Temagami Reflections: Lou Lou
“Lean in” is what I was told to do during morning thought the day before we entered the wilderness. Matt Gray was telling us that we should lean into this […]
A Tech-Free September: Weaning off our Digital Pacifiers – A Reflection by Allie Buist
After moving into a house in downtown Hamilton with sixteen other people, going on a ten-day canoe trip, and starting a week of “Hamontensive”, I think it would be fair […]
Act Five, Year Three: Here we go!
Here we go! Another year at Act Five is upon us. Wahoo! It’s happening! Students will be moving into our home on Blake Street in less than a week!! The […]
Yard work and redemption: Reflection by staff member Alyssa
There’s a quote that has become synonymous to me with the beginning of Act Five. It’s the first lesson we teach students, on one of their first days in Hamilton. […]
Creation and Humanity: Reflections Post-Act Five by Gill
I used to believe that God created the earth for humans, it’s primary purpose being a place for us to live and a means through which we learn about Him, […]
Act Five 2021-22 in-person program is ON!
We are SO EXCITED to announce that this September, we will be welcoming a new cohort of students into our big old home on Blake Street for another year of […]
Transitions, Chaos and the Hope of Order: by ’21 Alumnus Nathaniel
I do not believe there is any singular correct way to transition. There is a strange space where we examine what we just stepped out of before we look at […]
Act Five 2020-2021 End-of-year Video!
Throughout this year, Shir-El – one of the Act Five students – captured footage and created meaningful videos to serve the community in and surrounding Act Five. Check out this […]
Year 2 is Finished! Notes of wondering & celebration
I wonder… Years from now, I wonder how we will remember this past year. For most, this past year will be marked by the various implications of the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
Placement Reflections: Rieneke & Shir-El
Miraculously, all of our students were blessed with the opportunity to participate in a six week placement with local businesses and organizations in Hamilton and the surrounding area. Rieneke writes: […]
