Imagine what might happen when our curiosity becomes holy, our questions gentle, and our presence patient.

Honouring Pride Month at Hope Springs United Church with an Imago Dei Sunday.

You would think that a reflection for Mother’s Day or Christian Family Sunday would write itself! But finding a spark or direction this week for my reflection has felt just out of reach.

We entered this Lent season with an open invitation to ground ourselves in the Good News. Sometimes it is clear and concise, other times it is messy and chaotic. However the Good News might exist for you, may it nourish, may it feed, may it open doors and create welcome. As we throw open doors of welcome; into community and to our shared banquet table we hope you will join us.

In a worship service Rev. Jen offered Star Words for the year ahead. These are not resolutions. These are not judgements on things that must be given up in order to move forward. These Star Words are meant to be invitations for you to be more intentional about how these words might add to your life, your experience, your relationships, your being. We start from the foundation of the Sacred Fire - God’s unending burning love for you, because you are a child of God - and then we reach towards the Star.

As we step into the Advent Season, a season of waiting, preparing and longing, we are invited to step in with HOPE, PEACE, JOY and LOVE.

What does peace mean to you? What would be your vision of peace for the world? And if that vision seems too out of reach at the moment, try breaking it down. Take a moment to consider if you could do one thing today to make someone else feel better, what would you do? If you have a child in your life, ask them this question, and let their wisdom surprise you!

Fall Gratitude

October is one of my favourite months! In my time of healing I have been enjoying a nightly walk, watching the season slowly transition. I love the colours, I love the easy temperatures: the sunny days and crisp nights. Not to mention, there’s two of my favourite holidays in the same month: Thanksgiving and Halloween!

So Many Feelings!

This is the season when we often hold many opposing feelings at the same time: excitement about a new year, but also anxiety about the next challenges; joy to reconnect with school friends, but also sadness to leave summer connections behind; pride about new milestones, but also worry about new responsibilities. You’re not alone in this whirlwind of feelings.