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What’s in a Name?

Posted: September 9, 2026
Author: Rusty Edwards

Does God have a name? According to one of the most prominent strands of tradition in the Old Testament of the Bible, yes.
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Fall Congregational Collaboration

Posted: September 1, 2026
Author: Deacons

In June, the Deacons committed to preparing a draft job description and candidate profile to bring to the Congregation this fall and will do so on September 13 for conversation. This is not a decision-making meeting.
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Continuing the Conversation

Posted: June 25, 2026
Author: Deacon and Leadership Team Leaders

Over the past several weeks, more than seventy congregants participated in conversations about deepening with our 5 Guiding Statements and exploring the possibility of adding a second full-time clergy position.
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Congregational Collaboration

Posted: June 6, 2026
Author: Deacons and Leadership Team

We feel it is time to begin engaging the Congregation in early discussions about the possibility of creating a second full-time clergy position. We invite you to a time of collaboration on Sunday, June 14.
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Update on 5 Guiding Statements

Posted: May 24, 2026
Author: Deacons and Leadership Team

As we prepare for our 200th anniversary in 2027, it is time to come back into harbour, plan for the next leg of our journey, and set sail into FBCH's third century. As we begin this process, it is a good time to remember what we have done together and where we are as a Congregation today.
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5 Guiding Statements

Posted: May 16, 2026
Author: Congregation

In April 2019, the Congregation of First Baptist Church Halifax adopted these 5 Guiding Statements to lead us into our future.
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Congregational Collaboration

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Author: Janet Margeson and David Clarke

Before we begin scattering for summer, the Deacons and Leadership Team invite the Congregation to participate in two sessions of conversation and collaboration.
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