Schedule

Wednesday Feb 5      Regional Deans Meeting

Thursday Feb 6          Meetings in office

Friday Feb 7               Monthly meetings with Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator and Vocations Coordinator

Sunday Feb 9             Parish of New Germany visit

Monday Feb 10          Day off; Centre for Congregational Development Bishop’s Gathering (Zoom)

Tuesday Feb 11         Funeral for The Rev’d Jim Reid, St. Thomas’ Fall River (11:00 am) and Parish Meeting (evening)

Wednesday Feb 12    Monthly meeting with the Director of Mission and Ministry Development and Leadership Team meeting

Bishop Sandra’s Itinerary

February 9      Parish of New Germany

February 23    Parish of Rawdon

March 2          Parish of Horton

Announcements

Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce the appointment of The Rev’d Darlene Jewers as Incumbent of the Parish of Collieries (half-time) effective, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

Openings

Rector, full-time, Ecumenical Shared Ministry, The Anglican Parish of Tangier & The Sheet Harbour Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada

Rector, 3/4 tme, The Parishes of Musquodoboit and Ship Harbour

Rector, full-time, The Parish of Fall River and Oakfield

Assistant Priest for Congregation Life and Community Engagement, full-time, Cathedral Church of All Saints

Rector, full-time, The Parish of Saint George Halifax

As vacant buildings become more common for parishes, are you keeping yours insured?

Please be aware that vacant buildings are generally excluded under a standard policy if they remain vacant or unoccupied for more than 30 days. The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Insurance program includes specific language to address the challenges that parishes encounter regarding their property.  It is essential to inform your Insurance Administrator or Broker if you have a vacant property to ensure that appropriate coverage is established for that property.

For more information on the requirements for a vacant property, and to access a checklist and inspection log for vacant properties... see the full article on the website.  

Have questions? Contact our Diocesan Insurance Administrator – Peter Flemming 

(902)-406-8991 pflemming@nspeidiocese.ca

Thinking about Lent? Join the Diocese of Fredricton in a Lenten book study to read John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. 

"We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. 

To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him. "

The series starts on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, and runs six sessions (until April 16, 2025) at 6:30PM for 60-90mins. Registration is required for the Zoom link. Participants will receive the reading schedule after they register.

The Connectors is a group that journeys over the course of 12 months to explore fresh approaches to flourishing ministry. It involves reflection, prayer, discussion, study, goal-setting, trying out missional initiatives, mutual peer support and more!

• Do you sense that God is nudging you to try something new?
• Do you wish to reach out to people who might never come to Sunday worship?
• Do you desire to be the hands, feet and heart of Christ to your community?

This peer learning community begins in early 2025 for lay and clergy participants who want to explore discerning prayer, deep dive discussions, engaging readings, goal-setting, mutual support and encouragement. 

The Connectors SEVEN is a group of up to 10 eager pioneering-type people who gather monthly for 10, two-day sessions (a mixture of residential retreats and Zoom meetings). This is a skill-building environment for faithful Anglicans who want to reach out to others, but aren’t sure how. Participants in this cohort are a gift and asset to a local parish and their community. All costs are covered by the Diocese.

Facilitators are: Kim Lively, Parish of Oakfield & Fall River; Bishop Ron Cutler (retd); Lisa Vaughn, Director of Mission and Ministry Development. 

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS …

... are willing to lean into their growing edges and take risks.

... commit to participating in all the sessions and an average of 3 hours per month of study, reflection and discernment/visioning for themselves and their congregation(s). Additional time required for missional initiatives.

Application deadline for The Connectors SEVEN is Friday, February 28, 2025.

INFO & SIGN-UP HERE:    http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConnectorsSEVEN

(Got questions?    E-mail:  missiondirector@nspeidiocese.ca   or  call:  902-789-4840.)

Anglicans Powering Potential recognize World Interfaith Harmony Week, February 1 - 7, Joining Hands in Turbulent Times. Consider the potential for good of global faiths joining hands (and hearts) in the quest for a world characterized by peace, justice, and dignity for all. The words of Micah (6:8) to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God are an invitation to advocacy and a call to action, irrespective of faith orientation. Check out the schedule of events.

In honour of African Heritage Month and our provincial theme, Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance; Anglicans Powering Potential share a view of community from Bell Hooks book, Killing Rage: Eroding Racism - 

"Beloved community is formed not by the eradication of difference, but by its affirmation, by each of us claiming the identities and cultural legacies that shape who we are and how we live in the world."

Registration for the Anglican Foundation of Canada’s (AFC) 5th annual Say Yes! to Kids (SYTK) campaign is now open. The 2025 campaign will launch on Tuesday, April 22 and close on Monday, June 30. All parishes, dioceses, and organizations seeking to partner with AFC are asked to register by April 1.

Participation will be limited to 30 teams and registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Teams will be asked to articulate a campaign goal and project focus at the point of registration. Most costs associated with youth projects and programs, including staffing, are eligible.

