BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CBAC - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CBAC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CBAC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Moncton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250220T190934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T190954Z UID:30000204-1744639200-1744646400@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Pastor Hub: North East Nova DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/pastor-hub-north-east-nova/ LOCATION:Immanuel Baptist Church\, 295 Young St\, Truro\, NS\, B2N 3Y4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Connections":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250415T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250415T233000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250220T184948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T153521Z UID:30000198-1744709400-1744759800@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Pastor Hub: Eastern Valley DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/pastor-hub-eastern-valley/ LOCATION:Coldbrook Baptist Church\, 1392 S Bishop Road\, Coldbrook\, NS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Connections":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250415T131500 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250317T175109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T031359Z UID:30000215-1744718400-1744722900@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Masterclass: Politics After Christendom (Christians in Politics) DESCRIPTION:Politics After Christendom\nRev. JC Jasmin (French Union) \nJoin us for an insightful workshop that delves into the complexities of politics in the post-Christendom era. This session will offer a comprehensive overview of key issues\, informed in part by the influential theories of French philosopher Chantal Delsol. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the transition from a predominantly Christian worldview to a more secular political landscape. We will explore themes such as the decline of religious influence in public life\, the rise of secular ideologies\, and the implications for contemporary governance and societal values. \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rev. JC Jasmin\n Rev. Jean-Christophe (“JC”) Jasmin the Québec Director at Cardus where he draws on his background as a federal public servant\, and training in political philosophy and theology to foster collaboration between faith communities\, policymakers\, and the broader public. JC is passionate about nurturing a robust civic framework\, and sound public policy aimed at the public good across Québec and beyond. \nAn ordained pastor in the French Baptist Union\, he is able to combined bring insights from his faith and policy background to help policy makers understand the assumptions and commitments of their public work\, while also helping faith communities understand the public nature of their faith\, with a steady eye on the common good. He also directs public affairs at the Réseau Evangélique du Québec\, a network representing the different Evangelical Protestant Churches and ministries operating in the province. \nBorn and raised in Montréal\, he’s the first of his lineage to live outside the island since 1710\, and is proud of his heritage and Québec culture. He now resides in L’Assomption with his wife and their three children. An avid hiker\, he finds inspiration in the outdoors\, where he reflects on the intersection of faith\, culture\, and society. \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christians in Politics – A Special Masterclass Series\nIn a cultural moment marked by political polarization and increasingly global tension\, pastors face the unique challenge of guiding their congregations through complex societal issues while preserving unity and peace within the church. ‘Christians in Politics’ is a special CBAC Masterclass Series designed to empower church leaders to navigate the current political moment with biblical wisdom\, compassion\, and integrity. \nThis series offers practical strategies for addressing divisive topics\, fostering respectful dialogue among diverse perspectives\, and leading congregations toward a Christ-centered response to today’s political climate. Participants will explore the role of Christians in politics\, theological frameworks for civic engagement\, and tools for promoting unity without compromising core values. \nThrough sessions led by CBAC friends and family\, these sessions will aim to equip leaders to be peacemakers\, bridge-builders\, and faithful witnesses in a divided world. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/politics-after-christendom/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Justice & Advocacy Events,Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Masterclass-JC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250220T191213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T191233Z UID:30000205-1744725600-1744732800@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Pastor Hub: Annapolis Digby DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/pastor-hub-annapolis-digby/ LOCATION:Middleton Baptist Church\, 26 School Street\, Middleton\, NS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Connections":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250416T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250416T233000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250220T185222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T192802Z UID:30000199-1744795800-1744846200@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Pastor Hub: Yarmouth DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/pastor-hub-yarmouth/ LOCATION:Yarmouth North Baptist Church\, 8 Elm Street\, Yarmouth\, NS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Connections":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250416T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250220T191459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T191526Z UID:30000206-1744812000-1744819200@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Pastor Hub: Shelburne DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/pastor-hub-shelburne/ LOCATION:Jordan Falls Baptist Church\, 6616 Hwy #3\, Jordan Falls\, NS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Connections":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250307T152945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T153619Z UID:30000211-1745348400-1745355600@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Virtual Pastor Hub #1 DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/virtual-pastor-hub-1/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Greg Jones":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250307T153352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T152459Z UID:30000212-1745503200-1745510400@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Virtual Pastor Hub #2 DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/virtual-pastor-hub-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Greg Jones":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250127T202629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T213702Z UID:30000188-1745712000-1745798399@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:CBAC Sunday 2025 DESCRIPTION:Visit the CBAC Sunday page for the latest info and to access the video downloads once available. