Crosstalk - October 2016

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BISHOP’S GREETING

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MULTIFAITH HOUSING INITIATIVE

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

CLAY – CANADIAN LUTHERAN & ANGLICAN YOUTH

SEPTEMBER 2015 A SECTION OF THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL

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

Strengthening our Partnership with Jerusalem

BY REV. LAURETTE A. GLASGOW

The parable of the mustard seed seems to belong to another era. And yet, its central message – that something as small and seemingly insignificant as a mustard seed can grow into something magnificent – holds true to our day.

To underscore the point, this is the shortest of parables, yet it carries a mighty “punch”.

The smallest seed of an idea, if nurtured over time, can find roots in fertile soil and grow and bear great fruit.

That, we are told, is what the Kingdom of Heaven is all

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From Small Seeds…

about.

Three years ago, during the visit of Archbishop Suheil of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, as part of our Companion Diocese relationship, there was much talk about how we might nurture this valuable relationship. Several seeds were sown. Among them was to provide greater support for the work of the Princess Basma Centre for the Disabled (PBC) in East Jerusalem and for the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, both of which provide invaluable services for children.

Our joint fundraiser with the Palestinian General Delegation in Ottawa was a great success but the money raised was only part of the story.

The presence and participation of the PBC’s Executive Director, Ibrahim Faltas, offered us the opportunity to

explore how Canadians and Palestinians might work together to address a common and growing challenge – Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This brought us to the doors of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC).

Three years later, on September 7th 2016, Bishop John Chapman signed the Memorandum of Understanding between CHEO/ OCTC and the PBC/ Diocese of Ottawa. The MOU outlines the objective of the project as establishing “a formal relationship” between the institutions (with support from our Diocese) to collaborate on assessing and building the capacities of the PBC in this field based on the evolving needs of children with ASD across the Palestinian areas.

The Spirit is Never Dampened West End Food Truck Rally Welcomes All

Rev. John Organ

Desperately Seeking Spirituality In Review

BY MEGAN SPROULE-JONES

Canadians delight in talking about the weather, making one wonder if they had a hand in the writing of the Scriptures, which contain countless stories of stormy, treacherous skies. This passage above from Luke is a particularly fitting description of the scene on Saturday, August 13, as volunteers from Christ Church Bells Corners (CCBC) prepared diligently for the 2nd Annual West End Food Truck Rally in support of the FAMSAC Food Cupboard.

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Bishop Chapman with Dr. Lise Bisnaire and Ms Julie Caissie, signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre, the Princess Basma Centre for the Disabled, and the Diocese of Ottawa.

See STORY, p. 3

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Members from St. James, Carleton Place, visiting Centre Vie Orphanage in Haiti.

Last year’s rally was an day of record-setting rainoverwhelming success, raisfall in Ottawa, saw a smaller ing over $6,000 for west Nenumber of visitors and donapean’s emergency food assistions, but no less passion for tance program while taking FAMSAC, which serves over in more than 5,000 non-per80 families each month in ishable food items from the west Nepean.

3,000+ visitors. This year’s See STORY, p. 5 rally, which took place on a

“The author proposes that classic spiritual practices… can bring the sacred into everyday life except when these same practices stop working for practitioners” — Leslie Giddings See STORY, p. 10

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Giving Hope

By The Rt. Rev. John Chapman Dear Friends, The Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) Campaign demonstrated the generosity of Anglicans, as well as the capacity for our Diocese to provide significant funds to support mission and ministry. In the current landscape of the Anglican Church of Canada, GIFT has become one of the most successful campaigns. It has brought in millions for both diocesewide and parish-based ministries throughout the Diocese of Ottawa, thanks to the participation of parishes and the 4,000 people who supported it.

As GIFT draws to a close, we can look back with gratitude on what we have been able to accomplish together.

Many people across the Diocese were inspired to supplement their regular offerings with GIFT commitments and, in doing so, enriched both parish and diocesan ministries.

We have partnered with parishes to enable a number of fully and partially-funded curacies. These curacies have built a strong foundation for parish ministries — in both rural and urban congregations — for years to come; with curates receiving practical training through their parish placements, while benefitting parishes

with the energy and ideas that these newly-ordained priests bring.

Diocesan GIFT grants have made possible creative parish-led ministry initiatives, including the Ruddy Shenkman Hospice, initiated through the parish of March in partnership with 22 westend Anglican churches, to ensure the provision of highquality palliative care in our community.

A number of congregational leadership development days were funded including annual Congregational Resource Days and Shaped by a Living Hope Rural Ministry Days. Both clergy and lay people participated in these impactful opportunities for continuing education and congregational development – opportunities which equipped them with innovative ideas for their ongoing parish ministries.

St. Luke’s Table has formally been integrated as one of our diocesan Community Ministries serving vulnerable people out of St. Luke’s Anglican Church on Somerset Street. This day program offers community services such as meals, social services and counselling to the most vulnerable members of our city and surrounding area. GIFT helped to support all of the Community Ministries, and many of the people they serve: Centre

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454, Cornerstone Housing for Women, The Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre and The Well.

Through the assistance of PWRDF, GIFT contributed much-needed funding to the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza to help keep it operational; maintaining and hiring staff, buying fuel and medical supplies, and reaching out to vulnerable communities through mobile medical camps.

Thank you for your gifts to the vital ministries across our Diocese and beyond – ministries that touch the lives of so many people. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

At the conclusion of GIFT, what does our future look like? Our consulting firm for the GIFT campaign, Ministry and Money, recommended that we consider building on our success with GIFT by developing an annual appeal. The Financial Development Panel has been giving a great deal of careful thought to this, reflecting on the key areas identified through our diocesan Embracing God’s Future (EGF) Road Map as well as the requirement for continued support for initiatives funded

by GIFT such as curacies, community ministries and youth. ___________ During our meetings this

October, Diocesan Synod will be asked to endorse a Diocesan Annual Appeal, called Giving Hope. The appeal will be to individual Anglicans across the Diocese. At this point in time, conversations and consultations are taking place in committees, at parishes and at Great Chapters, and the Financial Development Panel is looking forward to describing plans for this exciting and important initiative at Synod.

As you decide how to redirect your GIFT offerings, we encourage you to consider using them to support your parish’s priorities and to take advantage of the

Stewardship resources that are available on the diocesan website. Additionally, Jane Scanlon, our Stewardship Development Officer, is available to help you with your parish’s stewardship ministry.

We also ask that you keep Giving Hope in mind and prayerfully consider supporting it when it is launched.

Supporting both parish and diocesan-wide ministries will help us embrace God’s future together, in a balanced way.

Thank you!

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NEWS From Small Seed…

- Continued from page 1 Just as it is exciting to see the first shoots sprouting out of the ground, we are excited at the first exploratory visit to East Jerusalem by CHEO/OCTC specialists, Dr. Lise Bisnaire and Ms. Julie Caissie, at the end of September. During their week-long visit, they will work closely with the leadership and staff of the PBC to review its current ASD services, notably in diagnostic tools and service delivery models. Following their visit, they will develop, in consultation with the PBC leadership, a series of

recommendations for future cooperation. We look forward to hearing more about the possibilities upon their return. In the meanwhile, our prayers and our support accompany them on this marvellous journey of discovery.

