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CAMBRIDGE, ON—Media has the power to break through traditional barriers to Christian evangelism, according to Amal Gendi, Canadian director of Arab World Ministries (AWM). “Some countries have closed borders,” Gendi says. “However, the skies are open to receive the words…Read More→
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OTTAWA, ON—Same-sex couples in Ottawa can now receive an Anglican church blessing on their union. The Church of St. John the Evangelist has recently been granted permission by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa to bless couples who have been civilly…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—The burgers are piled high, the drinks are cold, and Baptist pastor Mike Wilkins is showing the group a clip from the movie Dogma. “We’re going to look into Jesus’ private persona tonight,” Wilkins says, “and take his halo…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—When The Abilities Church was launched this fall, one staff member received an angry letter informing him that people with disabilities “were not qualified to lead a church.” For ministry pastor, Robert Gagnon, this reaction was nothing new. “All…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—Scott Mission is preparing for a 20 per cent increase in its annual Christmas meal this year despite facing a one-million dollar budget short-fall. “It’s been a tough year,” says executive director David Smith, “On the one hand, our…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—The federal government has granted $7.4 million to a national program that supports sex offenders after their release from prison. Funding for Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) had been “in limbo” when national director Andrew McWhinnie was informed…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—The Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) has launched a multi-faith campaign to encourage those of different religions to donate their organs and tissue after death. “We know that particularly on issues that relate to death, people turn to…Read More→
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David Dewees’ funeral was one of the most extraordinary celebrations of a human life I have attended. I never intended to write about it. I went to mourn the loss of a friend I’ve known since I was 16. But…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—A communal meal has just finished at Parkdale Neighborhood Church (PNC) and Les Jozwicki is putting away the tables. As someone who has been on and off the streets for many years, Jozwicki has been to a lot of…Read More→
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MISSISSAUGA, ON—Canadians will join with Christians from 130 countries worldwide on November 8, in praying for their persecuted sisters and brothers around the world. “We need to pray for the persecuted church,” says Greg Musselman of The Voice of the…Read More→