Fresh Start is an online Sunday service at 8:30 am with a modern, informal, and engaging atmosphere. The service emphasizes interaction, featuring a time for meaningful discussions following a brief meditation.
A relaxed and welcoming environment, Fresh Start embraces the diverse perspectives of guest speakers. The music is contemporary and reflective, offering inspiration every week on issues that impact us in our everyday lives.
Where to find Fresh Start: Gather on Zoom at 8:15 am and the service will start at 8:30 am.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85013630603?pwd=mh0eMILDjHzqtmeUOnYVpQzlnRQYak.1
Meeting ID: 850 1363 0603 -- Passcode: 889386
For January 18 - Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne
This week’s reflection explores what it means to live as Christian disciples committed to the Beloved Community—not only through personal kindness, but through care that is built into the very systems of our society. Wrestling with Jesus’ words about “always having the poor,” we will ask whether this lets us off the hook, or whether Jesus is calling us beyond charity toward deeper, transformative justice.
About Our Speaker: Carmen Lansdowne is Assistant Professor of United Church Studies at Emmanuel College, and the immediate post moderator of the United Church. She lives in Etobicoke with her family where they love to create a life of great stories and amazing adventures.
Upcoming Speakers
Jan 25 - Rev. Dr. John Pentland
Feb 1 - Rev. Dr. Paul Wilson
Feb 8 - Rev. Dr. Trevor Brisbin
Feb 15 - Rev. Mitchel Anderson
Feb 22 - Rev. Michael Shewburg
Mar 1 - Rev. Dr. Leanne Ketcham
Mar 8 - Rev. Michael Shewburg
Mar 15 - Rev. Roberta Howey
In addition to its regular services, Fresh Start actively engages with social justice issues. We've hosted impactful events on topics such as Anti-Racism and Truth & Reconciliation, sparking powerful conversations and leading to meaningful, actionable change.
