October 2024 Issue

Trees with golden leaves line a path in the sunlight.

Diocesan Synod set to meet from Nov. 7 to 9

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

Marking the Season of Creation

In the appointment agreement I provide to the Incumbents and Associate Incumbents of our parishes, expectations concerning worship are clearly laid out in these words: ...

Written by

Bishop Shane Parker

October 2024 — Clergy and staff news

The Rev. Karen McBride will be ordained on Nov. 30, in the Church of Julian of Norwich, and Bishop Shane Parker has announced his intention ...

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Perspective

Diocese to set new affordable housing goals at Synod

The Homelessness and Affordable Housing Working Group (HAHWG) is developing a new plan within the framework of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa’s three-year strategic priorities. ...

Written by

David Humphreys

Centre 105 executive director Taylor Seguin at his desk.

Centre 105 begins opening four days per week

Centre 105, in partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and Trinity Anglican Church, is expanding its services to run its day program an additional ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

The Rev. Canon Doug Richards and Cst. Amanda Williams

Cathedral vicar supports Ottawa police outreach to 2SLGBTQQIA+ community

Part of Christ Church Cathedral’s mission is to be a meeting place for the community in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. In recent years, it ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

Artists from Belong Ottawa gather at the exhibit at Ottawa Public Library's main branch.

Library exhibit showcases Belong Ottawa artists’ talent

Artists from Belong Ottawa’s Creative Expressions program exhibited their art works at the Ottawa Public Library’s Main Branch in August. Launching the 6th annual exhibit ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

James Andriulaitis speaking at the opening of the Belong Ottawa art exhibit

We are put here to blossom, to sing

James Andriulaitis was among the Belong Ottawa artists sharing his work—poetry and photography—at the Ottawa Public Library art exhibit. This is an excerpt from his ...

Written by

James Andriulaitis

Belong Ottawa’s executive director Rachel Robinson retires

Rachel Robinson, executive director of Belong Ottawa, retired on Oct. 1 with thanks, praise and well-wishes from leaders, colleagues, staff and participants in the Anglican ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

Exterior view of St. John the Apostle, Vankleek Hill

St. John the Apostle, Vankleek Hill celebrates its 170th anniversary

St. John the Apostle Anglican Church, Vankleek Hill began its 170th anniversary celebrations by hosting a wine & cheese fellowship afternoon on Aug. 31, 2024. ...

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Perspective

Archbishop Linda Nicholls celebdrates the Eucharist.

Sharing news from the National Cursillo Triennial meeting

It was my privilege to attend the National Triennial Meeting of the Anglican Cursillo Movement, which was held at St. Philip, Cedar, in Nanaimo, B.C. ...

Written by

Marni Crossley

Teddy bear in read sweater with red mittens

St. Bartholomew’s bazaar benefits Belong Ottawa and Cornerstone

The St. Bart’s Bazaar is one of the most popular events of the fall. Not only is it a great place to meet friends, enjoy ...

Written by

Linda Assad-Butcher and Liz Heatherington

Doctors at the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza operate on a patient’s leg

PWRDF health care and education support benefitting people in Gaza and the West Bank

The current conflict in the Holy Land began on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched attacks in Israel. In response to the ensuing violence, the ...

Written by

Jacqueline Tingle

In memory of the Rev. Thomas Herbert O’Driscoll

We have recently learned of the death of the Rev. Herb O’Driscoll. I first encountered Herb in Ottawa in the mid 1960s when the Sunday ...

Written by

Paul Dumbrille

Christ Church, Bells Corners — Deanery of West Ottawa

One of the most plaintive inquiries ever received at the Diocesan Archives is for a photograph of the brand, spanking new frame Christ Church, Bells ...

Written by

Glenn J Lockwood