Sunday School: How to Read the Bible
In How to Read the Bible, our adult Sunday School Course, we will explore different methods of biblical interpretation and learn how to apply them to the text. We will explore ancient history and will examine the literary forms and structures of the Bible. We will also look at how the Bible has been interpreted throughout history and discuss its relevance for our lives today.
Welcome to the Team, Lauren!
We’re excited to welcome Lauren Ritchie to the Soul Sanctuary staff team for a six month term as our Connections Director. As Connections Director, Lauren will oversee our Sunday morning hospitality ministries, creative ministries, communications, and event management.
2022 Financial Overview
Our desire is to be a community that demonstrates a commitment to financial stewardship and accountability. The following report is an overview of Soul Sanctuary’s finances from January through December 2022.
Easter Weekend at Soul
We would love for you to join us for our Bad Friday and Easter Sunday gatherings. Whether Soul Sanctuary is your home church community, or whether you’re visiting for the weekend, know that there is a place for you here as we reflect on the death of Christ and celebrate his resurrection!
Sabbatical Announcement: A note from Pastor Gerry
A sabbatical is an intentional time away from the everyday responsibilities of Christian ministry that is specifically aimed at reinvigorating and renewing the mind and heart of the pastor through rest, study, writing, reflection, and travel.
Steering Committee Leader in Training Nominations
Our desire is to see people know God, find freedom, discover purpose and make a difference. We believe that we are more effective in accomplishing this mission when we train and equip our young people to participate in all areas of church life.
Your Next Step: Water Baptism
If you’re a follower of Jesus Christ then your next step is water baptism. As we are baptized in water, we are saying goodbye to our old life, and saying hello to a new creation who is in Christ Jesus!
Team Day: Building up our Servant Leaders
If you call Soul Sanctuary your home church community we want you to join us as we come together for Team Day on March 11. Team Day is a chance for us to celebrate the contributions of our Servant Leaders to the life of our church community and to practically equip our Servant Leaders for ministry.
Legacy Offering Next Steps
As of February 9, 2023 over 135 people have contributed a total of $149,789.03 towards our $150,000 goal, allowing us to work towards the fulfillment of all our initiatives! In keeping with our desire to be a transparent and accountable community, here is an update on our Legacy Offering initiatives.
Observing the Season of Lent
There are a number of ways for you to join with the Soul community as we observe Lent in 2023.
Women's Staycation Retreat
We invite the women of Soul to join us for a time of fun, connection, and spiritual growth at a winter staycation retreat.
Christmas for Everyone
Here’s our plan to ensure that no one from the Soul community spends Christmas alone.
5 Things from 2022 Worth Celebrating
Good news alert! Here are 5 things that happened in 2022 at Soul Sanctuary that are worth celebrating!
Christmas at Soul
As we soon welcome the month of December, we excitedly look forward to the time we will spend together as a community celebrating the birth of Christ. Here is everything you need to know about Christmas at Soul.
Participating in Communion as a Family
This Sunday, November 27, we will participate in Communion at the end of the Gathering and Soul Kids (grades K-5) and YOUNG LIFE (grades 6-8) will come downstairs to join their families.
10 Questions about Tithing Answered
The following post is based on the second sermon in our God + Money series on tithing.
3 Next Steps You Could Take This October
“We believe in taking the next step” is one of our family values at Soul. Central to this belief is the idea that we’re all on a journey of Christian maturity that includes responding to the grace of God in our lives.
Our Family Ministry Philosophy
We believe that the message of Jesus is for everyone, our children and youth included. Here at Soul we place a strong emphasis on our family ministries and prioritize the discipleship of young people in recognition that they are at a critical time in their faith formation.
Mental Health and the Chaos of Life
Statistics Canada reports that the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was directly connected to an overall decline in the mental health of Canadians. Anxiety, sadness, stress, and loneliness were identified as the leading emotional challenges faced by Canadians.
Let's Hang at the Corn Maze!
A part of growing in a community is simply taking the next step to get to know people in a new and fun way, and that is why we invite you and your whole family to join us at the Corn Maze on September 29 at 7pm.