Schedule

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

Thursday Feb 13 - Synod Arrangements Committee, and meetings online

Friday Feb 14 - Lunch meeting with Bishop Carla Barkley, Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

Sunday February 16 - Parish of New Germany visit (rescheduled due to storm)

Monday Feb 17 - Family Day, office closed

Tuesday Feb 18 - Reading, writing, and planning day; Book Launch (evening - online): The Father and the Feminine: Exploring the Grammar of God and Gender by Rev. Dr. Spencer Boersma, Assistant Professor of Theology, Acadia Divinity College

Wednesday Feb 19 - Meetings outside the office and Kings Edgehill Board Meeting (evening)

Announcements

Bishop Sandra is pleased to announce the appointment of The Rev’d Darlene Jewers as Incumbent of the Parish of Strait-Chedabucto effective February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

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

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

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

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.)

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, Community: A Pedagogy of Hope

“To build community requires vigilant awareness of the work we must continually do to undermine all the socialization that leads us to behave in ways that perpetuate domination.”

Join us for an online open house where you can ask your questions directly to the diocesan controller and executive director. We’re prepared to answer questions on a range of topics, some examples:

-Budgeting and Spending

-Financial Reporting

-Administrative Procedures

-Grant Opportunities

February 19, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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

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

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

The Youth and Family Ministry VSST is having a meeting on March 1 at 1 pm (location TBD, but it will be somewhere in the HRM), and it is open for anyone interested in youth and family ministry to attend. If you’d like to join us, either in person or virtually, email Allie (youthandfamilyministry@nspeidiocese.ca) for more details!

Join us for an opportunity to check in with other leaders in children's, youth, and family ministry from throughout the diocese. This will be an informal discussion on zoom, with a chance to share what's going on in your ministries and to hear what's happening for others! Sign up here to receive the zoom link!

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!

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

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 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

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

Ruth Manning & the Prospectors with Dave Coggins at Trinity Anglican Church - 109 Queen St, Digby.

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Conway Quick Stop & Marshall's Gifts ahead of time, or they can also be purchased at the door. 

For more information reach out to Sherry at 902-245-5075 or by email longmire.sherry61@gmail.com

Come and Enjoy a Pancake Supper with St. Peter's Parish, 10030 Peggy's Cove Rd. Hackett's Cove.

Supper includes Pancakes, Sausages, Tea/Coffee, and Ice Cream for Dessert

Free-will offerings will be donated to the SMB Food bank

Snow Date: Friday, March 7th

Join us for Shrove Tuesday Supper on March 4th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Supper will be held at All Saints' Church Hall, 521 Pleasant St. Kingston.

Menu includes Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Sausage, Tea & Coffee.

Cost is $12 per person.

Join us for Lenten Soup Lunches, Fridays at 11:30am - 1:00pm (Various Dates below)

Lunch will include your choice of soup - biscuit/roll - dessert - tea/coffee

Friday, March 7th - St. Luke's Parish Hall, 10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards

Friday, March 14th - Hubbards & Area Lions Club, 43 Lions Club Road, Fox Point

Friday, March 21st - Parish of French Village, St. James Anglican Church, 6991 St. Margarets Bay Road, Boutiliers Point

Friday, March 28th - St. Andrews/St. Marks United Church, 7629 St. Margarets Bay Road, Ingramport

Friday, April 4th - 7th Day Adventist Church, 509 Hwy 329, Fox Point

- St. Peter's Church, 10030 Peggy's Cove Road, Hackett's Cove

-St. Luke's Anglican Church,9 Veterans Ave, Dartmouth, NS

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

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

Doors open at 6:30pm and Tickets are $30 per person

Call (902)495-8883 for more information

Join us to celebrate the past, present and future of AST!

Lectures and workshops with Diana Butler Bass and more.

All events are being offered to Alumni for $175.00

Click here to register.

Any Questions? email astinfo@astheology.ns.ca or call 902-430-7662

Surprised to hear there are nuns and monks within the Anglican Church?? The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (SSJD) is a contemporary expression of the religious life for women within the Anglican Church of Canada.  As we welcome Sr. Dorothy Handrigan, SSJD and Shannon Epp to our diocese, find out more at these events, open to everyone.

March 17 – Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax - Open House 2 – 4 pm and 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

March 18 - Christ Church, Berwick 1 pm - 4 pm

March 26 - St. Mary's, Summerside 3 pm - 4:30 pm

March 27 - St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Centre, Summerside

For more information, contact: Rev. Frances Drolet-Smith, Oblate SSJD  fdroletsmith@gmail.com  902-461-5140

Join for a morning 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

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 

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 08, to February 14, 2025.

Nova Scotia - $1.1018  Prince Edward Island - $1.1018

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