Jeroham Meléndez, Communications Coordinator

Though we hold several moments of community prayer during the week, one of the most cherished rhythms of life at the college is our weekly Friday Morning Eucharist and Breakfast. Throughout the academic year, faculty, staff, students, and occasionally friends from the wider community gather in the chapel for a simple, reflective worship service at the end of the week—an unhurried space where we pray, listen, and grow together.

During the winter term, students are invited to preach, offering thoughtful reflections that emerge from their studies and lived experiences. After worship, the community continues its fellowship over breakfast, often lovingly prepared by a member of the college. These meals are more than just food—they are moments of cultural exchange and storytelling, as people often share dishes from their home countries and traditions.

It’s not uncommon to find a grain-based savoury dish from Mesoamerica, a lightly pan-fried delicacy from East Asia, or a classic maple-sweetened treat from Canada gracing the table—each one served with a bit of context and care. This regular practice of praying and breaking bread together reminds us that theological education is not only about books and classrooms—it’s also about community, hospitality, and shared life.