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/cbac-sunday-2025/ LOCATION:Video Event CATEGORIES:Regional Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CBAC-Sunday-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC":MAILTO:cbac@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250220T191735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T151049Z UID:30000207-1745848800-1745856000@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Pastor Hub: Northwest DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/pastor-hub-northwest/ LOCATION:True North Baptist Church\, 167 Burnham Road\, Florenceville-Bristol\, NB\, Canada CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Connections":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250429T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250429T143000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20241028T162602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T023247Z UID:30000181-1745933400-1745937000@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Masterclass: Hope-filled Conversations for the Future 1 DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL)\nSpeaker: Dr. Steve McMullin\nTitle: Hope-filled Conversations for the Future 1 \nDescription: We will create intentional\, courageous conversations about our future and seek church partnerships that further our mission in our neighbourhoods. We don’t have to look far to see that the world has been coming to Atlantic Canada. How have we\, as CBAC churches\, been preparing? What do we need to know\, and where do we need to grow? In this Masterclass\, Dr. Steve McMullin will lead us in understanding the changes and how we can\nassess our intercultural competence. The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is a tool that can help us and our churches. \nJoin us as we continue to unpack our vision and what this means for you and your church. Read the vision here: https://atlanticbaptist.ca/news/cbac-news/strategic-vision-2024-2028/ \nRegister to receive a Zoom link. \nThe CBAC Leadership Academy’s Masterclass is a series of events from our Leadership Development department\, seeking the transformation of our CBAC leaders with continued learning from world-class speakers. Sponsored by Crandall University. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/masterclass-hope-filled-conversations-for-the-future-1/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Masterclass-April-29-2025-r.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250430T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250430T233000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250220T185354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T192717Z UID:30000200-1746005400-1746055800@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Pastor Hub: York DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/pastor-hub-york/ LOCATION:Grace Memorial Baptist Church\, Fredericton\, NB\, 536 Northumberland Street\, Fredericton\, New Brunswick\, E3B 3K8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Connections":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250430T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250430T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250220T192010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T192044Z UID:30000208-1746021600-1746028800@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Pastor Hub: Queens-Sunbury DESCRIPTION:At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones\, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle.  Here you will explore a key question for conversation\, share with one another stories of what is working in your context\, and connect with one another as well as the CBAC Team. \n \n Register for a Pastor Hub URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/pastor-hub-queens-sunbury/ LOCATION:Ormocto Baptist Church\, 10 Doyle Drive\, Oromocto\, NB\, Canada CATEGORIES:Connections Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pastor-Hubs-Slide-copy-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Connections":MAILTO:greg.jones@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250508T113000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250303T220024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T144446Z UID:30000210-1746450000-1746703800@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:(FULL) Spring 2025 Sozo Pastor's Retreat DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This retreat is now full\nWatch for information about the next Sozo retreat\, coming November 3-6. Contact Cheryl Ann Beals for more info about Sozo Centre.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Spiritual Retreat is not stopping all activity\, but a change of activity. It is an intense focus on a particular activity—seeking God. It is an intentional moving away from daily routine to draw closer to God in solitude and/or in community. It involves the practice of spiritual disciplines\, such as spiritual reading\, silence\, and prayer as pathways to greater intimacy with God\, self and others. \nA spiritual retreat provides an opportunity for pastors to connect deeply with God\, themselves and each other. These retreats are a combination of group and individual retreat time. Each retreat has a theme that helps to guide the retreat but it is the participants and the Holy Spirit that shape the retreat experience. \nA spiritual retreat is an invitation to grow in freedom of spirit and openness to God. \nSpiritual Retreats for Pastors. The retreat is 4 days / 3 nights at Bayside Camp\, Sambro Head\, NS \nThis year bursaries provided by the Atlantic Baptist Foundation have reduced the cost from $250 to $175\, or $125 for first-time attendees. \nAccommodations are one person per room. It is a modern camp style with one bunk bed per room with a small table\, chair and lamp. Bring own bedding\, towels\, etc. \n \n Retreat is now full URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/spring-2025-sozo-pastors-retreat/ LOCATION:Bayside Camp near Halifax\, NS\, 1503 Ketch Harbour Road\, Sambro Head\, Nova Scotia\, B3V 1L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sozo Centre for Soul Care ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sozo-May-2025-Slide.