Welcome to Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council

The United Church of Canada

Regional Council Directory

Mission

Inspired by God, we are Christ’s people in Bermuda and NS, loving each other, following Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Vision

To become a transformed, courageous, Spirit-filled community, risking discipleship based on the radical love of Jesus that welcomes all people, including but not limited to people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, skin colour, race, creed, age, cultural background, economic status, language, and ability, to fully participate in all aspects of our life and work.

Core Values

Connecting and strengthening communities of faith by:

Living into expansive and inclusive belonging
Growing compassionate leadership
Nurturing creative ways of Christian vitality
Uniting by effective communication
Sharing and living the Good News
Modelling Christ’s humility and justice
Moving forward in hope and generosity

Click here to view the Strategic Plan.

Ministries Initiatives Fund Application

Jul 29, 2021

Guidelines: Grants from this fund could be used for any of the following, but not limited to: To hire a consultant to work with a community of faith to create a vision and help navigate a path to the future. To help with training or seed money for a new focus in...

Facility Innovation Fund Application

Jul 29, 2021

Guidelines: To implement facility improvements that result in reductions in the cost of operations, improved access to the facility, establishing connections and outreach to the greater community, implementing new programs, and any other innovations arising from space...

Mission and Social Justice Fund Application

Jul 29, 2021

Guidelines: To support needy (financially struggling) communities of faith missions in Nova Scotia. Missions will not receive aid from these funds after having been established ten (10) years. The community of faith will have to provide a financial and missional plan...

Community of Faith Assistance Fund Application

Jul 29, 2021

Guidelines: To support their continued programs in their community when unplanned and/or unforeseen problems arise that cannot be easily addressed by other United Church financial programs. To be accessed only when all other avenues have been exhausted....

Active/Retired Ministry Personnel Assistance Fund

Jul 29, 2021

Guidelines: To help cover extraordinary expenses experienced by ministry personnel due to family or health emergencies. To help with the coverage of expenses related to medications, medical devices, renovations to facilities to support physical or mental disabilities,...

Property Reserve Fund Application

Jul 29, 2021

Guidelines: To meet legal obligations of the Region for property maintenance, including insurance coverage, property repairs, legal expenses for property registration, transfer or sale, and other reasonable costs to protect the property for church usage. To engage a...