We here at Act Five are looking ahead to 2021 with hope, even in the midst of what continues to a trying time around the globe. We are leaning into our vision to raise up resilient disciples and foster Christ-like hope.
By: Nina Drenth | January 2, 2021
Resident Leader Alyssa shares about her experiences being a part of Act Five for the second year in a row: how she's watched the community house grow, and how she's experienced her own discipleship journey alongside the students.
By: Nina Drenth | December 18, 2020
A key aspect of the Act Five program, particularly first term with our Place, Home and Land course, is learning from the indigenous peoples of our area. Read reflections from our students on their experiences this past month.
By: Nina Drenth | December 4, 2020
A significant piece of Act Five is the contrast between urban and rural environments. It’s been highlighted by living on Blake street, right in downtown Hamilton, while also heading on visits to rural places that practice Creation Care.
By: Nina Drenth | November 23, 2020
Two students share reflections on this "ordinary" part of the Act Five program: living in community, doing our chores and our homework, and settling into life in the city of Hamilton.
By: Nina Drenth | October 28, 2020
Our students got back from their canoe adventure in Temagami, Ontario almost 2 weeks ago now, and it was just last Thursday that we drove back down from Coldwater's base camp to our home in Hamilton. Two of our students reflect on their experience.
By: Nina Drenth | October 5, 2020
This has been an encouraging start to year two of Act Five. We are aware of the immense privilege it is to be together forming a community and running a program, and we are eager to witness the way God will guide us in our journey.
By: Nina Drenth | September 17, 2020
Watch a highlight video from the second term of Act Five 2019-20.
By: Nina Drenth | April 30, 2020
Nina reflects on the wisdom of taking time to pause in the midst of significant life transitions - from moving homes to finishing high school and beyond.
By: Nina Drenth | April 30, 2020
It has been a true joy to hear our students reflect on and put into words the stories of their journeys through the year. We wanted to share some of these stories here and invite you to celebrate with us the way God has been so, so faithful to us!
By: Nina Drenth | April 9, 2020
"This time at the frozen lake was carved out for us. Done on purpose. I'm anticipating that it was the calm before the busyness of this upcoming second semester."
By: Nina Drenth | January 15, 2020
Enjoy a few videos of our students dancing with friends in Lundazi, Zambia, in their last few days in this beautiful country.
By: Nina Drenth | December 6, 2019