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Churches welcoming neighbours back with the Big Give
June 2, 2022The Big Give is just around the corner, with churches across the country bringing expressions of generosity to their communities. Although some churches are still closed and unable to engage, many are returning to big […]
Read full articleThe Church in the storm
May 26, 2022“This storm actually was more devastating than both the ice storm and the tornado.” Donna Boisvert leads Respond Ottawa, a rapid-response task force established by Ottawa’s churches to help in natural disasters. Her team is coordinating with Samaritan’s Purse and churches across the region to lift the city out of distress and bring God’s […]
Read full articleOne Way Ministries hosts pastoral appreciation night
May 19, 2022Pastoring has always been a challenging job. COVID magnified those stresses, separating pastors from their congregations, forcing them to learn new ways to lead, while society and friendships fractured in the divisiveness of the culture. With restrictions now gone, One Way Ministries hosted a special evening to […]
Read full articleChurch Renewal reshaping Ottawa churches
May 12, 2022Tiny Steinbach, Manitoba. It’s not the place you would expect to find a megachurch with a renewal program that’s sending waves of excitement around North America and the world. Yet that’s exactly what Southland Church is doing, and several Ottawa churches are deeply involved […]
Read full articleMarch for Life marks 25th anniversary
May 5, 2022The 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 […]
Read full articleCity Impact Tour rallies leaders to reach the city
April 28, 2022Two 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 […]
Read full articleWorking toward their future
April 21, 2022Overcoming 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 […]
Read full articleYouth gather to celebrate Good Friday
April 12, 2022On 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 […]
Read full articleHospitality as missions
March 31, 2022One 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 […]
Read full articleDig & Delve tackles biblical sexual ethics
March 24, 2022Sexual 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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