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March for Life marks 25th anniversary
The National March for Life marks their 25th anniversary with big plans for this year’s march. Although they expect smaller crowds than previous years, the March is back in person, rallying on Parliament Hill May 12, at 12:30. “This is not exactly a milestone we want to be celebrating […]
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City Impact Tour rallies leaders to reach the city
Two of the top challenges facing the Church in Canada are a “need for unity” and “re-engagement post-COVID”, according to a national survey released this month by WayBase. WayBase works to connect and support Canadian ministries. One way they aim to do this is by gathering Christian leaders in major cities across Canada, as part of their City Impact Tour […]
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Working toward their future
Overcoming employment barriers is a key step to help street-engaged youth turn their lives around. Ottawa Innercity Ministries (OIM) launched a youth internship program to do just that. Started in January 2021 as an outflow of OIM’s Youth Art Program, the […]
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Youth gather to celebrate Good Friday
On Good Friday, hundreds of high school students will gather in Ottawa to worship and learn about Jesus. Coming together from youth groups across the city for a full-day conference known as No Other Name, the youth will […]
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King of Glory, Humble Servant—Reflections on Holy Week
Stephen Silverthorne Special to Spur Ottawa The beginning of John’s Gospel, chapter 12, paints a powerful scene. Jesus has just
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Hospitality as missions
One third of the world has never heard the Gospel message, according to some estimates. “Going into all the world” might seem impossible for most Ottawa families, but living on mission has never been easier. “We can go […]
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Dig & Delve tackles biblical sexual ethics
Sexual practices and customs are some of the most deeply held aspects of any culture. They are also among the most sensitive points for conflict between groups. With Canada’s shifting cultural ethics, Christians often wrestle with how to foster loving connections with their neighbours while remaining faithful to what Jesus taught. Dig & Delve apologetics conference aims to explore this issue in their upcoming […]
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A flood of baptisms
Online ministry was a challenge for everyone, especially those reaching young adults. One Campus Ministry (and that’s actually the ministry’s name) found a way to make it work with Ottawa’s university students. Reaching out through Zoom, Instagram, and hashtags, they baptized 16 people in the last two years. “Inviting people […]
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Matthew House planning second expansion in two years
With a boom in new refugees coming to Ottawa, Matthew House is expanding for a second time since the start of the pandemic. The growing demand also led The Furniture Bank (which collects furniture donations and distributes them to those in need) to […]
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Fused in Christian love
Most small churches share a common problem: families want their youth to have Christian community, but small churches often have only a couple families with teens. Several Ottawa churches found a solution that they call […]
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