The Free Methodist Church in Canada

Girl in the Pew

  I write this blog from the “girl in the pew” point of view.  I didn’t go to church as a kid and my search for God didn’t start until about ten years ago.   God led me to Chris who became my husband and cruise director along this Christian […]

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Inspired

   This week I chatted with Barbara Peterson who pastors the Spanish congregation Iglesia del Buen Samaritano at New Horizons Community Church in Sarnia, Ontario. Barbara and her husband Lloyd just returned from two months of mission service in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. I knew before speaking with her there

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Soup Kitchen à la Alpha

  I caught wind (read Bishop Keith sent me an email) of a story unfolding in Sault Ste. Marie.  So I contacted Marc McAlister, Senior Pastor at Sault Ste. Marie FMC, to get the scoop.    For the past three Monday evenings members of Marc’s congregation have prepared and served

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Regional Gathering 101

I guess it should actually be Regional Gathering 102.  Last year, I attended the Brantford Regional Gathering as part of Uncrowded House, our Hamilton based house church.  This year I wore two hats: my Uncrowded House chapeau and my brand new FMC Social Media Journalist hat.     Feeling like

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Regional Gatherings 2013

Here’s some informaton on the theme for the Regional Gatherings: What is the Holy Spirit saying to local church leaders about ‘What’s Next’ for ministry in their region? We are excited about the new format for the 2013 Regional gatherings. In the beginning, we’ll begin with worship and a study

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