Schedule

Thursday, July 9th - Senior Leadership Team Meeting (am); In-Office Meeting (pm)

Friday, July 10th - Day Off

Saturday, July 11th - Day Off

Sunday, July 12th -  Parish Visit - Holy Trinity Church, Middleton - 15 year anniversary

Monday, July 13th - Day Off

Tuesday, July 14th - Administration/Catch up (am), In-Office Meetings (pm)

Wednesday, July 15 - In-Office Meeting (am)

Thursday, July 16 - In-Office Meeting (am)

Friday, July 17 - Panel Discussion (am)

Saturday, July 18th - Halifax Pride Parade, 12pm (Float number C2)

Sunday, July 19th - Parish Worship

Monday, July 20th - Day Off

Tuesday, July 21st - Administration/Catch up, In-Office Meetings (pm)

Wednesday, July 22nd - Writing/Planning Day

Announcements

Bishop Sandra has accepted the resignation of The Very Reverend Paul Smith as Rector for The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Dean of the Diocese, and as Archdeacon of the Chebucto region, effective January 1, 2027. We wish Paul well as he moves into retirement.

Openings

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 - Parish of St. Stephen's, Chester

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.

The summer season is a great opportunity to dial back the usual church business routines and dial up some simple, guest-friendly fun.  Give your leaders a break and host some easy, engaging initiatives.  Build relationships with new people and bless your neighbourhood.

Check out this list of ideas for faith and fun ministry in the community in an article called, 18 Ideas for Fun Summer Church Activities.

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.

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  

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

This year's show is being dedicated in Memory of Andy Hare.

The Parish of St Margaret of Scotland is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, patient, and genuine individual to actively help us to facilitate the discipleship, and spiritual growth and development of our parish and neighborhood youth, providing them with a voice and the opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

The DYM will be responsible for guiding children and adolescents in their understanding of themselves and their faith. Their duties include organizing youth events or retreats to encourage community building, teaching Sunday school and other educational programs and communicating with church staff about faith education needs.

If you feel called to this ministry, but are unsure if you meet the requirements, please prayerfully consider applying.

Please see attached Job Description for further details.

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

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  - July 4, 2026 - July 10, 2026

Nova Scotia - $1.2130 Prince Edward Island - $1.2130