CBWC News

January 31, 2012 - Mississauga, Ontario – Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) announces the launch of The Call to Follow: Living the Way of Jesus in the World, a new global discipleship resource.

Alberta News

January 19, 2012 – The Mustard Seed Alberta has announced that it has a new Executive Director, Dave Grauwiler. The Mustard Seed is a Christian not-for-profit closely associated with Canadian Baptists of Western Canada. It has been caring for the vulnerable and less fortunate in Calgary, Edmonton and other areas of Alberta since 1984...

CBWC News

December 19th, 2011 - Washington (BWA)--Leaders of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) held a joint meeting on December 19. The meeting was a follow up to a commitment made in April 2004 that both groups "meet at least once per year to continue an ongoing dialogue."

BCY News

Royal Oak Community church has decided to close after 86 years of ministry in Burnaby, BC, effective December 31, 2011. Although there is sadness in this decision, there is much to celebrate. The church is inviting all former and current members, adherents and friends of Royal Oak to a Celebration Service on Sunday, January 15 at 6:30 pm.

Please join with the congregation to celebrate the church’s effective ministry and service to its Burnaby community, to praise God for His goodness and faithfulness over the past 86 years, and to pray for a new future congregation. There will be a worship service with a reception following. All are welcome to come and share your stories, recollections and photos. There will be an ‘open mic’ opportunity. If you have photos or something you wish to share, please contact Elders Chair Debra Shelly through the church at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 604.433.2822 so plans can be made to include you in the program.

Royal Oak Community Church is located at 7175 Royal Oak Ave. in Burnaby, BC.