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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File: Église Évangélique Baptiste de Pointe-aux-Trembles.jpg|280px|thumb|right| Evangelical Baptist Church of Pointe-aux-Trembles in [[Montreal]].]] | [[File: Église Évangélique Baptiste de Pointe-aux-Trembles.jpg|280px|thumb|right| Evangelical Baptist Church of Pointe-aux-Trembles in [[Montreal]].]] | ||
The union has its origins in a Swiss mission (''Mission Grande Ligne'') of [[Henriette Odin Feller|Henriette Feller]] and Louis Roussy in Grande-Ligne (becoming [[Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, Quebec|Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu]]) in [[Montérégie]], in 1836. <ref> Robert Choquette, ''Canada's Religions: An Historical Introduction'', University of Ottawa Press, Canada, 2004, p. 186</ref> That same year, they founded a [[school]] which would become the [[Feller College]]. <ref> William H. Brackney, ''Historical Dictionary of the Baptists'', Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 120</ref> In 1849, the mission and school became partners of the Canadian Baptist Missionary Society. <ref> George A. Rawlyk, ''Aspects of the Canadian Evangelical Experience'', McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP, Canada, 1997, p. 199</ref> In 1969, churches established by pastors trained at the Institute officially founded the ''Union of French Baptist Churches in Canada''. <ref> Gordon L. Heath, Dallas Friesen, Taylor Murray, '' Baptists in Canada: Their History and Polity'', Wipf and Stock Publishers, USA, 2020, p. 71</ref> The union became part of the [[Canadian Baptist Ministries]] in 1970.<ref> Harry A. Renfree, ''Heritage and Horizon: The Baptist Story in Canada'', Wipf and Stock Publishers, USA, 2007, p. 275</ref> | The union has its origins in a Swiss mission (''Mission Grande Ligne'') of [[Henriette Odin Feller|Henriette Feller]] and Louis Roussy in Grande-Ligne (becoming [[Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, Quebec|Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu]]) in [[Montérégie]], in 1836.<ref> Robert Choquette, ''Canada's Religions: An Historical Introduction'', University of Ottawa Press, Canada, 2004, p. 186</ref> That same year, they founded a [[school]] which would become the [[Feller College]].<ref> William H. Brackney, ''Historical Dictionary of the Baptists'', Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 120</ref> In 1849, the mission and school became partners of the Canadian Baptist Missionary Society.<ref> George A. Rawlyk, ''Aspects of the Canadian Evangelical Experience'', McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP, Canada, 1997, p. 199</ref> In 1969, churches established by pastors trained at the Institute officially founded the ''Union of French Baptist Churches in Canada''.<ref> Gordon L. Heath, Dallas Friesen, Taylor Murray, '' Baptists in Canada: Their History and Polity'', Wipf and Stock Publishers, USA, 2020, p. 71</ref> The union became part of the [[Canadian Baptist Ministries]] in 1970.<ref> Harry A. Renfree, ''Heritage and Horizon: The Baptist Story in Canada'', Wipf and Stock Publishers, USA, 2007, p. 275</ref> | ||
The Union opened a new [[Bible college]], the Faculté de Théologie évangélique (Evangelical Theology Faculty) in [[Montreal]] in 1982.<ref> William H. Brackney, ''Historical Dictionary of the Baptists'', Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 120</ref> | The Union opened a new [[Bible college]], the Faculté de Théologie évangélique (Evangelical Theology Faculty) in [[Montreal]] in 1982.<ref> William H. Brackney, ''Historical Dictionary of the Baptists'', Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 120</ref> | ||
In 2010, it had 29 member churches. <ref> Drew Blankman, Todd Augustine, ''Pocket Dictionary of North American Denominations'', InterVarsity Press, USA, 2010, p. 27 </ref> | In 2010, it had 29 member churches.<ref> Drew Blankman, Todd Augustine, ''Pocket Dictionary of North American Denominations'', InterVarsity Press, USA, 2010, p. 27 </ref> | ||
