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BY KRISTA HUM
On the weekend of October 22-23, the Covenant Chain Link VII Education for ReconciliACTION Conference was held at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health. This two day conference laid out the hard to swallow truths of our history with Aboriginal Canadians in order to educate us for the future. Throughout the day, individuals attending the conference got the chance to hear unique perspective on a varied amount of topics. Two other interns, Ruah Suddard and Colman Brown, besides myself attended the conference, the three of us attended the following two workshops. The first presentation was named Youth Perspectives on Reconciliation and was exactly what the title outlined it to be. Individuals
BY KRISTA HUM
This past summer a number of youth from the Ottawa Diocese got the opportunity to attend the Canadian Lutheran and Anglican Youth Conference. In order to be able to attend this conference these youth relied heavily on their parish communities financial and moral support. Youth from around Ottawa set up different fundraisers and presentations within their parishes to help raise the funds they needed to attend CLAY, these fundraisers went from presentations about CLAY after morning worship to carwashes to bake sales to chili lunches. These
got the opportunity to hear the perspectives and unique experiences of four different youth and each young person had a wealth of knowledge to share. One woman spoke of their involvement in programs around the city in an effort to educate more people and raise awareness in regards to culture. Another teen spoke of her involvement in her school through trying to bring more of her culture into the halls of her high school. The two other students talked about an eye opening exchange they participated in, one that they attended in an effort to learn more about this culture and issue that they knew almost nothing about. All four teens spoke about healing through culture and how they wanted to see more education about Aboriginal culture and his-
tory in schools when thinking about moving forward. In the afternoon, everyone got the chance to experience another workshop such as Indigenous 101, which looked at the history that we so like to avoid. The discussion in the room went from learning about residential schools to how we could move forward with what we had been taught. Many school teachers attended this workshop hoping to learn how to approach the subject in a classroom. Throughout the day different speakers were heard. Through their opinions individuals were given the chance to form their own about how we, as a country, can move forward to better our relationship and cultural ties with Indigenous People.
Over $3000 Raised for Teen Mental Health Fundraiser Benefits Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre’s Youth Initiative By Marcie Taylor Ingredients: • • • • •
30 Generous & Hard-working Volunteers 2 Groups of Talented Musicians Excellent Food & Beverages Support from 100 Guests and Anonymous Patrons Abundant Grace from God
Yield: Donate the evening’s net proceeds to a reputable, well-run organization doing extremely important work -- the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre’s Youth and Teen Mental Health Initiative.
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teens worked hard and got an enthusiastic response from their communities, the teens
received donations and well wishes as they planned for their trip. The youth from St James Anglican Church in Manotick and from St Alban’s Anglican Church decided they not only wanted to share what they learned from their time in PEI, but that they also wanted to give back to the communities that gave so much to them. The teens from both parishes planned thank you services for both churches and presented to their congregations what CLAY meant to them. This was done through recreations of aspects from CLAY, such as Man of Green
Fables, and Star CLAY, as well as through writing and speaking, as represented through the Prayers of the People that were written with experiences from Ministry Projects in mind, and sermons in the form of Slam Poetry. To wrap it all up the teens cooked a hotdog lunch for the folks at St James and supplied baked goods for St Albans. In both services the youth were given the opportunity to talk about their unique experiences in the various workshops they attended. The youth spoke about Radical Welcoming and finding their voices through poetry, as well
as the education they got about Aboriginal Canadians and Environmental issues all through the theme of Not for Sale. The youth from All Saints Anglican Church also put on a presentation about CLAY to thank their church, revisit these youth in next month’s article. Through presentation and discussions, these teens were able to share their experiences that meant so much to them while also giving a heartfelt thank you to their supportive congregations.
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Retired Toronto Bishop Resting New Brunswick Church Plans Indoor After Heart Attack Playground By Anglican Journal A church in the diocese of Fredericton is undertaking a $680,000 project to turn currently unused building space into an indoor play park for local children. The Church of the Resurrection, in Grand Bay, N.B., was built when a number of parishes in the area amalgamated more than a decade ago. But its back space was never finished, and has remained largely unused. The church’s current rector, the Rev. Mike Caines, says he and his wife, Anna, got the idea for turning this space into an indoor playground last year. The area, says Anna Haines, has a scarcity of places for children to play indoors. They surveyed the community and found that almost 40% of respondents said they would probably use the indoor playground every week if it were built. They also met with the town of Grand BayWestfield about the project,
and discussed the idea with the local community and the congregation. Last May, the diocesan council approved a $12,000 grant to fund architectural and engineering plans to help show off the plan’s potential. Fundraising for the project began the following month. More recently, a local construction firm donated 33 hours of work helping determine the feasibility of floor plans. Organizers also hope to receive some government funding for the project, which is slated to be complete by 2018. The couple hopes the playground will be a blessing for the community. “People aren’t coming in to be evangelized, but through friendships, rubbing shoulders with us—I feel like that’s how we’re living the Kingdom in our area,” she says. The New Brunswick Anglican
By Anglican Journal Bishop Philip Poole, former area bishop of YorkCredit Valley in the diocese of Toronto, is recovering after suffering a heart attack in early September. Poole, who was planning to retire September 30, was in Halifax on a six-city tour to promote the Compass Rose Society when the incident occurred. He began to feel tension in his chest as he made his way through
the airport after flying from Newfoundland. The pain worsened when he arrived at his hotel room. Poole took a taxi to a hospital and was immediately taken into its critical care unit. Within 30 minutes, he was undergoing heart surgery to unblock a major artery. Poole was released two days later and was back in Toronto by September 19. According to his doctor, the damage to his heart was min-
imal and he is expected to make a full recovery. Because of the heart attack, Poole retired a few days early, and was planning to take things easy over the next few months—an idea he said he found hard to get used to. “What I need is a patience pill,” he said. “I want to be active. I believe life is meant to be lived. But I have to be reasonable about it.” The Anglican
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Celebrate 2017 at Christ Church Cathedral By Garth Hampson The Cathedral of Christ Church, located smack in the center of downtown Ottawa will be the place to hang your hat as we all join together in celebrating Canada. 2017 marks the Sesquicentennial of our great country and what better place to celebrate than being at the Cathedral with all its special events, to share in all the fun. Christ Church parish was set up in 1832 on property donated by Nicholas Sparks a full 35 years before Canada came into existence. There will be concerts and gatherings galore to suit all tastes and in last months issue of Crosstalk you got to read about the special event in June as part of Doors Open Ottawa when the Cathedral will be hosting its unique Flower Festival. That particular week end, June 2nd to 4th, will have live concerts, morning and afternoon, while you visit and feast on the flowers
in the church. In the brand new Great Hall you have Judy Reid’s Boutique with lots of goodies to sustain your visit. In the lower crypt, only recently restored, you will view the amazing work done by our Altar Guild who, over the past century, have been responsible for the stitchery creations the Cathedral has become known for. But that is just one event to keep in mind and mark on your calendar. On Jan.21st all of us celebrate the immortal bard, Robbie Burns, with the traditional Burns Nite in the Great
Hall. The next big event will be on March 4th as we celebrate St. David’s Day and share with the Welsh people some of the great hymns and music that Wales has become known for around the world. On Sat. April 29th we pull all the stops out when Matthew and his great choirs revisit Viva Britannia or, as some would suggest, The Last Night of the Proms which premiered at the Cathedral some 25 years ago. “Britannia” will be there as we get to sing all the favorite British flag waving music. These items listed are meant to whet your appetite. There will be plenty more including special programming with our Aboriginal friends. Keep Friday, June 30th open for a Service of Thanksgiving when the center of the City comes alive with visitors from across Canada. Watch the calendar for Cathedral events in future issues of Crosstalk.
