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Parish of St. Luke’s, Hubbards & Parish of Blandford, NS
Full-time Incumbent
Serving Two Coastal Parishes
on the South Shore of Nova Scotia
The Parish of St. Luke’s, Hubbards, and the Parish of Blandford are seeking a fulltime Incumbent to serve our two neighbouring, coastal communities along Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore area and Aspotogan Peninsula. This appointment is a TWO-YEAR appointment in the first instance, structured as 75% with St. Luke’s Hubbards and 25% with the Parish of Blandford, with rectory provided in Blandford.
Parish of St. Luke’s, Hubbards
Mission: ‘We are a strong interactive community sharing our talents and resources. We have consistent leadership that encourages and motivates us to be the people God intends us to be.’
Churches:
- St. Luke’s, 10 Shore Club Rd, Hubbards
- St. Mark’s, 130 Mill Cove Shore Rd, Mill Cove
Website: www.twocoves.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/TwoCovesHubbards
We are an aging but active parish, open to diverse liturgies alongside the BAS. A committed ministry team supports worship, pastoral care, music ministry, and community outreach. Worship includes weekly 10:45 a.m. services at St. Luke’s, bimonthly 9 a.m. services at St. Mark’s (Easter–Advent), winter worship in the Parish Hall, and a monthly Café Church. Community outreach includes the Two Coves Café, annual variety events, seasonal children’s programming, and partnered fundraisers.
Parish of Blandford
Mission: ‘Striving to be a Christian Community of Worship, Welcome and Care.’
Churches:
- St. Barnabas, Blandford
- St. Cuthbert’s, Northwest Cove
- All Saints, Bayswater
Website: www.parishofblandford.ca
We are deeply ecumenical. After a challenging hiatus, we are rebuilding ministries including choir, Bible study, Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF) work, and community partnerships. We seek an Incumbent who brings compassion, stability, and visibility in community spaces. We value strong pastoral care, leadership that nurtures a children’s ministry, and engagement with retirees and newcomers.
The Incumbent We Seek
We seek a priest who:
- Leads worship warmly and creatively
- Encourages and empowers lay leadership
- Is pastorally sensitive, approachable, and communityminded
- Is committed to outreach and crisis pastoral care
- Supports children, families, newcomers, and seniors
- Brings energy for renewal and shared ministry
This is a fulltime position with housing provided at the Blandford rectory (located near the coast).
We Invite You to Join Us
If you feel called to ministry rooted in fellowship, compassion, tradition, and renewal, we would be delighted to meet you and introduce you to the beauty and people of the Hubbards and Aspotogan Peninsula area.