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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM BERMUDA-NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL COUNCIL
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Executive Minutes
The draft minutes from the May 31, 2026 Executive meeting are now available on the BNS website.
Growth & Stewardship Idea: Prayer Partners/Buddies
Please click here to read the Growth Ideas from Sharon Ballantyne, Growth Animator, for July 8, 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
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.
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
40th Anniversary of the UCC Apology to Indigenous Peoples
As we approach the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Apology, we invite United Church congregations into a season of prayerful reflection, learning and faithful action. We respectfully urge congregations to consider reciting the 1986 Apology together on Sunday, October 4, 2026 instead of or in response to a Land Acknowledgement. We also respectfully urge you to prayerfully determine an action you might take perhaps beginning with having an annual “Pay Rent Service “ in which you symbolically collect money to support an Indigenous organization(s) in your area in recognition that you are on Indigenous land. Taking such small and bigger reconciliation actions are an important demonstration of our UCC commitment to a Just Relationship with Indigenous Peoples.
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.
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.
Part-time minister position
The Upper Stewiacke-Springside pastoral charge is seeking a part‑time minister (6–8 hrs/week) to offer monthly worship—either in person or remotely—along with pastoral care and creative community outreach. Our small rural congregation has strong lay leadership, a simplified governance model, and a deep commitment to flexible, hybrid ministry. This role is ideal for someone who values relational ministry, innovative approaches to worship, and the opportunity to help shape a compassionate, community‑focused presence in Upper Stewiacke -Springside and surrounding areas.
Interested applicants can find our profile on ChurchHub or by emailing search.ussuc@gmail.com.
Temporary Vocation Minister Coverage
Rev. Ivan Gregan has been appointed as the interim Vocation Minister for the Atlantic Regions from May 01 until August 31. He will be working half time. Please email Ivan with any Office of Vocation related matters.
Vocation Minister for the Atlantic Regions
The Theology, Ministry and Leadership Unit is pleased to announce Rev. Don Sellsted as the new Vocation Minister for the three Atlantic Regional Councils. (First Dawn Eastern Edge, Bermuda Nova Scotia, and Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters). Don will be working remotely from Nova Scotia and begins his work on August 1st, 2026. He will support the work of the Atlantic Candidacy Board and remedial processes, as well as offering support to ministry personnel.
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.
