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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM BERMUDA-NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL COUNCIL
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Staff Directory
It’s Your Call – Podcast
News from the Pews Newsletter
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.
President’s Advent Message
Please click here to read an Advent message from Rev. Dr. Mary Taylor, President of Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council.
Growth Ideas 101: Connecting with Your Region
Please click here to read the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator, for December 3, 2025.
Share your ideas with your growth animator at 506-306-0500 or by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca.
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/
Recent Action for Guaranteed Livable Income
Your Regional advocacy group for guaranteed livable income recently sent a letter to our senators regarding Bill S-206, “An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income”. Please click here to see the letter.
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!
Come celebrate the Christmas Season in Song
Aylesford United Church is pleased to invite you to join us as we raise our voices in the singing of Christmas music. on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14th at 3:00 pm. Invite your whole family, your neighbors and friends of all ages to share in both religious and secular carols.
Free will offering will be received in support of the church.
Address: 2414 Hwy 1, Aylesford
Wheelchair accessible
Scent free environment
Godly Play Online Core Training
Get ready to enter the stories of our faith – Godly Play Core Training 2026
Via Zoom (9:00 am to 12:30 pm PT) January 10 & 24, February 7, 21 & 28, March 14, 2026.
Through an action/reflection model of learning you will learn more about creating sacred space, building and working in community, nurturing spiritual development, using silence, story and play to make meaning. All learning takes place in a prayerful and playful atmosphere with creative and experienced Godly Play trainers.
$350 CDN to register for all sessions. Space is limited to 12 people.
For more information or to register, click here.
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.
Communities of Faith 2024 Annual Reports
A reminder that there are some outstanding 2024 Annual Reports. If available, please email to Regional Council office using the following email: bns@united-church.ca
If you are unable to submit by email, please mail one copy of your report to:
Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council
21 Wright Street
Sackville NB E4L 4P8
If you have already submitted your Annual Report, there is no need to resend.
The GO Project – Con-Ed Workshops
The GO Project is excited to announce workshops for clergy and ministry personnel next year. Looking for a way to use a part of your con-ed in 2026?
The GO Project is offering four different workshops to help support your ministry with children, youth and families.
1) Working with a supervising Gen Z
2) Reimagining all-ages/children’s time in worship
3) Nurturing long-lasting spirituality in children, youth, and young adults
4) Leading meaningful intergenerational worship
More info and registration here.
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).
