Schedule

Thursday Nov 28 - Provincial House of Bishops meeting (online) and online appointments

Friday Nov 29 – Vacation Day

Saturday Nov 30 – Meeting - Healthy Coastline Research Initiative, Watt Section (Parish of Port Dufferin)

Sunday Dec 1 – Meeting with Dartmouth Regional Confirmation Candidates

Monday Dec 2 – Day off

Tuesday Dec 3 – Bishop’s Advisory Council Meeting and meetings in office

Wednesday Dec 4 – Regional Deans Meeting and preparations for Advent Retreat (Diocese of Fredericton)

Please see attached a pastoral letter (A Call for a Safer Church) from Bishop Sandra and two other important documents from our office which were circulated to Clergy and Wardens late last week. The documents relate to the recent resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and actions we have taken and are taking “…to protect the physical, emotional, and spiritual welfare of people in relation to the possibility of sexual misconduct.…” (Diocesan Sexual Misconduct Policy and Related Procedures).

If there are questions or concerns, please reach out to our Diocesan Safer Church Coordinator, Allie Colp, at saferchurch@nspeidiocese.ca or our Executive Director, the Rev’d Ann Turner, at executivedirector@nspeidiocese.ca

ARE YOU…?
•  Tired?
•  Seeking energy and focus in your faith life?
•  Need a boost for your prayer routine?
•  Curious about spiritual disciplines?
•  Longing to gather with others for refreshment of your faith?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions, you may be interested in a spiritual enrichment weekend we are planning for laity and clergy in 2025.

A Diocesan Task Group is making plans. Let us know what you would be interested in. 
Fill out our RETREAT SURVEY. Tell us what you wish to experience about different forms of prayer, scripture reflection, walking devotions, Celtic Christianity, healing, art and prayer and so much more.

SURVEY IS HERE:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSPEI-RETREAT

Purchase a registration for Pathways to Peace: Seeking the Spirit, a springtime retreat taking place in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.

Step into a sacred pause from the busyness of life and join us for Pathways to Peace: Seeking the Spirit. This weekend retreat is designed as a space to refresh your spirit, soothe your soul, and grow in your spiritual journey. Through contemplative prayer practices, short talks, plenty of silence, and reflection, you will have the opportunity to deepen your faith, strengthen your connection to our loving God, and cultivate transformative spiritual disciplines.

Open to everyone—whether you are laity, clergy, or a ministry professional—this retreat invites you to experience God’s presence. (Although this retreat is sponsored by the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, we warmly welcome our siblings from other denominations, the Diocese of Fredericton, Lutherans, United Church of Canada, Presbyterians, Baptists, etc.)

DATES:   Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, 2025.

LOCATION:   Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S.

INCLUDED:   5 meals (Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast), 2 nights' accommodations, retreat program and materials.

FEATURES:  Plenty of quiet time, short talks on spirituality and prayer practices, healthy food, worship that refreshes the soul, and new friendships.

OPTIONS: walking in beautiful settings, small group Bible study and more!

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS (EARLY) RATE!   $160 / person  

(Those staying off-site - $110)

Some of our church leaders are considering the use of their buildings, how to manage required upgrades and use the space for more than one hour a week. A number are also wondering if there might be a way to support people who struggle to find local, affordable housing.

A few Maritime congregations have decided to make big changes in order to impact their communities. Watch this inspiring news story from CBC's Jane Sponagle, Kempt Shore church now housing for seniors.

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6572509

Pilgrimage to Ireland, led by the Rev. Maria Shepherdson, Sept. 9-19, 2025

Visit and worship in key sacred sites including Glendalough, Ennis Friary, Jerpoint Abbey, Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin, Knock, the shrine of Our Lady and Cong, Co Mayo.

We shall delve into pre-Christian spirituality with a visit to Newgrange, and understand the impact of 1,000 years of British rule on the faith journey of Anglicans and Catholics in our tours of Dublin and Kilkenny and the Ring of Kerry, learning from the life story and faith of the Great Emancipator Daniel O Connell.

INFORMATION SESSIONS:  Taking place at the rectory, 3667 Route 540, Richmond Corner and on Zoom —  Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.  Please email maria.shepherdson@anglican.nb.ca for ZOOM link.  
Another session at St. Lukes Church Woodstock, on Sunday, Nov. 24 12.15 p.m.

COST:  $4,160 (includes accommodation, all entrance fees, transport and guide) plus flight from Fredericton of $1,950. Prices are based on Euro conversion and subject to change, and based on projected group size. 

DEADLINE FOR DEPOSIT:   Dec. 6.   Email Maria for more information:  maria.shepherdson@anglican.nb.ca

Congregations That Make a Difference in Their Community is another FREE webinar hosted by the Flourishing Congregations Institute - Friday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. (AST). 

Mike Wood Daly, President and Principal Research Associate at Sphaera Research/Halo Canada,  presents data on how Canadian congregations generate measurable economic impact through everyday actions, programs and expressions of faith. Hear how our churches - small or large - enrich our neighbourhoods. It is based on his research on the "Halo Effect". 

