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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of June 03 to June 10, 2026!
1. Celebration Sunday: This Sunday, June 7!
2. Women’s Missionary Society Monthly Meeting: June 8
3. Spring Business Meeting: June 10
4. Half Day Summer Camp “Rainforest Falls”: June 22 to 26
6. Welcome, Reverend Mark Archibald!
8. BSBC Missions Partners: André Sibomana
9. Green Hill Lake Camp Fundraiser: Parsley Sale
10. New Life Ministry and Green Hill Lake Camp Sponsorships
14. Social Action Team (SAT) Refugee Family Update
15. Social Action Team (SAT) Refugee Family Pantry Supplies
16. Volunteering Opportunities
17. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
18. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
19. Adult Bible Studies and Prayer Groups
20. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: Celebration Sunday, June 7
21. Service Structure Planning Update
1. Celebration Sunday: This Sunday, June 7!
BSBC will be hosting our Celebration Sunday this Sunday, June 7th. This day, we will join together in a Blended Worship Service and celebrating at the Lord’s Table. We will also be celebrating our 2026 graduates, sharing Communion, and witnessing Believer’s Baptisms. After our Blended Worship service, we will move into the parking lot for a BBQ to continue the celebration!
If you or someone you know have questions about Baptism or would like to be baptised, please contact the church office at 506-458-8348 or speak to any of our pastors.
We look forward to this special day!
2. Women’s Missionary Society Monthly Meeting: June 8 at the Delta Hotel
The Women’s Missionary Society will be going out for lunch to the Delta Hotel, 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, on June 8 at 1:00 pm. If you would like to join us, please contact Alfie Clark by email at alfredajclark@gmail.com or by telephone at 506-455-3028 so she can confirm the numbers for the reservation.
3. Spring Business Meeting: June 10
Our moderator, Calvin Smith, has called a Spring Business Meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary. To attend online, please contact Naomi at naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca for your Zoom link.
Reports will be provided by the Board of Deacons, Board of Management, the Nominating Committee, and the Treasurer.
4. 2026 BSBC Half Day Summer Camp “Rainforest Falls”: June 22 to 26
Join us for “Rainforest Falls” Half-Day Summer Camp as we get ready to have an unforgettable week filled with lots of fun, great learning experiences, and developing faith. From June 22 through 26, we invite elementary-aged children for a week packed with engaging activities, music, games, Bible lessons, crafts, and more in this year’s inspiring theme: “Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God”.
2026 BSBC Half Day Camp Registration - Form
If you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions, please reach out to the church office at 506-458-8348 or receptionist@bsbc.nb.ca.
If you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
5. Muffin Ministry: July 10
The Sunday Streets Muffin Ministry team need some muffins and muffin makers for their Sunday evening trek around the city to visit our unhoused population. We would like to get some muffins in our freezers. If you are able to help in this way, please click the link below or call the church office and our team will be pleased to make the online registration for you.
Once you have registered, please place 12 muffins, individually wrapped, in a large zipper locked bag, and label the bag “Street Ministry”. Don’t forget to include your name and the delivery date for which you signed up. You can place the labeled muffins in the upright freezer in the main kitchen.
Jesus spoke of offering cups of cold water in his name. Muffins, we believe, offer the same opportunity to bless others for Him
6. Welcome, Reverend Mark Archibald!
We are delighted to announce the Rev. Mark Archibald has accepted the position of Associate Pastor for Outreach and Connection at BSBC! Rev. Mark, his wife Valerie, and his son Kayde, will join us at the end of August.
Congratulations Rev. Mark!
7. Dedication of Jude!
On Sunday, May 24, 2026, our church family was blessed to witness the dedication of baby Jude. It was a joyful moment as we welcomed Jude and his family into our BSBC family, committing together to pray for him and support his parents as they raise him in the love and guidance of Jesus. We celebrate this special milestone and look forward to walking alongside this family in the years ahead.
