Sunday, July 20, 2025

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Sunday Morning

Parables: Then and Now, Part II.

Drawing from Indigenous teachings, and Jesus’ words in this parable and Matthew 17:20, we’ll explore how the tiny mustard seed mirrors the sacred interdependence of the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) — plants that thrive only when woven together in reciprocity. Just as they depend on one another for strength, nourishment, and growth, so too are we invited to root our faith in shared flourishing that grows the Kingdom.

Sunday, July 13, 2025

by | Jul 9, 2025 | Sunday Morning

JULY SERVICE & LEARNING GATHERING.

One of the regular opportunities in our Service and Learning Gatherings is to spend time outside—enjoying, observing, and caring for creation. We hope that by being together in a local park, we’re reminded not only of the beauty of nature but also of our responsibility to learn about, care for, and share the land we find ourselves on.
 

Where:

  • Kiwanis Park
  • For those needing a ride: meet at the back entrance of 22 Willow (by the bike racks) at 10AM. Please sign up here if you need a ride!
  • We’ll gather near one of the park shelters as a central meeting point—with space to relax, connect, and enjoy the nearby playground.
  • Those who wish can also join a walk along the Walter Bean Trail, which follows the beautiful Grand River.

When:

  • Sunday, July 13, 2025, 10:30AM-1PM
  • Meet at 10:30AM, at the West Parking Lot by the playground area.  
  • The picnic will begin around 11:30AM.

What to Bring: 

  • Chairs or blanket for the grass (there are some picnic tables there as well)
  • Outdoor games
  • Walking shoes for those who want to hike and explore the trail
  • Your own water bottle
  • Picnic lunch if you choose

Note:

  • Sign-up is not required, only if you need a ride from Elevation to the Park.
  • Admission to the park is free.
  • Admission to the park is free.
  • If you would like to visit the pool afterward (separate area), you’re welcome to do so at your own time and cost.
  • This is our ONLY gathering for Sunday. There will be no service at 22 Willow.

Sunday, July 06, 2025

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Sunday Morning

Parables: Then and Now (Part I).

Does Jesus endorse Workplace Embezzlement? A quick read of the Parable of the Dishonest Manager sure makes it seem like it does!

Join us as we kick off this summer series Parables: Then and Now as we sit with one of the most challenging parables and discuss how we read difficult passages of scripture as a community and what this passage might have to teach us today. 

Sunday, June 29, 2025

by | Jun 24, 2025 | Sunday Morning

LONG-WEEKEND REST.

We’ll be taking a long weekend rest THIS WEEK (Sunday, June 29)! There will be no Sunday gathering that day.

A typical Sunday requires the time and energy of around 40-50 volunteers, and as we begin the summer season, we want to take this opportunity to express our deep gratitude to all who serve so faithfully. This break is a small way of saying thank you and allowing everyone a chance to rest and reset. Our Young Adults group will be meeting up, though. Please contact Lisa if you want to join!

We hope you enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back on Sunday, July 6 for the Start of our Summer Series, Parables: Then and Now.

Sunday, June 22 2025

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Sunday Morning

What to Wear to as Church.

For our teaching time this Sunday, we will be studying a part of  Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Interestingly, Paul wrote this letter to a group of people he had never met, but he invited them to embrace their identity and live fully as dearly loved followers of Jesus.  We are hoping that this week’s teaching time will be a time of encouragement for everyone.