First Baptist Church Halifax
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FBC HALIFAX

 

Weekly News Notes
Each week we email First Baptist News Notes. If you wish to receive them, contact us. Here is the latest edition:   more...

2012 Valentine Supper (Large)
On Friday, February 10, 125+ of us gathered in the Assembly Room for the annual Valentine Supper, ably chaired by Paul Henderson. Ian McKee took some great pictures   more...

FBC Team at Brunswick St
On August 6, 2011 a team of First Baptist volunteers served breakfast at the Brunswick Street Mission. Click here to see some pictures, courtesy of Warren Hoeg.

Dedication of New Paraments
On June 19 new Paraments were dedicated in loving memory of Percy Howard and Myra Agnes (long) Prentice by their son, Rev. Dr. Roger Howard Prentice.   more...

Good News!
We have received word from the Youth Project that First Baptist Church Halifax has been named the recipient of their 2011 Community Support award!   more...

Smith Stained Glass Window
A unique stained glass window, designed by Sue Obata and produced and installed by a Nova Scotia company, Sattler Stained Glass Studio, was dedicated at First Baptist Church Halifax on Sunday, June 12.   more...

David Dexter - On Being Baptist
On May 15, 2011, Deacon David Dexter, our Diaconate Chair, spoke at the Bayside United Baptist Church. His message: On Being Baptist: Defending our Freedom.   more...

First Baptist Decides not to Join CABC
At our Annual Meeting on February 27, 2011, First Baptist Church Halifax voted not to join the newly incorporated CABC at this time   more...

An Historic Decision
Following the Annual Meeting on February 27th the Diaconate issued the following statement on the decision not to join CABC at this time.   more...

Loving our Neighbours
During the month of February, our theme was Loving our Neighbours.   more...

Amanda's Gift Support
Rev. Renee Clark and Marilyn Peers present a cheque for Amanda's Gift.   more...

Family SOS Newsletter
First Baptist recently voted to donate a significant portion of the Genesis House Funds to Family SOS.   more...

60th Anniversary of Ordination
Here are some pictures from the celebration of Dr. Harvey's 60th Anniversary of Ordination   more...

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ABF News
First Baptist is a member of the Atlantic Baptist Fellowship, an organization of Baptist Churches and individuals formed in 1971   more...

Alliance of Baptists News
The Alliance of Baptists is a movement of progressive Christians--individuals and congregations--seeking to respond to the continuing call of God in a rapidly changing world.   more...

Alliance Leader Visits
Here are pictures of the visit of Rev. Paula Dempsey   more...

Associated Baptist Press
The Associated Baptist Press is an excellent source of news and opinions on Baptist life   more...

THIS AND THAT

 

Ekklesia News
Ekklesia is a comprehensive site for religious news from around the world. It is based in London, England   more...

Halifax Meals on Wheels is a volunteer organization which delivers a tasty, nutritious meal to clients’ doors Monday—Friday including holidays. Meals are prepared in the kitchens at Northwood and are usually delivered  late morning. They arrive chilled and ready to heat in disposable, microwaveable dishes. The meal includes soup and crackers, main course and dessert and costs $5.50 with a $5 start up fee. We will deliver a meal to anyone - young or older, who cannot  prepare a meal for themselves. For eligible clients, the cost of meals may be covered by the Department of Veterans affairs or Social Services. For info please call our office at (902) 429-4299 between 8am and 12:30pm or leave a message after hours.

2 New Cookbooks!
Two of First Baptist's authors have recently published new cookbooks, Marie Nightingale and Alyce Feindel!   more...



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