8. BSBC Missions Partners: André Sibomana
The Sibomana Family are serving in Africa with Canadian Baptist Ministries with a focus on being the Regional Team Leader. Please keep André, wife Thérèse, and his five children, Princess, Aaron, Bella, Laura, and Benitha, in your prayers.
Their prayer requests as they embark on their journey are as follows:
• Pray for God's discernment as I walk alongside many ministry partners in Africa.
• Pray for my upcoming time in Canada to strengthen relationships with local churches in Toronto, Calgary and Grande Prairie.
To donate to their efforts, please mark your offering “Sibomana Missions”. If you would like to receive updates on the Missions Ministry, please contact André Sibomana at asibomana@cbmin.org.
9. Green Hill Lake Camp Fundraiser: Parsley Sale
This Sunday, Carol Bray will be fundraising for Green Hill Lake Camp. She’ll be set up in the parking lot with beautiful baby parsley plants available for $2.00 each. It’s a simple way to support the camp and take home a little greenery.
10. New Life Ministry and Green Hill Lake Camp Sponsorships
Spring is here...so summer is sure to follow! Our New Life ladies and other church ministries have six children that would love to go to Green Hill Lake Camp this summer. The cost to send six children to camp, including tuck shop and a t-shirt, is almost $5,000.00. If you would like to help make this happen, please mark your envelope, or if you give in another way, please identify your gift with GHLC Camper or Sponsorship.
To date, we have received $100.00 toward camp sponsorship.
Thank you for considering supporting this opportunity for children to attend camp "where Christ is made known".
11. BSBC Soccer Ministry 2026
The grass is green, the World Cup of soccer is right around the corner, and most importantly, young people and their parents will be out and about playing soccer at Wilmot Park! Let’s join them!
Our first effort will be Soccer With Purpose which will take place on Wednesdays form 6:30 to 8:00 pm for kids ages 6 to 8 years old at Wilmot Park. Contact Coach Allie or Coach Charles for the start date!
This summer, we are once again going to be present as a church in the park to meet and build relationships with a great number of individuals. We need extra hands (and feet)! If you think you can help as a coach, welcoming committee, etc., please reach out to Charles Millette! Thanks!
12. Upcoming Summer Ashrams
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a Christian Ashram! An Ashram is a time for learning, prayer, reflection, fellowship, and rest, focused on deepening one’s relationship with Jesus Christ and cultivating spiritual growth. We will also have the pleasure of having Reverand Ross Watters as a Bible Study Leader at the Atlantic Christian Ashram in Nova Scotia! Come alone or with your family!
Check out this video below:
Nova Scotia Christian Ashram: July 9 – 14, 2026
New Brunswick Christian Ashram: August 6 – 9, 2026
13. Oasis: August 6 to 8
Oasis is the annual gathering of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC), a family of churches spread all over Atlantic Canada. CBAC churches send pastors and delegates to Oasis.
Each August, we gather to deepen relationships, build community, learn tools for thriving in ministry, worship together, make decisions around budgets, and vision for the future. OASIS is also a time to celebrate God’s faithfulness and our shared mission. Join us for the 180th Annual gathering this August. OASIS will be held August 6-8, 2026 on the Acadia University campus in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Delegates for BSBC
To be a delegate for BSBC, you must be a member of BSBC. Based on our membership, we can send 10 delegates. If you are not a member, you can start the process for membership or you can attend OASIS as a guest. Guests can participate in everything but cannot vote on business.
At present, we have 5 members registered as OASIS delegates. Are you interested in being one of our delegates to OASIS? We are able to provide a stipend of $200 to cover your registration and help with expenses. If you would like to become a member or if you are able to attend, please contact Naomi in the church office (naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca) and she will complete your registration.
14. Social Action Team (SAT) Refugee Family Weekly Update: Arriving June 12
We are excited to be imminently anticipating the long‑awaited arrival of the Syrian refugee family for whom we submitted a sponsorship application in 2023, they will be arriving in Halifax on June 11th and then traveling by bus to Fredericton on June12th. We are looking forward to greeting them at the Maritime Bus Station at 105 Dundonald Street, here in Fredericton, around 6:30 PM on June 12. Since they are living in Lebanon and in the midst of the Middle East conflicts, their travel could be delayed, but please join us in praying for their safe arrival here to Fredericton.
