March 8, 2019

All Clergy, Parishes, 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.

 

BISHOP'S GALA

Dinner and Silent Auction

Wednesday, May 8, 6-10pm

RSVP by April 12

Info & Online Registration

Easter advertising campaign

Deadline for orders March 15

Once again, the Diocese will arrange and subsidize paid advertisements informing readers of the times and locations of Holy Week services and Easter special events. Ads will be placed in the Ottawa Citizen, community newspapers and any other regional papers requested by parishes choosing to participate in this paid advertising program. These high profile display advertisements will appear in Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday papers in advance of Palm Sunday.

 

DONATE TO TODAY 4 TOMORROW

Supporting the Community Ministries

Today 4 Tomorrow Speaker's Bureau Request Form

Speakers are available for your parish.

You may book a speaker by calling 613-232-7124, ext. 222 or by emailing Heidi Danson

Note: Speakers may be booked for a Sunday morning, or for a Parish Council meeting.

This year’s Today 4 Tomorrow Sundays are March 10, 17, 24, & 31, April 8 & 28.Wrap-up Sunday is June 9th.

Please consider participating in outreach to our community by choosing a date for your parish’s T4T Sunday and by booking a speaker.

 

DOWNLOAD REQUEST FORM

 

Bishop John update

Please visit here

 

Giving our Thanks & Praise Workshops

March 30, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

St. James Anglican Church

Carleton Place

More info and registration here

Watch for future dates

Less Plastic for Lent

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CALENDAR

 

Parish Commitments 

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

Download Report

Job Posting: Executive Director, Centre 454

The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa is seeking a dynamic, visionary, collaborative, strategic leader and community builder for the position of Executive Director, Centre 454........

JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONTACT INFO

We thank all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

 

Get Connected

Clergy, parishes, parishioners and friends are invited to submit news and event notices.

The Bishop's office would like to announce:


Interim Executive Director of Centre 454

The Bishop's Office is pleased to announce that Amanda Rocheleau MSW, RSW, is serving as the Interim Executive Director of Centre 454 effective immediately. The hiring process for a permanent Executive Director will soon be under way. Welcome Amanda!


MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES:

More info and all course dates


Experience First Contact—An Acclaimed APTN Video Series

Wed. Mar 13, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm at All Saints' Westboro with St. Matthias, Ottawa

First Contact takes six average Canadians, all with strong opinions about Indigenous People, on a unique 28-day journey into Indigenous Canada. Leaving their everyday lives behind the six will travel to many and varied Indigenous communities. It was an experience that changed their lives. No registration required. This is a recurring event: Wednesdays, March 20th and April 3rd and 10th. Info: http://www.allsaintswestboro.com


Lenten Healing Service with music by Vocata

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm  at Christ Church, Bells Corners. A quiet, gentle service in the historic Chapel . All are welcome. http://www.christchurchbellscorners.ca/


Celtic Kitchen Party

Sun, Mar. 10, 2019 1:30pm - 3:30pm at St. James, Carleton Place. This band from Kingston conjures up that down home feeling. Guitar, fiddle, tin whistle, and more.
Tickets: $20, incl. intermission refreshments   http://stjamescarletonplace.ca


Mark your calendars

Synod 2019 will run from October 24-26.

 

DIOCESAN EMAIL LIST

 

Please know that we are working on the issues that have arisen.

Submit to Crosstalk

By Communication Request Form

By emailing the Crosstalk editor Leigh Anne Williams at
crosstalk@ottawa.anglican.ca

(You may use the same linked form for all communication requests)

What's new?
Check out the Diocesan calendar for all upcoming events.

 

News from our Friends!

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

Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry

June 24-28, 2019
 

5 Days focused on faith, heart, mind, and skills
for the art of intercultural ministry.
  • Ecumenical + interactive program
  • Attendees enjoy the unique residential setting
  • Practical ideas to use in your own context
  • Nurture cultural understanding + awareness in your community
  • Optional Academic Credit through Wycliffe College
  • Learn more about the program and register here

 

      *** Register by May 21***
 
What people have to say about Engage Difference! - Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry:
 
  • “I grew in self-awareness and grew in my capacity to be in right relationships with God’s people.”
  • “It was one of the best learning events I have attended, in that it allowed me enough time to consider how I might apply learnings to my context.”
  • “This course has helped equip me immensely with tools for intercultural ministry; with tools to help us become more self-aware”
 
The location: The Toronto School of Theology in downtown Toronto showcases unique conversation and experiences of ministry across difference; including narratives of migration, both recent and historical, in the most diverse city in the world.
 
Bursaries available

 

More information and registration at:
 
 
This program is offered through partnerships with:
 
 
Anglican Church of Canada, Canadian Council of Churches, Catherine Donnelly Foundation, Centre for Christian Studies, Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning, Mission and Service Fund United Church of Canada, Presbyterian Church in Canada, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre, Scarboro Missions, Wycliffe College-University of Toronto
 
P.S. - Do you know someone who would be interested in this program? Pass along this email!
 
Rev. Jonathan Schmidt
Associate Secretary: Intercultural Leadership; Justice and Peace

 
Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning / Forum pour le leadership et l’apprentissage interculturels
Canadian Council of Churches / Conseil canadien des Églises

47 Queen's Park Crescent
Toronto ON M5S 2C3
416-972-9494 x26
 

22nd Annual Children & Youth Powwow

Odawa Native Friendship Centre

March 23 & 24th

Admission by freewill donation

Please view full details here

 

The Canadian Christian Meditation Community

Christian Meditation Weekend Retreat at Galilee Centre in Arnprior, May 3-5. Step out of your daily life and focus on the spiritual journey. Talks by Denis Paquette explore the meaning and need for faith. Denis is a contemplative with a diploma in spiritual mentorship. Email: william_meek@bell.net or call 613-521-3234.

 

Shop PWRDF World of Gifts

Looking for a unique, meaningful Christmas gift for a friend or family member? Why not shop at PWRDF’s World of Gifts. You can make a world of difference by making a gift at PWRDF’s online store. You will also find the World of Gifts brochure in the October and December issues of the Anglican Journal.

Call PWRDF at 1-866-294-6899 to make your purchase and support PWRDF programs around the world.

 

The next Diocesan Newsletter is March 22, 2019.

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