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Change of season for Spur Ottawa

June 8, 2023

Spur Ottawa is taking a hiatus from publishing. We hope during this pause to find a new editor and writers who can resume the great work of this weekly digital magazine. Please allow me, on behalf of all our readers, to give an enormous thank you to Craig Macartney for his work on this effort. Spur Ottawa published its first online article on September 23, 2015 (over 7-and-a-half years ago). Since then, Craig and […]

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Churches gear up for The Big Give 2023

June 1, 2023

Churches across southern Ontario, and as far away as Sidney, B.C., are gearing up for the 2023 Big Give. The event, held the first Saturday of June every year (June 3 this year), serves as an opportunity for the Church to demonstrate God’s heart for the community. “The focus is about showing Jesus’ love with action […]

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High school students eager for the Bible

May 24, 2023

ShareWord Global (formerly the Gideons Canada) says high school students are increasingly eager for the Bible, particularly around Ottawa. “Before the pandemic, giving New Testaments to high school students […]

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Book Lovers sale supports youth mentorship

May 18, 2023

One Way Ministries is hosting a “Book Lovers and Bake Sale” May 25 to 27, with all proceeds going to support The CODE. The annual event is a chance to pick up Christian books, DVDs, and baked goods at bargain prices, while supporting Christian youth mentorship in Ottawa. “Our mission […]

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Embracing women in crisis pregnancies

May 12, 2023

Facing an unplanned pregnancy, women often feel desperate and afraid. Anxious about how others will see them, they can be drawn to the quick “fix” of abortion. A ministry at Peace Tower Church exposes this lie by coming […]

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