by Jacqui Foxall
After wrapping up Day 4 of our VBS program I had a visit with two of our teen helpers, who happened to be sisters.  The theme of the day had been: “God loves …

by Christine Ball
The gift of hospitality has deep biblical roots stretching back to our ancestor Abraham entertaining visitors. It is grounded firmly in Hebraic and Near Eastern culture, where the gift of hospitality could literally …

By Rev. Derek Macleod
Dear Mother, dear Mother, the Church is cold,
But the Ale-house is healthy and pleasant and warm
– William Blake
Theology on Tap was our church’s plan to reach out to a younger group …

One of our favourite activities in The Vine is reviewing new and exciting resources. As September approaches, we wanted to let you know about some great new DVD studies designed with young adults in mind. …

In the last decade or so, there has been a significant shift in youth ministry away from a youth group model to a family-based youth ministry model. This can be attributed in many ways to …

Book review by Tori Smit
Growing Up Christian: Why Young People Stay in Church, Leave Church, and (Sometimes) Come Back to Church, by John P. Bowen (Regent College Publishing, 2010)
Have you ever asked, “Where are …