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Celebrating our Successful 2021 Ordination Candidates
Posted August 23rd, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
On August 9-11, our Examining Council met for interviews with 12 candidates for ordination in our CBAC churches. We are pleased to announce that all 12 candidates have been successfully recommended for ordination! Ordination services are expected to take place this fall, and we’re excited… Read More »
Emancipation Day – August 1st, 2021
Posted July 30th, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the… Read More »
June 25 Statement on Further Discoveries at Residential Schools
Posted June 25th, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Today we grieve deeply with our Indigenous communities over the new discoveries of hundreds more unmarked graves of children at several residential schools across Canada and the USA. This news should horrify us, and we know that this grieves the heart of God our Creator…. Read More »
Commemorating National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
Posted June 21st, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Today we commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day, recognizing the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. We encourage our churches to mark this day by raising awareness, taking time for prayer for our Indigenous neighbours, and seeking more ways… Read More »
June 20th is World Refugee Day
Posted June 20th, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Today we celebrate World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. In an effort to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives, we offer some helpful information… Read More »
Responding to the Hate Crime Against an Ontario Muslim Family on June 6th
Posted June 14th, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
JUNE 10, 2021 We join with other faith communities across Canada in sorrow over the hate crime against a family in London, Ontario, that left four people dead and one child injured—simply because of their Muslim faith. Evil of any kind is grievous to God… Read More »
Responding to Kamloops Residential School Discovery
Posted June 2nd, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Today, in response to the recent discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School, the Indigenous Relations Working Group of the CBAC released a statement calling our churches to a moment of silence and prayer in our… Read More »
National Day of Prayer – May 16th, 2021
Posted May 10th, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
The CBAC is taking part in a National Day of Prayer on Sunday, May 16th, 2021, in partnership with our wider Canadian Baptist family across the country. We invite our churches to take part in your worship services this weekend. We encourage you to utilize… Read More »
CBAC Welcomes Jeff MacArthur, New Interim Director of Operations
Posted April 28th, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, April 28, 2021—The Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada are pleased to announce that Jeff MacArthur has accepted the position of Interim Director of Operations, effective May 3rd, 2021. Jeff will serve in a part-time capacity with CBAC. He brings significant experience and… Read More »
CBAC Welcomes Laura Bennett, New Associate Director of Youth & Family
Posted March 11th, 2021 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, March 11, 2021—The Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada today announced that Laura Bennett will be joining us as our new Associate Director of Youth & Family. Laura will begin work on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 in this part-time role… Read More »