Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
News and Highlights from around the Diocese | March 08, 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. | | Today 4 Tomorrow Today 4 Tomorrow, our annual appeal, takes place every year during Lent and Easter. Please display the Today 4 Tomorrow poster sent to your church and choose one Sunday to include the attached insert in your bulletins.
If you would like to book a speaker, please call Heidi Danson
613-232-7124 ext. 222, or e-mail heidi-danson@ottawa.anglican.ca. Alternatively, below are Today 4 Tomorrow resources; you can choose to include information about the appeal in a sermon or an announcement. If you have any questions about Today 4 Tomorrow, or would like to request extra donation envelopes, please call Jane Scanlon
613-232-7124 ext. 225, or email jane-scanlon@ottawa.anglican.ca Thank you for your participation! More Info | | Multiple Senior Prgram Manager Positions Available Due to the coincidental timing of several retirements and opening of a new supportive housing building in 2018, Cornerstone is looking for three new Senior Program Managers. If you are looking for a job that makes a real difference in the lives of some of Ottawa’s most disadvantaged women and you meet the requirements of these challenging roles, please consider applying. Job Description | | PWRDF Parish Rep Workshop March 10; 10-1pm
Epiphany, Gloucester
1290 Ogilvie Road Featuring the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Come out and learn more about the wonderful work the Canadian Foodgrains Bank does and our own gorwing project in West Carleton. RSVP | | Parish Commitments An update on the Parish Commitments provided by the Diocesan Accountants. Download Report | | News from our Parishes! Parishes are invited to submit events or news which will be displayed here. | | Journeying to Holy Week: A Virtual Pilgrimage March 17; 10-3pm
St. John the Evangelist, Smiths Falls
2 George Street South Trace the footsteps of Jesus during the events of Holy Week. Explore the context in which Jesus’ message of compassion and mercy threatened society then, and how it challenges us now. Facilitated by Dr. Murray Watson. Free Admission. Contact the parish to register. Refreshments provided. More Info | | Irish Stew Dinner March 15; 4:30-7pm
St. George's, Fitzroy Harbour
192 Shirreff Street Irish Stew Dinner
(Gluten Free Choices Available)
Adults: $12 / Children under ten: $6
More Info: 613-623-3882 Email | | Choral Evensong March 18; 4-5pm
St. James the Apostle, Perth
12 Harvey Street Choral Evensong includes hymns, canticles and psalms, and the anthem Sheep May Safely Graze by J. S. Bach. At 3.45 pm, the Choir will sing, from the gallery, excerpts from the Agnus Dei by Thomas Morley and The Litany, by Henry Loosemore. Email | | Tenebrae March 27; 8pm
St. Barnabas, Ottawa
70 James Street All are welcome to attend the beautiful, solemn service of Tenebrae, entirely chanted. *Please note that St. Barnabas will not be hosting Evensong during the month of March. 613-232-6992 | | 50th Anniversary Art Exhibiton and Sale April 07; 10:30-4pm
St. Mark's, Ottawa
1606 Fisher Avenue 50th Anniversary Art Exhibition and Sale.
in support of Cornerstone-Princeton project
Originals works by more than 40 local artists.
Admission $2, children under 12 – free. Download Poster | | News from our Friends! Friends of the Dicoese are invited to submit events or news which will be displayed here. | | Dessert and Trivia March 23; 7pm
Bethany Baptist Church
382 Centrepointe Drive 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 | | Citizens for Public Justoce Internship Are you passionate about public justice? Committed to help eradicate poverty in Canada? Resolved to strive for rights for refugees? Citizens for Public Justice's Internship Program provides recent graduates with the opportunity to explore the meaning of public justice and join us in Ottawa. For one year, from September 2018 to August 2019, two interns will contribute to our work on refugee rights and poverty in Canada. Apply by March 25, 2018. More Info | | Foundation Update Read the latest newsletter from the Anglican Foundation of Canada. View Newsletter | | PWRDF Seeks New Member Nominations Nominations are currently being sought for the Primate’s World Relief and Development Board of Directors. For information about desired qualifications, please read the nomination letter here. Those who are interested in being considered for a seat on the Board must complete the nomination form with a nominator and return it to PWRDF by March 25, 4 p.m. EST. More Info | | Reminders! Don't forget about these great events that we shared with you earlier. | | A Paschal Shaped Life
Meditation and the Liturgies of Holy Week March 10; 9:30am - 12:15pm
Trinity United Church
1099 Maitland Avenue This Lenten Retreat with Rev. Kevin Flynn is presented by the Ottawa Area Christian Meditation Coordinating Committee. More Info | Lenten Quiet Day
w/ Fr. John Organ March 17; 9am - 3pm
St. Barnabas, Ottawa
70 James Street Theme Experiencing God A time of reflection is provided following each talk.
Please bring a bag lunch, soup and refreshments provided. Email | Evensong March 18; 7pm
St. Barnabas, Ottawa
70 James Street Evensong (with Benediction), sung by the Choir of St Barnabas, directed by Wesley R Warren. All are welcome. Email | | Lenten Healing Service March 20; 7pm
Christ Church Bells Corners
3861 Old Richmond Road All are welcome at the Lenten Healing Service, with gentle music of the season sung by women's vocal trio Vocata. More Info | Ottawa Pastoral Care Training Program March 12 - May 14
Option of 1-3:30pm or 7-9:30pm
St. Paul's Prebyterian, Ottawa
971 Woodroffe Avenue
(please use back parking lot) A certificate will be issued at the end of the course.
Registration:
Before March 01, $110
After March 01, $125 More Info | Spirit Talk February - March, 2018
Southminster United Church
15 Aylmer Avenue Faith and Arts Ottawa is launching its fifth documentary theatre workshop series for young adults and adults in January 2018. This workshop series will be led by award-winning actor, playwright and director Eleanor Crowder. More Info | | Lenten Study Lent 2018
Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm
St. Barnabas, Ottawa
70 James Street Using the video presentations of Roger Scruton. Each session is self contained, come to one or all of them. Refreshments provided. Email | Lenten Study Lent 2018
Wednesdays, 7pm
Deanery of Ottawa East The Anglican Parishes of Ottawa Centre - Trinity, St. Albans, St. John's, St. Matthews and St. Thomas' - are teaming up to offer a Lenten Study "Way of Life" based on the book The Great Spiritual Migration by Brian McLaren. More Info | | The next Diocesan Newsletter is scheduled for March 21, 2018.
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