 The 60-minute webinar is interactive: research presentation, Q&A, and (optional) small group discussion.

Mike is a Flourishing Congregations Institute Fellow at Ambrose University, Calgary, AB. The organization offers Canadian Data for Canadian Church Leaders.  

REGISTER:  
https://flourishingcongregations.org/church-training/upcoming-events/

Anglicans Powering Potential (APP) would like to continue the support for the Community Roots Day Camp which has raised more then $2,000 through the Anglican Foundation Say YES! to Kids Campaign this year. If you would like to contribute to this incredible program please send cheque (payable to Anglicans Powering Potential – Community Roots Day Camp) to Marjorie Davis, #204 – 111 Pebblecreek Drive, Dartmouth NS B2W 0L1 or e-transfer to app.nspeidiocese@gmail.com.

What’s Community Roots Day camp you ask? Click HERE for more information.

Donating securities to your church (requires advance registration)

Nov 27, 2024 07:00 PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdu6trzgtHNAvf7y5iMgOdrybHUqlpIPb

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Admin Open House

Dec 19, 2024 01:00 PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82818918045

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If you require further information, please email us at office@nspeidiocese.ca

The next Anglican Foundation Grant deadlines are January 27, May 26, August 25, October 27, 2025.

Complete applications must be received by the Executive Secretary of Synod by those dates. execsecsynod@nspeidiocese.ca

If the grant application includes working with youth your vulnerable sector policies must be included in the application.

To apply for a grant please go to the website https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/apply/ and download all of the information to insure your application is complete.

Please feel free to send any questions to the Executive Secretary of Synod, execsecsynod@nspeidiocese.ca

Praying with the DEN Community, Diocesan Environment Network (DEN) 

For more information contact DEN at: endionspei@gmail.com

White Ribbon Sunday (Nov.24) and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV) that follows (Nov. 25 - Dec. 10) are less than a month away. Action to eradicate GBV requires "a whole of society response." Ask our political leaders what their response is. 

Join us for an informal Q+A with Bishop Sandra, Archdeacon Katherine Bourbonniere, and Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator Allie Colp on zoom to hear more of what Synod is all about and the role that youth play within it. Bring whatever questions you've got and we will find you some answers. 

This session is open to youth, parents/guardians, clergy, and lay leaders. 

We’re working to make childcare available for diocesan events and meetings, so we are hoping to create a list of people throughout the diocese who we can call to make this happen! We need folks who are 16+, who love kids, have experience caring for them, and have or are willing to be screened and trained according to our Diocesan SafeR Church Plan. For more details, email Allie at youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca

The Canadian Lutheran and Anglican Youth Gathering (CLAY) is coming up next summer in Sasktoon! If you’ve got youth in your parish who are interested in attending, Please get in touch with Allie at youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca

St Peters Eastern Passage Anglican Church

346 Cow Bay Road

Admission Adutls $12.00, Students and Seniors $10.00

375 Robie Street

We invite you to join us for our Free Hot Potato evening on 7pm Thursday Nov 28th at St Timothy’s Hall 2320 Prospect Rd to To learn about MAiD

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is a legally available, end of life option for Canadians who are fully assessed, and found to meet strict eligibility criteria. Making the choice to seek MAiD is a deeply personal decision, and such a decision requires accurate, and timely information.

In Nova Scotia, the MAiD program is managed by NS Health. Staff from the MAiD program will deliver a presentation on the criteria, process, and the things people should consider, on Thursday, November 28th, 7 pm, St. Timothy's Hall 

Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions from the staff who manage and administer the program.

The evening includes a baked potato with all the toppings and a beverage 

~ St. Luke's Parish in Hubbards  (#10 Shore Club Road, Hurbbards) will be having a Christmas Sale from 9 am to 1 pm. Bake Table, Jewellery Table, Xmas Treasures, New-to-You, Canteen and Penny Social (New). Cash Only 

~ Hatchet Lake/Terence Bay Parish  (2320 Prospect Road) will be hosting Messy Church from 4 to 6 pm. Crafts, activities, games, songs and storytelling. Share in a delicious meal!Everyone of all ages is welcome, open to families and kids with their significant adults. RSVP appreciated (for planning) stspoffice@gmail.com FREE!

~ St. Luke's Parish in Dartmouth (9 Veterans Avenue, Dartmouth) will be having a Christmas Bazaar. Crafts, new to you items, baked goods and raffle baskets. Take-out lunch, $13 chili or soup with carrot cake.

The project, "Strengthening the Eastern Shore Parishes for coastal ecosystems protection and climate change preparedness through citizen science" was developed as a response to our commitment to live out the 5th Mark of Mission, To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth in response to a motion passed unanimously at Synod 2019 that calls for the diocese to “d. form small groups to take leadership on environmental issues within each parish and to connect with the Diocesan Environment Network. e. identify environmental and climate-related threats in their context and to develop or adapt existing tools on disaster preparedness and mitigation”.

