Midrash of the Messy Middle
Reflecting on the lectionary readings and the people of the Exodus, Jess applies the practice of midrash to reframe what is often referred to as “grumbling stories” as […]
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Faithful
Walter shares a few reflections on one of his life’s heroes, Wendell Berry. Whether he demonstrates how to be a loveable curmudgeon or a public Christian, he demonstrates […]
Small Things with Great Love
This Sunday, Jess shared a bit about her experience in South Africa with St. Stephen’s University, reflecting on an idea from Saint ThĂ©rèse of Lisieux, who wrote, “In […]
Paying Attention at the Table
 In a world of sharply increasing social isolation and avoidance of rituals, Walter talks about countering this trend by “paying attention at the table,” whether it’s your […]
We Know Her as Cindy’s Mom
We may know her as Cindy’s mom, but there is so much more to learn about Helen. Listen in to an introduction and an interview (prepared by Marilyn […]
Our Hopes for Victoria St. Centre
This was a “Second Breakfast” Sunday, and with the help of several guests, we shared the hopes that we have for our building, the Victoria St. Centre (VSC), […]
How Do We Heal from This?
This past Sunday, Jess shared some questions and reflections in advance of her coming trip to South Africa, especially considering Proverbs 13.12 and wondering how we heal from […]
Practicing Life’s Rhythms
[Artwork by Joanne Spencer] In the uncertainty and unpredictability that marks our lives, acknowledging our inability to control every outcome, growing in the skills of radical acceptance, remembering […]
Hope & Hurt
During our Second Breakfast service, Jess invited us to consider the relationship between hope, faith, and the places of pain in our hearts and world that call out […]
Dwell
Rachael is back in town for a while, and shared with us about her current, nomadic life – what is challenging, as well as the learning and growth […]
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