Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
News and Highlights from around the Diocese

January 09, 2019

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Please visit our Diocesan Calendar for a more complete list of upcoming event throughout the diocese.

Clergy News & Updates

The Bishop's Office would like to announce that:

  • Induction Notice: Rev. Eric Morin will be inducted as Incumbent and the Rev. Carol Hotte will be inducted as Associate Incumbent of the Area Parish of Renfrew-Pontiac at St. Paul’s, Shawville (530 Main St) at 7pm on Wednesday, January 23 (The Confession of St. Peter the Apostle transferred). Rev. Susan Lewis continues to serve as Assistant Curate. Bishop John Chapman will officiate and Bishop Michael Bird will preach. Clergy are invited to vest; the liturgical colour will be white. A reception will follow, everyone is welcome.
  • Retirement Celebration: Rev. Linda Wheeler. The Rector and Wardens of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Ottawa (2345 Alta Vista Drive) would like to invite the colleagues, friends, and former parishioners of The Rev. Linda Wheeler to join them in marking her retirement and giving thanks for her ministry at services of the Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10 am on Sunday, January 27th, 2019. An informal reception will follow the 10 am service. All are welcome to attend.
  • Rev. Ken Amer, retired priest of the Diocese of Ottawa, died this morning, January 09, in the Diocese of Algoma where he has been living for many years. Please keep Ken and his family in your prayers.
  • Rev. Canon Ken Cowan, retired priest of the Diocese of Ottawa, died at the age of 101 on Monday, December 31, 2018. Ken was ordained Deacon and Priest in the Diocese of Ottawa where he served most of his over 77 years of ordained ministry. Ken also served the Dioceses of Rupert's Land and Ontario.Visitation will be held at Christ Church Bells Corners on Tuesday, January 22 from 7 to 9 pm. A funeral service will be held at Christ Church, Bells Corners (3861 Richmond Rd) on Wednesday, January 23 at 11am followed by a reception to which all are welcome. Clergy are invited to vest; the colour will be white.
  • Ven. Rob Davis has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of St. Mark's, Ottawa; effective February 01, 2019; as Rev. Jessica Worden-Bolling continues her medical leave.
  • Carol Kauk, mother of Ven. Brian Kauk, suffered a heart attack and died suddenly on January 01, 2019. Carol is remembered for her ministry as a Christian Educator in several parishes in the Diocese of Ottawa and as a regular contributor to Crosstalk on the subject of children, youth and family ministry. Please keep her husband Wayne, her children Brian, Disa, and Stephen, and their families, in your prayers at this most difficult time.
  • Rev. Canon Pat Martin will assume the position of Diocesan Warden of Lay Readers; effective January 01, 2019.

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Lifelong Formation e-newsletter 

with resources, downloads, and webinars curated by Leslie Giddings, Diocesean Learning Facilitator

Youth Internship Program fundraising event in partnership with Today 4 Tomorrow Appeal

February 12, 2019

 

Final two courses before summer 2019:

March 1/2, 2019 at Epiphany Anglican

June 21/22, 2019 at CCBC

Parish Commitments

An update on the Parish Commitments provided by the Diocesan Accountants.

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News from our Parishes!

Parishes are invited to submit events or news which will be displayed here.

Taste and See Eucharist

January 19
4:30 - 6pm
All Saints, Westboro with St. Matthias
347 Richmond Road

What makes Taste and See different? Real bread and real wine, silence, singing, movement, and a contemplative emphasis. All of us gathered around the table to make the Eucharist happen. All are welcome.

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Prayer and Reflection

January 16
7pm
All Saints, Greely
7103 Parkway Road

Doors are open on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month for anyone who is looking for a quiet place and time for personal prayer and reflection.

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Epiphany Carol Service

January 20
3:45 - 5:15pm
St. James the Apostle, Perth
12 Harvey Street

An Annual Carol Service when a full moon will remind us of the Wise Men's journey to follow the star. The Junior, Youth, and Liturgical Choirs will all be singing, and the congregatio will join in on some of the delightful Epiphany hymns

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St. Luke's Concert Series

January 20
7:30pm
St. Luke's, Ottawa
760 Somerset Street West

Featuring Ellen MacIsaac (voice) with Ernie Fraser (fiddle, guitar). My Heart's in the Highlands: An evening of Scottish songs and music in celebration of Robert Burns. Admission by donation.

