Christian Events Compiled by CHRI 99.1 FM
Robert Du Broy
CHRI 99.1 FM Entertainment Events
Revised September 24th, 2003
On Friday, September 26th, Operation Eyesight Universal presents a musical
evening by the Gospel Lighthouse Quartet. The location will be St. Columbia
Anglican Church, 24 Sandridge Rd. For information, call 733-0209.
**On Saturday September 27th at 730pm, The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir and
The Choraliers from Brampton perform the Male Choirs' Fall Concert at
Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church, Hwy 18 east of Hwy. 31. For
information, call 613-258-9321.
**On Saturday September 27th at 7pm, Stephanie Coward-Yaskiw presents her
new album Emmanuel in concert. The location will be Bell Street United
Church. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/seniors and students and free for
children under 12. For information, call 231-5922.
**On Saturday September 27th at 8pm, Les Violons du Roy return to Ottawa
performing the official opening of the 2003 Outaouais Festival of Sacred
Music. The performance will include Mozart's Great Mass in C Minor and other
works. The location will be St. Joseph's Church, Laurier and Cumberland. For
information, call 771-5329.
On Sunday September 28th, Evensong, according to the Book of Common Prayer,
will be performed by the combined choirs of Holy Trinity, Merickville and
the Evensong Choir of All Saints' Westboro. The location will be Holy
Trinity Church in Merickville.
**On Saturday October 4th at 730pm, The Salvation Army Sylvia House Hospice
presents Voices for Hospice 2003 - Hospices in Harmony featuring the Orpheus
Choral Group and The Salvation Army Woodroffe Temple Band. The location will
be The Salvation Army Woodroffe Temple, 820 Carling Ave. There is no
admission fee, but donations will be received.
On Saturday, October 4th, at 7:30pm, Augustine's College holds their 7th
Annual Hymn Sing. The location will be the church of St. Barnabas, Apostle &
Martyr, 70 James St. For information, call 237-9870.
**On Sunday October 5th at 730pm, Quintessential performs Gesualdo and
Monteverdi: Quintessential Sons of the High Renaissance. The location will
be St. Luke's Church, 760 Somerset St W. Admission is by donation.
**On Sunday October 5th at 430pm, Jazz Vespers take place at The Chapel of
the Holy Spirit, All Saints' Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Rd. The afternoon
will include Yves Laroche on piano, James O'Farrell on sax and vocals, Theo
Chan on drums, Allan Miskell on bass, Charles Gordon on trumpet, Bianca
Pittours, vocalist, and Tom McMahon on bass. For information, call 725-9487.
On Saturday, October 11th, Pinnacle Group Inc. presents a workshop and
concert with Alvin Slaughter Ministries. The location is Palais des Congrès
de Montreal, 1001 de Bleury. For information, call 514-367-3064 or
514-368-9309.
**On Sunday October 12th at 6pm, the John Paul II Gala Concert Celebration
takes place at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. The event features
classical and contemporary musicians in addition to representatives from the
political, film and media realms. For information, visit the Web site at
www.catholicradio.com.
On Saturday October 18th at 730pm, Country, Gospel and Bluegrass Night takes
place featuring The Northern Sons, The Bowes Brothers and Lloyd, Clyne and
Revival. The location will be the Perth Auditorium. Proceeds benefit
orphanages in Malawi and the Philippines. For information, call 284-9862 or
257-3730.
**On Saturday October 18th at 8pm, An Evening of Sacred Music will be
performed by soprano Karina Gauvin and accompanist Michael McMahon. The
location will be the Chapel of Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland. Tickets are
$25/person with proceeds benefiting the St. Clement parish renovation fund.
For information, call 791-4745.
**On Saturday October 18th at 7pm, Rev. Dorian Baxter - aka Elvis Priestly -
performs a Tribute to Elvis Show at Brockville Collegiate Institute. For
information, call 613-342-1239 or 613-342-5721.
On Saturday October 25th, the Mission Aviation Fellowship of Canada
celebrates their 30th year of ministry with a fundraising banquet. The
evening features guest speaker Michael Coren and a musical performance from
Kelita. Advance tickets are $30/person. The location will be the Crossroads
Centre in Burlington. For information, call 1-877-351-9344.