Our shared hope is that the seeds that were sown will grow and blossom into a vibrant partnership, a partnership that will build on international clinical relationships to support learning, research and growth in the field of Autism. In the end, it is all about the children! And they too were once small seeds!

Clergy News and Updates Rev. Jonathan Askwith has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of St. Luke’s, Ottawa; effective September 06, 2016.

Rev. Craig Bowers has voluntarily relinquished his licence to function as a priest of the Diocese of Ottawa; effective August 21, 2016.

Rev. Canon John Bridges has resigned as Archdeacon of Carleton; effective August 23, 2016.

Rev. William (Bill) Byers has been appointed Interim Priest-In-Charge of St. John’s, Richmond; effective September 01, 2016.

Ven. Ross Hammond has been appointed Archdeacon of the Carleton; effective September 08, 2016.

Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader has relocated to Calgary, Alberta; effective August 01, 2016.

Rev. Linda Wheeler has been appointed as Regional Dean of the Deanery of Pembroke; effective September 08, 2016.

Rev. Margo Whittaker has been appointed Incumbent of the Parish of Holy Trinity Bearbrook, St. Mary’s Navan, and St. Mary the Virgin Blackburn; effective September 18, 2016.

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Clergy Renewal Visiting Chautauqua

By Rev. Naomi Kabugi and Deacon Christine Jannasch Picture a lakeshore village of gingerbread trimmed cottages with generous porches. The village is arranged around a central green surrounded by shops and restaurants and a library. Enormous trees provide shade and in sunny openings bright flowerbeds provide colour.

News boys and girls call out the daily paper. Cars are only allowed for deliveries, and the community members walk, bike, or take little shuttle buses or golf carts to get around. Community houses along with houses of worship belonging to a variety of faith groups and service organizations dot the village. Inns and dormitories provide accommodation for those who do not own or rent one of the houses. A roofed amphitheater and a roofed hall provide wall-less meeting space for a variety of lectures, worship services, and artistic performances. A number of buildings shelter a school of visual arts and a school of music.

Several beaches and a marina, tennis courts and green spaces allow for a variety of sports.

This is Chautauqua Institute, located on the shore of Lake Chautauqua in the Allegheny Hills of northern New York State, an hour or so south of Buffalo. It was founded in 1874, and promotes the enjoyment of Sabbath through recreation, education, the arts, and worship.

Chautauqua is open to individuals, families and groups of all ages.

One of the service organizations involved with Chautauqua is the International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons (IOKDS), which among its many initiatives provides full Chautauqua scholarships for young people between the ages of 19 and 25 from around the world. Since 2006, along with the Department of Religion of Chautauqua Institution, IOKDS also sponsors Clergy Renewal Week, when clergy of any denomination can stay at no cost in one of two IOKDS cottages, well looked after by the resident cook and houseparent, who offer their time as an unpaid

ministry. The Department of Religion pays for the gate fee of the clergy person, who has the freedom to take part in some of the huge variety of programming, or to rest, or fellowship, or do whatever is needful for their renewal.

This year, the Rev Naomi Kabugi of St James, Leitrim and Deacon Christine Jannasch of The Well Drop-In Centre for Women and of Christ Church Cathedral were sponsored to attend Clergy Renewal Week by the KDS Chautauqua Circle of Ottawa. We stayed in Florence Hall, a three storey house that caught the lake’s breezes and provided several porches for conversation and quiet reflection. We were a total of 9, including 5 clergy, 3 spouses and our wonderful host, Lori Jackson. 3 clergy and 2 spouses stayed in the other IOKDS residence, Bonnie Hall. Three joint meals were held in the IOKDS Fellowship Hall.

The Rev John Phillip Newell, chaplain for the week, preached at daily worship services. The morning lecture series included speakers from around the world, who spoke on the week’s theme, “Cities.” In the afternoon, religious leaders gave their theological response in the Interfaith Lecture Series.

Interfaith speakers included: Diana Butler-Bass, the Rev Stephen Rowan, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk, the Rev William Barber II, Imam Timor R. Yuskaev, and the Rev John Phillip Newell.

It is difficult to pick highlights among the warm supports and welcome of IOKDS and the rich programming of the Institute.

Nevertheless, Naomi particularly enjoyed the John Newell morning worship of simple Celtic stories that enhance the simple but pro-

found spirituality, the 9pm service of compline, a version of blessing of animals based on African American spiritual texts, the participatory discussion on Building Friendly Cities offered by the Cleveland Foundation, and the Children of Abraham engaging forums offered by the Muslim, Christian and Jewish youth leaders. Also we appreciated the daily afternoon lectures at the Hall of Philosophy, but the real icing on the cake was the Thursday afternoon discussion between John Newell and Diana Bulter Bass. Christine appreciated weekday morning Eucharist at the Episcopalian Chapel, the conversations with her housemates at Florence Hall, services of Blessing and Healing at the United Church of Christ Chapel, a Women in Ministry circle, and the offerings of the Abrahamic youth - four young people from Islam, Judaism and Christianity who modelled interfaith solidarity.

Clergy participants and spouses left feeling enriched and renewed, and very grateful to IOKDS and the Department of Religion for sponsoring our stay.

For more information on Chautauqua and how to attend, check out www.ciweb.org.

Find out more about IOKDS, check out www.iokds.org.

Nominate a young person for one of the scholarships, contact Vicki Carter, Director, and the Chautauqua Scholarship Program at CHQScholars@gmail.com.

Find out more about Clergy Renewal Week and how to get sponsored, contact locally Walter Davidson davidson@sympatico.ca or the director Beth Fanta at BethFanta@gmail.com or at 304-482-2978.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR I was interested in Archivist Glenn Lockwood’s history of Christ Church, Moulinette.

My paternal grandmother, Maria Annable-Short celebrated her First Communion at that church. The Annables resided in Moulinette during the early days. Maria’s great grandfather, Sergeant John Annable fought against the Americans for the King’s Royal Regiment. Before the flooding of the St. Lawrence River, Sgt. John’s headstone was removed from the graveyard at Christ Church and is embedded in the memorial wall adjacent to Upper Canada Village. As a young woman, Maria left Moulinette to live with her aunt, Alice Annable-Armstrong in New Edinburgh, Ottawa.

She became a member of the

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Church of St. Bartholomew where she and my grandfather, William Short, were married November 17, 1886

by Rev. E.A. Hannington. Interestingly, she received a letter dated two days later, from her Sunday School students thanking her for teachings.

–Bob Short, of Saint Bartholomew’s

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Prayer Matters Teaching Children to Pray

By Paul Dumbrille, Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Representative How can children learn to pray?

Children can know and experience God in prayer.

We are all on a faith journey together and prayer is an essential part of any faith journey. Children need to pray, just like all of us, but they need to be taught. Children learn in all sorts of ways— by example, by experience, and by education (i.e. being taught).

One cannot start too early including prayer in the daily life of a child. Saying thanksgiving prayers before at least one meal each day as a family provides an ideal model for children. A short prayer time before going to sleep also provides an excellent model for children. This article outlines some suggested steps for parents, or other caregivers, in providing a prayer time with children. In this approach to praying with children, the children are gathered together at a regular time and place for a period of about 15 minutes. The important thing is that, over time, the children begin to see that everything in their lives involves God. Place Pick a special place that is

pleasing to both the children and the adult. For example, can the family fit on a couch?

