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Worship meets evangelism
A young group of Ottawa evangelists have organized “The Big Worship Concert” to stoke the faith of believers and invite non-Christians to experience God’s love. “This event is for Christians and non-Christians alike,” explains Israel […]
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Drinking for recovery
Kombucha, a fermented and sweetened black or green tea known for its health benefits, is a growing fad, but thanks to an Ottawa pastor the beverage is also giving a boost to local addiction recovery initiatives. Jon Ruby, who pastors Union City Church in […]
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Students and youth pastors partner to run Alpha in Ottawa schools
The three high school students sat in the empty classroom as the lunch hour ticked by. The stack of pizzas they had bought—enough for about 20 people—was getting cold. It was their first week leading Alpha Youth at their school, and no one had shown up. “You can […]
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Bridging the evangelism gap
Despite its brief history, Connecting Streams Ottawa (CSO) has developed a positive reputation for reaching out to the marginalized. The ministry fills a gap in most church’s discipleship programs: training believers in […]
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Lifting up the God of second chances
Family Radio CHRI’s Bill Stevens has led an eventful life. The 71-year-old saw success in film, music, and business, before taking over as general manager of CHRI. Some would say he had it all, but seven years ago God set him on a path to bring […]
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Canada’s first anti-porn summit to be hosted in Ottawa
Canada’s first anti-pornography summit is being organized in Ottawa, bringing together international experts to address North America’s pornography epidemic. Hosted by Strength to Fight, an Ottawa based anti-porn organization, the May 25 to 26 conference aims to equip participants to take action […]
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The Next Wave building up to the March For Life
Every year, 10,000s of pro-lifers gather on Parliament Hill to protest Canada’s radical pro-abortion policies. While the massive rally and march through the streets is the best-known part of the March For Life, there are actually dozens […]
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Free missions conference equips believers to go local
Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF) is hosting a free citywide missions conference, called “A Heart for Asia and Beyond”. The event aims to equip Ottawa believers with tools to serve and share the gospel in their own communities. “The ‘and beyond’ part is […]
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Strings attached: An African look at Canadian aid
Renowned pro-life and pro-family activist Obianuju Ekeocha (Uju) held the world premiere of her new documentary “Strings Attached”, on Parliament Hill, April 18. The film highlights the dark side of Western aid to African countries—the coercive, anti-family […]
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Setting up the Christian music industry to Prosper
Prosper Laguerre does not view the talent of other musicians as a threat. Instead, he is eager to see artists unite and share their success. His Ottawa-based band, Prosper and GPM, is working on a […]
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