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Events you need to know about

Veterans’ Tribute Luncheon

Posted on By MCF Office Manager

Ottawa Innercity Ministries (OIM) is holding its annual Veterans’ Tribute Luncheon on 31 October

at the Delta Hotel City Centre to honour our nation’s heroes and support the Innercity Veterans Outreach and Support (IVOS) program. 

This event is a great way to show your gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country, but circumstances have resulted in their being precariously housed or homeless. By attending, you’ll help OIM continue its mission of supporting at-risk and homeless Veterans in Ottawa. Your presence makes a real difference, directly funding essential services like our weekly drop-in, providing emergency support, and offering a sense of community to those for whom isolation and loneliness have become the norm. 

What to Expect at the Veterans’ Tribute Luncheon 

We’ve planned an inspiring and meaningful event. Here’s what you can look forward to: 

  • A Beautiful Venue:         We’ll gather at the stunning Delta Hotel. 
  • An address by:                The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans’ Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
  • An Inspiring Keynote:    The Honorable Doctor Andrew Leslie, Lieutenant General (Retired). 
  • A Catered Lunch:            Enjoy a delicious hot buffet lunch prepared by the Delta’s in-house caterer. We’ll also provide a separate and equally delicious meal for those with dietary restrictions. 
  • Learn About our Veterans Program: Discover more about our Innercity Veterans Outreach and Support (IVOS) program. This Ottawa-based initiative provides crucial assistance to Veterans from all branches of the Canadian Armed Forces. You’ll learn how our dedicated staff and volunteers work to offer immediate support, including finding housing, providing a sense of community and a consistent, compassionate connection. 
  • A Moment of Remembrance: We will pay tribute to fallen soldiers with the playing of The Last Post and a moment of silence. 

Your Impact 

Your presence and generosity at the Veterans’ Tribute Luncheon will directly empower the veterans in our IVOS program. The funds we raise are vital for providing the resources they need, whether it’s a warm meal, crucial supplies, or simply the chance to find camaraderie in a safe and welcoming space. 

Event Details 

  • Date: October 31, 2025 
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 
  • Location: Delta Hotel City Centre (101 Lyon St N.) 
  • Tickets: $60

Get Your Tickets Today!  OIM’s Veterans Tribute Luncheon – Canadahelps

Tickets are limited, so please secure your spot today to make sure you don’t miss out. 

Even if you can’t join us, you can still make a difference! Your donation can sponsor a Veteran, allowing them to attend this special event in your place.  For every $60 you donate, you’ll be giving a Veteran in need the opportunity to experience this wonderful lunch.

Thank you to our sponsors! 

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Willis College for being this year’s main sponsor. I also want to thank, the Commissionaires (Gold Level sponsor)  Ntangled State, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, and Space Strategy Consulting Ltd. for their sponsorship. Their support plays a pivotal role in helping make this event a success.  

Gerry Potter

Colonel (Retired)

Executive Director

What’s coming in the Greater Toronto Area

Posted on By MCF Office Manager

What: “Christianity Explored” – a video series and guided discussion through the Gospel of Mark, to explore the foundations of the Christian faith.  Christianity Explored

When: 1900-2100hrs (EST), Thursdays (Weekly, 2 October to 27 November 2025)

Where: Online! (Zoom). At least once during the course there will be a chance to meet for a meal and in-person discussion for those residing in the Greater Toronto Area.

Who: We are extending our invite out to all members of the military community. Active members (RegF/ResF/Public Servants) and spouses are welcomed to attend. 

Register Now!

Connect with Kevin at Secretary@themcf.ca on or before the deadline (25 September 2025).

Great Canadian Giving Challenge

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We sincerely thank everyone who has partnered with us in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.  

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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Great Canadian Giving Challenge*, and it’s bigger and better than ever! For every donation of $10 or more to any charity via CanadaHelps.org in June, you get one entry to win incredible adventure-themed prizes. CanadaHelps will also be awarding two prizes of $10,000 donations to two charities!

The Military Christian Fellowship of Canada is supported through people like you. Would you consider a one-time gift this June? Your support and prayers are invaluable in our mission to touch lives and share the love of Jesus.

Deployed-Podcast – “DP1”.

