Christian Events Compiled by CHRI 99.1 FM
Robert Du Broy
CHRI 99.1 FM Entertainment Events
Revised January 7th, 2004
**On Thursday January 8th at 7pm, Broken Strings with Mike Staples will
perform music at Lift Jesus Higher and City Church. Marc Dupont will be the
speaker for the evening. The church is located at 155 Carillon St. in
Vanier. For information, visit the Web site at www.citychurch.net.
**From Friday January 9th to Sunday January 11th, The Ottawa Chamber Music
Society presents a Winter Festival featuring the music of a variety of
renowned Canadian composers. The location will be Christ Church Cathedral,
420 Sparks St. Admission is free. For information, call 234-8008 ext. 241 or
visit the Web site at www.chamberfest.com.
**On Sunday January 25th at 3pm, Rideau Park United Church presents a
concert of organ and brass music featuring organist Thomas Annand and The
Rideau Lakes Brass Quintet. The church is located at 2203 Alta Vista Dr.
Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students and seniors. For information, call
733-1109 or 736-0546.
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 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.
>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 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 January 7th 2004
**From Thursday January 8th to Sunday January 11th, Lift Jesus Higher and
City Church present Marc Dupont speaking on The Flames of Revival. The
church is located at 155 Carillon St. in Vanier.
On Friday January 9th, a Mass and Anointing of the Sick will be held at St.
Anthony's Church. For information, call 236-2304.
On Friday January 9th at 930am, the Christian Women's Club holds a meeting
featuring speaker constable Jodi Empey on Safety for Women and singer
Shelley Moore. For information, call 267-4612.
On Friday January 9th, Aglow Ottawa-Vanier Lighthouse hosts a Buffet
Luncheon at the Comfort Inn, 112 Montreal Rd. The luncheon will feature
speaker Veronica Dewar. The cost will be $11/person. For information, call
226-6703 or 829-1462.
**From January 10th to January 31st, All Saints Lutheran Church presents
Free Alpha Training. The church is located at 1061 Pinecrest Rd. For
information, call 591-3903 or 850-9889.
On Sunday January 11th, Archbishop Marcel Gervais hosts the Annual Homelands
Mass, celebrating cultural diversity in Canada and the Church, at Notre Dame
Cathedral on Sussex.
On Monday January 12th, the Christian Women's Club presents an evening of
socializing, dinner and a special presentation on folk art. The location
will be Cameron's Place, 301 Palladium Dr. For information, call 836-4228.
**On Tuesday January 13th and 20th at 7pm each evening, the Capital
Chordettes - a women's barbershop chorus - hold New Members Nights at
Glouecester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike St. For information, call 744-8336
or 684-3133.
**On Tuesday January 13th at 7pm, the Christian Business and Professional
Women's Association holds an evening featuring the theme Ringing in the New
with Fashions featuring fashions from Creations Papilon and much more. The
location will be Mr. Keith's, 1220 Old Innes Rd. Suite 109. The cost will be
$20/person. For information, call 729-5793.
On Tuesday January 13th at 730pm, an Information Night for the Married for
Life Course will be held at Community Pentecostal Church, 1825 St. Joseph
Blvd. For information, call 824-0836 or visit the Web site at www.mmi.ca.
On Tuesday January 13th at 7pm, the Carleton Place/Almonte Christian Women's
Club holds a dinner party featuring the theme Changes - Inside and Out. The
evening will feature a special presentation and music performed by Jean
Finkle. The location will be Kelly's Loft, Hwy. 29 in Carleton Place. For
information, call 257-7009.
On Tuesday January 13th, the Bells Corners Christian Women's Club holds
their next meeting with naturopath Dr. Ann Lawrence. Admission is $4/person
and includes child care. For information, call 820-2911 or 270-0810.
**On Wednesday January 14th at 930am, the Orleans/Gloucester Christian Women
's Club holds a meeting featuring the theme Resolutions and Solutions. For
information, call 749-9127.
