Schedule

Thursday April 24 – Leadership Team and meetings in office

Friday April 25 – Appointments in the office; Remembering Pope Francis, Evening Prayer 7pm, Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, Halifax

Sunday April 27 – Parishes of New Dublin and Petite Riviere Visit

Monday April 28 – Day off

Tuesday April 29 to Thursday May 1 – In person meetings with the Bishop’s Advisory Council (Archdeacons - April 29-30)  and Regional Deans (April 30-May 1)

Announcements

On Monday, April 28th the Synod Office will be open but will have limited staff due to a site visit for Synod.

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, 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, 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 Tonia Wright at office@nspeidiocese.ca for more details.

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

All forms and returns should be sent to Tonia Wright at office@nspeidiocese.ca as soon as possible.

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 Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) is inviting Anglicans across Canada to establish or expand community ministry partnerships in this year’s Request for Proposals (RFP). Having funded hundreds of community ministry projects across Canada, AFC knows what it takes to build successful partnerships in priority impact areas, such as food security, social justice, leadership and education, arts enrichment, and more. Through grant reports and testimonials, applicants are sharing with AFC their positive experiences working with a variety of partners, including other churches and faith groups, not-for-profit organizations, schools and community educators, and small businesses.

Click HERE for more information on criteria and to use the online application form.

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

A SURVEY SEEKING SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS/COMPANIONS has been prepared and can be accessed below. I ask for your assistance: fill it out for yourself, if you are currently serving or are open to serve as a Spiritual Director; as well as sharing it with others you know in the community who are ministering in this capacity.
We will be looking to know such details as availability (day/evenings/weekends); in-person/online/telephone; willingness to take new directees; and, interest in becoming part of a group for further training opportunities.

Click here for Survey

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.

You’re invited! St. George’s Refugee Sponsorship Committee is presenting a benefit concert in memory of Ahmad Al Marrach featuring renowned Syrian oud player Nazih Borish on May 7, 2025 at St. George’s Round Church, Halifax. All proceeds from ticket sales directly support their efforts to bring extended family of the Al Marrachs to Canada through the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island’s Refugee Sponsorship Program. Tickets are $20 and are available through Eventbrite  or by phone: (902) 514 3473. Unable to attend? Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the campaign through CanadaHelps 

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

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

The Growth for Ministry Fund exists because of the financial stewardship of Anglican who have made planned gifts to the Diocese.  The purpose is to enable the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to respond faithfully to God's call to minister to a wide field of mission:

• to provide for development and/or expansion in new growth areas at the parish, regional or diocesan level;
• to provide seed monies for experimental and/or new forms of ministry;
• to provide funding for Outreach Ministry which touches the lives of those in need in society in general, and for the purpose of responding on short notice to situations in the community calling for concerned Christian response.

The Policy and Application can be found HERE.

St. Alban's in Dartmouth have 46 palm fronds available.

They are 4-5' in length and are $5 each or by donation.

If interested please contact stalbans@bellaliant.com or call 902-463-2493

As Canterbury College continues to grow in faith and service, we are excited to introduce new courses designed to empower your congregations, leaders, and deepen their spiritual journeys.

Our new offerings include a variety of topics that cater to the diverse needs of the Anglican/Evangelical Lutheran/Disciples community.

Course Offers:

1. Boundaries 1: Introduction to Boundaries for Church
2. Boundaries 2: Self-Care Boundaries for Clergy
3. Strong Roots: Contemplative Prayer & Practice Certificate
4. Racial Justice: Advanced Racial Justice for Everyone

Our Boundaries courses dates are getting closer. If you are interested in taking Boundaries courses, please register now!

These courses are designed to be flexible, allowing participants to learn at their own pace, while also offering opportunities for group discussions and community engagement.  We invite you to explore these opportunities and consider how they might benefit your ministry and congregation. Please visit https://www.uwindsor.ca/canterbury/424/christian-studies for more information and to register. 

