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First ordination of the new church year

Perspective January 1, 2022

On Dec. 4, the Reverends Caroline Ducros, Mark Lewis, Cynthia MacLachlan, and Robert Sicard were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa by Bishop Shane ...

Getting to know the neighbours

Perspective January 1, 2022

The Rev. Gary van der Meer was appointed by Bishop Shane Parker as the Diocese of Ottawa’s new interfaith officer, following the retirement of the ...

In October, parishioners from St. John’s went to visit Temple Israel on Prince of Wales Drive. Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg welcomed them and gave them a tour.

The beginning of a beautiful friendship

Leigh Anne Williams January 1, 2022

It’s not easy, moving to a new city, and as a clergy person, moving to a new parish and diocese. It’s even tougher if you ...

Photo of the welcome sign at All Saints Greely

Keeping calm and carrying on at All Saints Greely

Grace Jones January 1, 2022

How does a small parish in the southern part of Ottawa continue to thrive and prosper throughout a pandemic? At All Saints Greely, the answer has ...

From left: Archdeacon Peter Crosby, the Rev. Adam Brown, auctioneer Mike Cook and organizer Nancy Hallberg are all smiles behind their masks shortly before the live auction portion of the Nov. 27 fundraiser.

Annual fundraiser revived in Long Sault

Carol Goddard January 1, 2022

Christ Church Anglican in Long Sault, Ont. hosted its first in-person event since the beginning of the pandemic on Nov. 27 with the “Make It, ...

Walkathon benefits Emergency Food Centre

Elizabeth Kent January 1, 2022

Our Virtual Walk for the Centre was a “rainy day” success! Umbrellas in hand, under grey skies and through drizzling rain, three St. Matthew’s Team ...

Cots are set up in the sanctuary of St. Alban the Martyr to provide a safe place for people to sleep Monday to Saturday.

Cornerstone shelter and day programs struggle to keep up with increasing need and costs

David Humphreys January 1, 2022

As they prepare to return to newly renovated quarters early in the new year, Cornerstone Housing for Women’s Emergency Shelter staff are keenly aware that ...

The dreamcatcher at Cornerstone Housing for Women on Princeton Ave.

Breaking down the barriers to affordable housing

Amanda Johnson January 1, 2022

She’d been so happy when she told us she’d found an apartment, but now she was back at the reception desk at Cornerstone Housing for ...

Virtual fundraiser hits a new height

Perspective January 1, 2022

The second annual Building a Community of Hope virtual fundraising event, which took place in October and included a virtual tour of the diocesan Community ...