Do you have a porch? Once you have a special spot, put a special object there to indicate this is your place to pray—a Bible, a candle, a cross, a plant, or something the children are especially fond of.

Time Select a time that fits with the family schedule. After a meal is a good time. Often the weekend works well, because families are less rushed.

Gather To start, gather the children together, and remind them that you are together as a family to enjoy God being with you and your being with God. Welcome God’s presence with you. After you do this several times, don’t be surprised if the children don’t pick it up and you hear them saying something like, “Hello God. We’re glad you’re here

with us. We like being here with you.”

Sing If you like to sing, sing during your prayer. Be sure to sing a song that all present know or that you can learn from each other.

Talk Talk about what is going on in your lives. Invite the children to do so, too. Nothing that happens to you, or the children, is foreign to a relationship with God. Thus, talk is appropriate for your prayer.

Scripture It is desirable to have scripture as part of the prayer.

The Bible has many passages, especially stories that can be used. A useful thing is to read the passage or story from the Bible, using the words printed in the Bible. Then, re-say the passage in words at their own level of vocabulary and understanding. One doesn’t need to water down scripture—children love it. Then one can talk about the passage: What does it mean to each of you and what does it tell us about God? Silence God talks to us in several ways: through others; through nature; through our hearts and minds; or through circumstance. Listen to what God wants to tell you. During the time together, try praying silently. This usu-

Subscriptions: ally works best towards the end of the prayer time. You might want to say something like this: “Lets us go into our heart and welcome God there. (Pause.) Now, let’s tell God, in our heart, what we’ve been talking about. (Pause.)

Let God know how things are going. (Pause.) Now ask God or tell God whatever you want. (Pause.)

Share After the quiet time, you might want a few moments transition time before speaking again. Then you might invite the children to share something from their quiet prayer time, or you might want to share something of your own. However, don’t force this, as silent prayer is personal, intimate and sacred—all of which makes for difficult sharing.

End End the prayer together in a definite way. It could be spontaneous prayer (young children often become very good at it). The Lord’s Prayer, said together, is a fine way to end. You may wish to end with a song or hymn. If a candle is used, then blowing out the candle is a good way to signal completion.

The length of the prayer time together might only be 15 minutes. There’s no point in dragging the time out.

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PARISH NEWS The Spirit is Never Dampened - Continued from page 1 Amazingly, over the course of the day, close to 900 people braved the downpour to offer their food and monetary donations to the FAMSAC Food Cupboard and enjoy a meal under the tents with their friends and family. As Elijah said to Ahab, “Go, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” (1 Kings 18:41).

And eat and drink they did.

At the end of the day, the FAMSAC Food Cupboard had an additional $3,000 in its coffers to offset the cost of freezers for its new location and fresh food for the new refrigerator. Its shelves were also replenished with 500 non-perishable food items. “We are grateful to our sponsor, Myers Automotive Group, whose ongoing support meant that there was no admission fee to the

rally,” explained Erin Coffin, West End Food Truck Rally Coordinator, “and to our local Giant Tiger, which supplied all of the beverages for our drink tent this year.”

The support of citizens from across the city, along with the tireless efforts of ten local food truck chefs, is a testament to the importance of FAMSAC’s food assistance program to the community. Ad Mare, Angry Dragonz, Big D’s Doghouse, Bytown Bayou, The Grilled Cheeserie, The Merry Dairy, Mr. Churritos, The Mobile Mayflower, Pizza All’Antica, and Rico Peru were on site throughout the day to offer tantalizing dishes to visitors, and donated 12% of their proceeds to FAMSAC. An expanded Kids’ Zone, featuring a bouncy castle sponsored

by BDO Ottawa Partners,

face painting by staff from city councillor Rick Chiarelli’s office, and games and activities coordinated by the 116th Nepean Scouting Group, made the day a great family event.

“I’m heartened by the support that our community continues to show for FAMSAC and the families that we assist,” commented Jeremy LeBlanc, FAMSAC President. “While the weather didn’t cooperate with us, the level of commitment and enthusiasm shown for the rally tells me that it will be a big success for years to come.”

If you were unable to attend the 2nd Annual West End Food Truck Rally on August 13 but would like to support the FAMSAC Food Cupboard with a financial donation, please visit: famsac.ca/donate to find out how you can help.

Multifaith Housing Initiative

By Suzanne Le and Gay Richarsdon On October 19th St. John the Evangelist, will join with the Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI) to co-host an evening gathering of St. John’s members, MHI supporters, other faith communities and key community leaders including Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Catherine McKenney to share news and information about the work we are doing to provide affordable housing to those in need in our city.

St. John’s has been deeply involved with MHI since it was founded in 2002, the same year St. John’s established its Affordable Housing Committee. The strong commitment of the parish to social justice issues, including affordable housing, led to the development of Somerset Gardens and the continuing active engagement of the parish in affordable housing.

Despite these efforts and rising awareness of the issue the problem has only grown, reaching crisis proportions.

In 2015 there were more than 10,000 households on the waiting list for affordable housing. These people, who pay so much of their income on housing that they are in danger of becoming homeless at the slightest setback, typically have to wait seven to 10 years for an apartment.

Last year, some 782 families spent an average of three months living in shelters.

Formed through an alliance of faith groups from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions – including St. John’s – who recognized the severity of the affordable housing crisis in Ottawa and came together to do something about it, MHI is a registered non-profit charity that works with all levels of government and the private sector to help alleviate the crisis.

The organization acquired its first property in 2005 – a small apartment building on Kent Street. This was followed with the purchase of 10 of the 119 condominium units in Somerset Gardens (whose purchase was made possible through the direct influence of St. John’s and financial support from three

levels of government), and then a 26 unit apartment building in Vanier. Currently, MHI houses nearly 100 people, 30 of whom are children.

In 2013, MHI developed a strategic plan to increase the number of housing units it owns and operates. After spending a year looking for a property to purchase but finding nothing appropriate in the market, MHI responded to a City of Ottawa call for proposals for the city’s Action Ottawa housing fund. On offer: $10 million in grants and land in Barrhaven to build that city’s first sizable affordable housing community in more than six years.

MHI, with the support of its many committed partners, won the proposal and began work on The Haven, which will open its doors to its first tenants early in the new year. The Haven will have 98 units, and provide affordable and market-rate low-rise apartments and townhouses.

The units range in size from one bedroom to four bedrooms; ten of the units are fully accessible and all of the units and amenities are “visit-able”, meaning that friends and neighbours with accessibility issues are able to easily able to enter the home. Exterior amenities include “The Grand Allee’ with children’s play area, a plaza and community garden.

The families who move into The Haven, will be supported by MHI’s partner organizations including the Catholic Centre for Immigrants and LiveWorkPlay.

Construction on the Haven is well underway, and so too is fundraising. MHI is on the way to achieving its $1M goal, but it will take some effort from everyone to make sure all the funds are raised.

The Haven is not the only project MHI is working on.

The organization has also submitted a proposal for Veterans House, a 40-unit mixed accommodation facility to be built on the old Rockcliffe military base that will help get many of our homeless veterans off the streets and reintegrated into society.

