WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Worship Services at First Baptist have a decidedly ecumenical flavour, drawing on the great liturgical traditions of Christianity. Music is led by a 30-voice Choir supported by a pipe organ, and most services have an unaccompanied Motet, an Anthem, and four hymns. First Baptist follows the Revised Common Lectionary and is known for strong preaching.

On the first Sunday each month we celebrate Holy Communion, which is open to all Christians who would ordinarily commune in their own church.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sundays - 10:30 a.m.
Special Services - Time As Announced

November 15: Pentecost 24
1 Samuel 1:4-20; 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25; Mark 13:1-8
In Full Assurance - Rev. Renee Clark

Music: Rutter, Buxtehude

November 22: Reign of Christ Sunday
2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-12
Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37
Sermon by Rev. Gerald Burke
Halifax Baptist Hospital Chaplaincy
Music: Mozart, Bairstow

November 29: Advent 1
Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
The Advent Conspiracy - Rev. John E. Boyd
Music: Niles, Willan

December 6: Advent 2; Communion
Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79
Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
Advent Spirituality - Rev. John E. Boyd

December 13: Advent 3; White Gift Service
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6
Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
Advent Community - Rev. John E. Boyd

Church School Pageant, 1 p.m.

December 20: Advent 4
Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:47-55
Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45
The Advent Mystery - Rev. John E. Boyd

December 20, 7 p.m.
Carols by Candlelight
Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols

December 24: Christmas Eve Family Service, 4 p.m.
Stories, Carols, Lighting the Christ Candle

December 24: Christmas Eve Communion, 11 p.m.
Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-20
A Gift for You to Open - Rev. John E. Boyd

December 27: Christmas 1
Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97
Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20
Now What? - Rev. Nelson A. Metcalfe
Music:

January 3: Christmas 2; Communion
TBC
- Rev. Renée Clark
Music:

January 10: Baptism of Christ Sunday
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Marked for Life - Rev. John E. Boyd
Music:

January 17: Epiphany 2
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10
1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
This Wine is for You! - Rev. John E. Boyd
Music:

January 24: Epiphany 3
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
The Spirit at Work - Rev. John E. Boyd
Music:

January 31: Epiphany 4
Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6
1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
- Rev. Renée Clark
Music:

February 7: Epiphany 5; Communion
Isaiah 6:1-13; Psalm 138
1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11
Focused on Mission - Rev. John E. Boyd
Music:

February 14: Transfiguration Sunday
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:7; Luke 9:28-43
To See the Light - Rev. John E. Boyd
Music:

February 21: Lent 1
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
Breaking the Silence - Rev. John E. Boyd
Music:

February 28: Lent 2
Genesis 15:1-12; 17-18; Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
Courage for Tough Times - Rev. John E. Boyd
Music: