Preaching Doesn’t Have to Be a Lonely Journey

Whether you’re a first-time preacher or have years of experience under your belt, sermon preparation can feel isolating. It’s often just you, your Bible, and a blank page, with no one around to bounce ideas off or share the weight of the task. But imagine having a group of people who truly understand the highs and lows of preaching, ready to collaborate, encourage, and grow with you. How would that change your confidence, your message and your ministry?

Join us for the Preaching Collective Retreat

Preaching and the Parables – led by The Rev. Drs. Sarah Travis and Ernest van Eck on Friday October 16 and Saturday October 17, 2026 in Truro, Nova Scotia

Reach out to The Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis at sarah.travis@utoronto.ca for more information and future opportunities related to the RPI.

Coming Soon From The Reforming Preaching Initiative 

  • Preaching Collective in Dialogue – offered 6x in the academic year
    This is a renewal of “Preaching Collective Weekly.” Instead of facilitating a conversation among participants, this zoom conversation pairs scholars from different theological disciplines to interpret and discuss a lectionary text. Thus, it might be homiletics in conversation with NT studies, or with spiritual care with systematic theology. The sessions will be one-hour long, with time for discussion among all participants.

  • Making Space for Lay Preachers: 1x per month
    A drop-in zoom space for lay preachers. Content to be determined by the group.

  • Preaching Collective Retreat: Toronto, April 2027.

  • Look out for our NEW RPI WEBSITE to keep you up to date on all of our activities in the coming year.