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Joel Plaskett in Concert!

Thanks to a partnership with the Marigold Centre, First United Church in Truro is thrilled to be hosting the incredible Joel Plaskett on Thursday, November 7th at 7:30pm. Get your tickets early; seats are selling quickly, and are available at: https://tproatlantic.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/1618446160?aff=mcc


Flourishing Workshop: Nov. 9 Visions United Church

Spend a day with the Moderator, engaging in reflection and energizing activities towards dream-oriented actions for our churches and communities.

Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (local time).
9:00am -9:30am Registration and coffee/tea
9:30am – Welcome and Introductions

Please click here for a further description of the workshop.

Registration (deadline is November 5, 2024)
The Mod on The Road 
The Flourishing Project 


Video License Applications Now Open

Video license applications are now open for annual licenses from January 2025 to December 2025. Many churches benefit from the opportunity to show films and clips during worship and at events, and require a public performance license (or video license) to do it legally. The United Church of Canada offers discounted access to annual licenses from both Audio Ciné Films and Criterion Pictures. To access more information about the licenses, including pricing, please visit: https://rtps.ca/UCC/Categories/license.php. If you have not had a chance to register for Buying United, please do so using the code united (all lowercase).

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/6u3DdenSF8

Applications Due by November 6th, 2024


Youth & Young Families Ministry Position at Orchard Valley United

Have you recently graduated from one of our theological schools? Are you excited about working with Children & Young families? Do you enjoy Pastoral Care? Then Orchard Valley may be a great fit for you! Orchard Valley United Church is looking for a Full-time (Category A or B) minister to guide our Youth & Young Families programs. We are a vibrant Faith community and we are excited about building on the programs we have and supporting those in our community that need that extra care. We have a strong outreach program that you would be involved in as well. Please reach out to us and get to know us.

You can find out more about us at our website.
Job Description: and  Church Profile

Please contact our Search Team Secretary: Jane McDonald, email: jemcdonald56@gmail.com or by phone: 902-670-5514


Greetings from Regional President

Hello all/Bonjour à tous,

As we have moved well into the awesome colours of the autumn season, let us rejoice in the beauty around us. It’s time for fires in the fireplace, comfort food, strolls, and thinking ahead to Advent.

I learned recently that the month of October is “Clergy Appreciation Month”. Please take time as individuals or as congregations to recognize your ministry personnel – everyone needs a lift every now and then!

On October 20th I attended and spoke at the covenanting service for Julia Ye at Central United Church in Moncton. Julia was born in China, and after graduating as a mechanical engineer, she eventually made her way to Canada. While working as a quality assurance engineer in the automotive industry in the Toronto area, she felt a “stirring” on Christmas Day 2008, which led her through the doors of a nearby United Church. Her amazing journey into ministry started there.

Julia is stepping into an exciting innovative venture, both for her and the United Church. She and Rev. Lloyd Bruce will provide ministry as partners to three churches: Visions and Central in Moncton and Sackville United. This “Collaborative Church” will also rely on lay worship leaders and music leaders to ensure that, on rotation, two of the three churches receive in-person services each Sunday, with the third joining through technology. The details of this wonderful collaboration were conceived by a “Commission”, composed of members of the three churches. The pilot project is a living example of bold discipleship — our prayers and best wishes for a successful collaboration go with them as they move forward.

In the attached photo (left to right): Luc Poirier, Secretary of the Commission; Revs. Lloyd and Julia.

Please continue to send your choir photos to me, and let me know of any ministers retiring in the Region. I have not received any feedback on your innovative Mission and Service fundraising initiatives – still interested.

In faith/Avec foi,

Sue LeM.


Environmental Justice Guest Preacher

Hi Green Enthusiasts! Your passion and dedication to repairing our environment are inspiring. Every small action you take contributes to a larger movement towards a sustainable future. Remember, change often starts with one person, and your efforts can motivate others to join the cause. Keep advocating for renewable energy, conservation, and sustainable practices. Together, we can make a difference—every step counts! Stay hopeful, stay active, and keep believing in the power of collective action! 🌍💚
Every day and every season is a good time to reflect on and to find ways to act for climate and environmental justice. We have been blessed with the wonders of God’s creation of nature and entrusted with its stewardship. If your church is open to a guest speaker on a Sunday morning or any other time of the week, you may want to invite Rev. Charles Bull to speak. Meet and talk with him about your interest and find a time that works for both of you.