Children’s Activities Flourishing in South Dundas By Wendy Lewis Noah’s Ark Sunday was a busy day for the children in South Dundas. They heard the story, created rainbow cupcakes, made rainbow pins, wrote and put together bags for a child entering Naomi House, a home for battered women. Later on, while learning about Stewardship, the children created cards to be sent to people who are ill or shut in. (See upper image to the right). And to wrap it all up, and celebrate Halloween, the parish hosted a Trunk or Treat event for the children. This event saw various parishioners decorate the trunks of their vehicles and hand out candy to the animals from the ark. (See lower image to the right).
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Parish Celebrates Partnership with Madagascar School Project By Patrick Stephens On Sunday October 16 Christ Church Seaway spent some time catching up with close friend Kathy Lucking. Kathy is a member of the deanery of Stormont and the founder and director of the Madagascar School Project, a grassroots charitable organization that helps to provide education opportunities to children and youth in the rural highlands of central Madagascar. The project began in 2007 when Kathy served on a short service trip to a Madagascar orphanage. A teacher herself, Lucking began to see the need for sustainable education in the community she encountered. She brought her experiences home to Eastern Ontario and set to work organizing the funds for a small school to be built. The first small wave of students began to attend in October 2008. Over the next few years the program would see expansions of facilities and services. Less than a decade later, the organization now has over 600 students! The school provides a holistic learning environment that blends traditional Malagasy culture with a worldclass teaching approach. Dietary, health, and employment support are also important to the life of the school
community, as reflected in food security initiatives, clinic resources, and vocational training programs. Christ Church Seaway has been a supporter of the Madagascar School Project from the start. In fact, the congregation is one of the most significant financial supporters of the the organization. Over the years, members of the congregation have given through direct donations, rummage sales, dinners, and various other means. During her presentation to Christ Church, Kathy gave an update on the work of the organization, shared some good news about the impact of the school, and thanked the congregation for their support. One of the most exciting milestones to look forward to this year is the graduation of the first cohort of the school’s high school students. This is particularly meaningful for members of Christ Church, as the high school building was built with funds donated from the estate of Alison Soulsby, a late member of Christ Church, supporter of the Madagascar School Project, and a teacher herself. Friends take joy in knowing her memory lives on in the new opportunities that education brings to young people in rural Madagascar.
FROM THE EDITOR By Stephanie Boyd As this paper goes to print, I am currently in Jerusalem with a delegation of women from the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa as part of our Women’s Conference with the Diocese of Jerusalem. What an honour and privilege it is to be here amongst these people. I can tell you that this pilgrimage to the Holy Land has already been informative as we visit with the Princess Basma Centre; as well as spiritual, with evening prayer, the Via Dolorosa, the Mount of Olives, and the Western Wall. I know that all of the women here with me are
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Victoria Intentional Community Starts Brewery By Anglican Journal A new-monastic community in the diocese of British Columbia has formed a team for making beer and other beverages to support its ministry. The Emmaus Community, a ministry of the diocese, this summer launched the Abbey Beverage Collective, which will brew beer as well as teas and other nonalcoholic drinks. The project, led by the community’s two co-priors, the Rev. Meagan Crosby-Shearer and the Rev. Rob Crosby-Shearer, is being assisted by both the Anglican and United churches. Under the mentorship of the Rev. Craig Hiebert, incumbent at St. Mary the Virgin, Oak, Bay, B.C., and an experienced brewer, the collective brewed its first test batch of beer this June: St. Alban’s Ale—a Tripel, or strong, ale inspired by the beers made by Trappist
monks in Belgium. The collective hopes also to offer a lighter Wit beer and possibly also a St. Nicholas Cherry Punch Ale for Christmastime. The community is now trying to procure the equipment it will need to start regular production, and is hoping for $8,000 in donations. It is also working on perfecting its beverages, licensing and marketing. Rob Crosby-Shearer says the beer will be brewed with the contemplative prayer, and respect for local ecology and economy, that monks have traditionally shown. “Though we’re not traditional monks or Trappists, we do hope to brew in this same countercultural spirit,” he says. Monks have been brewing beer since as early as the sixth century AD. Diocesan Post
Diocese of Brandon Launches Annual Appeal
By Anglican Journal Spurred partly by a desire to fund what it calls “a different model of parish ministry,” the diocese of Brandon has launched the first of a planned annual appeal for donations. The diocese this fall launched its first Bishop’s Appeal, which it says is, in fact, the renewal of an earlier practice. Part of the reason for the appeal is to fund an ongoing transformation of parish ministry in the diocese. The diocese is hoping, for example, to have teams of lay and ordained leaders in every parish, so that no one will have to minister to a parish alone. Ideally, the par-
ish priest would be assisted by one or two “locally raised” priests, plus one or two deacons and a number of lay readers. Of these, only the parish priest would be a paid position, but the diocese needs money for the training and education of the other positions. The diocese is also hoping to raise funds for a number of other ministries, including the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund, used to pay for emergencies in the diocese; Indigenous ministry; summer camp; and The Mustard Seed, the diocesan newspaper. The Mustard Seed
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of the Woman’s Auxiliary the predecessor to the ACW, and Archbishop John Roper, whose leadership was honoured by Anglicans in Canada and around the world. An example beyond our Diocese is John West, who in 1845 was a missionary to the Red River settlements, and whoe honouring is a reminder of how the Church was an important partner in the development of Canada. The Church’s memorials of such worthies highlights the many people who helped shape the Anglican witness around the world and in Canada. The cycle of the Church year, with the inclusion of both times of joy, such as the celebrations of Christmas and Easter, and times of disappointment and loneliness
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By Rev. Canon Stewart Murray The cycle of the Church year, which shapes and guides us in our walk with Christ, begins anew each Advent season. The church year follows the revelation of Jesus Christ from the prophecies of his coming to his resurrection and ascension and looks towards his coming again in glory. Interspersed in the year are days that invite us to reflect on the life of the blessed Virgin Mary, and the saints and martyrs who have followed Christ from the time of the apostles down to our own time. The calling to remembrance of these men and women is intended to strengthen and inspire us in our day as we seek to be faithful disciples of Jesus. One of the recent additions to the traditional list of saints’ and martyrs’ celebrations are the memorials of Canadian Anglican “worthies”, not saints in the traditional sense, but people who by their faith in Christ enabled the Church to meet the challenges it faced. Some examples include people from our own Diocese, such as, Roberta Tilton founder
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such as Lent and Holy Week, resonates with our own lives. The reliving through Word and liturgy of the great events of Christmas and Easter are to help “until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.” Eph 4:13. We can also see ourselves, especially our struggles to be faithful and our questions and doubts, reflected in the lives of the saints The two major cycles in the Church year are Advent to Epiphany and then Ash Wednesday to Pentecost. The time between the end of the Advent to Epiphany cycle and the start of next is called Sundays after Epiphany; it lasts until the beginning of Lent. The time between Pentecost and Advent is known as Sundays after Pentecost or, in the BCP, Sundays after Trinity.To help mark the different periods in the year, the Church over the centuries has developed, especially in the West, a colour scheme to be a visible guide to the year: purple, the colour of penitence and renewal for Advent, Lent and days of sol-
emn prayer, white/gold the colour of joy and purity for Christmas, Easter, Weddings and certain Saints days; red, the colour of blood and fire, for feast days of martyrs and the fire of Pentecost; black to mark the sorrow of death; green, the colour used for so much of the year, is perhaps one of the most important for it is a reminder of are desire to grow in Christ. The rhythm and structure of the Church year provide a framework for our own spiritual growth and removes worship from the domain of personal whims to the discipline of the wider community. One of the strengths of the Anglican tradition has been the various prayer books whether the Book of Common Prayer of 1962 or the Book of Alternative Services (1985) that have shaped the common worship life of Church. The formality of the Church year and of set forms of worship give us a common language and understanding of living the Gospel that enables us to worship together and to share our distinct tradition with the wider community.
