March 2025

Black and white photo of the entrance to a grand house.

Hamilton Hall, Hawkesbury — Stormont Deanery

Glenn J Lockwood February 20, 2025

This gracious image, a small snapshot, shows Hamilton Hall—the elegant family home in which Charles Hamilton, the first Bishop of Ottawa, was raised at Hawkesbury, ...

Christ on the Cross stained glass window

Reflections on the Cross

The Rev. Canon Stewart Murray February 20, 2025

For me the journey of Lent is dominated by the long shadow of the Cross. The meaning of Christ’s sacrifice and my understanding and response ...

Yolande Parsons, the Rev. Julian Campbell, Carlene Lucas, and Sheila Pitt.

St. Mark’s, Ottawa thanks the Rev. Julian Campbell

Leigh Anne Williams February 20, 2025

Parishioners at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Ottawa bid a fond farewell to the Rev. Julian Campbell at a gathering in the parish hall following ...

You are Leaven mini-conference offers many inspirations

Carolyn Thompson Goddard February 20, 2025

Close to 60 clergy and laypersons attended the You are Leaven Ottawa mini-conference held at St. Clare’s Anglican Church in Winchester, Ont. in the Parish ...

Anglican Foundation launches annual Say Yes! To Kids campaign

Michelle Hauser February 20, 2025

Registration for the Anglican Foundation of Canada’s (AFC) fifth annual Say Yes! to Kids (SYTK) campaign is now open. The 2025 campaign will launch on April 22 ...

The Future Fund launches — first application deadline on March 15

Perspective February 20, 2025

The Future Fund was created to financially support parishes’ efforts in contextual mission and new worshipping communities. Grant applications will be accepted twice per year. ...

Nurses dressed in warm winter hats and coats.

Welcoming newcomers to Perth with Open Arms

Liana Gallant February 20, 2025

During the early part of 2024, it became obvious in Perth that there was a noticeable increase in the number of newcomers arriving in town. ...

The Mark Ferguson Quartet can be heard at St. Paul's Osgoode for monthly jazz vespers. Mark Ferguson on piano and trombone; Mike Tremblay on saxophone and flute; John Geggie plays bass; and Jamie Holmes is on drums

Trying something new — contextual mission and new worshipping communities

Leigh Anne Williams February 20, 2025

Parishes throughout the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa are looking for new ways to engage in contextual mission. What is contextual mission? The context for Anglican ...

Ontario rebates the cost of ending chronic homelessness

David Humphreys February 20, 2025

Two small windfalls for Ontario residents have created an opportunity for shelters such as Cornerstone Housing for Women and affordable housing projects to appeal for ...