Crosstalk - October 2015

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THE PRIMATE’S OPEN LETTER TO POLITICAL LEADERS

DIOCESAN SYNOD CONVENES

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COLLABORATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

LIFELONG FORMATION: CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS

SEPTEMBER 2015 A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL

ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF QUEBEC • DIOCÈSE ANGLICAN DE QUÉBEC The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

A Section of the Anglican Journal / October 2015

Neighbours Helping Neighbours West End Food Truck Rally Supports Emergency Food Cupboard

BY MEGAN SPROULE-JONES

On Saturday, August 15, close to 3,500 people made their way to the parking lot at Christ Church Bells Corners (CCBC) for the first ever West End Food Truck Rally. Conceived as a way to raise awareness and funds for FAMSAC, west Nepean’s local emergency food cupboard, the rally featured savoury and sweet treats from ten local food trucks, face painting, balloon animals, children’s games (organized by the 116th Nepean Scouting Group), and music from

Boom 99.7 radio. CCBC volunteers also offered tours of the church throughout the day, providing a welcome respite from the heat and humidity for some, and an opportunity to explore the programs and services of this dynamic parish for others.

Mayor Jim Watson, MPP Lisa MacLeod, and several federal election candidates were on hand to open the rally just after 11:00 AM and mingle with the visitors as they waited in line to sample some of the exotic flavours See STORY, p. 13

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From Storage Room to a Room of Hope Creating Hope

BY THE STAFF AT THE WELL

What happens when you renovate a storage area into a place that helps women change their lives?

You create hope.

The Well is a gathering place for women with children who are looking for a safe and supportive place to come together to empower each other. Our day program encourages women to engage wholly in opportunities for positive change.

In order to strengthen and broaden the supports available to women in our community – we are making a change at our building.

The bright, welcoming new space will be will be versatile enough to enable

a wide range of activities. It will be used for social programming by both The Well and its partner agencies. It will also be available to clinicians from local community health teams who offer health promotion, vaccination programs and immunization testing. From social support to healthcare we will now have accommodation that is suitable for offering services as diverse as health testing to spiritual care to bingo!

A part-time staff member will also be brought on board to develop new partnerships

Lenny Wu

Ribbon cutting ceremony officially opens the rally. Pictured (L-R): Chandra Arya (Lib. Candidate, Nepean), Jason Winters (Myers Automotive Group), Anita Vandenbeld (Lib. Candidate, Ottawa West-Nepean), Jean-Luc Cooke (Green Candidate, Nepean), Mayor Jim Watson, Jeremy LeBlanc (Chair, FAMSAC), MPP Lisa MacLeod, Adbul Abdi (CPC Candidate, Ottawa West-Nepean), Denis Collette (Big D’s Dog House), Rev. Kathryn Otley (CCBC), Erin Coffin (Rally Coordinator).

and foster many of the existing partnerships in the community. Our goal is to engage a greater diversity of women and offer more supports from marginalized populations that include younger women, women from aboriginal communities and newcomers to Canada.

None of this would be possible if it was not for the support of a donation from the GIFT Fund Grant. We rely on the generosity of donors.

We are looking forward to our renovation and seeing the lives that are changed right before our eyes!

For more information about The Well and our other Diocesan Community Ministries, Please see page 9

The Power of a Picture

BY DON SMITH, Chair of the

Diocesan Refugee Working Group A year ago, I wrote an article for the Diocese’s PWRDF newsletter entitled “A Generation of Refugee Sponsorship – ‘Just as You Did It to the Least of These’”. In the article I talked about the first refugee family that my wife and I helped sponsor back in December 1979 - the Vongsouthis from Laos. I asked the question how, in 1980, could Canadians rally to privately sponsor 32,000 South East Asian “boat people” while in 2013 we couldn’t find private sponsors for all of the 300 refugees referred that year for resettlement by Canadian visa offices in Africa and Asia.

In last year’s article I in-

cluded a photograph that is very dear to me. It shows our 2 sons, James and Tom, along with one of their friends, Peter, posing with Soukdaphong Vongsouthi, the eldest child of the Vongsouthi family. The picture was taken in the summer of 1980; the children were 4 and 5 years old. I am reproducing that photograph with this article.

All of us have seen the picture of little Aylan Kurdi on the beach in Turkey. The picture “went viral around the world” (a term I detest).

In Canada our treatment of refugees has become, at least for the present news cycle, the number one issue in the federal election campaign.

At the municipal level Mayor Watson says that Ottawa See STORY, p. 3

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FROM THE PRIMATE

An Open Letter to Political Leaders The following letter was sent to: The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper (Conservative), The Hon. Thomas Mulcair (New Democrat), Mr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal), Ms. Elizabeth May (Green), Mr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Quebecois) August 26, 2015 OPEN LETTER TO POLITICAL LEADERS: The race is on. Throughout our country, Canadians are listening to what you, as leaders of our political parties, have to say about what matters to them.

In shaping your party platforms and election slogans, may your ears and your hearts be open to the call of Canadians for compassion, justice, and reason. As a spiritual leader who travels from coast to coast to coast, I hear this call echoed by so many who aspire to build upon the firm foundations of a democracy that we value dearly and who are committed to love and serve others.

We live in a country of great abundance, yet not all benefit. Among the most vulnerable in our society are those who are homeless and the inadequately housed, children living in poverty with little hope for a brighter future, and young people who are underemployed and increasingly alienated from institutions, including the political process. Economic growth and prosperity are laudable goals, but they are not ends in themselves. If we are to live up to our commitment to love and serve others, we need to develop better ways to share our abundance.

We live in a country that believes in democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. And yet, we find ourselves facing major challenges — in our relations with the First Peoples of the land, our care and responsibility for the environment, and the balance of rights and freedoms with safety and security in a diverse society with its underlying tensions. The time has come to engage in new conversations and to work together toward a common good for this and for future generations.

We live in a country that is an active member within a global system aimed at promoting international economic growth and shared prosperity, peace and stability, environmental stewardship, and providing humanitarian assistance. Yet our own actions are what give meaning to our words as we share our abundance through greater international assistance, welcome refugees, adopt sound environmental policies, and work for peace.

While these issues are not at the centre of political debate in the current campaign, that does not diminish their importance in living up to the values that we hold as Canadians. The Anglican Church of Canada is actively engaged in all of these areas and remains committed to pray for and to work with all those in authority in building a society whose hallmarks at home and abroad are compassion and justice for all people.

As you continue your journey along the campaign trail, I encourage you to listen to all voices.

How we choose to respond says a great deal about who we are and the values to which we adhere.

For safety in all your travels and meaningful exchanges with Canadians from all walks of life, I hold you in my prayers.

Sincerely, Archbishop Fred J. Hiltz Primate, Anglican Church of Canada

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Michael Hudson, General Synod Communications

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada

Compassion, Justice, and Reason An Anglican Appraoch to Election 2015

By The Anglican Church of Canada Just in time for the 2015 federal election, a new nonpartisan resource offers support for Canadian Anglicans to engage with parties and candidates on a range of vital issues rooted in shared prosperity and protecting the most vulnerable members of society.

Entitled Compassion, Justice and Reason: An Anglican Approach to Election 2015, the free downloadable resource consists of doublesided sheets on 10 different justice issues highlighted by the Anglican Church of Canada and rooted in the Marks of Mission.

Highlighted by a letter from the Primate to all party leaders, Canada is a country of abundance, yet not all of its people benefit from that wealth. The role of political leaders is to guide all Canadians towards a more prosperous future, considering all voices while protecting the most vulnerable among us

and elevating the relationship with the First Peoples of this land.

Among the issues highlighted in the election resource are: • Child poverty; • Overseas development assistance; • Peace in the Middle East; • Refugees; • Caring for creation; • Interfaith inclusion; • Justice and corrections; • Reconciliation; • Homelessness and affordable housing; and • Intergenerational inequalities Each resource sheet includes a theme, background on the issue, a description of the Anglican experience and perspectives, and questions for candidates for what their party would do to address the issue. Links to further information and resources are provided, while a separate section offers tips for a successful meeting with one’s Minister of Parliament.

Access the election resources at: www.anglican.ca

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NEWS

Justice Camp Goes International

By The Synod of the Diocese of Niagara The first-ever international Justice Camp will bring together a diverse group of Anglicans in Cuba next May to explore the concept of the common good with an eye towards furthering God’s justice and loving purposes.

Through a week-long program of directed immersion experiences, biblical reflection, worship, and relationship building, participants form friendships and develop skills to become effective social justice leaders within their own local communities.

Issues related to food security, economic justice and civic engagement will be featured throughout the camp.

“The camps are a tangible expression of our baptismal promises, especially as they better equip us to strive for justice and uphold the dignity of every human being,” said the Reverend Bill Mous, one of the camp’s organizers. “This camp will also

foster Cuban-Canadian relationships and explore what it means to be the Body of Christ at an international level.”

Twenty-five Canadians over the age of 18 will be chosen to participate in the camp alongside 25 Cuban participants. In keeping with the justice camp ethos, efforts will be made to ensure participants reflect the Anglican Church of Canada’s diversity. Those interested in learning more about the camp or desiring to submit an online application can visit www.justicecamp.ca.

There have been seven Justice Camps since the first was hosted in Winnipeg in 2005. This Justice Camp is an innovative joint initiative of the Diocese of Niagara and the Diocese of Cuba which are in a companion diocese relationship, along with The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund and the Anglican Church of Canada.

