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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...
Faithful to the End
Sometimes life's a you know what... But shouldn't following Jesus make it easier? Or does it? What happens when the going gets tough in a life of faith? What's it take...
Sign of the Times
There's a lot that's happened around our world in the last few months: hurricanes, earthquakes and nuclear conflicts to name a few. It might cause some to think that w...
The Invitation to Purpose
The next job, the next relationship, the next gadget, the next upgrade to my status or lifestyle... Is this all there is to life? Are these the only things worth livin...
The Invitation to People
Like turning on your cell phone after getting off a plane, we're all searching for connection; for a true experience of authenticity and belonging with the people we l...
The Invitation to Presence
Deep inside, we all long for something more: a feeling of transcendence, a sense of the divine, a connection to God. But in reality, God often seems far away, out of r...
The Invitation of Jesus
If someone asked you what it means to have faith in Jesus, what would you say? That it's based on outdated rules and religious routines? That it's nothing more than a ...
Vision Sunday
September marks the end of summer, but a new season at Southridge. You won't want to miss Vision Sunday on September 10th as we come together to be inspired and ignite...
Power-Full
Have you ever felt helpless? Like you're too small, too weak, or too insignificant? Maybe when you think about God, you feel this even more. But what if God sees somet...
Faith-Full
Sometimes life has more questions than answers leaving you full of doubt and confusion. So where can we turn when we get pushed out of our comfort zone? How can we sta...
Peace-Full
Busy, anxious, and stressful. Sound familiar? Our world moves at a pace that makes stress seem like a necessity. But does it have to be this way? Are stress-balls our ...
Joy-Full
Life can throw a lot of curve balls. It isn't always a pleasant experience. So are we destined to sadness and sorrow? Or is it possible to find contentment and joy, ev...
Why Go To Church?
As part of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, Aaron Niequist has had a lot of exposure to what it takes to inspire a large church on Sunday mornings. But recent...
Is The Bible Still Relevant?
As a prominent church leader in Canada and a teaching pastor for over 30 years, Tim Schroeder knows a thing or two about the Bible and how it relates to normal life. B...
Safe Space
Ted Mouradian has been a good friend of our church for a number of years and a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ community in Niagara for even longer. As we continue to nav...
Marathon Mom
Krista DuChene was the one of the first Canadian women to run the Olympic Marathon in 20 years when she qualified for and competed at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Bu...
Compassionate City
We kick off our "It Takes a Village" series with a conversation between Jeff Lockyer and St. Catharines, Mayor, Walter Sendzik discussing what it means to be a compass...
The Mess Of We
They say anything worth doing isn't easy. So what about our relationships? What happens when it gets tough? When it's harder than we expected? Can we hold on? Can we h...
The Language Of We
Despite what we learned on the school yard, sticks and stones seem to cause less harm than words for most of us. It goes to show that our words matters. So what's the ...
The Heart Of We
There's something magical about "forever friendships". But can our relationships only survive until the magic wears off? What if there's more to being the kind of pers...
The Power Of We
Our world seems more divided than ever. From politics, to platforms, to pulpits, lines get drawn and sides get taken. But it doesn't stop there. Our friendships drift,...
Bend Your Ear
Things can get pretty messy when people claim to "speak for God". So how does Jesus invite us to handle these situations? How can we know who God is speaking through t...
Appearances Are Deceiving
Has Christianity ever felt like a pyramid scheme, rather than a genuine invitation? That if you would just buy in, everything will go well with your health, wealth, an...
Give Your Best
Why does it sometimes seem like all God wants is our money? Could Jesus just tell us how much we really have to give? But what if Jesus is more concerned with "how" th...
A Matter Of Fact
White lies, subtle exaggerations, and loopholes; there are countless ways to play games with the truth. But few of us do this intentionally. Or do we? What if we're di...
