Fifth Annual Covenanting Service

Acadia Divinity College students, faculty, staff, family and friends gathered for our Fifth Annual Covenanting Service held at Wolfville Baptist Church, on September 11, 2011. The day coincided with the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States of America, which likely elicited horrific memories and painful reflections for many families who suffered bereavement through the events as well as the succeeding wars. Indeed, the world itself though changed forever through subsequent responses and reactions to this terrible tragedy. Yet there are undertones of a desire for peace and community.

As a seminary, we are mindful that we are called to serve as this same world through the Church of Jesus Christ, by the preparation of Christian leaders, thereby making our gathering most significant. Furthermore, we were earnestly reminded of our role to subscribe in making the world a better and safer place, by demonstrating the Bible’s message of what it means to be a community that reflects the love and forgiveness of God, in our faith and lifestyle. The sermon was “Called to be a Community” and delivered by Dr. Stephen McMullin, Director of the New Brunswick extension. The main event of the service focused on renewal of our covenant (pledge to partnership) as churches, college, mentors and students and families, in the overall process of training for Christian ministry spanning local and global levels.

We hope you will plan to join us next year!