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NS Shooting: April 30 Message from Dr. Peter Reid, Executive Minister
Posted April 30th, 2020 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
We’ve seen God show up. And we know that there is hope, and we have this anchor for our souls. Our Executive Minister, Dr. Peter Reid, shared this video message with our CBAC family today. The following is a transcript of the video above from… Read More »
NS Shooting: A Statement from Dr. Peter Reid, Executive Minister
Posted April 20th, 2020 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
“Today I come to you with great sadness and a deep sense of loss, as we try to make sense of the terrible events that unfolded across northern Nova Scotia over the weekend. To the families who lost loved ones, let me say we grieve… Read More »
March 17th Update on COVID-19
Posted March 17th, 2020 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm. – Psalm 75:3 Dear Friends, It seems redundant to say this, but the progression of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to change the situation for Atlantic Canadians each day. Meanwhile,… Read More »
COVID-19: A Message from Our Executive Minister, Dr. Peter Reid
Posted March 12th, 2020 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Dear Friends, Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been dominating the news and spreading globally and locally. Just yesterday (March 11th), the WHO declared it a pandemic. We’re sure that before long, the virus will affect people in CBAC churches and neighbourhoods. To downplay the concern would be… Read More »
Wet’suwet’en: A Response to the Conflict
Posted February 28th, 2020 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
For those of us on the East Coast, Wet’suwet’en (pronounced wet-SOO-ih-ten) might seem far away. Few of us are familiar with the Land in question, and even fewer know anyone belonging to the Wet’suwet’en nation. The repercussions of the conflict, however, are being felt everywhere…. Read More »
CBAC’s Resolution in Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Posted January 31st, 2020 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Here, in its complete form, is the CBAC resolution passed at Oasis 2019, including our apology to our Indigenous neighbours. PREAMBLE In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. . . Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that… Read More »
A Christmas Message from Rev. Dr. Peter Reid, CBAC Executive Minister
Posted December 12th, 2019 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
To prepare for Advent and Christmas this year, I looked at the account in the Gospel of Luke of Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel. To be honest, I was moved by Mary’s reaction to the heavenly visitation. A careful reading of the New Testament—and… Read More »
Rev. Dan Pyke: New CBAC Director of Youth & Family
Posted November 26th, 2019 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
MONCTON, NB—The Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) is pleased to welcome Rev. Dan Pyke as Director of Youth & Family Ministries effective November 25, 2019. After a recommendation from the search committee and CBAC Council, and a resounding affirmation from our churches, the CBAC… Read More »
2020 Handbook for Church Treasurers
Posted November 25th, 2019 - Read Article - 1 Comment - Leave a Response
A key resource for CBAC churches in assisting church treasurers as they navigate the many facets of church financial life. If you have a new treasurer in your church, make sure they get a copy of this as it contains information about salary expectations, pension… Read More »
CBAC Council Recommends New Director of Youth & Family Ministries
Posted October 15th, 2019 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
On the recommendation of the Search Committee, the CBAC Council has announced that they unanimously approve and recommend Rev. Dan Pyke as the new Director of Youth & Family Ministries. We eagerly anticipate the leadership he will bring to this role in leading children, youth and… Read More »