International Worker, Maida Anderson attends a small Alliance church on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. Carlos*, a man in their congregation, was stricken with COVID-19 and ended up in ICU. In late April, the doctors called Carlo’s wife to say that they didn’t think he would make it through the…

We are shocked and saddened by recent events and headlines, both in the US and Canada. We acknowledge that racial injustice continues today in Canada for Black Canadians, Indigenous people, and many other persons of colour. Racism is a denial of God’s image in every human being (Gen 1:27), and…

God the Holy Spirit is always at work. Across Canada and around the world Jesus is still building His Church even though usual ways of meeting and ministering are curtailed. Every other year Alliance people gather at General Assembly (GA) to worship and listen to Jesus, enjoy fellowship with each…

If you would like to give to support the work of Fort City Church you can do so at https://fortcitychurch.ca/give or e-transfer to office@fortcitychurch.ca…

As churches close their doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many will be moving online. For some churches, this is something that they are familiar with, and for others this is an opportunity to learn something new. This guide is intended to help churches setup a livestream broadcast using…

Due to the rapid increase in the incidents of COVID-19 across the country and especially here in Ontario, the staff members at the National Ministry Centre (NMC) of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada are working remotely until further notice. This action has been taken in response to current…

As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, we must navigate how to respond during this difficult time. This guide is intended to be enacted in strategic partnership with whatever provincial, federal, and international guidelines, directions, and regulations are in place in during the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition, being committed to…

If you would like to leave a tribute, please do so in the comment section at the bottom of this page. Dr. Arnold Cook was born on August 28, 1932 and joined his first Alliance church at the age of 20 in Owen Sound, ON. He earned his Master of…

Scripture Reading: Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe and went up to him again and again, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they slapped him in…

UPDATE: The visitation for Dr. Arnold Cook will be held on Friday, January 31st, 2020 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Unionville Room at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, located at 8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3R 5G1. The funeral service will be held on Saturday,…