READ John 4:1-30 REFLECT One of the things that always strikes me about this account of Jesus and the woman at the well is the overall awkwardness of the conversation. Jesus is Jewish and a man, while she is a Samaritan and a woman. In addition to this, we learn that
As parents, it can be difficult to navigate the challenges of navigating anxiety with your kids, especially in today's climate. As a parent you believe that setting reasonable expectations, encouraging open communication, and establishing a sense of trust are essential for offering a safe and secure environment for children to
Mental health is a BIG and intimidating topic. But, there are some surprising truths when you start to look at where spirituality and mental health align. When Lead Pastor Jeff Brodie was preparing for our series of Sunday messages on mental health and spirituality, “When You're Not Okay”, he did
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the voices of Black leaders who have made a difference. For those of us who consider ourselves followers of Jesus, this can be a great chance to spend extra time learning from Black pastors, teachers, and authors who are influential in pointing
The New Year always bring around a time of reflection. Especially over the last few years, mental health, stress and anxiety come to the forefront as areas that we want to improve in our lives with each passing year. If you're someone who also is open to or embraces spirituality,
Hey, it’s Giving Tuesday! Let’s throw back to the reverse offering and celebrate some of the scandalous stories you shared. Thanks to the amazing generosity of those who give throughout the year, hundreds of stories like these were made possible! Coffee and Questions Not too long ago, I met
We want to be the easiest church for you to bring the people you love. Why? Because a simple invitation can lead to life change. We want people to discover Jesus, who will bring the meaning and intentional life they are looking for. That’s why Christmas is so special to
It feels good to look ahead with hope again! Don’t you agree? Only six months ago, we were gathering with COVID restrictions. It’s so great to have those days in our rearview mirror! As we look forward, we're asking: How do we make Connexus the easiest church in Orillia to
In its simplest form, prayer is when the posture of your heart communicates your desire to connect with God. A great way to start is by praying for someone important to you. When you pray for someone intentionally and specifically, two meaningful things can begin to happen: You start to
There are times when it feels like everything is going against us and we don't know how we will make it through. Life throws you a curveball, and sometimes worse – what then? Sometimes it feels like you can barely keep your head above water, let alone stay encouraged. But