**On Thursday January 15th at 7pm, the Arnprior Christian Women's Club holds
an event featuring music, a speaker and more. The location will be the
Quality Inn in Arnprior. For information, call 623-5319.
On Thursday January 15th at 730pm, an Information Night for the Married for
Life Course will be held at Ottawa Public Library, 1705 Orleans Blvd. For
information, call 824-0836 or visit the Web site at www.mmi.ca.
On Thursday January 15th, H.E.L.P. Nite for separated and divorced Catholics
takes place at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place. The speaker will be
Fr. Mark Slatter. For information, call 738-5025 ext. 217.
**On Saturday January 17th at 6pm, Parkway Road Pentecostal Church holds a
Missions Auction with guest speaker Carl Wake. The church is located at 7275
Parkway Rd. in Greely. For information, call 821-1056.
**On Saturday January 17th at 9am, Aglow Canada Nepean Lighthouse holds a
Breakfast Meeting featuring speaker Christine Raymer. The location will be
Macie's Hotel, 1274 Carling Ave. The cost will be $12/person. For
information, call 825-5598.
On Saturday January 17th, an Adult Faith Development Series begins with a
session that asks the question "What does it mean for me to be a Catholic in
the world today?" For information, call 738-5025 ext. 251
On Sunday January 18th at 730pm, an Ecumenical Worship Service for the Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held at Notre Dame Cathedral. The
service will be bilingual and all are welcome.
>From January 19th to 21st, Deborah's Daughters presents the Leading Women
Conference for Canadian Christian Women in Leadership. The location will be
the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel. For information, visit the Web site at
www.leadingwomen.ca.
**From Friday January 23rd to Friday January 30th, Open Heaven Ministries
presents a conference featuring Dr. Leon Van Rooyen - president and founder
of Global Ministries and Relief. For information, call 842-0809.
>From January 23rd to 25th, the Ottawa Christian Mediation Centre presents a
Silent Weekend Retreat featuring the theme Stability: Love's Spiritual Path.
The weekend will be lead by Deacon Derek Smith. The location will be
Notre-Dame-de-la-Providence in Orleans. For information, call 836-2620 or
e-mail wba...@sympatico.ca.
**From Wednesday January 28th to Friday January 30th, Believers Covenant
Church hosts Prophet Michael Johnson from Ottawa's Miracle Centre Prayer
Towers. The church is located at 7 Prince St. in Athens. For information,
call 613-924-1112.
**On Thursday January 29th at 830am, Ottawa Christian Leadership Centre with
the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and New Direction for Life Ministries
of Canada presents a conference entitled The Church and Sexual Orientation
featuring speakers David Colpitts, Dr. Janet Epp Buckingham and Wendy
Gritter. The location will be the Southway Inn, 2431 Bank St. For
information, call 224-3999 ext. 116.
On February 4th, Greenbelt Baptist Church presents an Alpha Celebration
Supper featuring basics of Christianity and answers to life's questions. The
church is located at 839 Shefford Rd. For information, call 824-7938.
>From February 6th to 8th, St. Augustine's Seminary presents a Come and See
vocation discernment weekend for young men considering the Roman Catholic
priesthood. For information, call 738-5025 or 731-7384 or 591-1135.
On Saturday February 7th at 930am, Christian Life and Nurture Ministries
presents a workshop and curriculum fair entitled From Generation to
Generation - Nurturing Kids for Christian Living. The location will be the
Church of the Resurrection, 3191 Riverside Dr. For information, call
233-6271 ext. 231.
**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 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.
>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 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 January 7th, 2004
Beginning in January, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa presents an
Adult Faith Development Series examining the question "What does it mean for
me to be a Catholic in the world today?" For information, call 738-5025 ext.
251. [expires January 15, 2004]
**Bilingual volunteers are needed at the Ottawa Hospital's General Campus
Family Lounge - Intensive Care Unit. For information, call 737-8094 or
e-mail cg...@ottawahospital.on.ca. [expires February 1, 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]