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cheryl Ann Beals":MAILTO:cherylann.beals@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250124T134241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T213602Z UID:30000187-1747958400-1748217599@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:interMISSION 2025 DESCRIPTION:Visit the ABW website and plan to attend interMISSION 2025! \nMay 23-25\, 2025Crandall University\, Moncton\, N.B. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/intermission-2025/ LOCATION:Crandall University\, Moncton\, NB\, 333 Gorge Road\, Moncton\, New Brunswick\, E1G 3H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/interMission.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250526T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250526T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250204T142642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185721Z UID:30000191-1748284200-1748287800@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Lay Learning Labs | May 2025 DESCRIPTION:These are the available labs for May: \n\nDo deacons really do more than serve communion?\nCrafting a Vision\nHelp Me Manage! Classroom Management for Ministry Volunteers in grades K-6\n\nClick the links to read a detailed description or register. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/lay-learning-labs-may/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lay-Learning-Labs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250527T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250527T143000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20241028T145751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T003244Z UID:30000180-1748352600-1748356200@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Masterclass: Hope-filled Conversations for the Future 2 DESCRIPTION:Hope-filled Conversations for the Future 2\nDate: Tuesday\, May 27\, 2025 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL)\nSpeaker: Mr. Joel Murphy (ADC Director of the Futuring Lab) \nTitle: Faithfully Navigating Tomorrow: Introducing Theo-Futures Thinking \nHow can Christian leaders faithfully navigate a rapidly changing landscape? This Masterclass offers a dynamic introduction to Theo-Futures Thinking\, a practical\, theological framework designed to equip leaders to explore\, anticipate\, and respond to emerging trends shaping the future of the Church. \nTogether\, we will explore how theological reflection and foresight tools can inform faithful leadership amid uncertainty. Participants will be guided through the latest Navigating the Future report\, which explores the mega trend of Self-Curated Spirituality. Which refers to a cultural shift in which individuals increasingly shape their own spiritual beliefs and practices\, often outside traditional religious structures. \nThrough facilitated dialogue and futures exercises\, participants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the foundations of Theo-Futures Thinking;\nAnalyze emerging trends from theological and practical perspectives;\nEngage in scenario exploration rooted in the mega trend of Self-Curated Spirituality;\nIdentify implications and discern faithful next steps for ministry and leadership.\n\nThis session is ideal for pastors\, ministry leaders\, theological educators\, and anyone seeking tools to help their communities thrive in an age of spiritual fluidity and cultural change. \nRegister to receive a Zoom link. \nThe CBAC Leadership Academy’s Masterclass is a series of events from our Leadership Development department\, seeking the transformation of our CBAC leaders with continued learning from world-class speakers. Sponsored by Crandall University. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/masterclass-hope-filled-conversations-for-the-future-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Masterclass-May-27-Future-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250730T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250715T130538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T130538Z UID:30000219-1753876800-1753880400@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Prayer time for Oasis 2025 on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Join us July 30 from noon to 1:00 pm to pray for Oasis 2025. Register to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/prayer-time-for-oasis-2025-on-zoom/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Oasis-Prayer-smaller.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cheryl Ann Beals":MAILTO:cherylann.beals@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250515T185747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T161010Z UID:30000217-1754352000-1754524799@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Examining Council 2025 DESCRIPTION:The CBAC’s Examining Council for Ordination is scheduled for August 5-6\, 2025 at the KC Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium (lower level)\, Acadia University\, Wolfville\, NS. The schedule is posted below. We only publish the times that the Examining Council is interviewing candidates. We do not publish the names of the candidates as this is their information to share. A list of ordinands will be announced at the opening rally of Oasis 2025 and posted on this website. \nCandidates will be interviewed for ordination by the Council as appointed by the Associations. If approved\, the candidates will be commended to their local church for ordination at their hands. \nThe candidate interviews are open to the public; council deliberations on candidate interviews are closed to the public. There is limited seating and we ask that priority be given to the candidate’s family\, church representatives and invited guests. \nNote that we do not permit any photos or audio/video recordings to be taken during the interviews. \n\n\n\nTUESDAY\, AUGUST 5\n9:30 a.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n4:15 p.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, AUGUST 6\n8:45 a.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n10:15 a.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n4:15 p.m.\nCANDIDATE\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m.\nCANDIDATE URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/examining-council-2025/ LOCATION:Acadia University: KC Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium\, 32 University Ave\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P 1X9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Examining-Council-Slide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20241119T174536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T120240Z UID:30000185-1754524800-1754783999@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Oasis 2025 DESCRIPTION:Oasis 2025 will be held August 7-9 at Acadia University in Wolfville\, NS. Join us! View all of the event details on the Oasis 2025 website. