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Cathedral NewsletterSunday, April 21st, 2024 This week we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter with Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8:30 am, and Choral Eucharist (BAS) at 10:30 am. Our preacher will be The Very Reverend John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry Cathedral. CLICK HERE to open the 8:30 Order of Service. If you would like to save a few trees when attending services at the Cathedral, QR codes are available at both entrances so that you may follow the order of service on your phone or tablet. |
Did you know?North American Deans at the Cathedral this weekend Christ Church Cathedral is pleased to be hosting the 2024 North American Cathedral Deans Conference this weekend! Bishop Shane Parker, Albert Dumont, Algonquin Teacher in Residence, Canon PJ Hobbs, and Julia Thompson of our cathedral each presented to about 60 invited guests. On Sunday the 21st, the deans and their spouses/partners will be joining us for the 10.30 am service - please come and welcome them! Although the conference is open only to the attendees, you can read more about it at: https://bit.ly/3VJWGN4 |
Young Organist Pilot Projectan exerpt from Organ Canada The Cathedral's "Young Organist" project is featured in the latest issue of "Organ Canada", the national journal of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. This project provides funding for introductory organ lessons to young pianists; another piece of our music ministry's outreach and nurturing of interest in the sacred arts. If you know of a young person who would be interested in applying for an award speak to James Calkin.
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Community of the Cross of Nails, ICONSApril Newsletter is now available! Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa is a partner of the Community of the Cross of Nails (CCN). You can see our Cross of Nails on the pillar in the Chapel of Reconciliation. CCN is a worldwide network of some 260 churches, charities, chaplaincies, peace-building and retreat centres, schools and other educational and training organisations, all inspired by the Coventry story of destruction, rebuilding and renewal, and active in reconciliation in our own ways. The three guiding principles are healing the wounds of history, learning to live with difference and celebrate diversity, and building a culture of justice and peace. To learn more, please read the CCN newsletter!
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Confirmation and ReceptionSunday, May 19th 2024 Bishop Shane will be making his annual Episcopal visit to the Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday. If you are interested in being confirmed, or officially received into the Anglican Church, please be in touch with Dean Beth. |
Remembering Loved OnesAltar flower dedications Each week the flowers on the high altar are dedicated in memory of family or friends of cathedral members. The dedication is noted each week in the Order of Service. We do have some openings in the spring schedule. Please be in touch with the cathedral office if you are interested in dedicating flowers for a Sunday in April, May or June. |
Contemplative Prayer ContinuingEvery Thursday at 12:05 pm This lovely, quiet, centring service is now a regular weekly offering. So come to the Chancel for a time of prayer, reflection and silence to meditate, to calm your mind and open your heart to God's presence. |
A Time of PrayerListening for Divine Sparks in our Midst An Action Plan for Contextual Mission and New Worshipping Communities was agreed at Synod in October 2023 to help us be a Spirit-led Church and create new worshipping communities in parishes across our diocese. Monthly resources have been developed to pray, listen, consider and be inspired. These resources invite us to reflect and pray about how being fed by the Spirit can and should guide our actions in the world. You will find prayers of the people (PRAY), a Bible study guide for a selected Scripture passage (LISTEN), information on religiosity in Canada (CONSIDER) and a short video interview with Kitty Galt, whose actions at All Saints’ Sandy Hill were the origins of Cornerstone Housing for Women (INSPIRE).
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To Keep in our Prayers
Christ Church Cathedral Time of Prayer A Prayer for Peace Requests for prayer may be sent to the office at info@ottawacathedral.ca and will be prayed for during the week by our Clergy and Prayer Team. |
Construction on Queen Street
Please note that access to Queen Street between Bay and Bronson is now restricted as part of city works installing new storm and sanitary sewers, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and completing paving, traffic calming, and landscaping over the next several months. We do not have details as to the extent nor timing of the closures so please plan accordingly when travelling to and from the Cathedral. We thank you in advance for your patience as this work is undertaken. |
Free Sunday ParkingAt the Library and Archives and other places 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.
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Children's Worship ActivitiesNew every Sunday Children are welcome to fully participate in worship and the life of the Cathedral! Activity sheets and supplies are available in the bookshelves at the entrance to the Cathedral. Please help yourself to these resources or ask a sidesperson to locate them. There is also a table in the Great Hall to use and the labyrinth to walk. If your child is interested in being a junior server, member of a choir, or a reader, please speak with our clergy. |
More Information
Readings for Next Sunday Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 28th, 2024 Questions? |