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Ven. Chris Dunn

Anglicans from around the Diocese participating in Ottawa’s Pride Parade, 23 August 2015

Clergy News and Updates Rev. Claude Delorme has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of North Dundas, effective August 30, 2015.

The Power of a Picture...

- Continued from page 1 stands ready to do something.

At the Diocesan level, we are receiving calls and emails asking how the Diocese can help groups and individuals sponsor refugees. And, we are receiving calls and emails from Canadian family members of refugees overseas, asking the Diocese to help sponsor their relatives.

As Chairman of the Diocese’s Refugee Working Group I have been trying to get people involved in refugee sponsorship for years. Therefore I admit that I am glad that there is so much interest in something that I have felt passionately about over the past three and a half decades.

But I can’t help asking myself the question – why did the photograph of little Aylan Kurdi, dead on a beach in Turkey, provoke such a public outcry when the picture of little Soukdaphong Vongsouthi playing happily with James, Tom and Peter, go unnoticed in the PWRDF newsletter?

Surely everyone knows that thousands of children have died fleeing the conflicts and/ or barbaric regimes in Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Eritrea, Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and on and on. Thirty percent of refugees are children.

Are we not rational beings who are capable of empathizing with our brothers and sisters without the need for graphic images of their suffering and loss?

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Don Smith

Soukdaphong Vongsouthi playing happily with Don Smith’s children Christ’s command to welGroup; there is a wealth of come the stranger was spoexperience and abundance of ken long before digital techpassion among the members. nology made possible the Donate to one of the Dioinstantaneous capture and cese’s current sponsorships; global diffusion of images of there are a dozen parishes sorrow and suffering. Yes, who have sponsorships unI am happy that hundreds derway or in process. Form and probably thousands of a group and apply to sponsor Canadians will heed Christ’s a family of your own. Ask command and join the proud your federal candidates what tradition of refugee advocacy they are going to do to alleand sponsorship. But I am viate the suffering of the 14 profoundly sad that it took million refugees around the the picture of little Aylan world. And think about and Kurdi to make it happen. pray for all the children and So for everyone who reads their parents who have fled this article, if you have been their homes to escape war moved by Aylan Kurdi’s and barbaric regimes, everydeath and want to make a where around the globe. difference as a refugee adAnd as you give hope for a vocate or sponsor, now is the new life to one refugee famtime to get involved. Talk it ily, I promise that your life up in your parish or commuwill be changed for the better nity group. Speak to a memforever. ber of the Refugee Working

Diocesan Synod Convenes

Embracing God’s Future: We’re on the Way!

Saturday, October 31

St. Elias Centre 750 Ridgewood Ave., Ottawa

Dates and Locations Thursday, October 29

Christ Church Cathedral 414 Sparks St., Ottawa 7:00pm - Eucharist & Delivery of the Bishop’s Charge • All members of the Diocese are welcome • Reception to follow in Cathedral Hall

8:30am - Synod in Session Guest Speaker

Friday, October 30

St. Elias Centre 750 Ridgewood Ave., Ottawa 7:15am - Registration begins 9:00am - Synod in session

The Rev. Canon Dr. Isaac Kawuki Mukasa - Africa Relations Coordinator, Global Relations, for the Anglican Church of Canada and African Relations Officer for the Episcopal Church.

(Plenary and dinner)

“While they were talking... Jesus himself drew near and went with them.”

(Luke 24:15)

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EMBRACING GOD’S FUTURE

Homelessness & Affordable Housing Task Force Get to Work

Responding to Synod

By the Rev. Laurette Glasgow Last October, we made a commitment at our annual Synod to implement the 2013 Joint Assembly resolution to an approach of learning, action, advocacy and prayer concerning homelessness and affordable housing.

It is not surprising that this motion received unanimous support, given the many ways in which our Diocese, its parishes, and its people have responded to God’s call to serve others, as evidenced through the mission of our Community Ministries, including Cornerstone, Centre 454, The Well, and St. Luke’s Table, and many other initiatives in rural, urban, and sub-

urban settings.

What motivated the motion at Synod, however, was a sense that we could do more and better. The conversations throughout the Diocese on Embracing God’s Future have confirmed the special place that responding to the needs of those who are homeless or inadequately

housed has in our hearts. Affordable housing is a right, not a privilege. Hence our quest to find new and better ways to address the challenges, including greater coordination of our existing efforts, working with others through partnerships, exploring innovative approaches in projects and advocacy, and daring to dream in ways that are ambitious yet practical…all of this grounded in scripture and prayer.

Diocesan Council has taken the first step in referring this motion to the Community Ministries Committee which will work in consultation with the Special Advisor on Government Relations.

The Homelessness and Affordable Housing Task Force has been established, draw-

ing from various expertise within our Diocese, to provide recommendations to the Community Ministries Committee by late autumn.

The Task Force has been meeting intensively throughout the summer, grappling with ways to develop an ambitious yet practical framework to guide and coordinate the work of the Diocese in addressing homelessness and affordable housing. The issues are complex. Rural, urban, and suburban realities differ. Issues may be different for youths, seniors, and indigenous peoples. And the electoral environment offers opportunities to explore the issues with political leaders and candidates.

Stay tuned as our work evolves.

Feedback Surveys - Synod 2014

By Rob Hamilton, Chair of the Diocesan Synod Management Working Group Based on the feedback questionnaires the Synod Management Working Group (SMWG) received, Synod 2014 was another success.

From a total registered group of 287, we received 148 quantifiable responses—25 from clergy and 123 from lay members.

Of the statistical responses, the top three sessions were as follows, there being some ties: Session (Clergy, Lay) • Friday Morning with the Very Rev. Dr. Peter Elliott (1,1) • Lanark Deanery Panel (0,1) • Saturday Morning with the Very Rev. Dr. Peter Elliott (1,2) • Lanark Deanery Panel (2,0) • Ontario Provincial Synod Report (2,0) • Embracing God’s Future – Introduction (3,0) • The Companion Diocese of Jerusalem presentation (0,3) The ratings for each session, along with any written comments (praiseworthy or room for improvement), were passed on to the relevant presenters for their consider-

ation.

Synod Management took considerable time to compile and organize the responses.

They were then considered at both our December and February meetings. Where the working group could make appropriate changes, we planned and implemented them for the 2015 Synod.

These changes pertain to facility and food arrangements.

The survey results were presented to Diocesan Council for their consideration and action, including any instructions to the SMWG. The written comments are very useful to us in planning future Synods. Here are some of the changes we have implemented for 2015: Separate olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic salt will be available for those with special dietary needs. This allows those whose diets will allow it to add flavour to salads and other foods.

We will be offering glutenfree snacks at morning breaks at a separate table for those who cannot tolerate gluten.

Seminars will be reintroduced in 2015. They will all focus on Embracing God’s Future priorities.

Our attempt to brighten the lighting at the head table last year was not successful.

In 2015, we will try using the

row of overhead fluorescent lights over the head table to heighten the lighting.

At the direction of Diocesan Council, we have asked presenters, where possible, to focus on future work. The previous year’s activities, as

presented in the Synod circular, will be read by Synod members prior to Synod.

This should make the presentations shorter and more interesting.

Thanks for your input and see you at Synod!

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EMBRACING GOD’S FUTURE

Anticipating Climate Change Motions at Synod

By Lenore Fahrig, Professor of Biology at Carleton University This past August, the United Church of Canada voted to divest from major fossil fuel (oil, gas and coal) companies. “Care for creation and concern for the way climate change is impacting the most marginalized populations made this move an act of justice, of faith, and of solidarity with First Nations and other impacted communities,” explained Christine Boyle, United Church climate advocate.

Boyle’s words are echoed in our new strategic roadmap, Embracing God’s Future, where we commit to be “active stewards of the earth,” with “a passion for social justice in our communities and beyond.” These commitments will see action at our upcoming Synod meeting, when delegates will vote on four climate change motions.

What is the link between climate change and social justice? According to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, climate change is the “most urgent human rights challenge of our time”. If we continue burning fossil fuels, the extreme hurricanes, floods, and droughts we have seen over

“As Stewards of many structures and resources we pray that we will, with God’s help: Live in a responsible and sustainable way, conscious of the footprint we leave, becoming active stewards of the earth.”

—Embracing God’s Future, Prayer the past 5 years will pale in comparison to those to come.

The human suffering will be unimaginable, and the poor will be hardest hit. It is morally untenable to continue on this path, when we know how to stop it.

It is important to understand that, once the climate has changed, there is no going back. The carbon dioxide we put into the atmosphere will stay there for hundreds of years. This means it is not enough to simply reduce carbon emissions. We have to stop burning fossil fuels altogether, leaving the vast majority of reserves in the ground, never to be burned.

This is a huge challenge, and the climate change motions at Synod represent substan-

tive engagement of the Diocese in the solutions.

The first two motions are on divestment from the fossil fuel industry. In passing these motions, we will take a public, moral stand on climate change. In our baptismal covenant we promise to “safeguard the integrity of God’s creation.” Climate change is destroying the integrity of God’s creation, and if we have investments in the fossil fuel extraction industry, we are complicit in this destruction. Any other action we might take on climate change will ring hollow if we continue to hold investments in fossil fuel companies.

The two other motions take the next steps. The first will provide parishes with

education on climate change and climate justice. Despite the urgency of the climate crisis and the importance of halting carbon emissions, many Canadians, including many Anglicans, do their best to ignore climate change.

