News & Events

On October 24th, Dr. Lois Mitchell (CABC – Public Witness and Social Concern; CBM – Justice Initiatives Coordinator) was in Ottawa to participate in an Interfaith Forum on Faith and Climate. This one day event, organized by the Canadian Council of Churches, brought Canadian faith… Read More »

On September 10, 2011 thirty eight people gathered at First Cornwallis Baptist to put on bright orange T-Shirts and spend their day serving the community. The event, organized by the Christian Education Committee, was timed to match the tenth anniversary of 9/11 as a way… Read More »

Over the past few weeks, Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) has posted and sent out some important updates that we wanted to pass on to you. Below are highlighted recent announcements regarding Global Field Staff, an announcement about the appointment of a new president and an… Read More »

A conversation with Dr. Brian MacArthur (President, Crandall University 2001-2011) and Dr. Peter Reid (Executive Minister, CABC). Listen as Dr. MacArthur talks about his time as President and what the future may hold. To view the video of this podcast, go to our vimeo (http://vimeo.com/channels/atlanticbaptist)… Read More »

In August, 2011 at Oasis assembly, our churches bravely embraced change. The Council of Convention brought forward a Senior Staff Restructuring Proposal which represented a strong vision for future ministry in Atlantic Canada and the delegates said a resounding yes to that vision. The following… Read More »

Nerepis Baptist Church Yard/Bake Sale — On Saturday, October 2nd, our church had a yard sale/bake sale for our community. We had a lot of contributions from people in our congregation, including some delicious homemade bread, cookies, and whoopee pies! Though it was a wet,… Read More »

On Aug 14 2011, history was repeated when Sackville United Baptist Church held a Baptism celebration in Hefler’s Millpond. A beautiful sunny day greeted members of our congregation at the water’s edge while Pastor Marlene Knowles and Deacon Roy Lounsbury led 3 believers into the… Read More »

We are always looking for new ways that we can encourage Christian spiritual formation through learning and service” says Mitchell DeWare, Director of Ministries at Camp Peniel. “That is why we are launching this new partnership and adventure!” “Eikona” (meaning in His image) is a… Read More »

In January, a debate/dialogue titled “Does the New Testament present a reliable portrait of the Historical Jesus?” will take place on January 19th at St. Mary’s University and January 20th at Acadia University. Sponsored in part by Acadia Divinity College, the dialogues will feature Bart… Read More »

A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all who attended the induction of Pastor Hal and Barb Babcock as pastor of the Temperance Vale and Middle Southampton Baptist churches in northwestern York County, New Brunswick at the Temperance Vale Community Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated… Read More »