**On Sunday October 26th at 730pm, the Chamber Euphonia Choir with director
Matthew Larkin performs Music for all Saints and Souls at Christ Church
Cathedral, 420 Sparks St. For information, call 236-9149.
**On Friday October 31st, Hallternative Night II takes place featuring One
Cross and Ransom in concert. The location will be 235 Donald St. Tickets are
$7 in advance or $8 at the door. For information, call 841-6557.
On Saturday November 1st, the Canadian Gospel Music Association presents the
25th Annual Covenant Awards at the Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa. For
information, visit the Web site at www.cgmaonline.com.
**On Sunday November 2nd, Jazz Vespers take place at The Chapel of the Holy
Spirit, All Saints' Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Rd. The afternoon will
include Yves Laroche on piano, James O'Farrell on sax and vocals, Theo Chan
on drums, Allan Miskell on bass, Charles Gordon on trumpet, Bianca Pittours,
vocalist, and Tom McMahon on bass. For information, call 725-9487.
On Sunday November 16th at 430pm, Evensong will be performed in the Chapel
of the Holy Spirit, All Saints' Westboro, 347 Richmond Rd. For information,
call 725-9487 or 226-7462.
On Friday November 21st Sonicflood will perform at Evangel Pentecostal
Church in Montreal. The cost is $30 in advance or $35 at the door with group
rates available. For information, call 514-935-9656.
On Saturday November 22nd, Sonicflood will perform in concert at the McVety
Centre of Canada Christian College in East Toronto.
On Sunday November 30th, St. Stephens Presbyterian Church hosts the second
in a series of concerts as part of their Sunday Evening Concert Series
featuring harpist Caroline Leonardelli. The church is located at 579
Parkdale Ave. For information, call 728-0558.
**On Saturday December 6th, Les Violons du Roy perform Handel's Messiah 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 December 7th at 2pm, the National Capital Concert Band performs
Music for a Joyous Season at Christ Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks St. For
information, call 236-9149.
**On Sunday December 7th, Jazz Vespers take place at The Chapel of the Holy
Spirit, All Saints' Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Rd. The afternoon will
include Yves Laroche on piano, James O'Farrell on sax and vocals, Theo Chan
on drums, Allan Miskell on bass, Charles Gordon on trumpet, Bianca Pittours,
vocalist, and Tom McMahon on bass. For information, call 725-9487.
**On Friday December 12th at 730pm, the Chamber Euphonia Choir with director
Matthew Larkin performs Music for all Saints and Souls at Christ Church
Cathedral, 420 Sparks St. For information, call 236-9149.
**On Wednesday December 17th at 8pm, mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah performs
Christmas Around the World at Christ Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks St. For
information, call 236-9149.
**On Sunday January 4th, Jazz Vespers take place at The Chapel of the Holy
Spirit, All Saints' Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Rd. The afternoon will
include Yves Laroche on piano, James O'Farrell on sax and vocals, Theo Chan
on drums, Allan Miskell on bass, Charles Gordon on trumpet, Bianca Pittours,
vocalist, and Tom McMahon on bass. For information, call 725-9487.
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 February 23rd, Ladysmith Black Mambazo perform in concert at Christ
Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks St. For information, call 236-9149.
**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 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 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.
CHRI 99.1 FM Community Announcements
Revised September 24th, 2003
On Thursday September 25th at 630pm, churches in Almonte present an
Introductory Dinner as part of the National Initiative for Alpha. The
location will be the Civitan Hall. For information, call 256-4954.
From September 25th to 27th, the End-Time Handmaidens & Servants 2003 Quebec
Conference takes place at Mont Saint Sauveur outside Montreal. Speakers will
include Gwen Shaw, Pat Fraser and Alain Caron. For information, call
819-778-2173.
**On Thursday September 25th at 730pm, HELP Nite for separated and divorced
Catholics takes place at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place. For
information, call 738-5025 ext 217.
**From Friday September 26th to Sunday September 28th, a Revival Convention
takes place at McLeod Stewarton United Church. The weekend includes speakers
Rob Brown from the Life Centre and evangelist Cynthia Dyer from Toronto. For
information, call 260-2822.
