Dear fellow Canadian Baptists,

Happy New Year!

Winter has arrived in all its frigid beauty across the country. The hustle and bustle of Christmas are over, school is back in session and life begins to return to normal. In this normal time, here are a few things to give you an excuse to linger inside a moment longer before heading out to shovel the walk.
 

CBOQ SUNDAY

CBOQ Sunday is coming up soon! Now just two months away, if your church hasn't signed up, it's time to get a move on! Remember - CBOQ Sunday can be as big or as small as you like. Your church can choose how you'd like to celebrate, but when you're signed up you'll receive copies of a special full magazine issue of The Canadian Baptist with stories, information and entertaining tidbits from across our Canadian Baptist family. READ MORE

*SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED, CHAPTER 5

Das Sydney is a pastor at Highland Baptist Church in Kitchener, Ontario. A true global citizen, Das believes that in Christ we can have unity, no matter how different we may be. SEE MORE

RISK OF AVALANCHE AND/OR BLIZZARD

This January and February, youth groups from across Ontario and Quebec will be packing their bags and heading to Muskoka Woods for CBOQ's annual youth retreats. During the weekend getaway, they'll have time for unplugged fun in the great outdoors and our staff and volunteers will have them climbing the walls, getting swept off their feet in broom ball, and falling over themselves on the toboggan slopes. READ MORE
 

WANTED: STORIES & PHOTOS FROM YOU

What's happening in your CBOQ church that you're excited about? Is there a warmth and vitality to a regular Sunday or Bible study that you'd like to share? Did your church's kids put on a special play? Have you had a moment at your church that you loved? We want to hear from you! Part of encouraging our community is sharing the ideas and successes that some of you have enjoyed with those who are just looking for the perfect fit for their community. If you have creative gifts and you're willing to share them with us, please contact Jacqueline Solomon, Communications Associate at CBOQ.