This past year, the Diocesan Environment Network (DEN) in partnership with the Anglican Parish of Port Dufferin, a research scientist, local citizen scientists, the communities we serve on the Eastern Shore, our funders, and researchers involved in similar projects in Argentina and Melanesia, developed community monitoring of coastal ecosystems and climate change events and began to gather standardized information on coastal parameters related to climate-related threats.

You are invited to join us November 30, 2024, 10 am to 1 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #58, Downstairs, 23566, Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Watt Section, NS B0J 3B0 (lunch included) for the final meeting of this phase of the project, in person or by Zoom, as we celebrate and report the results of this phase of the project.

Please RSVP endionspei@gmail.com

Thank you for your support,
The Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies, Coordinator, Diocesan Environment Network
The Rev. Dr. Michael Foley, Priest in Charge, Parish of Port Dufferin
Camilo Botero, Research Associate, Dalhousie University

St. Paul’s 275th Anniversary welcomes Guest Preacher The Rev’d Dr. Heather McCance President, Atlantic School of Theology. All welcome - Lunch to follow

As part of our 275th Celebration and Speaker Series, St. Paul’s is pleased to have Rev’d Heather join our 10am Advent I Eucharist and Parish Lunch.

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The Rev. Dr. Heather McCance serves as President at Atlantic School of Theology. Ordained in 1997, Dr. McCance served in parish ministry for 20 years before moving to serve as diocesan staff and then in theological education in the Dioceses of Toronto, Rupert's Land, and Montreal before moving to Halifax in the summer of 2023. Her Doctor of Ministry degree is in ministry leadership.

Presented by: St. Lukes Outreach Mission Group. Proceeds to Hubbards and Area Foodbank  

2$ Admission   5$ Lunch 

Tickets $20. Enjoy a Christmas Dinner Take-Out consisting of turkey, dressing, mash potatoes, vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, roll and dessert. 

Cut-off date – December 2. Please call Shirley with your order: 902-463-6018, send us an email: stalbans@bellaliant.com.

345 Pleasant St, Dartmouth

Most Gifts $1.00 - $5.00. Includes a selection of gift baskets. A great opportunity for children/youth/ to shop for thier family and friends. 

This Advent Season, we're excited to be preparing our hearts to celebrate the coming of the ultimate gift, Jesus. Join us for an unforgettable Advent series "The Gifts of Christmas" as we celebrate how Jesus’s birth changed everything and brings us hope, love, joy, and peace even today!

St. John the Evangelist Church, 934 Old Sackville Road.
December 1 Advent 1 HOPE 8.30 and 10.30 am
December 8 Advent 2 LOVE 8.30 and 10.30 am
December 15 Advent 3 JOY 8.30 and 10.30 am
December 18 Welcome the Light at 7 pm
December 22 Advent 4 PEACE 8.30 and 10.30 am
December 24 Christmas Children's Service in the Hall 4.30 pm
December 24 Christmas Family Candlelight Service 7 pm
December 29 Service of Lessons & Carols at 10.30 am Only

All are welcome!

The evening will start with a community sing event - no skill required - then share in a communal meal. Option to bring a food bank donation of non perishables or monetary gift.

Need more information please contact Rev. Tammy Hodge at rev.tammyhodge@gmail.com

Entertainment by Mike Cowie - Yuletide Cheer

Business Card Draw, Basket of goodies.

Tickets $80 each or $750 for a table of 10

Please contact Helen Glenn for tickets hglenn@missiontoseafarershalifax.ca or 902 422-7790

Candle lighting, Tree lighting, Hot Chocolate “This is an OUTDOOR service. Please dress warmly”.

To honour the memory of a loved one, please provide names to the Parish Office (message: 902 455 2451 or st.mofs@gmail.com) by Dec. 4th. At this service, candles will be lit as loved ones„ names are read. Hot drinks and sweet treats to follow.

Join us for a dessert party with delicious apple crisp. Tickets - 20$. Call jocelyn 902-847-5623

Coffee, Tea and a sweet will be served. Free will offering, door prizes and lots of fun! Wheelchair Accessible.

St. John's Westphal, 1215 Main Street, Dartmouth.

John Snyder with special guests Raymond and Pam Gray

Advanced Tickets $10 At the Door $15 Order online www.stfrancisbythelakes.ca

50/50 tickets and canteen will be available.

“Christmas on the Grand Parade”: St. Paul’s Anglican Church (1749 Argyle Street) is pleased to open its doors to the community for this annual December event, featuring music and readings of the season. Performers will include the St. Paul’s choir, the Bedford Brass Quintet and David Christensen (saxophone). The event will take place December 16, 7:00 pm, and will be repeated again on Christmas Eve, 7:00 pm. Admission is free. Note: A free will offering will be received in support of Phoenix House.

Join us for an afternoon of festive music. Advance tickets: 15$ per person

Pizza! Crafts! Games! Music! FREE!

Everyone welcome!

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

The Furnace Oil price for the period  - Nov 16 to 22

Nova Scotia - $0.9766   Prince Edward Island - $0.9766