Beauty or Goodness? No Choice: A Christian Perspective
Christians like us who believe in working for justice for others often have difficulty with beauty. When we started to put stained glass windows into our church, there were folk who didn’t want to...
View ArticleHosanna! Hospitality as a Hint of the Kingdom: A Christian Perspective
Many preachers will say this week something like, ‘these crowds who welcomed Jesus with waving palm branches will turn on him and yell ‘Crucify him!’ In a few days.’ Luke 19.28-40 But I suggest that’s...
View ArticleLet Loose on the World! Resurrection: A Christian Perspective
Mary stands in the garden, weeping as she peers into the empty tomb. John 20.1-18 The angels ask Mary, “Why are you crying?” The angels aren’t in the same gear as Mary. ‘Why would she be weeping,’ they...
View ArticleChasing our Tails: A Christian Perspective
The CBS Anchor Dan Rather, in his memoir, Rather Outspoken, asks, “What do we believe? Where do we put our trust?” He suggests that as far as the news is concerned, we shouldn’t be too quick to believe...
View ArticleHerding Sheep: A Christian Perspective
Who is Jesus? The Gospel writer John shows us who Jesus is by offering us signs -- acts of Jesus that reveal his nature, his character. In the tenth chapter of John’s gospel, he uses two metaphors. One...
View ArticleThe Trouble with Love: A Christian Perspective
It’s the night that Jesus will be captured. After washing the disciples’ feet, dipping bread into wine and giving it only to the one who would betray him, Jesus says to the disciples, “I give you a new...
View ArticleCelebrating Student Excellence at HCDSB!
On Monday, April 25, 2016, the Halton Catholic District School Board held its 28th Annual Student Awards of Excellence Ceremony. "To each student recipient here tonight – thank you for your compassion,...
View Article33rd Annual Oakville Prayer Breakfast 2016
The 33rd Annual Oakville Prayer Breakfast was an opportunity to find out why approximately over 500 people wanted to come together before 7am on the first day of Advent. The annual breakfast is a time...
View ArticleAdditional Location: Oakville Christmas Light Displays for 2017
An addition Christmas Light display has been added. If you know of an incredibly decorated home for this season, please let us know. Original Post: December 17, 2017 A holiday tradition in our home is...
View Article2018 Christmas Eve and Day Services in Oakville
Are you wondering where to attend a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service in Oakville? There are 23 churches with Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day Services. There is a place for you to celebrate. In...
View ArticleEaster Weekend 2019 in Oakville: What's Open and What's Not
Easter Weekend 2019 has arrived. Like past Easter weekend the town is fairly quiet. This Easter is no different with a few notable exceptions taking place on Saturday. However, this is a great time to...
View Article2019 Christmas Eve and Day Services in Oakville
Are you wondering where to attend a 2019 Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service in Oakville? There are 32 churches with Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day Services. There is a place for you to...
View ArticleOakville Rotary raises money for St. Luke's Anglican Church
Oakville Rotary raises money for many causes. Today, the Oakville Rotary Relief Fund is pleased to announce that St Luke’s Anglican Church in Palermo is a recipient of $3,000 to help support their...
View ArticleFrom partnership to invisibility to comeback: My primer to the history of...
The relationship of settler Canadians with the peoples who occupied this land when they arrived is a complex one. This is one man's attempt to make sense of the past he has inherited.
View ArticleBlessing of the Animals
All pets and their owners are welcome at the St. Aidan's Blessing of the Animals event! Outdoors, weather permitting, inside if needed. Join in the fun, and meet neighbour pets and persons.
View ArticleThe Chosen: Season 3 Premier
Come join Film.ca for the Premier of The Chosen: Season Three
View ArticleCelebration of Christmas
If you've never been to church, or it's been a while. This is a great time to try it out. All are welcome at St. Aidan's Anglican Church.
View ArticleCarols in the Square
Join the Chartwell Church community as they herald in Christmas, carolling in Centennial Square with a food drive supporting the clients of Kerr Street Mission.
View ArticleThe Longest Night
A caring message of healing and hope when the holidays are hard. A quiet welcome for all - available in person and online.
View ArticleChristmas Eve with Candles and Communion
Enjoy a warm and welcoming Christmas Eve with an affirming, diverse, family-filled community working for justice and joy for all. - Carols, Candles & Communion.
View ArticleChristmas Eve and Day services in Oakville 2022
Are you wondering where to attend a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day church service in Oakville this year? There is a place for you to celebrate - here's where to go.
View Article24-hour fast fundraiser to fight local child poverty
Halton Catholic Children's Foundation announced its annual 24-hour fast fundraiser from March 30 to 31. It aims to raise $50K for families and students in need..
View ArticleGood Friday
Good Friday is a Christian religious holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.
View ArticleEaster Monday
Easter Monday is a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus' return to earth. Ontario's schools are closed.
View ArticleEaster Sunday celebration with Holy Communion for all!
All are welcome to not just attend but participate in this Easter Sunday Celebration! Wonderful music, a warm welcome, relevant preaching and Holy Communion that everyone may partake of, with no...
View ArticleGood Friday - A funeral for Jesus Christ
A unique and uplifting experience for Good Friday. Who deserved, but never had, a memorial service more than Jesus Christ? All are welcome!
View ArticleEaster services in Oakville 2023
Are you wondering where to attend an Easter church service in Oakville this year? There is a place for you to celebrate - here's where to go.
View ArticlePortraits of church administrators capture congregations’ unsung heroes
Welcome to the peek behind the scenes at two churches in Oakville, Ont.: Walton United and Knox Presbyterian. Their church administrative staff granted us – a photographer and a writer – a glimpse into...
View ArticleChristmas Eve and Day services in Oakville 2023
Are you wondering where to attend a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day church service in Oakville this year? There is a place for you to celebrate - here's where to go.
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