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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...
Take The Low Road
When we're certain we're right, we'll fight to the death to make our case. But is this how Jesus wants us to represent our convictions? What if taking the high road so...
Seek To Hide
Nobody likes a hypocrite. So what did Jesus do when the religious leaders of his day were more "sizzle" than "steak"? And how can we avoid falling into the same trap?
Easter Sunday
An early Sunday morning that changed the course of humanity: that's what we celebrate at Easter. There's no weekend more significant in the life of the church and we i...
The Resurrection
Christianity is filled with teachings and ideals, but one claim stands out: that the self-proclaimed Son of God not only died, but came back to life three days later. ...
The Crucifixion
If there's one thing that's certain, it's that none of us live forever. But what makes the death of Jesus so significant? Why did such a nice guy end up getting killed...
Faith: Who, Not What
More often than not, when Jesus was asked a question, he responded with one of his own. So after all these answers, what would Jesus ask? And how will you respond?
Religion: Doing What God Says
The Bible is full of commandments; hundreds of pages of hundreds of instructions about life, faith, right, and wrong. But what if it could all be boiled down into one ...
Afterlife: Experiencing Eternal Life
Every generation has wrestled with the question: what happens 10 seconds after you die? This was no less true in Jesus's day. So what would Jesus say? And what about a...
Taxes: Giving God His Cut
They say there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. The latter is never more true than this time of year. But what do taxes have to do with faith? Wha...
Why Is There So Much Pain In The World?
Our Starting Point services are intended to be just that: a starting point for a conversation about faith. In these services we explore topics, questions, and current ...
Dinner Roundtable
We’re not all married. We don’t all have kids. So what about family life for the rest of us? How does faith play a role around the dinner table in unique stages and si...
The Parenting Trap
No matter how many books you read or seminars you attend, any would-be or long-time parent will tell you there's no secret formula to parenting. But what if there are ...
Mr. Wrong
Online dating, romantic comedies, and love at first sight have made us believe the perfect person must be out there. But if they are, why are they so hard to find? Cou...
Can I Be Good Without God?
Our Starting Point services are intended to be just that: the starting point in a conversation about faith.On January 29th, we’ll explore the question: "Can I be good ...
Who You Are or Who You're Becoming?
If you haven't grown up in faith or church, you might feel like you're an outsider (stranger?) at the party. But how do really you get "in" with God? Who's invited to ...
What You Know or How You Grow?
How can you tell if someone's a Christian? Better yet, how do you know if you're a Christian? Is it by knowing the right things or checking off religious boxes? What d...
