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.

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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.

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Bishop John update

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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

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:

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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.

Deepening Understanding for 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

• “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”

• United Church of Canada up to $700/person. To apply, visit this link
• Presbyterian Church in Canada: contact Glynis Williams 1-800-619-7301 x 255 GWilliams@presbyterian.ca
• Anglican Church of Canada: Contact your Parish, Bishop, the Anglican Foundation of Canada or Eileen Scully (ACC Director: Faith, Worship and Ministry) escully@national.anglican.ca for bursary ideas.
• Persons from “marginalized” communities (racialized, newer immigrants, aboriginal, and others) may qualify for a diversity grant. Contact the Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning:schmidt@councilofchurches.ca
• Other denominations or groups: Please contact the Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning: schmidt@councilofchurches.ca