Anglican Diocese of Ottawa News and Highlights from around the Diocese | June 13, 2018 All Clergy, Parishioners, and Friends are invited to submit news and events for distribution. Please visit our Diocesan Calendar for a more complete list of upcoming event throughout the diocese. Be sure to verify event details with individual parishes as well as our Diocesan Calendar, as information may change from what is published below. | | Great Chapter Great Chapters are important gatherings of churchwardens and members of Synod that are held by Deanery. The purpose of these gatherings is to help the members of Synod to become more aware of the strategic plans of the Diocese, to orient and give information about the upcoming Synod, and to give congregations the opportunity to share briefly with others in their Deanery how their faith is lived in their community. All Synod Members, Wardens, and Treasurers are encouraged to attend the Great Chapter Meeting in their Deanery. View Schedule | | Service of New Ministry June 13; 7pm St. John's, Vankleek Hill 5845 Highway 34 Bishop Chapman is pleased to announce that a service of new ministry will be held for the new Area Paris of Prescott-North Glengarry on the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle (transferred) on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 7 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Vankleek Hill (5845 Highway 34). Bishop Chapman will celebrate and The Rev. Nick Pang, Incumbent of the Laurentian Regional Ministry, will preach. Clergy are invited to vest; the colour will be red. Reception to follow; all are welcome. Email | | Lifelong Formation Resources, Events, Opportunities Newsletter from Leslie Giddings, Dicoesan Learning Facilitator, containing: - Summer Solstice event information
- Leader in Training Program for ages 16-17
- Canoe Trek 2018 for ages 13-18
- And more...
Read Here | | Diocesan Prayer Calendar The Diocesan Prayer Calendar for July 01 through September 30, 2018. Download Calendar | | Marriage Preparation Courses The dates for the next round of Marriage Preparation Courses have been set. More Info | | Parish Commitments An update on the Parish Commitments provided by the Diocesan Accountants. Download Report | | Reminder! The next newsletter; scheduled for June 27 will be the last newsletter of the season. Regular scheduling of the biweekly newsletter will resume on August 22. We hope you have a wonderful summer! Submit Content | | News from our Parishes! Parishes are invited to submit events or news which will be displayed here. | | Community Yard Sale June 23; 9 - 2pm Epiphany, Ottawa 1290 Ogilvie Road Come and meet your neighbours, browse through tables of yard sale items as well as local vendors. Also available will be free refreshments, face painting, and live music. This event will be rain or shine; we'll have tables set up indoors if the weather is inclement. Tables are available for $20. Please contact Margaret at 13-745-4112. More Info | | Celebrate All Things Strawberry June 24; 10-2pm St. John the Evangelist, South Lancaster 20788 South Service Road Take a break! Come and enjoy all things strawberry - Shortcake, Muffins, Floats, Chocolate - Dipped and more! And all in our peaceful surroundings. More Info | | Summer Evensong Sundays at 7pm; July - August Holy Trinity, Lascelles 5 Pritchard Road All are welcome at Summer Evensong. Different guest musicians and guest preachers for each of the eight Sundays at 7pm: July 8, 15, 22, and 29; August 5, 12, 19, and 26. More Info | | Strawberries and Trivia Night July 11; 7pm St. Stephen's, Ottawa 930 Watson Street Are members of the congregation looking for a night of trivia? And delicious desserts? Organize a team of anywhere from 2-8 people and join us for an evening of fun with all proceeds going to support the ecumenical Christian Campus Ministry at Alongonquin College. Register | | News from our Friends! Friends of the Dicoese are invited to submit events or news which will be displayed here. | | Emergency appeal to support al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City The Anglican Diocese in Jerusalem has launched an emergency appeal for funds to support its al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. The Anglican-run hospital has been overwhelmed by the number of casualties sustained during protests across the Gaza strip this month. “Our Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza had been literally