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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM BERMUDA-NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL COUNCIL
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It’s Your Call – Podcast
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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.
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Condolences: Reverend Neil MacDonald
Our condolences are extended to the family of Rev. Neil MacDonald who passed away on June 1, 2026. The obituary can be viewed here.
Condolences: Harold Ross Blundell
Our condolences are extended to Rev. Patti Blundell, whose father, Harold Ross Blundell, passed away on June 16, 2026. The obituary can be viewed here.
July 1 Holiday – Change to Announcement Submission Deadline
As July 1st is a holiday and the Regional Council office will be closed, announcement submissions for inclusion on July 1st will need to be received by 1:00pm on Tuesday, June 30. Thank you!
Mental Health Working Group
The Justice, Mission and Outreach Committee is refreshing the Mental Health Working Group. If you’re interested in working with others to support mental health in our congregations and communities, please contact Rev. Shepherd Munikwa.
Youth and Young Adult Bus Pilgrimage to Collective this summer!
Collective is a national event for youth starting grade 9 in September, Young adults (19+) and leaders of youth and young adults.
Registration for the Collective event itself can be found here https://www.collective-gathering.ca/registration
Bermuda- Nova Scotia and Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regions will be hosting a Bus Pilgrimage to Collective 2026 in St. Catharine’s, Ontario.
The Bus will be leaving on August 11th in the morning and returning August 16th in the evening.
Please fill out the form to register for the bus and to receive more information including pick up locations, packing details and all things pilgrimage fun!
We look forward to journeying with you to Collective 2026!
Decommissioning Worship for Middleton United Church in Middle Musquodoboit
As we say goodbye to the building that has been our home for 157 years, we are collecting treasured memories (photos, fond memories, well wishes, etc). Please join us in person June 28th at 10am or send digital memories or photos to middletonunitedchurch@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Please note – we are simply selling the building and moving to The Enterpriser’s Hall and Riverside United Church. We are committed, more than ever, to maintaining a United Church of Canada presence in the Musquodoboit Valley!
Our press release can be viewed here.
Growth Ideas 101: Finding the street address
Please click here to read the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator, for June 24, 2026.
Share your ideas with your growth animator at 506-306-0500 or by email at sballantyne@united-church.ca.
Bethany United Church Halifax
Bethany United Church, Halifax has posted their Living Faith story to ChurchHub in their search for a new minister. Please feel welcome to examine our story if, as ministry personnel with The United Church of Canada, you are looking for a new church home. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.
Port Wallis Full Time Ministry Position
Port Wallis United Church, Dartmouth, NS has posted their Living Faith story to Church Hub in search of a full time ministry personnel with The United Church of Canada. If you are looking for a new church home and community, please take the time to review the Faith Story and discern this call. Hope to hear from you soon. Blessings
Stewardship Voices
What does a Community of Faith do after attending the Stewardship Program – Getting Started in Stewardship? Click here to see how St Andrews United Church, Truro developed their 5-6 month Stewardship program.
Thank you for sharing your story!
1946: The Mistranslation that Shaped Culture Watch Party
The Brookfield Pastoral Charge Affirm Committee invites you to a free watch party for 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture
Wednesday June 24 6:30 pm
Knox United Church Hall
53 Highway 289 Brookfield, NS B0N 1C0
Light refreshments, including a GF option.
Free
1946 is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice.
For more information please email mikewahenderson@gmail.com
HRM Youth Ministry Summer Celebration
When: Sunday July 12th 5:30-8:00
Where: Bedford United Church (1200 Bedford Highway)
Who: United Church youth in Grades (6)7–12 — whether you have a youth group or not!
What: Supper, games, activities, conversation, and a chance to connect with others and explore questions of faith
Questions? contact paige.fraser@bedfordunited.com.
(902) 835-8497 x 6
Newsletter from Sackville United’s Climate Motivator, Matteo Imbeault
My name is Matteo Imbeault and I am Sackville United’s Climate Motivator. Here you can find my English-language weekly newsletter, and here is my French-language weekly newsletter.
