September 2026

Women gather for tea, one wearing old fashioned hat.

St. James Manotick celebrates its 150th anniversary in style

Perspective August 31, 2026

St. James, Manotick has hosted multiple events throughout this year to celebrate its 150th anniversary. In June, the “Over the Decades” themed High Tea at ...

A large crowd of parishioners all pose and smile for the camera at the front of the church

Trinity Church in Ottawa South celebrates 150 years of ministry

Lindsay Whillans August 31, 2026

On Sunday, May 31, clergy and parishioners gathered at Trinity Church in Ottawa South to mark a significant milestone — our 150th year of ministry. About ...

Cursive font green letters on a yellow background "Grow Go Through."

“Grow through what you go through.” Great—but how?

James Andriulaitis August 31, 2026

Editor’s note: The news that the City of Ottawa has advised Belong Ottawa that Centre 454 must relocate from its longtime home in the basement ...

Priest introduces two young Indigenous women wearing traditional dance regalia.

Celebrating Indigenous History Month at Christ Church Bells Corners

Leigh Anne Williams August 31, 2026

Christ Church Bells Corners hosted a community event to mark Indigenous History Month on June 13. The day began with Elder Larry Langlois offering a ...

Construction vehicle outside the nearly finished building.

Fundraising appeal issued as Perth affordable housing project prepares to open

David Humphreys August 31, 2026

“Please help us close the gap. Please help us get these families into their homes.” That’s the appeal from Claire Smith, chair of fundraising for ...

A large group of officials wearing white hard hats ceremonially dig shovels into the ground.

St. Thomas celebrates ground-breaking for Ellwood House Extension

David Humphreys August 31, 2026

Long-time residents of Ellwood House, the seniors affordable housing in Alta Vista, who looked out towards St. Thomas the Apostle Church on a sunny day ...

Choir members singing in Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa in red and white robes

Christ Church Cathedral choirs invited for summer 2027 residency at Westminster Abbey

James Calkin August 31, 2026

One Friday morning in February 2024, I received, out of the blue, an email from Westminster Abbey in London. In it, the Assistant to Minor ...

Cyclists set off on the ride from the parking lot of St. Aidan's Anglican Church

Ride for Refuge supports Centre 454 on Oct. 3

Perspective August 31, 2026

Belong Ottawa’s Ride for Refuge returns for its second year on Oct. 3. And this year’s fundraiser comes at a crucial time as Centre 454 ...

A still lake at at dawn or twilight with a large pine in the foreground

“Be transformed by the renewing of your minds…”

Bishop Kathryn Otley August 31, 2026

We gather again after summer’s slower rhythm. For many of us, these weeks have offered space to breathe: a less frantic pace, time with family ...