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
"In a season unlike anything we have experienced before, my hope is that Act Five represents a community seeking to live faithfully in this moment."
By: Jon Berends | November 5, 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
"With gratitude to be able to run our program - and with some creative uses of space, travel adjustments, face masks and plenty of hand sanitizer - we head toward September humbly and confidently."
By: Jon Berends | August 20, 2020
Is a year with Act Five really worth the investment? Not only do staff and students of Act Five think so, but these parents answer with a resounding "YES!"
By: Jon Berends | July 3, 2020
From me, the team behind Act Five at Redeemer University, the supporting high schools, the students and staff of Act Five this first year, Thank You to all who continue to support us.
By: Jon Berends | May 4, 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
Check out this video to learn about Act Five, hear some of the thoughts behind the program, and see some images from the year.
By: Jon Berends | March 26, 2020