With a deep sense of gratitude for heritage received and an excitement about the possibility of new ministries in the future, the Executive of the Maritime Conference agreed to pursue a letter of intent to sell the properties at 28, 30 and 32 York Street, Sackville NB. The decision took place at a special meeting held on June 29, 2010 in Sackville New Brunswick. These properties are currently held in trust by the Conference through the Financial Services of Maritime Conference and include the Conference Offices and Archives, a storage building and a building currently rented to two businesses and upstairs apartments. [more]

Sponsored by St. Stephen's College Global Awareness Program

Leadership Team Garth Mundle & Betty Marlin (Garth and Betty have hosted 6 trips to Zambia)

Here's a POSTER with more details, including Cost, Itinerary, etc.

Limit 15 participants

Registration by September 15, 2010

The United Churches of the Upper Saint John River Valley invite you to join us in worship as we celebrate 85 years of ministry, music, and mission.

Carleton North High School, Bristol, NB

Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 10:30 am

Drama, Communion and Special Musical Guests: Linnea Good and David Jonnson

All are welcome!

Here is a POSTER you can download, print and distribute.

CGIT Alumni and Friends of CGIT are invited to an open house at Camp Wegesegum in Chipman, NB on Friday August 20, 2010 to celebrate the 95th anniversary of CGIT.

See this flyer for complete details about agenda, costs, registration, etc.

Registration Deadline June 30, 2010.

From Nora Sanders, General Secretary, General Council:

I am pleased to announce that the Sub-Executive of the General Council, at its meeting by conference call on June 24, 2010, received the report of the Maritime Conference Search Committee and appointed David William Hewitt to the position of Executive Secretary, Maritime Conference, effective Jan. 1, 2011. David brings extensive experience in leadership roles in the Conference and the wider church. A diaconal minister, David was the United Church Formation Director at the Atlantic School of Theology for twelve years. Currently, he is serving the New Minas United Church. He has been extensively involved in presbytery and Conference committee work, chaired the local arrangements committee for the 38th General Council, served as a commissioner to the 40th General Council, and is the order of ministry representative from Maritime Conference to the Executive of the General Council.

Written by Reid Campbell, a theatre professional and member of the congregation.

This is a 75 minute musical about climate change, environmental angst and finding our place in a changing world. It's funny, it's poignant and we hope it will be life changing.

The Trinity church council has invited the production to perform in the hall for the entire month of August (and Labour Day weekend).

The Last World Tour runs August 5 - September 5, Thursday to Sunday at 7:30 pm, (matinees at 5:00 pm on August 21, 28 and Sept. 4). We will be back October 1, 2, 3 as part of the Scarecrow Festival.

Trinity Hall is on Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay (the smallest of the famous Three Churches).

See the town on Google Street View: click here and "turn around" (with your mouse) 180 degrees to see the churches.

The Rev. Canon Eric Beresford, President of Atlantic School of Theology, is pleased to announce that the AST Board of Governors has approved the launch of a new Diploma Program in Youth Ministry.

This program is designed for leaders of youth who wish to deepen and broaden their skills for ministry with young people. The diploma program combines required and elective units of study with practical experience in the leadership of youth. The first unit of study for the new Diploma program coincides with AST’s Best Practices Institute on October 1-2, 2010, and features workshop leader Rodger Nishioka, a specialist in the area of youth and young adults.

For more information and application details, please consult the AST website www.astheology.ns.ca/youthministry.

Information on the upcoming BPI workshop and cohort program, Beyond games and Soup Kitchens, Nurturing a passionate spirituality in youth ministry, is also available online www.astheology.ns.ca/bpi.

Purpose of the Fund
To provide bursary grants for post-high school education of children of order of ministry and recognized designated lay minister (United Church of Canada).

Criteria
The following criteria are applied in determining bursaries to be granted:

• Minister is on minimum salary or increment category.
• Total household income must not exceed yearly maximum as defined by the Financial Assistance Committee. For 2010 - $60,000.
• Students must be attending accredited institution of learning. Schools of nursing and community colleges are included, and therefore, the courses need not necessarily lead to a degree.
• Student must be an undergraduate. Students applying for funds toward a second degree are not eligible.
• Students can apply once a year for four years.
• Bursaries are granted on the basis of need, not as an entitlement.
• Candidates for the order of ministry or lay pastoral ministers-in-training are not eligible for funding.
• Students must be a dependant of an active minister as defined by the Pension and Group Insurance Plans (dependants of retired clergy may not apply).

Note: Students are encouraged to apply for government grants/loans.

Application forms are available from Lorraine Horyl at the Maritime Conference Office.

