December 2022 Issue

Bishop’s charge challenges Anglicans in this diocese to change parish ministry and thrive

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

Looking past distractions to remember what matters most at Christmas

In December, when our minds stretch to imagine the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, be mindful of the many cultural layers that have been placed ...

Written by

Bishop Shane Parker

Jane Scanlon retires as member of senior staff

After 14 years with the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, Jane Scanlon retired from her position as director of communications and stewardship at the end of ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

St. Luke’s Table carries on after fire

Following a devastating fire on Oct. 11, St. Luke’s Table hopes to be operating from a temporary leased storefront location before the end of the ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

Cornerstone celebrates the return to restored Booth Street residence

Cornerstone Housing for Women had lots of reasons to celebrate in October and November. Not only did the residents of its Booth Street residence get ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

Generous bequests provide vital support to Community Ministries

Bequests can be an important pillar of support for the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa’s Community Ministries. Centre 454 and The Well recently were beneficiaries of ...

Written by

David Humphreys

Anglican advocacy for affordable housing gets positive results

Many parishes encouraged members to advocate for affordable housing during the Ontario municipal election campaigns by circulating questions for candidates or using prepared bulletin inserts. ...

Written by

David Humphreys

St. Thomas Silver Creek recognized as historic building

On a beautiful crisp late September morning, a small group gathered in front of St. Thomas Silver Creek, as the mayor of the municipality of ...

Written by

Meriel Bradford

St. Thomas art auction raises funds for Water First

Selling art is not the easiest way to fundraise for a cause, but the art auction organized by St Thomas Anglican Church in Stittsville managed ...

Written by

Barbara Bottriell

Shape of Parish Ministry proposals approved

The 142nd Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa was primarily focused on three proposals that resulted from the Shape of Parish Ministry Consultations (SPMC), ...

Written by

Perspective

The blessing of slowing things down

Sleighbells ringing in the snow, Kissing ‘neath the mistletoe, Out in the barn the cattle low, It’s Christmas in the Valley.” “Christmas in the Valley,” ...

Written by

The Rev. Matthew Brown

All Saints, Sandy Hill

Today, courtesy of climbing and photography done by Brian Glenn, we find ourselves in the belfry of the former All Saints Church, Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ...

Written by

Glenn J Lockwood

Altar Guild members gather in Smiths Falls

Diocesan Altar Guild members were greeted with coffee, tea, and muffins put on by Ann Hare, St John’s Altar Guild and ACW when they gathered ...

Written by

Debbie Tweedle