on Friday, March 27 from 9"30-3:30 pm with Martin Rutte, the author of this text.

Martin Rutte is an internationally recognized speaker, author and consultant and is president of Livelihood- a management consulting firm based in Charlottetown, Canada and New Mexico. Cost is $60 and that includes his text and $40 if you have the text. To register, contact srgemma@eastlink.ca

Start your Saturday with good food and great company at a Community Breakfast hosted by Holy Trinity Anglican Church.

Enjoy a warm breakfast in a welcoming community atmosphere. A free-will offering will be accepted.

Bring your friends, family, and neighbours—all are welcome!

Join the Rev. Frances Drolet-Smith and Heather Carter for a day of reflection, prayer and meditation focusing on the task of making peace. Despite evidence to the contrary, transforming the world is not an impossible task! Fundamental to our lives as Christians living in an often troubled world, is the understanding that hope is a choice. God calls us to the task of making peace and enables us to offer peace to others. A viable, practical way to cultivate peace around us is to deepen our inner life. 

 Walk the indoor labyrinth. Express your desire for peace in a visual art activity. Be still. Knit, if you wish - just be. Pray for peace in a world so in need.
A simple soup lunch provided – a free-will offering gratefully received.

Community members are invited to attend the Spring Market at St. Francis by the Lakes, located at 192 First Lake Drive in Lower Sackville, on Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The market will feature 20 vendors offering a wide variety of goods, along with a bake sale, 50/50 draw, and an exciting ticket auction. The ticket auction — similar to a penny auction — gives attendees the chance to win a variety of new items and themed gift baskets. Tickets are just $2 for 25, and draws will take place at 1:30 p.m.

Guests can also enjoy a $5 lunch, with a choice of hamburger or turkey soup.

Admission is $2 at the door. Organizers look forward to welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of shopping, food, and prizes.

Andrew Killawee has enjoyed a rewarding career working as a music director in the Anglican tradition for more than 25 years.

Now he’s embarking on a parallel, and deeply personal project: a return to the church music of his childhood - specifically the Baptist hymnals that first shaped his understanding of spiritual and communal music-making.

By delving into these sacred pages, Andrew will attempt to reimagine melodies and harmonies that have largely been forgotten, through a contemporary lens influenced by his own 30 years of experience working in multiple genres of music.

For Andrew, this is the music of family gatherings, summer camps, and mid-week hymn sings – sounds that inspired community and faith for his family, friends, and the wider community around him.

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Just in time for Easter, St Margaret of Scotland Church is hosting a Hot Cross Bun Sale featuring homemade buns fresh from the oven.

Packages of six are available for $8. Pre-orders can be placed by text at 902-222-5018 or by email at Smoshalifax@outlook.com. The deadline for orders is Sunday, March 29. Quantities are limited.

Orders will be ready for pickup on Saturday, April 4, from 2–4 p.m. at the church hall (basement door), 3751 Robie St., just north of Leeds Street.

Don’t miss this delicious Easter tradition while supplies last!

The Cathedral Church of All Saints is putting together a Walk to the Cross for the morning of Good Friday, incorporating some of the traditional Stations of the Cross. Beginning at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, we will carry a cross through the streets of Halifax's South End, stopping to reflect on aspects of Jesus' suffering and death through the lens of today's challenges. Stops will include the Provincial Courthouse ("Jesus is condemned..."), the Public Library, Spencer House, an elementary school, the Victoria Garden hospital complex. We will conclude with "Jesus is buried" at the font in the Cathedral . 

We welcome clergy and members of various congregations to become part of this - please email Rev. Kate (kateheichler@anglicancathedralhalifax.ca), or call her at 902-448-3414 before March 28 if you want to participate. And please spread the word to your congregants if it doesn't conflict with your worship times that day. It should take 90 minutes or less. 

Families are invited to celebrate Easter at a fun-filled community event on Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m. Hosted at St. James “The Yellow Church” in Boutilier’s Point, the afternoon will feature crafts, storytelling, prayers, a special visit from the Easter Bunny, and an exciting Easter egg hunt. The event will take place at 6991 St. Margaret’s Bay Road and is open to all ages.

A fun-filled spring celebration is coming to Lower Sackville! The community is invited to a free Easter/Spring Party on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Francis by the Lakes.

Open to all ages, the event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including an egg-on-spoon relay, colouring and craft tables, bingo, cookie decorating, and plenty of treats. Kids can also enjoy an Easter bunny hunt, face painting, and a photo booth.

