Random fun facts!
This little-known uOttawa building is where the Multi Faith Chaplaincy office is housed.
What is Deja Vu?
This dish prepared by church ladies everywhere is the most donated item to supply Feast & Faith.
What is chili?
This contemporary and hymn-like expression of faith adopted by the Christian Reformed Church addresses modern issues that confront churches today. Its name summarizes a core Reformed belief.
What is "Our World Belongs To God?"
This personality-packed cat has been roommates with Ryan longer than his wife.
Who is Timmy?
This mouthful was OCC's original name.
What is Ottawa Christian Reformed Campus Chaplaincy?
This term is applied to initiatives where churches (and Christians) of various denominations work together for the larger goal of Christ and Christ's Kingdom; it describes the type of community OCC seeks to create.
What is ecumenicalism?
This teaching is the most common doctrine people associate with Reformed Christianity (and sometimes forget that Reformational theology is about WAY more than this one speculation).
What is election?
This still running, torch-laden reality TV show is a favourite of Ryan's even though it hasn't been very popular for many years.
What is "Survivor?"
Without this European country Ottawa Campus Chaplaincy likely would not exist.
What is The Netherlands?
This forgotten biblical practice is upheld during many of our events, especially Feast & Faith. It was practiced by Jesus throughout his life and earned the early church a reputation of love among non-Christians.
What is hospitality?
This more technical term which means "promise" is one of the reasons Reformed people will baptize babies; because these promises are always made in the context of community.
What is a covenant?
During evenings, and immediately after work, Ryan can often be found enjoying this hobby that is both mundane but creative.
What is cooking?
Excluding Reading Weeks, this is the number of Feast & Faith gatherings that will take place this academic year!
What is 26?
This fancy-sounding term (which is explored during many Feast & Faith discussions) is really all about considering how God is calling each of us to lead in the different spheres of life, be it work, friendships, school or home and how to use our gifts to bear witness to Jesus Christ in all ways.
What is vocation?
This doctrinal teaching has led many Reformed Christians to analyze the ways in which non-Christian music, Hollywood movies, and other cultural artefacts can actually point people back to their Maker
What is "common grace?"
This genre of music often tops the Chaplain's "most listened to charts" on Spotify (hint: it's not worship music).
What is EDM (Electronic Dance Music)?