Posted on By MCF Office Manager

“Discussing faith, family, and work life as a Christian.” 

Allow me to introduce myself, Rick Campbell, pastor of Deployed Church, an online ministry of Oromocto Baptist Church.  This online ministry provides audio podcast for you to listen to at your convenience and encourage you in your faith.
 
The aim of these podcasts is to discuss faith, family, and work life as a Christian who is currently active or retired from the military.
 
The goal of these podcasts is to pass on the experiences of Christian military members and retirees to other members, their families and to the broader church family.
 
The topics we discuss are faith, family, and work. The experiences shared in these podcasts, will uplift, and strengthen you in your walk with Christ.
 
Recording are done in audio and then posted to the podcast platforms. (DP1 Deployed Podcast). Guests have the option of not using their name or using initials or a first name.

Do not hesitate to provide us with feedback or if you have any questions or comments about the podcast you can contact us at the MCF office

In Christ,
Rick Campbell
DP1 Deployed 

How should Christians in the CAF respond to and influence the cultural change that is reaching every aspect of our institution?

Posted on By MCF Office Manager

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, join the discussion led by panel members who have, like all of us, found themselves facing the inevitable tension between recent cultural change initiatives and their faith in Jesus Christ.

Can we serve without compromising our faith? Can we truly love our non-Christian comrades? Is there still a place for Christians in the CAF?

There are no easy answers, but as Christians we know that where we need to look is to God and his word, as a community. This discussion will provide a chance to listen and ask questions as we all seek to serve faithfully.

To make the discussion available across the country, there will be 2 sessions on 6 Feb, the first from 1900-2030 EST followed by 1900-2030 MST. Feel free to join whichever one works best with your schedule.

The panel will be hosted by the Military Christian Fellowship and open to all members of the military Christian community who are asking these kinds of questions. It will be live on Discord.

Please contact the event coordinator, Andrew Haves through the MCF office for more information and to receive the link to Discord.

Coming March 2024

Posted on By MCF Office Manager

Again this year we will meet without having to physically travel to a specific location for our AGM. As we did in the past few years, we will be using the teleconferencing application called “ZOOM”. We have had great success with this application for connecting with our members and supporters.

Please contact our office for more details.

Only members of the Military Christian Fellowship of Canada will be given the right to vote at the AGM.

National Communion Call

Posted on By MCF Office Manager

The MCF is inviting you to join with many across the nation for a National Communion Gathering hosted by the CRY / NDOPs

Please plan to join us on APRIL 6th (3 pm ET) for our Annual National Communion Service (online) for Passover

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As we have entered into 2023, there continues to be a strong emphasis across the Body of Christ on the power of the Blood of Christ.
It is as though, while the nations shake and shift, there is a call from Heaven to continue to intentionally hide our hearts and homes under the covering of the Blood of the Lamb.
There is a pull in all of us to gather again for another time of humbling our hearts together before the Lord. We hope you will join us.
During the online gathering, there will be worship, prayer, special exhortation and communion together led by senior national leaders.
Click here to register now.
A link will be sent to all registrants to join live or watch the replay.
French translation will also be provided for those who participated via the Zoom webinar option.

God bless you and God bless Canada,
Faytene Grasseschi
Passover ’23 Host, TheCRY / NDOPs
 

Sharing Life, Hope and Jesus on Alpha

Posted on By MCF Office Manager

It’s time to consider whom to invite to our next Alpha course. Registration is underway and we would love for you to join us on the online Alpha course the MCF is offering this winter.

The Alpha course is an excellent tool we use in accomplishing the core mission of the MCF, “to bring the gospel to the Military Community”.

If you haven’t been on an Alpha course, please consider joining us this February.  If you have been on the course, then talk to your military community friend or family member about joining us, we are using the online platform and there is plenty of room for everyone.

Watch the ‘trailer‘ then get out there and invite (virtually) your colleagues, your friends and your family, and register soon for the  MCF Alpha course. The experience will change them and you…forever. 

Are you ready to join us, is someone you know ready for an extraordinary life change? Here are the coordinates for the group:

Sunday, 05 February online at 7:00 pm EST 
Leading the sessions: Gerry Potter
Alpha Coordinator: Nicole

To register and for more information: Connect with us