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PARISH NEWS
Stewarding Healthy Congregations
By Jane Scanlon, Diocesan Stewardship Development Officer Biblical stewardship is a form of whole-life discipleship that embraces our calling to fulfill God’s mission in the world. It is about recognizing and acting out of our “gift nature.” At its most basic level, biblical stewardship is holistic and missional. It touches every area of life and employs all of our gifts in service to Jesus Christ, calling us to be the body of Christ in the world. The recentlypublished book, Already Missional: Congregations as Community Partners, by Bradley T. Morrison, builds on the theme of stewardship as holistic and missional and points out that there are many “already missional” actions that people in congregations are engaged in within and beyond their church’s walls. With an “already missional” perspective in place, a congregation, rather than putting its energy into new, resource-intensive projects that emerge as the final out-
come of a complex strategic planning process, focuses instead on the missional activities that are currently happening through individual parishioners and their community partnerships. These “already missional” activities could include, for example, involvement with the local food bank or women’s shelter. The intent of the book is to help congregations to improve their missional readiness. Every chapter introduces an indicator of missional readiness by posing a question to spark conversation, goal setting, and action focusing on the five areas of readiness: opportunity, vision, structure, culture and assets. These five areas include nine
readiness questions: alreadymission, strategy, focus, ministries, support, people, partnerships, property and finances. Each chapter’s readiness question includes a follow-up goal setting question. The readiness questions are designed to prompt conversation, and the goal setting questions are designed to prompt action. Throughout the book, desired outcomes, vital behaviours, change strategies and related resources are discussed. Congregations are encouraged to engage and steward the “already-mission treasures of giftedness, passion, purpose and action that are a part of people’s everyday lives in their communities.” Bradley defines missional as “being God’s good news in the community and the world and emphasizes that healthy congregations do more than talk about God’s good news. They are the good news by meeting actual needs in their community. This missional orientation is the direction healthy congregations are taking now.
Over $3000 Raised for Teen Mental Health... - Continued from page 1
Ingredients: • 30 Generous & Hard Working Volunteers • 2 Groups of Talented Musicians • Excellent Food & Beverages • Support from 100 Guests and Anonymous Patrons • Abundant Grace from God Method of Preparation: 1. Have a vision, set a goal, design an event, and create an enticing name for it – Music & Apps. 2. Enlist the services of volunteers, provide clear instructions, have fun, and thank them with loads of praise. 3. Entertain guests both from within the parish and the broader community, with diverse musical offerings from excellent local musicians: Capital City Chorus; and Hibernia Celtic Duo (Susan Toman, harp; Ellen MacIsaac, vocals; with guest Ross Davison, pipes). 4. Decorate the church hall festively, making it come alive with colour and welcome so the guests socialize, mingle and eat at beautifully-decorated tables, with real china and silver goblets. 5. Serve excellent appetizers, desserts, wine, punch, tea and coffee. 6. Sprinkle the entire event liberally with God’s Grace. Yield: Donate the evening’s net proceeds to a reputable, well-run organization doing extremely important work -- the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre’s Youth and Teen Mental Health Initiative.
COMMUNICATIONS By Martha Holmen, Digital Communications Coordinator, Anglican Diocese of Toronto With Advent underway, Christians and Anglicans around the world are turning to social media to share their common experience of waiting and preparing for the birth of Jesus. The Anglican Communion, partnering with the Society of St. John the Evangelist, is once again inviting Anglicans to join its global online Advent calendar. Everyone who signs up will receive a daily prayer and photo based on a different word each day. They’ll also be invited to respond on social media with their own prayers and photos using the hashtag #AdventWord and the word of the day (for example, #Shine, #Hope or #Awaken). Those contributions appear with others from around the world in the Advent calendar at www.adventword.org.
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a c o. o r g / a d ve n t w o r d . Participants can choose to receive emails in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil or American Sign Language. Those looking to explore the meaning and mystery of Advent through social media can also join the Occupy Advent movement. Entering its sixth year, it describes its purpose as “reclaiming the holy season of waiting and watching for the Lord.” Using the hashtag #OccupyAdvent, social media users share their thoughts and reflections as they try to resist commercialism and focus instead on Advent as a time to slow down and simplify their lives. To join the conversation, visit Occupy Advent at
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Highlights from the 135th Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Ottawa “Walking In Your Way
Bishop’s Charge The Rt. Rev John Chapman opened Synod with recognizing “as we gather this night on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishnabe Nation”. He referenced the first sermon ever preached to the church, by Peter, calling all the baptized to the cross. The ministry of the cross is a ministry of repentance, reconciliation, and mission. Concluding, he requested that everyone go back to their churches/parishes and invite every person to invite one person/family to come to church, not to increase numbers, offerings, or volunteer based BUT to come and hear the story of Jesus. At the Synod Eucharist, Bishop John asked Dean Shane Parker to install the Rev. Mary Ellen Berry was installed as the Canon of St. Luke at Christ Church Cathedral. The Ven. Pat Johnston and The Ven. Ross Hammond were collated as Archdeacon of Arnprior & Lanark, and of Carleton, respectively. Embracing God’s Future – Priority 1 Working Group Various members of the Priority 1 Working Group presented that they have been busy listening, monitoring, and processing ideas and stories at deanery collaborations; discussing potential models of team ministry, and change is happening. We need to focus on what mission we are called to and then look at our buildings. Data over last 10 years shows that attendance and identifiable givers are down, but they are giving more. Deanery of West Quebec: exciting Kingdom building work. God wants us to be renewing his church Spirit. Each of our deaneries are working in different ways; there is no “cookie cutter” approach. Reminder that people are the important issues, not the buildings. Basic trust between all the layers (laity, clergy, synod office) needs to be developed. Parish Ministry Committee Congregational Resource Day will be held on May 6 of next year, with a new location of St. Helen’s, Orleans; and will feature the theme “Worship That Works.” The Parish Ministry Institute is being developed for congregational development; we must plan change and not just adapt to change. (cdcollege.org).
