Schedule

Thursday, June 25 - Friday, June 26 - Vacation

Monday, June 29 - Ordination of Jacqueline Keddy, Nicholas Lucciola, Twila Robar-Decoste and Joseph (Joe) Young to the Sacred Order of Deacons, and Installation of Archdeacons Jeanne Hunter, Kristen MacKenzie, Catherine Pharo and Jacqueline Warren, 7pm at the The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax.

Tuesday, June 30 - Administration/Catch up (am), Provincial House of Bishops Meeting (pm)

Announcements

Openings

Full-Time Rector - Parish of St. Peter's, Charlottetown

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

During the summer months, Net News will be published on a biweekly schedule on the following dates:

• July 8
• July 22
• August 5
• August 19

We will resume our regular weekly publication schedule beginning September 2.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a wonderful summer.

 

Please join the Proud Anglicans team at this year’s Halifax Pride Parade – Saturday July 18! 

The parade route can be found here (https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/70291-2), and the parade begins at 12:00 noon.

We will gather on Cogswell St. by 11:00am, July 18th, when the street closures begin. There is no parking at the gathering grounds.  

Our float number is C2

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. 

We are currently looking for a truck and driver to support our participation in the Pride Parade. If you have a truck and would be interested in helping, we would love to hear from you.

In some of our neighbourhoods our church is the ONLY faith community who welcomes 2SLGBTQI+ friends!

The month of June is typically PRIDE month for towns and cities. Sometimes these celebrations are hosted in July or August.

It is time to get the invitation out to members of that community, their friends and allies. PRIDE is an ideal occasion to invite, embrace and celebrate our 2SLGBTQI+ siblings. We can host special activities and worship events, including special prayers and other acknowledgements. Explore a variety of resources on our Diocesan page.

Still time to contribute to SYTK 2026

Together with partners, the YWCA Halifax is creating a space, Anchor Spryfield, that embodies its vision for intergenerational change and impact, where supporting the youth of today transforms the communities of tomorrow. That is why Anglicans Powering Potential and the Cathedral Church of All Saints are collaborating for its Anglican Foundation of Canada's Say Yes! to Kids 2026 campaign, because we, like the YWCA Halifax, have an "ongoing commitment to equity, belonging, and community collaboration [while]...strengthening relationships and building community supports that help youth thrive." Help make this vision for youth a reality - it is not too late to donate!

Don't delay! Here's how to contribute:

On Line: https://www.canadahelps.org/s/jN4Xav  or by Cheque: payable to the Anglican Foundation of Canada; Anchor Youth Space in the memo line; mail to: 80 Hayden St., Toronto, ON, M4Y 3G2. 

We extend hugh thanks to our donors to date - there is still time to make a contribution!

The Diocesan Executive Council thinks so - we are forming a task force to explore models of development and funding that would allow the Anglican Church to make a meaningful and visible impact in the realm of affordable housing. We are seeking members from around the diocese for this task force, people with some of the following qualities and expertise:

- Creative thinkers with a sense of the breadth of Christian mission

- Able to dream big

- Real Estate development experience/expertise

- Building experience/expertise

- Financial acumen/expertise

- Deep knowledge of diocesan history and "big initiatives"

- Organizational gifts

We hope to convene the first gathering of this task force via Zoom in July, and it will meet over much of the next year. If you are interested in helping, Please contact The Rev. Kate Heichler (kateheichler@anglicancathedralhalifax.ca). We are not seeking a large group, so may get more names than we need at the moment, but it will be helpful to have a list of people motivated in this area.

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.

Summer updates  

Please join us for the Ordination to the Diaconate for Danny Ray on Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 pm at St. Margaret of Scotland Church.

Treat yourself to a delicious homemade meal while supporting St. Alban's Church! On Thursday, July 16, 2026, enjoy a take-out Chicken Salad Plate featuring chicken salad, potato salad, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, a roll, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Pick-up is available from 4:00–5:30 p.m. at the Church Hall, 345 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth. Tickets are $18.00 and must be purchased in advance. The deadline to purchase tickets is July 15.

To order your tickets, please call 902-463-2493.

St. Paul's Anglican Church warmly invites the community to the annual Blessing of the Boats on Sunday, July 26, at 2:30 p.m. at the Terence Bay Government Wharf. The service will be led by The Rev. Cate Ratcliffe and offers an opportunity to pray for the safety of those who work and travel on the water.

Following the blessing, attendees will have the opportunity to board the Bluenose II, which will be in port. Visitors are also encouraged to stop by the SS Atlantic Heritage Park Society Interpretation Centre at 180 Sandy Cove Road. Please bring a lawn chair for the service.

