Tributes to Baptist Chaplains Rev. Gerald Burke and Rev. Adele Crowell

The halls of the Queen Elizabeth Health Sciences Centre Chapel rang out with the beats of an African drum on the afternoon of February 24th as many friends and colleagues of Rev. Gerald Burke (‘85) came to celebrate his 17 years of ministry as the Baptist Chaplain at the Halifax-area hospitals. A Tribute was given by Buffy Harper, Manager of Spiritual Care for Capital Health, and a song was sung in Gerald’s honour by Rev. Gary Myatt (’85, ‘98). Gerald has moved to New Brunswick with his wife Dawn and their family and will continue in ministry.

Dr. Tracy Demmons (’04), Director of the Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care (and one of Gerald’s former Baptist summer students), gave a brief tribute to Gerald. Rev. Dr. Ron Mclean (’68, ‘95), representing the Halifax Baptist Chaplaincy Committee, presented Gerald with a plaque commemorating his 17 years of ministry.

On the evening of Sunday, September 18th, an Induction Service was held for Rev. Adele Crowell (’85) at Bedford Baptist Church. Several members of the Halifax Chaplaincy Committee participated in the service including Rev. Dr. Ida Whitehouse (’77) and Rev. Dr. Ron McLean. The message was given by Rev. Lequita H. Porter, Pastor of East Preston Baptist Church. Adele’s husband Tom was present as were their daughters Amelia and Julia. Dr. Demmons brought greetings and best wishes on behalf of ADC and the Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care. Adele has assumed all responsibilities for care of the Baptist patients staying at Halifax-area hospitals.

We are most thankful for Gerald and Adele and wish them all the very best in their new ministry settings!