Posts by Chris Maclure

Response to COVID-19

In light of the Alberta state of emergency and restrictions of gatherings, Brightview will now suspend Sunday services. However, please note the church is not closed. Pastors Chris & Andrew will continue working at the church and the building will be open Sunday mornings. Home Fellowships Although advisories are to be respected, we believe gathering…

Know your Family

This past Sunday I challenged us to become aware of the “normal” we inherited through our family of origin. Our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents have all passed on norms that we live out everyday. However, most of us are oblivious to this reality. One tool I spoke about was a genogram. It is a family…

Family By Design

For generations, understanding and clarity of the term “Family” was never in question. Although not always intact, the picture of a man & women in a committed marital relationship with children would immediately come to mind. In recent years this image has been challenged and continues to experience significant re-definition. Although the discussion is ongoing,…