Celebrating Black History Month, we remember Baptist involvement in the Underground Railroad that helped slaves escape from the United States to freedom in eastern Canada.

Because slavery in the United States wasn’t abolished until the end of the Civil War in 1865, more than 100,000 slaves managed to find freedom by escaping to Canada. Along with Christians of many other denominations, Baptists were actively involved in helping slaves to freedom.

Read more after the link.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17th. This 40-day period of solemn reflection and remembrance and sol begins the 40-day period of Lent that leads us to the joyous celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter. Typically, Lent is a period of prayer, penitence and self-denial as we grieve for our own sins and the necessity of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice of His own life on the cross for our sins.

Canadian Baptists encourage all Christians and Christ-seekers to find your own way to mark this holy season. Here are some resources you might use:

Here’s a few links that may prove to be meaningful as you embark on the Lenten journey:

Praying Through Lent

Resources for A Post-Evangelical Lent

More resources are listed in Executive Minister Jeremy Bell’s News & Notes for Wednesday, February 17.