Posts From Editor
myChurch getting ready for Hillsong
Hillsong is coming to Ottawa—the Church, not the band…yet.
In a move that has been dreamt about and anticipated since its inception, Ottawa’s myChurch is joining the global Hillsong Church family. Hillsong announced […]
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The white flag of victory
In the last year, 23-year-old Tobi Oluwole has gone from losing his job to becoming the C.E.O. of his own business. The ambitious young man is part of a team of Christian young people behind SRNDR Clothing (pronounced “surrender”)—a Christian clothing design business that challenges […]
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Refugees feeling the love from the Big Give
On May 30, three days before the Big Give 2018, a Barrhaven fire displaced 16 families. One was a refugee family who had recently moved to Ottawa. They had a young baby and three […]
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Sustaining development
When faced with a hungry crowd, Jesus told his disciples, “You feed them.” Inspired by that message, a group of Ottawa-area Christians founded a ministry named for that phrase, with a goal of offering […]
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Training to reach the nations
The room was abuzz with laughter and greetings. Above the noise of coffee being poured, one sound hinted at the gathering group’s intent—accents from Irish to Egyptian and Indian to Ghanaian underscored that these Ottawa pastors and leaders were intent on reaching across cultural and […]
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Christian think tank uses research to highlight nation’s faith-roots
From the Canada Summer Jobs grant banning any pro-life applicants to the recent Supreme Court ruling against Trinity Western University, Canada has displayed its increasing exclusion of religious communities from the public square. While many religious individuals are grappling with how to respond, an ecumenical […]
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Public Bible reading encourages Pembroke believers
Late this spring, a group of about 40 people gathered at the Pembroke Marina. The weather report predicted thunder storms all afternoon, but that did not deter these people. This was a motivated and determined group. The group of believers were continuing a 16-year-old tradition […]
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Christian coffee shop and bookstore hosts art and testimony night
Holy Voice Coffee-Bookstore and Gifts is hosting an evening event featuring a range of local Christian performers. The store’s owners say they want to provide somewhere in […]
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Conference explores healing and reconciliation in the Church
After nearly 25 years in ministry, Brent Stiller, rector at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Anglican Church, has seen his fair share of disagreements and pain. He knows well the need for reconciliation and forgiveness. So, this summer, he decided to host a conference on the topic. “It’s […]
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Ryle Seminary seeks greater connection with local church
Ottawa’s Ryle Seminary is hosting an open house to connect with local pastors and prospective students. The six-year-old school, located at the Bible House, downtown, has a unique model, focusing more heavily on biblical instruction than most modern seminaries. “You might be shocked […]
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