June 2024 Issue
Archbishop Chris Harper brings news of the Indigenous Church
Archbishop Chris Harper made his first visit to the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa since he was named National Indigenous Archbishop in 2022, and it was ...
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Leigh Anne Williams
Three housing projects open and welcome residents home
On May 2, parishioners and clergy from St. John the Evangelist celebrated the opening of a Smiths Falls affordable housing project that they played a ...
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Leigh Anne Williams
Cornerstone celebrates the opening of Eccles Street residence
On April 17, Cornerstone Housing for Women officially opened a new supportive residence at 44 Eccles Street. “Cornerstone is very proud to be opening our ...
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Leigh Anne Williams
Theologian Sam Wells launches Trinity College lecture series and summer book club
Those who enjoyed the online lecture “Reimagining Church” that author and public theologian the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, offered for the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa’s ...
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Leigh Anne Williams
Hollyer House opens its doors in Bells Corners
Bells Corners is a better community today after the official opening of Hollyer House with its 35 units of affordable housing and a hub for ...
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Written by
David Humphreys
Na’mat allah wa salamoh Ma’akom!
Bishop Shane Parker sent a video greeting to Archbishop Hosam Naoum and Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem assuring them that they are being upheld by their ...
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Perspective
Welcoming the North American Cathedral Deans
Cathedral deans from across North America gathered in Ottawa April 18-22 for their annual conference. Watch for a reflection on the conference from host Dean ...
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Perspective
June 2024 Clergy News
The Rev. Jonathan Askwith has been appointed as Interim Associate Incumbent of the parish of St. Helen’s Orleans, effective May 29, 2024. The Rev. John ...
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Perspective
Wardens, treasurers and clergy turn out for Learning Commons workshops
Saturday April 13, Christ Church Bells Corners: the diocesan Learning Commons brought finance director Sanjay Grover and parish leaders together for a training session on ...
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Perspective
Afghan couple celebrates one year in Canada with thanks to friends
In the December 2023 issue of Perspective, Wahida Azizi and Tajjudin Farzam shared the story of their escape from Afghanistan and how the Anglican Diocese ...
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Perspective
Archbishop Chris Harper meets with All My Relations Circle
“The Indigenous church has much to teach the wider Anglican church about community and relationship”, said Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper during a gathering with the ...
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Debbie Grisdale
Perth affordable housing project gets land transfer
The journey of St. James the Apostle to build affordable housing in Perth took a giant step forward when the town council voted to transfer ...
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David Humphreys
St. Thomas ACW supports the Stittsville Food Bank
St. Thomas Stittsville members have been supporters of the local food bank through food and monetary donations for many years. The ACW (Anglican Church Women) ...
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Mary Anne Reinhard
Well done, thou good and faithful servant
Jim Beckett recently retired as the Rector’s Warden in the Parish of North Dundas. He had served in this capacity for over 20 years. Jim ...
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Carol Goddard
Saying goodbye and thanks to the Youth Internship Program
In the fall, youth ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa will be taking a new direction that aims to engage a broad spectrum of ...
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Perspective
Charity flows in Richmond
In recent months, St. John the Baptist Church, Richmond has made the first Sunday of every month Food Bank Sunday, when donations are gathered for ...
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Perspective
Trinity church hosts Good Seed Sunday
“We need to think about what we can personally do to protect the environment,” says Max Le Moine, after attending Good Seed Sunday just a ...
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Written by
Nandy Heule
“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.”
By The Ven. Peter Crosby Some books read like a good visit with a trusted soul friend. The Gift of Years, Growing Old Gracefully by ...
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The Ven. Peter Crosby
Living in the Age of the Spirit
St. Aidan’s Church, Ottawa, was the setting April 26 and 27 of a Quiet Time led by Sister Elizabeth Ann of the Anglican Sisters of ...
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Patricia Bays
Faith groups reach out to Carleton students
Hundreds of Carleton University students lined up to enjoy a free coffee break with goodies supplied by volunteers from faith communities across Ottawa during final ...
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Written by
Nandy Heule
The path of reconciliation continues to beckon us