Elevation Waterloo Sermons
A podcast featuring sermons from Elevation Waterloo Church, a young and vibrant congregation that welcomes students, families, and people of all ages. The messages celebrate God and the journey of life, encouraging listeners to journey alongside them.
Episodes
August 16, 2026: Summer Series '26: Noticing God, Part 5: Pursuing Rest, Imperfectly
With many spiritual practices, it's easy to fall into trying to do them perfectly. When it comes to seeking rest, this can happen as well. Together, we'll explore the ways that we can pursue rest as a spiritual practice while finding ways to honour our own needs and to be gentle with ourselves.
July 26, 2026: Summer Series '26: Noticing God, Part 4: “Alone in Your Room”
This Sunday we will continue our Noticing God sermon series by looking at “alone time”. In his ministry, Jesus taught and demonstrated the importance of spending time alone with God. We will look into the benefits and practices of silence and solitude. Resources: Contemplative Outreach contemplativeoutreach.orgThe Centre for Action and Contemplation cac.orgThe Welcoming Prayer
July 19, 2026: Noticing God, Part 3: Rethinking Fellowship
“Fellowship” is an outdated term that doesn't get used much unless you are working at a University or are really into Hobbits. But it was a concept tightly woven into much of church life in past generations. Join us as we examine the concept of Fellowship, unpack how it has been used for harm in the past and think about what it might mean to reclaim the concept of Fellowship for the Church tod
July 5, 2026: Summer Series: Noticing God, Part 2 - The Unseen Presence.
This Sunday, we’re continuing our series on Noticing God, and this week we’re exploring the most challenging – yet rewarding place to encounter the Divine. It’s a practice that moves us beyond simple observation and into a way of living that can change the very fabric of how we interact with the world around us.If you’ve been looking for a way to bridge the gap between your spiritual life and your
June 21, 2026 - 'Future of Africa' Update
This week, we are excited to welcome TK and Nikki from Future of Africa to come and share with us. Future of Africa has been one of our partners for many years, and are continuing as our Global Partner as part of our Peace in Action Team.TK, Nikki and their family live and work in Ghana, but are here in Waterloo visiting in June. We are looking forward to hearing more about their passion and visio
June 07, 2026: Summer Series 2026: Noticing God, Part 1 – An Introduction.
As time goes on we can sometimes feel as if we have been missing God in our day to day. You may have learned practices you were told would guarantee a happy and flourishing spiritual life, but these practices now feel distant or simply never served you well. In our upcoming summer series “Noticing God” we will explore practices which have benefitted members of our community as they search for, liv
May 31, 2026: Youth Takeover Service
They’re doing it again! This week, our Youth will take over the Sunday gathering at 22 Willow. From the welcoming, worship, announcements and connection time, to the message/teaching, they’re in control!
May 24, 2026: The Unfolding Gospel, Part 5: Mysteries Old and New
The Gospel of Jesus continues to unfold, and there is still more to be revealed. We do not fully know or understand all that is to come, but scripture provides encouragement that we are participating with God in the continuing unfolding of the “very good Gospel”. This Sunday we will look at the mystery of the Gospel and the renewal of all things.
May 17, 2026: The Unfolding Gospel, Part 4
What does Jesus have to do with the gospel? This may sound like a ridiculous question. The answer may feel irritatingly obvious. But are we able to explain our ideas around the gospel from the story of Jesus? Are we able to explain what we mean by 'the gospel' without Paul, or Peter, or John? Continuing our series on The Unfolding Gospel, we take a look at how Jesus not only fits in, but s
May 03, 2026: Unfolding the Gospel, Part 3: The Beautiful End - A Hope-Filled Judgement
What if the most terrifying parts of our tradition are actually the most hopeful? This week, we’re looking at the “destruction” promised in the Gospel. Not the destruction of people, but the destruction of everything that prevents us from truly experiencing and extending the love we were made for (aka sin). Come discover a version of judgment that doesn’t lead to fear, but to a radical wholeness f
April 26, 2026: The Unfolding Gospel, Part 2
We are continuing with the second week of our “Unfolding Gospel” series this Sunday. We began last week by spending some time reflecting on the goodness (Shalom) that God intended for all of creation, and how that dream extends to even today. However, we don’t have to look long and hard to see that so much of creation is not experiencing and living in this shalom. So, what is wrong? Where do we fi
April 19, 2026: The Unfolding Gospel, Part 1: It Was Good
This week we begin our new series, The Unfolding Gospel, by exploring Shalom—the goodness God created and is drawing us back into.