According to a census published by the association in 2024, it claimed 32 churches. <ref> UEBFC, [https://unionbaptiste.com/trouver-une-eglise/ TROUVER UNE ÉGLISE], unionbaptiste.com, Canada, retrieved April 25, 2024</ref> | According to a census published by the association in 2024, it claimed 32 churches.<ref> UEBFC, [https://unionbaptiste.com/trouver-une-eglise/ TROUVER UNE ÉGLISE], unionbaptiste.com, Canada, retrieved April 25, 2024</ref> | ||
== Beliefs == | == Beliefs == | ||
The association has a [[Baptist]] [[confession of faith]].<ref> UEBFC, [https://unionbaptiste.com/mission-et-confession-de-foi/ MISSION ET CONFESSION DE FOI], unionbaptiste.com, Canada, retrieved April 25, 2024 </ref> The Union is a member of [[Canadian Baptist Ministries]] and [[Evangelical Fellowship of Canada]]. <ref> UEBFC, [https://unionbaptiste.com/partenaires/ PARTENAIRES], unionbaptiste.com, Canada, retrieved April 25, 2024 </ref> | The association has a [[Baptist]] [[confession of faith]].<ref> UEBFC, [https://unionbaptiste.com/mission-et-confession-de-foi/ MISSION ET CONFESSION DE FOI], unionbaptiste.com, Canada, retrieved April 25, 2024 </ref> The Union is a member of [[Canadian Baptist Ministries]] and [[Evangelical Fellowship of Canada]].<ref> UEBFC, [https://unionbaptiste.com/partenaires/ PARTENAIRES], unionbaptiste.com, Canada, retrieved April 25, 2024 </ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:11, 18 June 2025
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The Union of French Baptist Churches in Canada (French: L'Union d'Églises baptistes francophones du Canada) is a Baptist Christian denomination with a membership base of French-speaking Canadians. Headquarters is in Fulford, Quebec. The union is one of four regions of Canadian Baptist Ministries and is a member of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
History
The union has its origins in a Swiss mission (Mission Grande Ligne) of Henriette Feller and Louis Roussy in Grande-Ligne (becoming Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu) in Montérégie, in 1836.[1] That same year, they founded a school which would become the Feller College.[2] In 1849, the mission and school became partners of the Canadian Baptist Missionary Society.[3] In 1969, churches established by pastors trained at the Institute officially founded the Union of French Baptist Churches in Canada.[4] The union became part of the Canadian Baptist Ministries in 1970.[5]
The Union opened a new Bible college, the Faculté de Théologie évangélique (Evangelical Theology Faculty) in Montreal in 1982.[6]
In 2010, it had 29 member churches.[7]
According to a census published by the association in 2024, it claimed 32 churches.[8]
Beliefs
The association has a Baptist confession of faith.[9] The Union is a member of Canadian Baptist Ministries and Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.[10]
References
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- ↑ Robert Choquette, Canada's Religions: An Historical Introduction, University of Ottawa Press, Canada, 2004, p. 186
- ↑ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 120
- ↑ George A. Rawlyk, Aspects of the Canadian Evangelical Experience, McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP, Canada, 1997, p. 199
- ↑ Gordon L. Heath, Dallas Friesen, Taylor Murray, Baptists in Canada: Their History and Polity, Wipf and Stock Publishers, USA, 2020, p. 71
- ↑ Harry A. Renfree, Heritage and Horizon: The Baptist Story in Canada, Wipf and Stock Publishers, USA, 2007, p. 275
- ↑ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 120
- ↑ Drew Blankman, Todd Augustine, Pocket Dictionary of North American Denominations, InterVarsity Press, USA, 2010, p. 27
- ↑ UEBFC, TROUVER UNE ÉGLISE, unionbaptiste.com, Canada, retrieved April 25, 2024
- ↑ UEBFC, MISSION ET CONFESSION DE FOI, unionbaptiste.com, Canada, retrieved April 25, 2024
- ↑ UEBFC, PARTENAIRES, unionbaptiste.com, Canada, retrieved April 25, 2024
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External links
- Union d'Églises baptistes francophones du Canada – French language Web Site
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