The Russian word "iskra", translates into English as "spark". As the name of our publication, the word "iskra" symbolizes the inner spiritual "spark" which Doukhobors believe to be the manifestation of God in each human being. In 1945, John J. Verigin (Honourary Chairman of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ - USCC) suggested this name for the official USCC Newsletter (which had been published since 1943), to symbolize and encourage the on-going process of spiritual revival and growth among its readers. 
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Current Issue - August 3 Августа, 2009
Cover Photo: After a particularly dark and thunderous storm, the sun peeked through the breaking clouds just as it was about to set, creating this double rainbow in Shoreacres, BC. The ribbons of colour formed a perfect half circle; unfortunately, the camera could not capture the entire view.
~ Lisa Poznikoff photo
Sun, Storm and Rainbows
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Peter's Day Commemorations Across Western Canada
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A Nuclear Free World
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