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 11 - Rev. Michael Shewburg
This Epiphany service invites us to notice where God’s light appears in ordinary, human ways. Drawing on John 1 and Romans 8, we reflect on Christ as light in the darkness, on shared suffering and hope, and on how God’s care often comes through one another.
Worship will be gentle and reflective, with space for silence and personal prayer. Participants will be invited to choose an Angel Card as a symbol of God’s presence and guidance for the year ahead—prompting us to consider who has supported us, and who we may be called to walk alongside.
Come ready to receive light, and to become it for others.
About Our Speaker: Rev. Michael Shewburg is a United Church minister rooted in congregational life, spiritual care, and community-building. Ordained in the United Church of Canada, he has served in a variety of pastoral and leadership roles, offering worship leadership, preaching, and accompaniment to individuals and communities in times of transition. He is currently the Minister at Wesley United Church in Cambridge, where his ministry is shaped by a commitment to hospitality, justice, and faith lived with honesty and compassion.
Upcoming Speakers for 2026
Jan 18 - Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne
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.
