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Why is it so easy for us as disciples to drift from what is most important into things of little consequence? Is this a new problem? Listen as Jason kicks off a new series on getting back to the essentials of what Jesus calls us to.

Prayer is more than something we know about—it's something we're invited to practice every day. Listen as Paul Schuster helps us consider simple, practical ways to develop a deeper and more consistent life of prayer, learning how to meet with God in the rhythms of everyday life.

Bringing the needs of others before God is a profound expression of love and faith. As we pray for our families, neighbours, community, and the world, God invites us to join Him in His mission, partnering with His heart for people and His work of bringing hope, healing, and the good news of Christ to all.Listen as we learn what it means to depend on God in prayer and discover the peace that comes from placing every need into His loving hands.

Listen as Pastor Kokou, president of the Togo Baptist Convention, encourages us to see ourselves as channels of God's blessing to a world that desperately needs to know the goodness of God.

Prayer doesn't always come easily. Sometimes we don't know what to say, sometimes God feels distant, and sometimes life simply gets in the way. Yet even in those moments, God lovingly invites us to come to Him just as we are.

Prayer is the acting out of some of our fundamental beliefs about God: that He is loving, powerful, wants a relationship with us, and is willing to help us. As we begin this new series, Becki Lee leads us in exploring why prayer is so significant for disciples of Jesus.

This Sunday we continue our series through 1 Corinthians with a message from Spencer titled "Caution! Gifts at Work" from 1 Corinthians 14:1–40. God has gifted each of us in unique ways, but those gifts were never meant to be used for ourselves alone. In this passage, Paul reminds us that when we gather as the church, everything we do should help strengthen, encourage, and build up one another in Christ. Join us as we explore how the Holy Spirit works among His people and how our worship can become a source of blessing and encouragement for the whole church family.

This Sunday in our 1 Corinthians series, we’ll be exploring Paul’s bold words in 1 Corinthians 10:1–11:1: “Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.” In a culture shaped by self-expression and personal preference, Paul offers a striking invitation into a life deeply formed by Jesus. Through warnings from Israel’s history, a call to seek the good of others, and ultimately the example of Christ Himself, this passage challenges us to consider what kind of life is required if we are to say those words to others with integrity. Join us as we reflect on discipleship, witness, and what it means to increasingly reflect Jesus in our everyday lives.

This Sunday in our 1 Corinthians series, we explore Love Over Liberty from 1 Corinthians 8:1–9:27. Together we reflect on Paul’s call to lay down personal freedoms out of love for others and for the sake of God’s mission. In a culture that often prioritizes individualism above all else, Jesus invites us into a different way of living—one shaped by self-sacrifice, humility, and a deep concern for the spiritual good of those around us.

This Sunday in our Wisdom in the Desert series, we’ll reflect together on The Lessons of the Desert: Entering Holy Week. As we move with Jesus toward Jerusalem, we’re invited to notice how the desert prepares us to recognize the humble King who comes to us in peace. Drawing on the story of the triumphal entry and the prophetic hope found in Zechariah and Hosea, we’ll listen for how God continues to call His people into renewed trust, love, and faithfulness as we step into this sacred week together.This is part of our new special monthly gathering, with an emphasis on our life as a community as we enter Holy Week side by side. After the service, we’ll continue the morning by sharing a potluck meal together—a simple and meaningful way to deepen our life in spiritual family as we prepare our hearts for Easter.

This Sunday we continue our Lenten series Wisdom in the Desert, exploring how seasons of dryness, waiting, and testing can become places where God speaks most clearly. Becki Lee will guide us through The Foolish Way of Wisdom, reflecting on how God’s wisdom often looks very different from the wisdom of the world. In Scripture, the desert becomes a place of revelation—where we learn what it means to build our lives on the rock and pursue the kind of wisdom that produces humility, peace, and righteousness. Join us as we continue this journey through Lent, seeking God’s wisdom together.

Wisdom in the Desert continues with Jason’s message, “The Freedom of Renunciation: The Desert as a Place of Self-Denial.” In this Lenten reflection, we explore how Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19–24 and his invitation to the rich young ruler in Mark 10:21 call us to loosen our grip on what we cling to—and discover a deeper freedom in God. Focusing on prayer, this message invites us to see renunciation not as loss, but as space: space to listen, to trust, and to re-center our hearts on what truly lasts. The desert becomes a place where distraction falls away and devotion grows clearer. A timely word for Lent as we learn again what it means to seek God first.

We're so excited that our students are taking over worship this Sunday March 1, with a Student-Led Reunion Service, stepping boldly in faith to shape worship, prayer, and community. This is more than a service—it’s a chance to witness their creativity, leadership, and passion for following Jesus in action. Join us in praying for them as they take this step, and come ready to be inspired, encouraged, and energized by what God is doing through the next generation of His church!

We’re looking forward to welcoming guest teacher Mark Cuthbert (from FEB) this Sunday as we pivot back to our Essential Church series — briefly interrupting our Lent journey for this special time together — with a message titled Living the Great Commission (and Commandment). Mark will help us reflect on what it means to live out Jesus’ call to make disciples while embodying His command to love God and neighbour in our everyday lives. He was originally scheduled to be with us on January 25, when services were cancelled due to severe weather, so we’re especially grateful he’s able to join us this weekend — we hope you’ll be there to receive from his teaching.

This Sunday at Reunion, we continue our Essential Church sermon series with “Empowered by the Spirit.” Together, we’ll explore how the Holy Spirit empowers every member of the church for ministry, equipping us with unique gifts to serve and build up the body of Christ. Drawing from Acts 1:8 and 1 Corinthians 12:4–11, we’re excited to welcome guest teacher Bob Flemming from FEB, who will help us reflect on the Spirit’s power at work in and through each of us.