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 […]
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 […]
We’ve Launched a Podcast
Welcome to our NEW virtual porch called The Act Five Podcast. If you’ve been to our home, you know that the front porch is the place for laughter, solitude, deep […]
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 […]
Summer 2023 at Blake Street
Act Five’s Residence Manager, Madison Eckert, writes about life in Act Five in the summertime. Enjoy, as she describes the particular highlights of this past season. It was a Friday […]
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 […]
