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The March for Life reimagined
May 1, 2020Social distancing rules have not stopped this year’s National March for Life. The annual protest, which drew 18,500 people in 2019, aims to have even more participation this year with a whole week of online pro-life activities that […]
Read full articleHeroes of the stitch
April 23, 2020Some of those most vulnerable to COVID-19 are also among the least talked about: the homeless. Without stable places to go for self-isolation, the risk of rapid spread among Ottawa’s homeless population is significant. Ordinary citizens, many from Ottawa’s Christian […]
Read full articleSilent heroes amid COVID-19
April 16, 2020In this time of COVID-19 pandemic, Christian Horizons provides an essential service through their team of direct-support professionals: workers who value and assist people with disabilities through their day-to-day routines. While the people […]
Read full articleNo Other Name goes digital
April 6, 2020No Other Name, Ottawa’s annual Good Friday youth conference, is still running. Although initially cancelled due to the quarantine, No Other Name organizers felt God tell them, “You need to show up” for Ottawa’s youth. On Good Friday […]
Read full articleGetting creative about church
April 3, 2020COVID 19 has seemingly brought the whole world to its knees. As government mandates force organizations of all stripes to close, churches have scrambled for ways to continue spreading the Gospel and serving those in need. Amid the quarantine, Spur Ottawa wants hopes to inspire you with ideas […]
Read full articleChurch Renewal—From Steinbach to Ottawa
March 27, 2020Steinbach, Manitoba—you may not have heard of it, but this small town is increasingly influencing the Church in Ottawa. This past January, 35 local Christian leaders braved the cold to continue a growing trend […]
Read full articleTraining youth to reach the youth
March 19, 2020Christianity is declining in Canada. Even in the pews, recent studies show dismal numbers pray regularly or read the Bible. Despite religion’s struggle in the West, some ministries are thriving with models that are strengthening churches and growing their influence. National Evangelization Team (NET) Ministries is […]
Read full articleConference seeks to help churches reach marginalized communities
March 12, 2020When we belong, we feel cared for, accepted, and respected. Belonging is a universal desire, but sadly many people feel isolated and marginalized, even from the Church. “We are working with […]
Read full article9th-Hour Theatre Company explores miracles to launch 2020 season
February 27, 2020The 9th-Hour Theatre Company is launching their 10th anniversary season with Halo, a comedic drama about a strange miracle at a small-town Tim Hortons. “I think everyone can relate to the idea of ‘What if something happened that couldn’t be explained […]
Read full articleFight the frost
February 20, 2020Looking at our snow-covered city from within our warm homes, with full bellies, and busy, relevant lives, it is difficult to consider that Ottawa has declared an emergency situation regarding our “homeless, hungry and hurting” […]
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