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A Pysanky Party – Nordegg Community Church

A Pysanky Party – Nordegg Community Church

As the VMC storyteller, it’s fun to see how different churches across the country gather people together. It’s one of the great strengths of the church – welcome and hospitality. I’ve written stories about Christmas dinners and summer picnics and

Elizabeth Millar June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

If Your Church Disappeared – Oak Park Church of Christ

Oak Park Church of Christ Calgary

The gospel is Good News and for this church, that means doing good work for their community.

Elizabeth Millar October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Children + Adults + Seniors = Church Family – Varsity Bible Church

Children + Adults + Seniors = Church Family – Varsity Bible Church

Read about this church’s desire to serve the whole congregation by connecting kids, adults and seniors in new and exciting ways!

Elizabeth Millar October 24, 2024October 25, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

A Variety of Sundays – Peace Christian Community

A Variety of Sundays – Peace Christian Community

Keeping God central while using creativity to determine the best ways to worship and be church together.

Elizabeth Millar October 21, 2024October 25, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Fixed Hours of Prayer – Hope for Life Christian Fellowship

Fixed Hours of Prayer – Hope for Life Christian Fellowship

A few months ago, a small group of people at Hope for Life Christian Fellowship in Calgary, AB decided to commit themselves to regular prayer. Knowing that this would be easier together than individually, they agreed to set seven alarms

Elizabeth Millar October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Sorry for the Noise – Oak Park Church of Christ

Sorry for the Noise – Oak Park Church of Christ

During a period of extended renovations, the church realized they were making alot of noise and creating excess dust in the neighbourhood. It’s a necessary part of renovations but they felt bad. They thought – “What can we do for

Elizabeth Millar September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Changing Up Youth Group – Varsity Bible Church

Changing Up Youth Group – Varsity Bible Church

Loud. Crazy. Silly. Fun. This may be what we often think of youth group nights. And certainly, there’s good reason for churches to be hosting evenings that focus on the good pleasure and fun and energy that teenagers enjoy. However,

Elizabeth Millar September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Take a Chance – Varsity Bible Church

Take a Chance – Varsity Bible Church

A pastor’s dream? That church can be a place for young people to explore the possibility of ministry. This is what is capturing Rinus Janson’s imagination these days. As pastor of Varsity Bible Church in Calgary, AB, he wants to

Elizabeth Millar August 22, 2024August 26, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

All Kinds of Spiritual Gifts – Oak Park Church of Christ

Photo of supervisors on a construction site

When Pastor Lane Scruggs of Oak Park Church of Christ had a moment to pause and reflect on the last 12 months of renovations, he was grateful. Grateful for the project itself and the new foyer that allows for lots

Elizabeth Millar August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

A Kid & Hot Dog Day – Varsity Bible Church

A Kid & Hot Dog Day – Varsity Bible Church

Imagine what it’s like to be a kid and to wait for your parents after church. You might remember the feeling! Now imagine – even worse – that your mom is the children’s ministry pastor and you get dragged along

Elizabeth Millar August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more
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