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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM BERMUDA-NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL COUNCIL
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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.
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.
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Growth & Stewardship Ideas: Ignite Connection With Curiosity – A Compelling Question
Please click here to read the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator, for July 1, 2026.
As of July 1, 2026, here are contacts for Growth and Stewardship:
BNS Sharon Ballantyne – sballantyne@united-church.ca
FSLDW Rob Shearer – rshearer@united-church.ca
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
Short-Term Half-Time Supply Ministry Opportunity
St. George & St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, is seeking a half-time (20 hours per week) short-term Supply Minister to provide leadership beginning in late August 2026, or on a mutually agreed-upon date. The appointment will continue until a permanent minister has been called and settled.
We are an active and welcoming Affirming Congregation with a dedicated Music Director and Choir.
We are seeking a minister who will provide worship leadership, pastoral care, and support for the ongoing life and ministry of our congregation during this transition period.
Halifax United Church (working name) – Team Ministry Positions
Halifax United (working name) is excited to announce that we are calling two full-time ministers to our new church in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia! Our posting is on ChurchHub as is our Community of Faith Profile. If you are considering being a part of a team ministry in an urban area, please check out Halifax United and consider being a part of our future! Blessings with your discernment.
Supply Ministry
St. James United Church, Dartmouth, has recently completed a period of Interim Ministry and is seeking a full time Supply Minister for a 6 month term beginning September 1, 2026. For further information please email hiringstjames@gmail.com.
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, read more about it here. The Region has purchased a license from Prayer Bench and want to offer this resource as a gift to support worship leaders and communities of faith in their ministry; therefore, there is no cost to receive the resource materials. Please sign-up for access to this resource using this link.
Bethany United Church Seeking Rental Coordinator
Please visit our website for more information.
Property Inventory Update
The BNS property inventory list has been updated, this inventory lists property (buildings, cemeteries, lands) currently registered to your pastoral charge. All forms and amendments received up to June 30, 2026 are included. Pastoral charges who do not hold property will not appear on the list. Please take a moment to review and ensure your pastoral charge details are correct, you can review by A-Z property name or by postal code using the link below and submit a form if there are any additions or amendments.
Are you considering retirement?
If you are considering retiring or have retired since our last annual meeting, please see our Regional retirement resource. If you have made the decision to retire please fill out the form.
Thank you.