Carleton Deanery Panel Carleton Deanery is both rural and suburban; parishes and deanery council presented their gifts of ministry: Messy Church, Seniors Afternoon Out Program, Ecumenical Vacation Bible School, 150th Anniversary “We are Pilgrims on a Journey”, Food Truck Rally, Bud Club, Open Table, Science Club, Morning Glory Community Cafe, Youth Ministry. Homelessness and Affordable Housing Goal of 125 housing units by 2021 is well on it’s way. We are the first faith based organization to speak at the National Conference (held in 2016). Community Ministries “There but for the Grace of God go I”. Grace is a two-way street. By the Grace of God goes - deep listening, pastoral ministries, hot cup of coffee, shelter, respect the dignity of all human beings. (Video “Beyond the Shadows”: https://youtu.be/AAJw7JXK394) Refugee Ministry Working Group It’s been an incredible year. Sponsorships are up; but since 2015 there are twice as many refugees and 373 more children have drown. Memorial: “Greater love hath no more than this, that a man lay down his life for
his friends”, long-time volunteer with refugees, Ken Bowler tragically died while helping move a refugee family. We give thanks for his sacrificial ministry.
Diocesan Council – Rev. Doug Richards, Alan Preston, Ashley Russell, Pat Leach. Thanks for the hard work of departing members of Council – Audrey Lawrence and Ron Chaplin.
Property and Finance Introduction of new Director of Finical Ministry: Sanjay Grover presented an overview of synod finances for 2015. Of note: net equity up by 4.3 million from 2014, showing a surplus of $1.2 million due to the sale of All Saint Sandy Hill as budget did not account for sales of property; slight deficit of $100,000 if sale of building removed. Peter Martin, Chair of Property & Finance Committee spoke of repurposing properties; if not, we should not sell until future relatively clear. We have 2 properties rented, 1 sold, 1 for sale, 1 closed and looking at repurposing. 2017 Fair Share is based on current system; which will be retained after being studied/analyzed throughout 2016.
Diocesan Budget Budget was created incorporating the responses from Embracing God’s Future. • 2016 was a 1 year budget, we are now back to our regular 3-year budget cycle • At the request of Bishop John, Parish Fair Share has been reduced by $200,000; some parishes will see a reduction in their Fair Share but not all, as per the 2015 census. • Areas to be reviewed/revamped over the next 3-year period as ways to trim operations budget: parish support grants, the writing off of parish debt, costs of the annual synod, requirements of synod staff, current policy of sending 4 people - twice a year to Trinity College Corporation, support of Crosstalk. • Anyone interested in creating a piechart of their parishes Fair Share are encouraged to contact Rev. Monique Stone, Parish of Huntley. • We now have 67 parishes in the Diocese.
Acclaimed Nominees For Trinity College Corporation – Rev. Canon David Clunie, Rev. Canon Roger Young, David Jeanes, Jane Waterston. For the Advisory Panel on Termination of Clerical Appointments – Rev. Canon Catherine Ascah, Rev. Jim Roberts, John McBride. For
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NEWS
Highlights from the 135th Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Ottawa Towards Justice and Wholeness”
Interfaith Greeting Imam Samy Metwally, Ottawa Muslim Association: “Peace be with you, bless our unity, diversity, common morals, and values”. He reminded us of the saying “You cannot gain righteousness unless you spend what is most valuable to your heart”.
The Rev. Norman Wesley Guest speaker Rev. Norman Wesley, Incumbent of St. Thomas, Moose Factory; Diocese of Moosonee. Walking in justice and wholeness: remember to seek first to understand and then to be understood. After sharing his history and the impact of the Residential Schools; Rev. Norm asks: “Walk with us. Journey with us”. Remember who you are; not what you do but how you do it.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem Catherine Chapman announced that the the thirty diocesan delegates for the Women’s Conference in Jerusalem are looking forward to their upcoming departure date; November 6. Rev. John Bridges points out that in Israel Christians are 1.5% of population. Of that 1.5%, Anglicans make up 2.8%. Good work happening: Upcoming Women’s Conference, Joint work on Autism Program between CHEO and the Princess Basma Hospital. Cathedral Hill Foundation Phase 1 is complete and generating income. Phase 2 is progressing; should realize $1million in revenue over 3-year period and long-term revenue. Giving Hope New Annual Giving Appeal, for indi-
viduals with no commitments required from parishes. Will allow us to showcase our story as a Missional Church. PWRDF & Justice Camp The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund saw a shift this year from directed donations towards overseas projects towards relief in our own country for those effected by the Fort MacMurray fires. The first International Justice Camp at Cuba hosted 25 Canadians/25 Cubans; to educate on intercultural and intergenerational relationships. All My Relations Continuing to work towards building relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples; remembering our history and walking together in reconciliation).
Government Relations Compassion, justice, and reason continues to guide our priorities, focussing on a range of key social justice issues; including alleviating poverty, ending homelessness and ensuring affordable housing, developing a new relationship with indigenous people, welcoming refugees, and working towards peace in the Middle East. Our Diocese has led the way on submissions to the federal government in their consultations on refugees, a national housing strategy, and on the political activities of charitable organizations, while supporting PWRDF’s submission on international assistance.
