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St. George's team ready to serve. ( L to R) Wayne Munro, Alison Wark, Kathy Lowe, Gary and Christine Anderson, Al Sonnenburg, and Debbie McMahon.

St. George’s Clayton breakfasts bring the community together and raise funds to help others

After the pandemic, when people were starting to gather again at St. George’s Anglican Church in the village of Clayton, a small group of parishioners ...
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The Community Housing Initiative Perth steering committee at the groundbreaking ceremony for their 15-unit affordable housing building, from left, Claire Smith, co chair; Brian Perkin, media relations; Alison Newsom, Carebridge Community Support; David Kroetsch of St James, founding co-chair; Mac Girouard, social media and tenant support; Canon Ken Davis, founding co-chair and former rector of St. James the Apostle.

Perth housing project advances with vital community leadership

The walls have been raised and the roof completed on the 15-unit affordable housing building that is St. James the Apostle Perth’s “great outreach project.” ...
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Bishop-elect Kathryn Otley in Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa

Archdeacon Kathryn Otley elected to be Bishop of Ottawa

The Ven. Kathryn Otley has been elected to be the 11th bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. The election took place on Feb. 28 ...
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Girls choir singing at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa

Cathedral Girls Choir celebrates its 25th anniversary

As Archbishop Shane Parker began his New Year’s Day homily at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa, he congratulated and thanked the Cathedral Girls Choir, which ...
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March 2026 Future Fund deadline coming soon….

Future Fund grants provide the financial resources to support contextual mission initiatives and new worshiping communities. The next application deadline is March 15. Ron Brophy, ...
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People play board games at St. John the Evangelist, Smiths Falls

Let more games begin … at St. John’s in Smiths Falls

The Rev. Dr. Thomas Brauer, incumbent of St. John the Evangelist in Smiths Falls, told members of Synod last fall how receiving a Future Fund ...
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A gathering of people at St. James Manotick enjoying some live music.

St. James’ monthly Gathering is a hit in Manotick

On the second Monday of each month, St. James Manotick invites members of the surrounding community into its parish hall for a hearty lunch, live ...
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Brian Eckert and Bob Orr, members of St. Bart's, took charge of the suitcase on display in the church hall. PHOTO: GILLES VÉZINA

Alongside Hope’s solar suitcase campaign brings light to mothers and babies

In the closing months of 2025, the diocese of Ottawa supported Alongside Hope’s national campaign to bring light and renewable energy to rural clinics in ...
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CNOY walkers from All Saints Westboro (previous year's team)

Coldest Night of the Year walk raises funds for Cornerstone Housing for Women

All Saints Westboro is once again hosting walkers in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Cornerstone Housing for Women taking place on Feb. ...
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