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 Cam Roxburgh | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
I am blessed. I get front row seats to watch God at work in an increasing number of churches as we seek to join with what God is doing in our neighbourhoods. Years ago, I remember Stuart Murray Williams suggesting that we need multi-voice churches in this...
by Merv Budd | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The other day I was walking home from work for lunch, (a practice I began during COVID and have kept up on fair weather days) and a neighbour about 5 blocks down from where I live greeted me saying, “Are you the pastor guy?” Although I had seen this man before and had...
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 Cam Roxburgh | Dec 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Friend of Forge, What gift are you asking for this Christmas? My kids have hounded me for a list, but I have already had an incredibly rich season in receiving 4 gifts from the Lord. Gift #1 was an amazing week away, being led to numbers of old friends. Reminded...
