Christian Events in Ottawa Compiled by CHRI 99.1 FM
Robert Du Broy
CHRI 99.1 FM Entertainment Events
**On Friday February 13th at 8pm, the Harmonia Choir of Eastern Ottawa
performs Songs on the Theme of Love in concert at the Orleans Theatre, 255
Centrum Blvd. For information, call 833-1812.
**On Saturday February 14th from noon until 5pm, the Door of Faith Community
Association sponsors Winter Fest 2004 - a family day featuring games, food,
prizes and more. The location will be Bingham Park, Cathcart and Dalhousie.
For information, call 819-671-8060.
On Sunday February 15th, 2004, St. Stephens Presbyterian Church hosts the
third in a series of concerts as part of their Sunday Evening Concert Series
featuring a performance by musician Angela Casagrande and pianist Heather
Rice-Oboe. The church is located at 579 Parkdale Ave. For information, call
728-0558.
**On Monday February 16th, Hungry for the Spirit -- a monthly evening of
music, poetry and spoken-word by artists of faith - will be held featuring a
performance by Carey B. Grant and more. The location is 1938 Danforth Ave.
in Toronto. For information, call 416-422-1441.
**From Thursday February 19th to Saturday February 21st, the Catholic
Education Foundation of Ottawa-Carleton presents the Broadway classic The
Music Man at Sacred Heart High School, 5870 Abbott St in Stittsville.
Tickets are $12/students and seniors and $17/adults with proceeds going to
the Helping to Alleviate Poverty in our Schools campaign. For information,
call 224-4455.
On February 23rd, Ladysmith Black Mambazo perform in concert at Christ
Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks St. For information, call 236-9149.
**From Thursday February 26th to Saturday February 28th, the Catholic
Education Foundation of Ottawa-Carleton presents the Broadway classic The
Music Man at Sacred Heart High School, 5870 Abbott St in Stittsville.
Tickets are $12/students and seniors and $17/adults with proceeds going to
the Helping to Alleviate Poverty in our Schools campaign. For information,
call 224-4455.
On Friday February 27th at 9pm, Tim's Myth and Tara Shannon perform at The
Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Quebec. For information, call 819-459-3228.
On Sunday February 29th at 430pm, the Choirs of Christ Church Cathedral with
the Salvation Army Brass Band, directed by Wayne Riddell perform Songs of
Praise at Christ Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks ST. For information, call
236-9149.
**On Saturday March 13th at 7pm, DJs Promotions, CHRI 99.1 FM and Tyndale
College and Seminary present The Free Experience featuring ZOE Girl,
Superchic[k], Joy Williams and guest speaker Susie Shellenberger. The
location will be the Adult High School auditorium, 300 Rochester St. Tickets
are $25 in advance of $30 at the door. For information, call 247-1440.
**On Monday March 15th, Hungry for the Spirit -- a monthly evening of music,
poetry and spoken-word by artists of faith - will be held featuring a
performance by Brian Wheldon and more. The location is 1938 Danforth Ave. in
Toronto. For information, call 416-422-1441.
>From Friday March 19th to Monday March 22nd, Jeremy Begbie performs The
Sound of Hope - a weekend of lectures and music ministry. For information,
call David Stewart at 726-794 or visit the Web site at www.soundhope.ca.
On Saturday March 20th at 10am, Maria Hawkins -- aka Ottawa's Blueslady --
hosts a Musical Morning for Children at Christ Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks
St. For information, call 236-9149.
**On Friday March 26th at 7pm, Comedy in Motion - a program featuring
advanced juggling, wild unicycling, balancing skills, a gospel message and
starring Bob Cates - will be held at St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church, 2400
Alta Vista Dr. Advance tickets are $10/adults and $5/children.
On Sunday April 4th at 7pm, Les Violons du Roy perform Bach's St. John
Passion at Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Tickets are $45 in advance, $55
at the door or $25/students. For information, visit the Web site at
www.violonsduroy.com.
