Anglicans Powering Potential, Diocese of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

02/13/2026

We are almost halfway through the month of February. This February, we give thanks for three decades of Black History Month in Canada, and we celebrate this year's theme: "Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries"

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html

12/05/2025

On December 6th, Honour the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women. ALL are Welcome!

All are welcome to attend the Candlelight Vigil at the Halifax YMCA, Saturday, December 6, of which APP is a part. For the candlelight walk part of the Vigil, meet outside the John W. Lindsay YMCA at 4:00 pm. For the inside program of speakers and food, gather in the YMCA Family and Child Care Centre at 4:45. The John W. Lindsay YMCA, is located at 5640 Sackville Street, Halifax (corner of Sackville & South Park Streets).

11/20/2025

LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - THE REIGN OF CHRIST:
White Ribbon Sunday, 23rd November 2025
Honour White Ribbon Sunday - wear a white ribbon on the
Sunday before (or on) November 25 and for the 16 Days of
Activism (November 25th to December 10th). White Ribbon Sunday was initiated by the former Anglican Church Women Board, Diocese of NS & PEI. The board chose Christ the King Sunday as White Ribbon Sunday to coincide with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Christ the King Sunday is the last Sunday of the Liturgical Calendar year and the Sunday before the First Sunday of Advent.

11/19/2025

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE November 20 -
You can be a part of this annual remembrance of our trans siblings, especially those at risk of discrimination, oppression or bodily harm. The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax will be open during the day of Thursday, November 20 for people to come in, light a candle, pray, and learn of the lives of the some 312 transgender folk who have died in 2025, many due to anti-queer and trans violence. At 5:30 pm the Cathedral will host an interfaith service of remembrance.

11/13/2025

All are welcome to a soup supper and an engaging time of learning about this dark reality in our region and diocese: modern day slavery hidden in plain sight, with many youth as victims. Co-hosting this workshop, APP and the Outreach Committee of the Cathedral are taking action to bring awareness of the prevalence of sexual exploitation of youth. This workshop is a not-to-be-missed opportunity - all are welcome!

11/12/2025

APP supports healing and justice for survivors of sexual exploitation - you can too!
Standing with Survivors, Investing in Hope

APP is inviting you to support NSTAY (Nova Scotia Transition and Advocacy for Youth), a survivor-led program through the YWCA Halifax for youth who’ve experienced trafficking and exploitation.

NSTAY’s work is non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and rooted in compassion. Anglicans Powering Potential (APP) is partnering with the YWCA to support NSTAY to help young people take steps toward healing and reclaiming their future.

How to contribute . . .
* Via cheque . . . payable to Anglicans Powering Potential, NSTAY in the memo line, addressed to Marjorie Davis, 204, 111 Pebblecreek Dr., Dartmouth, NS B2W 0L1

* Via e-transfer . . . [email protected] with NSTAY and your name and postal address in the message field
Contributions of $20 or more receive an income tax receipt.

11/08/2025

Remembrance Day, November 11, is an important and poignant date for Canadians, with Remembrance Sunday commemorated on the Sunday before Remembrance Day - November 9th this year. There are lots of resources available to help with the honouring of Remembrance Day and Veterans' Week: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/get-involved/remembrance-day-veterans-week With the focus on recognizing those who have served, and continue to serve, in our armed forces, there is also a great emphasis on the necessary pursuit of peace, as we understand the devastating damage of all wars.

06/26/2025

The Anglican Church of Canada has announced the election of the Rt. Rev. Shane Parker as the next Primate-elect of the Anglican Church of Canada.

With thanksgiving, we announce the election of the Rt. Rev. Shane Parker as the 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. We give thanks for the laity, clergy and bishops of the General Synod who discerned in prayer and faith; for the nominees who offered themselves in trust; and for the Diocese of Ottawa, which will also enter a time of transition.

Bishop Shane will be installed as Primate during Closing Worship on Sunday, June 29. Join us via livestream at gs2025.anglican.ca/live as we pray for his ministry and for the whole Church.

06/21/2025

June is National Indigenous History Month — a time to reflect on the rich histories, cultures, contributions and unstoppable resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It is also a reminder that learning about Indigenous histories is not just for this month, and reconciliation requires ongoing effort, listening, and accountability.
Today, June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day.

🌿 On National Indigenous Peoples Day, let’s honour First Nation, Inuit and Métis cultures, languages and traditions.

Across the country, Celebrate Canada-funded activities showcase the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples.

Find out what’s happening near you: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/celebrate-canada.html?utm_campaign=pch-pch-celebrate-canada-en-fete-25-26&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&utm_content=nipd-en-250621-pch

06/01/2025

Say Yes! to Advocacy for Youth!

💪Anglicans Powering Potential💪 Say Yes! to Advocacy for Youth

“We’re supporting NSTAY, a survivor-led program through YWCA Halifax for youth who’ve experienced trafficking and exploitation,” says Cynthia Pilichos, team captain. “This work is non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and rooted in compassion. Every donation helps a young person take steps toward healing and reclaiming their future.”

Want to support this amazing ministry—or the regional effort?

💜Donate to Anglicans Powering Potential: https://tinyurl.com/sytk2025app

💜Or support the Sandra Says Yes! team, championed by Bishop Sandra Fyfe in support of all NS&PEI teams: www.tinyurl.com/sandrasaysyes

05/29/2025

Anglicans Powering Potential
Anglicans Powering Potential give thanks to Bishop Sandra and all Synod office staff for making possible the uplifting 152nd Synod: Therefore We Have Hope. There were many wonderful features, with the keynote presenter, the Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnstone, being paramount. The many ways in which he allowed delegates to explore the message of "Hope [being] a radical act of defiance in the face of the impossible" were inspirational. The worship, the music, the displays, and the presentations of Resolutions, along with table discussions, all contributed to a very successful Synod 2025.

Certainly, APP has hope and gives thanks for the several social justice Resolutions, especially its own regarding the unanimous acceptance to adopt the "Faith Pledge" of Can't Buy My Silence and Daughter Project Canada, affirming the commitment already undertaken by the Diocese of NS & PEI, to never use Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), unless requested by the complainant, in cases involving sexual harassment, misconduct or abuse, discrimination, retaliation, or bullying. Thank you to all delegates.

The acceptance of this Resolution resulted in significant news coverage, one being a CBC Radio Maritime Noon interview on Monday, May 26:
Facebook blocks news links in Canada so please check out the CBC podcast with host Bob Murphy interviewing and speaking with Cynthia Pilichos and Liz LeClair about the decision over the weekend on NDAs by the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

It is hoped that the leadership of our Diocese and its moral commitment not to silence victims or avoid accountability will be an inspiration for a similar Resolution at General Synod in late June. There is an excellent article in the June 2025 issue of the Anglican Journal, "Buying silence is a social sin the church cannot afford) (page 4), authored by Jeffrey Metcalfe:

National News Primatial vote, future shape of church set to take centre stage at General Synod Matthew Puddister May 21, 2025