Why this lack of engagement? Many people are simply unaware of the urgency of the climate change problem. Many who are aware feel powerless to effect the societal and economic changes needed to stop further climate change. Some even feel that, as users of fossil fuels, they have no right to try to change the system. Many of us also find it difficult to “put a face” on climate change.

As Christians we are ready to help those suffering from hunger right now, but we are less prepared to engage in actions aimed at avoiding the hunger that millions will face if we allow climate change to worsen. The aim of the education motion is to make climate change action a significant part of social justice engagement in the Diocese.

The fourth motion is to develop a plan to ‘decarbonize’ (reduce carbon emissions of) the buildings in the Diocese. The oil and gas that we burn to heat our buildings likely represents the Dio-

Divesting Fossil Fuels By the Rev. Jim Stevenson A small group of retired clergy, after attending a presentation on Climate change

by Biology Professor, Lenore Fahrig of Carleton University, came to the conclusion that we needed to respond as we are able, on this very immediate threat to the environment.

Lenore, a parishioner at St. Matthew’s will be giving a similar presentation at Synod this year. Motions including a memorial to General Synod on this subject will also be presented for discussion and action.

We felt that, as beneficiaries of the General Synod pension plan, we needed to ask the pension plan to divest itself of fossil fuel investments. To this end, the letter that follows was prepared.

Dear Ms. Robinson, The signatories of this letter are retired members of the Anglican Church Pension Plan. Some of us meet regularly in Ottawa to discuss a variety of topics that are of concern to us. Others are retired clergy resident in the Diocese of Ottawa. As a group, we want to express our thanks to the Pension Board for its careful and efficient work on our behalf over the years.

Recently, in our discussion group, we have focused on the detrimental effects of climate change in our world today and what we can do to reverse the present build up of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.

The group of Anglican bishops meeting in South Africa in February 2015 stated that “the climate change crisis is the most urgent moral issue of our day” (report entitled The World is Our Host), and we have noted there is wide agreement among leading scientists that the main cause of climate change is our human use of fossil fuels. The same report advises Anglicans to support “environmental sustainability and justice by divesting from industries involved primarily in the extraction or distribution of fossil fuels.”

To this end, we, the undersigned, have agreed among ourselves that we will instruct our financial advisors to divest any of our own investments in companies that deal with the extraction of fossil fuels. We also respectfully request the Pension Board, if it has not already done so, to divest its holdings in major fossil fuel extraction companies, as defined by fossilfreeindexes.com. We also hope that no new investments will be made in such companies, and that the next general mailing to pensioners will tell us how a plan for divestment, if necessary, is progressing.

cese’s biggest carbon impact.

To significantly reduce our direct contribution to climate change, we will need to stop using fossil fuels to heat our buildings.

The short-term financial implications of this fourth motion are much larger than for the other three. However, in the long-run we will save money, e.g. by improved insulation and by on-site heat generation such as geothermal. In any case, all of society needs to give up fossil fuel-based energy if we are to avoid catastrophic climate change. By showing the way forward in our church buildings, the Diocese will be a model for others.

In passing the climate change motions, we “embrace God’s future” and keep our baptismal promise to “safeguard the integrity of God’s creation.” In divesting from fossil fuels we take a public, moral stand against the forces that maintain the destructive fossil-fuel-based economy. By educating ourselves we increase climate change engagement in the Diocese. And, by decarbonizing our buildings we become a model for others aiming to help stop climate change.

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Yours gratefully and faithfully, To date, about a dozen clergy have signed it and we are inviting all recipients of a General Synod pension (both lay and ordained) to join us.

If you wish to sign it, please contact Eric Bays and he will make the appropriate arrangements. The letter will also be available at both the synod office and the annual meeting of the diocesan synod for any and all who wish to sign it.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Social Media Sunday

By Gary Allman, Diocese of West Missouri Social Media Sunday was started by Carolyn Clement (On Twitter: @singingcarolyn) at Trinity Episcopal Church in Tariffville, CT in June 2013.

The idea was to: • encourage social media use by churches and their members not yet using social media; • boost social media participation within churches already using social networking platforms; and • demonstrate the power of social media to be and do church within - and beyond - the buildings as well as in between times of gathering for formal worship Social Media Sunday

became a national event on June 29, 2014, primarily but not exclusively within Episcopal Churches.

This year it is an ecumenical effort. All are welcome to participate.

So this year, on October 25, bring your phones to church, keep them on *, and share your experience.

Facebook a selfie, livetweet a prayer, blog an idea, video the hymn-singing through Periscope, Instagram photos - and use #SMS2015.

Social Media Sunday is an invitation to share faith in the digital universe, according to Carolyn Clement and Laura Catalano, church social media administrators, who came up with the idea. *Please keep phones on silent

Four Projects Later, What Did We Learn?

By Jane Waterston In 2013, there was website frustration in parishes all around the Diocese. The central communications committee pondered what role they might play—keen to help but knowing it was not possible to design, set up or run anyone else’s website.

They tested the water with a four-legged website pilot project that wrapped up in late 2014.

To begin, memos of understanding were signed with an urban parish (St. Martin’s), a suburban parish (Metcalfe Greely Vernon), a country parish (St. James Perth) and a community ministry (Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre).

The communications committee knew they had some resources to offer and were eager to see if a shortterm collaboration and technical intervention might remove a key roadblock.

What the Diocese Brought to the Table

To get ready, diocesan website manager Cathy Kent researched and tried out the increasingly popular Joomla and Wordpress content management systems so she could offer participants some options and choice. In addition, they were offered: • Hosting services and “back-end” management • Training opportunities • Assistance with domain registrations, email addresses, Spam Assassin, FTP, Google Analytics, WebStats, Survey Poll, Google Map, and JEvents.

FROM THE EDITOR

By Stephanie Boyd In addition to my work getting the Diocese established in the world of Social Media, I am happy to announce the introduction of a new Diocesan Blog account.

By creating a new account for the Diocese on the blogging platform Medium, you can now access some of your favourite Crosstalk articles online. as well as discover full length feature articles, and new time sensitive posts.

Links for the various Diocesan Social Media accounts and blog (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and Medium) can be found on page 16.

Please feel free to con-

tact me should you have any questions or concerns in regards to your parish or program communications, or if you are interested in writing for Crosstalk. stephanie-boyd@ ottawa.anglican.ca (613) 232-7124, ext. 245

Four Partners, Four Experiences

The first project completed was St. Martin’s Wordpress.org site, requiring very little input from Kent. They set up a mostly-static website of about 20 pages, including a news and events feature and a home page slideshow,

then hired a site manager to keep it going. Rev. Richard Vroom reports it was easy to maintain from the start and recommends Wordpress to other parishes without reservation.

Rev. Kerri Brennan worked closely with Kent to build a user-friendly navigation for her Metcalfe Greely Vernon website. She chose a Joomla template, having used one already at Trinity Cornwall. The home page scroll and easy updating of pictures and articles are the template’s best features, she says, but figuring out how to link documents and add photos to the slideshow definitely involved a learning curve. Her hopes for the site were met, with only the What’s New page needing to be refreshed each week, and a volunteer found to do it.

The main challenge with the St. James Perth project was recovering control of an earlier website and migrating features, including website addresses, onto the new server. Parishioner Hilary Barrett prepared texts and administrator Cathy Pretty enrolled in a Joomla workshop at the Synod office. In the end, the site came together quickly.

Midway through the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre project, the partners shifted gears. The vision for the new site was clear but it was impossible to free up staff time to make it happen. Instead, they convincingly proposed that Kent be contracted to do the set up as part of the pilot project and then continue as web master of the Joomla-based site, funded by

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Looking Forward

In the wake of St. Martin’s pilot project, Rev. Vroom suggested the Diocese make available a collection of approved graphics such as logos and headshots.

Rev. Brennan thought a project graduate should help coach parish reps at any future training workshops.

She also wondered if the Joomla learning curve might be too steep for some parishes; perhaps the Diocese could recommend the simplest version of Wordpress in such cases or a “drop and drag” program such as WIX. What We Learned

Indeed, with the learning curve challenging three of the four projects, we conclude the success of a new website build is firmly tied to the skill of the chosen site administrator. One thing is certain: whichever CMS or build vehicle is chosen, there will be a learning curve.

In addition, we now have a clear picture of the problems that can arise when a key volunteer or administrator moves away from a parish website.

The pilot project was a new venture for our Diocese and the experience rich. At the end of the day, a bonus for us all is the default Joomla template Kent shares on request with parishes and ministries, based on the one she built with Rev. Brennan.

The communications committee continues to consider next steps, if any.

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STEWARDSHIP

PARISH NEWS

Improving Stewardship Ministry in Your Parish

By Jane Scanlon, Stewardship Development Officer Ask, Thank, Tell, by Charles R. Lane, is an excellent book with some very wise advice for improving your congregation’s stewardship ministry. He begins his introduction with the statement that “Stewardship has been kidnapped and is being held hostage by a sinister villain named ‘paying the bills’.”

His goal in writing the book is to perform what he calls a dramatic rescue of stewardship. This rescue would free it from any connection to paying the bills and would reestablish a connection between stewardship and our relationship with God. He reminds us that, “In the Bible, all stewardship, including financial stewardship, is an intensely spiritual matter.

It lies close to the heart of a disciple’s relationship with Jesus.” The focus, then, is not on the congregation’s needs, but on generous giving as one of the basic acts of discipleship and on the giver’s need to give, which is a natural result of discipleship.

Stewardship ministry is about helping God’s people grow in their relationship with Jesus through the use of the time, talents and finances God has entrusted to them.