April 05, 2026: Easter Sunday
Join us this Easter Sunday as we will explore the story of Jesus' resurrection. On the heels of our Lenten series about The Justice of Jesus, we ask how this justice informs the resurrection story. With a look at Jesus' teachings, life lived, and how everything ties together, we hope to widen and explore the mystery of Christ's resurrection in our lives and beyond.
March 22, 2026: Lent 2026: The Justice of Jeasus, Part 5: Palm Sunday: The Original No Kings Day!
How do we understand Palm Sunday in the original historical and scriptural context of Jesus, Justice & Empire? And how does the example of Jesus in Palm Sunday inspire us to live in ways that peacefully resist the ways of the empires of our day in 21st century Southern Ontario today? This Sunday, we conclude our series on ‘The Justice of Jesus’ by diving into the ancient, non-violent, unifying
March 22, 2026: Lent 2026: The Justice of Jeasus, Part 4: Holy Proximity: Moving from Sympathy to Solidarity
How do we move from feeling overwhelmed by the world’s needs to actually participating in its healing?This Sunday, we continue our Justice of Jesus series by diving into the practical architecture of the Kingdom. We will explore four essential disciplines that sustain any movement for restoration: Prayer, Advocacy, Partnership, and Community.Join us as we move beyond theory and into practice. Foll
March 15, 2026: Lent 2026: The Justice of Jeasus, Part 3: Justice Through Decolonization
The Church as we know it in our Western culture has become intertwined with the dominant colonial systems and power structures. These systems and structures do not reflect the ministry or the justice of Jesus, and can perpetuate inequity and harm on the marginalized. This Sunday’s sermon will look at how our congregation may pursue justice by intentionally stripping away those biases and actively
March 01, 2026: Lent 2026: The Justice of Jeasus, Part 2: Costly Justice
In a world of "Thoughts and Prayers" and performative social media posts, what does it mean embrace the cost of Justice? Join us this week as we dig into the story of the Good Samaritan as we continue with our lenten series on The Justice of Jesus.
February 22, 2026: Lent 2026: The Justice of Jesus, Part 1
This Sunday, we invite you to join us as we begin this season of Lent together as a community. As we consider the path that Jesus walked on earth - showing us the way of love, justice and peace - we are invited to examine the ways that our faith, worldview and understanding of Jesus have been shaped and corrupted by colonization and empire. We’ll be spending some time reflecting on how centering t
February 15, 2026 - Names of God, Part 5 - Emmanuel, God With Us.
Despite 100 other names or titles for God, the writers of the New Testament want us to hear that God is safe and God is good and God is right here, right now — and that makes all the difference.
February 01, 2026: The Names of God, Part 4: The Sound of Silence: When Faith Gets it Wrong
We’ve always been told that Abraham’s silent obedience on the mountain was the ultimate act of faith. But what if his silence was actually the problem? This Sunday, we’re digging into one of the Bible’s most disturbing stories to ask: Does God want our blind submission, or does God want our holy protest? Join us as we consider the name Jehovah Jireh, not just as the God who provides a sacrifice, b
January 25, 2026: Names of God, Part 3: The Holy Advocate
This Sunday we continue in our “Names of God” sermon series by looking at a name that Jesus gives to the Holy Spirit: The Advocate. We will look at how Jesus describes the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those who follow him. We will also look at the role of the Holy Spirit in the ministry of Jesus and the early church. As we look into the scriptures we can find encouragement in knowin
January 18, 2026: The Names of God, Part 2
The story of Hagar is filled is a difficult read, filled with dark undertones of slavery, misuse, oppression and desperation. This Sunday we continue our series on the names of God, by looking at this story of Hagar, as she becomes the only person in the Old Testament to assign a name to God, El Roi, “The God who sees me.” Together we will explore the rich meaning of this naming in the context of
January 11, 2025: Service and Learning: Recap & Reflections
Join us for our Service and Learning Recap and Reflection gathering. Rather than dividing up around the region like we normally do on Service and Learning weekends, we gathered in the Sanctuary for some singing together, updates from the Peace in Action Team, and some videos that both look back at our serving and learning together in 2025, and to look forward to this coming year!
