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ST. CATHARINES, ON—For the 1812 Bicentennial Peace Committee, the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 is an opportunity to remember the very different ways Christians took a stance against hostilities. The peace committee was formed to bring together three…Read More→
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BEIRUT, LEBANON—As instability continues in Syria, the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is calling on Canadians to help fund grassroots peacemaking solutions in the region. They have launched a $500,000 appeal to help partner organizations with community building initiatives and humanitarian…Read More→
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BRANTFORD, ON—Sometimes the seeds that God plants in our lives take decades to grow, says Margaret Gibb, founder of Women Together. While fulfilling many different roles during the course of her life—including pastor’s wife, mother and CEO of Women Alive—Gibb…Read More→
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BRESLAU, ON—Twelve students from Woodland Christian High School got a chance try their hand at different types of mission projects in the Dominican Republic this winter. “Our focus is on offering a wide variety and sampling of missions,” says teacher…Read More→
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STATE COLLEGE, PA—Do you want happy children? Then relax. Award winning author and pastor David Code has published a new book on how parental stress affects children. In Kids Pick Up on Everything Code says that children soak up the…Read More→
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I used to dream of having an office with a big bay window and my own coffee machine. I never imagined it would also come with a laundry pile and random mass of toys. While I love visiting ChristianWeek’s head…Read More→
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VANCOUVER, BC—To help churches and charities make the most of their online presence for experienced Internet users and complete novices alike, the Canadian Council of Christian Churches (CCCC) is partnering with a media and marketing company. Community Management 101 is…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—Toronto’s first Christian film festival is coming to the Art Gallery of Ontario March 3 to 4. Gospel Fest on Film will show four Christian films—two dramas and two documentaries—along with panel discussions. Andrew Mahorn, the event organizer, says…Read More→
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SARNIA, ON—Nathan Colquhoun is technology savvy, media-literate, and knows how to stir people to action. While in his first year at Tyndale College and Seminary he started Canon 25, the school’s first student newspaper. He was one of four friends…Read More→
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BLOOMFIELD, ON—Being the child in a military family can involve facing unique fears and challenges, says Tammy Snyder. So for one week a year, Wesley Acres is giving them the chance to feel like heroes. Heroes’ Camp is a free,…Read More→