Join Dr. James Robertson and friends to learn more about Overlooked: The Forgotten Origin Stories of Canadian Christianity.
This presentation explains the course of churches in Canada that led to the realities of this present age.
In 5 acts, James Tyler Robertson will explore the most important elements of Canadian religious life that most of us have overlooked.
We will lay bare the funny, tragic, poignant, diabolical, beautiful, dramatic and-above all else-unique stories that created the place known as Canada.
We dive into the role the church played in shaping the nation for good and for ill.
Beginning in the early days of this land this presentation will seek to answer one question: What is the Gospel?
Actually, it will seek to answer an even deeper question: What is the Gospel in Canada?
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An engaging and funny 75 min show with time for Question & Response afterwards.
Host us at a church or in your home or other venues.
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$15 show ticket
$40 for a show ticket and a copy of the book -
Sponsor for an individual show $250
What sponsors get:Name of the sponsor in our advertising and at the event
2 free tickets to the event for show sponsors
Upcoming Shows:
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"The history lesson I wish I'd had in Sunday School!"
Tara Jean Stevens
Podcaster, Host of “Heaven Bent”
Overlooked: The Forgotten Origin Stories of Canadian Christianity
A book by James Tyler Robertson
An honest assessment of the spiritual ground we inhabit begins by acknowledging the criticisms many Canadians have about the church are valid. We have to admit Christianity has been used as a tool of oppression. Each generation in this land from the 1500s and on has dealt with the perceived lack of Christian influence over this place. The who, what, when, where, and why are different but the outcomes and responses were noticeably similar. Even in a country as young as Canada, there have always been those who lamented and feared the loss of time-tested Christianity…make no mistake, when it comes to the struggles of declining Christianity, Canada has been here before.
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“A kind revisionist historical look at some of the missing narratives of the Canadian Christian story, James Robertson offers a glimpse into a few of the prevalent themes that help readers organize our Canadian Christian roots. As a local church pastor, I found this to be eye-opening and mind-bending for its significance in shaping our Canadianism. With a witty, organized and challenging way, Robertson paints the historical picture that sheds light on what shaped our imaginations and serves as a cautionary tale for the future. Definitely a must-read of 2022!”
- BERNARD TAM Pastor of The Living Room Church, Toronto, & New Ventures Implementor
“As the Canadian Christian church finds itself at yet another threshold moment in history, Overlooked offers a timely and much-needed perspective. Both evocative and provocative, Overlooked provides an accessible historical exegesis of how and why the Canadian church is where it is; and suggests that what has always been most true about Canadian Christianity is possibly the key to finding a humble, conciliatory and faithful way forward.”
- Jan & Jeff Steckley Threshold Commons
