Tag "Kids"
A record summer for Christian camps
Christian camps have lots to celebrate this year. No longer constrained by restrictions on summer programs, they have registration numbers that one camp director said “exceed all expectations”. “I feel like we can exhale […]
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Christian camps down, but not out
Parks and campgrounds are again closed for overnight stays, until further notice. One largely unnoticed victim of these latest restrictions is Christian summer camps, which struggled through the past year with no special government funding to offset their mandated […]
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COVID leads to increased interest in homeschooling
When most of Ottawa was forced to lock down last March, homeschooling families were already well positioned in a safer situation. So how are the changes this year affecting homeschoolers? One misconception is that, in normal […]
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Growing a “messy church” community
“Messy church has allowed us to reach out to immigrants, kids, and older people in a way that we wouldn’t
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Disciple-Making Parent conference hosted at the MET
Parenting is a wild ride. There are so many theories on how to “do it right”. For Christians, the challenges are even more pronounced—you are not only concerned about raising kids well, but also with raising them to know the Lord.To help parents out, the Metropolitan Bible Church (the MET) is hosting The Disciple-Making Parent conference, featuring Chap Bettis, author […]
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Improvements to Canada Summer Jobs program, but some concerns remain
“I think it is a sign of the culture, how far they are from things we take for granted as Christians, the perceptions of Evangelicals, and things we can’t compromise on.” […]
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Fostering love for orphans
Ottawa churches seek to add local flavour as they join churches around the world to recognize Orphan Sunday. The day, landing on November 11 this year, raises awareness of the need for foster and adoptive care for children. “There’s a whole culture we’re […]
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St. Timothy’s Classical Academy hosts charity gala
St. Timothy’s Classical Academy will be holding its first-ever gala and silent auction. The November 10 event will showcase high-level local talent and a buffet dinner, while supporting the school’s programs and a future expansion plan. “We are presenting […]
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Navigating a porn-filled world
Pornography is everywhere. It is easier to access than ever before—only as far away as the phone in your pocket—it is free, and its harmful effects are so evident that secular psychologists are warning about the dangers. Today’s climate of hyper-sexualisation makes it […]
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Homeschoolers host Hawaiian luau to kick off the school year
Members of the Rideau Valley Home Educators’ Association (RVHEA) celebrated the back-to-school season with a Hawaiian luau. The tradition caps a summer of “Friday Fun Days”, where homeschool moms welcome residents of Ottawa’s Eastway Gardens to join them for […]
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