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

Our Toast to Spring on-line Auction will start on April 23, 2025 at 08:00 AM ADT and end on April 29, 2025 at 06:00 PM ADT. Here's your auction link to bid on items:  https://www.32auctions.com/ToasttoSpring2025

Please feel free to visit our mission during this time frame for a wee tour, to learn more about what we do and/or to view items available on auction.    

We are grateful to those who donated items and gift certificates and appreciate YOUR PARTICIPATION. 

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

5440 Spring Garden Road, Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

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

Lobby, Canadian Museum of immigration at Pier 21

St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3751 Robie St., Halifax, is holding a flea market on Saturday, April 26th 

Vendor tables are available for $15 each. Please call 902-453-6912 to book a table. 

Admission is $1 and there will be a canteen on site.

St. Margaret of Scotland Church is holding a Casserole Luncheon on May 1st from 11:30am to 1:00pm. 

Admission is $12.00 per person, discounted rate of $10.00 for Students and Seniors.

You are warmly invited to an online presentation on Wednesday, May 1st at 7:00pm to learn about the unique and important Sandy Lake Park, a vital green space at the head of the Bedford Basin and in urgent need of protection from proposed development.

If you wish to join in this important conversation please email The Rev’d Lorraine Otto at lorraineotto@hotmail.com before April 29, 2025

Zoom Link

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!

Anglican Parish of French Village is hosting their 26th Annual "Ken Hubbard Memorial" Lobster Supper on Saturday, May 3rd from 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dinner is Take-out only

To reserve your tickets, please call Janet:902-826-2251, Daisy: 902-826-2882, Caroline: 902-823-2466 or Shelly: 902-497-1162.

Menu: pancakes, sausages, eggs, coffee/tea/lemonade and more!

Adults $10, Children $5 and Family (2 adults + 3 children) $30.

Two seatings: 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

Call the church office (902) 454-0207 or e-mail stmarkshfx@gmail.com to reserve your place!

On May 8th from 4:00pm - 5:30 pm St. Alban's Church will be providing a Beef Pot Roast Take-Out Dinner which will include Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Peas and Dessert.

Please call 902-463-6018 or 902-463-2493 to purchase tickets. Cutoff date for ticket purchase will be May 5th.

Tickets are $20 per meal.

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

Live Music with Gloria Butler, Qunetin & Helena Christie, Jim & Judy Manuel, Shaun Richards & Mike Purdy

Doors open at 6:30pm, This is a first come, first served as seating is limited to 60 people.

Free-will offerings will be going to a local charity.

Saturday, May 10 10:00am - 1:00pm

Welcome everyone, if you have extra seeds and plants, bring some to share. If you're new to gardening; come talk to the experts and pick up some free seeds to get you started.

Giving some thought to selling your home, either now or in the future? Wondering what is involved?

St. Francis is hosting a FREE Home Selling for SENIORS information seminar that will answer a lot of your questions.

There is a maximum space of 25 participants so please register early. 

To register, please contact Janice Clarke by email at jccards@hotmail.ca or by phone at 902-864-3364

Freewill donations for the Boutilier's Point Rink Association.

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

Want a healthy, complete, home-cooked meal without the prep and dishes? Let the skilled & fabulous talents for the St. Francis by the Lakes Church chefs cook it for you!

Call Elaine L. at 902-865-4727 before Monday, May 19th to get a time for drive-thru pickup on Saturday, May 24th between 4:00pm and 5:30pm. (Meals MUST be pre-ordered)

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.

St. James, Armdale and St. Timothy's presents a "FUN"draiser concert in support of refugee sponsorship, starring the big band sounds of Atlantic Sound Machine! Dancing is encouraged!

Cost is $10 and there will be treats at intermission by goodwill offering, donations will be kindly accepted.

For tickets reach out to Alice Galpin at alicegalpin@eastlink.ca or Gillian Power at powergillian57@gmail.com.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

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  - April 19, 2025 - April 25, 2025.

Nova Scotia - $0.8695 Prince Edward Island - $0.8695