January 11, 2025: Service and Learning: Recap & Reflections
Join us for our Service and Learning Recap and Reflection gathering. Rather than dividing up around the region like we normally do on Service and Learning weekends, we gathered in the Sanctuary for some singing together, updates from the Peace in Action Team, and some videos that both look back at our serving and learning together in 2025, and to look forward to this coming year!
January 04, 2026: The Names of God, Part 1: The Personal Name of God.
Does God have a name? Sometimes it is translated in English as Yahweh, sometimes as Jehovah but most translations of the Bible instead render it LORD. Why is this so confusing and what can we learn about God from this name recorded in the story of Exodus.
December 21, 2025: Advent, Week 4: Joy
Advent, Week 4: Joy – Resilient Joy: The Lord is Near.As we are nearing the end of Advent, we look forward to the “good news of great joy for all people” that the angels proclaimed in Luke 2. But joy is sometimes elusive, and it can ebb and flow with the ups and downs of life. This week we will look at Phillipians 4 and at Paul’s instruction to believers to “rejoice in the Lord always”. Is that ev
December 07, 2025: Advent, Week 2: Peace
This week we continue the Advent season by lighting the candle of Peace. In this act we recognize our longing for peace to come fully to this world, often gripped in the horrors of violence and hatred. We will be exploring the calling to peacemaking in Jesus teachings, and how scripture guides us towards peace as an outward expression of the peace in our own hearts. We will ask questions like; how
November 30, 2025: Advent, Week 1: Hope
As we enter into the season of Advent we light the candle of Hope. What does hope look like in a world that seems to be unravelling around us? Is it just a feeling or is there something more practical to it? Join us as we examine how to have defiant hope in a chaotic world.
November 23, 2025 - Bodies Matter (Heather Morgan)
This Sunday we are excited to have Heather Morgan join our gathering to teach on the theme of Disability Justice and the Church, and invite us into a conversation to grow in our understanding and practices as a community. Heather shares her time between co-pastoring at Vox Community Church in Barrie and working on her PhD at Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto, where she draws from her l
November 02, 2025: Romans, Part VII: Lament: Our Sacred Sigh
We’re coming to the end of our journey through Romans, and we’re not offering easy answers or skipping ahead to a happy ending. In a world of political polarization, climate anxiety, and systemic injustice, we often feel a sigh too deep for words—a feeling the first followers of Jesus in the Roman Empire knew all too well.This week, we courageously sit in the sacred space of Lament.We’ll discover
October 26, 2026: Romans, Part VI: Resisting Empire, Embracing the WAY
The book of Romans is a letter given to a community searching for peace in the midst of a world caught in the grip of violence, hatred and division. This week we will be asking questions about how this first century church in Rome wrestled with their identity in their social and political environment , perhaps in similar ways that we do today. Together we can will explore how Romans emphasizes the
October 19, 2025: Romans, Part V: The Kin-dom of Subversive Love: Where Our Shared Belonging is Our Power.
What if the point isn’t to endure pain, but to dismantle the things that cause it? This week, we’re revisiting Romans 5-8 through the lens of Subversive Love. This is an invitation to resist the world’s broken logic by embracing the counter-cultural way of Christ that leads to mutual liberation and collective care.Discover a hope and purpose beyond the empire’s grip, in the now and not yet kin-dom
October 5, 2025: Romans, Part IV
This week we continue our exploration through the book of Romans. Continuing out of order, we will explore the first two chapters of Romans. We will ask how the ideas we have talked about so far in this series can inform these earlier chapters. We hope to look at this passage with compassion towards those it has been used to harm over the years, as we search for the message given to this small com
September 28, 2025: Romans, Part III: A Tale of 2 Churches
The reason Romans was written was to address the conflict within the church of two factions, both of whom had complicated relationships with the Roman Empire. Join us this week as we gain a deeper understanding of this conflict and ponder how we handle church conflict and our relationship to power today.
