Important Meeting of CABF Members: Proposed Amendments to By-Law #2
A set of suggested amendments to the CABF By-Law #2 has now been developed by the Special Project Team to Update the CABF Governance Structure. These amendments have been approved by Council at its meeting on March 12, 2025 for presentation to the Membership for vote as a Special Resolution at the time of the upcoming Spring Rushton Lecture on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Mahone Bay.
On-line (Zoom) Town Hall Information/Discussion sessions on the proposed amendments are scehuled, with sessions scheduled for 8:00 pm Atlantic time on:
- Thursday evening, May 1, 2025
- Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025 and
- Tuesday evening, May 13, 2025
This is your opportunity to find out more about the planned ammendments to our By-Laws, ask questions and make comments.
If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, please emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for login information.
CABF's 2025 Cross Canada Conference
October 26-29, Vancouver, BC
This year, the lectionary is based on the gospel of Luke, a gospel that articulates God’s compassion and care for those on the fringes of power—women, the poor, the stranger, religious and ethnic minorities. In an age of rising hostility towards the “other” and disregard for the poor, how important it is to remember the way Christ drew near to all people!
As we, friends and members of the CABF, draw near to each other, may we reorient ourselves to Divine Love, strengthening our love and commitment to soul liberty, to one another, to all God’s children, and to God’s good earth.
Venue: Grandview Church 1803 E. 1st Ave, Vancouver
As you make your initial plans, we encourage you to arrive in time to join us for the Sunday Gathering and meal at 4:00 pm on Sun Oct 26. The Conference will conclude after lunch together on Wed, Oct 29.
Costs:
The conference fee has been kept low, knowing that participants will incur costs for accommodations, meals, transportation and ‘touristy’ outings. Funding from the CABF will cover most program costs, such as speakers, snacks, and meeting venue.
$60 Entire Conference
$25 Daily fee
Free, Online sessions (if available)
For those travelling to Vancouver we estimate travel, accommodations and meals around $2,000-$2,500 per person. Accommodations are less expensive if you share a hotel room, of course!
Review the 2025 Program: (here)
Suggestions for Transportation and Accommodation: (here)
Registration:
Three options for registering:
1. Prefer an online form? Click here
2. Prefer to email it? Download the form here. Complete and send it to the CABF Treasurer.
3. Prefer to print out and post the form with your cheque? Print this form, found here.
Payment:
Choices as above, you can either E-transfer the registration fee to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or post a
cheque (information on form).
A message from the conference planning committee:
Reverends Anne Baxter Smith, Ryan Sato, Arla Johnson, and John Perkin; and CABF Treasurer David Allen.