Biblical stewardship is characterized by values that guide how we give as disciples: intentional, regular, generous, first, proportional, and cheerful. Luke 12:32-34 provides a

helpful perspective on how a biblical giver acts and is formed.

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

One way to think about what Jesus says in this passage is that actions speak louder than words. This passage is about acting your way into a new way of thinking, rather than thinking your way into a new way of acting. Simply put, “if you take action to give generously, it will result in a change of heart, and it will have a profound impact on your relationship with Jesus.” Rather than focusing on trying to change people’s hearts first, Jesus focuses on changing their actions, exhorting them to actually walk the walk rather than just talking the talk.

Based on this founda-

tion of biblical stewardship, the author describes a rescue plan for congregational stewardship ministry that is centred on the three action verbs: ask, thank, tell. He even provides a structure for a congregation’s stewardship leadership team that is based on these verbs. He suggests creating three stewardship teams to focus on the three verbs and to find creative, effective ways to ask, thank and tell, building on the many ideas that he outlines in the book. Chapters are dedicated to the three verbs, each with a plan for structuring your stewardship ministry on ways to ask, thank and tell within an annual response program.

Structuring your stewardship program like this helps your congregation to experience and strengthen the connection between practicing biblical stewardship and growing closer to God. Ask, Thank, Tell is a book that I recommend highly, and a copy will be provided to each parish

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Top-Notch British Choir to Visit Ottawa

By Margret Brady, Parishioner at St. Matthew’s An English choir with musical roots stretching back centuries will perform at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in the Glebe on Oct. 27th at 7pm. The Gloucester Cathedral Choir and St. Matthew’s Men and Boys’ Choir will present a joint concert of 20th and 21st century sacred music that includes the Collegium Regale Evening Service by Herbert Howells (1892-1983) and Lo, the full, final sacrifice by Gerald Finzi (1901-1956).

“We are honoured to have the Gloucester Cathedral Choir visit us,” says St. Matthew’s musical director Kirkland Adsett. “They are one of the top choirs in the world and it is an extraordinary opportunity for us to sing with them.”

St. Matthew’s choir will sing works by contemporary composers Ola Gjielo and Canadian Rupert Lang.

Norwegian-born Gjiello, who now lives in New York, studied at Juilliard and London’s Royal Academy of Music. His CD with the Phoenix Chorale was named the best classical vocal album of the year by I-Tunes in 2012.

Lang is the musical director of Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver and founder of the city’s children’s choir. He studied at The Royal School of Church Music in Salisbury, England, and the University of Cam-

bridge. His haunting Kontakion, sometimes sung at memorial services, is bound to be a concert highlight.

Directed by Adrian Partington, the Gloucester Cathedral Choir will sing “Five Negro Spirituals” from A Child of Our Time by Sir Michael Kemp Tippett, an experimental composer who was influenced by the jazz and blues he heard when he visited he U.S. One of the leading composers of 20th century church music, the one-time communist also wrote several operas.

The medieval Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter, Gloucester, became Gloucester Cathedral in the 16th century following King Henry VIII’s split with the Pope and the establishment of the Church of England. The cathedral’s choir consists of 20 boy choristers, nine lay clerks (professional adult singers) and three choral scholars. The choristers receive scholarships to attend The King’s School, also founded by the mercurial Tudor king.

The Gloucester Cathedral Choir tours about every three years and past tours have included South Africa, Sweden and the US. The choir also participates in the annual “Three Choirs Festival” that dates back to 1715.

The Gloucester choir will also sing Evensong with Ottawa’s Christ Church Cathedral’s choirs on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6:00 p.m.

CALENDAR Cathedral Events 439 Queen St

October 04

Blessing of the Animals: 4:30pm Sunday at Twilight: Blessing of the Animals Service, sung by the Cathedral Girls’ Choir. Bring your pets and come enjoy a warm and gentle liturgy that celebrates all of God’s critters.

October 08

Cathedral Evensong: 6pm Choral Evensong.

October 18

Cathedral Evensong: 4:30pm Sunday at Twilight: Cathedral Evensong

October 25

Cathedral Evensong: 4:30pm Sunday at Twilight: Cathedral Evensong

October 28

Cathedral Evensong: 6pm Choral Evensong featuring the choir from Gloucester Cathedral, UK.

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

Nancy’s Story

By Melanie Somers, McPhail House Coordinator & Outreach Manager at Cornerstone Housing for Women Nancy has one of those truly unique stories, a story almost unbelievable in the magnitude of its misfortunes to the testimonial strength and resiliency of Nancy’s character. It’s a journey that Cornerstone is privileged in supporting and it’s a journey for Nancy towards a renewed life.

In 2012, Nancy was working two jobs to pay for the medication she needed to manage a growing tumor on her ovary. Eventually the pain from the growth of the tumor grew unmanageable and she was forced to scale back to one employer until even that was impossible to maintain.

Nancy was admitted to the hospital in what she thought was going to be a relatively simple procedure to have the tumor removed. Unfortunately, during the surgery an aggressive bacterium was introduced to her system and as a result she contracted MRSA; the deadly flesh eating disease. What should have been a 2-3 day in hospital stay grew into 7 weeks.

The seriousness of the situation was one of life and death and Nancy was not expected to live.

Due to the unexpected length of Nancy’s hospital stay, she lost her housing and was now homeless in addition to fighting for her life.

The social worker at the hospital was able to secure a release for her to Cornerstone’s Emergency Women’s Shelter.

It quickly became clear that the Shelter was not equipped to help nurse Nancy back to health, and a room within Cornerstone’s supportive housing at the 515 MacLaren location was found.

In the beginning Nancy needed lots of support and

“Cornerstone is like a family to me” —Nancy, Grateful Client of Cornerstone

found that the staff went above and beyond, making it possible for her to gain the strength she needed to advocate for herself in the wake of this crisis. In fact, Nancy attributes a lot of her recovery and being alive today to Cornerstone. In particular, she needed support in navigating the medical system and support advocating with one of the physicians whom almost cost her her life. The same physician who prescribed her the wrong medication, a medication Nancy was faithfully taking but seeing no improvement. As a result of this carelessness, the MRSA continued to spread causing irreparable damage.

With support from staff, the proper medical care and the safe, affordable housing Cornerstone was able to provide, Nancy grew stronger in body, mind and spirit by the day. Today Nancy has graduated to one of the bachelor apartments next to 515 McLaren that is partnered with CCOC and continues to receive support from Cornerstone through our Outreach program.

“Cornerstone is the best thing to happen out of all of this,” is Nancy’s amazing response. “All the staff, from the Shelter, to 515 to Outreach has shown me so much generosity and kindness that when I think of Cornerstone, I think pure love. Cornerstone is like family to me and I wouldn’t be here today without them.”

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Collaboration Within the Community Ministries

By Brian Reid, Centre 454 Centre 454’s ODSP Application Support Program is a citywide initiative with close partnerships in the medical, legal, and social services sectors. The extent of this program’s reach and impact are impressive. This is particularly evident when one considers that it is just three outreach workers who carry out the program’s mandate of connecting with the city’s most marginalized individuals and assisting them in navigating the complex ODSP application process.

Amongst the expansive network of partnerships are the Community Ministries, who work in cooperation with this program. While clients of all Community Ministries have access, it is worth noting the important service that is being provided to Ottawa’s most vulnerable women.

The majority of residents at Cornerstone Housing on Booth, as well as Maclaren, are already ODSP recipients. They are referred to the ODSP application support program primarily for assistance in completing medical reviews of their ODSP benefits. These reviews are mandatory, and those who do not complete them will have their benefits terminated by The Ministry of Community and Social Services.

The process is understandably stressful for those upon whom it is imposed. Further, the stakes are high for these women who have managed to secure housing in a safe and stable environment but, nonetheless, rely on continued income support to cover the costs.

In contrast, the women who have been referred by The Well and The Women’s Shelter on O’Connor are typically--though not exclu-

sively-- recipients of Ontario Works, attempting to access ODSP benefits for the first time. The stakes are high for these women as well. For all of the support that the Community Ministries are capable of giving, Ontario Works provides them an income far below the poverty line, and one on which they cannot independently subsist nor hope to obtain adequate housing.

In 2015, all three ODSP Application Support Workers from Centre 454 worked with individuals receiving services from these Community Ministry organizations for women. Undoubtedly, this is a vulnerable population, and often hard to reach.

But the perseverance and dedication of Centre 454’s outreach team and the collaboration that occurs within the Community Ministries has provided positive outcomes for this population.

Counselling Support Fund

By Sharon York, MA RP Executive Director at Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre In 2013 the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre (OPC) gave voice to a dream.

Our vision was to establish a special fund to support those in our community impacted by mental health issues. At the direction of the OPC Board of Management, the Counselling Support Fund was created. The Counselling Support Fund is a new Trust Fund that allows people in our community, regardless of economic means, to receive professional counselling at the OPC in order to address personal crisis, addiction, traumatic loss and many other issues related to mental health.

Let me paint you a picture of how the Counselling Support Fund, even now in its infancy, is supporting the lives of people in our community. A couple phones the OPC looking for counselling support. A parish priest refers a family in crisis. A young woman shows up at our door.

Many of these people arrive at the OPC overwhelmed by life’s circumstances. Some

have been impacted by personal trauma, others are experiencing grief and loss and still others face uncertainty and fear for their future.

They arrive looking for counselling, support and compassion. If they come without financial resources, the OPC relies on the generous donations of individuals and parishes who have started building the Counselling Support Fund.