September 21, 2025: Romans, Part II; Be Transformed
In our introduction to Romans on September 7th, we saw that this letter was delivered in person through Phoebe to a multi- ethnic group of believers that included Jews and Gentiles, women and men, slaves and free. This week we will study Romans 12 and see that this eclectic group of individuals are called to be transformed into a unified yet diverse body that fully reflects the character of Jesus
September 07, 2025: Romans, Part I
The book of Romans has had an incredible impact on the history and theology of the church over the centuries.This week we will begin our series on the book of Romans by looking to the end of the letter. Here we find one of the longest lists of names in the New Testament. What can be learned from this seemingly innocuous list of people whose experiences have been mostly lost to history? How does th
August 24, 2025 - Parables: Then and Now, Part 5: Irresponsibly Unrestrained
This week we conclude our series Parables: Then and Now with Jesus' stories about two people who go all-in on discovered treasure. We'll explore our objections to such foolhardy behaviour and invite Jesus to guide us toward unrestrained love.
August 17, 2025 - Parables: Then and Now, Part IV
This week we continue our series Parables: Then and Now with a look at the parables of watching and waiting. What does it mean to watch and wait for Jesus? What questions sparked these parables? Together we will delve into how Jesus runs against the grain of the very question he’s asked, redirecting us towards something new.
July 27, 2025 - Parables: Then and Now, Part III
We are in the third week of our summer series on Parables, and this week we will spend some time with a familiar parable found in Luke 15 describing a lost sheep and a shepherd who notices, cares and takes action for the sake of the sheep. As we consider the values that Jesus is inviting us to ponder within this story, in what ways might this communal listening and conversation inspire us towards
July 20, 2025 - Parables: Then and Now, Part II
Drawing from Indigenous teachings, and Jesus’ words in this parable and Matthew 17:20, we’ll explore how the tiny mustard seed mirrors the sacred interdependence of the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) — plants that thrive only when woven together in reciprocity. Just as they depend on one another for strength, nourishment, and growth, so too are we invited to root our faith in shared flour
July 06, 2025 - Parables: Then and Now, Part I
Does Jesus endorse Workplace Embezzlement? A quick read of The Parable of the Dishonest Manager sure makes it seem like it does! Join us as we kick off this summer series Parables: Then and Now as we sit with one of the most challenging parables and discuss how we read difficult passages of scripture as a community and what this passage might have to teach us today.Discussion QuestionsWhat parts o
June 22, 2025: What To Wear As Church
For our teaching time this week, we will be studying a part of Paul's letter to the Colossians. Interestingly, Paul wrote this letter to a group of people he had never met, but he invited them to embrace their identity and live fully as dearly loved followers of Jesus. We are hoping that this week's teaching time will be a time of encouragement for everyone.
June 15, 2025: Future of Africa
We're excited to welcome TK and Nikki from Future of Africa to come and share with us this Sunday! Future of Africa has been one of our partners for many years, and are continuing as our Global Partner as part of our Peace in Action Team.TK, Nikki and their family live and work in Ghana, but are here in Waterloo visiting during the month of June. We hope you enjoy watching and hearing more abo
June 01, 2025: Atonement Theories, Part IV
This Sunday we will wrap up our atonement series as we explore one more theory together: Christus Victor. Although this is one of the oldest recorded theories around the atonement, it may offer us new or fresh ways to approach this mystery of at-one-ment. We’ll also spend some time thinking about the impact of these atonement theories on the evolution of the Church over time, as well as our own fa
May 25, 2025: Atonement Theories, Part III
This Sunday we continue our exploration of the different atonement theories that have been presented through history. This week we look at Penal Substitutionary, Satisfaction, and Last Scapegoat atonement theories. Devon asks us to explore the themes of violence inherent to these theories, and asks us to consider atonement not simply as something Jesus did on the cross, but something consistent wi
May 18, 2025: Atonement, Part II
Atonement, Part II: Moral Influence & Ransom TheoriesThis Sunday, we’re diving into two theories of the cross: the Moral Influence Theory and the Ransom Theory. Does Jesus’ life and death primarily inspire us to live compassionately, as a divine model of love? Or did Christ’s sacrifice act as a cosmic transaction, “paying a debt” to liberate humanity from Satan’s grip?We’ll unpack the histori
May 4, 2025: Atonement, Part I
This week we begin our new series on theories of Atonement. Our first week we will be looking at an overview of this important and controversial topic. Most importantly we will be talking about how we as a community deal learn and live together when wrestling with different beliefs and understanding, and how we live out our vision and values together.
