August 8 | Merciful (updated)

Posted by occwebsite
08th Aug 2021
The video for today's service has been fixed. Thank you for your patience & understanding welcome As we can gather in larger numbers in our building, we remind you of a few details You still need to register… the link is available each week on the home page. We need to maintain distancing in our building. We need to still wear a face-covering in our building. At this point, we cannot

UP – IN – OUT

Posted by occwebsite
04th Aug 2021
Back on 27 June 2021 we had several people share what UP - IN - OUT was looking like for them. You can watch that service here. Here's the question: How are you living UP - IN - OUT as the summer has progressed? Where are growing Is/are there area(s) where you could use some help? Which aspect are you finding the most joy in? Share some of your thoughts

Prayer of Keith Green

Posted by occwebsite
03rd Aug 2021
Here is a prayer of Keith Green, to reflect on, to meditate on, to pray, and make it your own this week. See some reflection questions at the bottom of this post. Oh Lord, You’re beautiful Your face is all I see For when Your eyes are on this child Your grace abounds to me Oh Lord, please light the fire That once burned bright and clean Replace the lamp

August 1 | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst

Posted by occwebsite
01st Aug 2021
welcome As we can gather in larger numbers in our building, we remind you of a few details You still need to register… the link is available each week on the home page. We need to maintain distancing in our building. We need to still wear a face-covering in our building. At this point, we cannot serve refreshments, but you are welcome to bring your own coffee/tea/water, for the comfort of

Prayer of Henri Nouwen

Posted by occwebsite
27th Jul 2021
Here is a prayer of Henri J. M. Nouwen, to reflect on, to meditate on, to pray, and make it your own this week. See some reflection questions at the bottom of this post. A Prayer of Henri J.M. Nouwen: Listen, O Lord, to my prayers. Listen to my desire to be with you, to dwell in your house, and to let my whole being be filled with your presence.

Reading the Sermon on the Mount

Posted by occwebsite
26th Jul 2021
On Sunday mornings we are looking at the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12). This is the first part of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) which is Jesus' first major teaching in the gospels. We are encouraging you to read and meditate on the Beatitudes each week. We are also encouraging you to read the entire Sermon on the Mount, and at least once to read it out loud. You can

July 25 | Blessed are the meek

Posted by occwebsite
25th Jul 2021
welcome Ontario is now in Step 3 of re-opening, which means we are allowed more people in our auditorium, as long as we maintain physical distancing. As more people receive both vaccination shots, more people will be gathering for worship in our building. A reminder of a few details You still need to register… the link is available each week on the home page. We need to maintain distancing in our building. We

Prayer of St Patrick

Posted by occwebsite
20th Jul 2021
Here is a prayer of Patrick, to reflect on, to meditate on, to pray, and make it your own this week. See some reflection questions at the bottom of this post. St. Patrick’s Breastplate I bind unto myself today The strong Name of the Trinity, By invocation of the same, The Three in One, and One in Three. I bind this day to me forever, By power of faith, Christ’s

July 18 | Blessed are those who mourn

Posted by occwebsite
18th Jul 2021
welcome Ontario is now in Step 3 of re-opening, which means we are allowed more people in our auditorium, as long as we maintain physical distancing. As more people receive both vaccination shots, more people will be gathering for worship in our building. A reminder of a few details You still need to register... the link is available each week on the home page. We need to maintain distancing in

Prayer of Charles de Foucauld

Posted by occwebsite
13th Jul 2021
Here is a prayer of Charles de Foucauld, to reflect on, to meditate on, to pray, and make it your own this week. See some reflection questions at the bottom of this post. A Prayer of Charles de Foucauld Father, I abandon myself into your hands. Do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you. I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your