New president of Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada breaking barriers
The first woman of colour to become president of Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada talks about the history of the church and its future.
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Posted: Jan 27, 2021 8:15 PM AT | Last Updated: January 28
Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada announced Rev. Rhonda Britton, pastor of New Horizons Baptist Church, as its new president last week.(CBC)
The first woman of colour to become president of Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada says there s still a lot of work to be done to ensure churches are welcoming to everybody.
At one time, Black people weren t allowed to take part in many aspects of the Baptist church and that racism led them to form their own churches, said Rev. Rhonda Britton, pastor of New Horizons Baptist Church in Halifax.