![The United Church of Canada | Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council [logo]](https://ucceast.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BNS-Logo-300px.png "BNS-Logo-300px"){kind=logo}
NEWS AND UPDATES FROM BERMUDA-NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL COUNCIL
Submission Request for Weekly Announcements
www.ucceast.ca
Staff Directory
It’s Your Call – Podcast
News from the Pews Newsletter
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.
Youth@Region 2026!
Calling all Youth, between grades 6-12!
Registration is now open for Youth@Region!
Y@R is a place of community and a place of faith where United Church youth, between grade 6 and grade 12, meet from across Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council. It will take place during the Annual Meeting for Bermuda-Nova Scotia, held at Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, from May 28-31, 2026. The theme for this year’s event is Church 101.
The group creates an inclusive, diverse and safe community for youth in the name of Christ. We provide a place for youth to explore their faith and to learn more about the United Church of Canada while sharing in music, worship and fun in a spirit-filled community.
We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please email Catherine Stuart. Deadline to register is May 1, 2026.
Annual Meeting Registration is Open
Registration is open for the annual meeting, the deadline to register is May 1st. Please read the memo sent from the Executive Minister. Visit the annual meeting webpage regularly for the latest updates and information on the upcoming meeting and for the draft agenda. Reminder, if you require meals and/or accommodations, they must be registered for separately. To read the welcome letter from Acadia University, with meal/accommodations information, please click here.
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 was 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.
Invitation to the Justice, Mission & Outreach Grassroots Engagement Network
Are we truly connecting with our neighbors, or simply serving them from a distance?
Are our ministries transforming unjust systems, or only responding to their symptoms?
Are we creating spaces of belonging where all people; especially the marginalized, are seen, heard, and valued?
Are we living out reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and caring for creation in meaningful, tangible ways?
In a rapidly changing Canada society, how is your church being called to move from tradition into bold, life-giving mission?
For more information, please read the attached document; our vision is to offers a helpful pathway toward church growth and deeper community engagement.
If your congregation is already engaged in any of these grassroots activities, feels called to begin, or would like to grow further in this work, we invite you to get in touch.
Rev. Dr. Shepherd Munikwa
Minister for Justice, Mission & Outreach – UCC East
Email: smunikwa@united-church.ca
Phone: +1 506 306 0491
Growth Ideas 101: Optimizing Your Digital Front Door
Please click here to read the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator, for April 29, 2026.
Share your ideas with your growth animator at 506-306-0500 or by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca.
ADMINISTRY! Church Administrators’ Spring Conference May 4th, Truro
ALL United Church Church Administrators (Office Coordinators, Secretaries, etc.) are invited to a one-day conference at St. Andrew’s United Church in Truro, Monday, May 4, 9:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. There is NO registration fee! Registrar: Karen at officestandrews@eastlink.ca. See the attached brochure for ALL DETAILS and AGENDA.
Indigenous Concerns and Relations: Red Dress Day and Grassy Narrows
Tuesday May 5th is Red Dress Day. You can mark this National Day of Remembrance and activism honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People (MMIWG2S+) by hanging a red dress outside your church and encouraging folks to hang them in their windows. To learn more, click here.
Grassy Narrows First Nation has been contaminated by over 50 years of mercury poisoning. Recently, The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, Moderator, wrote to the Prime Minister calling for an in-person apology and seeking justice, including cleanup, compensation, and accountability. Support their efforts to restore their community and way of life by signing the petition.
Thank you for considering action and these important issues!
Expressions of Interest – Short Term Supply Ministry 20 hours a week – Rivers of Grace Pastoral Charge
Grace United Church in Digby,NS is seeking to have Supply Ministry while we search for a full-time minister. For more information including a position description, please contact Beverly Cottreau, Chair – Official Board, via email.
Inventions of Summer
Inventions of Summer is a simple, creative, theologically rich companion for a Summer Sabbath or Worship Series. It is a four-week, ready-to-use program with four different themes. There will be a sign-up link shared in the announcements in the coming weeks, be sure to watch for it! Until then, click here to read more about the program.
Invitation to our Open House
The William Black Pastoral Charge in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, invites you to their Open House/Reception on Sunday, May 24th from 2:00 till 4:00 to help celebrate 101 years of witnessing to the love of Jesus. May 31 will bring a close to our time as a congregation of The United Church of Canada.
Stewardship
May is PAR month. Enjoy this video to have all your questions answered.
Casavant Freres Organ Available
Casavant Freres Organ for Sale.
Located in St Luke’s United Church Donkin, Cape Breton, N.S.
Price is open to offers.
The two-manual organ is in excellent condition. It was well maintained and checked annually by Maritime Organ.
It is perfect for another church, a practice room, recital hall or a chapel. Pictures are available upon request.
For further information please phone 902 737 2491 or email.
Bethany United Church – Springtide Sale
Springtide Sale at Bethany United Church
2669 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax
Saturday May 2, 2026 ; 10am-2pm
Admission $2.00 (children 12 & under free)
An eco-friendly & local shopping event with a BBQ too!
902-455-0521; Facebook link
Job Opportunity – Office Administrator (FSLDW)
Spring Park United Church (SPUC) is looking for an Office Administrator for our church office starting May 25, 2026. This is a 35 hour/week position, reduced to 27.5 hours/week during July and August. Interested candidates are asked to submit applications by May 1, 2026 either online with attached file(s) to spring.park@pei.aibn.com or in hardcopy to:
Chair of Search Committee
Spring Park United Church
65 Kirkwood Drive
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 2V1
For more information, the job description has been posted on the SPUC website.
We’re Hiring! Office Administrator (30 hrs/week) (FSLDW)
Park Royal United Church in Charlottetown is seeking a friendly, organized Office Administrator to help support the day-to-day life of our vibrant, inclusive church community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, communicating clearly, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Learn more here.
Applications should be received by May 13, 2026. Applications can be sent to jobs@parkroyalunited.ca or can be dropped-off in-person to:
Park Royal United Church
11 Christie Drive
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 5W6
902-894-9656
