All this week we invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the Easter season coming, through a daily gathering (online or in-person, live or asynchronously) to worship, reflect, pray, and practice together as we walk through some of the experiences of Holy Week.
Monday
Jesus Flips The Tables
Click Here to join us on our YouTube channel live at 7:30-8:00am - or anytime later throughout the day.
Today we will walk through a reflection of what is holding ‘holy space’ in our lives, and ask ourselves whether anything has taken up residence where only God is meant to be.
Tuesday
The Olivet Discourse
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Today after spending some time reflecting on some of Jesus' most important words, we will participate in a breath prayer in order to help remind us that we receive Jesus through the Holy Spirit - who is as close as the breath in our lungs.
Wednesday
Jesus Anointed At Bethany
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Today we will reflect on the significance of Mary's anointing of Jesus at Bethany – we will be led through our own spiritual practice of extravagant love.
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
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Today is the day on which Jesus had the last supper with his disciples. After reading through a brief reflection, we will participate in communion with one another.
Friday
Good Friday Worship Service
Today we hope you will join us at 10:30am at any of our three locations for a time of Worship and Communion and space to reflect together on the impact of Jesus' act of love demonstrated on the cross. If you cannot attend in person, Click Here for the online experience.
And don't forget to mark your calendars for the Holy Saturday hike happening tomorrow morning at Rockway Conservation Area, 8:30am.
Saturday
Holy Saturday Hike
Our practice this day will be an active one – a one-hour contemplative hike embracing elements of both lament and waiting – as we allow our hearts to soften into the full experience of the bittersweetness of “already and not yet.” Family-friendly, everyone is welcome!
Join us at Rockway Conservation Area at 8:30am. 1742 St. Paul Street West, St. Catharines.
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Encouragement | Being Present in Absence
How does this impact our spiritual practices of loving one another well? How do we be present in absence? Is that even possible?! How can we help carry each other’s hearts, when I can’t be in the room with you?
Greeting the Dawn
My favourite time of the day right now is between 5-6am. (I know I’ve instantly lost many of you… but stick with me!)
Love Languages: Acts of Service
Awhile back, a popular authorcategorized some of the ways we express and receive love into five different ‘love languages.’ But have you ever thought about the ways that God loves us?
At Southridge, we believe that LGBTQ+ people are deeply loved by God and are full image bearers of God, each bringing unique value to our community. In that spirit, everyone is welcome to belong and participate in the life of our church.
As a fully-inclusive Jesus-centred church, LGBTQ+ followers of Jesus have full and equal opportunity to participate in baptism, membership, leadership, employment, and marriage.
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