Our annual Vestry meeting will be held on Sunday, February 26th beginning at 12:30 pm in the Great Hall. We look forward to seeing you there, in person!

Sundays during Lent at 4:00pm – Holy Table, Holy Song – A gentle celebration of the Holy Eucharist, in the intimacy of the Chancel, with musical reflections by members of the choirs, followed by fellowship of a potluck supper in the Lackey Room.

We live in a world of many voices trying to get our attention.  To focus on one voice can be difficult.  During Lent we are offering an opportunity to listen for the 'still small voice' that we associate with God. Join us in the Chancel for a time of prayer, reflection, silence and meditative organ music, to calm your mind and open your heart to God's presence.

Travel the Lenten journey toward Easter morning with two options for devotions!

The first, Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse, is an adventure with Henri Matisse as he explores faith and wildness throughout his life.

In the second, Understanding the Cross: A Home-Based Holy Week Devotional on Jesus’ “Seven Last Words”, seven ways of looking at the cross using Jesus’ traditional “seven last words" are explored.

Our session will begin at 11:45 am with lunch and a story for Lent, followed by egg dyeing until approximately 1:15 pm. We would love to have you join us! Please email info@ottawacathedral.ca or talk to Natasha on Sunday to reserve your spot.

We strongly recommend that masks are worn after lunch. For those who are more comfortable maintaining masking and distancing, a separate table can be provided during lunch time.

Join Canon Rob Heard in study and reflection on four passages found in the middle section of the book of Isaiah, commonly called the "Book of Consolation." These passages, the Servant Songs, appear in our lectionary over Christmas and also during Holy Week. They were seminal in the development of Christian theology and have provided inspiration for the arts - music, visual representation and poetry.

The study will be held on four Sundays in Lent, beginning on March 12th and ending on April 2nd, with a start time of noon. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to one, several or all sessions! 

Canon Rob will provide more information closer to the beginning of the study, but if you have questions, seek him out after 10.30 am on Sundays.

On February 14th, 2023, the Anglican Day Programs were officially consolidated into one new Anglican Community Ministry named Belong Ottawa.

It seems like a big change, but rest assured, our core beliefs have not changed. Our unwavering commitment to our participants, our supporters like yourself, and our core philosophy, have not changed. The new name and new logo are the result of a collaborative effort with staff and participants. Collectively, we chose a new name and logo showing a bold new look and three coloured arches that exemplify the Day Programs, and capture our mission to be an inclusive, safe, and nurturing community for all. We are proud of this unification because it reflects who we are today and symbolizes our dynamic future.

As we return to more regular activities here at our Cathedral, we would like to confirm the office will be open Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm and Fridays from 9 am to noon. If you require access outside of these hours, please contact the office to confirm details.

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

Second Sunday in Lent - March 4th 2023
Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17

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.