The question mark is intentional. Really? That's how the list ends? After words like LOVE and JOY and PEACE and GOODNESS... self-control can feel like a bit of a wet blanket.

But it's actually the greatest gift, and time we put it back in it's proper place.

Cindy Stover continues our series on the fruits of the Spirit, which we're calling Holy Spirit Summer. This week she explores the (always in short supply) gift of patience.

Kevin Makins continues our series on the fruits of the Spirit, which we're calling Holy Spirit Summer. This week Kevin explores the gift of faithfulness.

Alison Witt and Steph Hern speak about the fruit of the Spirit kindness and share stories from Open Homes Hamilton, an initiative in Hamilton that welcomes newly arrived refugee claimants through home-based hospitality and community. Learn more at https://www.iafr.ca/open-homes-hamilton.html.

Nina Schuurman-Drenth continues our series on the fruits of the Spirit, which we're calling Holy Spirit Summer. This week Nina reflects on goodness.

Eric O'Neil, youth pastor at 541 Eatery & Exchange, shares about the third fruit of the spirit as part of our "Holy Spirit Summer" series. Note some of that classic Zoom audio lag in this podcast and feel free to skip ahead where needed! 

Nina Schuurman-Drenth shares about the second fruit of the Spirit, JOY, as a continuation of our "Holy Spirit Summer." 

Brian Craig continues "Holy Spirit Summer" with a lovely message on the second last fruit of the spirit: Gentleness.

Nina Schuurman-Drenth kicks off "Holy Spirit Summer" with a beautiful reflection on the first fruit of the Spirit: Love.

Music by Church of the Beloved (RIP)

For World Refugee Sunday our pastoral intern, Nina Schuurman-Drenth, preached a beautiful sermon reflecting on what we learn about ourselves, our world, and our God, when we welcome "the other" into our lives.

Opening song is by "Church of the Beloved" (rip)