Bermuda-Nova Scotia Region

10/13/2026

You’re invited to join the livestream of the United Church of Canada’s General Council 45 Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

📺 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/FI8b8P0ZQ7Y

GC45 members will gather in worship before receiving reports and considering proposals and decisions that shape the life and work of the church. The meeting will conclude with a covenanting service for incoming General Secretary Éric Hébert-Daly.

Explore the agenda, reports, and proposals on the GeneralCouncil.ca website: https://generalcouncil.ca/councils/general-council-45/gc45-annual-general-meeting-october-2026

10/06/2026

10/01/2026

We're pleased to share that The United Church of Canada has appointed Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly as the next General Secretary, effective January 1, 2027.

Currently serving as Executive Minister for East Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario Outaouais, and Nakonha:ka Regional Councils, Rev. Hébert-Daly brings extensive experience in church leadership, strategic planning, and community development. A passionate advocate for a thriving and welcoming church, he has played a key role in shaping Toward 2035, our hope-filled strategy for a bolder future.

Born to an Acadian family, Éric has roots in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. He will be the first Francophone to serve as General Secretary.

We give thanks for the faithful leadership of Rev. Michael Blair, who will continue as General Secretary until December 31. Following a transition period in January 2027, he will retire, after more than six years of dedicated service in this critical leadership role.

Please join us in congratulating Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly as he prepares to begin this new ministry of leadership and service.

Read more: https://united-church.ca/news/rev-eric-hebert-daly-appointed-new-general-secretary

[Photo: The United Church of Canada]

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

Gratitude for the Regional Council Executive, their discernment and leadership as we gathered at Trinity United, New Glasgow.
(Missing from the photo April Hart who joined electronically and Ann Piper who was attending the National United Church Women's meeting)

09/21/2026

Looking to raise funds for your church renovations and building upgrades?

The Grant is not the only way communities can fund building improvements. Many communities of faith have explored other approaches, including campaigns, special events, donations, capital , and other forms of financial support from their congregations and wider communities.

Faithful Footprints Delivery Partner Faith & the Common Good is hosting a six-week online workshop series to help communities develop strategies to raise the funds needed to bring their projects forward.

Empowering Faith Communities: From Fundraising to Faith-Raising
Thursdays, September 24–October 29, 2026
1–2:30 p.m. ET
Online

The series will explore stewardship messaging, major gifts and legacy giving, capital campaigns, grants for faith organizations, strategic planning, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to explore different approaches to raising the funds needed to move projects forward.

Sign up for the series today: https://tinyurl.com/2azurjbt

09/16/2026

This summer, our past-president, Rev. Dr. Mary Taylor, accompanied youth, young adults and leaders to Collective (a national gathering of UCC and Presbyterian Youth, Young Adults and Leaders) along with Regional Minister for Children, Youth and Young Adults Rev. Catherine Stuart. Here they are at Niagara Falls! It was an amazing part of our time at the event. Thanks to Mary for her leadership and to the regions for supporting this group at the event!

09/10/2026

📸✨ Calling All Shutterbugs! Submit Your Photos for 2028 Canadian Church Calendar!

Submissions for the 2028 calendar are now open. If you're considering submitting, here are some ideas.

We’re looking for photos of United Churches:

🙌 Interior shots of people: at worship, church events, the choir singing, architectural details, altar displays, the communion table, a filled baptismal font, etc.

🌿 Exterior shots of churches: not just church buildings but also community gardens, architectural details, greening projects, outdoor services, social justice events, etc.

🌱❄️🍂☀️ Remember to include winter, spring, and fall shots too.

We’d love to see photos of churches from all the provinces and territories across Canada!

📷 We print a photographer credit and offer a $100 honorarium for each photo chosen, and we’ll send you a copy of the calendar once it’s printed.

🗓 Deadline for submissions: January 17, 2027.

👉 Find out more and submit your photos: https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/get-involved/submit-your-photos

09/09/2026

BNS President Donnie Morrison (back row, 3rd from right) was privileged to attend the Causeway Cluster meeting today at St. Mark’s United Church in Port Hawkesbury. Also in attendance was President-Elect Alicia Cox (front row, 4th from left)!