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To view upcoming programs at the Tatamagouche Centre please click here.
To view upcoming events at the Atlantic School of Theology please click here.
To view Continuing Education opportunities at the Atlantic School of Theology please click here.
To view upcoming events at the the Centre for Christian Studies please click here.
Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council Committee Volunteer form.
Condolences: Roger Angus Janes Sr.
Our condolences are extended to the family of Roger Janes, whose father, Roger Janes Sr., passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. The obituary can be viewed here.
General Council 45
General Council 45 is being held in Calgary on August 7-11. To read the material being brought to the meeting, please click here.
Annual Meeting Draft Minutes
The Theological Banquet – Rev. Janet Gear
At the 2025 Regional Meeting, Janet Gear offered a language and lens for talking effectively and compassionately about the various ways our faith is lived out in our churches. Her accessible Theological Banquet workshop series is available for use across the church. Watching the videos, engaging in discussion, and using the accompanying booklet with your community of faith, council or cluster fosters language, identity, and understanding in navigating differences and setting faith-based directions together.
The Theological Banquet – LeaderShift contact Michelle Slater
June 19 Conflict, Hunger and Humanitarian Access Webinar (World Refugee Day)
Rev Dr Shepherd Munikwa – Minister for Justice Mission and Outreach.
Join us for a heartfelt Canadian Food grains Bank Webinar as we explore how together we’re ending global hunger.
Discover inspiring stories, learn how your support makes a difference, and find new ways to get involved.
Register now and be part of the change!
Courage to Lead® Program–Tatamagouche Centre
We warmly welcome you to join us August 7-9, 2025 for an upcoming Courage to Lead® program at the Tatamagouche Centre.
Whatever personal or societal challenges we face, the resources we need to transform our lives and the world can always be found within us and between us – in the human heart and in community. When we fully embrace the genuine within ourselves and honour the inherent worth and dignity of every being, we unleash the power to build a better world. This retreat is modelled on the Circle of Trust® approach developed by Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal. You can learn more about “Circles of Trust” or in Parker Palmer’s book, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life.
For questions contact Tara Reynolds by email or by phone at 802-917-4485.
Invitation to Peace & Friendship Gathering Tatamagouche Centre- Next step in our long journey of Reconciliation
Grounded in the Peace and Friendship Treaties of the 1700s between the British Crown, these Treaty-based gatherings emphasize Treaty education and responsibility, relationship building, land Rematriation and ceremony. Let’s celebrate our next powerful step in our Calls to Truth and Reconciliation built on decades of deep journeying together. The poster can be viewed here.
Please click here for more information.
JUNE ECUMENICAL CLERGY GATHERING
Clergy in the Halifax area are invited to come to the Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica glebe house at 11am on Thursday 26 June for coffee and conversation.
Walk in at 2551 Spring Garden Road between the church and the red brick house. come to the door under the canopy. Parking is very limited in the courtyard due to construction but there is parking available in the main parking lot which is accessed from Grafton Street.
PAX
Father Brian MacMillan
Ecumenical officer for the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
bmacmillan@halifaxyarmouth.org
902-222-1419
Concert for Canada at Bethany United Church, Halifax, NS
Enjoy an evening of Canadian Music and More to Celebrate Canada’s 158th Birthday.
Featuring:
The Chester Brass
George Morrison, conductor
with Jodie Alcorn-Miller, soprano
Shawn Whynot, organist/pianist
Click here for further information or visit our website.
Greetings Growth Seekers from Growth Animator Sharon
How are you loving one another with radical generous hospitality in this warm weather season? Might you offer lemonade or ice water available outside your church? Place out A water bowl for those walking their dog. Host a garden party. Host a popsicle, slushie or freezie treat event. Host an ice cream social. Set up a bench or a table placed near sidewalk, roadside, under a shade tree to offer a resting place for hot passers-by. If your building is staffed, could the building be opened for visitors, with invitation to the wider community for neighbours to drop in, especially if you have air conditioning? Are there special events that could be offered this summer such as BBQ, community dinners, movie nights in sanctuary, board game nights, card parties? Could your signs invite people in for free coffee, or even washroom availability? Are there community partners you could work with to be a rest stop for walking groups, cyclists or those on pilgrimages or neighbours out on a stroll? Are there events usually held inside that could be more visible and hosted outside? Minister’s office hours, a book study, Bible study or coffee and conversation group? It might be a good season to explore a tiny pantry, tiny library or other offering. Perhaps a sharing table might be offered for fresh produce from gardens. Perhaps host beat the heat opportunities to bring a small group together to cook a meal in the church kitchen, sharing foods and not heating your own home up. Share other ideas with me. Let’s get growth animated together. Contact Sharon by email or call at 506-306-0500 as together, we keep being bold, deep and daring.
