October 2022 Issue
Demand for day programs grows as city respite centres close
The pandemic has changed the way social services are delivered in the city, and Anglican Diocese of Ottawa day programs are poised to play a ...
Written by
David Humphreys
Diocesan Synod to focus on Shape of Parish Ministry motions
The 142nd session of Synod will meet in-person from Oct. 20 to 22 for the first time since 2019. It will begin with an opening ...
Written by
Leigh Anne Williams
How does your garden grow?
This harvest season, parishioners at St. Thomas the Apostle in Ottawa may be marvelling at how things have grown around their church. This past summer ...
Written by
Leigh Anne Williams
Rural parishes in the diocese rally to support Ukrainians
St George’s South Alice is a small church with a big heart. It counts a congregation of 15 very active members as a good Sunday. ...
Written by
David Humphreys
Thanking people who remember a parish in their will
St. Thomas the Apostle in Ottawa’s Alta Vista neighbourhood has found a way to promote legacy giving. The parish stewardship committee had been including an ...
Written by
Perspective
Diocesan refugee ministry prepares for a busy year
The diocese’s Refugee Ministry is busy after a pause caused by the pandemic and a government-level logjam. Two Afghan families, sponsored by the Community Alliance ...
Written by
David Humphreys
Centre 105 gets greener with its new water station
In recent years, one of the ways Centre 105 has cared for the people in need in Cornwall has been to provide bottles of water, ...
Written by
Leigh Anne Williams
Youth offer arts performances for seniors
As a member of the leadership team of the Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa Girls’ Choir and a junior organ scholar, high school student Aleesha Katary ...
Written by
Leigh Anne Williams
Way of Life
People sometimes ask: “How can I lead a Christian life when faced with the busy demands, temptations and choices involved in living in today’s world?” ...
Written by
Paul Dumbrille
What is the name of this place?
Here we view a classic shot by photographer William James Topley of a significant Anglican house of worship in Canada’s capital. Its name? It all ...
Written by
Glenn J Lockwood
We are free to make our path into the possibilities we see before us