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Chuckle Club creates lasting friendships
Community Bible Church, in Stittsville, is a bustling place on Wednesday and Friday mornings. The small church opens their doors for the Chuckle Club, a playgroup where moms and their kids gather to play, hear stories, sing, and enjoy […]
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House of refuge
After 35 years in real estate, Theresa Quann Bakker knows all the tricks to helping people find the right house to call home. But a few years ago, she found an area with serious challenges. The discovery set her on a personal quest to open […]
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Helping men to Armour Up
Ottawa PointMen is hosting their annual Armour Up men’s conference. Now in its third year, Armour Up organizers want to build on the events’ past successes, taking men into deeper relationships with God. This year’s theme is “Stand […]
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Life after politics—Retired or Inspired?
Have you ever wondered how former politicians spend their time? The media often portrays retired politicians as simply living the good life on a gold-plated government pension. Some retired politicians, however, put their time and energy into […]
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Ottawa youth rally for No Other Name
Unlike other holidays, Good Friday is the last bastion of non-commercialization in our calendar, and a group of youth pastors in Ottawa are determined to keep it that way. “We want Good Friday to be all about Jesus […]
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Common Table helps youth with autism overcome life’s barriers
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church is providing youth with autism a place to make friends and be themselves. Common Table brings them together with young adult volunteers to have fun, in an atmosphere of God’s […]
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Praying with weary travellers
Airports aren’t known as beacons of tranquility. Between holiday crowds, piles of luggage, and invasive security, they’re usually seen as hurdles to cross before your vacation really begins. One place in the Ottawa airport, however, has a radically different […]
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Not just a thrift store
Bibles for Missions (BFM) has opened a large new store in Orleans. The Canadian non-profit organization is more than just another thrift store. They also funnel a surprising amount of money to international mission work. “The benefits of a thrift store itself are great for a local […]
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Standing up for conscience rights
While Canadians wait for the Liberals to introduce legislation on physician assisted suicide, numerous Christian organizations are sounding alarm bells about the importance of protecting doctors’ conscience rights. Although the new laws have not yet been tabled, several provincial […]
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40 years of Bible study on Parliament Hill
Forty years ago, Christians started meeting weekly on Parliament Hill for prayer and biblical study. Today, called the Parliament Hill Christian Fellowship, it’s still going strong. “The people who first started meeting found […]
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