Freedom House

Staff meeting was ... shocking ... today. Happy April 1st

10am

See you there

A Personal Word from Pastor Dave regarding today's announcement.

For 22 years Freedom House has tried to model what we say each week.

“We are just ordinary people who believe that Kindness can transform a city. We have 2 Rules. Love God. Love Others. The rest is gravy”

In that time we have worshiped in an old bar (that now serves as affordable housing that we own). We’ve gathered in a Mall (that now houses a University Campus). We met in a Hotel when we were travelers during the uncertain times of the pandemic. We were welcomed by Yes Church into a former Ukrainian Orthodox Church building where we were given space to breathe, strengthen, and grow. At every step, the address changed but the assignment didn’t.

Now, as Yes Church becomes part of Freedom House and we begin to meet at 305 West Street on March 15th, we step into a new chapter because unity is stronger than independence. Together, we will steward three buildings, including a thriving daycare that already blesses families in our city. Together, we can serve more, love more, and reach further.

We say often: Get free. Live free. Free others. That means we refuse to get tangled up in the small, divisive things that drag us down. We won’t be captured by nostalgia. We won’t be distracted by preference. We won’t be defined by buildings. We will be led by obedience, kindness, and love.

We can’t become a picture that we’re holding of someone who is moved by God. He isn’t making copies. He’s painting originals. We can’t get too enamored with the framed prints of the past on the wall. Those images may move us and remind us… but only His daily presence transforms us into who we’re BECOMING today.

Jesus is not a reproduction. He is present. And when He is present, He brings fresh water. This coming together is not about preserving an image. It is about pursuing His presence.
We are stronger together. We are freer together. And our city is better served when the Church stands as one.

With gratitude and expectation,
Rev. Dave Carrol

We're working together with the wonderful folks at Grand Highland Christmas Trees to find some local people who can't afford a real tree ... and would be blessed to have one.

If you'd like one or would like to get one to bless someone else, email [email protected] or message us your situation and he'll get back to you with the way to access this limited special program while supply lasts.

This is special season of Kindness! Thanks Grand Highland for helping people make it special.

Don’t forget to bring your reusable cups to put under the tree tomorrow for the Brantford Blessing Centre’s Christmas baskets. See you Sunday morning at 9:30 AM for the second week of advent where we talk about peace.