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Covenanting Service for Rev. Pieter le Roux & United Heritage Church
A Covenanting Service between United Heritage Pastoral Charge, Bermuda Nova Scotia Regional Council and Rev. Pieter le Roux will take place on Sunday, September 8th, 2024 at 6:30pm at United Heritage Church, 500 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Emily Duggan of Louisbourg Pastoral Charge. A time of fellowship will follow in the church hall. All are invited to come and join us for this special service of faith and celebration. Hope to see you there!
Continuing Education Opportunity – Introduction to Postcolonial Theology
Rev. Oliver Dingwell (Cowan Heights United Church, St. John’s, NL) will be teaching a course entitled “An Introduction to Postcolonial Theology” at Queen’s College (Memorial University of Newfoundland) during the Fall 2024 semester. The class will meet on Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (NL time) beginning Monday, September 9.
It is possible to register for this course as a continuing education opportunity, and the course will be offered in a hybrid format so you can join either in-person in St. John’s or via Zoom from anywhere around the world. The cost is $350 for the full course, or $175 to join as a course auditor.
For more information, please contact Oliver at odingwell@cowanheightsunited.ca. To register for the course or to get more information about Queen’s College, you can email queens@mun.ca or call (709) 753-0116.
Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon
As we prepare for back-to-school time, return to the programs, activities and fall work of our communities of faith, are you exploring different ideas? Perhaps a blessing of the backpacks? Gathering school supplies to support those in need? Exploring needs locally for breakfast programs or lunch programs in schools, or considering innovative opportunities to bring people together within your community of faith and beyond its doors? Are you observing grandparents day Sept. 8? Perhaps invite grandparents and grandchildren to share photos and/or stories of memory making moments. Encourage some card making. Visit care homes and talk with people about their memories. Consider welcome back fall celebrations with meals or snacks. With your worship committee, plan to include special calendar dates throughout the year. Perhaps Peace Day Sept. 21, Orange Shirt Day Sept. 30, World Communion Oct. 6, Thanksgiving Oct. 13, World Food Sunday Oct. 20 (World Food Day Oct. 16, Eradication of Poverty Oct. 17) to name a few. Happy Creation time! Contact me and let me know what activities you are up to, or let’s brainstorm ideas in your context. You can reach me by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca or by phone 705 875-8837. Let’s grow together with deep spirituality, bold discipleship and daring justice.
Answer the Call in Beautiful PEI – FT Minister for Single Point Charge
Searching for a full time Ministry Personnel position to join us. We are an accepting and welcoming, multi-generational community of faith in rural Prince Edward Island. St. Andrew’s United Church is a single-point charge located in Vernon Bridge, centered between two growing towns: Stratford and Montague. The work we do at St. Andrew’s is connected to our Christian faith. We believe that as we work to connect the Church and our Christian values to the surrounding communities and the people within them, we are acting as disciples of Christ by making it a place where all people can come together to join in worship and prayer. Our attitude of acceptance and neighbourly conduct is a pillar in the way we worship. All are welcome in our church. Find our advertisement in Church Hub, email the search committee for our Community of Faith Profile saintandrewssc2024@gmail.com or view our facebook profile.
Windsor Nova Scotia Seeking
We are actively seeking a minister to join our journey of faith.
Windsor United Church is a meeting place for Christian fellowship, a place of worship and service, and a celebration of life. We have a strong and active faith community with a vibrancy as the congregation participates in the many activities to achieve their role of having a positive impact on each other and the life of our community. We seek to make a difference in our community and the world! Windsor United is embracing the challenge of the times and seeking a dynamic and visionary leader and spiritual advisor to join us and to guide us on our journey.
Where we live in the beautiful Annapolis Valley has much to offer and has easy access to Metro and the airport .
Please check out our profile and position on ChurchHub. If you like, contact us directly at WUC_searchteam@outlook.com to express your interest.
We are moving – do you need anything
St. Paul’s United in Fredericton is moving out of our building. Like all moves, we have identified some excess resources and other congregational property that we will not need. Our preference is that this will go to other United Church Congregations. So siblings in faith, we encourage you to take a look through our inventory and let us know if your ministry could use any of these resources, by September 20th at the latest. To be connected with our property donation team contact our church office at stpaulsoffice224@gmail.com
Atlantic School of Discipleship Open for Registration
Deepen your discipleship this tear with the Atlantic School of Theology’s “School of Discipleship”. Learn from AST’s world-class faculty. Build community with other learners. Explore your calling as a follower of Jesus. A great opportunity for adult faith formation in congregations!
Group (leader + four participants) and individual registration possible.
New topics each month.
Questions? discipleship@astheology.ns.ca
Diversity: How can our Churches be radical, intentional welcoming & inclusive in today’s global village
FREE workshop Saturday Sept. 21, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Shepherd Munikwa (Justice, Mission Outreach) and Sharon Ballantyne (Growth Animator)
Location: St. Paul’s United Church 404 Cleveland Avenue Riverview, NB – E1B 1Y2 with thanks to host David-Roger Gagnon
For anyone interested in creating belonging for all, focusing on diversity, radical hospitality, welcome, strengthening invitation and exploring ideas for your community of faith’s context. For all lay people and clergy.
If you are in the Moncton area, please join us.
To register, email Sharon Ballantyne at sballantyne@united-church.ca or give her a call at 705 875-8837.
We hope to see you there!
Choir Gowns
The Musquodoboit Harbour Pastoral Charge – First United Church has 24 choir gowns (turquoise blue with blue & white scarf) to give to a congregation that could use them. Click here for photo of gowns. For more information, please email mhpc@eastlink.ca.
Closure of (Kennetcook) St. Paul’s United Church, North Noel Road, NS
It is with regret that we are closing our church, and will amalgamate with Noel United Church. On September 22, 2024 the parish of Kennetcook St. Paul’s will hold its final service at St. Paul’s United Church, #4 Old Highway 314, North Noel Road at 6:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
