December 2021

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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 ...
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Saint John, VanKleek Hill

Saint John, VanKleek Hill

What are we to make of Saint John’s Church, VanKleek Hill?  It is one of those rare houses of worship that defies all the categories ...
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Matthew’s gospel guides us in understanding the nature of prayer

Some time ago, in a place I can no longer recall, I came across a helpful reflection on Chapter 6 of the Gospel of Matthew ...
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While shepherds watched their flocks by night

One of the most intriguing traditions that surrounds the celebration of Christmas is that of nativity scenes that are found in our homes, churches and ...
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Meet our interns for 2021-2022

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 ...
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Amending Canons and Bylaws to fill in some gaps

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 ...
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Shaping the future of parish ministry, through consultation

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 ...
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Finances: Drawing on the Diocese’s collective strength

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 ...
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Communicating who we are

Communications has been top among the Diocese’s four strategic priorities. Brian Cameron, chair of the Diocesan communications advisory panel, began his report to Synod by ...
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