On Thursday evening, October 20th, the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa began a weekend of meetings and conversation with a Choral Eucharist with Blessing of Oils, Installation of Archdeacons and Canons. At this service, the Bishop offered his annual charge to the leaders and peoples of the diocese.

Click here to watch the full service.

Please join us for coffee hour following the 10:30 am service. Come and enjoy gathering!

As the Writer's Festival is in situ this week, there will be books to view. The bookseller will be along at 12.30 pm if you wish to make a purchase or you can always check out the titles on Sunday and pick them up another day at Perfect Books on Elgin Street.

Join us in-person on Sunday afternoon for our second BCP Evensong - a lovely way to round out your Sunday!

The Anglican Church of Canada and the Diocese of Ottawa have officially declared homelessness and affordable housing to be a priority for our church. In January of this year, Ottawa City Council unanimously declared an emergency on housing and homelessness. Yet despite the attention given to this issue, homelessness and the lack of affordable housing continue at unprecedented levels. Please click below to find some helpful questions for the candidates about their stand on this important issue.

This particular KBE has been developed for youth and young adults. All participants are asked to register by emailing donna-rourke@ottawa.anglican.ca by November 3rd, 2022. Participants should be 14-25 years of age. Participants under 18 will need a signed consent from their parent or guardian, and consent will be sent after registration. Snacks, drinks and lunch will be provided. We are thankful to the ‘Say Yes to Kids’ campaign of the Anglican Foundation of Canada for their generous funding of this event.

Locally grown wreaths are available again this year in support of the Cathedral Choirs. Order yours directly by email (cathedralchoirsottawa@gmail.com). Pick up arrangements may be confirmed with placement of your order.

Join Canon Doug on the second Wednesday of the month, beginning on November 9th, at Occo Kitchen (the corner of Bay and Albert) to explore the questions of Faith, Life, and how we encounter God in our daily lives.

To help the restaurant plan for our event please let Canon Doug know that you will be attending (doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca).

Join us at 12.05 pm for a lovely, quiet Eucharist. The service for the first Wednesday of the month will be from the BAS (p 230) with language of the BCP. The other weeks a liturgy from Iona will be used.

The service will be held in the Chancel. Please use the ramp on the east side of the Cathedral to access seating in the Chancel.

Looking for parking near our Cathedral? Click on the following link to find a map and list of "Free on Sundays" parking spots, most of them within easy walking distance appreciating the situation can change without notice due to special events and/or construction. Please direct questions or comments to info@ottawacathedral.ca.

Readings for Next Sunday

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost - October 30th, 2022
Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 119:137-144; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10

Questions?

For more information on anything in this newsletter or if you are in need of pastoral care or other assistance,
please contact us by calling (613) 236.9149 or emailing info@ottawacathedral.ca.