October 2026

Four people from the St. Bart's team stand in the sunshine ready to ride their bikes.

Belong Ottawa rides again

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 ...
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White logo of bird or flame shapes with the message that the children are thought of and loved.

Anglicans mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026

Anglicans, as individuals and as parishes, observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 and throughout the week in a variety of ...
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Interior view of Saint Mary's Navan

Saint Mary’s Navan — Ottawa East Deanery

The Counter-Jumper and the Church Storekeepers in nineteenth century Canada enjoyed prominence. They were the day-to-day link for isolated families with the outside world and ...
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Stained glass window - Jesus prays in Gethsemane

La prière de Jésus et la mort

English translation Woody Allen a dit un jour : « Je ne veux pas atteindre l’immortalité grâce à mon œuvre… je veux l’atteindre en ne ...
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Clergy and Staff news — October 2026

Clergy News The Rev. Amy Hamilton has been appointed as Incumbent of the Church of the Ascension, Ottawa, effective Oct. 19, 2026. She has been ...
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Teacups with cookies

All Saints’ Westboro event aims to open and ease conversations about death

On Oct. 17, All Saints’ Westboro is hosting A Victorian Death, a free educational event offering those who attend the opportunity to learn more about ...
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Colourful fishing flies for catching salmon and trout

St. Bart’s Bazaar supports local and global outreach

November 7 may seem far in the future, but as you read this it is only weeks away! The Church of St. Bartholomew’s Annual Bazaar ...
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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe with Janice Horton and Councillor Marty Carr after the coin was presented. Photo: Michele Bédard

Janice Horton of St. Thomas Alta Vista honoured by the City of Ottawa

On Aug. 22, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe presented Ellwood House chair Janice Horton with a commemorative coin celebrating the 200th anniversary of the City of ...
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The Rev. Mark Lewis with he Venerable Kanshin Ikeda wearing the saffron coloured robe of a Buddist monk in the interior of St. James Church in Morrisburg, Ont.

Buddhist monk welcomed in Morrisburg during his Canadian peace pilgrimage

The Ven. Kanshin Ikeda, a Buddhist monk from Japan, undertook a Walk for Peace from Toronto to Montreal this past summer. Along his way, he ...
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