‘Tis the Season: Lament
Suhail gives an overview of the prayer of lament and situates it in the context of Advent..
Teaching: ‘Tis the Season: Lament
Author: Suhail
This Sunday: Godly Play
This Sunday is our Godly Play service – a contemplative and “innovative method of faith formation for childhood and beyond. Godly Play allows participants to experience faith-building stories through intentional storytelling and imaginative wondering.” We will begin with an activity, hear a Gospel story (“Jesus Calms the Storm”), have a time for prayer and response (with art supplies!), and finish with communion. The entire service is intentionally hospitable to kids/children, and is equally meaningful for adults alike.
This Sunday: Lectio Divina
This Sunday we meet for Lectio Divina – an ancient, wonderful practice that involves repeated listening to a short Bible passage. We notice what word or phrase sticks out and converse with God about its relevance to our current life.
This Sunday: Godly Play
This Sunday is our Godly Play service – a contemplative and “innovative method of faith formation for childhood and beyond. Godly Play allows participants to experience faith-building stories through intentional storytelling and imaginative wondering.” We will begin with an activity, hear a Gospel story (“Jesus Calms the Storm”), have a time for prayer and response (with art supplies!), and finish with communion. The entire service is intentionally hospitable to kids/children, and is equally meaningful for adults alike.
Homily: Forgiveness in Two Parts
Forgiveness (Part One): A Kind King Cancels Unpayable Debt
Forgiveness (Part Two): A Pardoned Debtor Demands Full Payment
Suhail gives a two-part homily from Matthew 18:21-35.
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Homily: God Takes Hospitality Personally
God Takes Hospitality Personally
Suhail Stephen gives a homily from Matthew 10:40-42.
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Homily: Creation and the Trinity: Scooch Over and Make Space
Creation and the Trinity: Scooch Over and Make Space
Matte Downey gives a homily from Genesis 1:1-2:4a. She recently released a book called Go Wide.
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Homily: Eternal Life is a Person
Eternal Life is a Person
Suhail Stephen gives a homily from John 17:1-11.
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Schedule: Spring to Summer, 2023
Our Spring to Summer Sunday schedule is here!
This season, we are experimenting with a few new things. “Gospel Play” is a way of engaging Scripture in the vein of Godly Play. It emphasizes creativity and the imagination in spiritual formation, and is founded on the principles of Montessori. It is primarily intended to nourish children in their experience of God, but tends to be equally enriching for adults alike.
“Learning to Pray” will focus on various prayer practices. This season, in tandem with our regular practice, we will further envision the theology and practice of praying for healing.
Our “Church Meeting” is essentially the equivalent of an Annual General Meeting – a requisite of all charities (including churches) operating in Canada.
Homily: The Big Black Fish and the Little Sea Horse
The Big Black and the Little Sea Horse (Easter Sunday)
Suhail Stephen gives a homily based on the Resurrection.
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