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Let’s Tell Them a Good Story

People receive stories differently when they trust the person telling them. If our words online are beautiful but our lives are cruel, the story breaks.

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Book Review: The Anxious Generation

Jonathan Haidt’s bestselling book is not a psychology textbook. It’s a flashlight aimed at the everyday world your teens live in. If you lead Gen Z or Gen Alpha in a local church, this book will help you see what’s actually happening, why it matters, and how to respond with courage, warmth, and practical hope. 

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Stepping Out Into the Cold and Into Community

CNOY is a national fundraising walk held every February in cities across Canada, raising money for local charities that serve people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness

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Holy Forever: The ACF Kadosh Experience

Experience the highlights of the ACF Winter Empowerment Weekend 2026. From the "Kadosh" sanctuary museum to mental health and relationship workshops, Ontario students gathered at Muskoka Woods to discover what it truly means to live a life set apart for Christ.

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Refreshing Youth Leaders in the North

The need for reaching our youth is of the essence, and the Northern Refresh Summit in Sudbury was exactly what the name implies: a total refreshing of the soul, focus, and strategy.

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Southern/Western Refresh: A Leadership Summit Recap

Free event? Count us in! What better way to close out January than gathering with fellow leaders and friends with a common goal: empowering the next generation to serve. Saints travelled from near and far, braving the cold to unite for this special occasion.

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GTA Refresh Summit: From Curiosity to Commitment

The Refresh Youth Leaders Summit in the GTA was filled with great food, laughter, and late‑night conversations that sparked ideas for the future. The atmosphere blended warmth with encouragement, creating a space where leaders felt both inspired and challenged to take meaningful steps forward.

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Thrive Together Young Adult Retreat Recap 2025

The Thrive Together Young Adult Retreat kicked off on December 5, 2025, just as a brutal Ontario snowstorm decided to flex. Fair Havens Conference Centre in Beaverton, a sprawling lakeside spot that's equal parts rustic charm and Bible-camp nostalgia, was blanketed in white, the kind of snow that crunches underfoot and turns everything into a postcard from Narnia.

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