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Five years ago today the Syrian civil war began. It continues to ravage lives and communities in Syria today. Much of the entire world has felt the effects of this war particularly as millions are displaced internally and millions more seek refuge in welcoming nations…. Read More »

The CABC & Alpha Canada are partnering to bring workshops to Atlantic Canada April 5-8 in various locations (Bridgewater, Halifax, Charlottetown, Saint John, Moncton & Fredericton). We have invited Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, to come and speak to our pastoral and lay… Read More »

What might happen if every existing church in Atlantic Canada were to re-capture the vision for mission, for multiplication, for radical generosity and intentional discipleship that Jesus envisioned? MULTIPLY has been designed with both the church planter and established church leader in mind in order… Read More »

Every four years we get an extra day in our calendar year. Today is that day – February 29th. Leap Year! It’s an odd thing when you think about it. An extra day. But there is some good science around it. Basically it takes 365… Read More »

I hate Facebook. Well that’s not exactly true. Let me try again. I dislike Facebook. Well that’s closer, but I’m still not comfortable with that either. Let me try one more time. I think Facebook is like the church of Laodicea (Rev. 3:14-16): lukewarm; neither… Read More »

African Heritage Month begins today. Also known as Black History Month, February has been set aside as an opportunity for us to recognize contributions past and present of the African community to Canadian culture. How has it impacted where you live? We recognize the significant… Read More »

Each year, Acadia Divinity College hosts a lecture series in preaching and practical theology for pastors and students. February 8-11 @ Acadia University or online. Guest speaker is Dr. Anna Robbins. Throughout the past century, the Christian church in Canada has become accustomed to proclaiming… Read More »

We are in the midst of a significant national conversation about the duty of care we owe one another at the end of life, the legalization of euthanasia and the protection of religious freedom and conscience. Last fall, our Executive Minister, Rev. Dr. Peter Reid,… Read More »

The incarnation and crucifixion teach a crucial lesson: we must become small. Especially as we sponsor refugees. As hosts, we’re tempted to see ourselves as big Daddy Warbucks and sponsored families as little orphan Annie. “We’re rich. They’re poor.” Wise hosts, however, welcome and create… Read More »

There was a long line-up to recognize Rev. John Beers and a full hall at New Minas Baptist Church to mark his 80th birthday and the five decades since his ordination. Beers is, by no means, retired. He fills in for preachers many Sundays, especially… Read More »