One Neighbourhood Blog

For two years, a CBAC Vision Team has been asking critical questions: “What are the essentials that we must address if we are to be the church in this generation? How do we reclaim our mission? Reshape our vision? Recapture a passion for proclaiming the… Read More »

The following is an excerpt from the official Government of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month/about.html “During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it… Read More »

Imagine Canadian-based data on Canadian churches for Canadian churches. Envision having access to data for your church. The Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta is about to launch a national survey with Canadian congregations/parishes. The Institute’s purpose is to conduct and share Canadian and tradition-specific research on congregations… Read More »

Many of you have contacted the CBAC regarding your concerns over the changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program. As the deadline to apply for Canada Summer Jobs quickly approaches (February 2nd, 2018), we know you are considering what you should do. Update (January 25/18):… Read More »

The Federal Government has just introduced new requirements for those seeking grants to employ students through the Canada Summer Job program. See updated info and post here: https://baptist-atlantic.ca/news/update-changes-canada-summer-job-program! Organizations applying for these grants “will be required to attest that both the job and the organization’s… Read More »

PEACE! Even to talk about it today seems like a fantasy or maybe a cruel joke. Peace in our time; are you kidding! What image comes to mind when you think of “peace”? Harmony? Tranquility? The absence of war? A beautiful sunset? Conflict-free family gatherings?… Read More »

As believers, we’re all called. Volunteer or vocational. We all have gifts and talents. God wants us to use them to: strengthen the local church, lead others to faith in Christ, and help change our neighbourhoods. And yet many of us in the church will… Read More »

Joining God in Your Neighbourhood by Taking Advantage of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP): an idea from CBAC’s Intercultural Ministries. The churches in Atlantic Canada that will be considered growing churches, will be intercultural churches. These churches will experience snowball growth as diverse people are… Read More »

Today is World Refugee Day. The focus in Canada is family reunification. There is a need and an opportunity! Even though Canada is a world leader in refugee resettlement, it is very difficult for new arrivals to sponsor their refugee relatives. They and supporting community… Read More »

These days, privacy and permission surround our digital footprint in ways we may not even realize. We’ve become very concerned with protecting our privacy and the privacy of those around us. We give organizations permission to access certain information about us in exchange for use… Read More »