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/oasis-2025/ LOCATION:Acadia University\, 15 University Ave\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P 2R6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Regional Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Oasis-People-Collage-2025-Promo-Slide-Full-Colour.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC":MAILTO:cbac@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250823T145955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T145955Z UID:30000224-1756771200-1756857599@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Sozo Journey (Registration Deadline) DESCRIPTION:Sozo Journey\nPathways to Healing and Transformation \nSozo Journey: Ministry in a Traumatized World is a formation and equipping process for CBAC Pastors and Leaders. The Sozo Journey is an online spiritual community. It involves spiritual practices\, including Spiritual Direction and retreats\, experiential learning\, reading and reflecting\, and provides tools to support you in your own healing and transformation\, and becoming an instrument of God’s healing and transformation for others\, including your church. For more info or to register\, visit the Sozo Centre for Soul Care page. \nRegistration deadline: October 8\, 2025 URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/2025-sozo-journey/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Sozo Centre for Soul Care ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sozo-Sozo-Journey.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Sozo Centre for Soul Care":MAILTO:cherylann.beals@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250904 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250823T150225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T150428Z UID:30000225-1756857600-1756943999@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:FreshEncounter (Registration Deadline) DESCRIPTION:Fresh Encounter\nFor Ministry Spouses of Active CBAC Pastoral Leaders \nFreshEncounter is an encouraging soul care community\, offering opportunities for encountering God individually and in spiritual community. It is based on a September to June membership and has capacity for up to 15 members. For more info or to register\, visit the Sozo Centre for Soul Care page. \nRegistration deadline: September 3\, 2025 URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/2025-freshencounter/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Sozo Centre for Soul Care ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sozo-FreshEncounter.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Sozo Centre for Soul Care":MAILTO:cherylann.beals@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250929T144841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T150814Z UID:30000228-1759276800-1759363199@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Zoom Q&A for the Overflowing with Hope Church Appeal DESCRIPTION:The Overflowing with Hope Church Appeal aims to secure the necessary funding to advance the initiatives of the Strategic Vision and calls upon our family of churches to rise in response. \nYour church finance board or other leaders are welcome to register for a Zoom Q&A with CBAC’s Executive Minister and Director of Finance. \nOctober 1\, 12:00-1:00 PM\nOctober 1\, 7:00-8:00 PM \nRegister to receive a Zoom link. \nLetters have gone out to pastors and treasurers of CBAC churches. (If you need a copy or had trouble accessing yours\, please contact communications@baptist-atlantic.ca) URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/zoom-qa-for-the-overflowing-with-hope-church-appeal/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Financial Events,General CBAC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Overflowing-with-Hope-Church-Appeal-Brochure-Title-Slide.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC":MAILTO:cbac@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250823T145705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T150513Z UID:30000223-1759881600-1759967999@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:FreshStart (Registration Deadline) DESCRIPTION:FreshStart\nFor Pastors New to Sozo \nFreshStart is an encouraging spiritual community for pastors\, offering support for them to be proactive about their own soul care. It offers tools for coping with the stressors of ministry and our new normal of complexity. It is a community of 6-12 pastors and a place where pastors can be themselves and experience support and encouragement. Participants can choose from three levels of annual membership. For more info or to register\, visit the Sozo Centre for Soul Care page. \nRegistration deadline: October 8\, 2025 URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/2025-freshstart/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Sozo Centre for Soul Care ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sozo-FreshStart.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Sozo Centre for Soul Care":MAILTO:cherylann.beals@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250604T211510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T211510Z UID:30000218-1760659200-1760831999@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Echo - Hearing God's Call DESCRIPTION:Visit the Echo page for more details about this event. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/echo-hearing-gods-call/ LOCATION:Canvas Moncton (by Hilton)\, 55 Queen St\, Moncton\, New Brunswick\, E1C 1K2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Echo-Advertising-Slide.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada":MAILTO:communications@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250802T185126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T192635Z UID:30000220-1760918400-1761091199@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:New Pastors Orientation DESCRIPTION:New pastors are personally invited to this orientation time. If you have any questions\, please contact our CBAC office. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/new-pastors-orientation-2025/ LOCATION:CBAC Office\, 333 Gorge Road (Stultz Hall Suite 130)\, Moncton\, New Brunswick\, E1C 0V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:General CBAC Events,Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/New-Pastors-Orientation-Slide.