Please see the separate news article for pantry items to start them with full cupboards and some fresh food for the fridge next week too.
Thank you to the volunteers who have put huge efforts into preparing their rental house for their arrival! If you are willing to help with moving furniture (June 6th), setting up their rental and helping support their settlement to make Fredericton home once they arrive, please reach out.
We are thankful to share that, to date (up to May 31st in person offering and up to May 31st online giving), the refugee fund has a balance of $44,320. Thank-you! We are deeply grateful for this support. The estimated costs to support this family for our one year commitment are $52,300. We still need to raise over $8,000 before the end of our one year commitment. Thanks to you, our church family, we are making excellent progress at meeting our goal. We have enough to cover their start up costs and close to the first ten months of support, but the refugee fund needs your financial support to be able to cover the last part of their first year here. Please note that any funds in excess of this family's needs would go to future refugee sponsorship initiated and voted on by BSBC, the general refugee fund is not "attached" to any particular refugee sponsored by our church, which is why we call it the refugee fund rather than giving to a particular family or person. To donate, simply mark your giving with "refugee fund".
If you have any questions about this sponsorship, please feel free to contact Martina Verboom at sk8martina@gmail.com.
15. Social Action Team (SAT) Refugee Family: Pantry Supplies
Thanks very much to everyone who has helped with dry goods for our refugee family! We are now looking for people to commit to donations of fresh food with which to welcome them! Please deliver items to BSBC on the morning of Friday, June 12. These are the items we would like to put into the fridge/freezer to greet them:
Eggs
Onions
Tomatoes
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Carrots
Eggplant
Clementines
Halal chicken
Halal beef
Fish
Mozzarella cheese
Butter or ghee
To make a donation of fresh food, please contact Liz Smith at pigotsmith@gmail.com. Thank you for helping in this way!
16. Volunteering Opportunities
A. Sunday Streets Muffin Ministry: July 10
On behalf of our brothers and sisters who make a weekly evening trek around the city to visit those sleeping rough, and the members of your Social Action Team, thank you ‘muffin makers’ for your faithfulness serving in this way. Your sweet generosity is more than just baked goods; it’s an expression of care and hope in Jesus’ name.
Our Street Ministry team need muffins as soon as July 10 for our Sunday night outreach program. As we prepare for the busy summer months, we aim to have 4 dozen muffins each week to ensure we’re well-stocked and ready to bless those we serve. If you are able to help in this way, please place 12 muffins, individually wrapped, in a large zipper locked bag, and label the bag “Street Ministry”. Don’t forget to include your name and the delivery date for which you signed up. You can place the labeled muffins in the upright freezer in the main kitchen.
Please click the link below or call the church office (506-458-8348) and our admin team will be pleased to do the online registration for you. Jesus spoke of offering cups of cold water in his name. Muffins, we believe, offer the same opportunity to bless others for Him.
B. Security Volunteers Needed
We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to help keep our church safe and welcoming on weekday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Your presence makes a real difference — creating a warm, secure space where everyone feels at home. If you’re ready to step up and be part of this vital ministry, reach out to Mike Bech or call the church office at 506-458-8348 to learn more or sign up.
C. Third Sunday Supper: Thank you!
All the months have been filled with volunteers willing to prepare a meal for our Third Sunday Supper guests ,for the rest of the year! Thank you to all who have volunteered to help keep this important ministry going. You are appreciated more than you know!
17. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
Children @ BSBC
Final Sunday School | Sunday June 7 | 9:30 to 10:15 am
Our final Sunday School classes for this semester will be on June 7. Classes will resume in September. Our Sunday School classes are open from 9:30 to 10:15 am. This is an intentional time for all those from pre-kindergarten to 18 years old to grow deeper in their understanding of the Bible. At the same time, we offer Coffee Time in the Connections Centre for adults, as well as the Together in Prayer group in the family room.