When we as members of the Diocesan community support the mission of the OPC – we openly acknowledge that mental health issues are a part of our community conversation, part of our human experience. We acknowledge that depression, grief and addiction exist within our community and we say that we want to

be people who support the healing of both heart and mind. It is clear to us at the OPC that the care of those impacted by mental health issues belongs to the whole church community.

While contributions to the Counselling Support Fund initiative surpassed our plans for 2014, we are even more pleased to report that the Counselling Support Fund has allowed the OPC to offer over 190 sessions of psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families in 2014-2015.

Through its focus on mental health care, the OPC is committed to making a difference in the lives of those whom we serve. The OPC Counselling Support Fund allows us to reach out to the most vulnerable in our community. When we lift up one family member in crisis – be it for depression, anxiety or addiction – we touch the lives of everyone around them.

The support needed to truly address mental health issues must begin with each of us, in our friendships, in our families, in our churches and in our communities.

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LIFELONG FORMATION

Reflections from Taizé A shared experience

By Claire Maultsaid and Ashley Russell For a week Ashley Russell and Claire Maultsaid, members of the Church of the Ascension, took part in an ecumenical young adult gathering in Taizé, France. We were supported by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. Along with 20 other young adults from Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, we participated in Taizé worship, workshops and small sharing groups. We reflected on questions from the morning bible readings.

The overall theme of Taizé this year was “We Are Salt of the Earth”. The week we

were there (August 8-16) we celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Taizé community, commemorated the 10th anniversary of the death Brother Roger, founder of the Taizé community, and celebrated what would have been Brother Roger’s 100th birthday. That week 4000 young people, aged 19 – 35, gathered at Taizé from around the world, to live in community, and share and worship together.

It was an amazing opportunity to be a part of this community.

The following are two reflections on our experience.

These reflections are sections of our blogs that are to be posted on the Anglican Diocese website.

photo:

The ‘Art Together’ Art Centre at Taizé, where people participated in making collaborative art projects. This painting is of Brother Roger, Taizé Founder.

Reflections from Claire Maultsaid

After the bells stopped their calling, the numbers blinked orange telling us which song we were to sing.

My heart quickened with anticipation and then soared as the as the first notes spilled out into the air. My eyes blinked back tears of joy and wonder as I added my voice to the hundreds of others.

The hall echoed with music and I felt God was smiling as we sang in God’s praise. My song sheet vibrated with the sheer number of voices and I believed strongly this was

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Ashley Russell

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Until I went to Taizé, I was skeptical about the idea that God dwelt inside of me.

Instead, I felt that somehow I was broken or that there was something wrong with me because I lacked that kind of experience. Little did I realized that my second evening at Taizé would change of all that.

That night my heart was heavy and I was feeling lost after spending a week, before my trip, living like it was Mardi Gras. In search of where my life was going and unsure who to talk to, I went to confession. I met with a Taizé brother from Portugal, who really made me feel

where I was meant to be. After this first evening prayer I looked forward to going to service three times a day.

Unfortunately a very sore throat meant no singing for me until the last day. I was

heard. Moreover, the priest also encouraged me to reflect on something I had never thought about before. He asked, “Have you ever asked God what He wants for your life? As our plans may be different from what God wants for us”. The truth was I had never asked God such a thing.

When I received my absolution, I followed the priest’s advice and found a seat in the chapel as close to the cross as possible and prayed.

I let God know all that I what I wanted for my life. But also, that I was open and ready for what ever His will for my life may be. I prayed that for help to have open an heart, to let love lead me in my life, to love everyone that I meet, and to let me know what God want-

disappointed and frustrated but soon realized it was a gift to listen. A young male resident from a French Larche community sat close by me most services. I loved to hear his voice raised in song. Not every word was sung, not every note corresponded to the music sheet but there was a purity to his voice that I felt was true song and was moved by it. I never got a chance to tell him how much I looked forward to hearing him sing.

Through the absence of voice I also learned to sing with my heart and I know God heard me.

ed for my life. As I prayed, I went inside of myself. There I sat, with Jesus sitting beside me, with his arm around my shoulder. At that moment my heart swelled with an outpouring of love. I started to cry because I had never felt the love of God before. For the first time I knew God loved me just as I was.

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LIFELONG FORMATION

Cultivating Relationships

By Leslie Giddings, Children, Youth, and Adult Learning Facilitator Lifelong formation is one of the five key priorities of our Diocesan strategic plan.

Specifically we aim to cultivate a dynamic, multi-generational church where people of all ages are engaged. To support parishes in this endeavour, my position description has changed from Youth Missioner to Children, Youth, and Adult Learning Facilitator. Working with ministry leaders, clergy, committees, parishes, families, youth and young adults I aim to build capacity and cultivate relationships. Please visit our Blog to learn more about this transition.

In March of 2015, I wrote an article about some of the many inspiring stories of Youth Ministry in the Diocese. My journey around the Diocese continues and I look forward to sharing stories about Children and Youth Ministry! Although my brief comments cannot do justice to the vibrancy in the parishes I have visited, I hope they will offer you some insight.

service about the importance of relationship in community, it provided an opportunity for conversation after the service. We talked about making connections in the community through Messy Church events. The committed volunteers from Holy Trinity provide Messy Church as an outreach to the community in conjunction with the local United and Presbyterian churches. The event is aimed at busy families and provides family time in a Christian setting. We spoke of the challenge of offering a program to the community and wondering who will come. This is truly an experience of stepping into the unknown with faith!

Holy Trinity, Riverside Heights

St. James, Morrisburg

When I spoke during the

Engaged in a planning

process called Dreams to Reality, St. James is exploring new ways of providing faith formation for children and youth on Sunday. They are exploring ways to adapt given the following challenges: 1. fluctuating attendance, 2. need for new volunteers, 3. acquiring curriculum. I look forward to being a part of this process as we imagine creative solutions for sustainable, energetic ministry. We are exploring how children and youth might contribute in worship and how the adults responsible for ringing the bell, readings, and other roles might nurture children and youth in those roles.

St. Michael and All Angels, Maxville

At the request of the Sunday school planning team I arrived for a morning planning session with resources, curriculum samples, and stories from other parishes. We confronted the challenges of Sunday ministry to children which are similar to many parishes. Most specifically the fluctuation in attendance of children and their families.

We talked about strengths in the parish and community and looked for ways to le-

verage those strengths. We considered what it might be like if Sunday school wasn’t offered every Sunday. It was amazing to be part of a group who were willing to consider, “what if ?”.

Holy Trinity, Metcalfe

I attended the first Youth Group meeting of the 201516 school year and was welcomed by 10+ teens, their parent volunteer, and their priest, the Rev. Kerri Brennan. We talked about the need to explore each of these aspects of their faith journey (fellowship, learning, service and worship) together. This group is exploring together how to diversify their time together so that they participate in fellowship along with some type of learning, service, or worship activity. We also explored options for connecting their group to other youth groups close by who would welcome the opportunity to make new connections.

Operating since 2010, this ministry was organized by Marnie Brown and support by a team of 10 adult volunteers. Building on the camp’s many years of success, three of Buckingham’s English speaking Christian communities (Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic, St. Andrew’s United and the Anglican Parish of Eastern Outaouais) now offer a joint youth group on the first Friday of every month - The Friday Night Faith Buddies. I look forward to finding ways to support this youth group connecting to other youth groups in the Diocese.

By the time this article goes to press, I will have revisited St. Stephen’s, Ottawa and Christ Church Seaway.

In addition to visiting parishes, I respond to many requests that don’t involve quite so much travel!

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Parish of Metcalfe, Greely and Vernon Youth Group attend the Greely Players’ production of Peter Pan, in support of Mayo (in costume)

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PARISH NEWS

Concert d’une Musicienne et son Chirurgien

Concert by a Musician and her Surgeon

De l’insouciance à la renaissance par Hélène Goulet Anne Robert, une violoniste au talent confirmé (anciennement premier violon à l’OSM, Trio Hochelaga) vainc avec sérénité un cancer du sein. Quelques mois plus tard, elle apprend qu’elle est porteuse d’un gène mutant qui la prédispose à de nouveaux cancers quasi certains.

Elle se sent face à un dilemme de taille : vivre avec le spectre de la maladie jusqu’à la fin de ses jours, ou opter pour une intervention préventive. Elle prend la difficile et courageuse décision de se faire opérer. Commence pour elle un parcours impressionnant, souvent douloureux mais si révélateur de soi-même, qui l’a fait cheminer à travers des émotions, des états d’âme d’une intensité indicible.

Dans cette épreuve, elle a cependant la chance d’être confiée à un chirurgien-plasticien de grand talent, le Dr Alain Gagnon, qui pratique avec succès une reconstruction très avant-gardiste. Une amitié naît, d’autant plus naturelle que le chirurgien est aussi musicien. La route est toute tracée pour une rencontre artistique et humaine d’exception.

Une musicienne et son

From Innocence to Rebirth

chirurgien, un concert-spectacle qui narre la véritable histoire d’Anne Robert, à travers des pièces classiques bien connues de Mozart, Bach et Beethoven entre autres, est un rappel musical des dix étapes principales vécues par la violoniste dans sa quête de guérison, qui vont de l’insouciance de la vie en bonne santé, aux noirceurs de la maladie, pour aboutir à une renaissance physique et spirituelle. L’écoute musicale s’accompagne d’une lecture des textes poétiques et de réflexion, déclamés en français et en anglais par deux comédiens professionnels, lors du concert-spectacle.

