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To view upcoming programs at the Tatamagouche Centre please click here.
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Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters (FSLDW) Committee Interest form.
President’s Advent Message
Please click here to read an Advent message from Mr. Hugh Ellis, President of Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council.
Growth Ideas 101: Come for Quiet Prayer Pause
Please click here to read the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator, for November 26, 2025.
Share your ideas with your growth animator at 506-306-0500 or by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca.
NW Cluster Gathering – Fredericton – Nov 28, 2025
A Regional Cluster Meeting for the NW Zone of the FSLDW Region will be held in Fredericton on Nov 28, 2025 at the Nashwaaksis United Church, 46 Main St, Fredericton North. The meeting will begin at 10 am and conclude at approximately 3 pm. Lunch will be provided.The meeting is open to all Regional Council Representatives, current and retired ministry personnel and any individuals interested in learning more about the Region and its governance structure.
The NW Zone includes the area from Edmundston to Oromocto and the Miramichi Valley as far as Blackville. The boundaries approximate those of the former Woolastook Presbytery.
An introduction to Regional Staff and their responsibilities will be provided in addition to discussions on improving communications and the role of the Regional Council Representative.
We hope to see as many of you as possible at this event. As we do not as yet have a complete list of regional representatives in this area, please pass this information on within your pastoral charge to our target audience and others who may be interested.
Please reply to hughgellis57@gmail.com if you plan to attend and also indicate if you have any special dietary requirements.
A Gift from the Region
Understanding that having resources is important for your work and support, The Institute for Health, Joy and Excellence has partnered with Janice MacLean to offer this advent small group study and four worship services, as a free gift to you; our Ministry Personnel and Lay Leaders.
Advent Small Group Study with Four Worship Services
We never tire of the story. Each Advent, we set out the beloved figures of the creche and are invited again into the mystery of incarnation. In this small group study and worship series, we look more closely at the figures and what they reveal about the human journey of faith, the bigger picture of love, and the divine longing at the heart of Christmas.
Alongside four study sessions, you’ll also receive complete Advent worship services—rich with liturgy, Advent candle-lighting, all-ages activities, Scripture, reflections, prayers, and music suggestions. Together, they invite us to approach the creche with fresh wonder, to notice who is present (and who is missing), and to be shaped by love that is already here and still arriving.
This series is provided by Prayer Bench and offered as a gift to leaders and communities of faith through a Regional License, please use this link to sign in for the small group study and four worship services. https://prayerbench.ca/2025-regional-license-for-living-nativity-study-worship-package/
Learning about Guaranteed Livable Income
Guaranteed Livable Income, also referred to as Basic Income Guarantee is in the news these days. You can see the Affirm Committee’s webinar on this topic, given by Lauren King, here. This important topic is getting some political interest as well. There is a survey being circulated through The Cooper Institute. Go to their website to read about their work on this topic.
Church musician needed at St. Andrew’s in Truro, NS
Church Musician Wanted — Come Make Music with Us!
St. Andrew’s United Church – Truro, Nova Scotia
St. Andrew’s United Church is a welcoming and caring community that strives to reflect God’s justice and boundless love, as revealed through the life and teachings of Jesus. Guided by our four pillars — Radical Welcome, Reaching Out, Nurturing Spirituality, and Risking Hope — we believe music is an essential part of how we worship, connect, and grow together.
We’re seeking a part-time pianist and/or organist to join us and help lead our congregation and choir in music that uplifts and inspires.
What you’ll do:
• Accompany congregational hymns, choir anthems, and instrumental pieces during worship.
• Support and collaborate with our choir and Music Director at weekly rehearsals.
• Provide music for Sunday morning services and occasional special services (e.g., funerals, Good Friday).
What we offer:
• A welcoming, supportive church community that values creativity and collaboration.
• Access to a Yamaha Baby Grand piano and a Rodgers 2-Manual electronic organ.
• Compensation:
• Choir Practice (Wednesdays, 7–8 p.m.): $35–$45 per session (based on experience)
• Sunday Service (10:15 choir warm-up, 11 a.m. service): $100–$120 per service (based on
experience)
• Additional services compensated separately.
Term: Immediate start through April 15, 2026.
If you have a love of music and a heart for community, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit a cover letter outlining your training and experience along with a résumé to complete your application: RevShannonMaclean@gmail.com
Tatamagouche Pastoral Charge, Tatamagouche, NS is calling a Full Time Minister
Tatamagouche Pastoral Charge is seeking a full-time minister to join our congregation whose members are musical, interested in Social Justice issues, active in the greater community, well travelled, compassionate, and generous.
We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Tatamagouche is a vibrant, picturesque, historic village with about 1,000 friendly people, many visitors, and most amenities. It provides services for a large surrounding area of about 5,000 people, many of whom come to Tatamagouche for shopping, education, recreation, and medical care. Many members of the Tatamagouche Pastoral Charge are active in the community. Tatamagouche has ten churches of various denominations within 10 kms of the village.
We are looking for a minister who inspires and challenges us, someone who is passionate in leading us to reach out to all generations and provides leadership in acknowledging and welcoming our diverse community. Learn more about us and the position on Church Hub.
Please spread the word, and reach out with questions or applications to donaldmaclanders@yahoo.com. We look forward to starting a conversation with you!
Apply to Be a Discipleship Leader for Collective 2026
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for Discipleship Leaders for Collective 2026, happening August 2026!
Collective 2026: (em)brace for Impact | The United Church of Canada is a powerful space where youth, young adults and leaders will come together to grow, learn, and encounter God in meaningful community. Discipleship Leaders will play a vital role in shaping that experience—guiding small groups and helping create an environment where faith can flourish.
If you have a heart for mentoring, serving, and walking alongside others in their spiritual journey, we would love for you to prayerfully consider applying.
Learn more and apply here: Discipleship Groups — Collective 2026
Please share this with anyone you believe would be a great fit!
Deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.
Clerical clothing and accessories to give away
I have a number of items to give away from the closet of my late husband, Rev. Iain T. M. Macdonald:
An alb: white, poncho-style, long but easily-shortened; men’s clerical shirts, size large, and collar inserts; stole: creamy white with red trim; cinctures; clerical accessories including vintage black dickeys and white preaching tabs
Photo of selected items attached. All available free, but there may be a cost for delivery. Please contact me by email or phone (902-404-4422).
