The Community of the Cross of Nails (CCN) is a Christian network of over 250 churches, schools, chaplaincies and retreat centres who, drawn together by the story of Coventry Cathedral, share a common commitment to work and pray for peace, justice and reconciliation through: healing the wounds of history; learning to live with difference and celebrate diversity; building a culture of justice and peace. As a network of ordinary people, we work to seek peace and pursue it in our relationships.

Christ Church Cathedral became a partner and was presented with a Cross of Nails in 2017 for our work in reconciliation with indigenous peoples. It may be found on the pillar in the Chapel of Reconciliation.

This Sunday is an opportunity for all worship communities involved with the CCN to pray together as one body in a part of their morning service, and a chance for us all to reconnect our communities with why the CCN matters, why Coventry still inspires, and where our own stories connect. Elements of today’s liturgy are from the service being held in Coventry.

For more information about the Community of the Cross of Nails, please visit: https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/reconciliation/community-of-the-cross-of-nails. And if you are interested in our participation, please speak with the Dean.

The third Sunday in September came too quickly, so our clergy will be present in the Chapel of Reconciliation following the 10.30 am service to offer prayers of healing.

Also, please be in touch at any time with our clergy if you would like to receive the sacrament of reconciliation, have a pastoral visit or desire prayer.

Bloodline is a play by and featuring master storyteller and Indigenous Elder Albert Dumont, co-created by Phil Jenkins. Albert is also our Cathedral's Algonquin Teacher in Residence. We invite you to join this powerful event on Thursday September 28th, beginning at 7pm.

The play takes place at the fictitious Kanata Chapter of the Dominion Club of Canada where, following on from the Truth and Reconciliation Committee recommendations, Anishinaabeg Albert Dumont is invited to give a talk. Weaving autobiography, poetry and photography, Albert creates a powerful story of one indigenous man’s spiritual journey. An unforgettable piece of theatre. Don't miss it!

This year Christ Church Cathedral again rallied a team to support PWRDF in the Wild Ride campaign. Our goal is to meet or exceed $2,500 and we are a little over half way there having raised $1,400. There is still time to make a difference by doing an activity (biking, walking, etc) or by donating financially in support of our Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa Team. Click below to contribute your support. The Wild Ride officially ends on October 9. Donations will be accepted until the end of October.

For more information, contact Paul Kompass, Cathedral Rep for PWRDF (613-228-2195 or 613-277-4122) or contact the Cathedral office.

You are invited to join Canon Doug on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 pm 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).

Livestreaming our worship services depends on a small but dedicated team of volunteers to managed the system from the sacristy. And it is a much appreciated outreach!

Ideally, volunteers are available once a month, on Sunday mornings and/or for special services. If you, or someone you know is interested in this not overly technical way of serving our Cathedral, please speak with the Duty Warden or contact the Cathedral office (613-236-9149; info@ottawacathedral.ca). Please be in touch!

Coffee hour is a great time of connecting and an easy way to meet people. Families and groups are welcome to sign up as a unit, and individuals will be put into groups so that no one is on their own. No experience is necessary and you will be contacted well in advance and given a list of dates from which to choose. If we have a roster of many people, it will be light work to provide this valuable ministry. Please contact Jane Morris (janedougmorris@gmail.com) or sign up on Sunday by adding your name to the list. Thank you!

Just 300 metres away from the Cathedral, both sides of the Library and Archives at 395 Wellington offer lots of free parking on Sundays.

Looking for more 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

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost - October 1, 2023
Readings: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32

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.