April 27, 2025: Contemplative Prayer Practices
This week, we’re taking some time to explore some of the contemplative prayer practices that we have talked about during our recent series around prayer. We’ll be walking through practices together as a community, as well as providing a space to explore some prayer practices on our own. Additional resources can be found on out website at https://elevationwaterloo.org/contemplative-prayer-practices
April 20, 2025 - Easter Sunday
Holy Week began this past Sunday with our Palm Sunday celebration—a time that marks Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Today, as we continue this sacred journey together, we invite you to join us in reflecting on Christ’s path to the cross and rejoicing in the hope of the resurrection.
April 06, 2025: What if? Re-Imagining Prayer, Part 4
We’re wrapping up our Reimagining Prayer series this week by taking some time to consider the beauty of reflecting on the words of prayers that have been written by others, and the gift of borrowing language to express words that may resonate with our own hearts and minds. From contemplative prayer practices to sharing in Prayers of the People, from more ancient liturgy to modern litanies – we’ll
March 30, 2025: What if? Re-Imagining Prayer, Part 3
This week we continue our series “What If: Reimagining Prayer.” This Sunday Devon will share several forms of prayer that he has found meaningful over the years. Together we will explore the connection between prayer and the physical world around us, including ourselves.
March 23, 2025: What if? Re-Imagining Prayer, Part 2
Prayers that Hurt, Prayers that Heal: Building Consent into Interpersonal Prayer.Praying for each other is one of the powerful and intimate parts of Christian community. This week Brian and Grace will lead a discussion on how to be mindful of how we use the power of prayer in ways that make everyone feel safe and included.
March 16, 2025: What if? Re-Imagining Prayer, Part 1
Whether prayer feels like a sanctuary or a struggle, a familiar rhythm or a distant mystery—whether you approach it with confidence, doubt, or not at all—you’re not alone. This Sunday, we’re stepping into an honest, open-handed exploration of prayer—one that welcomes our doubts, questions and curiosity.Together, we’ll consider prayer through the lenses of theology, science, personal experience, an
Stories from Scripture: Flannelgraph Not Included, Part 6: Elisha
A powerless and desperate widow reaches out to connect with the prophet Elisha. Together, they offer what they have and do what they can, and with God’s blessing there is a miraculous outcome. Their story provides a compelling lesson as to how God participates with His people to provide justice and restore dignity to the most marginalized.Discussion QuestionsSunday, December March 2nd, 2025Cons
Stories from Scripture: Flannelgraph Not Included, Part 5: Longing and Being Seen
What do we do with our deepest longings? What does Jesus do? Let’s explore through an underrated story as we continue our Stories from Scripture: Flannelgraph Not Included series.
February 09, 2025: Service and Learning - 'Peace in Action Team' Launch
Back in November we introduced the Elevation community to the Peace in Action Team (PiAT), inviting our community to participate in building the branches of this team. We are thrilled to further this important work of education, reflection, service, giving and advocacy, rooted in our faith and commitment to justice, compassion and re-imagined church. For this special Service & Learning Gath
February 02, 2025: Stories from Scripture, Part 4: Rhoda
This week we will be continuing our Stories from Scripture: Flannelgraph Not Included series with a look at perhaps a lesser-known individual from scripture - Rhoda. We may not hear a lot about Rhoda, but her story is not unfamiliar. The mention of her name in scripture, and her experience within the early church community, invites us to reflect about the ways that voices from within our own commu
January 26, 2025: Stories from Scripture, Part 3: Esther
Learning from the Book of Esther: Laughing in the Face of Uncertainty and Times of Trouble.
