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Condolences – Rev. Herbert Walter Reid
We have learned of the passing of Rev. Herbert Reid on September 10, 2023 and extend our condolences to the family. The obituary can be viewed here.
Covenanting Service
Pugwash Pastoral Charge and Oxford Thomson Pastoral Charge invite everyone to a new Covenant between The Rev. Dr. Dale Skinner, their shared ministry, and Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council. This celebration will take place on Sunday, November 5th at 1:30 PM at Wesley-St. Matthews United Church, Pugwash, NS. Please join with us for this exciting new beginning of our ministry! Light refreshments will be shared.
Hello from FSLDW President Elizabeth
On Oct 25 – 26 a wonderful group of people gathered in Sackville, NB for the once-a-year in-person Region Executive meeting. (Monthly meetings happen by Zoom.) People traveled from Tabusintac, NB, the Bay of Fundy and the Dawning Waters of PEI.
To see their picture check out the Region Facebook page.
Please click here to read the full Hello from FSLDW President Elizabeth.
Affirm Zoom Webinar Nov 15, 2 pm Theme: Welcoming gender diversity: A discussion on gender identity in our communities of faith
Guest Capt Rev Beatrice Gale has been a United Church minister for 16 years. She joined the Canadian Army early 2017 and is the first openly transgender chaplain in the Canadian military.
For registration please click on link.
Notes from FSLDW Pastoral Relations
- Approved the call of Catherine Dickson, Candidate, to the Kings United Pastoral Charge, PEI, effective December 31, 2023.
- Approved the appointment Rev. Charlene Maguire MacKnight, retired supply, to Saint Andrews United Church, Blackville, NB, effective October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Rural Routes Through the Holy: A Day Away – REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Rural Routes Through the Holy is hosting A Day Away, November 18th from 10 – 3 pm at St. Ann’s Anglican Church in Westcock NB (near Sackville). You may have wanted to attend one of our annual 3-day events, held each June but were unable to find the time. So, here’s an opportunity to explore. Our Day Away is only 5 hours but it’s full of the things that nurture our life together as rural communities of faith: worship, presentations, world café style (small table) conversations, workshops and of course, good food.
You can see the schedule here and read more about past gatherings here and hover over the Rural Ministries Drop Down. You can register here. Friday, November 3rd is the last day to register.
Rural Routes Through the Holy was initiated in 2019 by Rev. Dr. Catherine Smith with the help of Bayfield-Little Shemogue Pastoral Charge. It’s grown since then and we have a wonderful team! Rural Routes has been supported by grants from EDGE, Regions 14 and 15, a Tompkins Grant from the University of Cape Breton as well as private donations. These make our gathering possible BUT each of you who comes is what brings it to life! Remember, “small is also bountiful”. So, come and bring a friend or come and find a friend.
Solidarity Circles: A peer network of clergy, faith leaders and organizers interested in the solidarity economy.
Are you passionate about building a more equitable and sustainable future?
Please click here to read about this program. If after reading about it, you still have questions, please be in touch with Andrew Richardson (Vocation Minister Atlantic Regions) if you have any questions: ARichardson@united-church.ca.
Great News Regarding Guaranteed Livable Income
Canada is taking its baby steps toward a basic income program meant to broadly address poverty.
The Senate’s national finance committee began looking into Sen. Kim Pate’s proposal for a national framework for a universal basic income program on Oct. 17.
Read more on this link.
CCS Friday on “Coping with Loneliness and Isolation”
Do you ever feel isolated in your ministry or leadership?
Well, ironically, you are not alone! Join in on Friday, November 10, 2023 at noon Central Time for an online discussion of coping strategies for feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Please click here to read more about this and for the registration link.
Baptismal font to give away
We at Living Waters United Church have a baptismal font to give away. For more information, please contact Ann Brewer at 506-363-3201 or sannbrewer@gmail.com.
Buying United
Buying United embraces the collective buying power of The United Church of Canada’s communities of faith across the country. Our new relationship with Round Table Procurement Services (RTPS) is helping us find great deals for regular purchases; they have just created a new account for UCCers at Staples that should be much more responsive than the previous one. They can also help congregations improve their purchasing habits, for example, they’ll go through a church’s purchasing records to help them save money in the coming year.
To learn more about about this program, click here and join the webinar being hosted by Round Table on Supplier Partnerships and Values Based Purchasing Wednesday, November 29, 2-3 pm. To register through CHURCHx.ca click here.
