All posts by Preston Pouteaux
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Easter Hope
This week is full of new life and fun for many in our community. Easter is also a time for people to come together. My...
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Starting at Your Front Door
The neighbourhood and city we all want starts at your front door. It does not start with laws and policies. It does not start with...
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Envy
When I was about 19 years old a group of my college buddies and I went hunting for new place to rent. After a bit...
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The Seven Neighbourhood Essentials
Neighbourhoods, like anything good and valuable, require thoughtful care in order for it to thrive. The same is very much true of parenting, business, friendships,...
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The Unexpected Joys of Learning Together
Every week in your community there are groups of people who gather together to learn. In my neighbourhood there is a group called Monday Morning...
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On the Move
We are among the first humans to know what it means to ‘pick-up-and-move.’ Throughout history, the majority of people did not travel far from their...
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Trust Them
Trust is foundational to healthy communities and thriving neighbourhoods. When we know that the people who live nearby have our best interests at heart, we...
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A Shared Lifestyle
I believe that neighbourhoods, and the relationships that form in the places where we live, truly have the potential to impact the whole of our...
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The Gift of Time
One of the greatest gifts you can give someone is your time. We can make more money and more stuff, but it is our time...
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Raising Your Voice
In our home we have a four year old and a seven month old. Life can get loud. Our four year old sings, laughs, tells...
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