For more information about the October 19 meeting, please the calendar on p.12.

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

Your Community Ministries

By Jennifer Hache, Development Officer; Community Ministries of Ottawa The Community Ministries are wholly part of the Diocese of Ottawa. Together they work to confront issues such as homelessness, poverty, nutrition, addiction and mental illness.

St. Luke’s Table, Centre 454, The Well, the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre and Cornerstone Housing for Women experience daily nearly 600 people walking through their doors. Many of these individuals are in crisis or in desperate need of support. They find a safe place and access to an array of services that address immediate

concerns and lead to longerterm change in their lives.

To all who walk through the doors, they are greeted with support and encouragement, and qualities too often in short supply on our streets; respect, dignity, a sense of belonging, and the assurance that somebody cares.

The Community Ministries achieve this by providing a safe place to go today, help in finding the motivation to reconcile with family and friends, and the skills and stability to find a job and move into permanent housing.

This approach of social justice, community and support to those in need in our community has drawn me to the Community Ministries of Ottawa as the new Development Officer. I am excited to be working with the volunteers and staff of each ministry to help raise the funds needed to ensure these vital programs continue to be available to those in need in our city.

Celebrating Faith Vegetarian samosas with tamarind chutney, galub jamum and barfee were the delicious snacks served to celebrate the Hindu faith at The Well Drop-In Centre for Women. About 25 women listened, sang and danced, and asked questions, during a presentation led by Thangam Parameswaran, Alice and Didi (a volunteer yoga teacher already familiar to the participants of The Well). We looked at beautiful saris, and photographs of impressive Hindu temples in Canada and India, and learned about devotional and ritual aspects of Hinduism, as well as about yoga and meditation.

The Well is a spiritual and justice-based community, and the women at The Well come from all over the world, from many cultures and faiths.

Learning about each other’s faith journeys helps us to find respectful ways to be curi-

ous about each other, and to benefit from our rich diversity. We affirm each woman’s unique relationship with the sacred. We support each other’s exploration and practice of a variety of traditions. We recognize that spirituality is a powerful resource for healing and transformation.

There are many opportunities for sacred conversations at The Well. At the weekly prayer service, we sing, pray, share our insights into Scripture, and talk about how we live out our faith in our daily lives. The Anglican chaplain, Deacon Christine, brings attention to the Christian calendar. The imposition of ashes was made available at the beginning of Lent, and our study theme thereafter was a 12 Step Lent; which included learning how to make palm crosses and a peaceful hand washing ritual to mark Maundy Thursday. In the fall

we plan a multi-faith memorial service as well as share a liturgy around the Advent wreath, expressing our mixed feelings about the coming holiday season.

We are grateful to all who share their wisdom and experience with us; from presentations on Islam, First Nations spirituality, and Inuit spirituality to presentations on making dream catchers, drumming and chanting, and yoga and meditation. We have spoken about love in action at the Caregivers’ Support Group, and have had a large circle for discussing forgiveness and respect.

When we take time to talk about our faith journeys, we remember that we are all beloved children of God on a journey towards wholeness.

We drink deeply of a well that never runs dry.

St. Luke’s Table is a place where people come together.

By providing a safe and welcoming environment, participants have a space to gather which helps create and maintain social bonds which are at the foundation of a strong community. When times are hard, community is crucial as are the spaces where commu-

nities can gather.

St. Luke’s Table has been a part of the Centretown Community since 1983. It provides a breakfast and lunch program Monday to Friday, as well as a variety of programs which assist in Nourishing Hope.

“The chance to be around other people, an opportunity

to help others in similar or even worse circumstances, helped me deal with stress and keep a proper perspective. St Luke’s Table has helped me with food, companionship, moral support and were able to refer me to social agencies around Ottawa for various services”.

A Sense of Family Centre 454 has been providing services in Ottawa since 1954. Now residing at St. Alban the Martyr Church at 454 King Edward Ave. it came to be known as Centre 454. The centre welcomes more than 250 men, women, and children each day, helping them transform their lives with respect and dignity.

Without Centre 454, many would be spending their days on the street or in very unsafe conditions. Committed to serving those who require assistance in the form of support services, social recreation, and essential needs; the day program serves people who are precariously housed or homeless in the Ottawa area. The outreach team provides support to disabled individuals as they apply for ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) benefits.

Centre 454 operates seven days a week. One of the only agencies in Ottawa that runs a seven day a week program. ___________ Julie started coming to Centre 454 at a young age of 16. Her sister, Anne, affectionately called her a ‘Spitfire’. Though she carried that nickname with pride along with her tough exterior, she was a very dedicated, loving, and caring woman. Julie was a proud member of the Centre 454 community and gave back in any way she could.

She worked in the kitchen,

laundry room and according to many participants gave the warmest and most sincere hugs ever.

But Sadly Julie was not a stranger to tragedy. She suffered many losses, including that of her parents at a young age and her brother two years ago. These experiences made Julie a fierce protector of her own family. She would often bring her Grandchild to the Centre and “show him off” as he was her most prized accomplishment.

Julie shared all of her ups and down’s with her “family” at Centre 454 and at every turn Centre 454 was there to support her. Julie would often say “I would be lost without this place.” For Julie it wasn’t about just having somewhere to go it was about connecting, building a network of support and being part of a caring and compassionate community.

Julie passed away in April of this year. She is survived by her three beautiful children, her grandson and the many Centre 454 participants whom all miss here dearly. Though her absence may be felt, she will never be forgotten.

Many Centre 454 participants feel invisible in almost every aspect of their lives, but the moment they step foot into the Centre’s beautiful garden they know they are seen, that they are wanted and that they belong.

See p.8 for more stories about our Community Ministries

A Part of the Community

Choosing Hope — Changing Lives

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

Called to Reach Out The Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre (OPC) has been an integral part of the Diocesan mission for over 40 years, having been intimately woven into the fabric of people’s lives and their journeys.

In the last few years OPC itself has experienced a sense of transformation and renewal. God has come knocking on our door again and again. He calls us saying, “Follow me, follow me and your lives will be changed.

Follow me as I have come to live amongst you, care for my people”. The OPC has been called to reach out and serve in a new way. This new way began in 2013 when OPC established the Counselling Support Fund. The Counselling Support Fund is a trust fund that allows people in our community, regardless of economic means, to receive compassionate, professional, and timely counselling services.

People seek professional

counselling for many reasons; in order to address personal crisis, traumatic loss, addiction, depression, death of a loves one, and many other issues related to mental health.

People can arrive at OPC feeling overwhelmed by life’s circumstances and uncertain for their future. They come hoping to receive compassion, support, and counselling. If they come without financial resources, the OPC relies on generous donations of individuals and parishes, like yourselves, who have started building the Counselling Support Fund.

Through its focus on mental health, the OPC is committed to making a difference in the lives of those whom we serve. The Counselling Support Fund allows us to reach out to the most vulnerable in our community.

Thank you for supporting and walking alongside the OPC as we offer our services to God’s people.

Building Futures Cornerstone Housing for Women provides emergency shelter and supportive housing for a diversity of women; with services provided in an environment which promotes dignity and a sense of hope; while being committed to public education and advocacy and striving to increase safe, affordable housing and an end to homelssness.