Please note the deadline for submission of applications is August 23, 2010.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications electronically to lho...@marconf.ca.

All information will be considered confidential.

Did you attend Elm Tree Camp run by First United Church in Bathurst, NB? Do you still hum old camp songs or wonder whatever happened to your counselor or the camper in the bunk across from you? If so, then you will certainly be interested in attending the Elm Tree Camp Reunion being held in Bathurst from July 23-25, 2010.

A full weekend of events is planned for the 65th Anniversary of the camp—from a tour of the original camp to a camp day that includes a campfire and many other camp activities.

For more information please visit the website www.elmtreecampreunion.com send an email elmtreecampreunion@gmail.com or call Jane Murphy at (506)548-3723 to keep updated on the plans.

Let's get the word out—tell your friends and family near and far to save the date July 23-25, 2010.

Maritime Conference has been conducting a series of Racial Justice workshops across the Conference for both Clergy and Lay Personnel in the United Church, beginning in March, 2010.

Attendance at these workshops is free of charge and lunch and refreshments will be served.

Please register as early as possible for the workshops.

Here is the list for the rest of the year 2010, which was updated May 1, 2010.

From the Editor: "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17)

The Maritime Conference Newsletter is one means of sharing our stories of faith through the experience of our conference executive, committees, and congregations.

The first issue of the newsletter was sent on April 29, 2010 by e-mail to active, retired and retained ministry personnel, delegates to the annual meeting of Maritime Conference, presbytery secretaries, and members of the conference executive.

A printable version will be mailed to those who do not have a current e-mail address, and it will be posted on the Maritime Conference web site.

You can find the current issue here: http://www.marconf.ca/enews/enews-vol2-num1.htm

On behalf of the Computer Use and Education Unit, I would like to thank everyone involved in producing this issue, including Rev. Janice MacLean, editors Dr. Margot Roach and Rev. Wayne Smith, web minder Rev. Garth Caseley, each writer, and most of all, our readers.

For the past several years, Trinity United in New Glasgow has held “contemporary” worship services as a regular part of its worshiping experience. As we go forward, we are continually seeking new ways of enhancing our spiritual connection with the divine.

If you are currently worshiping within a contemporary style, we would be interested in hearing of your experience and receiving particulars regarding how your services are created, the type of music used, worship teams, and other participants.

If you are willing to share your worshipping experiences with us, we would be honoured to hear from you. Please contact either Emma Lee Stewart, coordinator of contemporary services for Trinity United Church at emmalee@eastlink.ca or by phone at 902-752-1650 or the Rev. Dr. Jim Shaffner, Trinity United’s resource staff at tucw_jim_s@eastlink.ca or by phone at 902-752-4475.

The full brochure and registration package for this year's camp can be found at www.berwickcamp.org. We hope you will join us this year...for all of camp...or even just a day!

The camp brochure may also be downloaded here (670 KB PDF file).

United Church Resource Distribution (UCRD) is pleased to announce the launch of www.UCRDstore.ca, their new e-commerce site and online catalogue.

Along with over 1000 products, the site features a Community tab that lists special events, author signings, and book displays to keep you informed, along with a Clearance section that offers great items at even better prices.

New items are being added daily, so check back often.

Please replace any bookmarks, favourites, or website links you previously may have had to the former catalogue.united-church.ca with links to www.UCRDstore.ca.

As part of the continuing Communication plan for Maritime Conference, notes will be written up to convey the highlights of meetings of the Conference Executive.

Currently these notes are produced by Rev. Beth W. Johnston of the Kings United Pastoral Charge, Prince Edward Island Presbytery.

Are you a shutterbug?

Would you share your great photos on our Home page?

The photo on the Home page will be changed frequently on a seasonal basis. The purpose is to share the beauty of our Maritime Conference (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, part of Gaspé and Bermuda) and our community and church life together.

If you would like to share your seasonally appropriate photos, please send them to the Webminister, Garth Caseley, at gar...@caseley.net.

Photos must be Landscape oriented (horizontal) as opposed to Portrait (vertical) and as high resolution as you can possibly send them. They will be cropped and optimized for use in the space provided on the Home Page. If the photo shows a location it would be nice to know where it is.

Photos with people should have only a few people, and if possible they should be identified. If your photo shows people they MUST give their consent to have their picture on our web site.

Credit will be given on a Credits Page.

Emerging Spirit is an exciting initiative of The United Church of Canada focused on establishing and nurturing a relationship between the United Church and Canadians aged 30 - 45.

You can find out more about the campaign by visiting the Emerging Spirit web site.

The aim of Emerging Spirit is to help raise awareness about the ministry of The United Church of Canada and to invite people to join with us on the journey of faith.