Alors, marquez vos agendas pour le dimanche

1er novembre, à 14:00, à Aylmer, à la paroisse StBer nard-de-Clairvaux, dans l’église Christ Church Aylmer, 101, rue Symmes, Aylmer. Veuillez consulter le ‘Calendar of Events’ dans cette édition de Crosstalk, pour l’achat de billets( 200 billets disponibles seulement).

Il y aura aussi un encan silencieux. Tous les fonds recueillis par la vente des billets, les commandites , les messages publicitaires et l’encan silencieux, seront au profit de la Fondation Santé Gatineau pour l’achat d’un mammographe numérique. La Fondation sera heureuse d’accepter vos dons si vous ne pouvez vous joindre à nous. À bientôt!

By Hélène Goulet Anne Robert, a very talented violinist (former First violin with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Trio Hochelaga), survives breast cancer, only to find out a few months later that she is carrying a gene that predisposes her to breast and ovarian cancer in the future. She faces the dilemma of her life: living with the specter of illness or deciding to undergo preventative surgery.

She makes the difficult and courageous decision to have the surgery. This is the beginning of an impressive path, often painful, but also one of self-awareness and growth, through emotions and soul searching of indescribable intensity.

During this time, she met her renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Alain Gagnon, who is responsible to reconstruct her breasts. Dr. Gagnon is also a pianist and friendship evolves between the two.

This leads quite naturally to an exceptional artistic and human partnership.

A Musician and her Surgeon, a concert that tells the true story of Anne Rob-

ert, with famous classical pieces by Mozart, Bach and Beethoven, to name a few, is a musical rendering of the ten main stages she went through in her quest for healing, starting with the innocence of health, to the dark days of illness, to physical and spiritual rebirth. Poetic and reflective texts will be narrated in French and English by two professional actors.

So mark your calendars for Sunday, November 1, at 2:00, in Aylmer, at St-Bernard-de-Clairvaux, located in Christ Church Aylmer, 101 Symmes, Aylmer. Check the Calendar of Events in this edition of Crosstalk for information on how to obtain tickets (only 200 available). There will be a silent auction and all profits from ticket sales, silent auction, sponsorships and advertising will go toward purchasing a state of the art digital mammography machine by the Gatineau Health Foundation. The Foundation will also gratefully accept donations if you are unable to come to the concert. See you on November 1…

Neighbours Helping Neighbours...

- Continued from page 1 on offer. Councillor Rick Chiarelli, whose municipal ward includes many of the neighbourhoods served by FAMSAC, joined the festivities later in the afternoon.

FAMSAC (Family Services Association of Churches) is a registered charitable organization that has been helping families in Bells Corners, Bayshore, Craig Henry, Crystal Beach, Manordale, and Trend Village since 1969. Currently, it supports up to 80 families each month through its food assistance program. Earlier this year, a flood forced FAMSAC to move from its location at St Martin de Porres Church and begin renting storage space in a nearby strip mall.

Since then, FAMSAC has had to divert almost 100% of

photo:

Phil Brown

Crowds enjoy the day at the first annual West End Food Truck Rally. its operating budget from food sustain this important part of purchases to meet its monthly our community. A conversation rent payments. As Erin Coffin, with a friend and food truck West End Food Truck Rally Co- owner led to the idea of a rally. ordinator, explained, “As soon CCBC, which has supported as word of the flood spread, FAMSAC from the beginning, churches, businesses, service immediately offered to host the clubs and neighbours knew that event.” something had to be done to In a clear example of neigh-

bours helping neighbours, Ad Mare, Angry Dragonz, Big D’s Dog House, The Caribbean Cruiser, Culinary Meltdown, The Merry Dairy, Mr. Churritos, Pizza All’Antica, Plátanos, and Sula Wok quickly signed on and agreed to donate 15% of their proceeds from the day to FAMSAC. “I wanted to help a local food bank since it’s easy to forget that not everyone has the luxury to go to bed on a full stomach each night,” commented Sifa Kalinda, owner of Plátanos.

Thanks to Myers Automotive Group, which sponsored the rally, there was no admission fee for the event.

Instead, visitors were encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item for the FAMSAC food cupboard.

By the end of the day, rally volunteers had boxed and delivered roughly 4,000 food items to FAMSAC, and rally organizers presented the food cupboard with almost $6,000 in donations from the food trucks, the Lynwood Village Community Association, and the public to help defray the costs of its temporary storage facility and ensure that the program can continue to serve local families in need.

“It was a great day for FAMSAC, for Christ Church Bells Corners, and for the community as a whole,” said Rev. Kathryn Otley, incumbent at CCBC. “We’re already looking forward to next year’s event, so save the date: August 13, 2016. We look forward to welcoming you in Bells Corners!”

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DIOCESAN ARCHIVES

Carleton Deanery Before the Bloom.

By Glenn J Lockwood Here we see Saint John’s Church, Merivale as photographed on the Merivale Road circa the late 1950s.

If this building ceased to exist nearly half a century ago, the graveyard around it commemorates the early roots of this worship community, and nowadays it continues as a designated heritage property of the City of Ottawa.

Early local Anglicans shared a log house of worship here with Presbyterians in the 1840s, with the site of this Union Church being donated by Arthur Hopper. In 1873, the Anglican congregation built their own house of worship on adjacent land also donated by the Hopper family. Saint John’s Church, Merivale was opened for worship and the church and burial ground were consecrated on 14 May 1876 by Bishop John Travers Lewis.

From 1874 to 1878 Merivale was in the Parish of Nepean, an out-station of All Saints, Nepean (later Westboro) along with Hopper’s Settlement and Saint Paul’s, Rochesterville (later St. Luke’s, Ottawa.) In 1878, Merivale joined the newly

created parish of Rochesterville with Nepean and Rochesterville. The name changed back to the Parish of Nepean in 1881. The parish was briefly renamed Merivale in 1888, only to rejoin the Parish of Nepean in 1889.

The shunting continued.

In 1899, Merivale became part of the Parish of Janeville with Janeville (later Vanier) and the Stone Quarries Schoolhouse in Gloucester

Township until 1900. About 1902, Saint John’s was closed for repairs and services were held in George B. Hopper’s home. Arthur Hopper repaired the church where services resumed in 1903. In 1907, Merivale joined the Parish of Billings Bridge.

From 1910 to 1920, Merivale was part of the Parish of Ottawa South, an out-station of Trinity Church. Merivale became aligned with Carlington from 1939 to 1947.

For much of its history Saint John’s, Merivale was a small rural church shunted around from one multi-point parish to another. That was before the classic baby boom at the end of the Second World War, before Ottawa’s boundaries moved westward and before people migrated out of the centre of the city to reside in suburban and rural enclaves out beyond the city boundaries.

Saint John’s became part of a new parish called Carlington & Merivale in 1949, and its congregation became an out-station of Saint Mark’s in 1955. This photo, taken roughly at this time, suggests that the days of the old house of worship were numbered.

Inundated by new arrivals, Merivale became a singlepoint parish in 1963, built a new rectory, and found its old house of worship bursting at the seams. A spacious much larger new church building was constructed in 1965 on land leased from the National Capital Commission. The last service in the building we see here was held on 29 May 1966.

The cornerstone of the new Saint John the Divine Church on Slack Road was laid on 27 February 1966 and

the first service was held there on 5 June 1966. The church was dedicated by Bishop Ernest S. Reed on 16 June 1966. At this time the parish name changed to Nepean.

The cemetery was declared a heritage site. The 25th anniversary of the new building and the 150th anniversary of church life in Nepean was celebrated in 1990. The parish was forced to move out of the large house of worship on Slack Road in 2002, after the NCC raised the rent by 1400 percent, prompting a move to the Barrhaven area. ___________ Photographs are a remarkable resource for churches.

They are visual time capsules of church buildings, events and people at a precise instant in time. If you would like to help the Archives preserve parish records, why not become a Friend of the Archives? Your $20 membership brings you three issues of the Newsletter, and you will receive a tax receipt for all further donations above that amount.

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PARISH NEWS

Parish of Fitzroy Harbour Celebrates Youth and National Aboriginal Day

By Ryan Boivin, Postulant of the Diocese On Sunday, June 21, 2015, the Parish of Fitzroy Harbour (St. George’s Fitzroy Harbour, and St. Thomas’ Woodlawn) shared their annual parish picnic service with visitors from other parts of the diocese. This year there was so much more going on than just the picnic!

The previous day and overnight, St. George’s had played host to the Diocesan Junior Youth Retreat.

The youth had decorated the church hall with beautiful artwork illustrating their theme of water justice. The youth and their leaders also participated in the liturgy with readings and leading the prayers of the people.

The Reverend Hilary Murray invited the youth retreat participants to take

homily tied together the themes of water justice and aboriginal spirituality, emphasizing our connectedness with creation.

Following the service, participants enjoyed barbecued Fitzroy Beef Farmers’ (FBF) hamburgers grilled to perfection by Allan and Mary Braun from St. Thomas’ Woodlawn. A great time was had by all, and the Parish of Fitzroy Harbour has offered to host a future diocesan youth retreat in the hopes of another joyous celebration. photo:

Ryan Boivin

Participants at the Parish of Fitzroy Harbour June 21st celebrations. part in a liturgical dance that she had choreographed, and which was performed by dancers Rev. Hilary, Tracey Cummings, Lisa Dennis, Hannah Dicks, and Kim Sheldrick, from the parish

and local area. The music for the liturgical dance was “Breathe” sung by Kathryn Scott. The dance’s meditative reflection on the Spirit’s movement in our lives was enhanced by the beautiful

colours of the dancers’ skirts, the parachute, the sunshine and the blue sky.

