The State of the Church in Canada
This month we reassemble as a church, pressing into what makes the church in our city, in the current year, relevant and faithful. As the author of Hebrews says, “And let us not give up meeting together. Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us encourage one another with words of hope. Let us do this even more as you see Christ’s return approaching.”
As we wander through stats and stories, we press in for a vaccine (metaphorically speaking) against what has turned church into a virus for many.
Books to Read
Introductory: Article “Can Churches Change” by Rohadi on New Leaf Network
Intermediate: Faithful Presence by David Fitch
In-Depth: Disappearing Church by Mark Sayers
Creative Engagement
Week 1: Listen to Timshel by Mumford and Sons. Reflect on the lyrics. Do they remind you of your experience of Church? Why or why not?
Week 2: Listen to The Liturgists Podcast, “Is Deconstruction Bad?”
Week 3: Read the article “From sacred to secular: Canada set to lose 9,000 churches, warns national heritage group” by Bonnie Allen
Week 4: Listen to Let Us Be Known By Our Love by The Porter’s Gate. How does this song reflect the mission of the Church?
Listen to Week 1: Learning
Re:assembled Church (October 11, 2020)
Listen to the recording of our Week 1: Learning gathering over Zoom.