On Friday, September 26th, at 8pm The Friday Night Watch holds Worship and
Prayer at the Embassy West Hotel, 1400 Carling Ave. Worship will be lead by
Salt of the Earth. For information send e-mail to coter...@rogers.com.
On Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th, from 10am until
noon, Britannia United Church, 985 Pinecrest Rd, holds a Rummage Sale. For
information, call 828-6018.
On Friday September 26th at 6pm, Disciples of Christ in Community present an
Information Session and Dinner regarding sessions they hold throughout the
year. For information, call 725-9487.
From September 26th to 28th, Celtic Horizons holds its 2003 Celtic Spirit
Retreat at Galilee Retreat/Mission Centre. The weekend features the theme
The Celtic Way of Prayer and will be led by Dara Molloy. For information,
call 613-277-2784 or visit the Web site at
www.celtichorizons.org/retreat.htm.
On Saturday, September 27th from 11am until 3pm, Ambassador Ministries in
Covenant host Family Fun Day at the Mother Teresa Catholic School Annex on
Concession St. in Russell. There will be a BBQ, silent auction, face
painting and more. For information, call 445-3233.
On Saturday September 27th at 9am, Parkdale United Church holds a Fall
Rummage Sale. The church is located at 579 Parkdale Ave. at Gladstone. Free
parking will be available. For information, call 728-8656.
**On Saturday September 27th at 9am, Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa and
iSisters Technology Mentoring Inc host and Open House to introduce a digital
video camp at Elmwood School, 261 Buena Vista Rd. For information, call
247-4776 ext. 310.
**On Saturday September 27th at 9am, St. Patrick's Basilica holds an Outdoor
Garage Sale and BBQ. The rain date is Saturday October 4th. The church is
located at 220 Kent St.
**On Saturday September 28th, Annunciation of the Lord Parish holds a NET
Retreat for youth in grades 9 to 12. The church is located at 2414 Ogilvie
Rd. The cost will be $10/person. For information, call 745-9681.
**On Sunday September 28th, the NAIM Catholic Ministry to Widows and
Widowers begins a series of sessions for recently bereaved widowed persons o
all denominations. For information, call 731-6729.
**On Tuesday September 30th at 730pm, an information meeting will be held
regarding a volunteer experience for young adults in the Dominican Republic
during August of 2004. For information, call 236-6557.
**Beginning Tuesday September 30th and throughout the Fall season,
Spirituality of Parenting - a 2-part adult learning session - takes place
for parents seeking a deeper meaning in their parenting. For information,
call 738-5025 ext. 251.
On Wednesday October 1st at 7pm, Solomon's Porch - a city-wide
non-denominational worship gathering - takes place at Arlington Woods
Church, 225 McClellan Rd. For information, visit the Web site at
www.solomonsporch.ca.
Beginning Wednesday October 1st, Kairos Spirituality for Social Justice
Centre presents Commitment to Social Transformation. The Centre is located
at 211 Bronson Centre. Registration is $25/person. For information, call
236-6557 or e-mail kai...@bellnet.ca.
**On Friday October 3rd at 1130am, the Ottawa-Vanier Chapter of AGLOW hosts
a Buffet Luncheon at the Comfort Inn, 112 Montreal Rd. The event features
praise, thanksgiving and testimonies. For information, call 226-6703 or
829-1462.
From October 3rd to 4th, St. James' the Apostle Anglican Church hosts a
Renewal and Healing Conference with leaders Bishop Eddie and Emma Marsh. The
cost will be $25/participant. The church is located at 12 Harvey St. in
Perth. For information, call 267-1163.
On October 3rd, The Breast Cancer Society of Canada holds their 6th Annual
National Dress-Down Day. For information, call 1-800-567-8767 or online
www.dressdownday.ca.
On October 3rd to October 5th, The Billings Ovulation Method offers a
Workshop for couples, doctors and healthcare professionals, teachers in
training and clergy at the Plaza La Chaudière in Hull. For information, call
Denis 684-5310 or check out www.naturalfamilyplanning.ca.
On Saturday, October 4th, from 9am to noon, Barrhaven Child Care Centre
holds a Children's Used Clothing, Toy, and Equipment Sale, at Mother Teresa
Catholic High School, 440 Longfields Dr. For information, call Brent
825-9385.
