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ST. JACOB’S, ON—For more than two decades, the Gospels have been inspiring artist Tim Schmalz in the design of his bronze sculptures. Although raised in an agnostic family, the St. Jacob’s-based artist says a spiritual conversion at the age of…Read More→
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CAMBRIDGE, ON—This May hundreds of high school students from across Waterloo region will be gathering At The Throne. The third annual event takes place May 25 at Calvary Pentecostal Assembly in Cambridge and is being promoted as an evening of…Read More→
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CAMBRIDGE, ON—Karate for Christ Canada, one of the fastest growing Christian martial arts organizations in Ontario, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The faith-based martial arts program has been providing a fun karate experience based on Christian values to hundreds of…Read More→
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GUELPH, ON – Lakeside Church is embracing its artsy side. The forward-thinking church recently launched its first-ever Artist in Residence program – something unique for a church as most residencies are reserved for academic settings. The program, which runs from…Read More→
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CAMBRIDGE, ON – Three years after opening its doors, Ontario Christian Gleaners has reached the milestone of producing more than 10 million servings of soup. Since 2008, the non-profit, interdenominational Christian organization has been accepting surplus and non-marketable vegetables and…Read More→
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NIAGARA FALLS, ON – Thanks to a significant grant and some creative thinking, Glengate Alliance Church has converted a financially-draining investment into new homes for seniors. Glengate bought a 108,000 square-foot high school on Valley Way for $2.2 million in…Read More→
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FONTHILL, ON – Leadership development programs are generally aimed at young adults between the ages of 25 and 35. However, a new initiative targeting children ages 10 to 13 means they too will be able to benefit from formal leadership…Read More→
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PUSLINCH, ON – The founder of a therapeutic riding school is among 13 outstanding recipients of the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. Ann Caine, founder and executive director of Wilbert Abbott, Caine’s pastor at Guelph’s Salvation Army congregation, also sees…Read More→
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ELMIRA, ON—A one-day cycling event to raise money for refugees has grown to become its own charitable organization. The newly renamed Ride for Refuge (RIDE, formerly Ride for Refugees) helps churches and ministries raise money to support displaced, vulnerable and…Read More→
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WATERLOO, ON—Karen Bjerland will be the first woman to lead FaithLife Financial when she assumes the role of president and CEO on September 20. Bjerland says she’s extremely blessed to be taking on the role as president and CEO of…Read More→