A statement from Bishop John Chapman, Bishop of Ottawa, regarding his Retirement.

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Synod 2019 Registration

Included in your mailing you will find the following documents:

• Parish Registration Form - sent to incumbents only and to be returned by September 20
• Registration form - for those who are not registered by a parish and to be returned by September 20
• Registration form for Retired & Other Clergy
• Registration form for Staff, Officers, Bishop’s Appointees, Guest of Synod, Postulants, Members of Diocesan Council
• Synod Workshops - Workshops are being brought back to Synod! Please let your incumbents know which two workshops to register you for.
• Credential form - to be completed and brought with you to Synod registration at the St. Elias Centre (Please note that because of the Privacy Act, the credential form includes a waiver on its reverse that must be signed by all attending Synod.) - Please contact Heidi Fawcett at heidi-danson@ottawa.anglican.ca if you did not receive your credential form and she will email it to you.
• Great Chapters - Fall Great Chapters are meetings where all churchwardens and Synod members of the churches in your deanery gather to share their ministry stories and discuss issues that will be brought forward to Synod for consideration.

You may register online by visiting https://diocesansynod2019.eventbrite.ca. Please note that incumbents will register both clergy and lay members of their parishes by using the parish registration form. Parish lay delegates do not need to register themselves.

Although accommodations are the responsibility of Synod members, once again this year we have set aside a block of rooms for the evenings of October 24th and 25th at the Days Inn Ottawa Airport, which is located at 366 Hunt Club Rd., a short drive from the St. Elias Centre. The group rate per room is $125 plus taxes and fees for a total of $146.90 (single or double occupancy). The group code for this block is CGADO2 and should be quoted when making reservations to ensure that you receive the special rate. The deadline for reservations is September 30th. Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by calling 1-866-468-4442 (or locally at 613-739-7555) or through Central Reservations at 1-800-DAYS INN.

We look forward to seeing you at Synod!

Diocesan Synod 2019 - October 24-26th, 2019.

Synod is an opportunity to learn about and discuss the many ways that we try and act as Christ’s followers in our changing culture and society.To learn more, Please visit

Keynote speakers:

Canon Susan A. Garvey: Retired Executive Director of Cornerstone Housing for WomenFriday, October 25th, 2019 at 9:35 a.m

Albert Dumont: Algonquin Spiritual Teacher in Residence at Christ Church Cathedral OttawaSpiritual Advisor Algonquin, Kitigan Zibi AnishinabegSaturday, October 26th, 2019 at 8:40 a.m. Read their biographies here

Synod Workshops

Friday, October 25, 2019 - Afternoon Workshop Options:The 2019 Synod Agenda will allow time for three workshops, with a view to offering tools to take back to parishes. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to attend two of the three workshops, with the hope being that delegates from the same parish will attend different workshops.

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In the Image - Art Day

Sat, Sep 21, 2019 10:00am - 2:00pm, St. John's, South March

In the Image - an art day at St John's, North Kanata. Calling all artists! Bring your own art materials and find inspiration in the peaceful country-like setting of St John's. Explore the grounds and cemetery, and the church building dating from 1839. Draw, paint, write, photograph, embroider... Free admission (we will gratefully accept donations).PhotographySketchingDrawingPaintingWriting

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Choral Evensong with The Cranmer Singers of Ottawa

Fri, Sep 27, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm, St. James, Perth

All are welcome to join us for Choral Evensong with The Cranmer Singers of Ottawa, under the direction of Frances Macdonnell, will again be joining the Liturgical Choir of St. James’ for Choral Evensong, using the Book of Common Prayer. “We enjoy singing with the Choir at St. James” says Frances, "and are looking forward to being there again – it is a beautiful church”.

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Days in the Wildwood

Tue, Oct 1, 2019 9:00am - 3:00pm

A day of fellowship, study, worship and meditation in our scenic setting and a retreat experience

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Marriage Preparation Courses:

Next course date: Nov 15-16, 2019

Our marriage preparation courses are designed to help participants to learn and grow through presentations given by professional speakers, small group discussions with trained facilitators, and couple conversations. All couples are welcome and participation is not limited by gender, age, or previous marital status.

Full info and course registration

Prayer Calendar - October 1 to December 31, 2019

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Annual Ecumenical Time of Sharing and Reflection

Sat, Oct 26, 2019 9:15 am, Rideau Park United Church

The theme: “Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk" will be highlighted through worship, music, special presentations, Bible study, and colourful displays. You will be introduced to Zimbabwe and have an opportunity to gain insight into the concerns and challenges facing this nation.

Ottawa's march for action on climate change

If any parish or group is planning to participate in climate change march on Sept. 27, please contact Crosstalk's editor Leigh Anne Williams at crosstalk@ottawa.anglican.ca or call her (613) 618-0100. She'd like to do a story for the next issue.

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Communication Requests & Change of email

A reminder that all should be submitted through this form:

COMMUNICATION REQUEST FORM

Please use the COMMUNICATION REQUEST FORM for submissions to: Crosstalk Newspaper; Diocesan Newsletter; eBlast or directed emails; Diocesan calendar postings; social media; Diocesan website.

For questions or concerns regarding Crosstalk, other than article submissions, please email the editor, Leigh Anne Williams at crosstalk@ottawa.anglican.

For all other concerns or questions regarding Communication, other than submission requests, please direct your email to webspinner@ottawa.anglican.ca  

(please update your address book to these emails)