**On Sunday October 5th, Campaign Life Coalition Ottawa helps organize Life
Chain in Ottawa - an annual pro-life event that takes place across North
America as people stand in silent, prayerful witness to the truth that human
life begins at conception. For information on times and locations, call
729-0379.
On Sunday, October 5th, at 2pm, a service takes place to give thanks for our
animal friends in commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi, at Christ Church,
101 Rue Symmes in Gatineau. For information, call 684-8233.
**On Monday October 6th, a Dinner and Lecture featuring Guyanese and
Caribbean cuisine, and speaker Dr. Robert Moore will be held at Christ
Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks St. For information, call 236-9149.
On Monday October 6th, the Christian Women's Club holds a meeting featuring
a special presentation entitled Special Music. The location will be Cameron'
s Place, 301 Palladium Dr. For information, call 270-0166.
**On Tuesday October 7th at 7pm, Christian Business and Professional Women's
Association holds and evening of dinner and fun with Doris Tessier
presenting the 5th Avenue Jewellery Collection, Lynne Harper performing
music, and speaker Maureen Harvey-Wills. The location will be Mr. Keith's,
1220 Old Innes Rd, Suite 109. For information, call 749-5793.
On Tuesday October 7th at 7pm, the Carleton Place/Almonte Christian Women's
Club presents Simple Pleasures Dinner Party featuring Joanne Pelletier of
Toys & Treasures, music by local vocalist Jean Finkle and more. The cost
will be $15/person. The location will be Kelly's Loft, Hwy. 29 in Carleton
Place. For information, call 257-7009.
**On Wednesday October 8th at 930am, the Christian Women's Club in Perth
holds their 30 Year Celebration with a Country Fair theme and speaker Gerri
Wein from Kingston. The location will be Code's Mill. For information, call
267-4612
From Friday October 10th to Sunday October 12th, YWAM presents a conference
entitled The Rendezvous. The conference features speakers John Dawson and
Frank Naea and music by 100 Hours from England. For information, call
255-0969.
**On Monday October 13th, Canadian Links Ministries presents a Christian
outreach golf tournament - the 2003 Greater Ottawa Links Invitational
featuring David Sweet, president and CEO of Promise Keepers Canada. For
information, call 839-0929 or visit the Web site at www.clmgolf.ca.
From October 16th to 27th, a Pilgrimage with Father Francis Donnelly takes
place through Rome, Assisi and Prague in recognition of the beatification of
Mother Teresa. For information, call 728-6711 or 567-0579.
**From Friday October 17th to Saturday October 18th, the Prevailing Church
Conference 2003 in conjunction with the Student Ministry Conference 2003
take place at Bethel Pentecostal Church featuring presentations from Bill
Hybels, Henry Schorr, and Bo Boshers. For information, call 1-800-804-0777.
On Saturday October 18th at 930am, The Royal School of Church Music Eastern
Ontario Branch presents Music for Small Churches with facilitators Rosemary
and William Brown. The location will be the Anglican Church of St. John the
Evangelist in Lancaster. For information, call 613-932-7316.
On Saturday October 18th at 11am, local author Clive Douglas Campbell
presents a free seminar entitled Messiah: 2030 Bible Prophecy and the Road
Map to Peace at Salem Storehouse. For information, call 728-5290.
On Saturday, October 18th from 8am to noon, The Salvation Army Booth Centre
Auxiliary holds a Garage Sale at The Salvation Army Woodroffe Temple, 820
Woodroffe Ave. For information, call Marjorie at 727-9754.
**On Sunday October 19th at 1130am, St. John Chrysostom Parish in Arnprior
holds a Hot Roast Beef Dinner. The cost will be $10/adults with discounts
for children. For information, call 613-623-2282.
**On Sunday October 19th at 4pm, Our Lady of the Angels Parish in Moose
Creek holds their Annual Harvest Supper at the Moose Creek Recreation Centre
on St. Polycarp St. The cost will be $10/adults, $5/children and free for
children under 5. For information, call 613-538-2348.
**On Wednesday October 22nd, the Alta Vista Environmental Network presents
an informative evening with experienced pest management consultant Doug
Perkins on managing outdoor and indoor pests. The location will be the Heron
Road Community Centre 1480 Heron Rd. For information, call 731-4713.
