AST News Entries

Profile photo
Dr. Gloria Woodland on “Faithful Presence” and the Realities of MAiD
Date & Time: 11:29 AM on Fri, 20 February

View More »


Profile photo
We cannot serve from an empty cup: A conversation with Rev. Dr. Mary Taylor
Date & Time: 11:30 AM on Fri, 20 February
From the discipline of military chaplaincy to walking 100km for her local community, Rev. Dr. Mary Taylor (MDiv '12) shares how a foundation of daily prayer and 'presence' continues to fuel her ministry today.

View More »


website banner image
Reflecting on two years of Atlantic School of Discipleship
Date & Time: 4:17 PM on Thu, 12 February
AST’s Atlantic School of Discipleship (ASD) is a program that was launched two years ago. According to The Rev. Dr. Ross Bartlett, there were specific challenges and needs in today’s church that led to the creation of ASD.

View More »


website banner image
Promoting Peace: 2026 Rev. Alison Etter Memorial Grant Applications Now Open
Date & Time:
Atlantic School of Theology is pleased to announce the second annual call for applications for The Rev. Alison Etter Memorial Fund.

View More »


Image of a person
Hayes Symposium 2026: Pastoral Ministry in the Context of MAiD
Date & Time:
Location: AST Chapel

This year’s gathering features Dr. Gloria Woodland, who will lead a two-day workshop titled, Faithful Presence: Pastoral Ministry in the Context of MAiD.

View More »


post of image
Navigating & Surviving Eldercare - A Continuing Education Workshop with Patrick Cassidy, KC
Date & Time: 1:30 PM on Tue, 3 March
Location: AST Chapel (On-Campus) | Zoom (Online)

Join us on March 3 for a workshop with Patrick Cassidy, KC. Drawing from his professional expertise and personal experience navigating these complex dynamics, Cassidy will guide us through the essential questions of navigating and surviving eldercare.

View More »


AST ESMTP: National collaborators share vision for the future
Date & Time: 2:25 PM on Thu, 15 January
HALIFAX, N.S. – Following the announcement of a $2.5 million USD grant from Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow initiative, Atlantic School of Theology (AST) is pleased to share insights from the national collaborators shaping the Ecumenical Shared Ministries Training Program (ESMTP).

View More »


Atlantic School of Theology's ESMTP featured in Anglican Journal
Date & Time: 8:00 AM on Tue, 23 December
Atlantic School of Theology is making headlines across the country following the announcement of a $2.5 million USD grant from Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. The grant will fund the establishment of a pioneering Ecumenical Shared Ministries Training Program, the first of its kind in Canada. In a recent feature by the Anglican Journal, AST President, the Rev. Dr. Heather McCance, highlighted the importance of this initiative for the future of the church.

View More »