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The Baptist church in Atlantic Canada is a mosaic – a collection of different expressions of a common faith and shared mission. How we express and display our shared faith may look very different. God uses different kinds of churches to reach different kinds of… Read More »

Today, June 21st, is National Aboriginal Day in Canada. Sine 1996, this day has been set aside to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, collectively known as Aboriginal or Indigenous Peoples (https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100013248/1100100013249). As… Read More »

June 20th is World Refugee Day. “An unprecedented 65.3 million people around the world have been forced from home. Among them are nearly 21.3 million refugees, over half of whom are under the age of 18.” (Source – http://www.unhcr.org/figures-at-a-glance.html). “Family separation has devastating impacts on… Read More »

Here’s part 5 of our Easter Sunday baptism series. This one was submitted by Rev. Dr. Rhonda Britton, Senior Pastor of Cornwallis Street Baptist Church in Halifax, NS. This also appears on the cover of our most recent Connect brochure sent out to churches. Cornwallis… Read More »

Here’s part two of our Easter Sunday baptism series. This one was sent in by Rev. Gordon Dickinson and describes baptism as a pastor and a parent. The baptisms took place at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Cornwall site, PEI. “This year, the celebration of Easter Sunday… Read More »

Tuesday April 4th is Refugee Rights Day in Canada. Canada’s reputation as a refugee receiving country is at an all-time high. Our private sponsorship program is particularly admired, but there’s room for improvement – especially around family re-unification. To welcome a refugee family and then… Read More »

We all hear common phrases no matter where we go, phrases, like, “Nice day,” or, “The weather is horrible,” or just a general, “Hey, how are you?” As we have transitioned to living “up north” to most of you, we hear these phrases in addition… Read More »

“What are you giving up?” This is a question we will hear this time of year in reference to the season of Lent. Lent is not something many Baptists know much about let alone practice. It has not been a part of our tradition. We’re… Read More »

An indicator that I was living less by the Holy Spirit and more by stress was that the people in my life lost distinctiveness. They became background and blurry. I wouldn’t ask them questions or listen to answers. I forgot names, faces and everything else…. Read More »

An important part of university study involves research and surveys that can help students learn more about a particular aspect or issue in their major field of study. These research projects can often have benefits for the community or group that is being asked to… Read More »