**On Saturday October 25th, Compassion Canada comes to Ottawa with their 40
Years Changing Lives Tour. For information, visit the Web site at
www.compassion.ca.
**On Friday and Saturday October 24th and 25th, St. Stephen's Anglican
Church holds the New to You Rummage Sale. The location will be the church
hall at 430 Watson St. For information, call 828-2472/
From October 31st to November 1st, Tom Jackson's Institute of Music Ministry
Seminar for music ministry leaders takes place during the CGMA Covenant
Award Weekend. The location will be Bethany Baptist Church in Ottawa. For
information, visit the Web site at www.immanuelagency.com/IMM.
On Saturday November 1st at 930am, Kairos Spirituality for Social Justice
Centre presents An Unsettling Truth: The Call to Justice and Personal
Growth - a Day of Reflection. The Centre is located at 211 Bronson Centre.
For information, call 236-6557 or e-mail kai...@bellnet.ca.
**On Monday November 3rd at 630pm, Every Home for Christ brings their
nation-wide event entitled A Call to Courage to Ottawa. The evening will
inform, encourage and inspire Canadian Christians to answer the call to
courageous Christianity. The location will be the Travelodge Hotel, 1376
Carling Ave. For information, call 1-800-265-7326 or visit the Web site at
www.ehc.ca.
On November 7th and 8th, Academy on Campus - a talent competition and
conference for aspiring Christian songwriters and performers - takes place
at Prairie Bible College in Three Hills, Alberta. This event is a joint
effort between the Gospel Music Association and Prairie Bible College. For
information, call 403-443-3047 or visit the Web site at www.pbi.ab.ca/aoc.
**On Saturday November 8th at 10am, St. Thomas in Stittsville holds a
Snowflake Bazaar and Craft Fair with Christmas crafts, books, baked goods, a
luncheon and more. For information, call 836-5741 or e-mail
stt...@magma.ca.
On Thursday November 13th at 930am, The Royal School of Church Music Eastern
Ontario Branch presents Meet, Eat and Sing with conductor Wesley Warren. The
location will be St. Andrew's United Church in Cumberland. For information,
call 1-800-608-5205.
**On Friday and Saturday November 21st and 22nd, St. George's Anglican
Church presents a course in Christian listening for clergy and laypeople.
The church is located at 152 Metcalfe St. The cost will be $25/person. For
information, call 721-6039.
On Saturday November 29th at 930am, Kairos Spirituality for Social Justice
Centre presents Religion and the Sacred Journey. The Centre is located at
211 Bronson Centre. For information, call 236-6557 or e-mail
kai...@bellnet.ca.
CHRI 99.1 FM Continuing Announcements [expire as noted]
Revised September 24th, 2003
The Ottawa Christian Chorale is recruiting Christian singers for their
40-voice interdenominational choir. Rehearsals are Saturday mornings. For
information, call 830-0108 or e-mail len...@rogers.com or visit the Web
site at www.welcome.to/occ. [expires September 30, 2003]
Bibleway Ministries presents Holy Ghost Crusades once monthly at Michelle
Heights Community Centre, 2955 Michelle Dr. For information, call 831-3265
or e-mail bibl...@sympatico.ca. [expires October 26, 2003]
Each Thursday evening at 7pm, Woodvale Pentecostal church presents
Experiencing God Worship and Prayer Ministry. For information, call
829-2362. [expires 31 October 2003]
New Beginnings Community Church hopes to expand their Music and Worship
Ministries. They are seeking a worship leader and musicians. For
information, call Pastor Ray Lepage at 822-3129. [expires 31 October 2003]
The Children's Aid Society holds Information Nights about fostering and
adoption. For information, call 742-1620. [expires November 27, 2003]
**Bilingual volunteers are needed for the Family Lounge of the Ottawa
Hospital's General Campus. If you're interested in volunteering, call
737-8094. [expires December 1, 2003]
During the months of autumn, the Archdiocese of Ottawa presents Adult
Learning Sessions in Lay Formation examining such topics as Spirituality of
Parenting and What Does It Mean For Me To Be A Catholic In This World Today?
For information, call 738-5025 ext. 251. [expires December 6, 2003]