The 8th Annual Meeting will be held at
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
May 28-31, 2026
Registration
Registration is now open.
Deadline to register is May 1, 2026.
If you have any questions please email the Regional Council Office.
Acadia University
Welcome Letter (includes links for accommodations and meals)
Campus Map
Youth@Region
Register for Y@R here!
Deadline to register is May 1, 2026.
Those registering after May 1 will be placed on a waitlist and we will reach out by
May 11 to confirm your acceptance.
If you have any questions regarding Y@R please contact Catherine Stuart.
Please contact the Regional Council Office if you have any questions.
Our theme for this year’s annual meeting will be:
Into The Deep
Forms
Retirement
Jubilarian
Agenda Time Request, deadline March 13 – now closed
Childcare Information Gathering, deadline May 1
Display Space Request, deadline April 24
Pastoral Charge Information (formerly Elected Members form), deadline April 1
Meeting Space – Community Connexion, deadline April 24
Nomination Form – President-Elect, deadline May 29
Regrets to In-Person Meeting
Shuttle Request, deadline May 1
Teller Volunteer
Memos
Elected Members to Council Memo (2026-01-27)
Retiree and Jubilarian Memo (2026-02-02)
Annual Meeting Registration (2026-03-24)
Webinars (2026-04-01)
Elected Members to Regional Council
Elected Members to Council Memo
Roles and Responsibilities for the Regional Council Members
Pastoral Charge Information Form (formerly Elected Members form), deadline April 1
President-Elect
Nomination Form, deadline May 29
President’s Role Duties
Candidate for President-Elect
Celebrating New Ministry
Information Webinars (Pre Annual Meeting)
Webinar Series Memo
Webinar #1: Orientation, Proposals
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm-9:00pm
Webinar #2: Division Reports, 2025 Audited Statements and 2027 Budget
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm-9:00pm
Regrets Form
If you are unable to attend the Regional Annual Meeting we ask that you let us know by completing the regrets form.
Request for Time on the Agenda
Request for time on the agenda. Deadline March 13, 2026.
Draft Agenda
Reports to Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council
(downloadable PDF of all materials)
President’s Message, The Reverend Dr. Mary Taylor
A Whole People’s Covenant, Holy Manners and Business Procedures
Regional Resource Persons
Indigenous Guest
General Council Representative
Theme Speaker, The Reverend Dr. John Pentland
Consent Motion
Opening Procedural Motion
Executive Minister Report
Candidate for President-Elect
Candidates for Celebration
President-Elect, Donald Morrison
Division Reports
Other Reports
Jubilarians (2026-04-21)
Retirees (2026-04-21)
Memorial Observances
Proposals
Agenda Draft
Evaluation Form
On-line Evaluation of the Annual Meeting – will open following meeting. Closing date June 15.
Resources
Milestones in Ministry
Sunday Worship Service
Congregation Take Home Full Service 2026
Minutes
Record of Proceedings, Annual Meeting 2025
Record of Proceedings, Annual Meeting 2024
Record of Proceedings, Annual Meeting 2023
Record of Proceedings, Annual Meeting 2022
Record of Proceedings, Annual Meeting 2021
Record of Proceedings, Re-Call Annual Meeting 2020
Record of Proceedings, Annual Meeting 2020
Record of Proceedings, Annual Meeting 2019
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