Bedford House
a catalyst for social, economic, and spiritual innovations.
Founding Question
How might a small, under-resourced, group of people, from a variety of faith streams – and none, make a significant difference in our community?
Mission
Bedford House Community Ministry is a catalyst for social, economic, and spiritual innovations.
Vision
To create spaces where people of all faiths – and none – might engage in “sacred conversations” and experiments – to co-create a community that is ecologically sustainable, socially equitable, and spiritually fulfilling.
Our Story
Lynn’s story is at the root of Bedford House’s origins.
An Oasis moment: Neighbours Network August 4th 2021
“For all of us who’ve felt like we didn’t belong, like we didn’t fit, or were made to feel as if we were deficient in various ways - it feels like we’ve created a place where our differences are celebrated, or at least tolerated with kindness and compassion.”In the...
Gift Economy
“a tree can only be as strong as the forest that surrounds it”
Poverty’s not the Problem
What if we chose to talk instead about our failure to redistribute wealth effectively?
What if the problem has very little to do with “the poor”?
What if the problem is actually those of us who enjoy privilege and wealth?
Get in touch with us
737 Donwood Drive, Peterborough
737 Donwood Drive
Peterborough, ON,
K9L 1G6
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Call us: 705-915-0237