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In this exhibit we have attempted to catch a glimpse of this through the histories of a few of the congregations that make up the Convention of Atlantic Baptists Churches.The very first Baptist congregation (church) in Canada was established in Middle Sackville, New Brunswick. It is known as the Middle Sackville United Baptist Church.
Dorchester United Baptist Church located in Dorchester, New Brunswick is a rural church whose architecture was influenced by shipbuilders.
Farmers and fishermen at the eastern tip of Prince Edward Island formed a large rural Baptist congregation-the East Point United Baptist Church. This church is also known as the Kingsboro United Baptist Church-two names, one congregation.
Many areas of the Maritimes suffered from the loss of once viable industries. As a result once vibrant churches are now small mainly older adult congregations similar to the Calhoun United Baptist Church in the small rural community of Calhoun, New Brunswick.
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Work is in progress on these two churches:During the latter part of the 19-century Amherst, Nova Scotia rivaled Moncton, New Brunswick for the commercial center of a large portion of the provinces Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Being financially secure the Amherst congregation, First Baptist Church built a more substantial building than most of the Convention churches. It is well known for its architecture and stained glass colored windows.
The city of Moncton, New Brunswick is home to a number of Baptist Churches. The largest is First Moncton United Baptist Church located in the heart of the city. Its congregation is active in many facets of community life.
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