Tag "Outreach"
Why befriend an inmate?
I have often wondered God what wants me to do. Christianity calls us to care for the marginalized, but the scope of that command can be overwhelming. A few years ago, my friend Tony Kiar told me that Prison Fellowship Canada (PFC) needs […]
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Putting Alpha under the microscope
The world-renowned Alpha Program has run countless times in the Ottawa area. On June 18, Alpha facilitators and potential enthusiasts will gather for the Alpha Lab to discuss the program’s successes and how […]
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When dance and mission unite
There are few places you can present the gospel to excited, cheering crowds. Last Friday, however, Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School was the exception to that rule, and the Kingdom advanced with leaps and…pirouettes […]
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Giving value through Restoring Hope
“A youth told me she was going to hang out in front of the strip club. When guys come out at night and see a young girl panhandling, they offer to take her home with them. She felt the option to not sleep outside at night was to go home with these guys.” Restoring Hope gives them another option […]
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Changing lives in downtown Ottawa
With stories of brokenness constantly displayed on social media and in the news, it is easy to become discouraged. Many people wonder whether it is really worth […]
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Prosper celebrates 10 years of ministry with Synergy
Prosper and GPM are holding a concert to celebrate their 10th anniversary of music ministry. The “Synergy” concert, coming up on May 14 at Carleton University, also includes two-time Grammy nominee Fresh I.E., as well as Jermain […]
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The Big Give in perpetual motion
Church groups across the city are planning for the Big Give 2016, but one church, Community Bible Church in Stittsville, is still working on their outreach from last year. Their event supported kids in need from a local school, but after reaching out […]
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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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CityKidz prepares for a new season of changing lives
CityKidz 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 […]
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