This week we will be taking a closer look at the book and person of Esther. There are lots of messy topics that this book touches on but like most great cultural events, it may actually be best read as a comedy. Sometimes one of the greatest gifts God gives us may actually be Their sense of humour. Humour
January 19, 2025: Stories from Scripture, Part 2: The Syrophoenician
Fierce, witty, and unapologetically bold—the Syrophoenician woman didn't submit or resign to passivity. She was persistent and courageous in challenging the status quo, refusing to take "no" as an answer, and in so doing she partnered with God in creating a more just world.
Join us this Sunday as we explore her powerful story, and discover how her example (among others) invites us to
January 5, 2025: Stories from Scripture, Part 1: The Blind Man
This week we begin the year with a new series looking at different characters from scripture.
To start us off Devon explores the story of Jesus healing a blind man, and how his personal connection to this story has changed and grown over the years. We attempt to journey through the many influences this story has on us today.
December 22, 2024: Simply Advent - The Hope We Share (it's a double entendre)
Advent hope is beautiful—but it’s also messy. It’s the radiant glow of light on the horizon, but it’s also the ache of waiting, the weight of “not yet.” It’s the tension between the promise of what could be and the pain of what isn’t.
Advent doesn’t shy away from this tension. Instead, it calls us to hold on anyway. To risk hoping for a world transformed, for a love that doesn’t let go, for a God
December 15, 2024: Simply Advent - Joy in the Journey
What does it mean to have joy? Is it possible to have joy even if you aren’t happy? Join us as we explore what it means to have joy during the Christmas season.
December 01, 2024: Simply Advent - The Path of Peace
December 1st is the first day of Advent, the season that we anticipate the coming of Jesus, our Saviour. In the teaching time this week, we will be looking into the Advent theme of "Peace".
Prophecies about Jesus call him the "Prince of Peace" and angels heralded his birth with the declaration of "Peace on Earth". Clearly, the kingdom of God is a kingdom of peace. But in 2024, our world is fil
November 24, 2024: Youth Takeover (Panel Discussion)
After the excitement of June’s Youth Takeover, our incredible youth stepped up again this past Sunday! The service kicked off with a fun and interactive game, followed by heartfelt worship.
The podcast recorded here was a thoughtful panel discussion, hosted by Benji Spee and Jess Niemi, featuring Elevation members Shane Bauman, Tessa Martin, Caleb Conley, and Marian Wiens.
A big thank-you to a
November 17, 2024: Mission/Journey/Justice Team Vision Presentation
On November 17th, we took some time to hear from our Mission and Journey teams about the work they have been doing over the last few months to dream and strategize about next steps for continuing to align those ministry areas with our affirmed values, vision and mission.
Then, during our discussion time, our Children’s Ministry Exploration Team invited our community into some discussion and shari
October 27, 2024: Living the Creeds, Part 6: The Creed’s Last Word: Life Abundant, Life Eternal.
Join us this Sunday as we explore the final lines of the Apostles’ Creed: “the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.”
How does God’s relational love transform these ancient words into a living invitation for us? What if forgiveness is more than wiping the slate clean—what if it’s an invitation to healing and liberation? How does affirming the resurrection of the
October 20, 2024: Living the Creeds, Part 5 - I Believe in the Holy Spirit
I believe in the Holy Spirit.
What does it mean to believe in the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit can be the most challenging part of the Trinity to wrap your head around and is often reduced to simply being a power source…like a spiritual battery. On the other hands some of the worst moments of Christian history have used the supposed inspiration of the Holy Spirit as cover and justification. Join u
October 06, 2024: Living the Creeds: A Fresh Perspective, Part 4 - Open Church
This Sunday we continue our journey through the Apostle’s Creed. Devon explores the articles of “the holy worldwide church, and the communion of Christ followers,” centering on ideas around the family of God, and what it means to belong to something far from perfect.
September 29, 2024: Living the Creeds: A Fresh Perspective, Part 3
Descending, Ascending, Returning: Christ’s Love in the CreedsIn this message, we explore one of the most perplexing passages of the Apostles’ Creed, which includes: He descended to the dead, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
What if far from the fear-driven images of fire and brimstone, the judgment of Christ isn’t about exclusion or et
September 22, 2024: Living the Creeds: A Fresh Perspective, Part 2
This Sunday, we're continuing our series Living the Creed: A Fresh Perspective.