Organizers say the event is a great way for families and neighbors to come together, celebrate the season, and enjoy some festive fun.

A community workshop aimed at helping people confidently talk about their faith will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Stairs Memorial United Church in Dartmouth. Titled “Learning to Speak About Our Faith in a Post-Christian World,” the session will explore spirituality in Canadian society today and offer practical guidance for sharing and growing in faith. The workshop will be led by Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell of the Atlantic School of Theology, and free registration is available to those interested in attending.

The St. Luke’s Earth Keepers are inviting individuals, families, and community groups to take part in an Earth Day Cleanup Challenge on Saturday, April 18, from 9 to 11 a.m., rain or shine.

Participants are encouraged to clean up an area in their community, with prizes awarded for the most unique and most valuable items collected. Bags and gloves will be provided, and all are welcome to join.

The Earth Keepers will gather at the Exit 6 carpool lot at 9 a.m. before heading out. Following the cleanup, participants are invited to St. Luke’s Parish Hall for refreshments and prize presentations at 11:30 a.m.

Come out, help keep the community clean, and celebrate Earth Day together.

Cribbage enthusiasts are invited to a social afternoon of cards at St. Margaret of Scotland Church on Tuesday, April 21, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

The event will take place at the church, located at 3751 Robie St., and is open to beginners, novice players, and seasoned regulars alike. Organizers are aiming to welcome up to 56 players.

Admission is $5.00, and all are encouraged to attend for an afternoon of friendly competition and community connection.

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

The St. Francis Players are proud to present their latest production, All Aboard Encore, with four exciting show dates sure to entertain audiences this spring.

Tickets are $30 and include a delicious meal of chili, salad, roll and dessert. A vegetarian option is available upon request at the time of ticket purchase. Wine and beer will also be available.

The box office will be open online from March 21 at 1:00 p.m. until April 20 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased in person at St. Francis by the Lakes, 192 First Lake Drive, during the following times:

• Sunday, March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• Sunday, April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Don’t miss this lively dinner theatre experience filled with great food, great company, and great entertainment.

Come out and enjoy the annual St. Luke’s Mayfest Indoor Yard and Bake Sale—a great community event happening rain or shine! Browse a wide selection of yard sale treasures and treat yourself to delicious homemade baked goods. There’s something for everyone.

• Please bring your own reusable shopping bags
• Cash only
• Please – no early birds
• Wheelchair accessible

For more information, visit twocoves.ca or follow @TwoCovesHubbards on social media.

Come find a bargain, enjoy some baking, and support a great community event!

The Dartmouth Region's Marriage Success Course is offered as a marriage preparation course for couples of all genders and sexual orientations. Topics covered include: Communication, Conflict, Finances, Spirituality, Family of Origin and Sexuality. You do not have to reside in the Dartmouth region to participate. Marriage Success will be held Saturday, 2 May 2026,  at St. Luke's Church, 9 Veterans Avenue, Dartmouth. The course will only be offered if a minimum of 4 couples register. Cost: $60 per couple (materials and food provided) Registration deadline is 31 March 2026. See registration form or e-mail marriagesuccess@outlook.com for more information.

Gather, relax, and raise a glass to the Class! Join alumni, graduates, special guests, and families for a relaxed social gathering with light refreshments on the eve of Convocation. During this event, we will present student prizes and awards as well as the Rev. Alison Etter Memorial Fund grants, which support alumni projects that promote peace. We will also celebrate other accomplishments across the AST community. 

You are cordially invited to the 2026 Atlantic School of Theology Convocation. Please join us as we celebrate the achievements of our graduating class and the callings they are answering as they move into the world.

A reception will follow the ceremony. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Joining us from afar? A link for the YouTube Live Stream will be shared closer to the date for those who wish to join us online.

Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 term at the Niagara School for Missional Leadership, offering two online courses for clergy and lay leaders across Canada.

Engaging the Community: Empowering Leaders to Embrace God’s Mission in Local Contexts
Mondays, April 13 – June 8 (no class May 18), 2–4 pm EST.

Rhythms of Missional Spirituality
Wednesdays, April 15 – June 3, 10 am–12 pm EST.

Both courses provide practical tools for ministry, community engagement, and spiritual leadership in today’s changing context.

Full details and registration are available at www.nsml.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  - Mar. 21, 2026 - Mar. 27, 2026

Nova Scotia - $1.6203 Prince Edward Island - $1.6203