Our services are available in-person only. Sermons are available online by Monday. We understand COVID-19 is a divisive issue and we believe it best handled as a matter of conscience. God alone is the Lord of the conscience so we welcome you regardless of your position on masks and physical distancing.
A greater explanation of our stance concerning COVID is seen in the articles below. These articles have been written to keep our church updated. Most will be out of date as restrictions and medical advice are constantly changing.
This letter is intended for the members of the legislature in Alberta. It is a plea for you to pursue justice in our province. The Task Before You Alberta’s more than 4 million citizens are represented by just 87 members of the legislative assembly. As such, you represent a large and diverse group of people… Read More ›
There is a stigma associated with sickness today. Our society has been altered in terms of how we regard the sick and how we deal with sickness when it visits us. Attitudes toward the sick include blaming and shaming them for not being more careful. Out of fear of getting sick ourselves, we divide and… Read More ›
It seems that most things concerning COVID-19 have become divisive. The trend seems to be worsening as new measures are introduced, then mandated, then enforced in an effort to stop this latest respiratory virus around the globe. The latest controversy surrounds mandatory vaccinations or vaccine passports. Division continues to rage within the broader church along… Read More ›
I’ve created a letter requesting a religious exemption from mandatory medical procedures. This letter can be used for school or employment if they are requiring you to take the vaccine against your conscience and beliefs. The letter is based on a statement produced by the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches and modified with their permission. You can print this… Read More ›
Over the past week, I’ve received numerous requests for help and prayer on mandatory vaccines. Alberta Health Services is requiring all their staff to be vaccinated by the middle of October. Employees of the federal government (and federally regulated businesses) have a similar requirement. Several provinces have recently announced that vaccination will be required to… Read More ›
Yesterday’s announcement of mandatory vaccinations for federal government employees is shocking. Another “conspiracy theory” has come true. The government also announced that vaccines will be made mandatory for air travelers and passengers on interprovincial trains and cruise ships. Business and places of learning are following suit. What is the reasoning? About 5.7 million Canadians who… Read More ›
The following is a collection of articles, sermons, and interviews that tell our story as we sought to faithfully navigate COVID-19 and its surrounding issues. Tim Stephens March, 2020 Knowing very little concerning COVID-19, we decided to cancel our services and for me to address our church via livestream. http://www.fairviewbaptistchurch.ca/coronavirus-covid-19-update/ May, 2020 I wrote an… Read More ›
Introduction This is now my 17th day in prison. I’m in prison because I’m unwilling to compromise my convictions before God and allow the state to dictate the manner of worship and fellowship in the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Imprisonment is a painful experience. You are away from all of your loved ones… Read More ›
Introduction Equipped with the bible, and in a cell 23 hours a day, you can read a lot of Scripture. Of interest, of course, are Paul’s letters written from prison. In fact, the Bible has much to say about imprisonment in both old and new testaments – something that stands out as I read it… Read More ›
Grace and peace to my beloved brothers and sisters at Fairview Baptist Church. I bring you greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the one who loves us and gave his life for us. He is the great sovereign king who is building his church for our good and his glory. My heart… Read More ›