Reunion Belleville

When it comes to family this might be some of Jesus most radical teachings. In fact I'm going to invite you to take a deep breath. I was kinda nervous saying this stuff because I get it, I'm wired to be do my own thing.  But Jesus is inviting us into the renewal of all things including our udnerstanding of family, the church and our role.  Check out our table notes at www.reunionbellevil...

Sounds relaxing but for Peter... after denying Christ three times?  Today we reflect on this amaxing Jesus story and how it captures some of who we are and are becoming.  A Safe Place for Sinners On the Everyday Beaches  Where Forgiveness and transformation takes place As as Follow Jesus.  To Learn more or connect please visit www.reunionbelleville.com

Jesus didn't just come back to life, he passed through death. What does that mean?  Wesley leads us into a discussion about the significance of the cross, Holy Satuday and Jesus returning as a gardener.  We beleive this is good news. 

Soemtimes our heart felt honest prayers are a natural response to the hell we're going through..  The challenge? What happens after amen?  .... Sometimes nothing. Jesus continues to teach us with his last words. Let's not be afriad to pray like Jesus. 

Jesus enters the city to shout of praise that quickly turn to calls to crucify. With his life under the pressure to retreats to the garden.  As you listen to the story: 1. What do we see Jesus doing? 2. What do we hear Jesus saying? 3. What might our Rabbi be trying to teach us 4. How will impact how we respond to our pressed moments? 

Some people look at me and roll their eyes. I'm a fan. A big Fan.  There's no one as foolish as a person in love.  Today we reflect on a story about a woman in love and her extravagant worship.  Are you inspired or critical?

Sometimes it can be good to lose something. Sometimes is can be good to lose someone?  Sometimes people get ghosted by friends unwilling to have the difficult conversations.  Sometimes we're ghosted by our church.  There is a demographic of people in our culture who have been intentionally lost.  Good news? Jesus will find who the chuch misplaced. 

This morning's lead in (from earlier this month) opens up our discussion on satan and how the accuser temps Jesus.  The temptations of Jesus do two major things that we believe are consistent in our temptations: a. they attack our God given identiy by questioning the relability of God.  b. they attack our purpose. 

We are resting this week but Jesus' teaching is too important to skip in this cultural moment. 

Welcome to 2022.  This morning Wesley led us through the ancient catholic practice of detachment. As apprentices of Jesus we are learning to trust and open our lives to Christ. Where might we be anchored?  If you'd like to join our apprenticeship community please connect with us via our webpage: www.reunionbelleville.com Peace

We're told joy can be found in the next best gift, the must have purchase or the event that we just must attend. Yet...  COVID is fighting back, conflicts are rising and polarizing viewpoints are emerging.  What is joy?  Is it attainable? Scripture for today's lead in was Luke 1:39-56

This week we reflect on an extended story that is rooted in "the prodigal son" told by Jesus.  What stands out to you from the story?  Who are you?  How are you being invited and challenged to love this week? 

What is Love without the "Fine Print?" As a church we are focused on defining our lives as Christ does through his example and teaching. So let's look at a few stories that capture the heart of God and ask ourselves what is God inviting us to believe and do as a community?  Today's story in from John 8. 

We've all had the "Fine Print" pulled out when we're buying a car or after a contract comes due.  Sadly many people have had their churches do it too..  On Sunday we began a series discussing our calling to erase the "Fine Print" and focus on the bold font - Love. 

we are a practice based community! We will learn together: listen and respond to Jesus’ view of the world and how we are invited to interact. We will discuss together: We do not live in the NT culture. What would Jesus’ words look like lived out today in our context? We will practice together: We will then apply Jesus’ teachings and way of life in our own. We will return to discussion: practice is...

Jesus at good food with the wrong people.  The table was foundational to the good news of Christ and the Kingdom of God  An open table where difference was secondary to a community's unity in Christ.  So here at Reunion we open our heats and lives to one another by choosing relationships and creating space.  Sharing yourself around a table in a polarizing culture is a dangerous...

What is essential, important and necessary for our community?  This welcome back series will cover some of the basic again - or for many - the first time who we are and why we do what we do.  you can see our table notes available at www. ReunionBelleville.com week 1: apprenticeship  It is essential to our community that we see ourselves regardless of faith or belief as apprentices t...

Stop.  This might be our favourite command from God.  And we take is seriously as during the summer we stop church on Sundays. Instead we gather during the week in backyards and around tables to reconnect to God, one another and our vision of a faithful community.  We'd love for you to stop with us. For more information please check out our social media sites @ReunionBelleville or w...

Pastor Wes just returned from vacation. In this short connection he shares what he's learning about rest, his habits and the invitations from Jesus.  We share these stories not so much to highlight someone's personal journey but as a means of encouraging our connected lives with Jesus.  We are learning together.  We are apprentices.  For more information on our community check...

Today we continue last week's discussion by learning about our soul. What would it look like to find rest for your soul? check our ReunionBelleville.com for notes and more ways to connect.  The Bible Project does a bang up job defining Nephesh and you should check it out! Peace and love Reconcilers. 

Rest -- Work -- Rest?  Work -- Work -- Work -- crash into rest? Jesus lived and taught a restored rhythm of rest. Imagine we could live in beat?  check out our table notes on ReunionBelleville.com for more info and follow up questions. 

We are a community of people striving to centre our lives together by supporting one another. The pandemic has greatly affected our rhythms and capacity but with restrictions lifting we are getting back to who we are.  People around a Table where we open our hearts and lives to one another by choosing relationship and creating space Today we discussed communication as a key aspect to our appr...

Forgiven  This week Wes tells a story based on John 8 that reflects the heart of God in response to sin. You might be surprised by what you hear and maybe by who you sense you are.  Please note that we are a community that is continuing to mourn the news of 215 Indigenous children found in an unmarked grave in B.C. Our network and local church repents of what we have done and left undone...

Here at Reunion we have occasional rest weeks to be intentionally present with our families and communities on the weekends.  This morning we are providing a reflection on Pentecost Sunday and pray that you'll join us in praying, "Come Holy Spirit, We Wait for You." 

Love does not Envy.  But in today's culture are we not groomed to do exactly that?  Today Wes shares a personal story of envy the effects in his life.  The Mother's Day Poem read at the start was written by Charaia Callabrass