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 April 19 - Rev. Alana Martin
Reflection: Each generation brings its own energy, questions, and ways of seeing the world - often leaving the rest of us saying, “kids these days…” or “back in my day…”. But what if, instead of frustration, we approached younger generations with curiosity and openness? Join Alana this Sunday as she shares emerging research on today’s children and youth, and invites us to reflect on what we might learn from them. Grounded in Mark 10:13-16 - where the disciples try to turn children away and Jesus responds with indignation - we’ll explore how Jesus calls us to do better. Together, we’ll consider how we can live into that call: becoming communities that truly welcome younger generations, and that begins with understanding them - and learning to see the best in them.
About our Speaker: Alana Martin is a Diaconal Minister and works as the Minister to The GO Project. Alana has spent close to 20 years working in ministry with children, youth, and young adults in The United Church of Canada through camps, Youth Forums, leadership training, curriculum design, local Sunday school and youth group leadership, and designed national programs like The Climate Motivators, Leadership Animators, and the 2018 Youth Forum Pilgrimage. She is deeply committed to ensuring local, regional, and national ministry with young people stays relevant, meaningful, and spiritually nourishing.
Upcoming Speakers
Apr 26 - Rev. Michael Shewburg
May 3 - Rev. Bri-Anne Swan
May 10 - Rev. Mitchell Anderson
May 17 - Rev. Dr. Trevor Brisbin
May 24 - Rev. Michael Shewburg
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.