KidzTown and Preschool | Sundays | 10:45 to 11:30 am
Kids! Join us Sunday morning in the worship services. Be sure to sign in before the service starts. At 10:45 am, our KidzTown and Preschool leaders will collect children from the gym, stop at the Connections Centre to collect children from the sanctuary and take them to their designated program areas. Preschool children will be taken to the nursery and children from Kindergarten to Grade 5 will be taken to the second floor for KidzTown Ministries during the church service (10:45 to 11:30 am). Our children will enjoy a time of teaching, games, worship, and crafts. For more information, please reach out to Sam Essel at sam.essel@bsbc.nb.ca.
2026 BSBC Half Day Summer Camp “Rainforest Fall” | June 22 to 26
Join us for “Rainforest Falls” Half-Day Summer Camp as we get ready to have an unforgettable week filled with lots of fun, great learning experiences, and developing faith. From June 22 through 26, we invite elementary-aged children for a week packed with engaging activities, music, games, Bible lessons, crafts, and more in this year’s inspiring theme: “Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God”.
If you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Little Lambs Play Group | Wednesday | 10:00 am
Parents, caregivers, and little ones are invited to join us Wednesday mornings for a relaxed time of play and connection. Babies and toddlers can enjoy free play while adults build community, slow down, and share life together. Snacks, coffee, and tea are provided. This is a drop-in program—come when you can, stay as long as you’re able. No registration required, though letting us know you’re coming helps us plan snacks.
When: Every Wednesday, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Where: Nursery, 1st Floor, FLC, Brunswick Street Baptist Church, 161 York Street
Who: Parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers of preschool age
Whether you’re looking for community, conversation, or introducing your child to community play, we would love to welcome you. Contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for more information.
Youth @ BSBC
To keep up to date with what’s happen for BSBC’s youth, email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca to be included in our weekly parent email!
NO Youth Thursdays! on June 4 | ONE Con June 5 and 6
There will be NO Youth Group on Thursday, June 4. We will be attending the ONE Conference in Moncton on June 5 and 6.
ONE Conference | June 5 and 6
Coming up this week some of our students and leaders will be attending ONE Conference our annual youth gathering, where churches from across the Maritimes come together in a cross-denominational worship environment. This past year, over 3,000 students in Grades 6 to 12 gathered to worship Jesus.
This year, ONE Conference will take place June 5 and 6 at the Moncton Coliseum. For many Christian teens, ONE Conference is the highlight of the youth group year. It’s an incredible opportunity to worship alongside thousands of other students, hear from inspiring speakers, enjoy powerful worship music, and experience God in a fresh and meaningful way.
Please be praying for the students and leaders who will be attending One Conference for God to meet them in a very real way.
Celebration Sunday | June 7 | Grad Sunday, Communion, Baptisms, and BBQ
Calling all Graduates and Baptism candidates! This Sunday we will be celebrating you! If you are a high school graduate, please meet Pastor Nikki in the Assembly Area, on the third floor, at 10:00am. We will gather for prayer, light refreshments, and preparation for the service.
Final Youth Thursdays! | June 11 | 4:45 to 8:00 pm
Please note our final Youth Thursday for the semester will be on Thursday, June 11. More details to follow.
Summer Youth Group
Summer Youth Group kicks off on July 2, and we’re excited to gather for another season of connection, fun, and faith-building. This summer we’ll meet weekly for games and time together as we grow in our walk with Jesus. All youth are welcome—bring a friend and join us as we start a great summer together!
Volunteer Opportunity: Half Day Summer Camp | June 22 to 26 | 8:30 to 1:00 pm
We are looking for volunteers to serve at our Rainforest Falls Half Day Summer Camp from June 22 to 26. We need you! There are many different volunteer opportunities: from helping with food prep, games leader, group leader, set up/ tear down, to helping with crafts, there is a spot for everyone. If you would like to be a part of this, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth Gatherings Coming Up:
June 4: NO Youth Thursday
June 5/6: ONE Conference in Moncton
June 7: Grad Sunday and Church BBQ
June 11: Final Youth Thursday of the Semester
June 22 – 26: Volunteer Opportunity Rainforest Falls Half-Day Summer Camp
July 2: Summer Youth Group Kick-Off
18. Fresh Start Young Adults | Tuesdays | 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Our Young Adults ministry, Fresh Start, meets on Tuesdays, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Come along for some fun, snacks, and social time followed by a Bible study. We would love to see you there!
