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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alumni Update: Dean Koomans
Though I did not work for Act Five in its first year (‘19-’20), I still had the joy of getting to know Dean Koomans (‘20 alumni). I supervised Dean’s placement […]
Spaghetti Wednesdays & Community at 75 Blake St.
If you have been involved with Act Five in any way, shape or form over the past year, chances are you’ve been invited to Spaghetti Wednesday. The students, staff, and […]
Does a Christian Gap year program make sense during the Covid-19 pandemic?
Over the past three years, I have found myself speaking among various groups of students, teachers, parents and others invested in the lives of youth and young adults. While sharing […]
