Port City Church

06/17/2026

Many of us long for deeper friendships, yet meaningful relationships rarely happen by accident. God often uses ordinary acts of encouragement, honesty, prayer, and presence to strengthen his people and help us follow Jesus faithfully.

Who could you encourage this week?

06/15/2026

What if one of the greatest gifts you can give your child isn't another activity, lesson, or achievement...but the ability to build meaningful friendships?

Over the past two weeks at Port City Church we've talked about parenting and friendship. The more I've reflected on it, the more convinced I've become that the two are deeply connected.

In this week's blog, we explore what Jonathan Haidt's research on childhood play can teach us about friendship, discipleship, and raising kids who know how to love others well.

Over the past two weeks at Port City Church we've talked about two subjects that might seem unrelated at first glance: parenting and friendship. But the more I've thought about it, the more convinced I've become that they're deeply connected. As parents, one of our primary goals is not simply to r

06/15/2026

We all want deep friendship, but many of us settle for shallow connection. In John 15, Jesus shows us how gospel friendships are formed, why they matter, and what makes them possible. Discover how being fully known and fully loved by Jesus frees us to build the kind of friendships we were created for.

We all want deep friendship, but many of us settle for shallow connection. In John 15, Jesus shows us how gospel friendships are formed, why they matter, and what makes them possible. Discover how being fully known and fully loved by Jesus frees us to build the kind of friendships we were created fo

06/13/2026

🚨 Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict at Sandy Lake Academy, we are unable to use the school tomorrow morning (Sunday, June 14) for our regular Sunday gatherings. As a result, we will meet for ONE gathering at 4:30pm instead of our usual 9:15am and 11:00am times.

We will still have a full Kids Ministry program starting at 4:30pm (including Grades 4 and 5).

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

What does your response to your child reveal about your heart?

Parenting has a way of exposing what’s happening beneath the surface, not just in our kids, but in us.

Their disobedience, outbursts, or frustration may reveal what’s happening in their hearts, but our response often reveals what’s happening in ours.

Before we ask, “What’s wrong with my child?” the gospel invites us to pause and ask, “Lord, what are you revealing in me?”

Join us tomorrow as we continue in our series, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making.

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Relationships: A Mess Worth Making – Ep 9

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06/10/2026

Forgiveness is not pretending that sin doesn't matter, nor is it calling evil good. Rather, it is entrusting justice to God and refusing to let resentment have the final word. Because Christ has shown us extraordinary mercy, we are free to pursue a different path—one marked by grace, truth, and a growing likeness to him.

06/10/2026

We’re planting a new church in downtown Halifax!

Join us for Mission & Macchiatos, an evening at East Cup Café where you can hear the vision, ask questions, and learn more about the next steps for Port City Downtown.

Sunday, June 14
6:00–8:00pm
East Cup Café | 1936 Robie St

06/09/2026

Should you cut off your parents?

As family estrangement becomes increasingly common, Christians need more than cultural talking points. We need biblical wisdom. The gospel doesn't ignore family pain but it does offer a better way.

Check out the link to read our latest blog.

On Sunday, as we looked at 1 John 2:28–3:1, we were reminded of a stunning truth: "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are". Through Christ, we have been called into God's family. We are not outsiders. We are not merely forg

06/07/2026

The gospel creates a different kind of family. In Ephesians 6:1-4, Paul shows us what happens when the gospel takes root in a home: children are valued, honor is cultivated, hearts are shepherded, and trust is placed in God. Ultimately, the hope of our families is not that we'll get everything right, but that our Heavenly Father never gets anything wrong.

The gospel creates a different kind of family. In Ephesians 6:1-4, Paul shows us what happens when the gospel takes root in a home: children are valued, honor is cultivated, hearts are shepherded, and trust is placed in God. Ultimately, the hope of our families is not that we'll get everything right