Posts with the category “community-life”

Just as we rang in the New Year, my next stop on the missional engagement front was a trip to Mishkeegogemang. Read on to find highlights from my most recent exploration...  Read More

During the week leading up to the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we have the opportunity to participate in this mission through participating in various events and learning opportunities throughout our city and country.  Read More

You are probably wondering how all this beef got here...   Read More

With Milissa and Jay now officially on their 14-week sabbatical, we thought it would be worth reminding us all about what a "sabbatical" is and what we can do over the next 14 weeks to join Milissa and Jay in this time of intentional rest and preparation. In Scripture God gives many commands for his people regarding rest. As with all of the commands of God, the commands regarding rest are both for...  Read More

Since January we as a community have been in a sermon series called, "The Beginning of the Good News" exploring the Gospel of Mark. But now we come to the turning point to the second part of the series, "The Good News?", as we reach the high point of the entire Gospel before it begins its precipitous decent to the cross.  Read More

As we come to another Lenten season, we wanted to share a couple of additional ideas and tips to help you fully enter into what the Lord may have for you over the next 40+ days.  Read More

Near the end of January 2025, our Pastor of Missional Engagement, Samuel Sarpiya travelled North with Franz Seibel to establish relational connections, and explore what doors God might be opening for us in the northern communities of Sioux Lookout and Fort Severn. The following are some of his observations presented as a travel diary.  Read More

As we move from Christmas into the season of Epiphany - a season about seeing - may we keep our eyes, ears, and hearts open to wonder as we follow him. And may we be ready for what he is going to do in and through us.  Read More

God is at work in amazing and surprising ways and He is inviting us to grow deeper and wider in Him. From new Authentic Community Triads to opening doors with First Nations communities, city-wide initiatives, the Thunder Bay Police, and more… check out what we are excited about in 2025 and how you can partner with us.  Read More

It's been a blur of a month, but full of many riches - ministries and prayer nights, kids wearing Bibles, a new home for the Food Bank and more...  Read More

It's been an amazing month! Ministries have kicked off, folks have been baptized, new staff has joined... and this is all just the beginning.  Read More

Fall renos, Alpha prayers, announcement teases and more... all the things to know about as we Kick-Off into this new season.  Read More

In the past year, Redwood became incorporated. This has many implications for us as a community. Read on to learn more.  Read More

A letter from Milissa (our Lead Pastor) reporting the steps taken, and progress made over the past 5-6 months since our Sacred Assembly last May on Pentecost Sunday. We invite you to read this letter to learn specific ways you can participate and support reconciliation as we move forward.  Read More

A celebration of baptisms, young people, scholarships and sendings.  Read More