For more information, please contact Rev. Ross at ross@bsbc.nb.ca.
19. Adult Bible Studies and Prayer Groups
There is so much going on at our Church that sometimes it is hard to keep track! To help ease your calendar preparation, here is a brief list of current Bible studies and prayer groups that we have on offer:
For more details on these or other programs, please visit our website at www.thestreetonline.ca.
20. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: Celebration Sunday, June 7!
Join us this Sunday for our Celebration Sunday Service. We will join together for worship in the sanctuary, sit at the Lord’s Table, pray over our graduates, and witness Believer’s baptisms.
The worship team will be led by Julianne Moore with special music from our grads and the Greenhouse Band.
After the service, we will host our Church Family BBQ in the parking lot to celebrate! We will have some games, face painting, balloon animals, hot dogs and cake on offer!
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am as we worship together.
21. Service Structure Planning Update
As the Board of Deacons begins stakeholder sessions with groups involved with ministry about changes to the service structure, we will take notes during sessions to be held in April and May. The email address, servicestructurefeedback@bsbc.nb.ca, will also be used to receive feedback. We appreciate and are seeking solution-based feedback about the way forward.
Messages sent to the email address need to identify the name of the individual or individuals. All emails will be acknowledged as received. Emails will be received by the Service Structure Sub-Committee of the Board of Deacons (Peter Cook, Andrew Culberson, Liz Smith, and Stephen VanSlyke). They will be reviewed identifying themes. The contents of the emails will have identifying information and personal details removed. The analysis will include AI-powered tools to summarize session notes and emails. Emails, without identifying information, and the analysis will be shared with the Board of Deacons.
Board of Deacons Service Structure Subcommittee: Peter Cook, Andrew Culberson, Liz Smith, Stephen VanSlyke, and Pastor Ross Watters
Why A Change Now?
Capacity issues within the gym
Space for growth
An inviting space to allow new families to feel welcomed
Weekly set-up time & resources, inefficiencies/fatigue with getting sound right
Gym space setup is standard at 180 and most weeks there are limited seating options.
Parking on a Sunday morning often forces families to park and walk to BSBC.
We have engaged in two distinct worship services at BSBC for almost 20 years.
Maintaining current services is paramount within the shifts.
Deacons have prayerfully determined that maintaining and bolstering Sunday School is important moving forward.
Good Financial Stewardship
We need to use our current facilities and maximize the space God has provided to BSBC
Some Considerations
Unity in one church body
Engaged in 2 worship styles for over 20 years with adjustments
Services are deeply important
Financial stewardship (constraints)
Need to support both services with resources
Changes are significant and our culture can be deeply entrenched
Summary of Discussions & Collaboration
BOD discussions for more than 2 years
When calling an Associate Pastor, considered the connection between pastoral staff and service structures
December 2025 - Letter from a congregant was shared with the Deacons that clearly articulated the need for change and underscored the urgency
February 2026 - Deacons special meeting to develop possible options for service structure
Annual Meeting February 2026 - Chair of Deacons shared that there would be upcoming discussions around service structure
March 2026 - Consultation on potential changes
March 2026 – Today’s information meeting to share the plan for consultation and review as we create clear plans to implement change in September 2026
Goal to Have a Solution in Place for the Start of Fall Programming
Current plans involve a pilot (periodic review with the inclusion of a start date)
Using the sanctuary for both services at different times on a Sunday – referring to this as a ‘stacked’ model
Planning will be influenced by lead-up consultations with congregation stakeholder groups over the next few months
A fall start provides a runway for consultation and preparation
The Proposed Model
2 services will be held in the sanctuary in a stacked format on a Sunday Morning
This requires both services to shift start and end times
Both worship services will remain distinct in their worship style
Keep Sunday School and work to bolster opportunities for connections between the two services
Use and maximize the current facilities with an openness to the potential of physical changes
Facilitate Multiple Small Group Consultation Listening Sessions
Sunday School teachers
Tech team members (both services)
Worship teams
Choir
Coffee ministry
Greeters/Ushers
Library
Others?