When Pauline came to live at McPhail House in the fall of 2015, she felt immediately at home in the close-knit community of women. Formerly from Kenya, Pauline had been in Ottawa for the past 7 years and was working as a Personal Support Worker. However, the return of a dormant chronic illness resulted in a change in her employment income, and Pauline found herself temporarily homeless.

While waiting for subsidized housing, Pauline came to live at McPhail House,

where she could receive the extra supports that she needed to rebuild her life.

After a few months, Pauline received the long-overdue news that she had been waiting for — both her sons were approved to join her here in Ottawa.

It was a happy day when we went with Pauline to the Ottawa airport to greet her sons. It was necessary for Pauline to relocate to temporary housing with the boys while waiting for a two-bedroom with Ottawa housing. With continued supports through our Outreach services, Pauline and her family continue to thrive.

Today, Pauline and her sons are adjusting well to their new lives together in Ottawa.

Pauline has returned to work and the boys are enrolled in school. All three of the them are looking forward to building a better future together, here in their new home.

REFLECTIONS

Grounded In Experience

By Rev. Canon Stewart Murray When I read the sacred Scriptures I am constantly reminded of how much they are grounded in everyday human experience and that these often mundane settings are the means through which the living God reveals His truth. The sacred Scriptures are rich with humour, tragedy, doubt, suffering, and the many frailties of being human. We can all see something of our selves reflected in them. For example in the Old Testament stories of Abraham and Sarah, there is doubt and humour as Sarah laughs when she overhears the angels tell her aged husband that she will be a mother in spite of her advanced years; jealousy and sibling rivalry abound in the story of Joseph and his brothers and in the story of King David and Bathsheba there is tragedy as King David’s lust and abuse of power lead to the death of Bathsheba’s husband and the eventual death of his son. The New Testament is also rich in stories that are full of the questions and turmoil that are so much a part of life.

One of the stories that I have been thinking about since it was the Gospel reading one Sunday this summer is the story of Martha and Mary and the tensions that arose when Jesus came to visit their home. Martha, as a good host, was busy prepar-

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Choosing Hope Changing Lives

ing to provide food and drink for the guests while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet. Since Jesus was always in the company of his apostles there was probably a sizeable crowd to look after and Martha complained to Jesus that she was left with all the work. Jesus’ response, spoken no doubt with love, was a rebuke to her: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41.

I have always been troubled by this story, perhaps because I tend to be like Martha, doing the behind the scenes kind of work that needs to be done but is often taken for granted. When I am honest with myself I do at times feel used and am frustrated that others do not ‘take their turn’. Perhaps you have had a similar experience whether at work, in your family or in your Parish. Jesus’ response to Martha’s, I think, justifiable complaint challenges me to rethink my attitude.

There is a sense of urgency in the whole chapter in Luke.

In this story, Jesus’ time is growing short and the opportunities to sit at his feet were going to be no more. Martha was going to miss this rare opportunity to be with Him. This very human story is a reminder that sometimes we simply have to stop, be in the moment and let other things go. Whether it means stopping in the middle of preparing dinner to listen to a friend who calls and needs to talk, even though you would like to tell the friend to call back, or responding with your full attention to a child who rushes in to show you something precious when you are in the midst of checking email.

As I reflect further on this story and what I can learn from it, I realize that when I feel unappreciated my focus is all on me. Focusing on “poor me” does not allow me to see how important behind the scenes work can be in enabling the work of the Gospel. If I see my work as part of the larger whole and remember that nothing done out of a desire to forward the work of the Gospel is ever unimportant, I feel much better. At the same time this story can be seen as a challenge to parish communities to be careful to see that the work of the Parish is shared by everyone and to remember to celebrate the contributions of all.

When Faith is Harvested We plant the seeds surely And we nourish and take care like so We feed and quench the hunger and thirst And with Prayer We watch it all grow Weed out the unnecessary Love and positively Reap wholeheartedly what you sow The kindredness of what you share Watch it grow With Prayer Take care The effort put forth Well invested When FAITH is Harvested…

- Jacki Hopper ©Jacki Hopper2016

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LIFELONG FORMATION

Not For Sale

A Reflection From CLAY

By Krista Hum, Diocesan Youth Intern; Communications Salvation not for sale.

Human beings not for sale.

Creation not for sale. This is the theme that one thousand youth from all over Canada gathered together for the Canadian Lutheran and Anglican Youth (CLAY) conference at the University of PEI to learn and discover through worship and discussion.

Every youth member at the conference got the opportunity to take part in a ministry project and a service afternoon. Youth were spread across PEI volunteering at farms and homesteads and making bread, letting the citizens of PEI know that they are able and willing to lend a hand where needed.

The ministry projects were the same, where youth signed

up for different workshops to participate in, some of which included Relationships with Indigenous Peoples, Environmental Awareness, and an Improvisation group focussed on greed in the Bible. Each workshop focussed on different aspects of the world and how we can act as Christians to better the lives of others and the world.

During Large Group we were blessed with a stunning band and drama team.

The youth sang, laughed and danced as they praised God. There’s a type of feeling in the air when a safe space is created amongst like minded individuals and all the youth felt this in some form.

Salvation not for sale. Human beings not for sale. Creation not for sale. This is the knowledge that one thousand youth left PEI with, ready to be the voice of change within their communities, as well as the world.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR In August’s Crosstalk, my eye was caught by the article

by Peter John Hobbs entitled “Meagan Goes to Church” but I was really troubled by its tone. Children are important! They are curious about the world and about God, and we need to listen to their questions. Would most people not agree that it is a good thing for a grandparent to bring a young child to church? I would hope so. Is it challenging? For sure! After all, liturgy has not been developed with the child in mind! And while Peter John suggested that many of these strange elements could be explained to a very young “tourist”, it was the cuteness of his tone and the “dumbing down” that bothered me.

We need to remember that children have dignity and they are spiritual beings, and just because they may not often find that God “speaks” to them in the liturgy does not make this fact any less real! Instead, young children are more apt to find God in an experience of mystery or love. For example, listening to the wind in the trees… looking at colours in nature… the experience of a parent’s unconditional caring… All these can prove to be pro-

found experiences for young children.

While working with children over many years, I count myself privileged to have seen the reverence and joy that they can display, and sometimes it can be quite amazing! While children may skip around in church – and I am not suggesting there is anything wrong with this – they can learn to walk slowly. Kneeling, being silent, lighting a candle…all of these things children love! It depends on whether these actions are modelled for them -- and practice helps too!

As for their spiritual capacity, it is great! Some of the accounts of Jesus’ life, his great love, and the wonder in some of his parables can affect children deeply. I recall the time a mother told me that her daughter had talked for an entire week, about the Holy Spirit coming at Pentecost!

As people of the church, I believe it is vitally important that we not talk down to young children. Please let us all remember that a child has dignity and that deep within each child lies a very real spiritual potential!

