MAID

The Rev. Canon Gary van der Meer thanked guest speakers guest speakers Dr. Justine  Amaro and Dr. James Downar pause for a photo in the parish hall.

Learning more about Medical Assistance in Dying

In early June, St. John the Evangelist in Ottawa hosted an evening information session on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) with two guest speakers, physicians ...
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Canon theologian shares some thoughts on pastoral care and MAiD

This spring, Archbishop Shane Parker appointed the Rev. Canon Dr. Christopher Brittain, Dean of Divinity at Trinity College at the University of Toronto as Canon ...
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Walking with those who choose a medically assisted death and their loved ones

Among the many demanding roles clergy step in and out of is providing pastoral care to people who are dying and to their loved ones. ...
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