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Giving gifts that mean more

If you are shopping for a Christmas gift for someone who is difficult to buy for, seems to have everything or if you just want ...
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Project Anti-racism launches: ”Inaction is no longer an option”

On Sept. 22, Project Anti-racism: advancing inclusion and reconciliation in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa officially launched into its work with an online keynote address ...
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Dr. Cindy Blackstock tells the story of discovering Dr. Peter Bryce’s grave at Beechwood the day before PM Stephen Harper’s apology. She and Sylvia Smith have been tending the grave ever since.

Anglicans mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Beechwood Cemetery

In honour of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation partnered with the Project of Heart, the ...
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Orange Shirt Day at St. Aidan’s Ottawa

Thirty members of St Aidan’s community gathered on Sept. 30, to offer Prayers for Reconciliation and mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. ...
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Ascension and St. Aidan parishes share light for PWRDF Debbie and Barb Grisdale “Share the Light” with the Rev. Rosemary Parker; these members of Ascension and St Aidan’s met up halfway between their parishes, then continued on to bike and run in support of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund. The “Share the Light” campaign helps provide solar suitcases, which give light for midwives helping mothers and babies in Mozambique.

Ascension and St. Aidan parishes share light for PWRDF

Debbie and Barb Grisdale “Share the Light” with the Rev. Rosemary Parker; these members of Ascension and St Aidan’s met up halfway between their parishes, ...
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St. Matthew’s online treasures auction returns

Last year, St. Matthew’s online auction raised about $40,000. It was such a fun event that the church is planning another that will feature art, ...
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Rev. Colin McFarland and his new percussion back-up.

St. Margaret’s Vanier hosts a church school picnic, COVID-style

“DON’T bring food!” was the unusual request sent out to St. Margaret’s families in advance of their Sept.12 church school picnic in Strathcona Park. Instead, ...
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Minority government should be good news for affordable housing, refugees

The federal election results should bode well for stakeholders concerned with homelessness, affordable housing and refugee sponsorship and support. These include Anglican Diocese of Ottawa ...
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Clergy news

The Rev. Canon Kenneth Davis has been appointed to the Cathedral Canonry of Saint Deborah, effective Oct. 1, 2021.  The Rev. Dr. Caroline Ducros has ...
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