All posts by Preston Pouteaux
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Victory Gardens
In World War 1 and 2 Canadians planted Victory Gardens. These mostly urban gardens were part of a creative response to encourage local people to...
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Caring for Something
When we care for something, we pay attention to it. When we don’t care for something, we can easily overlook it. If we care for...
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Generosity is the Heartbeat of Community
Let’s pause a moment that celebrate Manitoba, they deserve it. Recent studies show that among Canadian provinces, Manitoba is the most generous on a number...
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On Walking
Ten Thousand. It’s the magic number that those with step counters aim for everyday. Ten thousand steps, with reminders to get up and get moving...
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The Serious Business of Joy
Joy seems to be a rare commodity these days. In the good old days, of even a few weeks ago, we happily pursued our joy....
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The Long Wait
Our history has two threads that run through it; the threads of patience and impatience. Threads that mark our response to waiting. We all remember...
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A Thankful City
Gratitude is a kind of thread that holds communities together. Often unseen, uncelebrated, and unnoticed by most as we go about our day to day...
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Loving Your Neighbours From Afar
Coming together by keeping at a distance – this seems to be our new reality. But how do we care for each other in these...
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The Non-Anxious Neighbourhood
What a strange time we live in. A virus, so small and so dangerous to so many, has brought the whole world to a stop....
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Temper
One of my neighbours is a farrier, he puts shoes on horses. He has taught me a lot about growing as a person and neighbour....
Preston Pouteaux - Into the Neighbourhood
Preston is a pastor at Lake Ridge Community Church in Chestermere and experiments mostly in the intersection of faith and neighbourhood. Into the Neighbourhood explores how we all contribute to creating a healthy and vibrant community. Preston is also a beekeeper; a reminder that small things make a big difference.
email: preston@lakeridgecommunity.com
