All posts by Preston Pouteaux
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Old Seeds, New Hope
We have a little cardboard box of seeds we pull down from our cupboard every year around this time. While the snow still covers the...
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I Love You, But…
One of the most enjoyable parts of my vocation as a pastor is to officiate weddings. There is something so tender and beautiful about two...
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What to do with nice things
A few years ago I was given a very pricey bottle of scotch. It was an unexpected surprise that threw me off a bit. So...
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Trying On New Words
Talking to others is a kind of dance towards deeper trust and respect. How we talk requires a lot of attention and care that our...
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Chickadees
I was in Saskatoon last week and met a friend who had something very special to show me. He took me to a quiet wintery...
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Practice Presence
This week I had a chance to visit Englewood, a neighbourhood in transition on the south side of Chicago. Englewood has been known for its...
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Neighbour-Blindness
I’ve never really liked geraniums. I think because my grandmother had them on her front porch which was a kind of dark and damp place...
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A City of Makers
What do you make? This is a question that our community, Lake Ridge Community Church, is discussing together we start the New Year. It’s a...
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Moving
The moving truck in front of our home in Saskatoon was full to the brim. In there, somewhere, was my bed, my clothes, and my...
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The Art of the Question
I visited my neighbour at her work recently and I was inspired. She serves as a community builder by helping those who are at risk...
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
