The Redeemer (lower level)
Sunday Explorations
The Redeemer (lower level) 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSunday Explorations is our occasional series of discussions on selected topics, Scriptural reflection, book talks, and more on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM in the Board Room downstairs (with coffee on offer). The sessions are a wonderful chance to get to know one another better and to share questions, concerns, and insights about our faith and […]
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 »
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 – 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunday Explorations – Annunciation
The Redeemer (lower level) 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe story of the Annunciation has been told in poetry, image, and song, fueling the Christian imagination for centuries. We'll explore how these artistic forms merge with scripture in Denise Levertov's poem, "Annunciation." Her contemplative engagement can deepen our appreciation of feminine imagery in scripture and assist us in discerning moments of annunciation in our […]
Sunday Explorations – Trans –> Mission (Part Three)
The Redeemer (lower level) 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPart Three of a series exploring how we can create a more inclusive community around questions of gender and gender diversity. Register for Nov 19 »
