October 2026

The tip of a canoe is seen heading into a marsh surrounded by trees on a cloudy day.

Following streams of love, finding the courage to change

The Rev. Christine Muise September 28, 2026

The fall brings the convergence of three important streams: the Season of Creation runs from Sept. 1 to Oct. 4 with this year’s focus on ...

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

Leigh Anne Williams September 28, 2026

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 ...

Bishop Jennifer Gosse-Vingerhoeds poses with the Primate and other bishops for a photo after her consecration. Eveyone is wearing red and white robes.

Newly elected Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Armed Forces installed

Leigh Anne Williams September 28, 2026

Commander (retired) the Ven. Jennifer Gosse-Vingerhoeds was ordained and consecrated as a bishop and installed as the 11th Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Armed Forces ...

Synod 2026

Perspective September 28, 2026

The 147th session of the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa will take place from Oct. 22 to 24. Thursday, Oct. 22 Opening ...

A large team of volunteers in green aprons pose for a group photo in the parish hall.

Centre 440’s outreach makes a positive impact during its first year

Perspective September 28, 2026

Centre 440, a community outreach ministry run by the Parish of the Lower Valley, began serving hot meals every Saturday from the parish hall at ...

Stewardship webinar on October 27 offers insights on legacy giving and advice from financial and legal experts

Derwyn Sangster September 28, 2026

Our lives are filled with people we have loved, communities that have welcomed us, experiences that have shaped us, and hopes we have carried for ...

Black and white archival photo of a group of women in 1950s attire and hats talking at a table and posing for this formal photo.

Archives holds a huge trove of documents related to Indian residential schools

Leigh Anne Williams September 28, 2026

Conversations with diocesan archivist Glenn Lockwood often yield a wealth of information and intriguing history that the inquirer would have never known to ask about. ...

A photo of a forest in fall colours taken from a kiking trail in Ottawa.

Thanks be to God for God’s indescribable gift — Corinthians 9:15

Bishop Kathryn Otley September 28, 2026

As October begins, it feels as though we are entering fully into autumn, and my mind and heart turn toward thanksgiving and gratitude. I think ...

Woman puts an Elections Canada sign for voting up.

Anglicans asked to help make affordable housing and homelessness municipal election issues

David Humphreys September 28, 2026

Anglicans throughout the diocese are being encouraged to engage with candidates in the October 26 municipal elections in support of affordable housing and reducing homelessness. ...