SERVICE & LEARNING: PEACE IN ACTION TEAMS. 

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. 

Mark your calendars for a special Service & Learning Gathering, this Sunday at 9am, and be part of this transformative journey.

Together, we’ll:

• Introduce our theme for the next few years, and reflect on why this theme matters in our community
• Learn through regional stories, stats, and lived experiences
• Take first steps toward advocacy and meaningful action
• Shape the vision of PiAT—including a collaborative logo and creative project!

We’ll gather in the sanctuary to kick things off, then dive into interactive sessions with both our Learning and Service teams before sharing a snack and heading out. Please note that KidsQuest will not be running, but we will have activities to keep our younger generation engaged.

Your voice, presence, and passion matter. Let’s step forward in peace and action—together. See you there!

Stories from Scripture: Flannelgraph Not Included, Part 4: Rohoda Who?

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 communities may be dismissed or disregarded. In what ways will Rhoda’s story invite us to think about more intentionally listening to the voices in the margins?

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. 

We invite you to join us for an interactive Service & Learning Reflection morning this Sunday! We’ll be gathering at 22 Willow for our usual worship and announcements (some might now know this as the Half-time Show). Then, instead of sending the kids off to KidsQuest, we will ALL be participating in various reflective activities around the church!

Come prepared to engage in painting, planting, and a mindful prayer walk as part of our worship together. Additionally, we’re conducting a collection for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. If you’re able, please bring some of their top-requested items, such as canned fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish; rice; or individually wrapped snacks.