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Palm Sunday
Posted April 9th, 2017 - Read Article - 1 Comment - Leave a Response
As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a… Read More »
Refugee Rights Day
Posted March 31st, 2017 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
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 »
Mapping the Future
Posted March 21st, 2017 - Read Article - 1 Comment - Leave a Response
Everything has shifted. Everything! And if it hasn’t yet, it will and at lightning speed. Where is the church? Reacting, ignoring, mimicking, stumbling, shrinking, dying. You know this. We as the CBAC know this. And while we have made our own shifts, revamped our vision,… Read More »
St. Patrick’s Prayer
Posted March 17th, 2017 - Read Article - 1 Comment - Leave a Response
I arise today Through the strength of heaven; Light of the sun, Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning, Swiftness of the wind, Depth of the sea, Stability of the earth, Firmness of the rock. I arise today Through God’s strength to pilot me; God’s… Read More »
A Perspective into the Lives of Northern Youth
Posted March 6th, 2017 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
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 »
Lent
Posted March 1st, 2017 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
“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 »
Seeing Our Neighbours
Posted February 8th, 2017 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
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 »
Student Research Projects
Posted February 3rd, 2017 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
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 »
Passing the Torch
Posted February 1st, 2017 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
February is African Heritage Month (also known as Black History Month). The theme in Nova Scotia for 2017 is “Passing the Torch.” It’s all about celebrating the past and looking ahead to the next 150 years in Canada. Below is the write up from the… Read More »
North American Baptist Women Gather in Toronto
Posted January 30th, 2017 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Join with Baptist women from across North America at “New Dreams” – October 19–22, at the Delta Toronto East Hotel, Toronto, ON. Atlantic Baptist Women is part of the larger, continental body called the North American Baptist Women’s Union (NABWU). NABWU seeks to encourage and… Read More »