Posts From Editor
A family restored
Raised in a Christian home, Josh Beattie was thriving. He had a good job as an electrician, a wife of 10 years, and two young kids; but his life was not what it seemed. “I lived a double life,” Beattie states. “I had the public image, that included being active in church, but […]
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Food banks working to make ends meet
With businesses shuttered and so many people suddenly forced out of work, the Ottawa Food Bank has seen a spike in new clients. Normally, the organization provides food to more than 39,000 people monthly. However, since the pandemic, they have seen a 15 percent increase […]
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Dancing the pandemic away
With schools, recreational facilities, and parks shut down, children and youth have been searching for ways to stay active. Some also just want to learn the art of dance, which has led to an increase in registration for Arise School of Dance. While the Stittsville-based Christian dance […]
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The March for Life reimagined
Social distancing rules have not stopped this year’s National March for Life. The annual protest, which drew 18,500 people in 2019, aims to have even more participation this year with a whole week of online pro-life activities that […]
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Heroes of the stitch
Some of those most vulnerable to COVID-19 are also among the least talked about: the homeless. Without stable places to go for self-isolation, the risk of rapid spread among Ottawa’s homeless population is significant. Ordinary citizens, many from Ottawa’s Christian […]
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Silent heroes amid COVID-19
In this time of COVID-19 pandemic, Christian Horizons provides an essential service through their team of direct-support professionals: workers who value and assist people with disabilities through their day-to-day routines. While the people […]
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No Other Name goes digital
No Other Name, Ottawa’s annual Good Friday youth conference, is still running. Although initially cancelled due to the quarantine, No Other Name organizers felt God tell them, “You need to show up” for Ottawa’s youth. On Good Friday […]
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Getting creative about church
COVID 19 has seemingly brought the whole world to its knees. As government mandates force organizations of all stripes to close, churches have scrambled for ways to continue spreading the Gospel and serving those in need. Amid the quarantine, Spur Ottawa wants hopes to inspire you with ideas […]
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Church Renewal—From Steinbach to Ottawa
Steinbach, Manitoba—you may not have heard of it, but this small town is increasingly influencing the Church in Ottawa. This past January, 35 local Christian leaders braved the cold to continue a growing trend […]
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Training youth to reach the youth
Christianity is declining in Canada. Even in the pews, recent studies show dismal numbers pray regularly or read the Bible. Despite religion’s struggle in the West, some ministries are thriving with models that are strengthening churches and growing their influence. National Evangelization Team (NET) Ministries is […]
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