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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM BERMUDA-NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL COUNCIL
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Introduction of Toward 2035 (T2035)
The introduction of the T2035 conversation and Strategic initiative occurred at each of the Regional Council Annual Meetings in 2025.
As we begin this work, we invite all of our members and boards to view the video introduction of the Toward 2035 from our Moderator, The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberley Heath to engage in the T2035 conversation.
Our Regional Council Minsters will begin the process of engagement in February with our ministry personnel through a webinar. There will be six time slots offered between February 17 and February 19, and Ministry personnel can register for the one that suits their schedule. Please see the form, with the times and dates here. Please join our Regional Ministers for a presentation and discussion about T2035.
Annual Meeting
The Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council (BNS) annual meeting will be held in-person at Acadia University on May 28-31, 2026. A draft agenda for this meeting can be found on the Annual Meeting webpage. There will be information webinars held prior to the meeting. These dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
The registration form will open mid-March. There will be an announcement when registration is open. If you are unable to attend, please ensure you fill out the regrets form.
As information for the in-person gathering becomes available it will be posted on the annual meeting webpage.
Elected Members to Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council
Please click here for a memo from Faith March-MacCuish, Executive Minister, with information regarding elected members to the Regional Council.
Nominations are Open for President-Elect
Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council is seeking nominations for President-Elect. This position is for a total of three years: one year as President-Elect, one year as President, and the last year as Past-President. The President-Elect will serve as a member of the Regional Executive, leading our Region in its work and ministry, within the bounds of the Region. Serving the Region in this way offers many unique and exciting opportunities to engage in its work and life. More information on the role of President-Elect, President, and Past-President can be found here.
The election will take place at the Annual meeting. In order to post bios of the nominees and allow for printing of meeting materials, please submit nominations by May 1, 2026 at midnight. Nominations can also come from the floor of the meeting at which time nominations will close at the close of the Friday night session. Nominations are open to all members of the Regional Council, including ministry personnel and lay members. To submit your nomination, please fill out the form here.
Each nomination must include the names of two people who will move the nomination. These people must be members of Regional Council. The nomination does not need to come from the governing body of your local community of faith, it just needs to be two members of the Region who support the nomination.
If you have any questions, please contact the Regional Council Office.
Annual Pastoral Charge Information Form 2026
We are asking each pastoral charge to complete and submit the Annual Pastoral Charge Information Form as soon as possible after your 2026 annual meeting, noting the deadline is April 1st . This updates the Region with the names and contact information of your current leadership and regional council representatives (elected members). As a reminder, if we do not have the information for your elected members, they will not be able to vote at the Regional Annual Meeting. If you have any issues with completing the form, please contact Shari Kaster, 506-306-0496.
Growth Ideas 101: Prayer Times
Please click here to read the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator, for January 28, 2026.
Share your ideas with your growth animator at 506-306-0500 or by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca.
Ministry coaching, visioning and facilitation with former Moderator Carmen Landsdowne
Are you interested in leading your community of faith into a place of new flourishing? Sharpening your skills in visioning, facilitation and ministry in general? Former Moderator Carmen Landsdowne is offering a continuing education opportunity, to help you take your community to the next level! Book your free 30 min consultation to connect and see if it’s a mutual good fit!
Join us for a Children & Youth Ministry Workshop with The GO Project
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 from 9:30am to 12pm, Alana Martin, Minister with The Go Project, is coming to Bethany United Church, Halifax, to deliver a workshop focusing on the evolution and significance of children and youth ministry. Registration deadline is January 31st 2026. Please click here for the entire announcement.
Please share – Breaking the Silence Guatemala Internships
The Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network, partner of the Justice, Mission and Outreach Committee, is pleased to announce our July-December 2026 Internship Program announcement, in collaboration with the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation. Please share this with any young person who may value this opportunity.
Let’s Talk About MAID – January 29, 7:00pm
End-of-life decisions can be deeply personal and often difficult to talk about. St. James United Church, Dartmouth is offering a thoughtful, compassionate conversation about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), exploring what it is, why it matters, and how we can support one another with care and respect. This event is open to all.
United Protestant Church of Sydney River
The United Protestant Church of Sydney River, NS is seeking a full time Minister. Our Mission Statement is to Welcome all people to the Worship of God where the redeeming love of Christ is preached in a spirit of Christian Fellowship and love extending into our community and to the World.
Learn more about us and our position on the Church Hub.
Lay/Support Staff Job Announcement – Bethany United Church
The Board of Managers (BOM) at Bethany United Church is undertaking a pilot project. Our church is used by a variety of community groups and individuals during the day and in the evenings. Some groups rent a space or use the facility on a weekly, monthly, or as needed basis like a concert or private event/celebration. There are also occasions where the church is approached for a special one-time event, such as a concert. These rentals provide revenue to support the church.
The BOM is looking for an individual to collaborate with them to coordinate all aspects of facility rentals. This would be on a contract basis, at an hourly rate, (estimate 5-10 hours a month) for an initial six-month period. If you are interested, please send an email to bucbom@bethanyunitedchurch.ca or leave a message with the church office (902)455-0521, x. 221 and your call will be returned.
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