Synod 2024

Margaret Porter, Canon Stephen Silverthorne, Bishop Shane Parker and Dean Beth Bretzlaff

Ascension House directors working to reduce parish costs and increase services

Leigh Anne Williams December 26, 2024

In his Charge to Synod, Bishop Shane Parker outlined six results to be prioritized and achieved in the current triennium (three-year budgetary and planning cycle). ...

Bishop Shane Parker processes in to Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa.

Synod focuses on strengthening diocesan church to serve others

Leigh Anne Williams December 26, 2024

The 144th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa began with an evening Eucharist service at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa on Nov. 7. In his ...

Bishop Shane gives the blessing in Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa.

Bishop’s Charge envisions a thriving church that is ready to serve

Bishop Shane Parker November 20, 2024

1 In my charge to Synod last year, I spoke of how Henry Chadwick, a prolific church historian, described the church as a stained-glass window—reflecting ...

Trees with golden leaves line a path in the sunlight.

Diocesan Synod set to meet from Nov. 7 to 9

Leigh Anne Williams September 23, 2024

Preparations are in full swing for the 144th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, which will take place from Nov. 7 to 9, 2024. ...