Truro Alliance Church
Truro NS
B2N 1X5
Who we are
Truro Alliance Church is a collection of imperfect people learning to follow Christ. In this world loneliness is a real problem and meaningful relationships are rare. Truro Alliance extends the invitation to enjoy God and each other in relational connectedness. This growing, warm, welcoming environment provides a safe place for visitors and regulars alike, to gather and grow together. You are always welcome here.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Scott Penner
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Scott Penner joined the Truro Alliance Church in September of 1991. He has brought a passion for authenticity in relationships with God and with others.
His post-secondary education began at Canadian Bible College in Regina graduating in 1987 with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology. Pastor Scott began his ministry in the small town of Parry, Saskatchewan as pastor of the Parry Alliance Church. In 1991, he moved his growing family to Truro, Nova Scotia taking up the pastorate of the Truro Alliance Church. In his own words, “I naively believed that if I knew more, tried harder, lived more victoriously, and amassed more Biblical knowledge, then I too, would be fulfilled.”
That draining belief and subsequent lifestyle took a hit in 1995 during a year-long sabbatical to attend Colorado Christian University. In Colorado, he received his M.A. in Biblical Counselling. However, more than a degree, there was a shift in thinking, “I am realizing that I was designed with longings that will never be satisfied on this side of heaven. I am learning to live with an ache. Surprisingly, far from discouraging me, this perspective is freeing me from my frenzied drive to find ‘it’ to a greater dependence on and enjoyment of God and people”.
After that life-changing adventure, Pastor Scott and his family returned again to Truro. He leads a non-frenzied, imperfect church that is increasingly Christ-centered and that deeply depends on, and enjoys, God and each other!
Pastor Scott is happily married to Jeanette and they have been blessed with 4 children, 3 daughters-in-law, and 7 grandchildren.
His post-secondary education began at Canadian Bible College in Regina graduating in 1987 with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology. Pastor Scott began his ministry in the small town of Parry, Saskatchewan as pastor of the Parry Alliance Church. In 1991, he moved his growing family to Truro, Nova Scotia taking up the pastorate of the Truro Alliance Church. In his own words, “I naively believed that if I knew more, tried harder, lived more victoriously, and amassed more Biblical knowledge, then I too, would be fulfilled.”
That draining belief and subsequent lifestyle took a hit in 1995 during a year-long sabbatical to attend Colorado Christian University. In Colorado, he received his M.A. in Biblical Counselling. However, more than a degree, there was a shift in thinking, “I am realizing that I was designed with longings that will never be satisfied on this side of heaven. I am learning to live with an ache. Surprisingly, far from discouraging me, this perspective is freeing me from my frenzied drive to find ‘it’ to a greater dependence on and enjoyment of God and people”.
After that life-changing adventure, Pastor Scott and his family returned again to Truro. He leads a non-frenzied, imperfect church that is increasingly Christ-centered and that deeply depends on, and enjoys, God and each other!
Pastor Scott is happily married to Jeanette and they have been blessed with 4 children, 3 daughters-in-law, and 7 grandchildren.
Administration
Admin Name:
Gillian Yorke
Admin Position:
Administrator
Phone:
Admin Email:
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Truro Alliance Church Service Times
Services run Sunday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.
Children’s Church available for kids ages 3 – 8 (safety protocols followed).
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Truro Alliance Church History
The original Mission building on Waddell St. had deteriorated to the extent that it was condemned as a fire hazard and the structure was removed in 1961. With this development, many of the adherents went to other churches, the church equipment was stored in a building at Dick and Hazel Light’s farm and the meetings were moved to the apartment on Willow St. where pastor Robert Kuglin resided. About September 1962, arrangements were made to rent the Hall under what was the I.G.A. Store, on Prince St. for the Sunday services and the meetings continued in the same location until December 1964.
At this point, it was decided to purchase a lot at 29 Phillip St., and plans were made to erect a new Church and Parsonage on this location. The Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 18, 1964. The excavating commenced the next Monday, and by the end of the year the basement walls were completed and the upper structure commenced. Mr. Bert Wile was the contractor. The year of 1965 will always be remembered as the Building Operation. On Sunday, April 1st (no joke!), our first service was held in the partially completed sanctuary. At the Dedication Service, the auditorium was filled to capacity with old church families and visiting friends. Pastor Cyril Troyer remarked that “This was a day long to be remembered; a day that we trust will be but the beginning of a new day for the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Truro. Others have laboured, and we have entered into the labours.” To God be the Glory!
In 2004 it was decided that the building at 29 Phillip St. was not big enough for the growing congregation. A committee was formed to discuss the options. It was decided that to serve the community best a larger building at a new site was needed. A lot was purchased in March of 2005 at 195 Truro Heights Road which included a house and a decrepit barn. This lot was chosen because of its high visibility from the highway and its accessibility. The church is currently readying to build on this new lot by saving money, preparing disciples and trusting God.
At this point, it was decided to purchase a lot at 29 Phillip St., and plans were made to erect a new Church and Parsonage on this location. The Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 18, 1964. The excavating commenced the next Monday, and by the end of the year the basement walls were completed and the upper structure commenced. Mr. Bert Wile was the contractor. The year of 1965 will always be remembered as the Building Operation. On Sunday, April 1st (no joke!), our first service was held in the partially completed sanctuary. At the Dedication Service, the auditorium was filled to capacity with old church families and visiting friends. Pastor Cyril Troyer remarked that “This was a day long to be remembered; a day that we trust will be but the beginning of a new day for the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Truro. Others have laboured, and we have entered into the labours.” To God be the Glory!
In 2004 it was decided that the building at 29 Phillip St. was not big enough for the growing congregation. A committee was formed to discuss the options. It was decided that to serve the community best a larger building at a new site was needed. A lot was purchased in March of 2005 at 195 Truro Heights Road which included a house and a decrepit barn. This lot was chosen because of its high visibility from the highway and its accessibility. The church is currently readying to build on this new lot by saving money, preparing disciples and trusting God.
"Prayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin will entice a man to cease from prayer."John Bunyon
Truro Alliance Church listing was last updated on the 29th of September, 2022
