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 CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST

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Canaan Baptist Church of Christ is a Baptist church by tradition, but a progressive, community-minded church in spirit and outreach.

No matter who you are or where you’ve come from, you are welcome here!
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We Are
A CHURCH THAT CARES, A CHURCH THAT SHARES, 
WHERE EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY 
AND CHRIST IS ALL!

OUR CHURCH MISSION

Canaan Baptist Church of Christ is a fellowship of believers organized and committed to worshiping God, magnifying Jesus Christ, and promoting kingdom principles and outreach through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

We are dedicated to teaching and preaching the word of God and rendering service to the community for the benefit of all people. Our focus is Christ-centered, our mission is life-changing, and our worship is a joyful praise rendered for the exceeding, abundant goodness of the Lord.
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  WORSHIP SERVICES

Regular Schedule:
Sunday Service
Sunday School (All Ages), 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.
(Devotion Begins at 10:15 a.m.)

Wednesday Service:
Mid-Day Prayer & Praise

(Fellowship), 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bible Study Service, 7:00 p.m.

Summer Schedule (July & August):
Sunday Service
Sunday School (All Ages), 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

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If you are unable to meet with us in person but do not want to miss the message, we can be found online. Videos of the Sunday sermon are uploaded to our YouTube channel weekly, so that you can watch from anywhere, at any time!

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INSPIRED LEADERSHIP

Rev. Dr. W.C. Watson, Jr., has inspired Canaan to become a church strong in family support, ministry services, and community outreach.

Dr. W.C. Watson is married to Dr. Annie B. Watson, who serves as an associate minister at Canaan, and is an accomplished dentist and community conference leader. He is the proud father of two daughters, Pearl Marie and Alyssia.
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COMMUNITY MINISTRY & OUTREACH

Do your part to make a difference in your neighborhood when you join Canaan Baptist Church of Christ. We offer a range of community ministry and outreach programs for those in and around Springfield, Massachusetts.
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A SEASONED HISTORY

Canaan emerged from the historic Third Baptist Church in Springfield in March of 1990. At that time, the Rev. Dr. Paul A. Fullilove inspired a group of worshipers to seek a new church experience in the East Springfield section of the city.

Canaan called the Rev. Brett Snowden as its first pastor, but upon his leaving to pursue doctoral studies, the church called its current senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. W.C. Watson, Jr., in December of 1994.
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Church Location
1430 Carew Street Springfield,
 MA 01104 US

Landmarks: Located at the Corner of Carew & Hobart Street across from the Mary O. Pottenger Elementary School

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the core beliefs of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ?

Since emerging from Third Baptist Church in 1990, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ remains a Baptist church by tradition. While the Baptist church itself is split into various sub-denominations, all Baptists hold some fundamental core beliefs in common. These include:


Baptism. We believe that full immersion water baptism is an important act of obedience in faith. While it is not the source of or necessary for salvation, it is an outward and public expression of faith of those in the church once you have professed Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. We believe that the instruction for baptism can be found in Matthew 28:19 (KJV), which says "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost". The importance of this symbolic act of immersive baptism is also laid out for us in Romans 6:3-4 (KJV), where it is written "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life". 


The Lord's Supper. Like baptism, the taking of communion is an important act of obedience in faith for the church. We find this in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (KJV) "For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come". 


The Authority of the Bible. We believe that the Bible is divinely inspired, and that it is the only authority for Christian faith and practice. We see in 2 Timothy 3:16-17(KJV) that "all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works". 


If you have any questions regarding the beliefs of our church, please feel free to call or message us today. We would love to speak with you!

  • Are your services available to watch online?

    Yes! We currently have a YouTube channel dedicated to full recordings of our Sunday worship services. We often upload the video of the message on the same day it was preached. If you are looking for a specific message that was shared previously, you are unable to attend service in person, or if you are interested in learning more about our services before you visit, we hope that this resource will be a blessing to you. Our uploaded videos can be found here. Subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when we post new videos!

  • What is the best way to keep up to date with church events?

    Our church calendar here on our website is updated whenever we have the information and date for a new upcoming event. When something new is planned, you will find it here on the calendar! You can also follow us on our social media, where we post important notifications, reminders, and videos. Our Facebook page can be found here. 

  • Can I make a donation online?

    If you would like to make a charitable donation towards our ministry, we have a convenient and secure way for you to do so. Click on the "donate" button in the bottom righthand corner of the page, and you will find the donate button we have set up through PayPal. By using PayPal, you are able to use your payment method of choice, and the transaction is kept secure.

  • What is the best way to contact Canaan Baptist Church of Christ?

    We are easy to get in contact with here at Canaan Baptist Church of Christ. If you would like to give us a call, we can be reached by phone at either (413) 781-1232 or (413) 739-5053. If you would like to send us an email directly, our email address is CanaanBaptist@Aol.com. We also have a convenient contact form right here on our website! Click on the "Contact Us" tab and enter your information into the form to send us a message. Once received, we will get back to you as soon as we can! 

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