NEWS AND UPDATES FROM FUNDY ST. LAWRENCE DAWNING WATERS (FSLDW)
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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.
Annual Meeting Evaluation Form – Closes Monday
We would ask everyone who attended the Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council annual meeting to take a few minutes to fill out the online evaluation form by June 22.
Executive Minutes
The draft minutes from the June 9, 2026 Executive meeting are now available on the FSLDW website.
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!
Join Us for Our Affirming Celebration Picnic
Where? Bethel United Church, 23249 Hwy. 134, Nash Creek, NB
When?Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Bring a chair, bring a hat and all you need to enjoy being outside!
Scotch Ridge United Church 200th Anniversary
Join us to celebrate the oldest active United Church building in New Brunswick. The beautiful Scotch Ridge United Church (nee Presbyterian) was built in 1826. We are getting together for a picnic lunch with hotdogs, hamburgers, salads and of course, cake! Sunday June 28th at 12 noon
Located at the corner of RR#730 & RR#735, Scotch Ridge, NB.
Everyone Welcome!
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.
Search Teams: Best Practices, June 29th via Zoom
On June 29 at 7PM via Zoom the Regional Minister will be hosting a gathering for all who are working to support pastoral charges in the search process.
This gathering will be of interest to you if: you are an existing pastoral relations liaison, you are a member of a Search Team, you are interested in supporting pastoral relations work in the Church, your pastoral charge may be searching soon and you want to be informed…
Please share this invitation widely. If you are a liaison working with a pastoral charge, invite members of the search team to participate.
To register for this gathering send an email to lbruce@united-church.ca with Search Team: Best Practices in the subject line, with your name and community of faith and/or local or regional role in the body of the email.
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.
Keswick Ridge United Church – Seeking a full-time Ordained Minister
Keswick Ridge United Church, Keswick Ridge, NB is seeking a full-time Ordained Minister. Please click here for more details on the position and for contact information.
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
Camp Abegweit | Call For Board Members
Camp Abegweit is looking for individuals to join its Board of Directors. We’re seeking individuals passionate about helping ensure Camp Abegweit can continue its mission in providing quality Christian education programs in an environment of safety, love, and respect.
Contact Sharon Howatt for more information:
Email: sharon@campabegweit.ca
Phone: 902-432-9193
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.
