March 1, 2026
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 […]
February 22, 2026
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 […]
February 15, 2026
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 […]
February 8, 2026
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 […]
February 1, 2026
From Fear to Love
Wendy VanderWal Martin shares a lesson from Henri Nouwen’s book, Lifesigns, in which he suggests that “fearful questions never lead to love-filled answers.” Turning to love (and 1 […]
January 18, 2026
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 […]
January 11, 2026
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 […]
January 4, 2026
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 […]
December 21, 2025
There Shall Be No Poor Among You
On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Mark Groleau invited us into the intersection of the original “St. Stephen” (i.e. the first Deacon of Acts 6, chosen to serve […]
December 7, 2025
Peace in Polarized Times
On the second Sunday of Advent, Jess invites a conversation about the kind of peace that Jesus came to bring, and how he went about bringing it. In the midst of social and political turmoil, she encourages an approach to those who differ from us that centres our shared humanity and the reality that our own well being is intrinsically connected to the well being of everyone else.
November 30, 2025
Waking up in the Dark
On this first Sunday of Advent, Walter’s homily focused especially on the Romans 13 passage: Paul’s encouragement for us to wake up because our salvation is near. The opportunities for us to turn from our sleepy distractions and live the life of love that Jesus invites and makes possible are ready and waiting.Â
November 23, 2025
Holey Humans: Trying to Be Wholly Present
Marilyn extends the wordplay with our new teaching theme as she mingles thoughts from Brene Brown’s latest book with Ephesians 6. The armour that God offers is not about “self-protection.” It enables us to accept God’s protection, so we can be more vulnerably present.