December 2022

Altar Guild members gather in Smiths Falls

Debbie Tweedle December 2, 2022

Diocesan Altar Guild members were greeted with coffee, tea, and muffins put on by Ann Hare, St John’s Altar Guild and ACW when they gathered ...

All Saints, Sandy Hill

Glenn J Lockwood December 2, 2022

Today, courtesy of climbing and photography done by Brian Glenn, we find ourselves in the belfry of the former All Saints Church, Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ...

The blessing of slowing things down

The Rev. Matthew Brown December 2, 2022

Sleighbells ringing in the snow, Kissing ‘neath the mistletoe, Out in the barn the cattle low, It’s Christmas in the Valley.” “Christmas in the Valley,” ...

Shape of Parish Ministry proposals approved

Perspective December 2, 2022

The 142nd Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa was primarily focused on three proposals that resulted from the Shape of Parish Ministry Consultations (SPMC), ...

St. Thomas art auction raises funds for Water First

Barbara Bottriell December 2, 2022

Selling art is not the easiest way to fundraise for a cause, but the art auction organized by St Thomas Anglican Church in Stittsville managed ...

St. Thomas Silver Creek recognized as historic building

Meriel Bradford December 2, 2022

On a beautiful crisp late September morning, a small group gathered in front of St. Thomas Silver Creek, as the mayor of the municipality of ...

Anglican advocacy for affordable housing gets positive results

David Humphreys December 1, 2022

Many parishes encouraged members to advocate for affordable housing during the Ontario municipal election campaigns by circulating questions for candidates or using prepared bulletin inserts. ...

Generous bequests provide vital support to Community Ministries

David Humphreys December 1, 2022

Bequests can be an important pillar of support for the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa’s Community Ministries. Centre 454 and The Well recently were beneficiaries of ...

Cornerstone celebrates the return to restored Booth Street residence

Leigh Anne Williams December 1, 2022

Cornerstone Housing for Women had lots of reasons to celebrate in October and November. Not only did the residents of its Booth Street residence get ...