God wants us to have the attitude of a child in following Him with a learning heart, open mind, and a pure spirit. This isn’t just a summons to a new belief or a new way of living. It’s a call to be with Jesus, to hang out with him, to learn from him, and to …
View course details “Come and Follow Me”

Our hearts can become overwhelmed by the burdens and busyness of everyday life. Christ, the Bread of Life, desires to feed and soothe our hungry hearts, and only He can do it. Make God the source of satisfying our spiritual and emotional hunger as we find rest in Him. To register call 905 356 4113 …
View course details “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”

“Striving for transformation in a personal sense requires unflinching honesty about our own thinking, and a willingness to change our mind.” (Tara Swart) Human transformation and growth are common themes in the Gospels. New Testament conversion narratives tell of people who changed their lives as a result of encountering Jesus or the message of the …
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Join Roger Hutchison, bestselling author and Christian educator, on a transformative Lenten journey that is sure to inspire and encourage. In his book, The Art of Calm: Spiritual Exercises for the Anxious Soul, Hutchison chronicles his personal journey following a severe mental health crisis. Roger embarks on a transformative journey that not only reignited his …
View course details “Broken Places, Learning to See, and The Color Blue – A Lenten Journey”

We live in a fast-paced society with a seemingly endless list of demands. Life naturally brings its share of challenges and stress. The key is to move forward so that stress doesn’t impact other areas of your life. Stress affects us all, but why exactly do we feel it and what causes it? This Workshop …
View course details “GOOD BYE STRESS- HELLO LIFE!”

This course is an introduction to the art of spiritual discernment, which will enable students to recognize and respond to the prompting or inner witness of the Spirit. The course will provide a model for effective decision-making that will incorporate the wisdom of the Christian heritage. The primary focus will be upon seeking the wisdom …
View course details “Spiritual Discernment: Decision-Making & the Voice of Jesus”

In the postmodern age that is marked by a suspicion of truth, it is all the more important for Christians to be rooted in the essential teachings of the Christian faith. Designed for those who wish to deepen their faith and understanding, this course provides a systematic survey of the Christian doctrine as set forth …
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The storms of life are constant. We all face adversity in our lives. How we react to it will determine our joy and happiness Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you ignore life’s stressors. Positive thinking means that you approach difficulties in a more optimistic and productive way. Thinking often starts with self-talk. Self-talk can be …
View course details “SINGING IN THE RAIN – THE ART OF POSITIVE THINKING”

Internationally bestselling author and two-time Giller Prize finalist Gail Anderson-Dargatz hosts this week-long fall writing retreat at the Sorrento Center. It’s a perfect writing getaway for both Shuswap-Thompson-Okanagan writers and those who are visiting the beautiful landscape found in so much of Gail’s writing. Writers will enjoy five morning master classes with Gail, each on …
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with Kathie MacDuff Also offered on Thursday evenings… Life unfolds in the present. So often, we let the present slip away, allowing time to rush past unobserved and unseized, and squandering the precious seconds of our lives as we worry about the future and ruminate about what’s past. “We’re living in a world that contributes …
View course details “Creative Journaling: Exercising Intention”