Join us on Monday, August 3rd for a lively evening at the Hubbards Shore Club in support of St. Luke’s ACW!
Doors Open: 6:00 PM, Show Starts: 7:00 PM
Enjoy an exciting lineup of amazing local talent, along with classic community favourites including:
Fish Pond, Sucker Pull, Bake Table, Canteen, Jewellery Table, 50/50 Draw and much more!
Admission: Adults: $8, Children under 12: $4, Children under 5: Free
Come early, bring your friends, and enjoy a fun-filled night for a great cause!
Learn more at twocoves.ca and follow us on Facebook: @TwoCovesHubbards

Drop in weekly on zoom to enjoy the hilarious, funny, laugh out loud adventures of The Getaway Girls and share your thoughts. Very informal. Come when you can.

Register at galpingirl@gmail.com.

Times to be determined by group.

St. Margaret of Scotland is holding The White Rose Family Folk Fest on Saturday, June 27th at 1pm.

Performances by Bops with Tots!, Thomas McCallum, Japhy Sullivan & Zakary Miller.

This is an outdoor event, there will be a BBQ and lots of kids activities. 

Admission is by donation in support of the all-ages ukulele club.

Trinity Anglican Church warmly invites the community to the Trinity Rose Window Hall Fundraising Concert on Saturday, June 27 at 3:00 pm at Trinity Anglican Church, 109 Queen St., Digby.

The concert will feature outstanding local musicians generously donating their time and talent in support of this important project.

Suggested donation: $20, or pay what you can. Every contribution makes a difference!

On behalf of Rev. Gary Barr and the entire congregation of St. John's Anglican Church, we are pleased to extend a warm invitation to all past clergy and parishoners as well as anyone with a connection to The Little Church with the Big Heart to join us in celebrating the 235th anniversary of our parish. The celebration will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, beginning with a Service of Thanksgiving at 10am, followed by a festive reception at the Parish Hall of St. John's Church, 1215 Main St., Dartmouth, NS.

Parish of St. John the Evangelist (Middle Sackville) is now seeking a Music Director

- Part-Time

- Piano/Keyboard & Choir Leadership

- Vibrant, Affirming Anglican Community

- Full details on website (Click this link) Music Director Position, St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church

How to Apply: Send your resume & cover letter to: stjohntheevangelistwardens@gmail.com

Education for Ministry (EfM)  is a program of theological education by extension for lay people. Last year we introduced a new revised program of study called EfM: Classic. There are four years of study, but participants commit for one year at a time, meeting in small groups with a trained mentor. The program combines academic study with integrative components to help participants take what they learn about Scripture, church history, theology and ethics into their own lives and hearts, supporting them in living out a vibrant baptismal ministry in the church and in the world. EfM is also available for those who are unable to attend local classes via Zoom.

 We also introduced a new, one-year program called EfM Wide Angle which is a one-year program that gives participants a taste of each of the classic four years. Wide Angle participants can either be brought into a traditional seminar group as a 5th voice or create a standalone group. This may not be offered by all mentors.

If you are interested in joining an EfM  group or wish to learn more, please contact a local mentor or David Harrison, the Diocesan EfM Coordinator and EfM Canada Online Coordinator, via email (djh@djharrison.ca) David can put you in contact with a local mentor or provide you information if you are interested in EfM Online.

 Currently we have one face-to-face group based in HRM mentored by the Rev David Fletcher. This group meets on Saturdays at St Andrew’s, Cole Harbour. Rev Fletcher is interested in creating a second group based on “Wide Angle” if there is sufficient interest.

 David Harrison mentors an online group with the majority of members from our diocese plus other participants from across Canada. This group meets on Sunday afternoons starting at 4:00pm. If there is enough interest (at least 6 people) I will create another online class on Tuesday evenings starting at 7:00pm. If there is interest in “Wide Angle” those participants would be integrated into the regular class.

 If you are interested in becoming an EfM Mentor, you need to take training. Registration for this is now open, but as spaces are very limited, this must be done immediately. Please contact David Harrison for more information: djh@djharrison.caMentor trainings are being scheduled now. To be a Mentor, you need to either: be a graduate of the EfM program or be a member of the clergy.

Registration for both EfM Classic and Wide Angle is scheduled to open on July 1 at www.efmcanada.ca . Tuition is $350.00 per year, you must contact a mentor prior to registering.

More information on Education for Ministry can be found here: https://www.efmcanada.ca/

David Harrison, djh@djharrison.ca

EfM Diocesan Coordinator, EfM Canada Online Coordinator

Available for any parish that would like to have it.

Please email stspoffice@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  - June 20, 2026 - June 26, 2026

Nova Scotia - $1.2074 Prince Edward Island - $1.2074