Author: Teena Brown

Presence, Truth and Judgement

Walter explores finding the balance between speaking hard truths and yet being more spacious and present when listening to people. You can listen below and view his powerpoint […]

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Satan, Sin and Surrender

On the first Sunday of Lent, Jess reflects on her own discomfort with scripture passages about sin and satan and then considers the value in facing the reality […]

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The Power of Love

On Transfiguration Sunday, Jess leans into our teaching theme through the lens of Christ’s complete engagement with humanity, noting that Jesus did not keep himself separate or set apart […]

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Life, Energy, and Alignment

For this February second breakfast Raymond and Mark G. were interviewed by Marilyn about the ways that they support our community. Raymond is one of 12 provincial coordinators […]

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The Question of Holiness

Marilyn explores the question of what holiness actually means, especially focusing on the idea that it not about “perfection” but about a relational truth, that we’re set apart […]

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Dreaming Together

  As we look forward 2026 are there some dreams or goals you are wanting to pursue? It’s 2nd Breakfast and Marilyn interviews Teena to learn about her […]

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Wholly in the World in 2026

Walter begins the year reflecting on the priorities that seem most important after this past year, especially choosing gratitude, spiritual tradition, community, engaging the natural world and committing […]

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Celebrating 33

​On our 33rd anniversary, several of us (including guest, Bradley Jersak) shared thoughts on what they’ve appreciated about being a part of SCC. We closed with Ray’s singing of “Kingfishers” (aka “Icarus” or “The Hot Song”). Much love and gratitude was present.

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The Life that Really Is Life

Walter’s homily tracks the straightforward thread through the morning’s lectionary readings. In order to live the “life that really is life,” we need to turn from our society’s love of money and turn toward the contentment that devotion makes possible.

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God the Connector and the Life of Chuck

Vic Thiessen offered a reflection on the recent film, The Life of Chuck, and all the ways that a series of ‘coincidences’ in his life keep pointing to the deep significance of our connectedness and how God’s role in those connections underlines the meaning of life and death.

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