Our service followed the Propers for the National Aboriginal Day of Prayer. Student intern Ryan Boivin’s

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ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN

Who Are the Anglican Church Women?

Anglican Church Women, Anglican Community Workers, All Church Worshippers…

By Leslie Worden, Corresponding Secretary Dear friends, You may have noticed a new title to this page in Crosstalk, Anglican Church Women.

But what if your church doesn’t have an ACW? Can you still read the page? Yes, this page is for you.

Do you have a group of women in your church who get together occasionally to meet, build friendships, and accomplish goals in behalf of the parish church or the wider community? Do you have women in the pews who do not belong to any formal group, but who help when needed with sandwiches after funerals, baking for the bazaar or reading in church?

These women are all Anglican Church Women (and can read this page). They are part of this broad fellowship, all women of the Anglican Church, Anglican Church Women. There are no dues, unless groups decide to support a church outreach project, such as the local food bank, or the Bishop’s discretionary fund, with monthly donations.

In 1966, the WA, the Woman’s Auxiliary, choose to amalgamate with other women’s parish groups such as Mothers’ Union, and Al-

tar Guild and to join under the umbrella of Anglican Church Women - ACW. They wanted to drop the divisions, and encourage women of all interests to work together. An umbrella seemed a good symbol to represent the variety of women’s interests. Elsewhere on this page you will find a letter from the Mother’s Union, another vital part of the Anglican Church Women umbrella.

Now, in the 21st century, we share our church work among men and women all have gifts which we can share, whether it be music, parish council membership, community outreach, bible study, or helping with the fall supper, we are all welcome to take our full part in the service and work of the Church.

As men and women do the work of ACW, perhaps we should call ourselves ACW All Church Workers.

Calendars Are Here!

By Cynthia Greer, Ottawa Calendar Representative The 2016 calendars have arrived, and will be in your churches very soon. Many are being picked up at Synod at the end of the month.

Calendars serve several purposes. For me, it enables me to be in contact with women in every church in the Diocese. It also provides financial assistance to whatever project the Diocesan ACW chooses.

For your church, it is a fundraiser, providing money to allow the women’s group to support their projects.

When we order in bulk, there are no transportation

costs, which saves you all a lot of money.

This year, the Mothers’ Union branch at St. Mark’s, Fisher Ave, decided that organizing calendars is a worthwhile project, helping our Diocesan ACW. I encourage you to order your calendars from your ACW calendar person, or your parish administrator, to allow the work they do to flourish.

To arrange pick up, and payment by cheque to me, Cynthia Greer, I can be reached at: (613) 723-2680 greercynthia69@yahoo.com

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Inspiring Change

By Elizabeth Keith, Carleton Journalism Student and Summer Intern at Citizens for Public Justice People often doubt the influence they have to create change. They say, saying things like ‘I’m just one person’ or ‘it won’t make a difference in the bigger picture.’ The truth is small acts such as personal recycling or donating to food banks may not create ground-breaking change. But it’s these actions that inspire bigger change.

Let’s look at the story of Jesus feeding 5000. Anyone who went to Sunday school knows that Jesus was speaking to a big crowd of people, but they didn’t have enough food to feed everyone. Instead of turning the crowds away, as the disciples suggested, Jesus miraculously turned five loaves of bread and two fish into enough food to feed thousands of people. Many Bible scholars believe however, that the miracle isn’t in magically multiplying the food, but that Jesus inspired others in the crowd to share what they had so everyone could eat. Jesus inspired

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change.

At times, these small, personal acts lead us to advocacy. Small actions, like recycling and biking won’t reduce climate change, but they will educate and inspire others. When this happens, we create social movements, ones that can put pressure on the decision makers of our world, those who can create big change.

When it comes to big issues, be it climate change or poverty, we can choose to have the disciple’s mind-set, giving up when it seems impossible. But giving up isn’t an option. Instead we can be like Jesus and hope that our choices and our actions will inspire others to do the same.

Churches and congregations are often very well posi-

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www.pwrdf.org tioned to advocate to the government on any number of issues, for one simple reason, it is how to live your faith.

“The churches must not only do good, but be seen doing good,” said Joe Gunn, Executive Director of Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ).

He equated the work of the church to shining its light, rather than hiding it under a bushel.

CPJ is a faith based charitable organization that educates and advocates on national issues, especially poverty, climate change, and refugee rights.

We can approach almost any national issue with a Christian lens. This means looking at the issues and how they relate to the bible and to faith. This is exactly what CPJ does.

CPJ has created many resources about their work, one of them being their Advocacy Toolkit. This resource provides people with the tools they need to advocate on any issue that’s important to them, all of which can be used in churches or religious organizations.

As the toolkit explains,

anyone can advocate, it is a matter of knowing who to get in touch with and what to say.

“It’s not whether or not we should do it, but how we should do it,” Gunn said of churches approach to social justice.

There is a long history of churches in Canada intervening to bring healthcare, and that is just one example.

There can however be ineffective ways to help, churches need to figure out how to contribute best.

The advocacy toolkit is a user friendly resource that outlines the most effective ways for churches to advocate.

“It attempts to address how we can intervene as Christians in really helpful ways as opposed to harmful ways,” Gunn said.

Churches have the ability to make a real change in society, and the motivation is there too. Advocating for those in need, and protecting our earth are mandates of the gospel. The next step is to cast fear aside and inspire change.

Visit www.cpj.ca for more info

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REFLECTIONS

Tough Decisions

By Rev. Canon Stewart Murray Over the summer I began the task, that I had long delayed, of going through my books and making the hard decisions about what to keep and give away. As many of you know, such a task often takes much longer than planned. This can happen when you pick up a particular book and then begin to remember the people and the circumstances around which that book came into your possession. One such book for me was the first bible commentary that I was given back in high school; it had been inscribed with these words from the Book of Job “ Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”

(Job 28:28). Rereading the inscription prompted me to ask what does it mean to fear the

Lord?

At first the idea of being in fear of God seems to contradict the reality of God’s love and mercy made known to us in Jesus. How could the image of the Good Shepherd inspire fear in us? On reflection I realized that it is easy to only see God in this way as I often want God to be a soft and a pliable God, one who will suit my personality and needs. The trouble with this approach is that this is

A True Inspiration

By Participants from St. Luke’s Table Jim, a regular participant of St Luke’s Table, faces adversity every day of his life.

He comes from an abusive household and has coped with addictions challenges for several years. Several years ago Jim lost his vision. He is no longer able to work and relies on Ontario Disability in order to provide for himself. He pays $780 for his rent and has very little left over at the end of each month. He comes to St Luke’s Table for fellowship, daily meals, and a supportive ear. He says coming to the centre has saved his life. With no family he relies on the staff in our ministry for support. He often volunteers

in the centre to give back and has developed many friendships because of his nature.

Jim is a true inspiration to the staff and those around him, his positive attitude and resilience remind us of what is important, to make a difference in the lives of others.

“The support from the staff at St Luke’s Table is so important, without this place I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am trying to make positive changes in my life, I am so thankful for all of the friendships and support this place provides” For more information about our Diocesan Community Ministries, Please see page 9

not the God of the scriptures.

The sacred scriptures portray a God of infinite love and mercy, who is also a “consuming fire” (Heb.12:29) and in Hebrews 1:31 we read “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Scripture also speaks of a God who calls us to holiness “Be ye holy; for I am holy.” (I Pet.1:16). The many images of God that come from the Old and New Testament balance the idea of the love and mercy of God with a God who asks much of His beloved people. Fear of God is not just about awe and wonder in the light of the majesty and beauty of God, but is about a deep awareness that our lives now and for eternity are in His hands.

God has such a deep love for each of us that He desires that in response to His love, we turn away from sin

and live a life shaped by the Gospel. Part of the challenge is that we sometimes fear the judgement of the world, of our peers and family, when the Gospel values are at odds with the passing values of the day. A simple example of this conflict can be the times when family or community activities are on Sunday mornings and one declines to come until after Church. One can face real criticism and judgement.

On larger questions in our society touching on issues of racism and refugees, end of life care, of poverty and justice we often stay silent and submit to the values of the world. I know I have tried to tell myself in these situations that God will understand and forgive my silence, but in my heart I know that I have betrayed His love.

God’s love will never fail

us. We, however, are creatures with freewill and we can choose to follow the world, seek it’s approval and turn away from His love. We can forget that the promise of eternal life is a gift of God to those who love and follow after him. I need to remember this truth when faced with the judgement of the world, and remember the words of Scripture “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mk 8:36) I am reminded and am grateful that so often we face these questions, not on our own, but with our sisters and brothers in Christ. Our parish communities are where together we can struggle with the difficult questions and together discover the wisdom and love of Christ.

Prayer Matters The Value of Prayer Groups

By Paul Dumbrille, Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Representative Does it matter if I only pray at Sunday Worship Services?

Yes, I think it does matter!

We need to be connected to God as we go about our daily lives. More and more of us are keeping connected to our friends and business colleagues by electronic means (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), but we find it challenging to keep connected to God in prayer on our own. While we may pray for God’s help on an ad hoc basis when we, or others close to us, face difficulties, we often can’t find the time, energy, or discipline to pray regularly by ourselves.

We are so busy “doing” that we have difficulty finding a way to fit prayer into our lives outside of Sunday.

