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#MeToo
Approximately 17,700,000 women have reported a sexual assault since 1998. If that's not sad enough, there's still countless others who have felt the need to stay silen...
Be BRAVE
Is God a man? Not according to the Bible... So in an historically male-dominated environment like the church, how we can learn to tap into the maternal nature of God? ...
Single Minded
In the church, "single" often feels like "second class." But the truth is, many, if not most people, will spend more of their lives single than coupled. So how can we ...
Are All Religions The Same?
Some have said "all roads lead up the mountain," and when you look at religions today, they can feel pretty much the same. All seem to be mixed with a bit of good, a b...
Extend Resurrection
If Jesus has really been raised from the dead, then that really changes everything. Not just for us, but for everyone; for the whole world. What if the end of Jesus' s...
Explore Resurrection
This much we know: dead people don't become alive again. Yet, the entire Christian faith rests on this single claim. What do you do with that? How can someone believe ...
Experience Resurrection
That moment that changes everything. When it seemed like it was all over. And then suddenly... astonishing news. A turning point, the beginning of an era where everyth...
Fresh Start - Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is a high point for the church: a day to celebrate our hope and faith in resurrection. But is this just an ancient tradition? Is it anything more than a ...
Mockable Messiah - Good Friday
Good Friday can be a bit perplexing. To some, it's nothing more than a strange tradition marking the death of a religious figure. To others, it seems a powerful symbol...
The Powerful
We're constantly being influenced. When we're aware of it and when we're not, the powers and pressures of culture, relationships, and responsibilities shape our lives....
The Antagonist
We've all been there; on the verge of hopelessness; when it seems like there's nowhere to turn, nowhere to run, and no way out. Because of mistakes we've made or steps...
The Antihero
We've all done it. Wanting to be the hero. Wanting to make the grade. Wanting to live up to the highest expectations. Our own. But we've all dropped the ball a time or...
The Protagonist
At the centre of every great story is a protagonist. But the greatest stories are about the heart and not just the who. So why did Jesus really end up on the cross? Wh...
The Followers
The night before he died, Jesus shared a meal with his closest followers. Ever since then, billions of people over thousands of years have looked to this meal for sign...
The Unsung
An unlikely character fulfilling an unlikely act that was mostly un-liked by the people around her. What can we learn from her story and where might it connect with ou...
I'm Spiritual, So Why Church?
Interest in organized religion is decreasing while interest in spirituality seems as common as ever. It begs the question: if I'm spiritual, do I really need religion?...
The Presence of the Party
Faith and parties; opposing forces or a perfect match? How can parties change the way we think about God? And what does God think of parties? At the end of the day, wh...
The Point of the Party
There can be lots of reasons to celebrate: a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation or a milestone achievement. But is there such a thing as a party for "no good reaso...
The Power of the Party
What’s the best way to share the love of Jesus? Invite someone to church? Give them a Bible? What about throwing a party? Maybe more than anything else, Jesus was know...
How Can I Grow Spiritually?
At the outset of a new year, we tend to think of resolutions, goals and fresh starts. From diets to habits to relationships, we consider how life might be better in th...
New Year's Eve
We hope you'll join us on New Year's Eve as we host a morning service at 10:00am in each of our locations. As we get ready to turn the calendar, we look forward to cel...
Christmas At Southridge
You're invited to celebrate Christmas at Southridge. Whether you've been to church before or are new to the idea, we hope you'll join us for a fun and meaningful exper...
Every Single Deed
We're constantly faced with choices and sometimes it's hard to know how to make the right one. So how do we choose hope? How do we choose kindness and love? Where do w...
Everyone's Deeds
Ghandi, Mandela, Theresa... Those are the names of difference-makers. But what about me? How does one seemingly insignificant person make any difference in a world of ...
Everyday Deeds
In his 1937 novel The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien is famously quoted as writing: "It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts ...
Race Relations
Starting Point are services with topics for anyone who may be new to church and faith, specifically in mind. Each time we plan these, we consider: what topic could we ...
Bucket List
The "bucket list": the goals, dreams, and experiences we want to cross off before we kick the bucket. These are the things that define us. These are the things we spen...
Good Returns
From real estate to RRSP's, we all want a good return on our investment. But how can we invest our time, talents and treasures to ensure the best return when the time ...
Ready or Not
For anyone who has planned or helped plan a wedding, the details are endless and the deadlines can be stressful. But the anticipation is thrilling. What if life was mo...
Apocalypse... Now?
From billboards to movies, some seem to think that the end is near and apocalypse is now. But is the end really in sight? Can anyone know when and how it will all go d...
