October 2026 Issue

Fall reflections

Written by

Perspective

Woman puts an Elections Canada sign for voting up.

Anglicans asked to help make affordable housing and homelessness municipal election issues

Anglicans throughout the diocese are being encouraged to engage with candidates in the October 26 municipal elections in support of affordable housing and reducing homelessness. ...

Written by

David Humphreys

A photo of a forest in fall colours taken from a kiking trail in Ottawa.

Thanks be to God for God’s indescribable gift — Corinthians 9:15

As October begins, it feels as though we are entering fully into autumn, and my mind and heart turn toward thanksgiving and gratitude. I think ...

Written by

Bishop Kathryn Otley

A woman in a red coat stands beside a sitting woman. Both are holding a decorative paper snowflake and smiling

Spiritual health matters

The week of October 25 to 30 has been designated as Spiritual Health Awareness Week by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care. As a part ...

Written by

The Rev. Canon Hilary Murray

Black and white archival photo of a group of women in 1950s attire and hats talking at a table and posing for this formal photo.

Archives holds a huge trove of documents related to Indian residential schools

Conversations with diocesan archivist Glenn Lockwood often yield a wealth of information and intriguing history that the inquirer would have never known to ask about. ...

Written by

Leigh Anne Williams

Community Ministries

Centre 105 gets by with a little help from its friends

October 29, 2026

From its early days as a small drop-in program at Trinity Church, Centre 105 has always enjoyed a close connection and wonderful support from the ...

Belong Ottawa rides again

October 29, 2026

The sun shone on Belong Ottawa’s second annual Ride for Refuge fundraiser on Oct. 3. Supporters enjoyed the warm morning and autumn colours as they ...