CHURCH OF SAINT MARY MAGDALENE

We provide worship services and places to worship and fellowship. We offer the Sacraments to all people. We research and develop pastoral resources for equipping clergy for ministry worship and study. We support families couples individuals and groups with pastoral and spiritual care practical help visits prayer support Christian pastoral counselling and guidance in resolving life issues and conflict. We are volunteer clergy throughout Nova Scotia Health Authority and public/private sector long-term care and enhanced care facilities providing palliative care end-of-life spiritual care and pastoral care ministry. We comfort and help people in difficult times during a crisis and when they have a need. Our clergy provide grief support; opportunities for Bible study; discussions about spirituality practical Christian living ethics and personal growth; Psychometric support; preparation for marriage and family life; ongoing help for couples to make the most out of their lives together. We make pastoral counselling worship services home visits guidance on how to navigate life struggles accessible to all. We loan books (library) for spiritual growth and ministry development to individuals pastors and churches. We give management support practical help relief and advice to non-profit organizations and small business enterprises in the areas of communications marketing expertise public relations retail and clerical support transportation and storage. We publish newsletters to encourage good works by various pastors and ministries. We provide outreach via thought-provoking insight into contemporary culture and the spiritual longings of the public via www.webchurch.ca and www.jesusofnazareth.ca. We support religious dialogue with cultural and artistic programs that spur acts of mercy kindness and compassion nurture spiritual awareness and initiate fellowship. We enhanced our ministry of cards letter-writing and email correspondence to encourage and ignite spiritual growth. We provide short-term accommodation for individuals seeking permanent housing solutions or facing hardship. We support individuals with odd jobs to build confidence and bear each other's burdens. Make available curated life-long learning resources online multidenominational seminar course offerings self-care awareness and mental health resources to pastors. Provide prayer support guidance and spiritual care via multiple social media platforms. We minister to shut-ins.

Offer weekly Crafts & Conversation in 4 locations with the financial support of a microgrant from the Nova Scotia Department for Seniors and Long-term Care and Community Links Association. The goal of Crafts & Conversation is to combat seniors' isolation through conversation and creative art making in a welcoming environment. Participants will experience increased social connection as they get to spend time together in person or online. Began offering Crafts & Devotion in one location. This is in addition to the increased the provision of spiritual care and enhanced social support to shut-ins the elderly the disabled and those experiencing health problems (home visits Bible studies prayer spiritual direction practical help telephone support doctor's appointments pick up prescriptions grocery run luncheons outings shopping trips food exchange hospital visits). Continued to refer individuals to the help they need (drug-counselling rehabilitation employment-counselling mental health support). Offer micro-term accommodation for the loved ones of neighbourhood families (who were displaced when their former rental homes were sold facing affordability issues caused by the housing crisis incompatible travel distance from school). Provide practical support in the form of Internet and market research writing and editing to help not-for-profits and individuals who are in search of employment opportunities starting micro-businesses incorporating writing bylaws navigating the legal system fundraising obtain government services or simply need to solve problems. Formed communities within community that supported skilled professional newcomers seeking a spiritual home friendship wisdom and guidance on life issues problem-solving and prayers. Helped individuals coping with stressors that affected their relationships with their immediate family; counseled the affected family. Sponsored kids sports camp and/or resumed activities involving youth and children: team-building skills nurturing friendships listening and caring artistic skills. Launched spring and summer sewing machine lessons for beginners art making projects involving photo-editing multimedia collage art history art appreciation creativity and new skills. Purchased equipment for individuals starting new employment (steel-toed boots uniform bus tickets). Implemented KlothingforKids. Provided on-court assistance/coach to children 8-12 during Upward Basketball practice&games