Several motions to amend the Diocesan Canons and Bylaws were presented by Chancellor Henry Schultz. These proposed: changes to parish governance, including a motion to
Ron Brophy walked members of Synod through the step-by-step guide for contextual mission that is posted on the diocesan website (in the For Parishes section)
Executive Archdeacon Linda Hill and Caroll Carkner, Chair of the education committee, reminded Synod members that at the 2023 meeting, plans were made to revise
The Rev. Dr. Jon Martin, chair of the Parish Development Sub-Committee, and Leslie Giddings spoke to Synod members to further clarify the meaning of parish
Bishop Shane Parker reminded Synod members that 15 years ago, the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa had 74 parishes, but 45% of them were in some
In his Charge to Synod, Bishop Shane Parker outlined six results to be prioritized and achieved in the current triennium (three-year budgetary and planning cycle).
The Rev. Karen McBride was ordained on Nov. 30 by Bishop Shane Parker at Julian of Norwich Church in Ottawa, where she has also been
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe helped celebrate the long history of care and service that Anglican Community Ministries day programs have provided in the city by
The 144th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa began with an evening Eucharist service at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa on Nov. 7. In his