We’ll dive into the second line of the Creed: “I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord.” We will take some time to explore the significance of Jesus’ divinity.
What does it mean for us today? Does it shape how we understand justice, and our calling to love? What does it look like to discover or redisc
September 8, 2024: Living the Creeds: A Fresh Perspective, Part 1
This Sunday we are beginning a new series titled “Living the Creed: A fresh perspective.” We will look at how the ancient creeds came to be and examine how the statement of beliefs that form the Apostles Creed can positively influence how we live out our faith. This week we begin with “I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth”.
August 25, 2024: Ecclesiastes, Part 9 - Remember God in the Days of Your Youth (How Brian Got his Rizz Back)
We live in a culture obsessed with youth, yet aging is a universal reality. Ecclesiastes talks about youth as being "meaningless" but also implores us to remember God in the days of our youth.
This week end our Summer series on Ecclesiastes while we explore the value of youth and aging and what it means to follow Jesus in every stage of our lives.
August 18, 2024: Ecclesiastes, Part 8 - ‘Letting Go’ to ‘Grow’: Confronting Death - Embracing Life
This Sunday, join us as we continue in our series on Ecclesiastes, exploring the theme of confronting death—not only physical death, but the death of ideas, relationships, organizations, and aspects of our lives that no longer serve us.
We’ll reflect on what it means to be resurrection people, finding hope and renewal in the very act of letting go. Together, we’ll confront the struggle to release
August 11, 2024 - Ecclesiastes, Part 7: Paying Attention to the Connections
Relationships and community are important. Much of our personal happiness (or unhappiness) arises from the health of our relationships with others and sense of belonging.
This week, Mark Dettweiler will be examining how the “cord of three strands” in Ecclesiastes can inform our understanding of healthy relationships and supportive communities.
July 28, 2024: Ecclesiastes, Part 6 - The Gift of Imagination: What If...?
We are in the sixth week of our Summer Series, digging into the book and themes of Ecclesiastes. This week we’ll be continuing to ask questions about what we do with the very real, seemingly pessimistic and hopeless nature of the words that the author presents. In light of the meaningless nature of everything around us, how do we go on? If life is a vapour, what do we hang on to? How does the life
July 21, 2024: Ecclesiastes, Part 5 - The Value of Work is Me!
This week, join Devon as he explores the theme of work (toil and labour) in the book of Ecclesiastes. Together, we will discuss what work can and cannot contribute to our lives today.
July 14, 2024: Ecclesiastes, Part 4 - Honest Struggles, Authentic Hope
This Sunday, we continue our study of Ecclesiastes, exploring the raw honesty of its author. We'll reflect on how this ancient text invites us to confront the world's suffering with open eyes and compassionate hearts, and grants us liberating permission to be honest about our own struggles, suffering, doubts, despair and disillusionment as a path to healing and growth. Together, we'll
July 7, 2024: Ecclesiastes, Part 3 - Is My Life Meaningless?
Summertime, and the living is … meaningless?!?
The Teacher of Ecclesiastes contends that everything in life is ultimately in vain and therefore meaningless. Is the Teacher completely correct or could there be something more? What might Jesus have to say to the Teacher?
Join Mark Dettweiler as he explores these questions.
Question 1: What gives life meaning?
In the Teacher’s view, “meaning”
June 23, 2024: Ecclesiastes, Part 2 - The Importance and Danger of Moderation
We are told that moderation is a virtue, but it is easy to call for moderation when you are in a place of comfort and privilege. This week we will look at a number of passages of scripture and consider how they could be used to both help and to harm and discern together what it means to listen to the Spirit as a community.
Please note that due to a technical glitch, the first portion of the serm
June 16, 2024: Ecclesiastes, Part 1 - Uncomfortable and Abstract
This Sunday we open up our nine-part series on one of the most difficult books of the Old Testament.
Devon explores how the uncomfortable and abstract nature of Ecclesiastes is intentionally present, and also an essential aspect of the teaching of this book.
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