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Rushton Lecture
The Annual Vincent Rushton Memorial Lecture and Luncheon was held on June 1, 2024, in Bridgewater (NS) Baptist Church. Rev. Joe Green and Rev. Sarah Scott presented on the topic: Responding to MAiD: Spiritual reflections, experiences and questions. You can view the devotional by Aaron Kenny and Rushton Lecture here.
Cross Canada Conference 2024
The second annual CABF Cross Canada Conference will be held on October 28 - 31, 2024 in Nova Scotia at First Baptist Church Halifax. Theme: Chaos and Christ. There will be worship, speakers, discussion and, of course, rich fellowship. New details are available here.
CCC Issues Call to be Salt and Light
The Canadian Councilof Churches' Commission on Justice and Peace has recently issued a timely call for Christian communities in Canada to be salt and light, and open up space for peace. Mindful of the overwhelming forms of death, suffering, and trauma here and around the world, we share this statement in the spirit of hope and also meaningful action. May we gather ourselves, each another, and with other religious communities to, as the recent statement puts it, "listen to one another’s experiences, acknowledge one another’s hopes and traumas, and step boldly toward a lasting peace with justice." Read the full statement in Englishand French on their website.
FBC Amherst Updates Job Search
First Baptist Church Amherst is continuing to search for a MINISTER OF FAMILIES AND OUTREACH and has updated its Position Description. Check it out here.
Student Summer Job Opportunity
The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) has a summer student job vacancy for a Project Administration and Research Officer. This position works with program staff to assist with program activities in justice, peace, ecumenical dialogue, and communications media.
Visit the website www.councilofchurches.caand see the Project Administration and Research Officer Position Description for details.
You must be aged between 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible. Learn more.
The preferred start date is 2 July 2024 (negotiable). Applications will be accepted through 20 June 2024. To be considered, please send your letter of application and Curriculum Vitae to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. In your cover letter, please provide a brief explanation of your interest in the position and the competencies you bring related to the position. We regret that only successful interview candidates may receive a response.
2023 AGM and Conference
The 2023 CABF AGM took place on September 29th with the presentation of reports and the election of Officers, Council and Committees. To see the Agenda with links to the reports, click here. The Conference Speaker on September 30th was Dr. Scott Gibson of Baylor University and his topic was Christ the Common Connection. The lectures are available on YouTube here and here. A highlight of the weekend was the launch of Keeping the Faith: Essays in Memory of Roger H. Prentice, edited by Paul Harris and Karen Smith. The launch can be viewed on YouTube here.
2023 Rushton Lecture Video
The 2023 Lecture by Dr. Allan Effa, entitled Enlarge the site of your tent: metaphors and challenges of inclusion and diversity for the Canadian church, is now available on YouTube by clicking here.
Historic Ordination
First Baptist Church Halifax, acting on the recommendation of a CABF Ordination Council, ordained Rev. Arla Johnson to Christian Ministry on Sunday, April 2nd. Arla is the Minister of Inclusive Community at First Baptist and one of the founders of Queer Spirit Church. We believe she is the first married lesbian woman to be ordained in a Baptist Church in Canada. You can watch a video of the service here. (Photo by Dr. Rob Fennell.)
Community Life Coordinator Search
The Church at Southpoint, Surrey BC, is seeking a Community Life Coordinator: Introduction and Position Description.
Senior Pastor Search
The Port Williams United Baptist Church continues its search for a Senior Pastor. For further details, or to apply, click here.
Senior Minister Search
The Kitsilano Christian Community Church is seeking a Senior Minister. The Position Description is available here.