working around the clock to serve the wounded from the escalating violence in the Gaza Strip ...” Archbishop Suheil Dawani, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Primate of the Anglican Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East, said. Donate to Al Ahli Hospital | | Anglican Foundation Awards $337,000 The Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) has announced $337,000 in grants in support of new projects across Canada in its April cycle of awards. AFC’s board of directors met in Quebec City on May 23 & 24, 2018 to set its strategic direction and to award grants to over 60 applicants across Canada. Learn More | | Golden Retreat September 10-14 Lutherlyn Camp & Conference Centre You are invited to attend the Golden Retreat at Lutherlyn Camp & Conference Center in the beautiful Upper Ottawa Valley from September 10-14. This is a time for adults to get away for spiritual renewal, enjoy nature, & meet new people. Accommodation is in the comfortable Four Seasons Lodge. You can register by picking up a Lutherlyn 2018 flyer or online. Where else can you find 4 nights accommodation plus meals at a cost of only $225 for an entire week? Email | | Ottawa Outdoor Greening Program Faith & The Common Good would like to announce the launch of their 2018-19 Sustainable Interfaith Outdoor Greening Program for the Ottawa area which includes: - initiating an Interfaith Outdoor Greening network where members would receive sustainable gardening information, specific tips & techniques, local resources and the opportunity to have an informal garden visit to discuss specific gardening questions or help with garden skills
- distribution of the FREE Outdoor Greening Fact Sheets and Case Studies that provide inspiration and ideas for sustainable gardening (including xeriscaping, rain gardens, waterwise strategies, wildlife gardens, prayer and meditation gardens and wildflower gardens to name just a few)
- through the Outdoor Greening Network program we are also offering five formal Garden Audits and garden presentations (in the fall and winter) for those who are interested.
Register | | Reminders! Don't forget about these great events that we shared with you earlier. | | Cornerstone's Celtic Kitchen Party June 15; 7:30pm All Saints, Westboro 347 Richmond Road Cornerstone’s Celtic Kitchen Party is sure to be a great night, with delicious home-style cooked eats, live music, and chances to win great door prizes. Cash bar featuring premium brew and non-alcoholic beverages. Proceeds go to Cornerstone Housing for Women. Tickets | Fish Fry June 15; 4:30 - 7pm Holy Trinity, Metcalfe 8140 Victoria Street Tickets: $16 or $18 at the door. 613-425-1080 | 95th Annual Lawn Supper & Silent Auction June 16; 4-6:30pm St. John's, South March 325 Sandhill Road Great home-cooked food, live entertainment, fun activities for children; intriguing items and services on auction. Invite your family or a friend and come share in this community tradition, ongoing since 1923. Tickets: $15 Adults $5 for Children under 12; family rate available 613-592-4834 | | Celebration of the Feast of St. James (transferred) June 17; 10am St. James, Perth 12 Harvey Street Bishop John will be celebrating the Laying on of Hands and the Eucharist in a combined service at 10am. As well, the Bishop is allowing us to celebrate the Feast Day of St. James early this year and we are having a potluck picnic on the lawn after the service. All are welcome. More Info | Contemporary Middle East & Medieval Islam June 19; 7pm All Saints, Westboro 347 Richmond Road June 21 & June 22; 7pm St. Martin's, Ottawa 2120 Prince Charles Road A series of talks delivered by Rev. Dr. Yazid Said; Anglican Priest, Islam Scholar and Missioner. More Info | | Praise & Worship (Ultreya) June 20; 7pm Andrew Haydon Park 3169 Carling Avenue More Info | Strawberry Social & Yard Sale June 23; 9am - 3pm St. James, Leitrim 4540 Bank Street Music, singing, BBQ, and strawberry shortcake. Emai | Anglican & Lutheran National Worship Conference July 16-19 Victoria, BC Theme: Responding to Disaster - Prayer, Song, Presence More Info | | The next Diocesan Newsletter is scheduled for June 27, 2018. If you would like to add something to upcoming newsletters, please be sure to use our electronic form. Please review our our Newsletter Guidelines and Deadlines before submitting. We apologies for any errors or omissions. Unfortunately, once published, the Newsletter cannot be revised. | | | | |