Joel Russell-MacLean

April 16 2023

We have just been blessed with several weeks of meaningful events. Our Easter concert blended readings from scripture with beautiful songs to tell the story of Jesus’ life. The service was a well-planned and powerful reflection. The choir and musicians led us well. (Photos courtesy of Carmen Pauls Orthner) Several of us set aside time […]

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April 2 2023

Jesus’ Suffering and Death for the Life of the World            Jesus opened up a way for anyone and everyone to come home. He has given us a church family that welcomes one another on this journey. There are so many people who are praying, sharing, and caring for each other

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March 19 2023

In 2021, the CBWC launched “Kurios” (the Greek word for “Lord”)—an 8-month opportunity for young adults led by Steve Simala-Grant. It includes a 6- week, immersive cross-cultural experience in Central America. The students live together, cook and eat together, and commit to praying together each day around chores, studies, and new experiences as they visit

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March 5 2023

We’ve had a number of meaningful times together recently as Epiphany came to a close and Lent began. The children provided much of the leadership on Transfiguration Sunday. Even the littlest ones helped with prayers and readings. It is so good to be part of a church that attempts to embrace all generations. We strive

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February 19 2023

Lent 2023         Many of you will remember Jeane and Jack Buyze, a couple who immigrated from the Netherlands after the second World War. I know many of you can still hear Jack and Harry Vedlhuis’ vocal duets. I still imagine I see Jeane cycling around Regina, as she did into her 90s. They impacted

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