One way of overcoming this is to become part of a group of others who come together regularly for prayer.

Being part of a Prayer Group that meets to pray together and can encourage us and help us to keep our connection to the life giving Spirit of God every day.

Why do we need Prayer Groups?

There are two ways to an-

swer that question. One way deals with the needs of the individual, and the other way meets the need of the Church (as the Body of Christ in the world today). The first way involves the needs of the pray-ers, the other way involves the need for prayers.

One’s congregation, the people within it, and the world around it, all need prayer.

One of the effective ways of carrying on prayer activity is in small groups. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18: 20).

Prayer Groups meet another need, which the Church today recognizes more and more. People may be regular in worship, and participate in corporate prayer, and they may or may not exercise personal prayer. Yet for many it is very useful to be part of a smaller group in which personal concerns may be expressed and prayed about.

This desire to be part of a group much smaller than the worshipping body--the need for growth, for deepening

our spiritual life--leads one to seek out other Christians who feel the pull of prayer. In a small group Christians can come together to share what each has learned, and to seek to learn and experience more about prayer, as well as to provide prayerful support for one another and the needs of others within the congregation.

No more eloquent testimony could be offered than the following one attesting to the value and efficacy of a prayer group.

“Becoming part of a prayer group opened a whole new life for me, and I’ve been strengthened, taught, and healed within the circle of love therein, and I know I too have strengthened, taught, and healed as I became an active part of that loving circle.”

In forming a Prayer Group there are some things to consider such as: what is the particular purpose of the group; who belongs to the group; when and where will it gather; how long will each group session last; who will lead the group; and the need for the discussions and information about others to be kept confidential. Regardless of the answers to these questions, being in a Prayer Group is deeply rewarding and strengthens our connection to God.

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October 05 October 01

Harvest Dinner: At St. Aidan’s (934 Hamlet Rd) Sittings are at 5pm and 6:15pm. Tickets available at the church office. $20 Adults $10 Children 6-12 Free for children under 6 Info: (613) 733-0102 staidans@belnet.ca

October 03

Youth Basketball: At All Saints Westboro from 7-10pm. Info: swsibbald@hotmail.com Concert Series: At 7:30pm at St. James, Carleton Place (225 Edmund St) The Juliet Singers. $20 or $50 for the Series (3 concerts) Info: (613) 257-3178 www.stjamescarletonplace. org Stewardship Café: At Good Shepherd, Barrhaven from 9:30-2pm. Join the Stewardship Subcommittee for conversations and case studies about Stewardship and bring successes and challenges to the table.

Refreshments and lunch provided.

Info: jane-scanlon@ottawa. anglican.ca RSVP: info@ottawa.anglican.ca http://bit.ly/1Kl82Kd

October 04

Choral Evensong: At 4pm at st. Matthew’s (130 Glebe Ave) Feat. St. Matthew’s Women and Girls’ Choir.

Canticles: Plainsong. Versicles: Archer. Anthem: Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester (White).

Info: (613) 234-4024 stmatthewsanglicanchurch@ bellnet.ca www.stmatthewsottawa.ca St. Luke’s Recital Series: At 7:30pm at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St. West, Ottawa) A variety of opera arias, duets, and lieder by composers such as Gluck, Mozart, Paisiello, Saint-Saëns, Delibes, Offenbach, Bellini, Elgar, etc. Feat. Pauline van der Roest and guest singers.

Admission by donation.

Info: (613) 235-3416

Afternoon Tea with Garth Hampson: At 1pm at St. Thomas, Stittsville.

Hosted by the ACW, Garth will be giving a talk on life in the North featuring highlights from St. Jude’s Cathedral, Iqaluit. Everyone is welcome!

Info & RSVP: (613) 836-3803 (613) 831-1883 nortap@sympatico.ca

October 06

Ottawa Anglican Youth Leaders: At 7pm at Epiphany (1290 Ogilvie Rd) Join us for networking, fellowship, and a tap into Diocesan Events.

Info: leslie-giddings@ottawa. anglican.ca

October 18

Choral Evensong with the Cranmer Singers of Ottawa: At 4pm at St. James the Apostle, Perth.

For the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, The Cranmer Singers, directed by Framces Macdonnell, join St. James Liturgical Choir for a service which is sure to be musically memorable.

Info: (613) 267-1163 www.stjamesperth.ca Choral Evensong: At 4pm at St. Matthew’s (130 Glebe Ave) Feat. St. Matthew’s Men, Boys & Girls’ Choirs.

Canticles: Stanford in B flat.

Veriscles: Rose. Anthem: O Thou the Central Orb (Wood).

Info: (613) 243-4024 stmatthewsanglicanchurch@ bellnet.ca www.stmatthewsottawa.ca St. Luke’s Recital Series: At 7:30pm at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St. West, Ottawa) The organist of St. Luke’s Church presents a program feat. the music of Bach, Grayston Ives, Widor and Buxtehude. Feat. Robert Jones.

Admission by donation.

Info: (613) 235-3416 music@stlukesottawa.ca www.stlukesottawa.ca

October 23 (to 25)

Ecumenical Young Adult Retreat: In Montreal, Quebec. A weekend retreat of fun, food, fellowship, discussion, and worship; exploring how we will find meaning

CALENDAR in whatever we are doing in life!

Info: leslie-giddings@ottawa. anglican.ca

October 25

Annual Roast Pork Dinner: At Holy Trinity, Metcalfe. Sittings are at 4:30pm and 6pm.

15$ Info: (613) 233-1556

October 27

Concert: At 4pm at St. Matthew’s (130 Glebe Ave) Feat. the Choir of St. Matthew’s Church and the Choir from the Gloucester Cathedral UK. Howells: paean (for organ). Finzi: Lo, the full, final sacrifice. Tippett: Five Negro Spirituals (A Child of Our Time). Gjeilo: The Ground. Lang: Kontakion.

Free will donation.

Info: (613) 234-4024 stmatthewsanglicanchurch@ bellnet.ca www.stmatthewsottawa.ca

October 31

Fall Flea Market: At St. Matthias (555 Parkdale Ave) form 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Jewelry, clothing, household items, books, toys, and refreshments.

November 01

A Musician and Her Surgeon in Concert: At 2pm at Christ Church Aylmer (101 Symmes, Gatineau).

Violinist Anne Robert (Trio Hochelaga) depicts her spiritual journey through preventative breast and surgery, along with her surgeon, also a classical pianist.

They have crafted a concert that illustrates the physical, emotional and spiritual joys and challenges she faced during this period of her life.

Two bilingual professional comedians will narrate each piece. $30 Sold in advance Info: (613) 728-1424 goulet.h@gmail.com Choral Evensong: At 4pm at St. Matthew’s (130 Glebe Ave) Feat. St. Matthew’s combined choirs. Canticles: Kelly in C. Versicles: Clucas.

Anthem: Sleep (Whitacre).

Info: (613) 234-4024 stmatthewsanglicanchurch@ bellnet.ca www.stmatthewsottawa.ca St. Luke’s Recital Series:

At 7:30pm at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St. West, Ottawa) Feat. Ronée Boyce (piano).

Admission by donation.

Info: (613) 235-3416 music@stlukesottawa.ca www.stlukesottawa.ca

November 07

Annual Christmas Bazaar & Tea Room, A Cherished Tradition: At 10am at Christ Church Aylmer (101 Symmes St) A traditional bazaar for the last 53 years. The bazaar is a fancy fair and market place; offering mouth watering treats, handmade crafts, attic treasures, books, and little works of art from our local artisans. Oh! And a Tea Room, feat. traditional Afternoon Tea and sandwiches.

Anuual Bazaar: At St. Thomas the Apostle (2345 Alta Vista Dr) from 10am2pm with a cafe from 11:30am-1pm. Bake room, general store, plant room,etc.

Info: (613) 523-2487 Anuual Tea & Bazaar: At St. Bartholomew’s (125 MacKay St) from 1-4pm.

All are welcome. Barrier-free access.

Info: www.stbartsottawa.ca Fall Bazaar & Rummage Sale: At St. Mark’s (1606 Fisher Ave) from 10:30am to 2pm. Feat. lion needlework, baking, preserves, jewelry, knitting, sewing, crafts, attic treasures, scarves & more, books, plants, clothing, and a 25 cent stage of rummage

plus. Refreshments and light lunch available.

Info: (613) 224-7028 Fall Food Fair: At St. Stephen’s, from 9:30am1:30pm. Baking, frozen foods, jams and pickles, snack, breads… and much more. Our lunch is the best in town - A warm welcome awaits you!

Info: (613) 828-2472 Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar and Open House: At St. Helen’s (1234 Prestone Dr) from 9am-2pm.

All are welcome. Come and see our new facilities and enjoy some home-baking, homemade preserves, previously enjoyed jewelry, knitting, sewing, Christmas crafts, and more.

Info: (613) 824-2010 Snowflake Bazaar and Lunch: At St. Thomas, from 11am-2pm. Home baking, Christmas puddings, preserves, silent auction, crafts, and new to you: Christmas decorations, selected jewelry, books, and home decor. Bring a friend, enjoy lunch with us, and find a treasure or two!

Yuletide Bazaar: At St. Aidan’s (934 Hamlet Rd) from 10am-2pm. Start your Christmas shopping early with our Homemade baking, jellies, crafts, and ladies boutique. Take part in our Silent Auction, the Chinese Raffle, and enjoy lunch in the Celtic Cafe.

Info: (613) 733-0102

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