General congregation sessions to follow
Timeline
April - 3 virtual/in-person sessions & launch of email feedback
May - 3 virtual/in-person sessions
May (end) - Deacons will review the suggestions and data from the consultations
June - Follow-up with congregational meetings and information meetings (possibly on Sunday mornings)
Summer – Detailed planning
September - Launch
Questions & Brief Discussion
15-20 minutes
24-hour rule
Can repeat questions into the microphone
Questions focused on the principles, process, and perhaps consider groups that should be consulted
Points that suggest alternative thoughts & ideas will be steered toward feedback through the email address or small group or congregational feedback sessions
Feedback
To send your feedback to the Service Structure Planning and Consultation Subcommittee, please email:servicestructurefeedback@bsbc.nb.ca.
22. Pastoral Care 2026
Your Deacons want to affirm that BSBC is equipped to provide Pastoral Care. We are grateful for the engagement of Rev. Ross and Pastor Nikki. We are blessed to have additional support from Rev. Kevin Culberson, sanctuary Ministry Coordinator and the Baptist Chaplain at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and Doug McAllister, our Benevolent Coordinator and Senior’s Visitation Pastor. We are equally blessed to have Cheryl Gibson and Roz Thompson, our Parish Nurses.
Rev. Ross Watters, Lead Pastor
506-282-3443
ross@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Kevin Culberson, Sanctuary Worship Leader and Pastoral Care Provider
506-260-6240
culberson.kevin@gmail.com
Pastor Nikki Kincaid, Next Generation Pastor
506-282-1075
nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Pastor Changbin Tian, Pastor to the Chinese Congregation
506-897-5885
cbtian@gmail.com
Church Office
506-458-8348
naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca
Doug McAllister, Benevolent Ministry Coordinator
506-440-4023
doug.mcallister@bsbc.nb.ca
Roz Thompson, Parish Nurse
506-457-2787
tawsky@gmail.com
Cheryl Gibson, Parish Nurse
506-454-6657
cheryl.gibson@unb.ca
Please pray for our pastoral care team as they seek to partner with you in caring for the BSBC family.
Your Board of Deacons
23. Invitation to the Church Center App
We’re excited to introduce the Church Center App, a new way to stay connected and engaged with our BSBC community. Our hope is that this tool strengthens communication, simplifies involvement, and helps every member feel even more at home in our church family.
What You Can Do in the Church Center App
With the Church Center App in Planning Center, you’ll have quick access to features designed to keep you informed and connected:
Weekly Newsletter – Read the latest updates, announcements, and upcoming opportunities.
Church Directory – Browse contact information for members who have chosen to share their details.
Profile Management – Update your personal information, household details, and privacy settings.
Event Calendar – Explore upcoming events and easily find locations.
Child Check-In – Pre-select your children for check-in before you arrive.
Special Events – Stay informed about major upcoming gatherings and celebrations.
Social Media Hub – Scroll to the bottom of the home page to find links to our YouTube services, Facebook community, and Instagram updates.
As we continue to grow, we look forward to adding even more helpful features. Moving toward the Church Center App also allows us to streamline our behind-the-scenes processes, making everything run more smoothly for everyone.
Getting Started
To download the app, you’ll need access to your Apple ID or Google Account information and password.
If you have any questions or need help getting set up, please reach out to Sam, Janet, or Naomi in the church office—we’re happy to help.
24. Church Center Directory
Hello BSBC Family,
We hope this message finds you well! We want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and patience as we work to improve how we stay connected as a church community.