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Yoga, Music, Meditiation, and a Meal

January 22
6pm
St. Thomas the Apostle, Ottawa
2345 Alta Vista drive

Come out for a fun and relaxing evening of gentle yoga and Meditation, then enjoy a time of fellowship as you enjoy a delicious home cooked meal. Various dietray restrictions are taken under consideration.


*Please bring a blanket

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Ascension Jazz & Chamber Series

January 26
7 - 9:30pm
Church of the Ascension, Ottawa
253 Echo Drive

Ascension's Jazz & Chamber Series is returns for a third year of live music in Old Ottawa East! Featuring Django Libre Jazz Manouche.

Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Students

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Robbie Burns Nite

January 26
5 - 10pm
Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa
414 Sparks Street

Join us for an evening of Burns classics and a traditional Scottish dinner. Feat. Silent auction and cash bar.

Tickets: $50

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Labyrinth Walk

January 30
1 - 3:30pm
Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa
414 Sparks Street

Healing Art of Self Care Through Labyrinth Walking. Restorative Retreats for Helping Professionals in Health Care, Social Services, and Ministry.
Theme: Wounds: Visible and Invisible

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Labyrinth Walk: Theme - Stillness

February 01
7 - 9pm
St. Luke's, Ottawa
760 Somerset Street West

Introduction and Labyrinth walk.
Note: last walker entering into labyrinth is at 8:15 pm
Refreshments 8:30 – 9:00pm
Suggested donation $10-20 or best you can offer is most appreciated.

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Cathedral Arts: Kellylee Evans

February 02
3pm
Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa
414 Sparks Street

In our traditional Black History Month event, Cathedral Arts proudly presents Juno Award winner Kellylee Evans in concert. Winner of the 2011 Juno Award for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year”, Kellylee has tackled everything from jazz to R&B and pop. Proceeds from this concert support The Black Canadian Scholarship Fund, which provides opportunities and encourages academic excellence for qualified black students in their chosen fields of study in the Ottawa area.

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Food Cupboard Donations

December 01
9 - 11am
All Saints, Greely
7103 Parkway Road

All Saints Greely is open on the 1st Saturday of each month to accept donations for our local food bank, the Osgoode Emergency Food Cupboard.

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Journey as Allies: Book Discussion

February 03
2 - 4pm
Julian of Norwich
8 Withrow Avenue

Explore Indigenous experience and knowledge through fiction and non-fiction. Books arae available in paperback, the Public Library, or from Leslie Giddings.

This month we are discussing Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese.

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Jazz Vespers

February 03
4:30 - 5:30pm
All Saints, Westboro with St. Matthias
387 Richmond Road

Jazz Vespers is a new form of a universal tradition. Our musicians this month are the Mike Mullen Trio.
Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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News from our Friends!

Friends of the Dicoese are invited to submit events or news which will be displayed here.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

January 20
4pm
St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church
940 Rex Avenue

The liturgy was designed by the people of Indonesia. Our Guest speaker will be telling us a little about Indonesia and the justice issues faced there, as well as relating that to our own Canadian context. There will be Indonesian 'finger foods' to share at the end of the service during the time of fellowship. Come along and join in worship, unity and friendship with your Sisters and Brothers in Christ.

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Introductory Web Design:
WordPress for NFPs

January 25
12:30 - 3pm
Volunteer Ottawa
850 Industrial Avenue

Your website is the destination for your current and potential supporters to find all the information they need to know about you. It needs to be as user-friendly and informative as possible, to keep these individuals engaged, sharing information about you on social media, and coming back to support your organization in the future. WordPress is a free content management system that allows you to build and manage your own Website or blog.

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New Executive Director

The Citizens for Public Justice Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Willard Metzger as our new Executive Director!

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