–Jennifer Camfield, St. Luke’s Church

Diocesan Youth Internship Program

By Donna Rourke, Diocesan Youth Internship Program Coordinator The first six months of the YIP pilot project is complete; it was a wonderful success and when the 6 interns were asked “Would you consider this experience to be a good leaning experience why/ or why not?” Overwhelmingly the answer was a resounding yes with these additional comments: • It was an opportunity to learn life skills in a safe work environment • It was an opportunity to learn how to voice your opinion and your questions and learn about faith in a safe place • Faith formation was amazing, being able to explore faith safely • It gave me courage to talk about my faith to my unchurched friends • It was an amazing opportunity to realize you might be able to have a professional and spiritual life that co-exist – bringing your faith to work • It was challenging without being overwhelming, I learned so much in placement and faith formation • Faith formation was a great opportunity to learn about faith with peers; placement was a safe place to learn professional work etiquette and leadership sessions were a nice chance to learn leadership skills • I thought I might learn something in the placement and actually learned so much and I really enjoyed the Faith formation, much to my surprise, I learned that I like going to church.

The interns, the Clergy and I worked hard at connecting and developing relationships that I feel will be lasting! We are looking forward to working and connecting with the new group

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of interns. Beginning the week of September 18, 8 youth from across the Ottawa Diocese will begin a new and exciting year of work placements, faith formations and leadership sessions. Let me introduce three of the All Saints Westboro youth and a returning intern from St Albans: Colman Brown will be the new Diocesan Intern working with me and Leslie Giddings, he says this about himself: “I’m 16 years old. I was born in Victoria, BC but we moved to Ottawa when I was 2. My family joined All Saints Westboro 2 years later and it has been a wonderful experience. I started serving when I was 11, and was recently appointed head server.

Outside of church I enjoy reading and sports and I’m very excited for the opportunity to be a part of YIP. Colman attended CLAY with the ADO Home team this summer!

Malcolm Tychie is the Community Engagement Coordinator Intern at Trinity. His role will be to increase community engagement by raising awareness of volunteering opportunities and existing ministries at Trinity.

He says, “I was born in 1999, in Ottawa. I have lived in Ottawa all my life, and now attend Nepean High School.

Through my parents I have developed passions for car racing, and bird watching.

I was introduced to church through my mom, and have attended All Saints Westboro ever since. I enjoy the sciences and therefore hope to study mechanical engineering in university.”

Molly Mullan is the third All Saints intern and she will be doing her placement at the Westboro Region Food Bank. Molly writes in her bio, “my name is Molly Mullan.

I am going into grade 12 at Canterbury High-School in the strings program where I play cello. I have been playing cello for almost 10 years.

I also play the piano and step-dance. I perform across Ontario with my two sisters fiddling and dancing. We do a lot of charity work for The Children’s Wish Foundation and CHEO. My family has been attending All Saints Westboro church since before I was born.”

Krista Hum is returning to us and will be writing for Crosstalk. Her second article is about CLAY 2016 and hopefully will be in this Crosstalk. Krista writes in her bio, “My name is Krista Hum and I am in grade 12 at Canterbury for Literary Arts. I attend St. Albans Church and my placement is the intern for youth communication. I work at Christie Lake Summer Camp and it is there that I managed to perfect my camp bracelet making skills (fun fact!) This is my second year doing the youth internship. I chose to take part in this program again because it’s something that enriches your life spiritually and socially while also teaching you life lessons and skills and pushing you to develop and grow every aspect of yourself. Krista also attended CLAY this summer Please watch this spot next month for the next 4 interns and a reflection from Rev Ross Hammond!

If you have any questions or comments about the youth internship program please email me or call donna-rourke@ottawa.anglican.ca or 613-612-3674 or 613-232-7124 ext. 504 Please follow us on Facebook: Diocesan Wide Youth Internship Program –YIP or on twitter @donnarourke1

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REFLECTIONS

Karaoke Revisited

Desperately Seeking Spirituality - Continued from page 1 In Review Desperately Seeking Spirituality: A Field Guide To Study

BY LESLIE GIDDINGS, Di-

ocesan Child, Youth, and Adult Learning Facilitator In Meredith Gould’s newest book, Desperately Seeking Spirituality: A Field Guide to Practice, she proposes that classic spiritual practices (such as singing, prayer, study, meditation, labyrinth walking, etc) can bring the sacred into everyday life, except when these same practices stop working for practitioners. Then a cycle of frustration and spiritual burnout begins, often leading to the practitioner’s desire to quit spiritual practices all together.

Gould sets the struggling spiritual practitioner straight, and encourages practitioners to break through the cycle of frustration and burnout by beginning with willingness.

To elaborate on willingness, Gould identifies two premises: 1. the willingness to engage in spiritual practice as a lifelong journey 2. the willingness to cultivate curiosity, empathy, generosity, and delight as habits of being Yes, it’s a lot of work, but remember: no willingness, no change; no change, no growth. You may experience connections with the Divine and get glimpses of the sacred, but these remain as occasional flashes of light on the scrim of self until you are willing to deal with obstacles to spiritual growth, including whatever has made some

or all of the traditional practices stop working for you. (p.37) Gould clarifies over and over that it is not specifically the structure, approach, style, or duration of any particular spiritual practice that causes growth to stall. Rather, it is the need to take time out of routine spiritual practice. She provides the following suggestions for training ourselves in the habits of being that underpin meaningful spiritual practice: explore the unknown, ask questions, recognize suffering, provide hospitality, embrace irony, and be amused. Willingness to be a lifelong practitioner of curiosity, empathy, generosity, and delight can ensure that any of the classic spiritual practices remain meaningful expressions of the spiritual in the everyday.

ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN

Iqaluit Adventures

By Marni Crossley, ACW Diocesan Secretary On August 13, thirty-one people from St. Stephen’s, Ottawa; Christ Church, Bells Corners; St. Paul’s, Stittsville; and St. James, Perth; departed to Iqaluit, Nunavut. Of the group, nine were young people who had been invited to assist with the yearly Music Camp at Nunavut School.

Our bags were packed full of clothing, food for the Food Cupboard, fresh veggies and fruit for the Soup Kitchen and a gift of clothing and layettes for the Neonatal Unit at the hospital.

Upon arrival we got all the “goodies” to the right

place and get settled in to our rooms at the Frobisher Inn. In doing so, Marni Crossley and Leslie Worden met Mary Ellen Thomas, who receives and distributes the Bales sent from the Diocese of Ottawa. It was so exciting to meet her and to hear that our 2016 shipment of eight bales had recently arrived, and had been eagerly welcomed by the community.

Sunday was filled with the Joy of worship with our friends at St. Jude’s Cathedral as we took part in the English service followed afterwards

by Inuit service. Fellowship between services was enjoyed as people connected with old

friends and new friendships were established.

Our young people were billeted with their peers from the Music camp. The Music Camp has been going for more than 20 years and accommodates 100 children aged 5-17 who participate in drumming, percussion, throat singing, creative games, aboriginal dancing as well as fiddle, button accordion and singing.

For more information about the Iqaluit Adventures, please read Art Babych’s article for Anglican Journal’s, available online: http://bit.ly/2cGSRBk

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By PJ Hobbs Last month in Crosstalk it was reported that a Karaoke contest took place earlier this year at St Luke’s Table. Did it ever! I was there. It was something else.

Teams from our own Community Ministries showed up (Cornerstone, Centre 454, and St Luke’s Table) along with friends from other agencies. All present to compete for the honour that comes with a championship effort, a cardboard-tinfoil trophy, and bragging rights. Along with Shea Kiely, Executive Director of St Luke’s Table, I was a judge. I was nervous. What did I know about judging such an event? What if my decisions were challenged?