Cynthia Pilichos, AFC Representative for NS & PEI: cjp2320@gmail.com 

Allie Colp, Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator: youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca 

At AFC: Michelle Hauser, Development & Communication Officer: mhauser@anglicanfoundation.org

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

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

If your parish is looking for ways to offer meaningful and fun ministry for kids this summer, let Community Roots help you make it happen! Our summer staff team will be travelling throughout the diocese, equipping and empowering local leaders and having lots of fun leading day camps for kids together! Find out more about our program here and if you are ready to apply, you can do that here!

Join us for an informal opportunity to connect with others who are finding ways to intentionally welcome families into the life of their churches! Bring your stories, your questions, your ideas, your challenges, bring whatever you've got!

No need to commit to every month, but we'd love to have you there whenever you can make it! Our first one is February 6 at 1 pm – hope to see you there!

Sign up here to get the zoom link!

Join St. Luke's Church for their next community flea market !

9 Veterans Ave, Dartmouth

Saturday February 8th, 9:00am- 11:30am

All are welcome at the Church of St. Margaret of Scotland, Halifax for a Cribbage Social!

Admission- $5

Looking for 56 players!

For more information, or to register, contact: Doug King (902-237-5999)

Choral Evensong & Concerts every Sunday at 4:00pm

Presented by the Cathedral Church of All Saints & Capella Regalis Choirs

Free & Open to the public

Organist & Director of Music: Paul Halley

Asst. Director of music & Capella Regalis Choirs, Artistic Director: Nick Halley

St George’s Round Church is hosting a benefit concert at 7PM on Monday, February 10 in support of the Cree Church in northern Saskatchewan. The concert will feature performances from local musicians, each of whom have their own special connections with Saskatchewan: Karis Tees, Thomas McCallum, and Matthew Vanderkwaak.

Free admission. A reception will follow after the concert in the Church Hall.

This benefit coincides with the visit of three priests - Fr Brody Albers, Fr Eugene Merasty, and Fr Jordan Draper - from the Diocese of Saskatchewan, and there will be an invitation to give financially toward an exciting undertaking of the Church. 

Join St. Luke's Hubbards for their Community Potluck on Valentine's Day!

On Friday, February 14th at 6pm at the Parish Hall, 10 Shore Club Rd in Hubbards.

All are Welcome! Free Admission. Please bring your favourite dish to share.

Join for a moring of learning, advocacy, and partnership around Human Trafficking at the Church of St. Andrew, Cole Harbour. Guest Speaker, the Rev'd Kiersten Wells.

For more information contact: 

The Rev'd Marian Lucas-Jefferies marian.lucas.jefferies@gmail.com

Join the parish of St. Francis by the Lakes for their Februrary Take-out Dinner!

Pick-up time: (4:00-5:30pm), $18 Adults, $8 Children (under 12)

Ham Dinner  including: Potatoes, Turnips, Carrots, Peas, Roll & Dessert. 

To order call Elain L. (902-865-4727) 

St. Francis by the Lakes

Join St. James Anglican Church, Halifax for a book study this Lent as we read Godsend: A Handbook for New Christian Communities, by, Michael Moynagh.

March 7th - April 11, 2025, Every Friday from (11:30am- 1:00pm)

Lunch and Learn! Hot Soup, Tea/Coffee, Dessert.

Register by February 28- Contact Alice Galpin Nicholson at alicegalpin@eastlink.ca

Capella Regalis Choirs are looking for Volunteer Drivers. 

Become a driver in our Chorister Transportation Program, to help chroisters get to weekly rehersals who otherwise would not be able to participate. 

Time commitment: 1 hour/week (regular drivers) or as your schedule allows (occasional drivers)

For more details please email: hallister@capellaregalis.com 

Atlantic School of Theology announces a cohort in Systematic and Historical Theology for 2025-26 within the Master of Arts (Theology and Religion) program. Led by Professor Rob Fennell, this cohort will be a small group of student-scholars pursuing a degree focused in the area of Systematic or Historical Theology. 

The cohort will meet biweekly in a required seminar (September 2025 through April 2026) to form a community of encouragement and support, and to focus on your academic goals. Join with other MA students focused on Systematic or Historical Theology to share peer support, explore your interests, discuss an article together, prepare for thesis writing, share in social events, learn from established scholars, receive mentorship, and more.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE linked below to learn more about funding opportunities, program expectations, and how to apply.

Deadline: Apply by March 1, 2025 to be considered for funding.

Questions? Contact Dr. Rob Fennell at rob.fennell@astheology.ns.ca

St. Margaret of Scotland Church is hosting a concert of Irish songs by Evans & Doherty.

Doors open at 6:30pm

Tickets $30 per person

Call (902)495-8883

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  - February 01, to February 07, 2025.

Nova Scotia - $1.1013  Prince Edward Island - $1.1013

Jubilee 2025 is a global initiative that builds on the transformative success of Jubilee 2000, which canceled $100 billion of debt for 36 low-income countries. 

The Global South still faces a devastating debt crisis, with many countries spending more on debt repayments than on healthcare, education or climate action. Be part of a national and international movement calling for Debt Cancelation.

Join us on February 19 and invite your friends and community. This webinar will be in English and French with simultaneous translation. Hear Indigenous and Global South partners, biblical scholar Sylvia Keesmaat, and more. Learn how you can be part of the success of Jubilee 2025.

-Kairos Canada