Tag "Love Ottawa"
Refugees—one year in
February 23, 2017The refugee resettlement is approaching a critical milestone at the one-year mark. It’s a time many refugees really struggle as government support dries up, but the response from the Church is having unforeseen results […]
Read full articleSpreading all your nets on the holidays
February 14, 2017While the meaning of Christmas has faded from public view, traditional Christmas and Easter celebrations are still deeply rooted. This year, the joy of Christmas took on a whole new meaning for these people […]
Read full articleOne Way Ministries celebrates 20 years of strengthening leaders
February 8, 2017One Way Ministries is celebrating their 20th anniversary. While many people may not know the name “One Way”, the ministry’s influence and support reaches most Evangelicals in Ottawa. To celebrate […]
Read full articleHope finding its way into local prisons
January 26, 2017The Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) has had a lot of recent coverage in the news because of serious issues with the province. Carl Wake, the chaplain at OCDC, has been there for almost 27 years. He says the […]
Read full articleCrafting The Code
November 17, 2016Up to 90 percent of homeless and runaway children come from fatherless homes, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Numerous studies demonstrate the challenges that father-absent children face. These problems disproportionately affect ethnic communities. Inspired […]
Read full articleCelebrating the Church united
November 10, 2016The words “fire” and “fusion” bring to mind two different elements, surrounded by flames, melting and fusing to become one stronger element. That is the intended image for a local conference and ministry named “Fire and Fusion”. The […]
Read full articleWhat is the measure of unity?
April 27, 2016Ottawa is experiencing an unprecedented level of unity among congregations of every stripe and style. It makes me proud to live here and proud of the Church. Truly, we are experiencing the blessing promised to those who […]
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 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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