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Connecting Streams equips and mobilizes the Church to help society’s vulnerable populations know Jesus and experience His power to change the world. Through partnerships and teams, we build trusting relationships that foster faith and hope.

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Recovery Stream

Intercultural
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LTC & Seniors
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Prison
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Widow to Widow Stream

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W2W Grief Support

Prayer Team

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Intercultural Stream

The Intercultural Ministry at Connecting Streams is a Canadian Christian, interdenominational, non-profit organization equipping churches to welcome and connect with newcomers and internationals.

As Canada grows more diverse, we see a profound opportunity to reflect Christ’s love.

We work to dismantle barriers, build connections, and create spaces where diversity is celebrated, friendships thrive, and the hope of Jesus is shared.

Together, we’re making every newcomer’s journey one of belonging and faith.

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Addiction Recovery Stream

The Addiction Recovery Ministry is dedicated to breaking the chains of addiction and guiding individuals towards a renewed, fulfilled life in Christ.

Connecting Streams offers a Christ-centred 12-step addiction recovery program.

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Widow to Widow

Widow to Widow (W2W) communities are compassionate, caring groups for widows of all ages, cultures, faiths, and backgrounds.

At W2W, we enrich each other while experiencing encouragement, friendship, hope, and God's love.

We provide a place where women who have experienced the loss of their husband connect, form friendships, and move forward.

Whether your loss was recent or a few years ago, there is a place for you at W2W.

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LTC & Seniors Stream

We provide relationship, support, and discipleship opportunities for those living with various health challenges and disabilities. We send our teams to hospitals, long term care facilities, and seniors centres. We work with Embrace Ministries, which trains teams from local churches with the vision to see every seniors’ residence in Ottawa adopted by a local church or churches, where both residents, their families, and staff, through spiritual care, have an opportunity to come to faith and be discipled.

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Prison Stream

In Canadian prisons, where over 38,000 individuals face the challenges of incarceration, the need for hope and transformation is great.

Connecting Streams equips and mobilizes the local Church to bring the light of the Gospel to these often-overlooked places.

Through partnership and training, we prepare volunteers to engage with those behind bars, providing support, community, and a path to spiritual renewal.

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W2W Grief Support

Find comfort and connection in this nine-week peer support group for widows. Together, we explore topics like Understanding Grief, Emotions, Guilt, Anger, Loneliness, and Coping through the Holidays—offering a safe, caring space to heal, share, and find hope again.

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Prayer Teams

Prayer is the fuel that keeps our teams on the move! We have a weekly Thursday morning prayer gathering as well as an online team of intercessors that pray regularly for each of our teams and the ministry as a whole. We are always looking for more intercessors, so if this is on your heart please reach out to us.

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Church Partnerships

Connecting Streams would be happy to walk with your church through a process of discovery, mobilization and equipping to love and serve the vulnerable of your community. We have designed an action plan for church leadership to identify and focus on the specific area of ministry the Holy Spirit for which the Holy Spirit is preparing your congregation.

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The Journey

Journey retreats reach out to under-resourced women in Edmonton and surrounding communities. During retreats, women experience generous hospitality as a way for them to know they are valued, loved and welcomed into intentional community. The Gospel message is woven throughout the weekend.

Coffee & Community meets are coffee, community, and Bible study primarily for women who have attended Journey retreats, but also open to women of all walks of life.

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Current Ministry Teams

Lifelab LifeLab is a journey toward freedom, joy, and peace, helping you growspiritually, emotionally, and mentally • Diagnostic (4 parts): Discover what’s beneath the surface of your heart • Express (6 sessions): Jumpstart your recovery and spiritual growth • Full (17 sessions): Dive deep into lasting transformation and purpose.

A.R.M. WED 6:45PM | George Spady Detox Centre This group meets weekly at Spady Detox Center for introductory lessons on Christ Centered 12 Steps (ARM). Due to the nature of a detox center, the team focuses only on the first four steps as a way to introduce the Gospel and to encourage participants to engage in further Christ Centered recovery after detox.

A.R.M. THU 9 AM | Adeara Recovery Centre Morning devotional time with women residing in a faith-based, residential recovery home, offering encouragement, prayer, and connection through God’s Word as they journey toward healing and transformation.

A.R.M. Ritchie A Christ-centered 12-Step Group that meets weekly in a home in Edmonton’s Ritchie neighborhood, providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to grow in faith, pursue healing, and experience freedom from life’s challenges and dependencies.

Prayer Newsletter Receive regular prayer requests and join us to pray for our teams, volunteers and their impact among program participants, as well as for the ministry as a whole. SIGN UP

Discovery Bible Study TUE 10-11:30AM | Online (Mens)
WED 7-9PM | OnlineNewcomers to Canada and Canadian friends read and discuss the Bible together using a discovery method. All faith backgrounds are welcome!

Conversation Café In Person Newcomers to Canada and Canadian friends read and discuss the Bible together using a discovery method. All faith backgrounds are welcome! Take a look our Conversation Café website to find a café near you!

Conversation Café Online THU | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ETNewcomers to Canada and Canadian friends read and discuss the Bible together using a discovery method. All faith backgrounds are welcome! Sign up for an online café today! Conversation Café

Men ERC-TUE 6:30 pm, FRI 6:15 pm FSCC-THU 6:00 pm, FRI 6:00 pm Chapel time for men who are incarcerated. Opportunity to share the Gospel and disciple inmates as they serve their time and consider life after release. A vulnerable sector check is required to serve in this ministry.

FSCC - Women MON 1:00 pm Chapel time for women incarcerated at Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Center. Opportunity to share the Gospel and disciple inmates as they serve their time and consider life after their release. A vulnerable sector check is required to serve in this ministry.

EYOC - Boys THU 6:00 pm Chapel time with young boys who are incarcerated at the Edmonton Young Offenders Center. This is an opportunity to share the Gospel and disciple young boys as they consider the life they want to live when they are released. A vulnerable sector check is required to serve in this ministry.

Shepherd's Care GRANDVIEW, SAT 10:00 AM Residents gather for hymns, prayer, and encouragement from God’s Word, supported by volunteers who porter, visit, and lead worship KENSINGTON, SUN 9:00 AM Sunday Worship Service to dementia residents.

Shepherd's Care - Millwoods HYMN SING, TUE 10:00 AM | BIBLE STUDY, WED 9:30 AM, FRI 9:00 AM | CHURCH SERVICE, SUN 9:30 AM Residents gather for hymns, prayer, and encouragement from God’s Word, supported by volunteers who porter, visit, and lead worship. This ministry helps strengthen faith and guide residents toward Jesus.

Grief SupportA peer support group for widows will cover topics that include Understanding Grief, Understanding our Emotions, Coping with Guilt, Anger, Loneliness, and Coping with the Holidays. Check our calendar for upcoming meetings. W2W CALENDAR

Group Meetings SHERWOOD PARKA compassionate Christian community where widows find friendship, support, and hope. Through monthly gatherings, a Bible Study, and a Bible Book Club, we grow together in faith—offering comfort, connection, and encouragement on the journey toward healing. Check our calendar for upcoming meetings. W2W CALENDAR

Group Meetings EDMONTON | STONY PLAIN | BEAUMONT A compassionate Christian community where widows find friendship, support, and hope. Through monthly gatherings and shared activities, we walk together in faith—offering comfort, connection, and encouragement on the journey toward healing. Check our calendar for upcoming meetings. W2W CALENDAR

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