We’re excited to share that BSBC is now using a new online congregational directory that we hope will be more user-friendly and accessible for everyone. This updated directory will serve as a combined contact list and include our official list of Members – both Resident and Non-Resident – as well as Adherents and Guests.
To join the directory, each family member must contact Naomi in the church office at Naomi.Phillips@bsbc.nb.ca to receive their welcome email and get started. Thank you for hanging in with us as we navigate this shift. We truly appreciate your grace and flexibility as we move toward a more connected future. Blessings from the BSBC Church Office.
25. Financial Update
26. Community Events
FOREST HILL UNITED CHURCH | SEEKING MUSIC DIRECTOR
Forest Hill United Church is seeking a Music Director. We are a small, Affirming Community of Faith in the Skyline Acres area of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The position is to start in September 2026 and is for 4 hours per week. The successful candidate will play piano and/or keyboard and lead the congregational singing in collaboration with our volunteer music team during weekly Sunday morning services. For further details about the position and information on how to apply, consult our website below:
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL | SUMMER TOUR GUIDES
Do you love history and enjoy meeting new people? Apply for a summer job as a Tour Guide at Christ Church Cathedral! We are seeking two part-time bilingual tour guides. The jobs are available to adults or youth 16+ years old. Training will be provided. Candidates are not restricted by religious affiliation. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Details at the first link below. The link to the application is below as well.
WILMOT UNITED CHURCH | COME SIT CLOSE: MUSIC FOR JAZZ TRIO AND VOICE | JUNE 6, 7PM
Please join singer Amber Bishop, Juno-winning saxophonist Joel Miller, bassist Howard Baer and classical guitarist Steven Peacock for Come Sit Close: Music for Jazz Trio and Voice—an intimate evening of small-combo jazz treatments of standards and originals in a variety of styles. The concert takes place at Wilmot United Church (at the corner of King and Carleton downtown) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6th. Admission is Pay What You Will, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
WORSHIP EAST CONCERT | OFFICER’S SQUARE | JUNE 13, 6 – 9 PM
Worship East (Canada Sings) is hosting a worship concert in Officer's Square on June 13, 2026, from 6 pm - 9 pm. Hope City, Journey Church and other churches are involved with some of the music making. Bring your own chairs. Free will offering is welcome at worship.east@gmail.com
27. This Week at BSBC
Wednesday, June 3
9:00 Benevolent Ministry (Meeting Room)
10:00 Little Lambs Play Group (Nursery, 1st Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:00 Choir Closing Potluck (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Thursday, June 4
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:00 Days for Girls (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
9:30 New Life Ministry (Off Site: Ashfield Residence)
Friday, June 5
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
2:30 ONE Conference (Meet at BSBC Parking Lot - Youth and Leaders Leave at 3:00 pm Sharp)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas Centre)
Saturday, June 6
9:00 English Class Using the Bible (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:30 ONE Conference: Youth Return to BSBC Parking Lot (Parent Pick Up)
Sunday, June 7
9:00 Chinese Worship Practice (Barnabas Centre)
9:00 Learning English with the Bible (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 Coffee and Fellowship (Connections Centre)
9:30 Final Sunday School (Nursery/Preschool, KidzTown, 3rd Floor Classrooms, FLC)
9:30 Together in Prayer (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:30 Celebration Sunday Blended Worship Service (Sanctuary)
10:45 KidzTown (2nd Floor, KidzTown, FLC)
10:45 Preschool (1st Floor, Nursery, FLC)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connections Centre)
12:00 Church Family BBQ (Church Parking Lot)
Monday, June 8
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 WMS Monthly Meeting (Offsite: Delta Hotel, 225 Woodstock Rd)
6:00 Girl Guides (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
6:45 Education Committee (Board Room, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:45 Missions Committee (Family Room 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, June 9
10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:00 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Center)
11:15 Full Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Midweek Fellowship (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, June 10
9:00 Benevolent Ministry (Meeting Room)
10:00 Little Lambs Play Group (Nursery, 1st Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 Spring Business Meeting (Sanctuary)