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Message From the Archbishop"A Web of Connections" To: To Clergy and People of the Diocese Date: April 22th, 2020 For more infomation visit:
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AnnouncementsAppointment | Retirement Announcements; For more infomation visit:
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Message from Archbishop Ron CutlerTo Clergy and People of the Diocese “On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” John 20:19 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/message-from-archbishop-ron-cutler--63
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Where Is the Bishop
Office closed as of Wednesday, March 18th, 2020, Staff will be working from home and emails will be checked daily.
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FROM THE BISHOPREPORTING STATISTICS Reporting Statistics: each year we collect statistics related to various aspects of parish life, some are for diocesan use, some we are required to collect by the General Synod. The diocesan Executive Officers along with the General Secretary of General Synod have requested that parishes continue to collect information during this extraordinary time. This information will serve two purposes- it will be a record of how the Anglican Church of Canada responded to the Covid 19 Pandemic and it will meet our continued reporting obligation. For more infomation visit:
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Information for Parishes and Parishioners on Alternative forms of giving.
The Diocesan Controller has written an information piece on alternative form of giving that Parishes may wish to employ during this pandemic and into the future. While there are lots of ways to move money, Parish Council’s must be sure they have the internal controls in place to protect the parish, the giver, and any individuals involved in processing receipts. The information can be found on the diocese’s COVID-19 webpage. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/information-for-parishes-and-parishioners-on-alternative-forms-of-giving
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Changes to Human Resources Policy 2.1.9 - FEES FOR OCCASIONAL SERVICESEffective Immediately Addition to Policy 2.1.9: 4. If physical gatherings for worship are not possible, then items. 1. and 2. above equally For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/change-to-human-resources-policy-2-1-9-fees-for-occasional-services
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Idle Buildings during COVID 19From the Diocesan Insurance Administrator Attention all Parishes Ecclesiastical Insurance has released information regarding idle buildings during COVID 19. Two documenst are available. They address things like mandatory check times, etc. For more infomation visit:
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Novel Coronavirus – COVID-19Update form the Office of the Archbishop For more infomation visit:
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COVID-19 Pandemic Responses & ResourcesSYNOD OFFICE STAFF ARE WORKING TO HELP PARISHES NAVIGATE THIS PANDEMIC SEASON. Pastoral, worship, study, prayer, stewardship and many other supports are being rolled out to help with our ministry response during the COVID-19 outbreak. We are sharing creative ideas to keep in touch with parishioners and others who are isolated, how to help people with anxiety and a variety of other resources. For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/covid-19-pandemic-responses-resources
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Retirement and Your Continuing Education Plan
Memo to Active Clergy of the Diocese: Re: Retirement and Your Continuing Education Plan For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/retirement-and-your-continuing-education-plan
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Diocesan Heating Oil ProgramFurnace Oil price this week... Diocesan Heating Oil Program 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. Jennifer Bishop by name at 1-888-310-1924 or by email at Jennifer.Bishop@IrvingOil.com For more infomation visit:
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PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENTSPAR PROGRAM INFORMATION PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENTS In light of recent events, parishes currently not participating in the PAR program who wish to join should provide the following items to tcummins@nspeidiocese.ca For more infomation visit:
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LAY LEADERSHIP LEGACY FUNDHelping Lay People be equipped for Ministry in the Church Lay Leadership Legacy Fund Helping Lay People be equipped for Ministry in the Church For more infomation visit:
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WHAT'S NEXT?A Season of Prayer & Discernment WHAT'S NEXT? A Season of Prayer Discernment For more infomation visit:
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AST PodcastsSee the Weekly Podcast The AST PodcastA weekly Podcast from the Atlantic School of Theology featuring conversation about theology, culture, and the places where the Church and the wider world intersect. For more infomation visit:
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National 'Messy Connections' ConferenceThursday, October 15, 2020 Messy Connections brings together Messy Church teams as well as those interested in launching Messy Church in a four-day conference with Messy Church founders and leaders. The conference will be an interactive, energized, musical, and inspired gathering that will connect you with other leaders and with your own learning in Messy Church. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/messy-connections-the-canadian-messy-church-conference-tickets-90378543657 For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/national-messy-connections-conference/2020-10-15
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Service Schedule, April 2020St. Edward the Confessor Church - Wednesday, March 25, 2020 The following are the Services for the month of April 2020, all which will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Church, Clementsport, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, all are most welcome to attend. Sunday 05th April 2020 1000 hrs Holy Eucharist BCPThursday 09th April 2020 7 PM Holy Eucharist BASFriday 10th April 2020 1000 hrs. Solemn Liturgy BCPSunday 12th April 2020 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BASSunday 19th April 2020 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BCPSunday 26th April 2020 1000 hrs. Holy Eucharist BCP For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/events/service-schedule-april-2020/2020-03-25
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What's Happening at Our Cathedral
For information on this month's activities at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, click the EVENTS tab on the website: www.cathedralchurchofallsaints.com For more infomation visit: http://nspeidiocese.ca/news/whats-happening-at-our-cathedral
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