MP Pat O’Brien, with members of the Defend Marriage Coalition in the background, speaks to reporters after the passage of Bill C-38. (photo:Deborah Gyapong)
Same-sex marriage opponents discouraged but not defeated
OTTAWA, ON—Defenders of traditional marriage have vowed to elect a pro-family Parliament next time voters go to the polls, so that the historic vote June 28 legalizing same-sex marriage can be overturned.
In the meantime, religious leaders say they will continue to treat marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
“We cannot, by reason of faith, conscience, practice and teaching, accept the new definition of marriage ; for it is not what we understand marriage to be,” says Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) president Bruce Clemenger. read the full story>
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Saskatchewan celebrates century of Christian history
REGINA, SK—Fifteen community celebrations marked Saskatchewan’s 100th birthday, honouring the history of Christianity in Saskatchewan and bringing attention to the vital, often pivotal role churches played in the settlement of many of the province’s communities.
The story of the Christian church in Saskatchewan is filled with strength and passion, says Harold Lutzer, director of development for Canadian Revival Fellowship (CRF), which spearheaded the events. “In many cases, the first building in a new pioneer settlement was a church.
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Made-in-Canada mission targets isolation
NEWMARKET, ON—New ministry centres are providing a sense of community and support for families serving with a century-old mission agency that focuses on isolated areas of Canada.
Serving Christ Alone (SCA), which plans to open a new head office in Newmarket, Ontario in August, was formerly known as Shantymen International. read more>
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Yonge Street Mission unveils scholarship fund
TORONTO, ON—Yonge Street Mission (YSM), the 100-year-old not-for-profit Christian organization that serves the needs of Toronto’s poorest residents, unveiled an educational scholarship program for post-secondary students last month.
According to YSM’s website, the fund was set in motion with a $1 million gift from Toronto businessman John Watson. The endowment fund was announced by mission managing director David Adcock during a ceremony that included a cheque presentation June 18.get the full story>
Christian heritage day coming to Ontario
Patricia Paddey
TORONTO, ON—At a time when more and more Christians are feeling isolated and scorned for their beliefs by secular institutions, an agency of the government of Ontario will host a “provincial Christian heritage day” next month. Ontario Place, a cultural, leisure and entertainment park owned and operated by the province, plans to throw open its gates to a daylong celebration of the Christian faith called Encounter Ontario.
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Miracle Channel programs go global
The Miracle Channel has aired Christian programming in Canada for several years. Now the Lethbridge-based station is expanding globally with new affiliates in the U.S and India. get the full story>