On Sunday May 2nd, 2004, St. Stephens Presbyterian Church hosts the last in
a series of concerts as part of their Sunday Evening Concert Series
featuring violin and piano with a gypsy music theme by Ioan Harea & James
Wright. The church is located at 579 Parkdale Ave. For information, call
728-0558.
**On Saturday May 8th, Spring Celebration takes place at Paramount Canada's
Wonderland in Vaughn, Ontario. The Saturday will feature performances by
Superchic[k], Thousand Foot Krutch, Relient K, Audio Adrenaline and the
Newsboys. For information, call 905-832-8131.
**On Monday May 17th, Hungry for the Spirit -- a monthly evening of music,
poetry and spoken-word by artists of faith - will be held featuring a
performance by John Dawson and more. The location is 1938 Danforth Ave. in
Toronto. For information, call 416-422-1441.
CHRI 99.1 FM Community Announcements
**On Friday February 13th, the Renfrew and District Christian School Society
holds their Annual Fundraising Banquet at Trinity St. Andrew's Church in
Renfrew. Tickets are $15/person. For information, call 432-4340.
**On Friday and Saturday February 13th and 14th, the Capital Chordettes
offer Singing Valentines that include chocolates and 2 songs. For
information, call 274-0643 or visit the Web site at
www.singingvalentines.com.
**On Saturday February 14th at 10am, Community Christian School holds their
Annual Open House. The school is located at 2681 Glen St. in Metcalfe. For
information, call 821-3669.
**On Saturday February 14th, Blessings Christian Marketplace holds A Day of
Compassion in support of Compassion Canada. Sponsor a Compassion child in
store and receive a free Max Lucado book. For information, visit
www.compassion.ca.
**On Saturday February 14th at 7pm, facilitators Lorna and Ray Brule present
The Alpha Marriage Course at All Saints' Lutheran Church, Pinecrest at the
Queensway. For information, call 829-7026.
**From Monday February 16th to Wednesday February 18th, Mentorship Aftercare
Presence, also known as M.A.P., holds a training evening for those
interested in volunteering to help people leaving the criminal justice
system. For information, call 762-1656 or visit the Web site
www.mapottawa.com.
**From Monday February 16th to Wednesday February 18th, Redeemer Christian
High School celebrates Christian Education Week with a weeklong Open House.
For information, call 723-9262 or visit the Web site at www.rchs.on.ca.
**On Friday February 18th, the Renfrew and District Christian School Society
holds an Open House. For information, call 432-4340.
**On Thursday February 19th at 7pm, the Prostate Cancer Association holds
their Monthly Meeting at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 930 Watson St. For
information, call 828-0762.
**On Friday and Saturday, February 20th and 21st, River of Life Christian
Fellowship holds their Fresh Fire Youth Summit for youth and young adults
with speaker A.J. Mallet. For information, call 613-623-9845.
**On Saturday February 21st at 9am, AGLOW Canada - Nepean Lighthouse holds a
Breakfast Meeting at Macie's Hotel, 1274 Carling Ave. For information, call
825-5598.
**On Saturday February 21st at 9am, Kanata United Church holds their Book
Fair and Bake Sale with proceeds supporting the church's Outreach Projects.
The church is located at 33 Leacock Dr. in Kanata. For information, call
270-9640.
On Saturday February 21st at 9am, Kanata United Church holds a Used Book
Sale. Books are currently needed for the sale and can be dropped off at the
church anytime. The church is located at 33 Leacock Dr. off Beaverbrook in
Kanata. For information, call 270-9640.
>From Monday February 23rd to Saturday February 28th, Miracle Centre of
Prayer Tower Ministries International presents Let the Fire of Christ's
Glory Reign Over the City of Ottawa with Rev. Paul Lewis and Rev. Michael
and Vinnette Johnson. The location will be the Travelodge Hotel, 1376
Carling Ave. For information, call 526-0738.
**On Tuesday February 24th at 530pm, a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be
served at Spencerville United Church. The cost will be $5/adults and
$2/children. All are welcome.
