** Position Description for Transformation, Justice, and Pastoral Care Minister at very bottom of page.
How Fresh Start is different
Fresh Start is an early morning Sunday service that has a modern, informal and engaging style. The service is interactive in nature, with time dedicated to an engaging discussion, after a brief sermon.
Services are presided by Rev. Alana Martin who provides a relaxed and friendly feel. Fresh Start engages the unique perspectives and faith of wonderful guest preachers, from both inside and outside our church family.
Fresh Start's music has a more contemporary sound - old favourites and more modern hymns - provided expertly by talented soloists, who move us every week.
Events & Social Justice
As a complement to its regular services, Fresh Start "leans in" to social justice issues. These are the socially-relevant events that we've hosted - which generated powerful insights and actionable steps:
- Sept. 2020 - Anti-Racism Listening Circle 1 with Connect City Ministry
- Oct. 2020 - Film & Faith with screenfish.net
- Jan. 2021 - Anti-Racism Listening Circle 2 with Connect City Ministry
- Jan-Feb. 2021 - Anti-Racism 10-day Workshop
- Apr. 2021 - Anti-Racism Retreat "From Awareness to Action"
- Sept. 2021 - Anti-Racism Listening Circle 3: "Becoming Nakuset"
- Jan. 2022 - Anti-Racism Speaker Series with Islington United ("Racism in the Church")
And, here are some community-focused events that we engaged in, historically (2019-21 seasons):
- Sept. 2019 - Blanket Exercise (Truth & Reconciliation)
- Oct. 2019 - "Trunk & Treat" Hallowe'en Event
- Dec. 2019 - Live Nativity #1
- Feb. 2020 - "All You Need Is Love" Valentine's Sing-Along
- Oct. 2021 - Live Hallowe'en Event
- Dec. 2021 - Live Nativity #2
When we are in-person...
Doors open at 8:10 am, with coffee/tea and snacks in the sanctuary to help you kick-start your day. We begin at 8:30 and end at 9:15, with lots of time for coffee/tea, snacks and conversation with ministers and each other directly after the service. We offer child care in our nursery downstairs.
Past Services
If you’d like to get a taste of the service, please check out our videos here, and on our Kingsway-Lambton United Church YouTube channel. You can also receive regular updates on Facebook (freshstartsundays) and our Instagram (@freshstart.kluc). Join us on Sunday!
Sun Mar 19 2023 - Beth Anne Fisher
Sun Mar 12 2023 - John Pentland
Sun Mar 5, 2023 - Kerri Hagerman
Feb. 26, 2023 - Cheryl Stenson
Sun Feb 12 2023 - Rev Bri-anne Swan
Sun Feb 5 2023 - Rev Alexa Gilmour
Sun Jan 29 - Rev Trevor Brisbin
Sun Jan 15, 2023 - Rev Stephen Milton
Sun Jan 8, 2023 - Rev Alana Martin
Sun. Dec 11, 2022 - Eric Hebert-Daly
Sun. Dec. 4, 2022 - Rev. Brenna Baker
Sun Nov 27 2022 - Rev Kerri Hagerman
Sun Nov 20 2022 - Jennifer Henry
Sun Nov 13 2022 - Beth Anne Fisher
Sun Nov 6 2022 - Rev Hugh Reid
Sun. May 15 - Rev. Alydia Smith
Sun. May 8 - Rev. Joanna Manning
Sun. May 1 - Rev Trevor Brisbin
Sun. Apr. 24 - Rev Alexa Gilmour
Sun. Mar. 6 - Eric Hebert-Daly
Sun. Feb. 27 - Rev. Dr. Paul Wilson
Sun. Feb. 13 service - Rev Colin McCartney
Sun. Dec. 19 - Rev. Leanne Ketcham
Sun Dec 12 2021 - Rev Dr Michael of UC
Sun Nov 28 2021 - Rev Leanne Ketcham