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Mother Teresa served all her life in one of the poorest parts of the world. Here is her prayer :- Make us worthy Lord, to serve others throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands this day their daily bread. and by our understanding love, give peaceContinue reading ”   Family Fun Friday”

Take two minutes to stand quietly and remember that we are all connected in this world. That those who fight in distant lands now and in the past and did not return are part of our story. Let there be peace on earth.

Get out the pillows  and yoga mats and masking tape and set up a space for gymnastics at home. Use the tape to outline a balance beam, pillows to roll onto, and mats for handstands against the wall, who can stand the longest? It might be wet and cold where you are today but enjoyContinue reading ”   Friday Family Fun”

The original Jack o lantern used to frighten away evil spirits was made out of turnip. Early settlers from Europe found that pumpkins were a lot easier to carve so adapted the tradition to carve pumpkins instead of turnips. Collect some pumpkins with your family today and enjoy drawing faces on them or carving themContinue reading “Turnips to Pumpkins”

Spend time today looking into your roots. Where was your grandfather from? Where was his father from ? If you have any records or old pictures see if you can identify all the people. Take some time to draw a family tree. Check out the ancestors of Jesus found in Matthew 1 v 1-16.

As the days get cooler a walk outside can be refreshing and exhilarating but hands can be cold and a ‘lovely cup of tea’ can set everything straight again! Traditional tea is grown far from Canadian shores but most of us can wander around our gardens or sort through herbs and spices in the kitchenContinue reading “Bush Tea”

Start your day by wearing an orange shirt, to remember the things taken away from Indigenous people in Canada. Learn about the survivors flag here. Call to action # 48 :- 48. We call upon the church parties to the Settlement Agreement, and all other faith groups and interfaith social justice groups in Canada whoContinue reading “Orange Shirt Day”

Call to action # 59. We call upon church parties to the Settlement Agreement to develop ongoing education strategies to ensure that their respective congregations learn about their church’s role in colonization, the history and legacy of residential schools, and why apologies to former residential school students, their families, and communities were necessary. Send anContinue reading “Mid-week fellowship reflection on “Orange Shirt Day””

The leaves are beginning to fall, as our the fruits and seeds from the trees. Walk around your yard, street or local park and collect items then make a picture to display this week.