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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 ...

Bishop voices concerns about the city’s plan for affordable housing

David Humphreys January 1, 2022

Bishop Shane Parker has called on the City of Ottawa “to establish clear and bold targets” to ensure that all residents, regardless of income, can ...

Calendar

Perspective December 1, 2021

Dec. 3 Compline for Advent 7 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral — (414 Sparks St., Ottawa) Live-stream only at https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa Dec. 5 Advent II Christ Church ...

Meet our interns for 2021-2022

Donna Rourke December 1, 2021

This new year of the Youth Internship Program (YIP) is off to a great start. Our Faith Formation team includes me, our intern, Aimerance, and ...

Amending Canons and Bylaws to fill in some gaps

Perspective December 1, 2021

Synod delegates passed eight motions making changes to the diocesan Canons, Bylaws and Regulations. Episcopal Elections Chancellor Henry Schultz explained that the motions relating to ...

Shaping the future of parish ministry, through consultation

Perspective December 1, 2021

Co-chairs of the Shape of Parish Ministry Consultation, the Rev. Dr. Jon Martin, Barbara Gagné and Anne-Marie Clysdale reported on the team’s work and progress ...

Finances: Drawing on the Diocese’s collective strength

Leigh Anne Williams December 1, 2021

Sanjay Grover, director of financial ministry, gave Synod delegates an overview of how the diocese weathered the pandemic financially in 2020 and how it is ...