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To view upcoming programs at the Tatamagouche Centre please click here.
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Regional Council 15 (RC15) Committee Volunteer form.
Condolences: Walter Wakulicz
Dear Members of Regional Council 15,
This is to inform you that our President Elect – Shauna Macdonald’s husband Walter Wakulicz died on Tuesday evening August 9th, from liver cancer. A private family service will happen at a later date. Please keep Shauna and their family in your thoughts and prayers.
United Church Bookstore
Our bookstore is now taking pre-orders for 2023 church calendar. The prices are as follows: 1-9 $6.50 each and 10 or more $6.00 each. All prices include taxes. Deadline to order is September 15, 2022.
Region 15 Open Positions – August 2022
The following positions are open in Region 15 and are posted on ChurchHub. Please view the full details there. Please contact Regional Minister David Hewitt dhewitt@united-church.ca for additional information.
Full time
- Cobequid and Upper Londonderry Collaborative Ministry
- Sharon St. John Stellarton and Greenhill Alma Merigomish Collaborative Ministry
- Stairs
- Avon, Hantsport
- Rivers of Grace (Anglican/United)
- Shubenacadie
- United Heritage
- Tatamagouche
Part time
- Paul’s Spryfield short term supply
- River and Lakeside
- Noel
- Riverport and First South
- Clyde-Carleton
- Walton
- Newsom
We’re Hiring! Canadian Friends of Sabeel
Canadian Friends of Sabeel is hiring a paid, part-time Executive Director. Could you help us spread the word? This remote position entails 24 hours per week, with compensation of $25-$40 per hour.
Read the job description here and apply by Friday, August 26 by sending your cover letter and resumé to personnel@friendsofsabeel.ca
2023 Mission Support Grant Applications
The 2023 Mission Support Grant applications are now available here. Deadline for completed application and supporting documentation is Tuesday, September 20, 2022 and can be forwarded to: jwhittemore@united-church.ca.
De-Commissioning Service for Higginsville United Church
A de-commissioning service for Higginsville United Church will be held at 1806 Higginsville Rd, Upper Musquodoboit Pastoral Charge on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 2pm.
Office Administrator Job Posting for Stairs Memorial United Church (Dartmouth, N.S.)
Position available September 1st for part-time Office Administrator located in North End Dartmouth. Must be self-starter; organized and capable of multi-tasking; excellent communication skills, a proficient computer user a must. Complete job description can be provided by request.
Contact Stairs Memorial United Church (stairsmemorial@eastlink.ca) or Betty Kemp (bettykempkemp@gmail.com), Chair M&P, for more information.
Godly Play Core Training for Storytellers & Doorpersons this fall! *dates clarified
Godly Play Core Training for Storytellers & Doorpersons this fall!
There are a lot of things you can learn from a book or a lecture, but Godly Play is best learned from the inside out.
WHERE:
Available at sites:
– First Baptist Church, Halifax. Trainers: Shawn Redden & Jenny Eisener
– Sackville United Church, NB. Trainers: Cathy Laskey & Anne Pirie
WHEN:
Part 1: Friday, Oct 28 4pm – 9pm AND Sat, Oct. 29 8:30 – 5:30pm
Part 2: Friday, Nov 11 from 4pm- 9pm AND Sat, Nov. 12 8:30-5:30pm
Certificate for attendance at entire program
WHAT TO EXPECT:
· experience different kinds of Godly Play stories
· tell a story by heart and receive supportive feedback
· how to support a community of children
. fundamentals of setting up your own Godly Play space and program.
A parent reflects on Godly Play: “The children know that [to these leaders] their faith, ideas, thoughts and feelings are all valid and wonderful. They feel heard and important.” Chrystal
Register by Oct. 12, 2022 at https://godlyplaymaritimes.com/
