by Karen Wilk | Nov 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
The first week of Advent traditionally focuses on HOPE. We hold onto hope even as we live in a time of unsettling ambiguity. Our day to day lives have been significantly “disrupted” over the past two and a half years; so, have our churches. Systemic racial...
by Karen Wilk | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many of your neighbours may have no idea what Advent is, but most of them likely get into the holiday spirit and are eager to give, gather and share some holiday cheer! All of this makes it a wonderful opportunity for followers of Jesus to discover and join Spirit on...
by Karen Wilk | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
In a recent online gathering, we had an inspiring and challenging conversation prompted by one participant’s reflections on some recent events in her neighbourhood. There had been a big community Festival in their neighbourhood (of primarily high-rises) hosted...
by Karen Wilk | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
This year Advent has a different feel for me, perhaps it does for you as well. Fears of another covid Christmas, the ongoing pain and grief of loss, the weight of so many things wrong in the world–climate change, racism, gender violence, military coups– to...
by Karen Wilk | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
I invite you to join me in engaging art as a way of reflection and discernment. It may feel awkward for those who tend to use the logical left brain more often, but we all have creative right brains that need to be exercised too! Art is an invitation to do just that,...