September 2026 Issue

Exterior view of St. Albans on a summer day

Belong Ottawa’s Centre 454 asks City for an extension of its time at St. Albans

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

A priest in a suit speaks at the front of St. Albans church

St. Albans concerned about Centre 454 transition

The plan to relocate Centre 454 away from St. Albans Anglican Church, which has been home to the centre for most of its 72 years, ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

A still lake at at dawn or twilight with a large pine in the foreground

“Be transformed by the renewing of your minds…”

We gather again after summer’s slower rhythm. For many of us, these weeks have offered space to breathe: a less frantic pace, time with family ...

Written by

Bishop Kathryn Otley

Cyclists set off on the ride from the parking lot of St. Aidan's Anglican Church

Ride for Refuge supports Centre 454 on Oct. 3

Belong Ottawa’s Ride for Refuge returns for its second year on Oct. 3. And this year’s fundraiser comes at a crucial time as Centre 454 ...

Written by

Perspective

Choir members singing in Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa in red and white robes

Christ Church Cathedral choirs invited for summer 2027 residency at Westminster Abbey

One Friday morning in February 2024, I received, out of the blue, an email from Westminster Abbey in London. In it, the Assistant to Minor ...

Written by

James Calkin

A large group of officials wearing white hard hats ceremonially dig shovels into the ground.

St. Thomas celebrates ground-breaking for Ellwood House Extension

Long-time residents of Ellwood House, the seniors affordable housing in Alta Vista, who looked out towards St. Thomas the Apostle Church on a sunny day ...

Written by

David Humphreys

Construction vehicle outside the nearly finished building.

Fundraising appeal issued as Perth affordable housing project prepares to open

“Please help us close the gap. Please help us get these families into their homes.” That’s the appeal from Claire Smith, chair of fundraising for ...

Written by

David Humphreys

Priest introduces two young Indigenous women wearing traditional dance regalia.

Celebrating Indigenous History Month at Christ Church Bells Corners

Christ Church Bells Corners hosted a community event to mark Indigenous History Month on June 13. The day began with Elder Larry Langlois offering a ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

Cursive font green letters on a yellow background "Grow Go Through."

“Grow through what you go through.” Great—but how?

Editor’s note: The news that the City of Ottawa has advised Belong Ottawa that Centre 454 must relocate from its longtime home in the basement ...

Written by

James Andriulaitis

A large crowd of parishioners all pose and smile for the camera at the front of the church

Trinity Church in Ottawa South celebrates 150 years of ministry

On Sunday, May 31, clergy and parishioners gathered at Trinity Church in Ottawa South to mark a significant milestone — our 150th year of ministry. About ...

Written by

Lindsay Whillans

Women gather for tea, one wearing old fashioned hat.

St. James Manotick celebrates its 150th anniversary in style

St. James, Manotick has hosted multiple events throughout this year to celebrate its 150th anniversary. In June, the “Over the Decades” themed High Tea at ...

Written by

Perspective

Staff news — September 2026

Heidi Pizzuto, executive assistant to the bishop, retired in June. After serving as the parish administrator at Christ Church Bells Corners for 12 years, she ...

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Perspective

The Rev. Canon Aigah Attagutsiak preaching at St. Margaret's Vanier.

The Rev. Canon Aigah Attagutsiak retires

The Rev. Canon Aigah Attagutsiak, associate incumbent of St. Margaret’s Vanier and the first Inuit priest in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, retired at the ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

Nicholas Galambos and Judith Dowler present a cheque to the Rev. Victoria Scott in the garden in the Cathedral's beautiful garth.

Cathedral donation supports Community Ministries

Men and women at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa have participated in their parish Festive Market and Teas on the last Saturday in November for the ...

Written by

Perspective

Feather at Epiphany is set on small stones like one would find at a river

Listening to Indigenous voices

Here are a few good opportunities to listen and learn from Indigenous peoples and perspectives this fall: Together for Nature tour — Sept. 15 The ...

Written by

Perspective

Garden box with vegetables and St. Bartholomew's church in the background on a sunny day.

St. Bartholomew’s cultivating a garden and meaningful connections in its community

From empty box to Three Sisters Garden: A story of being a church in the community The box was empty. More than 300 visitors had ...

Written by

Judy Wiesinger

Why a King?

“My kingdom is not from this world.” said Jesus. “If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from ...

Written by

The Ven. Rob Davis

Saint John’s interior circa 1890s — Ottawa Centre Deanery

Safekeeping a Photograph Here we are inside Saint John’s Church, Ottawa, built in 1860 as a chapel of ease for the parish of Christ Church, ...

Written by

Glenn J Lockwood

Editors pose for a photo with Bishop Kathryn Otley and Archbishop Shane Parker. Photo: Contributed

Diocese hosts the 2026 Anglican Editors’ Conference

Back row: Jane Waterston, Perspective‘s production manager; Saskia Rowley, art director for the Anglican Journal; Margaret Glidden, AEA past president; the Rev. Canon Doug Richards, ...

Written by

Perspective

Men and women holding a colourful baner for the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.

Anglicans make a colourful presence in Ottawa Pride March

Anglican clergy and parishioners from multiple parishes turned out on Aug. 30 take part in the annual Pride March in downtown Ottawa. With banners, signs ...

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Perspective