March 2020

The Benefit of Disruption/ March 29, 2020

Peter Fitch continues the Bible Study from the book of James that he started last week. Here he speaks about ideas that he sees in James 1: 9-18. He feels that this passage begins with a recognition that disruption has forced itself upon the new community that has formed around Jesus’ teachings after his death. The author of this letter doesn’t feel that this is all bad because times of disruption can make us see things in a new light.

(video recording link above/ audio link below)

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Let Joy Lead/ March 22, 2020

In this first week of social isolation, Peter gives a message from James 1:1-8 about facing difficult times. (video link above/audio link below)
Here are some video links to music from last Sunday and a link to music Gwen Bilsky prepared to share this week. Link to prayer notes from Shannon.

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New Name Day/ March 15, 2020

Today was the day we had chosen to step away from the Vineyard and we had many friends from this area that wanted to join us. In the end we decided that it was wiser to postpone this (but still have a regular service for those who could make it) so that we could follow the guidelines for social distancing. We did go ahead with the PIE (Public, Intentional and Explicit about being Affirming) Day celebration last night. Madi Smith and Keara Hannan came from Minnesota to lead the vocals for that event. This morning they joined Zoe Fitch and Dave Warne from Colourful Language, along with Rick Coates and Gary Soucoup, to provide incredible music. Then Walter Thiessen led a discussion about what our community ought to do during the virus crisis. After that Peter Fitch gave a short devotional on being real and being transformed by Love. Finally, Walter and Peter revealed the new name of our church. Here’s a video about that part.

Other fast links to parts of the service:

to just the talking parts with Walter and Peter.

and video to COVID-19 song.

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International Women’s Day/ March 8, 2020

Amanda de Gruchy organized a remarkable chorus of voices to speak about women’s perspectives and issues. This was a great service with music and poetry and stories from women of various ages. It was often overwhelming. The first part of the service, before the official presentations, also had some beautiful moments so we included that part, too.

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Affirming Spaces: A Queer Eye Perspective/ March 1, 2020

Stel Raven gives a brilliant talk about the difference between a safe space and a brave space from his perspective as an Indigenous, 2 Spirit trans therapist. This talk presents historical awareness and contemporary story in a way that shows the harmful effects of colonialism and the resultant fear and sense of displacement in many marginalized voices.
Here is a

from earlier part of the service with a song by Peter Fitch and an impromptu word from Peter Greenier.

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