Redeemer Explorers
John the Baptist and Baptism
The Redeemer (lower level) 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMark's gospel opens with the story of John the Baptist, calling people to repent and turn to God, baptizing them in the Jordan River. He is telling the people someone is coming to baptize them with something other than water. Richard Van Delft will be taking the lead in discussing this event, taking us to […]
Spiritual, Not Religious
The Redeemer (lower level) 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs many people move away from institutional religion toward more personal and experiential paths, this phrase has become increasingly familiar. How do you respond to it? Does it seem foreign to your own experience, or can you relate personally to why people would use it to describe their outlook? How can we talk respectfully with […]
Religious Poetry
The Redeemer (lower level) 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada"Religious Poetry": How has writing religious poetry helped Christians across the centuries explore and express their faith? How might it help you? Melanie Stevenson will help us ponder these questions by discussing some poems from the English-language tradition and by trying a wee writing experiment you can take home with you. Register for January 21 […]
Sunday Explorations – What is Home?
The Redeemer (lower level) 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaYani Feng left home for Scotland and along the way discovered a world which gave her a keener sense of what feels like home to her. Whether her travels led her to find home elsewhere or like Dorothy in Oz discover: 'there is no place like home', you are invited to come and find out. […]
Sunday Explorations: A Discussion with Paul Pynkoski
The Redeemer (lower level) 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin Paul Pynkoski for Blessed are the Peacemakers--Reflecting on the Poetry of Denise Levertov. Register for February 4 »
Sunday Explorations – Psalm 51
The Redeemer (lower level) 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAmong the seven psalms of repentance, Psalm 51 plays a central role in Christian worship and prayer. Professor Judith Newman (Emmanuel College) will lead our reflection on it, this last Sunday before the beginning of Lent. Register for February 11 »
Lenten Book Study (In-Person Group)
The Risk of the Cross: Living Gospel Nonviolence in the Nuclear Age What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in the 21st century? More to the point, in an era of increasing war and violence, that sees nations expanding and redeveloping their nuclear arsenals, what does it mean to follow the one […]
Lenten Book Study (Zoom Group)
ZoomThe Risk of the Cross: Living Gospel Nonviolence in the Nuclear Age What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in the 21st century? More to the point, in an era of increasing war and violence, that sees nations expanding and redeveloping their nuclear arsenals, what does it mean to follow the one […]
Lenten Book Study (In-Person Group)
The Risk of the Cross: Living Gospel Nonviolence in the Nuclear Age What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in the 21st century? More to the point, in an era of increasing war and violence, that sees nations expanding and redeveloping their nuclear arsenals, what does it mean to follow the one […]
Lenten Book Study (Zoom Group)
ZoomThe Risk of the Cross: Living Gospel Nonviolence in the Nuclear Age What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in the 21st century? More to the point, in an era of increasing war and violence, that sees nations expanding and redeveloping their nuclear arsenals, what does it mean to follow the one […]
