What does it mean to be an intergenerational community where everyone, of all ages and stages, can both be discipled and disciple others? Eric helps us look to Deuteronomy 6 for some ideas on how we can be a community where all ages and stages
What would it look like for us to be a church community inspired by the church community in Acts 2? What kind of rhythm's could we build together that would form us to be like Jesus? What would it look like for us to be a community that held "e
Heather takes us through a look at 1 John 4: 1-21 and asks us to reconsider our understanding of false teaching, the Fruit of the Spirit and what it means for love to overcome fear.
Discipleship is a word that gets used in church a lot but what does it really mean? Jesus told his followers to "go and make disciples". But how? Many of us have likely seen complex discipleship pathways, with multiple steps to be taken and li
Eric talks about how discipleship and spiritual growth happens best in a local, relational context and yet TMH successfully operated as a multi-site megachurch with centralized teaching and discipleship models for many years. Yet, what has work
6 practical pieces of advice for how to better integrate spiritual practices in our daily routines as a means of establishing small, consistent rhythms that will help us become more like Jesus over our life time.
One of our dreams for TMH Ottawa is to be a community that cares for others. That means loving our neighbours and care for the communities in which we live (ie. "our parish"). In our final "Into The Neighbourhood" teaching, Eric explores seve
So if God is with us, where are we? This week we take a look at where we are both literally (as in, learning more about Riverside United Church) and metaphorically (like, what kind of community do we want TMH Ottawa to be and how are we going
As we think about being people "in place", it's helpful to wonder about where God is in relation to "our place". In this recording of a teaching by Eric Versluis, we echo the mystic poet Chelan Harkin by wondering if "The worst thing we ever d
Pull up a chair and sit back as Stacey-Ann Morris uses scripture, poetry and prayer to help us consider who is welcome to gather at our table.Scripture references:Matthew 22:2Luke 5:17-26Luke 14:12-14Poem Reference:Table Blessin
Settle into a place where you feel at peace, as Kathryn Patricia guides us through a meditation that helps us find a sense of peace, even in the midst of every day chaos.All music composed and performed by Kathryn Patricia.Narration by Kathry
When you think of a place of worship, what comes to mind? Do you think of a church building with stained glass windows or the local mosque in your neighbourhood?In this episode, Eric Versluis uses a variety of contemplative practices, includ
Whether at a splash pad, out for a walk on a favourite trail or at home in a comfy chair, settle into your happy place as Jenny Naismith Yandt guides us into a place of joy. Using scripture readings and prayer prompts, this meditation helps u
Settle in to "a place of daily bread" as Kathryn Patricia guides you through the perfect meditation for waiting in a grocery store parking lot, standing in a checkout line, wandering your local farmers market or preparing your next meal in your
Settle into a place where you feel connected, as Jenny Naismith Yandt leads you through a guided meditation designed to move you towards saying "Yes" to greater connection with God, with others and with yourself. Through scripture meditation a
Settle into a place that makes you feel thankful as Eric Versluis leads you through a guided prayerful meditation designed to elicit feelings of gratitude . Through imaginative prayer, scripture meditation and a prayer of confession, this epis
Praying in place is a podcast of guided prayers to help connect people to the places within them and around them, so that they can become more aware of the presence of the divine in whatever space they find themselves.