Soon such inhibitions abated as the singing began.

Food, cold drinks and coffee (always coffee) were served.

One-by-one for well over two hours people kept singing.

We cheered, clapped, and laughed. Some even danced, not me. To be sure, I am no judge of such things (cue the irony), though not everyone could really sing. That did not matter; they could mooove to the music, hum along, and smile so big with the microphone in hand that cheers of encouragement echoed off walls. And oh indeed some could sing, no judge required to make that attestation. A rendition of Patsy Cline’s Blue followed not long after

by Frank Sinatra’s I Did it My Way reminded us all that gifts of song can still a room and reveal the soul.

As I gazed into that morning, I was struck by the sheer joy of it all. The realities of homelessness, poverty, mental illness, and addiction that is the lived, daily experience of so many in the room seemed a thin veil, visible perhaps to a few, though lifted for a time to make way for celebration.

“Ah,” I thought, wondered, “a glimpse into the Kingdom of Heaven, the Dream of God”. The worries, dangers, and precariousness of life disappeared, if only for a morning, everyone was safe.

Each day we concern ourselves with the safety of others. We attend to the safety of our own children. Or, we slow down on a residential street knowing kids are at play. We watch out for one

another, perhaps checking in on a struggling friend. As young adults claim their autonomy, we fret about their safety. As our elders age, we long to keep them safe, if only to relieve our own worries. In the public arena, there is no shortage of measures taken to ensure our individual and collective safety.

There are people for a confluence of reasons struggling to be safe each day and who fall outside of the natural support systems of family, friends, and community, even government. Part of what we do as a Church, and particularly within our Community Ministries, is strive to keep people safe who otherwise face peril. So we offer shelter, food, counselling, support services, and we strive to transform unjust structures in our society. And we provide safety; places to call home, to be in community, at peace, to celebrate, laugh, and encourage. A place to be safe!

There is a Greek word, sozo, found in the New Testament that means, “save”, “to keep from harm”, “preserve”, “rescue”. It is often translated to be “well”, or “whole”. Thus, depending on the translation from Greek to English, Jesus says to the woman who reached out to touch his garment, “your faith has healed you/ made you well/whole” (Matthew 9:22). Jesus uses the same word when he announces, “those who lose their life for my sake will save it” (Luke 9:24). The disciples filled with fear in a boat during a storm at night turn to Jesus exclaiming, “Lord, save us” (Matthew 8:25). It is a rich word that encapsulates much of what it means to be safe. To be safe is to be well, healed, and whole. It is also to be saved, now from danger, or for eternity.

The Karaoke contest had it all. We celebrated, had fun in a time and space that was sacred. The stuff of heaven, God’s dream, was in our midst. We were safe, all of us together in community. Some were rescued from whatever peril lies in wait. Others in the joy of it all were made whole. Some perhaps even healed. Me – I was saved, again. Be well.

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DIOCESAN ARCHIVES

Stormont Deanery When Was It Built?

By Glenn J Lockwood It is fascinating to note the differences in parish stories as told over time. Some churches seem to have all details of their history nailed down, such as the year when a church was built, modified, and destroyed. Others, by contrast, seem to be much more vague about their past.

Take Saint Peter’s Church, Osnabruck, for example.

According to tradition, Saint Peter’s, Osnabruck, was built in the village of Woodlands (Osnabruck Township), a mile south of today’s Ingleside. We are told it was established before 1800 by Loyalist settlers. By 1862, we learn Osnabruck formed its own parish with the nascent Saint George’s Church, Gallingertown, and congregations meeting at Wales and Aultsville. By 1884 a brick parsonage was built, and by 1887 the name of the parish was Osnabruck & Moulinette, with outstations eventually located at Wales and Barnhardt’s Island.

Some churches, it would seem, never die; they just fade away. A correspondent of the Toronto Dominion

Churchman reported in August 1886, “This parish is about being divided by the erection of Williamsburg, an old rectory, but of late years an out-station of Morrisburg, into a separate parish with the addition of Aultsville and Gallingertown, the two latter being at present attached to Osnabruck. The latter parish will have its name changed to Wales and...will have as outstations Moulinette, Woodlands and Osnabruck Centre, the parsonage being removed from Woodlands to Wales where a church is about to be built.”

Useful as this is to learn, just exactly when was this

church built? According to tradition, as we noted already, Saint Peter’s dates from the late eighteenth century. Most documents connected with this house of worship date no earlier than the 1870s.

However, parish registers for Osnabruck date back as early as 1801. This photograph dating from the late Victorian era showing steep gables, a particular style of window sashes, and chancel wing at one end suggests that it may have been built in the 1860s or 1870s. Or was it rebuilt?

All good questions.

We are told that in the early 1890s, Saint Peter’s was moved to Osnabruck Centre

and rebuilt on land obtained from Gordon Baker, and reopened in 1892. This photograph may possibly date from then. In 1925, Saint Peter’s was completely renovated inside. Alas, on 30 August 1930, children playing with matches caused a fire that destroyed two thirds of Osnabruck Centre, including this house of worship. When Bishop Roper visited on November 1st to hold a service in the local schoolhouse, he was shocked at the devastation.

Roper noted that the few Anglican families in the area were preparing to rebuild on a new site in cinder block.

But danger in the future was posed not by fire, but rather by water, with the building of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.

A generation later, a new Saint Peter’s was built in Ingleside to replace St David’s, Wales; St Paul’s, Aultsville; St. Peter’s, Osnabruck Centre; and St George’s, Gallingertown. ___________ Friend of the Archives $20 membership brings you three issues of the Newsletter, and

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Annual Diocesan Altar Guild Meeting St. Thomas Anglican Church 1619 Main Street Stittsville, ON

Saturday, October 01 9am - 3pm Registration $12 (Includes lunch) To Register Email:

nortap2016@outlook.com

or telephone: 613-836-3803 Deadline: September 24 Do plan to join us for a wonderful day of fun and fellowship

BAZAARS & HOLIDAY FAIRS New this year, we’re compiling a special calendar where you can find all the seasonal fairs & bazaars taking place throughout the diocese.

It’s not too late to have your parish activity included!

Send your submissions to ott-crosstalk@ottawa.anglican.ca or complete our online form: http://bit.ly/2aYOR07

All submissions must be received by October 01, 2016

November 05

9am-2pm ‘House Specialties’, homemade apple pies, bread, cookies, buttertarts, preserves, soup mixes, creative crafts, christmas ornaments, gifts, knitting, sewing, preloved jewellery, and more.

Also feat. St. Helen’s Le Cafe. Outreach projects: basket of warmth, food bank donations.

St. Helen’s (1234 Prestone Dr)

St. Mark’s (1606 Fisher Ave) 10:30-2pm Lion Needleworks, Sewing, Knitting, Crafts, Baking, Preserves, Jewelry, Attic Treasures, Rummage, Toys, Books. Light lunch also available.

613-224-7431 stmarks@stmarksottawa.ca

October 15

St. James, Held at the Gloucester Senior Centre (4550 Bank St) 9am-3pm Serving lunch, games, and a free draw every 30 mins for all in attendance. All proceeds will go towards our Christmas Lights.

