Making Libraries
“Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that […]
God Met Us Here
Each year the Act Five Gap Year Program begins by pushing canoes loaded with students into the water. They disappear into the wilderness, led by their RLs and the Coldwater […]
The Pursuit of Challenge
If you have ever wondered why Act Five sends our students on long camping trips to the middle of nowhere, Jess’ words here offer an answer to that question.
Alumni Showcase
Act Five is stepping into its 7th year of gap year programming, and as we do so, we want to celebrate the alumni that have passed through our doors. Each […]
An Invitation for Year 7
Instructions to the Ancient Israelites Leviticus 25: 1-7 The Lord spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying, 2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the […]
Front Porch Stories
Grab some tea, or some cool lemonade if it’s a hot day. Take a seat on your front porch, or a place that feels welcoming. Our External Initiatives Lead, Madi […]
Taking Time to Linger
Kendra Jaspers-Fayer has lived in the Act Five home for 2 summers and one program year as a resident. This summer, she is also working as the property caretaker for […]
A Summer of Rest
Have you ever wondered what summer looks like at the Act Five House? Our gap year program isn’t running, and our residency program takes on a slower pace. Staff step […]
Establishing Home
The Way to Home February 2024, the Act Five staff and board gathered in the prayer room hosted by the Greater Ontario House of Prayer (GOHOP) here in Hamilton. With […]
A Place That Will Always Feel Like Home
Brent Geertsema lived and worked in the Act Five house for several years. As he looks back at his time in the house, he explains why it has been such […]
