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To all ministry personnel and lay members of Bermuda-Nova Scotia and Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Councils,
As you receive this notice, our Moderator, the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, is busy making final preparations to travel to our region for her official visit on September 8-14, 2026. I know you join with me in wishing her travelling mercies as she travels across our wonderful eastern regions. Below you will find the summary of her activities in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Thank you to all of the places that have invited our Moderator. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you prepare for her arrival.
The following are the invitations that the Moderator has accepted:
Wednesday, September 9
LUNENBURG CLUSTER – Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Hosted by: Bridgewater United Church
Thursday, September 10
SAINT JOHN CLUSTER – Scotch Ridge, New Brunswick
Hosted by: Scotch Ridge United Church
Friday, September 11
PEI CLUSTER – Hunter River, PEI
Hosted by: Central Queen’s United Church
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, September 12
Travel Time
CLERGY COFFEE – Fredericton, New Brunswick
Sunday, September 13
WORSHIP SERVICE – 200th Anniversary of Keswick Ridge United Church
Please note that the PEI Cluster gathering on the Moderator’s schedule is open to everyone. We are also inviting anyone in the Keswick Ridge area to join the Moderator at Keswick Ridge United Church on Sunday, September 13. The Moderator will be guest preacher at the 200th Anniversary Service. All are welcome to attend the worship service at 10:30am.
We look forward to sharing these visits with you, as the Moderator participates in worship and fellowship in these sacred spaces. If you have any questions, please direct them to Rev. Faith March-MacCuish, Executive Minister, at fmaccuish@united-church.ca.
2027 Mission and Service Grant Application
The 2027 Mission and Service Grant application is now available here. Deadline for completed application and supporting documentation is Friday, September 18, 2026 and can be forwarded to: jwhittemore@united-church.ca or mailed to the Regional Office.
NW Cluster Event: September 12, 2026
Share: Our Joys, Hopes, & Needs
Learn: Various Models of Collaborative Ministry
Explore: Possible Cooperative Projects
All are welcome! Join in the sharing, learning and exploration!
Each Pastoral Charge is encouraged to have at least two or more individuals present from each congregation of the Pastoral Charge.
All United Church Ministers (active and retired)
and LLWLs are encouraged to be present.
To register email john.clark@nb.aibn.com by Sept 9th with Cluster Registration in the subject line. In the body of the email, please include your name, and your pastoral charge/congregation, and any dietary needs you may have.
Saint James United Church
120 Chapel Street, Woodstock, NB
(corner of Chapel and Green)
Join us at Ukulele Church!
Have you been looking for an all-ages, online worshipping community? Have you always wanted to play Ukulele? Put the two together and join us weekly at Ukulele Church on Zoom! After signing up at ukulelechurch.com you’ll get a weekly email reflection, along with music and art templates and our zoom link. Whether you’re a seasoned player, or have never touched the instrument before, we’d love to have you join us. This year, our season starts on September 13, so sign up today. Questions? Email cstuart@united-church.ca.
What’s Happening in Growth and Stewardship
Please click here to see the communication from, and about, the Growth and Stewardship Animators; Rev. Dr. Sharon Ballantyne and Rev. Rob Shearer.
Weekly Zoom Drop-in with UCC East Growth and Stewardship Animators Rob and Sharon
This weekly Zoom drop-in gathering has a NEW time beginning on Tuesday September 15 at 11:45am and most Tuesdays after that. Both the Growth and Stewardship Animators – Rob (FSLDW & FDEE) and Sharon (BNS and FDEE) will be present most weeks.
Come and chat about whatever might be on your heart; joys, concerns, ideas, laments, hopes! Eating your lunch onscreen is most welcome.
FSLDW’s Animator, Rob, will still be on the road for the September 15th date. But other than when he’s travelling he’ll be there most weeks. Please email rshearer@united-church.ca for the Zoom Link (or sballantyne@united-church.ca if it’s before September 15).
aUCC Annual Clergy Retreat
On September 27/28, clergy will gather at Pictou Lodge for our annual retreat! It’s a time of education, renewal and connection!
Open to all clergy, including students, serving pastoral charges. You don’t have to be a member and you don’t have to be from Nova Scotia. We’ve had people from Ontario, New Brunswick and PEI join us in the past.
Have you registered yet? The QR code on the poster takes you to the registration page.
Questions, contact info@yoursanctuary.ca
Concert at Wilmot United on September 12
We’re very happy to announce that the band Lifted, which is well known in United Church circles across the Maritimes, will be performing a concert at 7pm on September 12 at Wilmot United Church in Fredericton.
A suggested donation of $20 will be received at the door. They will also be joining us for worship the following morning—it will be a great weekend to come back to church!
Find the event on Facebook here.
Transitional President Search-Saskatoon Theological Union
St. Andrew’s College and Lutheran Theological Seminary are seeking a Transitional President to provide leadership as the two schools become one institution. Applications are open until September 20, 2026.
Learn more about the role and view the full posting at: https://standrews.ca/lead-the-creation-of-a-new-theological-school/