St. Aidan’s (934 Hamlet Rd) 10am-2pm Homemade baking, jams & jellies, crafts, and ladies boutique; silent auction and pick a price table; lunch in the Celtic Cafe Info: 613-733-0102

stmarksottawa.ca St. Stephen’s (930 Watson St) 9:30am-1:30pm; lunch served from 11-1pm Frozen foods, soups, baking, breads, candies, jams & jellies, preserves, and more Info: 613-828-2472 Trinity (1230 Bank St) 9:30-2pm Tasty baking, preserves, soup to have for the holidays, sewing and knitting creations, new gifts table, cards, gift tags, glittering jewelry table, a book nook, and silent auction. Also feat. children’s activities, lunch with both adult and kids menus.

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CALENDAR Info: 613-235-3416 music@stlukesottawa.ca stlukesottawa.ca/connect/recitalseries

September 29

Harvest Dinner: At St. Aidan’s (934 Hamlet Rd).

A traditional turkey dinner with all the trimming, plus homemade pies; with sittings at 5:00 and 6:15pm.

Tickets: $20 Adults $10 Children 6-12 Free for children under 6 Take out is also available.

Info: 613-733-0102 staidans-ottawa.org

September 30

Roast Beef Dinner: At St. Mary’s, Navan (3480 Trim Rd). With sittings at 5 and 7pm.

Tickets: $20 (not available at the door) Info/Tickets: 613-835-2519 stmarysnavan@rogers.com

October 14-15

Grounded, A Women’s Retreat: At the Galilee Centre. Organized by the parish of St. John the Evangelist, the retreat begins Friday at dinner-time until Saturday afternoon. We will examine God’s invitation for us to consider our call to be grounded in our environment, community, faith journey, and the world around us.

Info: stjohnsottawa.ca

October 15

Parish Financial Management Workshop: From 9am to noon at St. Clare’s, Winchester (2530 Falcone Lane). This is a Free Workshop with coffee and lunch provided.

Info: 613-232-7124 x222 Registration: picatic.com/PFMW heidi-danson@ottawa.anglican.ca

October 16 October 01

Diocesan Altar Guild AGM: From 9-3pm at St. Thomas, Stittsville (1619 Main St).

Registration: $12 (includes lunch) Info: 613-836-3803 nortap2016@outlook.com PWRDF Ottawa Ride For Refuge: At 8am at Mitel Building (360 Legget Dr).

PWRDF Ottawa’s team in the Ride for Refuge will raise funds to provide bicycle and motorcycle ambulances for PWRDF health-related projects. To bike or walk with the team and/or donate visit ride.w-th.me/PWRDFhealth Info: alovink@rogers.com

October 02

Choral Evensong: At 4pm at St. Matthew’s (217 First Ave). Vesicles and Responses: Rose. Canticles: Walmisley in D. Anthem: O Thou The Central Orb (Wood).

Info: stmatthewsottawa.ca St. Luke’s Concert Series: At 7:30pm at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St W).

The organist of St. Luke’s presents a programme feat. the music of Bach, Mendelssohn, and Franck. Robert Jones (organ). Admission by donation.

Archville Chamber Serries, Battle of Britain: At 7pm at Church of the Ascension (253 Echo Dr). A brass quintet, feat. members of the Ottawa Chamber Society, performs moving music with powerful perspectives.

Tickets: battleofbritain.eventbrite.ca Choral Evensong: At 4pm at St. Matthew’s (217 First Ave). Vesicles and Responses: Ayleward. Canticles: Gibbons Short Service. Anthem: La Nuit (Rameau).

Info: stmatthewsottawa.ca Ladies Fashion Show Fundraiser: At 2pm at Christ Church Bells Corners (3861 Old Richmond Rd).

Featuring fall and holiday fashions from Alia/Tanjay at the Hazeldean Mall.

Tickets: $20 (includes a 10% off coupon, good in store for the week following the show).

Info: 613-829-1826 ccbc@bellnet.ca LQBTQ2S Sunday Evening Prayer: At 7pm at St. Martin’s (2120 Prince Charles Rd). St Martin’s welcomes members of the LGBTQ2S community along with their friends to Sunday evening prayer service being held on the third Sunday of each month with light

refreshments served after the service.

Info: 613-725-1268 stmartinsottawa.ca St. Luke’s Concert Series: At 7:30pm at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St W).

Curtain Up: two seasoned performers, alike in musical tastes, combine their talents in showcasing timeless classics from both Opera and Broadway. John Avey (bass-baritone) with Nadia Boucher (piano). Admission by donation.

Info: 613-235-3416 music@stlukesottawa.ca stlukesottawa.ca/connect/recitalseries

Walk for the Centre: At 2pm at City Hall. Join the Centretown Churches Socail Action Committee (comprised of 23 Churches in Centretown) in a walka-thon to raise money for the Centretown Emergency Food Centre. Commencing at 2pm, the walk is 3km in length, beginning and ending at City Hall.

Registration: centretownchurches.org

centretownchurches@gmail.com

October 19

Affordable Housing Event: From 5:30-7pm at St. John the Evangelist (154 Somerset St W). All are invited to join in this event to learn more about the challenges of finding affordable housing in Ottawa and what that means for many of our fellow citizens. There will be an opportunity to network with people involved in providing more affordable housing in Ottawa, get firsthand information about the Multifaith Housing Initiative Project, The Haven, and consider becoming involved financially. A short program from 6-6:40 and refreshments will make it easy to stop in at the end of a work day.

October 20-22

135th Session of Diocesan Synod

October 29

Treasures Auction: From 11am to 5pm at St. Matthew’s (130 Glebe Ave). Live and Silent Auctions feat. an Arts Café & Wine Bar, English Tea Room, and Live Entertainment.

Tickets: $20 Adults $10 Students Info: 613-234-4024

stmatthewsottawa.ca

or 613-425-1080

October 30

St. Luke’s Concert Series: At 7:30pm at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St W).

Christian Maquette (flute).

Admission by donation.

Info: 613-235-3416 music@stlukesottawa.ca

Pork Loin Dinner: At Holy Trinity, Metcalfe (8140 Victoria St). Feat. a roasted pork-loin dinner and homemade pies. With sittings at 4:30 and 6pm.

Tickets: $15 Info: 613-233-1556

stlukesottawa.ca/connect/recitalseries

Canadian Church Calendars Canadian Church Calendars are on the move. Calendars will be available for pick up at Synod (Oct 21-22). Please bring cheque payable to Cynthia Greer with you, or mail a cheque immediately on receipt of the calendars (the invoice will be in the package).

1-99: $3.90 each 100 or more: $3.80 each Note: there will be a 10 cent increase next year.

For more information on calendar collection or payment, please contact Calendar Rep. Cynthia Greer.

Cynthia Greer 1628 Senio Ave. Ottawa, K2C 1T8 613 723-2680 greercynthia69@yahoo.com

Bazaars & Holiday Fairs Is your parish hosting a Bazaar or Holiday Fair?

New this year, we’ll be compiling a special calendar for Crosstalk and our diocesan website where you can find all the seasonal fairs and bazaars taking place throughout the diocese.

To have your parish activity included send your submissions to ott-crosstalk@ottawa.anglican.ca or complete our online form: http://bit.ly/2aYOR07

All submissions must be received by

October 01, 2016

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