This is a reminder that neither Bishop Sandra, nor any other clergy, will ask you to send gift card details or funds through email. In the event this type of outreach is needed, gift cards would be collected in person and distributed in person to those in need. Our Diocesan finances are such that, should an emergency arrive, we have access to funds that can help and we would not be approach individuals to assist.

Schedule

Thursday March 27 – Meetings in office

Friday March 28 – Reading and Writing; noon Eucharist at Cathedral Church of All Saints; The Connectors Missional Learning Cohort, Debert, NS

Saturday March 29 – The Connectors Missional Learning Cohort, Debert, NS

Sunday March 30 – Parish Worship

Monday March 31 to Friday April 4 – Meetings of the National House of Bishops, Mount Carmel Retreat Centre, Niagara Falls, ON

Announcements

Bishop Sandra has accepted the resignation of the Rev'd Will Ferrey as Rector of the Parish of Amherst, effective July 15th, 2025, in order for him to accept an appointment as Rector of the Parish of St. Francis by the Lakes, Lower Sackville, effective July 16^th, 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 Annapolis

Rector, full-time, Collieries Parish

An Invitation for: Wardens, Treasurers, Secretaries, Parish Leaders, and Parish Councils

Thank you for saying, “Yes!” to the opportunity to lead in your Parish. Whether you are brand new to your position or returning for another year, we would like to help you with some helpful tools for Parish Leadership. This year, we are launching two new resources: The Parish Leader’s Handbook: A Governance and Policy Handbook and The Treasurer’s Toolkit: A Financial Stewardship Resource for Parish Treasurers.

Join us for an introduction to both of these resources as well as a Q & A session on one (or more, if you like) of the following dates:

Tuesday, April 1st - 2:00pm - 3:30pm 

Tuesday, April 1st - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday, May 13th - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tuesday, May 13th - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Click on the date to register, you will receive the zoom link by email!

You will receive an electronic copy of both manuals before the information session. Contact Rev’d Ann Turner at executivedirector@nspediocese.ca for more details.

Reminder: The Annual Mailing materials are now available on our website, accessible via this link.

Please note that the deadline for the Certificate of Election is slightly earlier this year (due March 15) to allow sufficient time for data entry, ensuring timely communication of Synod information to the appropriate delegates.

All other forms and returns are due by March 31 and should be sent to Tonia Wright at office@nspeidiocese.ca.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Tonia—she will either assist you directly or direct your inquiry to the appropriate person.

Thank you for your prompt attention to completing these forms!

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

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

Information for our Diocese in addition to the requirements from the Anglican Foundation

• The motion to move forward with this initative from the minutes of council are required
• The deadline for applying are earlier than the foundation dates as our applications must vetted and brought to Diocesan Council before they are sent to the foundation
• 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 note the letter from the Bishop comes after the application is chosen by Diocesan Council and is not the parish's responsibility.

Please feel free to send any questions to the

Executive Secretary of Synod, execsecsynod@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.

By clicking the link below, you will find a list of key dates for our upcoming Synod, along with details on the location, convening circular, resolutions and more! 

Thanks to a generous donation from our Diocesan insurer, Ecclesiastical, we are pleased to share that the registration and accommodations for Youth and Children at Synod are not an expense that your Parish needs to consider.

Are you curious about the role of the Primate and the process for the election of a new Primate?

On June 26, members of General Synod will elect the next Primate of The Anglican Church of Canada. But what is a Primate, and how are they elected? Two new videos on the General Synod 2025 website provide an overview of the Primate’s role and the election process.

To view the videos, please go here.

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

These monthly chats have been a great opportunity to connect with other people in parishes finding ways to meaningfully welcome families into their communities. You don’t need to have attended before, or commit to joining every time – we’d love to have you there!

Our next zoom call is happening on April 3 at 1:00 pm

Sign up for the zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bvAt9Hc9RsOq1X7ohrIocw

Inspired Faith is a series of zoom calls where leaders in children’s, youth, and family ministry can connect with one another, hear from guest speakers, and grow as leaders and as people of faith. For our next gathering, there’s no planned agenda. Instead, we’ll talk through what you’ve got going on in your parish to help fine tune what you’ve got going on to engage children, youth, and families in Holy Week and through the season of Easter. If you don’t have anything planned yet, it’s not too late to make it happen. Sign up for the zoom link 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

As a Pastor or Ministry Leader we want to invite you to one of two opportunities to join a Zoom meeting to: 1) Introduce you to what Celebrate Recovery is, and 2) Make you aware of an upcoming CR Rally here in Maritime Canada.

Choose what date is most convenient for you, get it in your calendar and get ready to join us, either on Wed, April 9 @ 7:00 pm, or Thurs, April 10 @ 10:00 am.

Since 2014, as part of the educational outreach of the Atlantic School of Theology, Camino Nova Scotia has "made pilgrimage local." Pilgrimage is spiritual travel for transformation. Camino Nova Scotia offers guided group walking pilgrimages in—you guessed it—Nova Scotia!

This summer we are offering Caminos along the South Shore of Nova Scotia and on the Western shore of Cape Breton Island, both of which highlight the seaside beauty of our beautiful province. Join us on pilgrimage and discover more about yourself in community, as you also discover the Gaelic, Mi’kmaq, and Acadian histories of the Land under your feet.

