Rushton Lecture and Webinar: June 6, 2026: 11:00am to 3:00pm
In Person: Port Williams United Baptist Church
1031 Hwy 358, Port Williams, NS
Join us in person or on-line for the 2026 Rushton Lecture and Webinar:
THE WIDENESS OF THE SEA
In a time of dissonance and division Canadian Baptists have an opportunity to continue to model a posture of theological thoughtfulness and generous inclusion and hospitality. In this year’s Rushton Lecture, Dr. Rauser will share themes from his most recent book The Wideness of the Sea and remind us of our ongoing calling to practice our soul liberty as we seek to be a blessing in our churches, community and country.
Randal Rauser is a Canadian theologian and former seminary professor at Taylor Seminary in Edmonton. He is currently Director of Faith-Based Organization Investigations at Veritas Solutions. Randal is the author of numerous books exploring faith, doubt, atheism, and contemporary cultural issues, including his most recent, The Wideness of the Sea: How to be Evangelical and Gay Affirming.
For more detail on the program, please follow this link.
Login information for those attending on-line will be posted on June 5, 2026.
Cross Canada Conference #4 Saskatoon, SK, October 25-28, 2026
Hold these dates.
You are warmly invited to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! Please join us!
This year's theme is RECONCILIATION FOR OUR NEIGHBOURS.
As we’ve reflected on being in Saskatoon, SK, we are recognizing the reconciliation work that the city has been pursuing with Indigenous neighbours. We will take time to hear from voices that will enlighten and empower us in our journeys of reconciliation. We will also pay attention to the call to reconciliation in a broader sense. . . how we are personally and corporately finding ourselves reconciled to God and how in turn, that becomes a blessing for kith and kin.
Venue: First Baptist Church Co-Host: Emanuel Baptist Church
A Conference Overview with Agenda, Speakers, Costs, Registration and Accommodation information is available here.
An Online version of the Registration Form is available at https://forms.gle/87UyRpqbH7j4b6en8.
A PDF version of the Registration Form that you can download or print and fill out is available here.
Ordination Service for Pastor Andrew Taylor: Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 pm
Greetings in the name of the risen Christ!
You are invited to join Lawrencetown United Baptist Church as we celebrate a service of ordination for Pastor Andrew Taylor.
You are also invited to stay for refreshments and conversation after the service. If you plan to attend, our Hospitality Committee would appreciate an RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Monday, May 11 to help in their planning.
We look forward to seeing you!
Blessings,
LUBC Church Council
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Lawrencetown United Baptist Church
430 Main St
Kespukwik, Mi’kma’ki
Box 68
Lawrencetown, NS B0S 1M0
902.584 3634 ext. 1
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Ordination Examining Council
The Credentials Committee announced the call of an Ordination Examining Council for Lic. Jonathan Scarpuzzi of Saint John, NB. The Council will take place on Saturday, June 20, at 1:00pm at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Jonathan has worked with the Credentials Committee since August 2024 and has actively participated in CABF life, including attending the Cross Canada Gathering. He has completed a one year mentorship with CABF minister Jeremy Keay of First Baptist Church Edmonton and met the CABF qualifications for credentialing. The church he serves, Hillcrest Baptist Church, requested to partner with CABF in the ordination process.
If you have questions about the ordination process, please contact:
Rusty Edwards
Chair, Credentials Committee
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