one of the largest Anglican delegations ever of 44 youth (out of 250 Anglicans from across Canada). Youth Internship Program continues to grow. Initially funded through GIFt, it supports the diocese. If you have any questions: contact Donna Rourke (donna-rourke@ottawa.anglican.ca)
CLAY & YIP Canadian Lutheran/Anglican Youth was held in PEI, August 17-21. Ottawa sent it’s largest delegation ever, and
please visit: eepurl.com/cl4hJX or www.ottawa.anglican.ca/Synod.html
Prepared By Cindy Hurst-Boyd For a comprehensive look at Synod, (Including Bishop John’s Charge, Rev. Norm Wesley’s presentations, Slide Deck that was presented, social media activity, and more)
LIFELONG FORMATION
Connections Across the Diocese Supporting Youth Mental Health By Leslie Giddings, Diocesan Learning Facilitator Seven individuals from various contexts in the Diocese of Ottawa have helped to shape our emerging Youth Mental Health strategy. My work is to connect the dots, support the plans, and tell the story! Donna Rourke (Director of Youth Ministry at St. James, Manotick) and Rev. Linda Privitera (Associate Priest and Youth Leaders at All Saints, Westboro) identified that Child and Youth Ministry leaders and families are increasingly aware of mental health concerns but not sure what services to
access and what to do when service isn’t timely. Sharon York (Executive Director of the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre) provided concrete suggestions for supporting Child and Youth Ministry leaders and families and an offer of her time to deal with tangible concerns that leaders face. Rev. Laurette Glasgow shared her experience in government relations and her volunteer work at the Royal Ottawa to help us establish connections beyond the Diocese. Sue Garvey (Executive Director of Cornerstone) identified the link between mental
health and youth homelessness. She offered to work with the Affordable Housing Task Force provide youth with an opportunity address homelessness. Marcie Taylor (All Saints, Westboro) co-hosted a fundraiser for the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre’s Counselling Support Fund (specifically for youth). Through this amazing network of people over $3000 has been raised to support youth mental health services with OPC. Additionally, Child and Youth ministry leaders have accessed a CHEO resource and had the opportunity to meet with
Sharon York to ask questions and receive support. What is next? Here are the upcoming pieces of our Youth Mental Health strategy. • The Royal Ottawa Hospital “Is it Just Me?” workshop will be hosted by St. James, Carleton Place on January 30th (a pd day) from 11 to 2 pm. This is an event for youth and accompanying leaders. • We will continue to distribute a great resource from CHEO called “Mental Health and Illness Overview”. • As announced at Synod, Sue Garvey and the Afford-
able Housing Task Force will partner with the Diocesan Youth Conference to host an opportunity to learn about youth mental health and homelessness and to give back through community service. February 4th youth and accompanying adults will gather to learn and to serve. More information can be found in the Child and Youth Resource and Event listing which is accessible by subscribing to the Diocesan mailing or contacting leslie-giddings@ottawa.anglican.ca
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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
Christmas Support
By Jennifer Hache, Development Officer; Community Ministries of Ottawa Advent is a time for preparation for the birth of Christ. As we prepare for Christmas this year, I encourage you to look around our community to seek out how to bring joy and hope to those who so desperately need it in their lives. The Community Ministries of Ottawa strive to be that hope for those who walk in the door seeking support, counselling, a warm meal, and a safe place to be. Once again this year, the Community Ministries will be hosting a Christmas Dinner at each of our 4 Minis-
tries. Cornerstone Housing for Women, Centre 454, St. Luke’s Table and The Well/ La Source. I am reaching out to you, as part of your own preparations for Christmas, to consider donating a gift or making a financial or in-kind contribution towards the dinners and the needs of these vital Ministries.
Gifts can be dropped off at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, December 04 between 1-3pm; at at any of the Community Ministries: The Well; 154 Somerset St. Luke’s Table; 760 Somerset Cornerstone; 314 Booth St Centre 454; 454 King Edward Ave Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre; Bronson Ave or at the Synod Office; 71 Bronson Ave. If you take on this project as a parish and need to arrange for a collection of the gifts, please contact Jennifer at 613-232-7124 x228
Upheld by a Community of Compassion By Sharon York, MA, RP, Executive Director of the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre As I move into my sixties, I am pleased to say that people still constantly delight me and more often than not offer me a number of different ways of looking at life. On Saturday October 22, I was delighted, encouraged and upheld by the people who gather at All Saints’ Anglican Church. This community of people had decided that they would hold a Gala Fundraiser entitled Music and Apps and that the resources gathered from this fundraiser would be donated to the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre’s Counselling Support Fund. Six weeks earlier, I had received a phone call from Marcie Taylor letting me know that the people of All Saints’ were concerned about the availability of professional counselling services for children, youth and families in crisis – individuals often with limited personal funds to benefit from professional counselling. Marcie had heard that Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre’s Counselling Support Fund is set up to help support people who have limited financial resources. She was hoping that that by raising additional funds the OPC would be able to quickly and compassionately respond to these people.
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Larry Chop
Members of Capital City Chorus stand behind Sharon York as she speaks about the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre during the Gala Fundraiser on October 22. What Marcie didn’t know is that, as I move into the fall and towards Christmas, I start to become more concerned with stretching our resources to help people in our community that need counselling services. This is the time of year when more families experience personal crisis and issues related to depression, addiction and loss seem to rise to the surface. Music and Apps couldn’t have come at a better time and I am grateful. So, on Saturday October 22, I attended a wonderful evening of music and fellowship. I listened to the delightful voices of Capital City Chorus and the uplifting sounds of Hibernia. I met with old friends, as a
number of the people helping with this evening were parishioners who had joined All Saints’ from St. Matthias, and I made new friends. I had an opportunity to speak to many about the work of the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre and, at the close of the evening, I knew what it felt like to be cared for by a community of compassionate and dedicated people. Thank you, All Saints, for your tremendous effort of love If you would like to make a donation to the Counselling Support Fund please contact us at opc@ottawa-anglican.ca or call at 613 235-2516 x224
NEWS
Walk-a-thon Success
By Elizabeth Kent In spite of rain, our Walkers enjoyed a two hour ‘time window’, without a drop! It was a colourful autumn afternoon on a scenic route, through Confederation Park, north along the canal, west past Parliament Hill and following the Ottawa River Pathway to the lift locks, then returning south along the canal to City Hall. As most of you know, Centretown Churches Social Action Committee (CCSAC)’s 23 ecumenical member Churches’ top priority is our collective support for the Centretown Emergency Food Centre, whose financial struggles this past year inspired a Walk-a-thon for Sunday afternoon October 16, 2016. Our vision was to reach beyond our doors to engage our Centretown Community, creating awareness and support for the CEFC’s service and work. Our goal was $15,000, a steep target for
this first time initiative. We embraced this ‘financial’ vision recognizing, that whatever we received would be our Christian potential at this time. We raised $12,964.00. We are Centretown Churches Social Action Committee, who with a step of faith and the Scripture reference, “God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in Glory, because of what Christ Jesus has done for us” (Philippeans 4:19), moved forward organizing this Walk-a-thon. A very warm “Thank you” to all our participants, sponsors and Guests, who shared our vision and joined us in the Walk! It is estimated that 135 Walkers enjoyed our Guest Speakers: City Councillor Catherine McKenney, CEFC Director, Kerry Kaiser and musicians, an acappella choir – the Glebelles, kilted Bagpiper Ross Davison and singer-guitarist Mark Harrison.
