Here is a long overdue podcast on the topic of Easter. The first 5 minutes are a quick update on Calgary Church so fast forward past that if you aren't interested. This podcast uses the blog post here (on resurrection) for material.
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Alberta Coalition on Human Trafficking will be screening the incredible rockumentary 'Call + Response' on April 24th, 2010 at The Plaza Theater in Kensington starting at 4:30pm. There will be a dialogue after headed by the ACT. We'll be going with a group and encourage everyone who has been thinking about the issues surrounding human trafficking to head down for this screening to raise awareness.
I have personally seen this documentary before and have found its approach to be unique and its message powerful.
It's the Easter season and Christians are left with an important question: what makes resurrection—this defeat of death--foundational to our faith?
1 Corinthians 15:12
I am willing to argue that without resurrection we have nothing. If there was on central tenant to uphold resurrection would be it and everything could literally fade away. You can even eliminate the cross because if resurrection fails the cross is pointless.
Without there is no hope not just for Christianity, but the entirety of humanity. Here's why. Continue reading »
Relationships are one of the greatest paradoxes: we can't live without them, yet all relationships come to an end one way or another.
This is the final installment of a four part series we started six months ago titled: The Four Insatiable Urges of Humanity. The first three parts can be found here: the urge for justice, the quest for spirituality, and then the appreciation of beauty and culture. This edition will explore the longing for relationships.
Much like the last installment on spirituality this one took a bit longer to put together because personally I found myself watching some significant issues of relationship unravel.
When Sydney Crosby scored THE gold medal game winning goal (from a Jarome Iginla pass no less) the entire country went beserk.
What does this have to do with relationships? 80% of the country was jumping up and down together; perhaps one of the top 10 defining moments in Canadian culture. However, it was what happened before the game that was interesting. Continue reading »
Here is this month's update for Calgary Church.
April 7th, 2010 - Converge Worship evening (Kensginton).
An Easter theme for our monthly gathering for the Kensington group. We will combine with The House (in the basement of The House on 10st), and King's Bridge for the service. Potluck begins at 6PM and service around 6:45.
April 11th, 2010 - Easter Worship afternoon (South Calgary)
Our April 7th service will repeat itself for our group that gathers in the South. We will be meeting in a room at the MacKenzie Towne Community association building (right on the NE corner of the roundabout). Service begins at 2:15 snacks and service around 2:30PM.
This week was particularly interesting because Calgary Church is at the beginning of launching a number of separate social justice initiatives. By launch I mean we're exploring ways to engage with local and international social injustices through creating new initiatives or joining existing ones. On Tuesday we were able to catch the every-other month film from the Marda Loop Justice Film Festival. The films were OK, but it was the conversation with 9 other film goers after that made the night memorable. The following day during a Calgary Church gathering we connected with another group who are equally vibrant for social action; partnerships and action are on the way.
As part of our many resources we wanted to make available a Calgary social justice web page that highlights the various organizations in this city dealing with issues relevant at home. We did this because sometimes it's tough to identify needs close to home and to find the organizations involved in setting 'wrongs right'.
These meet ups and dialogues accented three significant social injustices that stuck with me this week from the news of the world. I want to share them with you and point out my thoughts on each. Perhaps it will get your heart turning to enact a response.... Continue reading »
Calgary Church has added a category in our blog called, 'Justice'. Simply put, we will fill this category with issues of social justice, be it church related or not. You will also find a resource on local justice organizations to help individuals and groups formulate an appropriate response to a growing issue.
Welcome to March! A lot of things are happening this month with Calgary Church so here is a brief rundown. Any questions email us!
The theme for this month's Converge worship service will center around the season of Lent. We are in the Easter season so the first week in April will be our Easter themed Converge. There are rumours that a new Calgary Church gathering will launch in the South for Easter, stay tuned for details.
The upcoming Wednesdays will go down like this: Continue reading »
