resident radicals

Here are some links to some reflections by a number of young adults in our congregation. Allan has had a subversive, underground blog going on for some time now (it took me a while to find it)... and today he has posted a radical Christmas idea.

And Rebecca, intrepid long-time co-moderator of this very blog, has posted some of her recent radicality as well...

As have Paul and David and John, who have been hard at work (and criss-crossing the country) preparing a documentary on love...

There's an advent conspiracy going on...

an invitation to "make room"

What a joyful celebration last night, as the children and youth of our congregation helped us to re-enter the story of Jesus' birth, with the challenge and invitation to "make room"...

give a day

Today is World AIDS Day, and various members of our congregation have been very active in raising awareness and raising funds for the worldwide struggle against HIV/AIDS. Jane Philpott is the founder and instigator of the "Give A Day" movement, which has raised about 2 million dollars (so far!) to help those affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.

This past Thursday there was a concert (actually, a "Harambee")at 19-On-The-Park here in Stouffville, featuring the Rouge River Connection and Allan Reesor-McDowell as well as the Albert Street Four. It was a well attended and inspirational evening, with words from Jane and from Robina Ssentongo, Director of the Kitovu Mobile AIDS Organization working with orphans and grandmothers in Uganda.

As Jane said last Thursday night, much has been accomplished, but much remains to be done. Consider giving a day's pay and join this movement of "global solidarity, local solutions."