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DIOCESAN ARCHIVES
Clarendon Deanery Of Floors and Snow not Falling. By Glenn J Lockwood Sometimes Archivists get surprised. Really surprised. A year ago, during Advent, the Archivist spied a large print of the photograph reproduced above, elegantly framed, hanging in the office of the Venerable Dr. Peter John Hobbs. The Archivist looked at it carefully, then straightened up (as archivists sometimes do) and asked in which part of Canada one might expect to find this very attractive building. The answer that came back was probably not deafening, but it might as well have been, given the question it ended with: “It’s in our Diocese. It’s Holy Trinity Church, Lascelles. Don’t you recognize it.” The Archivist was taken aback by this new vision of a church he thought he knew. And then he saw something else that made him straighten up even more. That some-
thing was written in gold ink in the lower right hand corner. It was the signature of Malak Karsh. Most Canadians have heard of Yousuf Karsh, who photographed people of influence at his Château Laurier studio from 1932 on, and who even gained an international reputation after capturing the likeness of a defiant-looking visiting British prime minister, Winston Churchill, in 1941. Yousuf ’s brother, Malak Karsh, also was a photographer, and he became identified with the icons and landscape of the
National Capital Region, perhaps most notably the annual tulip festival. We don’t know when Malak Karsh took this photograph of Holy Trinity, Lascelles, but he may have done so in the 1990s. Certainly, it was taken before 2001, for on the back of the frame we read the inscription, “Dec. 1 1995-Sept. 2 2001, To Peter John & Diane from your friends, Holy Trinity, Lascelles, Que., Church of the Good Shepherd, Wakefield, Que.” What this photograph reveals is Malak Karsh’s me-
ticulous planning in setting up a photo shoot. Clearly, he knew the building and setting in question, and he went out early in the morning after a heavy snowfall before the local roadway into the church could be plowed and before the mid-morning sun would cause clods of snow to fall out of the trees. The result was this wonderful image of this circa 1906-1910 house of worship caught in a pristine winter landscape. At the time Hobbs was tending this church in 1996, it needed restoration and repair. The Quebec religious heritage foundation promised large sums of money for such restoration, if the parish obtained a structural engineer’s report. No problem. They got one. As Hobbs recalled, “In the midst of a 25-page document on the structural integrity of Holy Trinity, Lascelles, one line in particular grabbed my attention (and I will never forget it): “failure of floor joists
under significant live load is imminent.” In other words, the floor was about to fall in.” Effective immediately, Holy Trinity was closed, at least temporarily. “There was no Christmas Eve service that year - a service that usually attracted more than 100 people - a rather significant live load.” At the annual vestry, ten people sitting around the table came up with $6500 (representing 15 percent of the cost of restoration) in order that restoration could proceed. ___________ If you would like to help the Archives preserve the records of the Diocese, why not become a Friend of the Archives? Your $20 annual membership brings you three issues of the Newsletter, and you will receive a tax receipt for further donations above that amount. Diocesan Archives 51 L6 3
REFLECTIONS
The Question of Christmas By PJ Hobbs It is with some timidity that I approach the subject of Christmas, a phenomenon the essence of which belies any exhaustive description. The purists of our own tradition might now exclaim, “Christmas! It is barely Advent”. I was once in that camp, though I have mellowed. I can now bear Carols and a touch of cheer before Christmas Eve, but I do love to keep an anticipatory Advent. We have lots of feelings around Christmas, how and when it should be observed. Truth is Christmas is not the sole purview of the organized church. For us Christians and for those millions who join us, Christmas is an annual feast, a festival, a celebration, with reach far beyond the church door. There are other feasts of course, religious and secular; Easter quickly comes to mind, which in light of the Resurrection is of the deepest import. Yet Christmas has a grip on us like no
other. Through the centuries it has been explored and depicted by countless artists, preachers, academics, social commentators, bards, and pop icons. It envelops far more than a faithful few, being deeply embedded in our culture. We certainly acknowledge a deserved cynicism about its commercialization and the appropriation of the Gospel message by a spurious, hopeless sentimentality. Yet, the Christmas rush helps to fuel our economy, allowing many people to get jobs, entering the work force for the first time or after a leave, especially young people and new Canadians. It is a time when we become acutely aware of the needs of others and exercise great generosity, which guides and resources ministry and mission throughout the year. Christmas has the power to challenge our ways, choosing hope and changing lives. Christmas even has the freedom to still battles. Christmas comes into our homes, the sanctuary of our
intimacies. Whether engulfed in preparation, poised for fun, or ready to rest, each household manifests a unique way to celebrate through the generations. It can be in one moment, one year, a source of fulfillment or the reminder of what is absent giving rise to an aching yearning. Alas, Christmas is a pulse of our consciousness and we discover that fulfillment and yearning abide together, a now but not yet. There are of course the theological questions that swirl around Christmas. We tend now, though not all of us, to set aside matters of historicity given the impossibility of scientific methods to satisfy our curiosity. Fortunately, from our post-modern perch we embrace the way of story, myth and tradition to discover the insurmountable joy of Christmas. We can let the mystery be, whether in the realm of metaphysics or the phenomena of lived experience. Still, the idyllic images that we have privileged from the
biblical narrative can cloud the very question of Jesus of Nazareth. We hold that in Jesus God has come into the world fully embodied as one of us, signaling that the divine is as much in the horizon beyond our grasp as in the tenderness of a caress. So, we celebrate this Christ Mass, this Eucharist. Once all is set aside - the lived experience, metaphysics, cultural embeddedness, cynicism, household observances, fulfillment and yearning – the person of Jesus and the question, wonder of his existence is at the core of Christmas. The birth of this question, wonder into our world is enough such that Christmas is not going anywhere. It is a given. A gift.
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REFLECTIONS
Prayer Matters Developing a Pattern of Prayer By Paul Dumbrille, Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Representative Although we may want to set aside some time to be with God and to pray, at times we may not know how to get started or what to pray for. This is particularly the case if we have had a busy day, or are facing a stressful time. It is important to broaden our prayers beyond our immediate worries, and to avoid having our prayers become narrow or repetitive. A useful way of overcoming these obstacles to prayer is to adopt a “Pattern of Prayer” and use it on a regular basis – a pattern that is easy to remember and to use, and includes several kinds of prayer, Often using an Acronym helps us find our way into prayer and to identify what we are led to include in our prayers. This article contains some suggested ways of developing a prayer rhythm or Pattern of Prayer. There is no one way to pray, or one set of circumstances to pray for. My experience is that we have a tendency to concentrate on asking God for certain things to happen or asking for help, to the exclusion of other kinds of prayer. Asking is not the only type of prayer. There are several kinds of prayer that enrich our relationship with God that are not “asking” prayers. A useful pattern of prayer would be one that intentionally includes spending time expressing several different kinds of
prayer. One of the simplest ways to remember different kinds of prayer is to use a sentence or Acronym, such as “As the Christian I pray”, with the first letter of each word representing a word that describes one type of prayer. • Adoration: Praise for who God is and his love for us. • Thanksgiving: Gratitude for our blessings. • Confession: Admitting our sins and burdens. • Intercession: Praying for others. • Petition: Praying for ourselves. A simpler form of this is ACTS. • Adoration • Confession • Thanksgiving • Supplication
To use these patterns we simply start with the first type of prayer and then to progress through the other types of prayer during the time we have set aside. These patterns are meant to assist us in focussing on God. We don’t have to slavishly follow a pattern each time or spend an equal amount of time on each type of prayer. It is also not necessary to include all types of prayer every time. If it seems right to spend extra time on one kind of prayer, then we should feel free to do so. The use of a pattern allows us to overcome any obstacles that might be present in getting started and to discover what we should share with God at any given time. The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, in cooperation with the Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE), has initiated “Prayers of the People” -- a way for people to submit prayers via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram that can be read by others, and to read prayers that have been sent in by others. By logging on to anglicanprayer.org, or Facebook, or receiving a daily email, people can see the prayers that have been submitted. Not only can we get a sense of what is on other people’s hearts, but we can pray the prayers that they see. Some of the prayers submitted could be used by Intercessors in worship services. For these “Prayers of the People” the pattern of prayers is:
ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN
Recycle to Help Others By Leslie Worden, ACW Corresponding Secretary With Winter arriving this month (people eating more soup) and Christmas just around the corner, (people sending out cards and letters to loved ones) I thought it was time to refresh your memories about how we can recycle to help others: Campbell Soup Labels Can be delivered to Kim Sanders, 2736 Consul Ave. Ottawa, K2H-7H7 (613) 596-2867. She is with the Quota Club, which use these to help deaf children’s schools, sports and camps. Pop Can Tabs Can be delivered to Clifford Bowey School, for mentally and physically challenged young people 1300 Kitchener Ave. Ottawa, Ont. K1V-6W2 (during
school hours). If you leave your name and address they will send a thank you note. Or they can be delivered to Epiphany church 1290 Ogilvie Rd, Tel: 613-746-9278 where they are also collected. Used Eye Glasses Can either be taken to an Optician’s Store, including LensCrafters, Pearle Vision. Hakim Optical. Our ACW contact is Ruby Elver 613828-4564. Glasses can be dropped off at St. Stephen’s Church, on Watson Ave, during office hours. Ruby will then deliver them to the local Lions club, where they collect and send these glasses overseas. Used Stamps, still on the envelopes Can be sold to help people with Leprosy Mrs. Doreen Craig, and her team at
St. Mark’s church on Fisher Ave., will pick up the stamps left at St. Mark’s Church Ottawa… 1606 Fisher Avenue, Ottawa..during office hour times. May the abundance of Christmas fill your lives, and you enrich the lives of others.
