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This weekend I was in Simcoe Ontario. On my way in to the sanctuary I met a young couple new to Canada, who told me how important this church family had become to them. Then two more people pulled me aside separately, to simply tell me about how loved they felt […]

This past weekend, Karlene and I worshiped in beautiful Quebec City, at L’Eglise Methodiste Libre L’Esperance. We were celebrating that a church plant was now a full society! For 3 hours we worshiped, some danced in worship, we prayed, told their story as a church family, young people wore traditional

“Entertaining says, “here I am!” Hospitality says, “there you are”. My baby sister has the gift of hospitality. She and my brother-in-law love hosting events, and having guests drop in. She has the ability to make you feel like her home is yours, and that you are the most special

[This week’s ‘Cliffs Notes’ was authored by Steven Braun] “…there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne… Rev 7:9 Bishop Cliff has asked me to write an update for you this week since I am

“So here’s the hard truth: if you’re a leader, you’re in the battle of your life. Nothing comes easily, enemies can outnumber allies, and the terrain keeps shifting under your feet.” Dan B. Allender, Leading with a Limp. I read Allender’s book years ago, and I have referred some to it, and quoted

This past week I loved being with new lead pastors, at the New Pastors’ Orientation event at the Ministry Center. I found myself grateful to God for leading each one of these pastors to our FMCiC family. We are blessed! On the weekend the Study Commission on Doctrine convened for

I am hoping that you had a meaningful Thanksgiving weekend. Actually, I pray that “meaningful” is how you live out all of your relationships, which leads to an important question: “what is meaningful?” Take a moment to come up with a working definition. Now ask the following questions: What is

Thank you for your prayers: both Ministers’ Conferences (East and West) were meaningful times! Worship times were rich, our speaker was engaging and challenging, and of our course we prayed and had communion together. Dr. Andrew Root discussed our current “secular” reality and some of its complexity. Our pastors now

Introduction to Members of the Bishop Leadership Task Force (BLTF) WHAT HAPPENS WHEN Tuesdays: Cliff’s Notes 2nd Tuesday of each month: What’s Got You Thinking? 4th Thursday of each month: Church Health Thursday Check out all the latest photos from around the FMCiC here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fmc-gallery/ Do you know someone who would like to receive

This week I am in Saskatoon. On Sunday I worshiped with the Hampton Church family. You’ll remember that when they designed their building they had their neighbourhood in mind. In fact, it has become a space for community, which is great stewardship but more importantly a wonderful way for a church