How Fresh Start is different

Fresh Start is an early morning Sunday service (8:30 am) 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.

As of Sept. 2023, services are presided by Rev. Jaylynn Byassee 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 - that move us every week. 

Guest Preachers Schedule:

Sun, Oct 22 -  Rev. Dr. Trevor Brisbin
Sun, Oct 29 -  Rev. Jaylynn Byassee
Sun, Nov 05 - Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly
Sun, Nov 12 - Rev. Alana Martin
Sun, Nov 19 - Rev, Jaylynn Byassee
Sun, Nov 26 - Rev. Alexa Gilmour
Sun, Dec 03 - Rev. Colin McCartney
Sun, Dec 10 - Rev. Dr. Leanne Ketcham
Sun, Dec 17 - Rev. Jaylynn Byassee

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 May 28 - Alana Martin

Sun May 21 - Angie Hocking

Sun May 14 - Leanne Ketcham

Sun Apr 23 2023 - Rev Hugh Reid

Sun Apr 16 2023 - Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg

Sun Apr 9 2023 - Rev Alana Martin

Sun Apr 2 2023 - Breanna Baker

Sun Mar 26 2023 Roberta Howey

Sun Mar 19 2023 - Beth Anne Fisher

Sun Mar 12 2023 - John Pentland

Sun Mar 5, 2023 - Kerri Hagerman

Feb. 26, 2023 - Cheryl Stenson

Feb. 19, 2023 - Paul Wilson

Sun Feb 12 2023 - Rev Bri-anne Swan

Sun Feb 5 2023 - Rev Alexa Gilmour

Sun Jan 29 - Rev Trevor Brisbin

Sun Jan 22 - Rev Alana Martin

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 Oct 23 2022-

Sun. May 29 - Jennifer Henry

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. Apr. 17 - Jennifer Henry

Sun. Apr. 10 - Alana Martin

Sun. Apr. 3 - Sam Needham

Sun. Mar. 27 - Steven Norton

Sun. Mar. 20 - Jordan Thoms

Sun. Mar. 13 - Jennifer Henry

Sun. Mar. 6 - Eric Hebert-Daly

Sun. Feb. 27 - Rev. Dr. Paul Wilson

Sun Feb 20 - Beth Anne Fisher

Sun. Feb. 13 service - Rev Colin McCartney

Sun. Feb. 6 service

Sun. Jan. 30 service

Sun. Jan. 23 service

Sun. Jan. 16 service

Sun. Jan. 9 service

Sun. Dec. 19 - Rev. Leanne Ketcham

Sun Dec 12 2021 - Rev Dr Michael of UC

Sun Nov 28 2021 - Rev Leanne Ketcham

Sun Nov 21 2021 - Alana Martin

Sun Nov 14 2021 -

Sun Nov 7 2021 -

Sun Oct 31 2021 -