**From Friday February 27th to Sunday February 29th, Bibleway Ministries
celebrates 11 years in ministry with a weekend featuring the theme God Has
Not Forgot and speaker Pastor Hopeton Morris of Ebenezer Apostolic Church.
For information, call 831-3265.
On Friday and Saturday February 27th and 28th, Beginning Again Weekend - a
retreat weekend of healing and growth for separated and divorced persons -
takes place at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place. Pre-registration is
required and the cost is $30/person. For information, call 738-5025 ext.
217.
**On Saturday February 28th, Bob Cotie will give a seminar on balloon-making
and ideas for using them in Sunday School and Junior Church. The location
will be Kanata Wesleyan Church. Registration is required before February
15th. For information, call 225-4416.
On Sunday February 29th at 730pm, Mad About the Arts co-sponsors The Image
of Melancholy: Finding Release and Hope Through Music. The evening features
Rare Blend vocal ensemble and Rohahes Iain Phillips - a Celtic harpist and
vocalist. The location will be All Saints' Westboro, 347 Richmond Rd.
On Tuesday March 2nd at 1230pm, Christ Church Cathedral performances by
Frances Macdonnell and Garth Hampson as part of their Lenten Concert Series.
For information, call 236-9149.
**From Friday March 5th to Sunday March 7th, the Ottawa Canadian Chinese
Christian Professional Fellowship, the Chinese Entrepreneur Association -
Ottawa Chapter and Emmanuel Alliance Church of Ottawa co-sponsor Come Alive
in the 21st Century featuring Professor Charles Lee. The location will be
Emmanuel Alliance Church of Ottawa, 4 Thorncliff Place at Bells Corners. For
information, call 228-9108.
On Saturday March 6th at 930am, St. Stephen's Church hosts a day designed
for people aged 16 to 30 entitled Here I Am, Send Me! The day will feature
an exploration of God's call on your life and musical guests Firefall. For
informaiton, call 233-6271 ext. 237.
On Tuesday March 9th at 1230pm, Christ Church Cathedral performances by
Cathedral Boys' Choir as part of their Lenten Concert Series. For
information, call 236-9149.
>From March 19th to 22nd, a weekend of learning, performance and celebration
will be held with Jeremy Begbie. The weekend will focus on how the arts bear
witness to the truth of Jesus. For information, call 726-7794 or visit the
Web site at www.soundhope.ca.
**On Saturday April 24th, CCRSO and the Catholic Diocesan Renewal Teams
present Celebrate Jesus - a day of music, celebration, exhortation, teaching
and drama with Bishop Paul-Andre Durocher, Fr. Roger Vandenaaker and others.
The location will be St. Joe's High School in Cornwall. For information,
call 613-932-3543.
>From Wednesday May 12th to Friday May 14th, the National March for Life in
Ottawa 2004 takes place featuring a series of events across the national
capital region. For information, call 729-0379 or toll-free 1-800-730-5358.
On May 13th, the 7th Annual March for Life takes place in Ottawa. Sponsors
are currently needed. For information, call 729-0379.
On Monday June 21st, the Anglican Church of Canada presents the National
Aboriginal Day of Prayer.
On August 7th 2004, the Believer's Covenant Church hosts a Miracle and
Healing Explosion with Rev. Van Johnson from Regina, Saskatchewan. The
location will be Centre 76 in Athens. For information, call 613-924-1112.
CHRI 99.1 FM Continuing Announcements [expire as noted]
Revised February 4, 2004
On the third Tuesday of each month, sessions for bereaved widowed persons of
all denominations are offered by NAIM Catholic Ministry to Widows and
Widowers. The location is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. For
information, call 731-6729. [expires February 29, 2004]
**Woodvale Church offers LifeGroups - weekly support groups focusing on
topics such as DivorceCare, gambling recovery, survivors of abuse,
depression and much more. The church is located at 205 Greenbank Rd. For
information, call 829-2362. [expires March 31, 2004]
Post crisis pregnancy support is available for men and on an individual and
couple basis. For information, call Elaine at 228-7475. [expires March 31,
2004]