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A collective of twenty-two churches in downtown Ottawa
The Centretown Churches Social Action Committee (CCSAC) is a collective of twenty-two churches in downtown Ottawa. CCSAC was started in 1967 by nine churches to respond to social needs in the Centretown area. CCSAC has undertaken many initiatives on behalf of people who are socially and economically disadvantaged in our community. Since 1978, CCSAC’s main project has been oversight of the Centretown Emergency Food Centre (CEFC). CCSAC’s mandate also includes advocacy for social justice, especially for issues relating to poverty.
On Friday, January 23 we're offering a PA Day Camp! Children in Junior Kindergarten to grade five will gather at St. Andrew’s Church for the day, to play and learn about showing loving kindness to each other and the earth. With indoor and outdoor games, crafts, stories and snacks we’ll enjoy a day of friendship, faith and fun. Children in grades six and older are invited to attend as helpers and adult volunteers are needed as well.
**All participants must fill out the registration form found here:
www.standrewsottawa.ca/pa-day-camp
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Christmas in January! A hot Christmas meal for those in need happening today,
January 13th.
Location: Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar Street
Time: 12:30pmWe’re smiling because tomorrow is the big day! 😁🍗
The OIM team is ready, food is being prepared, and our volunteers are prepped! Our Christmas Meal for our street friends kicks off tomorrow at 12:30 PM
You can still help! Just $3.99 = 1 Hot Meal. Give the gift of warmth and hope today!
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Save the date!Award-winning Anishinaabe author, professor, editor and activist Niigaan Sinclair will offer a lecture at St. Joseph's Parish in downtown Ottawa on Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 pm, reflecting on where Canada stands in its reconciliation journey in the decade since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its Calls to Action. A free-will offering to support Kateri Native Ministry will be collected. Perfect Books of 258A Elgin Street will have a table set up at the church, with a selection of publications by Indigenous authors available for purchase.
This represents the first annual Father Jim Bleackley OMI Memorial Lecture on Indigenous Justice. The late Fr. Jim, a priest with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, served as Pastor of St. Joseph's Parish from 2019 to 2022. Read more about Fr. Jim and his legacy here: ottawachurches.ca/remembering-father-jim-bleackley-omi/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Some days the weight feels heavier than we expected. But God meets us right there, steadying our hands, strengthening our hearts, and giving us exactly what we need for this moment. If you’re feeling tired, weak, or worn down today, let this be your quiet prayer: “Lord, carry what I cannot.” 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less
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Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00pm. An organ recital with Matthew Larkin. Art of Fugue, J.S. Bach’s final musical opus. Free will offering.
Please join us!
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Great to know Jazz Vespers is back at Knox Presbyterian Church Ottawa!Jazz Vespers is back! Bring your Jazz-loving friends and those who do not know that they love Jazz yet, to our next meditative evening at Knox on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7 PM. The dynamic London Trio Plus - Official will be joining us.
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Do join in! Organized by our CCSAC member churches.You are invited to gather with other folks of the downtown Presbyterian community (St Giles Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's Church and Knox) to watch The Choral, at Bytowne Cinema. This is a film set in England during the Great War, starring Ralph Fiennes, offering a reminder of the importance of community and the power of music to strengthen souls in troubled times.
Discussion will follow in the home of Andrew, a ten minute walk from the Bytowne. There are limited spaces. RSVP early! More details in the poster below.
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FOOD PANTRY JANUARY SCHEDULE
Our Food Pantry is here to support you!
Indigenous Community members in need are welcome to stop by on the following dates:
When: January 7th, 21st (Wednesdays)
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Kinaagadiwendimin (Room 117) at Odawa
Come grab some fresh, nutritious food for you and your family.
One-time, onsite self-verification and registration needed.
Email the Food Pantry at foodpantry@odawa.on.ca to apply to become a volunteer or for more details.
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Snow doesn’t ask who deserves it, it simply covers everything it touches. That’s how God’s grace works too. It falls freely, covers completely, and makes all things new. ❄️🤍
If you’ve found encouragement here, you’ll love the deeper devotionals waiting for you on our site — crafted with prayer, Scripture, and peace. Your support helps us keep pouring out God’s hope each day. Link in bio
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