GUEST PREACHER
I am a retired Anglican Minister with a vocation to help people become engaged in environmental issues. I would be pleased to come and preach some Sunday on an environmental theme at any United Church within an hour’s drive of Halifax. I present an interactive Good News message, in order to give hope and motivation to those who are concerned about the state of the world but may be feeling a little hopeless and helpless. I would discuss the sermon with the Minister ahead of time, to tailor it to the congregation with regard to their attitudes and level of engagement with environmental issues. Please email me at charlesbull97@gmail.com or call 902 210 9371.

The Rev. Canon Charles Bull
Let’s get the conversation going!


Inclusion Seminar for Greater Saint John Area

Please see poster attached

Workshop Poster


Minister Emeritus Service

On Sunday, November 17th at 2 pm, the Margate Pastoral Charge will bestow the honorary title of Minister Emeritus upon the Rev. Ches Boutilier at Southwest River United Church and will continue to celebrate afterwards with refreshments. All are invited to attend.


Bridgewater United Church Music Director Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your musical talents in a creative and innovative spirit-filled environment?

If you are a caring teacher, passionate musician, well organized and looking to create something diverse, new and dynamic with your talents and the music community we are looking for you!

Bridgewater United Church; Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, an Affirming Church Community within the United Church of Canada, has undergone a process to review and revitalized its vision for the Music Ministry at our Church. As such this new position and the successful candidate will inspire the congregation in worship with highly executed, planned, appropriate, diverse and modern approaches to music to facilitate the spiritual experience of all ages by engaging and encouraging members musical talent, rehearsing musical groups, finding external musicians for worship and by providing caring musical direction to our musicians!

https://www.bridgewaterunited.ca/employment-opportunities-at-b-united


Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon

Spread your joy in loving music, and embrace all those experiences where music can connect us with spirit. Consider “Singing through the Century” as a centenary celebration activity. Reach out to neighbours and help commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the United Church of Canada. Consider sharing music for each decade, or perhaps a quarter century. You might make a single event of it, or find a series of events works best. Perhaps pair with clothing and foods of the era. Music is a timeless gift. Apply for a centenary grant. What other groups can you join with to share the work and increase your celebrating and reaching your neighbours? What are you thinking about for Advent and Christmas? Could you do an ecumenical music event inviting all the community to get involved? Maybe you want to do a simple hymn sing and together increase invitation to more neighbours. Perhaps a talent show is in order. Perhaps explore different celebrations. Some communities of faith invite people to bring in their creches for a special event. Consider connecting with local multi-faith and multi-cultural groups to share music around the world, perhaps with foods from around the world as well. Feed your musical appetite.
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.


Candy Prayers To Share

Here is a list of candy prayers you might consider using with some of your treats. You might think of other ways to add prayerful opportunities with other treats and gifts. Share your ideas.

The Skittles Prayer Red: pray for someone you love Orange: pray for a friend or neighbour Green: thank God for one good thing in your life Yellow: pray for a leader or someone in charge Purple: pray for yourself – something you are sorry for, worried about, or need help with

The M&M Prayer Red: pray for someone you love Orange: pray for someone who is sick or hurt or needs healing Green: thank God for one good thing in your life Yellow: pray for a leader or someone in charge Blue: pray for a friend or neighbour Brown: pray for yourself – something you are sorry for, worried about, or need help with
The Smarties Prayer
Red: pray for someone you love Orange: pray for a neighbour Green: thank God for one good thing in your life Yellow: prayer for a leader or someone in charge Blue: pray for a friend Pink: ask forgiveness for something Purple: pray for something you are worried about Brown: ask God for something.


Job Opportunity – Executive Director, Tatamagouche Centre

Tatamagouche Centre is seeking an Executive Director; For full details of the position, please click here.  The closing date for applications is November 22, 2024.


Next FSLDW Affirm webinar

Our next webinar will be on Nov 27 at 7 p.m. We have all been hearing about Guaranteed ( or Basic) Livable Income…. We want to spend some time getting some facts and having good discussion. Lauren King from the GLI working group will be our presenter. Watch for the sign up next week.


 

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