Commons Church in Marda Loop

In this sermon on Hebrews 11–12:2, Bobbi explores "learning to listen to ancestors." The message reclaims Christian tradition not as a restrictive relic to escape, but as an inherited wisdom that anchors people against isolation and everyday pressures. 

By examining how the writer of Hebrews reframes flawed historical figures and presents Jesus as the pioneer and finish line of faith, Bobbi illustrates how individual struggles are part of a shared, interconnected marathon where past and present believers are perfected together. 

Ultimately, listening to spiritual ancestors equips us to enter fully into our own human experience, finding endurance in the surrounding "cloud of witnesses" and taking up the responsibility to live faithfully so that we, too, become good ancestors for the generations to come.

Hebrews 11–12:2

What is Commons Church in Marda Loop?

For more than a decade, Commons has gathered people around the life and teachings of Jesus in Calgary. Now we're taking the next step—becoming a church rooted not just in one place, but in neighbourhoods across our city.

Our Marda Loop parish shares the same approach to teaching, vision, and values as our Kensington community while becoming a local gathering shaped by the people, rhythms, and stories of this neighbourhood.

Whether you've been part of Commons for years, you're exploring faith for the first time, or you're simply looking for a community to belong to, we'd love to welcome you.