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:

Welcoming Homes: A Diocesan Forum on Affordable Housing

May 11, 2019 9am – 3:30pm - Christ Church Bells Corners 

All parishes are welcome to a day of learning, information, sharing and resources.

Morning Workshops A. Opportunities for Affordable Housing in Rural Communities B. Development 101: “Getting Started”

Afternoon Workshops C. No Money and No Land? Ways Your Parish can get Involved D. Creating Innovative Partnerships for Housing

Info & Register

Moving Forward with Reconcilliation

Saturday May 26, 9:00am - 3:30pm - Christ Church Bells Corners

Workshop sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.

All My Relations Working Group Keynote Speaker: Melanie Delva, Reconciliation Animator for the Anglican Church of Canada

Format: plenary sessions, including worship, and four small break-out sessions.

Participants can choose two of the four break-out sessions: - Developing Resources for Reconciliation - Creating a Welcoming Church – Learning Together (TRC Call to Action #60) - Reconciliation as a Spiritual Practice Inuit Ministry of Ottawa – Working for Positive Change. Worship: “Standing Stones Sacred Worship (Cree)” led by Rev. Ryan Boivin

Registration: $20; includes lunch

For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ottawaAMR/

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.

10th Annual Lenten Centering Prayer Silent Retreat

In Silence We Find Our Home - A 3 day immersion silence.

April 4th (Registration at 4 pm)– 7th (noon).

Retreat leaders Susan Kehoe and Mary Ellen Berry of Contemplative Outreach of Eastern OntarioCost:

Information: http://coeo.community/event-items/lenten-silent-retreat-2/

"The Seven Last Words of Christ" by Théodore Dubois.

Sunday, April 7, at 4:00 pm. St. Matthew's Anglican Church

No tickets are sold for this event but freewill offerings are welcome.

Info: http://www.stmatthewsottawa.ca/index.php/music/concerts

Journeying as Allies (All my Relations Reading Group)

This reading group will meet in April and June at Julian of Norwich to discuss two books by Indigenous authors. Full details available here.

Sunday, April 7, 2019, 2pm: The Right to be Cold by Sheila Watt-Cloutier

Sunday, June 9, 2pm: Birdie by Tracey Lindberg

St. Luke's Recital Series

Sun, Apr 14, 2019 7:30pm - 9:30pm 

Mary Muckle (harp, harpsichord),Virginia Dunsby (flute), Douglas Brierley (violin),Marilyn Jenkins (voice), The Ottawa Youth Harp EnsembleErin Dallaire & Marianne Lin (guest harpists)Highlands and Islands and Dreamers of New Worlds: Musical reflections from Ireland, Scotland, New France and South America with Mary Muckle and friends.

More info on this and other dates in this series:  http://www.stlukesottawa.ca/en/connect/recital-series

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES: Next course date: June 21-22, 2019

Full info and all course dates

Mark your calendars

Synod 2019 will run from October 24-26.

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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 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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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, other than submission requests, please direct your email to webspinner@ottawa.anglican.ca

(If you still list the Communication email as stephanie-boyd@ottawa.anglican.ca in your address book, please remove and replace with webspinner@ottawa.anglican.ca)

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