The Wild Wilderness: A Fountain of Restoration
By: Toon Garritsen, Act Five Resident When you open the squeaky door of Act Five at 75 Blake Street and make your way to the basement, you will find a […]
That’s a Wrap on Year Five!
This past Saturday, April 20, 2024, we celebrated our FIFTH COHORT completing their gap year with Act Five. What a year! As stories, photos and reflections come out in the […]
Not Meant to Understand: Soil, Wrestling, and the Seed of the Gospel
In an assignment for the Six Acts course, student Zoe reflects on the story of scripture and what it means to be a willing participant in God’s story. “The parable […]
Alumni Interview – Marika (’21)
I recently reached out to some alumni to see what they’ve been up to and how Act Five has played a role in their lives. It was so encouraging to […]
Placement Highlight: 541 Eatery and Exchange
“‘And can you remind me of your name again, my friend?’ is the line that warmly welcomes guests with open arms into 541 Eatery & Exchange. This lively, joy-filled community […]
Come Live at Blake Street this Summer!
Are you working or studying in and around Hamilton this summer? Do you want a place to live that is affordable and offers incredible benefits of community, fun and rhythms […]
A Story of Food and Neighbour: Act Five and Micah House
Residence Manager Madi Eckert tells a recent story of exchange – both food and friendship, happening between residents of Act Five and Micah House. The Story I’m standing around the […]
Curiosity in Community: An End-of-Term Reflection, by Leah
In the beginning, God created… He created the heavens and earth, sun, moon, and stars. He painted sunsets, carved out canyons, and filled oceans. In this artistry and grandeur of […]
Inspired by Cows, Dirt & Narnia
This past month of Act Five has been full of good ordinary work. Our students have been baking bread, gardening, grocery shopping, waking up for daily morning prayer, hosting neighbours […]
Why Do We Go To The Wilderness? Part 2
Two students, Naomi and Emma, have taken time to reflect on their September canoe trips: what they learned, what they loved, and what they didn’t expect. What I Learned Naomi: […]