• Adoration is the lifting up of the heart and mind to God, asking nothing but to enjoy God’s presence. • We Praise God, not to obtain anything, but because God’s Being draws praise from us. • Thanksgiving is offered to God for all the blessings of this life, for our redemption, and for whatever draws us closer to God. • In Penitence we confess our sins and make restitution where possible, with the intention to amend our lives. • Oblation is an offering of ourselves, our lives, and labours, in union with Christ, for the purposes of God. • Intercession brings before God the needs of others. • In Petition we present our own needs, that God’s will may be done. God touches us during the times we set apart. We need not attempt to hide our weaknesses and failures from God. Our continually accelerating culture makes it difficult to grasp that it takes a lifetime to grow in prayer; learning what it means to love God, others and ourselves will take more than the rest of our life. Becoming aware of the continual presence of the One who loves us, and discovering how to give and receive are keys to finding God in all things. Prayer is a journey of discovery, and we are pilgrims. The journey is more important than arriving at the destination.
CALENDAR The calendars arrived Friday morning at Synod as we were promised. They were already packaged ready to give out. Many thanks to the synod members and priests who undertook the delivery to the parishes. I know some were on sale on Sunday. Pick up was amazingly fast and efficient. Thanks also to St Mark’s Mothers’ Union members and 2 husbands, who worked all day at synod, and to Stephanie Boyd, for being the connection at Synod. Thank you to those who had a cheque prepared ahead. This is a new joint Anglican/ Lutheran venture, and as such I would like your feed back, which I will send in the new year to the group in Toronto. Cynthia Greer 1628 Senio Ave. Ottawa, K2C 1T8 613 723-2680 greercynthia69@yahoo.com
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BAZAARS & HOLIDAY FAIRS
November 25
St. Paul’s, Kanata (20 Young Rd) 4pm-7pm Evening bazaar with Cilli Supper. Feat. toys, books, kids room, Christmas decorations, quilts, knitting, jewellery, crafts, jams & jellies, and baking. Info: 613-836-1001 stpaulshk.org
November 26
Holy Trinity, Metcalfe (8140 Victoria St) 11am-2pm Feat. frozen chicken pot pies, crafts, bake table and Christmas puddings. Lunch, chicken pot pie: $10 Info: 613-233-1556 parishofmgv.org Holy Trinity, North Gower (2372 Church St) 12 noon Feat. a variety of homemade soups, served with fresh rolls, coffee, tea, juice or water, and an assortment of homemade desserts. Also available are Christmas gifts, crafts handmade by Holy Trinity parishioners, and take home treats from the bake sale. Donate or take home new/ gently used toys. Info: 613-489-2207 holytrinitynorthgower.ca Christ Church Cathedral (414 Sparks St) 12 noon-4pm Holly Tea and Bazaar Feat. upscale items, attic treasures, fine china, silverware, jewellery, books,
and a wide variety of home baking, jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, soups, and pies. Tea sittings at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Entertainment by members of the Cathedral Choirs. Tickets for the tea: $10 Info: 613-236-9149 http://www.ottawa.anglican. ca/cathedral
St. Barnabas (70 James St) 10am-2pm Feat. attic treasures, deli treats, preserves, Christmas baking, jewellery, raffle table, books, DVDs and CDs. Snowflake Cafe with homemade lunch. Info: 613-232-6992 stbarnabasottawa.com St. John the Baptist (67 Fowler St) 1pm-3pm Annual Christmas Bazaar and Tea. Feat. a bake table, a crafts table, gently-used books, CD’s (both new and used), attic treasures, a nickel table, as well as a tea. Guests can also purchase their Anglican calendar for 2017. Info: 613-838-3514 saintjohnsrichmond.ca St. Martin’s (2120 Prince Charles Rd) 10am-2pm Bake Shop, Bistro & Bubbles Bonanza Feat. Yuletide baking and unique gifts at pocket-book friendly prices. Lunch available. Info: 613-722-6077 stmartinsottawa.ca St. Paul’s, Kanata (20 Young Rd) 10am-2pm Feat. toys, books, kids room, Christmas decorations, quilts, knitting, jewellery,
crafts, jams & jellies, and baking. Luncheon available. Info: 613-836-1001 stpaulshk.org
December 03
Bearbrook Centennial Centre (8720 Russell Rd) 12 noon Feat. baking, crafts, and a silent auction. Hot Lunch: $10 Adults $5 Children 6-12 Info: 613-841-6118 bvnanglican.ca Epiphany, Gloucester (1290 Ogilvie Rd) 9am - noon Feat. Good Food Market of fresh fruit and vegetables at not-for-profit prices; Christmas bake sale, local artisans, and children’s activities.
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Christmas Café with complimentary coffee/tea and muffins, and entertainment by our Christmas Carollers. Info: 613-746-9278 epiphanyanglican.ca Parish of Eastern Outaouais (111 Braodway St E, Gatineau) 11am Feat. fresh homemade sandwiches, an array of desserts, tea/coffee; all arranged for you for $7. There will be baked goods, used goods and Christmas decorations. Info: http://bit.ly/2dtgKwJ St. James, Manotick (1138 Bridge St) 10am-3pm 1138 Bridge St Christmas Market Feat. traditional homemade Christmas Puddings, homebaked treats and sweets for Christmas entertaining, frozen dinner items, hors d’oeuvres for easy entertaining, unique handmade gifts for that special person, and Santa.