Visit www.caminonovascotia.ca for more information.

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

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

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, Halifax is having a casserole luncheon.

Admission is $12.00

Students and Seniors $10.00

We invite you to celebrate the ministry of our Deacon, Rev Cheryl Rafuse as she retires.  The celebration will be on Saturday March 29th 2-4pm at the Prospect Road Community Center, 2141 Prospect Road.  

Spring Luncheon Favorite 

Menu: Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Naan Bread, Dessert.

Cost is $16.50, Please place your order by Friday April 4th.

To place your order email Susan Picton at picton902@gmail.com or Helen Glenn at hglenn@missiontoseafarershalifax.ca or by phone at 902-422-7790

Thank you for your Support!

Come and enjoy a meal and learn more about the Palestinian experience.

Hosted by St. Timothy's - 2320 Prospect Rd, Hatchet Lake

Donations: $10 or more.

RSVP: dawnapurcell@gmail.com (you can email your contribution or pay at the door). 

Limited seating so please book early

If you are unable to attend but would still like to contribute, please e-transfer to dawnapurcell@gmail.com

Saturday, April 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Admission $2

Showcasing 20 vendors, lots of homemade baked goods and a $5 lunch (homemade hamburger soup with roll)

There will be a Ticket Auction & 50/50 Tickets.

Tickets for the auction are $2 for 25 tickets.

Come enjoy Cookie Decorating, Hot Chocolate, Crafts, and an Easter Egg Hunt at our Community Easter Party!

St. Francis by the Lakes - 192 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville.

Free Event

Join St. Luke's Earth Keepers to clean up the parking lot and exit 6 roadside.

Prizes for most unique and most valuable items found.

Refreshments to follow at 10 Shore Club Rd.

Meet at car pool lot Exit 6.

Garbage bags will be provided, please bring your own gloves.

Children 12 and under welcome to come participate in an Easter Egg Hunt and enjoy Ice Cream Sundaes.

There will also be a jelly bean jar contest.

The event is free of charge.

Homemade Hot Cross Buns, just in time for Easter.

$6 for a pkg of 6.

Pre-order by text to 902-222-5018 or pre-order and pay to Smoshalifax@outlook.com

Deadline for orders is Sunday April 13th

Pick up will be Saturday April 19, 1pm to 3pm in the church hall (basement door)

All are Welcome for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at St. James' Anglican Church, 6991 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Boutilier's Point.

Meet in the church at 2pm!

On behalf of the Atlantic Jewish Council Board of Directors it is our pleasure to invite you to our annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah.

Guest speakers: Shimon and Peggy Walt, Finding Our Jewish Family in Lithuania, in conversation with Olga Milosevich.

The program will include a candle-lighting ceremony and reception to follow.

R.S.V.P: Edna LeVine, Director of Community Engagement, engagement@theajc.ca

The Atlantic Jewish Council invites you to participate, as we join with Jewish communities throughout the world, in the public recitation of names of Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Now in its thirty-sixth year, B’nai B’rith International, the North American sponsor of this worldwide Holocaust memorial project, provides the opportunity to remember the murdered Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

To book a 10-minute time slot please email: Edna LeVine engagement@theajc.ca  

R.S.V.P: engagement@theajc.ca

Join us and sing along to some Canadian favorites.

Tickets are $30/person (19+) and includes loggers meal of chili, roll & desert. (vegetarian option available upon request)

See poster for more details!

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

Freewill donations for the Boutilier's Point Rink Association.

St. James Yellow Church, 6991 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Boutilier's Point

Come to James Games & Cafe on Wednesdays 2-4pm at the Yellow Church, 6991 St. Margarets Bay Road, Boutilier's Point.

Bring your own cards and games if you wish.

Rural Routes Through the Holy 2025, will be held June 12 – 14^th at   Sackville NB at the Regional Office, 21 Wright Avenue  The theme is Life, Land, and Leadership: Loving with Your Feet and it will be led by Rob Fennell and Shawna Lucas. 

Registration fees for this and the in person gathering are available on the website.  Please follow us to receive our news.

If you have questions, or need a paper registration form, you can reach me (Catherine) at ruralroutesatlantic@gmail.com

Atlantic School of Theology Credit Course: Pilgrimage and Retreat Leadership

If you would like to participate in Rural Routes and receive a university-level course credit, you can do so by registering for a course at Atlantic School of Theology, entitled, "Pilgrimage and Retreat Leadership." For more information, contact Prof. Rob Fennell at rob.fennell@astheology.ns.ca.

The Diocesan Times is conducting a survey for both readers and non-readers. We are interested in learning how we can better serve you! It takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. Please use the following link to access the survey or use the QR code attached. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DiocesanTimes

Does your Church have a Chalice Veil and Burse?

St. John the Evangelist in Crapaud wants to give new life to these items that you no longer need in your parish.

The attached picture of the frontal helps match the "off white/cream/beige" colour of these items we are seeking.

Contact Rev'd Cathy Pharo at cmpharo@eastlink.ca

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  - March 22, 2025 - March 28, 2025.

Nova Scotia - $0.9721  Prince Edward Island - $0.9721