From Moving in to Moving on
Our Resident Leader, Jana Arnold, reflects on the changes that 8 months in 75 Blake Street can bring for both the students and residents, as well as the home itself. […]
Through Students’ Eyes: Discerning through Placements
Megan Devries: Edudeo Ministries and Indwell “Does God’s will for your life just feel like a puzzle you just need to figure out?” was one of the first things Jon […]
Through Students’ Eyes: Embodied in Place
Nina Pasma – New Hope Community Bikes My placement this year at New Hope Community Bikes has shown me what it looks like when values are put into practice in […]
Through Students’ Eyes: Faithful Improvisation at Placement
If you have spent any time around Act Five, you know we like the phrase, “Faithful Improvisation.” One of our students, Daniel, reflects on what he has learned about faithful […]
Through Students’ Eyes: Seeing Justice Do It’s Work
Every Monday morning, students gather in the Act Five basement for their Six Acts class. They are led through the story of the Bible and beyond, placing their own stories […]
Listening, Learning, and Growing in El Salvador
Staff member & trip leader Arissa shares experiences gained and lessons learned during the cross-cultural service learning trip she and the Gap Year Program took to El Salvador back in […]
Thunder Bay Vision Experience
As interpreted by Cullen Vandeburgt. In January, a small group of Act Five staff, students, and residents visited Thunder Bay in partnership with Living Hope Native Ministries. In this blog […]
It’s 2025: Welcome to Second Term!
Term two has begun at Act Five! As I write this, the house is ablaze with energy—people bustling about, packing, cleaning, and cooking as they prepare for their departure to […]
Resident Spotlight: Kendra’s Story
Kendra has been a resident at Act Five since May 2024. She writes about her experience as a summer tenant, who is now part of the Residency Program. The middle […]
Building Community Through Partnership: TDChristian and Act Five
William Groot, Principal of Toronto District Christian High School, reflects on the meaningful partnership between TDChristian and Act Five. He shares insights about Act Five’s “Serve and Observe” trips and […]