Homemade tourtière lunch with complimentary dessert. Children can do their own shopping in the ‘Tiny Town’ Christmas boutique, where all gifts will be wrapped, tagged, and ready to be put under the Christmas tree. Info: 613-692-2082 stjames-manotick.org
December 17
St. Columba (24 Sandridge Rd) 10am Holly Sale Feat. fresh holly, baked goods, jams & jellies. Complimentary refreshments in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Sale. Info: 613-749-5103
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CALENDAR
November 27
Advent Carol Service: At 4pm at St. James the Apostle, Perth (12 Harvey St). 20th Annual Advent Candlelight Procession with Carols: with St. James’ Liturgical Choir. A contemplative service with scripture and beautiful music. Info: 613-267-1163 stjamesperth.ca Advent Carol Service: At 4:30pm at St. Mark’s (1606 Fisher Ave). Watching for the Light: a service of lessons and carols for Advent. Join us for a service of scripture and music to prepare for the coming of our Saviour. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. Info: 613-224-7431 stmarks@stmarksottawa.ca stmarksottawa.ca Advent Carol Service: At 7pm at St. Matthew’s (217 First Ave). Info: stmatthewsottawa.ca Advent Lessons and Carols: At 4:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral (414 Sparks St). Advent Lessons and Carols sung by the Cathedral Choirs. Info: ottawa.anglican.ca/cathedral Ascension Jazz Series: At 7pm at Church of the Ascension (253 Echo Dr). Wedding and Funeral Trio; folk melodies of the Balkans and klezmer/free jazz inform the music of Linsey Wellman, Joe Hincke, and Mike Essoudry. Tickets: $12 Adults $7 Students Info: http://bit.ly/2cSu4ga Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols: At 10am at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St W). Presented by the Choir of St. Luke’s (Robert Jones, organist & choir director). Freewill offering. Info: 613-235-3416 stlukesottawa.ca St. Luke’s Concert Series: At 7:30pm at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St W). When the flute trio Opus 3 (Cathy Baerg, Diana Lam, Loyda Lastra) joins forces with pianist Jon Bondoc, it promises to be a delightful
evening that includes Mozart and Fauré as well as a few surprises that involve hobbits and a little red monkey. Admission by donation. Info: 613-235-3416 music@stlukesottawa.ca stlukesottawa.ca/connect/recitalseries
November 30
Advent Social & Auction: From 1-3pm at the Renaissance Room, Bayview Hill Community Centre, Richmond Hill (114 Spadina Rd). We invite you to an Advent Social and Silent Auction, where you’ll hear about the work that Threshold Ministries has been doing across Canada. Info: 506-642-2210 office@thresholdministries.ca thresholdministries.ca
December 01
Contemplative Prayer: From 12:05-12:30 in the Chancel at Christ Church Catherdral (414 Sparks St). Info: 613-236-9149 cathedral@ottawa.anglican.ca ottawa.anglican.ca/cathedral This Event is also occurs December 08, 15, & 22
December 02
Nine Lessons and Carols: At 7:30pm at St. James the Apostle, Perth (12 Harvey St). Feat. Combined Choirs of St. James and St. Paul’s United Church in Perth, singing a wide range of modern and traditional carols, and a chance to join in singing your favourite Christmas hymns. Info: 613-278-0220 stjamesperth.ca
December 03
Christmas Concert: At 7:30pm at Woodroffe United Church (207 Woodfroffe Ave). The choir of St. John the Evangelist will join with the choir of Woodroffe United Church and the Strings of St. John’s to present a concert of Advent and Christmas music and sing-along carols. Tickets: $20 Info: 613-232-4500 stringofstjohns.ca Noel Nouvelet: At 7:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral (414 Sparks St). A seasonal concert feat. mezzo-soprano
Julie Nesrallah, harpist Caroline Leonardelli, the Cathedral Choir of Men & Boys, and organist Matthew Larkin. Presented in conjuntion with Cathedral Arts. Tickets: $24 Adults $10 Students Info: 613-236-9149 x15
December 04
Archville Chamber Series: At 7pm at Ascension (253 Echo Dr). Harmonic Generation; A cappella choral music with a seasonal touch. Last year’s show was a sellout. Festive reception included. Tickets: $18 Adults $7 Students $5 Children Info: churchoftheascension.ca Advent Lessons and Carols: At 4:30pm at St. Martin’s (2120 Prince Charles Rd). A long standing community even with choristers from many other choirs. Music by Handel, Wood, Rutter, and others. In the darkest time of year, come and hear the spoken and sung word which promises the Light of the world. O Come Let Us Adore Him: At 7pm at St. Albans (454 King Edward). A Christmas Carol Service feat. classic carols and contemporary favourites; freewill offering benefits The Ottawa Mission and Centre 454. The “O” Antiphones: At 4:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral (414 Spark St). Sung by the Men of the Cathedral Choir. Info: 613-236-9149 cathedral@ottawa.anglican.ca ottawa.anglican.ca/cathedral
December 09
Stairwell Carollers Concert: At 7:30pm at St. Mark’s (1606 Fisher Ave). The Stairwell Carollers present ‘Adeste Fidelis’, and evening of a cappella carols for Christmas. Tickets: $15 Info: 613-224-7431 stmarks@stmarksottawa.ca stmarksottawa.ca
December 11
Advent Concert: At 2pm at St. Clare’s, Winchester (2530 Falcone Lane). Gospel singing group “Gospel Matters” will be presenting an enjoyable musical afternoon. Refreshment to follow.
Info: 613-744-2236 stclaresanglican.ca Christmas Concert: At 2pm at St. John the Evangelist (154 Somerset St W). The choir of St. John the Evangelist will join with the choir of Woodroffe United Church and the Strings of St. John’s to present a concert of Advent and Christmas music and sing-along carols. Tickets: $20 Info: 613-232-4500 stringofstjohns.ca
First Ave). Lessons and Carols in anticipation of Christmas with all Choirs. Info: 613-234-4024
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Wassails: At Christ Church Cathedral (414 Sparks St). Dinner presented by the Cathedral Men’s Group following the Nine Lessons & Carols service. Tickets: mark.nicolle@bell.net oac.armstrong@gmail.com
St. Luke’s Concert Series: At 7:30pm at St. Luke’s (760 Somerset St W). Celtic Choir (Ellen MacIsaac, sonductor). Songs to Light the Darkness: Celtic songs of winter and Christmas from Canada and around the world. Info: 613-235-3416 music@stlukesottawa.ca stlukesottawa.ca/connect/recitalseries
December 15
Community Carol Sing & Concert: At 7pm at St. Aidan’s (934 Hamlet Rd). With the Vyhovskyi Strings, Tea Mamaladze and special guests. Freewill offerings benefit the Heron Emergency Food Centre and Church ministries. Info: 613-733-0102 staidans-ottawa.org
December 18
Lessons and Carols: At 7pm at St. Matthew’s (217
Cathedral Services December 24
Sung Eucharist for All Ages: At 4pm. With the Christmas Pageant. Choral Eucharist: At 8pm. With the proclamation of the Christmas Gospel. Festive Choral Eucharist: At 11pm. Info: 613-236-9149 cathedral@ottawa.anglican.ca ottawa.anglican.ca/cathedral
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