Neighbourhood Story

Neighbourhood Story

We took nothing. We didn’t have the capacity to come alongside a neighbour in need, so I inquired with another neighbour, who was coming out of her own struggles. Katie* had just separated from her husband and was feeling lonely, isolated and empty—she had too much...
When Jesus Said ‘Take Nothing’

When Jesus Said ‘Take Nothing’

Could Jesus be saying that entering the house of another is like entering the holy temple? That living in our neighbourhood is sacred work in a sacred place? “Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals.” —Luke 10:4a  This instruction often catches us off guard...
Advent Devotional 2022

Advent Devotional 2022

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...
Advent in the Neighbourhood

Advent in the Neighbourhood

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...
Joining In or Bringing In?

Joining In or Bringing In?

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...