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CityKidz prepares for a new season of changing lives
February 23, 2016CityKidz Ottawa is preparing for the return of their Saturday kids program, beginning March 5, at their Playhouse Theatre. The faith-based program provides a safe and supportive environment for kids aged six to 12 from low-income families. The program targets kids from the […]
Read full articleOttawa church planters swim against the current
February 19, 2016At a time when many aging congregations are dwindling, and churches are shutting down, a group of enterprising men of faith are […]
Read full articlePutting compassion into practice
February 11, 2016The name of Alan Kurdi, and the iconic image of his lifeless body, galvanized the Western world. The distant problems of Syria suddenly became more real, brought home by the tragic picture of a drowned migrant toddler with a Canadian connection. It sparked greater awareness and breathed life into […]
Read full articleSearching for the veritas between Science and Faith
February 8, 2016Christian outreach groups at the University of Ottawa joined forces for their annual Veritas Forum. The event aims to generate discussion about issues of science and faith on campus. Each year, the Veritas Forum hosts […]
Read full articleUsing skates to battle porn
February 4, 2016Strength to Fight’s skating fundraiser was a stunning success. The one-year-old ministry took more than 30 volunteers skating on the Canal, January 18, to raise money and spread awareness about the dangers of pornography. “We chose […]
Read full articleI was a stranger and you invited me in
February 2, 2016When refugees come to Canada, they typically bring almost nothing with them. Various government and private sponsorship programs help provide housing and food security for the first year, but the process of integrating into society is challenging. Often refugees face dire poverty. That’s where […]
Read full articleStepping into compassion
January 28, 2016Compassion Canada is widely known for their child sponsorship program. Fewer people, however, know about the various resources they offer the Church. Last year Compassion released a new curriculum, available for free, that helps children and families connect with […]
Read full articleTaking men’s ministry to the next level
January 26, 2016For three years, Jesus ran the most effective men’s ministry group ever. It went on to change the world. In terms of small group men’s ministry, Jesus set the gold standard. This begs the question: How effective […]
Read full articlePutting missions into perspective
January 14, 2016The Metropolitan Bible Church is hosting the Perspectives Study Program, starting January 18, 2016. Perspectives is a 14 week course that equips believers in effective outreach techniques for both local and international […]
Read full articleSaturating Ottawa in prayer
January 7, 2016While many begin January with New Year’s resolutions, Sarah Jackson and other prayer leaders in Ottawa are starting 2016 on their knees. Pray Ottawa (an arm of Love Ottawa, led by Jackson) hopes to increase prayer in the Church across Ottawa with a special initiative called “City on […]
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