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC":MAILTO:cbac@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20251027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20251027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20140326T182326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T210555Z UID:30000058-1761580800-1761598800@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Explore DESCRIPTION:Are you considering vocational ministry?\nHave you already taken the first steps but have questions about your fit for ministry?\nWant to know more about yourself and your gifts for ministry?\nCome to Explore\, an annual event for individuals looking to enter into our process towards ordination. \n Register for Explore\nThis event will help you:\n– discover who the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) is;\n– discover who you are and your call through the use of a Personality Profile (DISC)\, conversations and other assessments. \nFor those who are planning on coming before the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education\, this is a requirement for acceptance as a Candidate and will be a prerequisite to appearing before the Board for their initial interview. \nWhere & When: October 27\, 2025 (tentative) from 4pm – 9pm (break between 6-7pm for supper).\nWho: Explore is for individuals interested in exploring a call to ordained ministry with the CBAC.\nCost: No charge. \n Register for Explore\nExplore is a Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) event sponsored by the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education. URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/explore/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Explore-Slide.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Myers / Garth Williams":MAILTO:andrew.myers@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20251028T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20251028T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250909T162004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T205318Z UID:30000227-1761660000-1761663600@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Masterclass – October 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025 @ 1:30pm ADT (2:00pm NL)\nSpeaker: Rev. Kevin Vincent (CBAC Director of Future Church) & Dr. Joel Murphy (ADC Futuring Hub\, Facilitator of Trend Research and Analysis) \nDescription: Are strategic partnerships and creative linkages between churches the new track toward building momentum and increasing effectiveness today? Join this MasterClass as Joel Murphy (ADC Futuring Hub\, Facilitator of Trend Research and Analysis)and Kevin Vincent (CBAC Director of Future Church) share learnings and insights from a CBAC and ADC Futuring Hub research project where churches engaging in creative partnerships across Atlantic Canada were studied. Also\, hear about the new CBAC ChurchLink initiative and how your church should consider a strategic partnership in your community and/or with a neighbouring church\, to increase your church’s effectiveness. \nRegister to receive a Zoom link. \nThe CBAC Leadership Academy’s Masterclass is a series of events from our Leadership Development department\, seeking the transformation of our CBAC leaders with continued learning from world-class speakers. Sponsored by Crandall University URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/masterclass-october-2025/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Leadership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Masterclass-October-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20251103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20251106T113000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20251010T152305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T165305Z UID:30000229-1762174800-1762428600@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Fall Pastors Retreat DESCRIPTION:A spiritual retreat is an invitation to grow in freedom of spirit and openness to God. \nA spiritual retreat is not stopping all activity\, but a change of activity. It is an intense focus on a particular activity—seeking God. It is an intentional moving away from daily routine to draw closer to God in solitude and/or in community. It involves the practice of spiritual disciplines\, such as spiritual reading\, silence\, and prayer as pathways to greater intimacy with God\, self and others. \nA spiritual retreat provides an opportunity for pastors to connect deeply with God\, themselves and each other. These retreats are a combination of group and individual retreat time. Each retreat has a theme that helps to guide the retreat but it is the participants and the Holy Spirit that shape the retreat experience. \nThis year\, bursaries provided by the Atlantic Baptist Foundation have reduced the cost from $250 to $175\, or $125 for first-time attendees. \nThe retreat is 4 days / 3 nights at Bayside Camp\, Sambro Head\, NS. Accommodations are one person per room. It is a modern camp style with one bunk bed per room with a small table\, chair and lamp. Bring own bedding\, towels\, etc. Please arrive by 1:00pm on Monday; the retreat will end before lunch on Thursday. \nRegistration deadline: October 22 \n \n Registration has closed URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/fall-pastors-retreat-2025/ LOCATION:Bayside Camp near Halifax\, NS\, 1503 Ketch Harbour Road\, Sambro Head\, Nova Scotia\, B3V 1L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sozo Centre for Soul Care ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CBAC-Sozo-Fall-Pastors-Retreat.png ORGANIZER;CN="CBAC Sozo Centre for Soul Care":MAILTO:cherylann.beals@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20251118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20251118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T051413 CREATED:20250428T201343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T181054Z UID:30000216-1763456400-1763481600@atlanticbaptist.ca SUMMARY:Financial Planning Seminar DESCRIPTION:This seminar is for pastors and ministry staff who are members of the Canadian Baptist Pension Plan; spouses are encouraged to attend as well. There will be five topics: Canada Life Benefits\, Canadian Baptist Pension Plan\, Service Canada\, Legacy and Financial Wellness. The seminar is free\, but registration is required as lunch is provided. Register here URL:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/event/financial-planning-seminar/ LOCATION:Sunny Brae Baptist Church\, 85 Elmwood Drive\, Moncton\, New Brunswick\, E1A 3W8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Financial Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://atlanticbaptist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Financial-Planning-Seminar-2025-slide-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Gunn":MAILTO:karen.gunn@baptist-atlantic.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR