Atlantic Christian Ashram

Canada

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

International

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Eastern United States

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Central United States

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Western United States

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

TBA

Peninsula Church of the Nazarene

San Pedro, CA

Director: Frank Sauer

Registrar: Frank Sauer

20-22

JAN

Redwood

Virtual

20-22

JAN

Campus Ashram

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Director: Gary Wheeler (Mountaineer)

Buckhannon, WV

JAN

Albion UMC Ashram Event

Albion UMC

17-20

FEB

California Winter

Idyllwild Pines

Director: Brian Shimer 503-522-1426

Registrar: Jeannie Appel 951.833.5750

17-18

FEB

West Virginia Church Event

Registration Fees:

BeforeApril 15th:

Adults (over 21) $45.00

Babies, Children & Youth (under 21) $30.00

AfterApril 15th:

Adults (over 21) $50.00

Babies, Children & Youth (under 21) $35.00

Accommodations:(Check accommodationrequired)

Cottages

  • FullService (shower)………………$339/5 days
  • Water & Flush………………………..$309/5 days
  • Water only……………………………..$280/5 days
  • Unserviced…………………………….$275/5 days

Apartments

  • Full Service(shower)……………..$321/5 days
  • Partial Service………………………$291/5 days
  • Unserviced……………………………$280/5 days

Dormitories:*

  • Single……………………………$117/5days
  • Double…………………………..$144/5 days
  • Triple…………………………….$150/5 days
Trailers/Tents:
  • Trailers Full Service……………….$267/5 days
  • Trailers & Tents Others…………..$189/5 days
*Cooking or heating appliances not permitted indormitories:Please Note:Daily rates are ¼ of 5-day rates

Meals:

Meals in the dining hall begin with supper onSaturday and end with dinnerat noon on Thursday.Mealbracelets and tickets may be purchased atregistration. Ticketsare also sold before each meal.

  • Adult“All Meal Deal”bracelet…$170/5 days
  • Child“All Meal Deal”bracelet…$80/5 days

Single Meals Ticket Prices:

 AdultChild(12 and under)
Breakfast$9$5Children
Dinner$18$8under 2 years
Supper$13$6no charge

What is a Christian Ashram?

A ChristianAshram is a unique retreat that isChrist-centered and gives individuals anopportunity to discover Christian answers forvictorious daily living in the 21stcentury whileproclaiming

Jesus is Lord!

The founder, Dr. E. Stanley Jones, world famousMissionary, evangelist and author, establishedthe Christian Ashram movement in 1930. Hetook the ancient ashram format of India andgave it Christian content, grounding theprogram in Jesus Christ.

What does a Christian Ashram provide?

  • Inspiration for believers
  • Opportunity for seekers to find answers
  • Biblestudy for Christian nurture
  • Small group experiences
  • Prayer–both personal and collective
  • Daily devotional experience
  • Lay witness times
  • Worship through music and communion
  • Opportunity to share burdens and receive blessings
  • Healing ministry
  • An opportunity to serve each other

Who is Welcome?

A Christian Ashram is international, interracial andinterdenominational.Everyone is cordially invitedto attend and share a community experience as amember of the family of God.

Executive & The Twelve

Director:Eddie QuannRegistrar:Steve Smith
Asst.DirectorDoug NicholsTreasurer:Michelle Smith
Shireen Singer (2023)Kevin & Kerri Jack (2025)
4771 Highway 327 Hugh Allen Drive
Chester,
NS, B0J 1J0
Cole Harbour, NS B2W 2L1
(902) 233-8305(902) 462-0823
Chuck & Yvonne Victor (2024)Norman Bessant (2025)
106 Bristol Avenue596 Alexandra Street
Stillwater Lake, NS, B2Z 1E9Sydney, NS, B1S 2G8
(902) 826-2173(902) 293-4890
Jonathan State-Taylor (2024)Karen Ramsay (2025)
1173 College Road65 Poplar Drive
Valley, NS, B6L 3G7Meadowvale, NS, B0P 1R0
(902) 814-7583(902) 309-0911
Willem & Elaine Schep (2025) Eddie & Gina Quann
892 Commercial St. 15 Mel Hayes Avenue
Berwick, NS, B0P 1E0 Miramichi NB E1N 3C5
(902) 300-9510 (506) 773-9609
Doug & Marlene Nichols Lynn-Ann Bessant (2023)
54 Prospect Road, RR1 596 Alexandre Street
Berwick NS B0P 1E0 Sydney, NS, B1S 2G8
(902) 538-7376 (902) 402-1747
Heather Ballah (2025) Robert & Judy Bettle (2024)
40 Denneb Cr. 1182 Highway 105
Lower Sackville, NS, B4E 1T9 Douglas, NB, E3G 7K1
(902) 802-4721 (506) 444-8090
Steve & Michelle Smith
34 Kensington Court
Lawrencetown, NS, B2Z 1T3
(902) 452-9584

Honorary Members of The Twelve

Jackie Cook Ruth Phillips
409 Fulton Avenue 57 Cameron Drive
Fredericton, NB, E3A 5R4 Malvern Square
(902) 765-6561 N.S. B0P 1R0
Dow & Marjorie Price Murray & Emma Shaw
207 Rocky Road 1195 Main Street
Keswick Ridge, NB E6L 1V1 Port William, NS B0P 1T0
(506) 363-3176 (902) 697-2350
Marg Sawler Brenda Ellison
189 Pleasant Valley Rd. 5 Birch Drive
Somerset, NS B0P 1E0 Meadowvale, NS,B0P 1R0
(902) 538-7041 (506) 368-2827
Claudia Putnam Doug & Doris Ashfield
334 Hart Lake Road 4 Cameron Ct
Londonderry, NS, B0M 1M0 Fredericton, NB, E3B 2R9
(902) 662-3208 (506) 472-7519

What is a Christian Ashram?

EVANGELISTRev. Brian Bourque

We are pleased to welcome Brother Brian Bourqueas ourEvangelist atthis year’sAtlanticChristianAshram. Rev.Brian is a Graduate of ASK BibleSchooland has aBachelor of Theology from Victory College International.He has been in ministry for over 29 years and in theseyears of ministry he has planted a number of Churches.He has also traveled Preaching and Ministering acrossCanada and the UnitedStates. At the moment he is theLead Pastor at Center Point Victory Church in RothesayNB. He also has a passion to see the Gospel of ChristPreached to the lost and dying world and to express theFaith of Love and Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. He wasborn in Shemoque NB and he has been married to his wifeTeena for 28 years. He has one daughter who is atUniversity in Calgary,studying Theology andIntercultural Studies.We look forwardto his ministry asthe Evangelist at this year’s Ashram.

BIBLE STUDY LEADERRev. Stephen Dempster

We are pleasedtowelcome Brother Stephen Dempsterasour Bible Study Leader at this year’s Atlantic ChristianAshram. Rev. Stephen Dempster, PhD.isaprofessorofReligious Studies a Crandall University in Moncton, NewBrunswick. Stephenis now an Emeritus Professor.Stephen has studied at Westminster TheologicalSeminary, Philadelphia and the University of Toronto. Hehas publishedin the area ofOld Testament Canon andBiblicalTheology and has a recent interest in BibleTranslation, having spent a recent sabbatical in Cameroon,West Africa. He has taught Old Testament and HebrewLanguage atCrandall University for over thirty years, asmall Christian liberal arts school in Moncton, NewBrunswick, Canada. Stephen is passionate about trying toconnect Scripture with life in our postmodern world. Hehas written two books (Dominion and Dynasty,Micah: ATheological Commentary) and numerous articles. He iscurrently writing commentaries on Genesis and Jeremiah.He also loves the game of baseball, and is a life-long fanof the Detroit Red Wings.We look forward to hisministry as the Bible Study Leader at this year’s Ashram.

Evangelist and Bible Study Leader messages willbe made available on-line.

The Atlantic Christian Ashram

TheAtlantic Christian Ashram, which began in 1969, is a5-day retreat held each year in July at the Berwick Camp-grounds in Berwick,Nova Scotia, Canada.The camp-groundsarerentedfromtheUnitedChurchCampMeeting Association and consist of over 35 acres on theedge of the town in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. It is aunique setting beneath a canopy of 100-foot tall hemlocktrees.The campground opens on the firstday at 8:00 AM andcheck-inbegins at 1:30 PM in the closed Pavilion,PLEASE NOTE: All attending MUST check in.The Ashram begins with the Open Heart on SaturdayeveningandendswiththeOverflowingHeartonThursdaymorningAHealingServiceisheldonWednesday evening.

Daily Schedule

7:00 AM……….Rising Bell

7:30………………MorningDevotional

8:00………………Breakfastin Dining Hall

9:00—12:00….Nursery& Youth Programs

……………………Worship Music & Prayer

…………………….Bible Study Leader

…………………….Prayer & Share Groups

…………………….Evangelist

12:00Noon……Dinnerin Dining Hall

1:00—4:00……Rest& Informal Fellowship

4:00—5:00…….Nursery& Youth Programs

…………………….Prayer & Share Group

5:00………………Supperin DiningHall

7:00—9:00…….Nursery& Youth Programs

…………………….Worship Music & Prayer

…………………….Lay Witness

…………………….Evangelist

9:00—10:15….Fellowship& Lunch in Dining Hall

11:00 PM……..Silence Bell

All are asked to observe asilencebetween 11:00 PM and 7:30 AM

A nursery is provided for babies and toddlers up to the ageof3years.Youthprogramsconsistofachildren’sprogram (age 4-10), a junioryouth program (age 11-12),an intermediate youth program (age13-14), and a senioryouth program (age15-19) and young adult program (age19-30)

Accommodations

Accommodationsincludean upperandlowercampgroundwithservicedandpartiallyservicedlots,cottages,dormitories,andapartments.Otherfacilitiesincludecentral washrooms and showers, a dining hall serving3meals per day, buildings for the nursery, children’s andyouth programs, as well as open and closed pavilionsusedforworshipandotherlarge gatherings. Because oflimited accommodations, all who can are encouraged tobring tents or trailers.

What to Bring

Personal toiletries, swim suit, bible, notebook,warmbeddingandcookingutensils(as needed).Theaveragetemperaturesrange from 13°Cat night to 25°C during theday, and it can be cool under the trees, so bring warmclothing.

Please Note

  • Due tohealth, safety and legal issues, no pets arepermitted on the campgrounds.
  • Fire regulations do not permit cooking or heatingappliances in dormitory rooms.
  • For the safety of all, bicycle riding is not permittedonthe grounds.
  • Water games are not permitted on the grounds.Please do not bring water balloons, waterpistols/guns or other similar items onto thecampgrounds.
  • Dress is casual; however modest clothingappropriatefor aChristian Ashram is expected.
  • As a result of chemical sensitivities, we would askthat those attending the Ashram refrain fromusingscented products (i.e. hairspray, perfume, etc.)

Christian Bookstore

A Christian bookstore will provide a large assortmentof Christian material(books, CD’s etc.) provided bymembers of the Twelve.

Volunteer Ministries

We rely on volunteers to help the Ashram runsmoothly. Everyone is given anopportunity tovolunteer and “serve thefamily” duringthe Ashram.

Donations

The Atlantic Christian Ashram depends upon donations forits operations. Oneoffering is received on Wednesdayevening of the retreat to helpdefray expensesand supportother Ashrams. Alsodaily visitors areencouraged tomakea donationat the office. An official receipt for income taxpurposes will be issued for donations.

2023Registration Information

  • Registration must be paid beforeaccommodations will be booked.
  • Previously held accommodations must bereconfirmed and paid for by April30,2023.
  • All other requests for accommodations mustbe received and paid for by June 1, 2023.
  • Accommodations not paid for by these dateswill be made available to others on a firstcome, first served basis.
  • No refunds after June 15, 2023.

Register on the enclosedRegistration Form

Scholarship Fund:Limited financial assistancefor registration feesonlymay be available forthose inneed. Send request to Registrar.All rentalfees are given totheowner of thecampground.In addition, part of our registrationincome goes to the United ChristianAshram. Itis our intention tokeep the costs of meals andregistration within reachof all who wish tocome.

Please Note:Children under the age of 18 mustbe accompanied by a responsible adult.(The determination of a “responsible adult” willbe made at the sole discretion of The Twelve.)

TBA

AUG

Minnesota

Camp Onamia in Onamia, MN

Director: Judy Madsen,

Registrar: Nancy Anderson,

Atlantic Christian Ashram

The Atlantic Christian Ashram is a 5 day retreat held in July in the beautiful 25 acre Berwick Campgrounds in Berwick, Nova Scotia. It’s a beautiful setting beneath a canopy of a 100′ tall hemlock trees. This unique retreat is Christ centered and gives people an opportunity to discover Christian answers for victorious daily living in the 21st century while proclaiming, “Jesus is Lord!”

Contact Us

Kristen & Dwight Habermehi

Kristen & Dwight Habermehi

Evangelist
We are pleased to welcome Brother & Sister Dwight & Kristen as our Evangelists at this year’s Atlantic Christian Ashram. Dwight & Kristen have been married for 30 years, They have five children and one grandchild. Dwight is the owner of a design/build company in Halifax for over two decades. Dwight is also the leader of a ministry for pastors and leaders called Aaron Ministries Network; as a leader and a follower of Jesus, he has a passion for encouraging people in their walk with the Lord. He also loves ATVing, camping, and getting out in nature.

Kristen works as an accessibility assessor and instructor, speaking and training professionals how to assess built environments. She loves reading, knitting, and exploring our beautiful province, and as a follower of Jesus, Kristen embraces any opportunity to be part of encouraging others in their journey of faith. We look forward to their ministries as the Evangelists at this year’s Ashram.

Jamie MacArthur

Jamie MacArthur

Bible Teacher
We are pleased to welcome Brother Jamie as our Bible Study Leader at this year’s Atlantic Christian Ashram. He grew up around the Ashram and its people, nourished and encouraged in his faith and the use of his gifts by this remarkable community of everyday believers. He is the son of Gordon and Donna MacArthur, and big brother to Tena, Rob and Wendy. Jamie and Christy are celebrating 30 years of marriage this summer! They have 3 beloved young adult children.

Jamie has a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from Acadia University, and trained there for ministry as well, receiving his Master of Divinity degree from Acadia Divinity College. In recent years, he has had the privilege of studying the mission of the Church, giving some time and reflection to the Ashram community, and to the writing and ministry of its founder, E. Stanley Jones. In Christ, we have received a rich heritage through the Ashram over the years, and Jamie is eager to see how God will use this retreat to bless current and future generations, as they come to know and serve Jesus as Lord. He is Lord indeed! We look forward to his ministry as the Bible Study Leader at this year’s Ashram.

Doug Nichols

Doug Nichols

Director